Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas – For the WBC lightweight championship, Devin Haney (26-0, 15 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over three division beltholder Jorge Linares (47-6, 29 KOs). (photos by Ed Mulholland) The scores were 116-112, 116-112 and 115-113. Haney began by boxing and using his speed to have an advantage. He was
Month: May 2021
Posted on 05/30/2021 By: Hans Themistode Having spent plenty of time with him in numerous sparring sessions, Jorge Linares had a good idea as to what to expect when he took on Devin Haney. The two faced off last night at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for Haney’s WBC lightweight title. Considering
1:05 AM ET All it takes is one punch to spoil a good night. Devin Haney’s Saturday night was going perfectly until Jorge Linares caught him with a big right hand in the 10th round. The moment that punch landed, the biggest test of Haney’s career became significantly tougher. He did just enough to pass,
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Issue • Premium • Reports Melina Pizano/Matchroom. Jorge Linares asks some real questions of Devin Haney as they fight in Las Vegas, writes Sean Nam WITH the 10th round coming to a close at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, it looked as though Devin Haney, the precocious 22-year-old owner of a portion of
History • Issue • Premium The Boxing News office in 1951 Norman Giller is an esteemed author of 114 books, he worked as Muhammad Ali’s European publicist, he was a scriptwriter on This Is Your Life and he was a chief sports writer at The Express. But some of his fondest memories originated from his
News Esther Lin/Showtime Nonito Donaire, at the ripe old age of 38 years, delivers in style against Nordine Oubaali NONITO DONAIRE, at 38 years old, has continued the remarkable final chapter of his decorated career. After a losing to Naoya Inoue in a thriller in 2019, he came back on Saturday (May 29) to hand
Last weekend in Las Vegas, Scottish star Josh Taylor made history by becoming one of the few men to unify every major title in his respective division in the four belt era. Taylor won a twelve round unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez to unify the IBF, WBC, WBA, WBO junior welterweight titles. The next step
Posted on 05/30/2021 By: Hans Themistode All Devin Haney believed he needed was the right opponent to showcase the skills many have lauded him for. Tonight, at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was given the perfect foe. With multiple world titles in numerous weight classes sitting on his mantle at home,
12:59 AM ET Devin Haney was fighting two different battles on Saturday night. On one front, the 22-year-old lightweight champion was looking to defend his WBC belt against Jorge Linares, a veteran former champion who still carries significant respect in the sport. On the other, Haney needed to show why he’s worthy of a bout
Another fight, another win that builds the legend of Nonito Donaire, as he stopped Nordine Oubaali inside of four rounds to become the oldest recognized bantamweight champion in boxing history. At 38, Donaire (41-6, 27 KO) has countryman Gerry Penalosa beaten by three years to take the record, picking up the WBC belt after a
CARSON, Calif. – Rey Diaz enjoyed a successful U.S. debut while barely preserving his unblemished record. Fans began to file in as the 21-year-old Diaz was forced to survive a knockdown in the 4th and final round to outpoint Compton’s Sergio Gonzalez in their lightweight contest. Judges Jerry Cantu (38-37), Carla Caiz (38-37) and Dr.
Posted on 05/29/2021 By: Hans Themistode For a number of years now, Devin Haney has shouted to the boxing world that he’s the best in the 135 pound division. In just a matter of hours, he’ll look to prove that when he takes on multiple-time champion, Jorge Linares. The two are slated to face each
Tonight at 10 pm ET on Showtime, Nordine Oubaali will defend the WBC bantamweight title against Hall of Fame-bound Nonito Donaire, with Donaire looking to become the oldest major bantamweight champion in boxing history at age 38. We’ll have full coverage and highlights, plus round-by-round updates for the main event, right here in this stream,
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LAS VEGAS – None of the first four Devin Haney fights Eddie Hearn has promoted have made him nervous. The British promoter admits, though, that Jorge Linares is a true threat to Haney’s reign as a WBC lightweight champion. Linares is 35 and has lost by technical knockout five times, but the Venezuelan veteran is
Posted on 05/29/2021 By: Sean Crose Boxing returns to the Showtime airwaves this evening with a main event that should be of considerable interest. Former pound for pound ranked fighter Nonito Donaire hopes to keep defying the naysayers by giving another solid performance as he faces WBC Bantamweight champ Nordine Oubaali in a scheduled 12 rounder.
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