Compiled by: William Holmes The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of November 7th to November 14th; covering the comings and goings in the sport of boxing that you might have missed. Kovalev-Shabranskyy Media Conference Call Recap Below are some select statements from the recent Sergey Kovalev-Shabranskyy …
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Mayweather vs. Marciano: By the Numbers
By: Patrick Mascoe It’s funny how we boxing fans get so consumed with numbers. The idea that Floyd Mayweather could break Rocky Marciano’s record by fighting a 0-0 fighter has many fight fans refusing to give Floyd the recognition he is due. The name Rocky Marciano is iconic in the …
Read More »BoxNation World Championship Boxing Preview: The Return of Carl Frampton
By: Oliver McManus Boxing returns to Belfast in a couple of weeks’ time with Carl Frampton returning to the ring for his first fight in Northern Ireland since February 2015. With two World Title fights on the bill, it’s hard to decipher who the real headline act is but a …
Read More »Dillian Whyte: From Kickboxer to Boxing Novice to World Champion?
By: Jacob Tanswell As it stands, Dillian Whyte is a massive player in the heavyweight picture. From a kickboxing background, with next to nothing ameteur pedigree, Dillian Whyte is on the unlikely verge of a world title challenge and a chance to catapult himself into British Boxing stardom. Last saturday, …
Read More »Writer’s Nightmare on December 1st in Philly with Two Shows Scheduled
By: Ken Hissner The Philly based writers like this one are quite upset with what Boxing Director Greg Sirb with the Pennsylvania Boxing Commission has permitted. Both promoters Marshall Kauffman of King’s Promotions and Manny River of Hard Hitting Promotions have no problem with it for both may sell out …
Read More »Joey Tiberi Upset & Lamont Singletary Wins by KO
By: Ken Hissner At the PAL Center in Hockessin, DE, Saturday co-promoters Joey Tiberi, Jr., and Todd Mulvena put on a 10 bout card. Matchmaker was Nick Tiberi. It was a large crowd in attendance. Portions of the proceeds went to Attack Addictions. In the Main Event Joey Tiberi, Jr., …
Read More »Top Rank on ESPN Results: Ramírez Stops Reed in Two; Beterbiev Cruises to IBF Title
By Eric Lunger Jose Ramírez is easy to like – a 2012 Olympian, a fighter who brings an exciting come-forward style to the ring, and a man who supports his central California roots with more than just talk. Tonight’s card on ESPN from the Save Mart Center on the campus …
Read More »HBO World Championship Boxing Results: Seldin, Miller, and Jacobs Win Comfortably
By: William Holmes Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sports put on their first HBO card featuring their newest signee, middleweight Daniel Jacobs, at the NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Three bouts were televised tonight. The opening bout was between Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin …
Read More »Liam Smith Defeats Liam Williams in Grudge Match
By: Oliver McManus Boxing returned to the North East in style as Newcastle hosted its first major show since 2015 and made an immediate impact, leaving an instantaneous longing for a speedy return. The main event saw embittered rivals Liam Smith and Liam Williams embark on a grudge match that …
Read More »ShoBox Results: Luis Rosa Upset by Yuandale Evans
By: Ken Hissner At the Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland, OH, Friday night on Show Box The New Generation and promoted by DiBella Entertainment. In the Main Event Featherweight Luis “KO King” Rosa, 23-1 (11), of PR/New Haven, Conn. Lost a split decision to Southpaw Yuandale “Money …
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