For the second time in three weeks, Clay Burns (9-9-2, 4 KOs) found himself on the wrong end of a unanimous decision at the hands of the judges. Ruben Cervera on the other hand, made it two wins in a row after losing his previous two. It was simply an …
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ESPN Boxing Results: Javier Martinez Wins Pro Debut Against Jonathan Burrs
Highly touted amateur Javier Martinez (1-0, 0 KOs) jumped into the win column tonight for his pro debut at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Waiting on Marinez on the night was the unheralded Jonathan Burrs (2-2, 0 KOs). If the undefeated newly turned pro was expecting …
Read More »Ryan Garcia Opens Up as The Heavy Betting Favorite Against UFC Star Henry Cejudo
By: LV Boxing Super lightweight contender Ryan Garcia has been foaming at the mouth for a big fight. As of late, he’s been linked to former title challenger Luke Campbell for a WBC title eliminator that will take place supposedly later this year. Although Campbell would be the biggest fight …
Read More »Oscar Valdez Takes on Jayson Velez in Top Rank Main Event on July 21st
By: LV Boxing Former WBO featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez was well on his way to an all Mexican showdown against WBC super featherweight belt holder Miguel Berchelt. Those plans however, went by the wayside the moment COVID-19 came knocking. The two are still on course to meet later on …
Read More »Jamel Herring Tests Positive Once Again For COVID-19, Bout Against Jonathan Oquendo Postponed For a Second Time
By: LV Boxing Another day, another Top Rank main event down the drain. For the second time in less then two weeks, WBO super featherweight titlist Jamel Herring has found himself on the losing end in a matchup with COVID-19. The former marine turned champion was originally scheduled to take …
Read More »Keith Thurman to Errol Spence Jr: “He’s Going to Have to Give Me My Respect One Way or Another”
By: LV Boxing Before Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford dominated headlines as the most anticipated contest in the welterweight division, a matchup between Spence and Keith Thurman held that distinction. A contest between the pair never came close to materializing though, mostly due to Thurman’s reluctance to face the …
Read More »Ranking The Five Best Opponents For Canelo Alvarez
By: LV Boxing The music is playing, but Canelo Alvarez is yet to find a dance partner. The four division world champion has been in the market to find a suitable opponent, but no one has taken the bait. As of late, names such as Anthony Dirrell, John Ryder and …
Read More »Boxing Takes A Big Step Forward With Live Fans in Attendance For Deshon Webster vs Samuel Clarkson
By: LV Boxing While most of the world was fixated on UFC’s fight card, boxing was quietly making progress. Cruiserweight fringe contenders Deshon Webster and Samuel Clarkson headlined a CBS card last night at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. Their contest was back and forth as both men were determined …
Read More »Otto Wallin Takes on Travis Kauffman on August 15th
By: LV Boxing For six years, the name Otto Wallin was an obscure one. Yet in the span of 36 minutes, the Swedish born fighter became a bonafide contender. On September 14th, of 2019, Wallin walked into a heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury without a prayer in the world. A …
Read More »Keith Thurman Opens Up on Pacquiao Loss: “I Just Wasn’t 100 Percent”
By: LV Boxing Keith Thurman isn’t a fan of excuses. So when the former unified welterweight champion forked over his WBA title to Manny Pacquiao last year at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, he simply gave Pacquiao his credit and vowed to bounce back even stronger. For Thurman …
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