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‘If Andy Ruiz Jr. catches Deontay Wilder on the chin, it’s lights out!”
Deontay Wilder has been warned that facing Andy Ruiz Jr. is a significant danger – if their heavyweight clash is eventually confirmed. Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy promoter and eleven-time world champion, sees a clear picture if it does go ahead. The retired legend says both men can...
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Mike Tyson has a love/hate struggle with Floyd Mayweather at 50-0
Mike Tyson may be the baddest man on the planet, but Floyd Mayweather claims he’s the best ever, something ‘Iron’ Mike struggles to comprehend at times. On the one hand, Tyson is berating comparisons between Mayweather and Julio Cesar Chavez. On the other, the veteran states Mayweather is the best thing since sliced bread.
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The best casino venues to stage boxing in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is synonymous with boxing. The pair go hand in hand with big-time sports events and have done since the 1980s. From Caesars Palace to Thomas and Mack Center and MGM Grand, more and more venues are dedicating arenas to the sport. With casinos galore up and down Las Vegas Boulevard, gamblers can try their luck or go online at Vulcan Vegas to win big money.
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Adrien Broner had a Problem: Volume 1 – Bankruptcy
Former boxing champion Adrien Broner listed the twenty problems he’s overcome ahead of his return to action on February 25. World Boxing News begins the countdown with number one – bankruptcy. Broner took to social media to break down every obstacle overcome during his problematic time when his...
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‘King’ Callum Walsh back in action March 16 in Boston
Fast-Rising Irish Boxing Star, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (5-0, 4 KOs), of Cork, Ireland will face Spain’s Leonardo Di Stefano Ruiz, (10-1, 9 KOs), in his Boston, MA debut on the Eve of St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 16. The event will be hosted at the Agganis...
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UFC heavyweight star heading towards a certain boxing knockout
A former UFC heavyweight champion defecting to boxing is on the path to a certain knockout due to the levels involved in both sports. Francis Ngannou, known as “The Predator,” is hoping to cash in on his status in MMA by facing a top superstar in the rival code.
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Matchroom sign Australian heavyweight bruiser
Australia’s rising Heavyweight star Justis Huni (7-0, 4 KOs) has signed a multi-year promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 23-year-old from Brisbane is ranked at No.14 in the world with the WBO and becomes Matchroom’s latest recruit from Down Under, joining a growing stable that boasts IBF Bantamweight World Champion Ebanie Bridges, 22-0 Heavyweight contender Demsey McKean, Featherweight sensation Skye Nicolson, WBO Global Super-Lightweight Champion Liam Paro, WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Champion Stevie Spark and multi-division titlist Brock Jarvis.
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Barrios looks forward to facing ex-Broner foe Santiago
Former world champion and San Antonio’s own Mario “El Azteca” Barrios shared insights into his training camp with top trainer Bob Santos and promised fireworks for his hometown fans when he takes on Jovanie Santiago on Saturday, February 11 live on SHOWTIME from the Alamodome in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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‘Tyson’ Federici back in action Feb 5 in Genoa, Italy
WBC Continental America’s and NABA Gold Cruiserweight Champion, The Italian Tank, SIMONE “TYSON” FEDERICI (Lazio, Italy, 19-2-1 8KO’s) will get the ball rolling on his 2023 campaign on February 5, in Genoa, Italy. The #17 world rated (WBC) Cruiserweight makes his return coming off a thrilling...
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Marques Valle looks forward to return on ProBox TV
Tampa’s highly talked about Marques Valle is looking to set the ground running in 2023, as he looks to establish himself as a contender in the super welterweight division. Valle has been dominant in his 7 professional outings, with all of the wins coming within the scheduled distance. Now the all-action puncher turns his attention to making an impact in the super welterweight division.
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Amanda Serrano spells out how much undisputed status means
Amanda Serrano and greatness go hand-in-hand – but the Brooklyn star admits that beating Erika Cruz to become the undisputed World Featherweight champion would be one of her biggest achievements, as they clash at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN. TICKETS ARE...
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‘Big Juggernaut’ Joe Joyce to battle Zhilei Zhang on April 15
“Big Juggernaut” Joe Joyce continues his rise to a world heavyweight title shot by facing Zhilei Zhang on April 15. Joyce will defend his status as the WBO Interim champion against the Chinese giant at the Copper Box Arena. The event will be broadcast live on BT Sport. It...
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Heavyweight Richard Torrez rolls on, obliterates James Bryant
Richard Torrez Jr. (5-0, 5 KOs) remained undefeated with a first-round TKO over James Bryant (6-3, 4 KOs). Torrez initiated the bout in aggressive fashion, using feints and head movement to close the distance. After a few exchanges, Torrez noticed that Bryan would often crouch forward. The U.S. Olympic silver...
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Ryan O’Rourke opponent named for March 4 in Jersey City
Saturday, March 4 marks what is believed to be the first professional boxing card promoted at the historic White Eagle Hall in Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Leading into the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, it’s fitting to bring Irish flare to “Jersey City Fight Night.” 2021 Irish Prospect of the year, and growing stateside favorite, “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” RYAN O’ROURKE (Dublin, Ireland, 9-0 2KO’s) returns to the US to face off in perhaps his toughest test to date against Bronx native, and former amateur boxing standout, DASHAUN “TOO SWEET” JOHNS (4-2 2KO’s) over 8-rounds in the welterweight division.
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USA Boxing Women’s Championships head to Toledo in July
USA Boxing will hold the first ever USA Boxing Women’s Championships, July 22-29, at Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio. The week-long inaugural event will be open to all age groups, as well as to novice and open female boxers, including non-citizens and boxers from International Federations that are currently in good standing.
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Emanuel Navarrete wins triple crown despite ’20-second count’
Emanuel Navarrete became a three-weight world champion following a barnstorming bout against Liam Wilson. “El Vaquero” visited the canvas tonight, but he got back up to score a late stoppage over the rugged Australian. Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs) captured the vacant WBO super featherweight title with a hard-earned ninth-round...
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Manny Pacquiao close to Rocky vs Thunderlips style match-up
RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed his plans to pit Manny Pacquiao against a WWE-style wrestler on his debut for the company. Boxing legend Pacquiao, an eight-weight world champion, signed with RIZIN following his rival Floyd Mayweather in doing so. It’s thought Mayweather vs Pacquiao II could become a possibility. But...
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Benavidez to Plant: When you’re bleeding, you’ll earn your respect
David Benavidez and Caleb Plant are not playing when the first bell goes on March 25. The pair are ready for war in Las Vegas. If the first press conference is anything to go by, those who make the trip to Nevada are in for quite a battle. Benavidez, a...
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Floyd Mayweather to star in most meaningless PPV of his career
Floyd Mayweather is bringing the most meaningless Pay Per View of his career to the table when he returns to London on February 25. Despite being a long awaited UK debut for the Boxing Hall of Famer, Mayweather is facing a reality TV star who isn’t even famous in his own country.
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Darren Till advises Kell Brook, “80% of the population do fat slugs!”
UFC star Darren Till supported Kell Brook when stating his belief that eighty percent of the population has shared his recent video experience. Brook was caught snorting a white substance [thought to be cocaine] in his home when someone who witnessed his actions shared the mobile phone camera footage with a tabloid newspaper.
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