Ryan Garcia’s much-anticipated comeback fight on Saturday night in Houston did not go according to plan. As he entered the ring, he was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd. The first half of the fight saw Garcia seemingly evading his opponent, Oscar Duarte, while landing occasional shots. It appeared as though Garcia’s
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In a surprising move, the World Boxing Association (WBA) has taken the initiative to introduce yet another world title in the sport. The organization recently announced the creation of the Super Cruiserweight division, which will be placed between the existing Cruiserweight and Heavyweight divisions. This decision raises eyebrows and invites criticism from boxing enthusiasts around
Devin Haney, the undisputed lightweight champion, has become a prominent figure in the world of boxing. With victories against top-notch opponents such as Jorge Linares, George Kambosos (2x), and Vasyl Lomachenko, Haney has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with in the ring. His upcoming fight against Regis Prograis
In the world of professional boxing, the unexpected is bound to happen. Fighters rise and fall, champions are crowned and dethroned, and underdogs can emerge victorious. This was precisely the case with Tyson Fury, a man who defied all expectations and shook the boxing world to its core. Despite being written off as an unserious
Upon witnessing David Benavidez’s exceptional performance against Demetrius Andrade, it is impossible not to be thoroughly impressed. Benavidez displayed his brilliance by relentlessly breaking down Andrade, but what truly stood out was his ability to overcome a frustrating start and shift the momentum of the fight. Andrade, a formidable fighter in his own right, showcased
In a high-stakes showdown in Las Vegas, two of the most avoided practitioners in boxing history went head to head on Saturday night. David Benavidez, known for his devastating power punches, faced off against the slick and skillful Demetrius Andrade. The fight, which served as the main event of Showtime Boxing’s final pay-per-view card, promised
Jermall Charlo, the WBC middleweight titlist, was slated to make his much-awaited return to the ring after a two-year absence. However, his comeback did not get off to a great start. On Friday, the 33-year-old boxer missed weight not once, not twice, but three times for his scheduled match against Jose Benavidez on Saturday. The
As I sat ringside in between fights at a Connecticut Casino, my eyes were drawn to Demetrius Andrade, engaged in conversation with one of the other reporters. I couldn’t help but wonder when this talented Rhode Islander would finally find himself in the boxing spotlight. Years later, at Boston’s TD Center, I found myself ringside
It has not been an easy few days for Shakur Stevenson following his victory over Edwin De Los Santos for the WBC lightweight title. While he may have emerged as the winner, many fight fans were left disappointed by the lack of excitement in the bout and Stevenson’s lackluster performance. Notably, popular fighter Ryan Garcia
Diego Pacheco, the rising super middleweight, returned to the ring on Saturday night in a highly anticipated bout against Marcelo Coceres. The fight, which took place at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, was the main event of a thrilling DAZN broadcast card. Both Pacheco, with an impressive record of 19-0, and Coceres, boasting 32-5-1,
The recent WBC lightweight championship bout between Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos left much to be desired. In fact, it may go down as one of the worst fights in recent memory. As a long-time fan of the sport, I found myself thoroughly disappointed by the lack of action and lackluster performance from
The world of boxing is abuzz with excitement as the highly anticipated showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is officially set to take place on February 17th in Saudi Arabia. This fight will see WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury go up against WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in a