By: LV Boxing Shawn Porter has a lot to be proud of. From beating guys such as Devon Alexander, Adrien Broner and Danny Garcia, to wrapping welterweight gold around his waist on two separate occasions, if Porter were to walk away from the sport of boxing right now, he would …
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By: LV Boxing Super middleweight contender Avni Yildirim has essentially become an afterthought. His upcoming showdown against the consensus best boxer in the world in Canelo Alvarez has already been chalked up as a loss. In addition to what round Yildirim will be knocked out in, fans are already discussing …
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By: Sean Crose He bounced out into the ring in a crimson robe, the very picture of confidence. Though his record was a mere 6-0-1, Leon Spinks was ready for his chance to shine. Rather than looking somber and nervous, the man with the gap toothed smile appeared…happy. Perhaps, some …
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Former World Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks, Jr. lost his five-year battle with prostate and other cancers, at the age of 67 on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8:15 p.m. At the time of his passing his wife Brenda Glur Spinks was by his side. Due to COVID restrictions, only a few …
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By: LV Boxing 2020 was rough for just about everyone across the world due to COVID-19. But in the sport of boxing, the deadly disease was particularly arduous. While most fighters found a way to make the best out of their dire situation, lesser-known boxers such as Yurik Mamedov was …
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By: LV Boxing After receiving her walking papers from the UFC, Paige VanZant made the move from the Octagon to the Bare Knuckle Boxing ring. Welcoming her to her first fight in a new world was former boxer, Britain Hart. While her boxing career may have been a choppy one, …
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By: LV Boxing According to Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo Alvarez has fooled everyone. His pound for pound standing, world championship status and future Hall of Fame stature has all been built on a fraudulent resume. “He’s boxed all of the greats and beaten all of the greats, at the end …
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By: LV Boxing Everything seemed all lined up for Errol Spence Jr. Coming into his showdown against Mikey Garcia in March of 2019, the Dallas native had a surprising but welcoming guest sit ringside in Manny Pacquiao. On the night, Spence Jr. dominated Garcia, winning every single round. The powerful …
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By: Sean Crose “The new target is, of course, Holyfield versus Tyson before the end of 1988.” The above quote comes from a Sports Illustrated article called “Tuning Up For Tyson,” dated December 14th, 1987. One of the aggravating things about targets is how frequently they’re missed. Had someone informed …
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By: LV Boxing Erickson Lubin has placed a lot of time between himself and the worst night of his boxing career. After winning ESPN’s prospect of the year in 2016, Lubin found himself standing across the ring from Jermell Charlo. Everything seemed perfect for the Florida native. With one more …
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