By: Sean Crose “Everyone came together,” said Todd DeBuff during a Monday press conference in Las Angeles to kick off the pre fight hype for February’s heavyweight title rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The bout came together when PBC, Top Rank, ESPN and Fox Sports decided to work …
Read More »Jaime Munguia Successful in Middleweight Debut and Stops Gary O’Sullivan in the 11th Round
By: Rich Lopez It was a shootout at the Alamodome in San Antonio Texas. It was a night of fun filled action in the main event and the co-main event. The undercard also featured rising undefeated prospects and quick knockouts. The card was streamed on DAZN to kick off the New Year. In the main event, …
Read More »Smith Outworks Hart to Earn Decision
By: Sean Crose The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City hosted a Top Rank promoted, ESPN aired card on Saturday that featured light heavyweight contenders Jesse Hart and Joe Smith in a scheduled ten rounder. With the winner inching closer to a major title shot, there was a …
Read More »Claressa Shields Decisions Ivana Habazin, Makes Boxing History
By Robert Aaron Contreras On Friday, Claressa Shields (10-0, 2 KO) was up to her old tricks: bruising and bullying her way to a commanding victory over former champion Ivana Habazin (20-4, 7 KO). With the unanimous decision, the American popularizer set the record for fewest fights to claim a …
Read More »Jesse Hart vs. Joe Smith and Steve Nelson vs. Cem Kilic Fight Previews
By: William Holmes On Saturday night the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in AtlanticCity, New Jersey will be the host site for Top Rank Promotions next televised fight card on ESPN. Jesse Hart, a Philadelphia native, will look to avenge a loss that Joe Smith Jr. gave to Bernard Hopkins before …
Read More »Josh Taylor Signs With Top Rank
By: Sean Crose Undefeated junior welterweight titlist Josh Taylor made big news on Thursday when it was announced the 16-0 Scot was signing with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions. The move is particularly significant for two reasons. First, Taylor can possibly become the undisputed junior welterweight champion of the world. …
Read More »Alicia Napoleon is On The Cusp Of What She’s Been Asking For
By: Hans Themistode It’s been a long time coming for women’s boxing in terms of recognition. Too many times have they been swept to the side while the men steal all of the shine and spotlight. This Friday night on January 10th, at the Ocean Resort Casino, in Atlantic City, Claressa …
Read More »Fan Favorite Jaime Munguia to Start the Year Off Against Gary O’Sullivan in His Middleweight Debut
By: Rich Lopez After a superb 2019 in boxing, we get back into it this weekend with tons of boxing action to begin the New Year. Boxing is back on DAZN this Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, with a stacked card presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The main event will feature Jaime Munguia who …
Read More »Jarrell Miller Aims to Bring Boxing to Belize
By: Hans Themistode Heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs) is eager to put the past behind him. During the 2019 boxing calendar, Miller was set to take on unified Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The build up of their aforementioned contest was filled with vitriol and intriguing storylines. However, due …
Read More »Claressa Shields Attempts to Become Fastest Three-Division Boxing Champion
By Robert Aaron Contreras Jeered as much as she is cheered, Claressa Shields is putting women’s boxing on the map. But the lead-up to her next championship fight has seen her reputation slip into infamy. Shields (9-0, 2 KO) will presumably (fingers crossed) meet Ivana Habazin (20-3, 7 KO) on …
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