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Posted on 05/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Although Shakur Stevenson is still in the infancy stages of his career, the former Olympic silver medalist believed that the world would soon realize his greatness. Following his most recent performance, Stevenson is now convinced that his name should now be mentioned

Posted on 05/02/2022 By: Sean Crose The truth is the man could have gone the way of countless other Floyd Mayweather opponents, that way being the path to relative obscurity. After all, the pound for pound all time great nicknamed “Money” had made relatively easy work of the 23 year old red haired Mexican called

Posted on 05/02/2022 By: Hans Themistode Getty Despite reigning over the light heavyweight division as WBA champion for the better part of the past five years, Dmitry Bivol’s chances of beating Canelo Alvarez are being viewed as slim to none. In the mind of the betting world and according to the prognostication of media pundits

Posted on 05/02/2022 By: Hans Themistode Top Rank Throughout Shakur Stevenson’s relatively short career, the 24-year-old has already produced several jaw-dropping performances. In 2019, Stevenson dominated former title challenger, Christopher Diaz. To cap off his year, Stevenson handed Joet Gonzalez the first defeat of his career. To kick off his 2021 campaign, Stevenson thoroughly outboxed

Posted on 04/30/2022 By: Sean Crose The 4-0 Keyshawn Davis appeared on Saturday’s Shakur Stevenson-Oscar Valdez card. The 24 year old lightweight faced the 18-1 Esteban Sanchez in a scheduled 8 rounder. Davis had an impressive first, tossing his jab and overhand right well. Davis continued to be the sharper puncher in the second. Sanchez

Posted on 05/01/2022 By: Hans Themistode PHOTO BY MIKEY WILLIAMS/TOP RANK INC VIA GETTY IMAGES Shakur Stevenson was everything Oscar Valdez was expecting and more. The Mexican native and now, former WBO super featherweight titlist, did his best to offset the supreme boxing skills of the former Olympic silver medalist. The two engaged in a

Posted on 05/01/2022 By: Hans Themistode Matchroom Boxing From the moment Amanda Serrano inked her name on the dotted line, Katie Taylor knew she was in for a rough outing. However, despite entrenching herself in a grueling eight-week training camp and regardless of her near 10-year experience at the highest of levels, Taylor was given

Posted on 05/01/2022 By: Sean Crose Undefeated juggernaut Shakur Stevenson headlined a Top Rank ESPN card on Saturday night, as he put his WBO junior lightweight title on the line against fellow juggernaut and WBC junior lightweight titlist Oscar Valdez (whose own title belt was on the line, as well). The bout was scheduled for

Posted on 04/30/2022 There were no feel out rounds between Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Elin Cederroos. With the pair determined to leave the ring as an undisputed champion, they gave a jam-packed crowd in Madison Square Garden their money’s worth. Al Bello Although both had their moments, it was Crews-Dezurn who was awarded a fairly wide

Posted on 04/30/2022 By: Sean Crose Undefeated juggernaut Shakur Stevenson is headlining a pretty excellent main event on ESPN this evening as he puts his WBO junior lightweight title on the line against fellow juggernaut and WBC junior lightweight titlist Oscar Valdez’ (whose own title belt will be on the line, as well). It’s been

Posted on 04/29/2022 By: Hans Themistode Henry Deleon At one point, Amanda Serrano was convinced that this moment would never come. Following years of stalled negotiation talks, the former seven division world titlist believed that unless a massive payday was floated in her direction, a showdown against Katie Taylor would simply never happen. Ultimately, to

Posted on 04/29/2022 By: Hans Themistode Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images Despite Oscar Valdez sporting an undefeated record through 30 professional bouts, most are under the assumption that the 31-year-old will hand his WBC super featherweight title to Shakur Stevenson without much of a fight. Presently, while Valdez is considered Stevenson’s most arduous test,

Posted on 04/29/2022 By: Hans Themistode Henry Deleon The moment it was originally announced that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao would officially square off, the boxing world salivated as countless consumers began anxiously emptying their bank accounts in order to buy tickets. For years, both Mayweather and Pacquiao were considered the best fighters in the

Posted on 04/28/2022 By: Hans Themistode Mikey Williams Top Rank Shakur Stevenson has spewed every vulgar curse word imaginable in the direction of Oscar Valdez. He’s also issued numerous warnings to his upcoming opponent. Yet, despite Stevenson’s brazen bravado, Valdez has stood stoically in the face of Stevenson, undaunted and unamused by his relentless trash

Posted on 04/28/2022 By: Hans Themistode (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) A sly and confident smile was immediately plastered onto the face of Brian “Bomac” McIntyre following the recent performance of Errol Spence Jr. The Dallas native fought through a bit of unforeseen adversity during his welterweight unification bout against Yordenis Ugas on April 16th,

Posted on 04/28/2022 By Charles Jay When you endeavor to do something different, it helps to have people to provide the proper guidance. And that’s why Boxing Insider was fortunate to be able to work with someone like Sonya Lamonakis, who currently serves as Vice President and Registration Chair of USA Boxing Metro, which governs

Posted on 04/27/2022 By Charles Jay Boxing Insider Fight Night. That has a nice “ring” to it. In a minute, I’m going to talk a little more about my friend and colleague who’s behind it. For now, suffice it to say that he’s jumping right into the deep end of the pool and he’s doing

Posted on 04/27/2022 By: Sean Crose In an age where everything is a BIG DEAL and/or EPICALLY HISTORTIC, it’s sometimes hard to recognize when a legitimate event of note actually occurs. Such should not be the case when it comes to Saturday’s Katy Taylor-Amanda Serrano undisputed lightweight championship battle at New York’s Madison Square Garden.