Tag: Boxing

Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.”

Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.” Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Rematches Four-Division Champion Hanna Gabriels Saturday, June 3 in First Boxing Event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit & Streaming on DAZN Boxing superstar Claressa “G.W.O.A.T.” Shields has set her sights squarely on an emphatic victory in … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.” →

A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez

A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez Julio Cesar Chavez has fought many things in his life. One hundred and fifteen times, he fought as a professional. But the demons he fought during and after his career were perhaps his hardest-ever opponent. Drink and drugs, the downfall of many, very nearly claimed the life of Chavez. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez →

A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza

A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza In 1985, the brilliant and long-reigning WBA featherweight champion Eusebio Pedroza was still a formidable fighter. The decline may have been setting in, but if Barry McGuigan thought he would give up that title without a fight, he would have been greatly mistaken. But McGuigan would have expected a tough … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza →

Buatsi Snaps Stepien’s Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner

Buatsi Snaps Stepien's Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner Olympic medalist Joshua Buatsi cruised to a commanding Unanimous Decision victory at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham and live on Sky Sports. The undefeated Light Heavyweight earned scorecards of 97-94, 98-92, and 100-90 from the judges, impressively shutting down a determined and heavy-handed opponent in Pawel Stepien.Buatsi was measured … Continue reading Buatsi Snaps Stepien’s Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner →

Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds

Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds While much of the ring walk was lost on this old-timer, the performance most certainly wasn't. Echoes of a certain big punching featherweight from another era, Ben Whittaker showboated in the opening three minutes that some will have found distasteful, especially, when doing it against a … Continue reading Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds →

Jay Harris Crowned as the New British Flyweight Champion in Rotherham After Back-and-Forth War with Tommy Frank

Jay Harris Crowned as the New British Flyweight Champion in Rotherham After Back-and-Forth War with Tommy Frank By Louis Devereux It was always going to be good, wasn’t it? Tommy Frank, from Sheffield, was coming into the fight backed by his loyal following and promising to put on a career best performance against the toughest … Continue reading Jay Harris Crowned as the New British Flyweight Champion in Rotherham After Back-and-Forth War with Tommy Frank →

CANELO: TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL

CANELO: TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL Mexican king back at home for Ryder showdown Canelo Alvarez is promising to deliver ‘something special’ tomorrow night when he defends his undisputed Super-Middleweight title against John Ryder at the Estadio Akron on Saturday night, live on DAZN and DAZN PPV. Canelo (58-2-2 39 KOs) defends his Undisputed crown for the second time … Continue reading CANELO: TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL →

Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t see myself staying at lightweight for very long. But I have the opportunity right now at 135, and I am excited about that.”

Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t see myself staying at lightweight for very long. But I have the opportunity right now at 135, and I am excited about that.” In many ways, it felt like old times. In an interview with Mikaela Mayer a few years ago, I spent a large part of it in much amusement … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t see myself staying at lightweight for very long. But I have the opportunity right now at 135, and I am excited about that.” →

JOHN RYDER: I RELISH FACING THE KING IN THE LION’S DEN

JOHN RYDER: I RELISH FACING THE KING IN THE LION’S DEN Ryder gunning to rip the titles from Canelo in Mexico  John Ryder is embracing the challenge of fighting Canelo Alvarez in his Guadalajara home – and says it’s only right to face the Mexican king in his backyard as he looks to defeat the undisputed super-middleweight champion … Continue reading JOHN RYDER: I RELISH FACING THE KING IN THE LION’S DEN →