It’s not a stretch to say that IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas has had one of the weakest reigns of any legitimate titlist; he’s yet to face a genuinely elite fighter in his eight defenses and barely escaped with a draw against Alejandro Santiago Barrios in 2018. Now, however, “Pretty Boy” tells Inquirer.net that
Month: August 2020
Amateur John Dennen on Emeralds boxing club and their fight to survive EMERALDS Boxing club in Chippenham is in a fight for survival. The gym is trying to weather the impact of the coronavirus, like all clubs across the country, and on top of that they now face losing their premises as their landlord plans
Carl Frampton tells John Dennen how he plans to close out his career and the final accomplishment he needs to achieve How has it been preparing for a fight in lockdown? How different has this training camp been from what you’d normally do? It hasn’t been that different if I’m being honest. I suppose, as
John Docherty says he needs to beat Anthony Fox “in style” when they clash over eight rounds in a Super-Middleweight affair at Matchroom Fight Camp this Friday August 14, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. The heavy-handed Scot has a habit of ending proceedings early, with six of his
Friday, August 14th Felix Cash vs. Jason Welborn Brentwood, Essex, England (Sky Sports/DAZN) Saturday, August 15th Cecilia Brækhus vs. Jessica McCaskill Tulsa, Oklahoma (DAZN) Saturday, August 15th Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marinez Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, August 15th David Benavidez vs. Roamer Alexis Angulo Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, August 22nd Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin
Aug 9, 2020 A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Pre-camp tune-up: Le’Veon Bell means business. After the worst statistical season of his pro career, the veteran running back is so determined to prove it was an aberration that he arrived in New Jersey three weeks ago and started working out
History Pernell Whitaker annihilates Juan Nazario to become the first undisputed lightweight king since Roberto Duran PERNELL WHITAKER w ko 1 JUAN NAZARIOAugust 11, 1990; Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, NVPERHAPS the biggest untruth in boxing is that certain boxers, usually those who box smartly, can’t punch. Pernell Whitaker was one such case in point. Talented in
Yet another of America’s great amateurs has elected to take the professional plunge. Top Rank today announced the signing of top featherweight Duke Ragan, who will make his professional debut on the August 22nd Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith Jr. undercard. “This opportunity means the world to me,” Ragan said. “Since I didn’t go to the Olympics,
Rob Brant’s opponent has been secured for his comeback bout. BoxingScene.com has learned that Brant will battle Vitaliy Kopylenko in a 10-round super middleweight match August 22 at MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. ESPN+ will stream Brant-Kopylenko as the co-feature before Eleider Alvarez and Joe Smith Jr. meet in the main event, a
Bob Arum Praises Vasiliy Lomachenko During Teofimo Lopez Fight Negotiations: “He Voluntarily Reduced His Own Purse in Order To Get The Fight Done” Posted on 08/10/2020 By: Hans Themistode It was on, off, on, off and now seemingly back on. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for promoter Bob Arum as he continues to negotiate terms
4:02 PM ET Steve KimESPN Amateur standout Duke Ragan has signed a multiyear promotional deal with Top Rank and will make his professional boxing debut on Aug. 22 in Las Vegas. Ragan will be co-promoted by Antonio Leonard Promotions. “This opportunity means the world to me,” said Ragan, a featherweight. “Since I didn’t go to
Rankings go up on Mondays at Noon ET. Ranked fights this week: Super Middleweight: (2) David Benavidez vs Roamer Alexis Angulo, Aug. 15 Junior Lightweight: (8) Carl Frampton vs TBA, Aug. 15 Upcoming Fights: (5) Dillian Whyte vs (7) Alexander Povetkin, Aug. 22 … (1) Tyson Fury vs (3) Deontay Wilder, TBA … (2) Anthony
Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is confident that nothing will derail the trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder. Fury, with or without the world title, is contractually bound to fight Wilder next. In February, he stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC title. Wilder would then exercise his contractual
Posted on 08/10/2020 By: Hans Themistode With 15 years since his last ring appearance, fans of Mike Tyson should have no problem waiting a bit longer for his return. As first reported by The Athletic, the former heavyweight champion will have his highly anticipated matchup against Roy Jones Jr. pushed back from its original September
Issue • News • Premium Mike Tyson’s ‘exhibition’ with Roy Jones Jnr will now take place in November and there’s calls for Fury-Wilder III to be scrapped, writes George Gigney WebsitesIn a slower week for boxing news, it was the reported postponement of an exhibition bout between two middle-aged men that seemed to cause the
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Vito Mielnicki Jr. battled Chris Rollins in a six-round welterweight bout, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. This fight was broadcast live on FS1 as part of the Premier Boxing Champions series. Mielnicki controlled the action from the start and ended the fight early with a second-round technical
Carl Frampton is joined by Michael Conlan, Archie Sharp Dennis McCann and Troy Williamson as they all prepare for their first fight since the end of lockdown. Watch the press conference on Monday and watch them fight on Saturday, live on BT Sport 2 HD from 8pm. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️
Fitness • Technique Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Tony Jeffries demonstrates four ways to throw the lead hook THE lead hook is one of the most dangerous punches because the target for the hook is the temple, which is a primary pressure point. If you get hit hard enough there you are in trouble. On the video