Posted on 09/14/2020 By Sean Crose “I know that it’s my time to shine,” WBC middleweight champ Jermall Charlo said at a public virtual workout on Monday, “and my time to give everyone the best that I can give. I’m striving to be one of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.”
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Posted on 09/14/2020 By Sean Crose Although the first round of the Marvelous Marvin Hagler – Thomas Hearns middleweight title bout of 1985 still ranks as my favorite single round ever, there’s little doubt that the opening chapter of 1923’s Jack Dempsey- Luis Firpo heavyweight title bout, which went down 97 years ago this very
Posted on 09/12/2020 By: Sean Crose Ever know someone who, no matter what you do, always brings up your worst moments from the past? You can win the Nobel Peace Prize, but this person will see – and present you – as the person you were at your lowest point. It seems many fight fans
Canelo Alvarez Loses Round One Of Lawsuit Claim, Now Has Until September 28th To Amend Posted on 09/13/2020 By: Hans Themistode Canelo Alvarez has never met a judge that he hasn’t seen eye to eye with. With questionable scorecards in bouts against Austin Trout, Erislandy Lara, back to back Gennadiy Golovkin fights and even Floyd
Bob Arum On Fury vs Wilder 3: “We’re Optimistic That We’ll Be Able To Do The Event In Nevada, In Las Vegas” Posted on 09/13/2020 By: Hans Themistode It’s been difficult to associate anything superlative with this year. From no fans allowed inside of arenas, to boxers such as Manny Pacquiao and Mikey Garcia doubtful
Posted on 09/13/2020 By: Hans Themistode Before Artur Beterbiev defends both his IBF and WBC light heavyweight world titles, he’ll need to get healthy first. The unified champion’s title defense against fringe contender Adam Deines, which was set for October 23rd, will now edge closer to the end of the year as Beterbiev has suffered
Saturday, September 19th Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, September 26th Brandon Figueroa vs. Damien Vasquez Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Karl
Saturday, September 19th Erickson Lubin vs. Terrell Gausha Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, September 26th Brandon Figueroa vs. Damien Vasquez Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Jermall Charlo vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime/PBC PPV) Saturday, September 26th Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Karl
Posted on 09/12/2020 By: Hans Themistode 2019 simply wasn’t kind to welterweight contender Egidijus Kavaliauskas. After settling for a majority decision draw against Ray Robinson earlier in the year, Kavaliauskas suffered a huge setback in the form of a ninth round knockout loss in the biggest contest of his career against WBO belt holder Terence
Posted on 09/11/2020 By: Hans Themistode Re-wrapping those hands and placing those black boxing shoes on with no socks was supposed to stay in the past. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was always a part of the headlines. Whether he was placing one of his opponents in a coma or walking his pet tiger, Tyson
Egidijus Kavaliauskas Would Love Another Shot At Terence Crawford: “I Know He Is Beatable” Posted on 09/11/2020 By: Hans Themistode One time is usually all it takes for the opponents of Terence Crawford to realize that he’s as good as everyone says he is. The undefeated three division world champion has never found himself in
Posted on 09/11/2020 By: Sean Crose The world of boxing lost one of its notable members this week when Alan Minter passed away from cancer at the too young age of 69. “Alan Minter RIP,” tweeted fellow Englishman and former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno. “Alan and I worked together many times a great boxer
Teofimo Lopez Isn’t Falling For The Vasiliy Lomachenko Hype: “Everybody That He Has Faced Already Believes The Hype Train And They Get Shook” Posted on 09/10/2020 By: Hans Themistode For the most part, Vasiliy Lomachenko has made things look entirely too easy inside of the ring. Even when he’s taken on world class fighters such
Posted on 09/10/2020 By: Sean Crose “The state here wouldn’t license her,” legendary Michigan promoter Joseph Donofrio says of former figure skater Tonya Harding. For those too young to remember, Harding was involved in quite the uproar when it was learned her husband and others were behind an assault on amateur skating rival Nancy Kerrigan
Posted on 09/09/2020 By: Sean Crose And so now things have gotten ugly. Canelo Alvarez has gone ahead and sued his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, and the streaming outlet that’s contracted to run his fights, DAZN. Those of us who follow the sport of boxing closely knew there were issues in the air, but a
DAZN Targeted Canelo vs Oscar De La Hoya and UFC Stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jorge Masvidal Posted on 09/09/2020 By: Hans Themistode Canelo Alvarez had it all figured out. The four division world champion would return to the ring amidst a worldwide pandemic and take on a credible opponent in an empty arena. Names such
Canelo Alvarez Files Suit Against DAZN, Golden Boy And Oscar De La Hoya; Seeks $280 Million Posted on 09/09/2020 By: Hans Themistode Canelo Alvarez has watched from the sidelines as most of his contemporaries have either entered the ring, or have big fights lined up for the near future. The four division world champion however,
Posted on 09/08/2020 By: Sean Crose He’s now 32 years old. He’s been a professional athlete for just under 14 years. He’s held major titles in numerous weight divisions and has avenged his only professional loss. There is little doubt that Leo Santa Cruz possesses a classic success story. Now, however, as a new generation