All posts tagged "Boxing"
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NewsMercito Gesta v William Zepeda Next?
Mercito Gesta and William Zepeda could be on a collision course. Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) upset former junior lightweight titlist Jo Jo Diaz (32-4-1, 15 KOs)...
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The One Who Made It: Charlie Sheehy
“Charlie Sheehy is the one who made it,” said 22-year-old Mario Lopez, assistant trainer. Veteran boxing coach Robert Fernandez told me to make sure to include...
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Benavidez vs Plant: The Animus Is Real
The animus in the air for the Benavidez and Vs Plant promotion is real. The former two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez provided a glimpse of...
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Mercito Gesta Beats JoJo Diaz, Via Split Decision
LONG BEACH — Mercito Gesta denied Joseph Diaz Jr. an opportunity to resurrect his career. An entertaining 10-round bout produced wild scorecards. Ultimately, it was Gesta who...
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Jean Pascal Loses To Michael Eifert
LAVAL, Quebec, Canada – Jean Pascal was the heavy favorite to win his IBF light heavyweight title eliminator over Michael Eifert in what most viewed as...
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Top Trainers Look At Caleb Plant-David Benavidez Fight
Derrick James, Bob Santos, SugarHill Steward and Buddy McGirt were put together and asked to talk about the March 25 mini mega-fight, which pits Caleb Plant...
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NewsLuis Garcia Fighting Danny O’Connor Is A Big Deal
When I first started to cover boxing, a few rules existed, and my grandfather was still alive as well. Don Chargin and Paco Damian had the...
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Jean Pascal Could Get Title Shot vs Beterbiev
It has been 84 years since Canada declared war on Germany in World War II, but Jean Pascal is prepared to renew the dissension against Michael...
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Joshua Buatsi Now With Boxxer and Sky
It was announced Wednesday morning that unbeaten light heavyweight contender Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KOs) has signed an exclusive deal with BOXXER and Sky Sports, which...
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AnnouncementsManuel Avila Fighting on April 7 ShoBox Card
(Brooks, CA – March 14, 2023) Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents Boxing are bringing televised boxing back to Northern California, as ShoBox: The Next Generation will...
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NYFIGHTS Prospect Watch: Rhiannon Dixon
Rhiannon Dixon is far from a household name. She is a domestic-level U.K. fighter in the women’s lightweight division trained by the former world champion, Anthony...
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Rest In Peace, Barney Eastwood
This is a feature that I wrote for the Irish Independent in 2005, marking former featherweight champ Barry McGuigan’s induction to the International Boxing Hall of...
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Damani Cato-Cain Is In THE FIGHT To Watch Saturday
Damani Cato-Cain is not a household name, yet, but he is hopeful that after this Saturday night March 18th fight at the Walter Pyramid in Long...
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Is Lauren Price Is THE ONE To Watch For In Women’s Boxing?
When first saw Lauren Price I didn’t look at her gender, I saw the talent. Price was one of the standouts of the 2020 Olympics. An...
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Canelo Álvarez An All-Time Great? Sorry, Saul!
Canelo Alvarez is expected to return to boxing on May 6th, in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, reportedly against British contender John Ryder. It is...
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WorldwideBoxing Writer Struggles To Maintain Regard For Sport As It
If you ask someone to play basketball with you at a park, it is a fun activity. If you ask someone to box you at a...
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WorldwideBefore You Watch Creed III, Here Are 3 Boxing Movies To See
This week the latest installment in the “Rocky” movie dynasty launches, with “Creed III”. Conspicuous by his absence will be the seminal character Rocky Balboa. Sylvester...
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Where Did Jarrett Hurd Go?
Jarrett Hurd once had it all. Marquee wins, a kind-and-compelling persona and a unified world title. Often compared to Antonio Margarito, with the reckless aggression he...
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Boxing Documentary ‘TitleShot’ A Compelling Time Capsule
It’s a time capsule, and a head trip if you know the faces that pop onto the screen. There’s Bobby Cassidy Sr, there’s Bobby Cassidy Jr,...
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Badou Jack v Ilungu Makabu Fight Result: Jack Wins TKO12 Over Makabu
Badou Jack met WBC cruiser champ Ilungu Makabu in the chief support bout for the Jake Paul-Tommy Fury card in Saudi Arabia on Sunday afternoon in...
Grand Arrivals: Usyk vs Fury 2 Week Gets Underway in Riyadh
Bruno Serace Scores Upset Of The Year, Knocks Out Jaime Munguia
Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel Deliver An All-Action Draw
Akhmadaliev Gets Impressive Win, Calls Out Inoue
