Super lightweight contender Josue Vargas (17-1, 9 KOs) may have had an easy time inside of the ring against Salvador Briceno (17-6, 11 KOs) but it was a difficult night for him outside of it. Before his co main event against Briceno, the father of Vargas was unable to corner …
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By: Hans Themistode Covered up faces took center stage during Top Rank’s weigh-in. Due to COVID-19 face masks and shoe coverings have become the new norm in boxing. Face to face stare downs have been replaced with social distancing, while post weigh-in Q and A’s are no more. Alex Saucedo …
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By: LV Boxing The arena will be empty tonight, but the stage has never been bigger for Josue Vargas. The super lightweight contender faces off against Salvador Briceno in the co main event at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 22 year old Vargas is in …
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With no reprieve in sight, Gleason’s gym owner Bruce Silverglade joins Boxing Insider radio to discuss his struggles due to COVID-19. It’s been months since his gym doors have opened and he states his case as to why things should change. To tune into the podcast, head over to Spotify, …
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By: Ste Rowen The Story of Andrew Golota The ‘Foul Pole’ Who Caused a Riot & Almost Changed New York Boxing Forever Andrew Golota on a rare occasion of resilience. He stares down at the changing room floor, towel over his head, tears in his eyes. It had happened again. …
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By: Sean Crose I’ve spoken with Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller several times. He’s an interesting guy – one who is fascinating to talk to. Needless to say, I haven’t spoken to the man since he was popped for banned substances back in 2019. Now I hear he was popped for …
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Alan Picasso (14-1, 5 KOs) handed Florentino Hernandez (14-6-2, 9 KOs) his second straight defeat at the MGM Grand Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picasso came out as the aggressor to start the night and his opponent had a difficult time keeping up the pace. Both men had their moments …
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Before you could get comfortable in your seat, the fight between Omar Aguilar (18-0, 17 KOs) and Dante Jardon (32-7, 23 KOs) was over. The end came the moment Aguilar let his hands go. He stunned his man as he backed into a corner. Before the punishment could continue though, …
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Miguel Berchelt vs Eleazar Valenzuela It was an easy night at the office for WBC super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt (38-1, 34 KOs) as he took on Eleazar Valenzuela (21-14-4, 16 KOs) in the main event spot in the Conference Center at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Things …
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By: LV Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn has sat back and watched from the sidelines long enough. Together with Matchroom promotions, they have announced the release of their August schedule. Much like promoter Bob Arum and his unique Top Rank “Summer Series,” which airs shows a minimum of twice per week, …
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