Heather Hardy, once a renowned Brooklynite boxer, experienced a series of devastating losses that seemed to signal the end of her professional fighting career. Her defeat at the hands of Amanda Serrano in her first title defense followed by another loss to Jessica Camara left her seemingly at a dead end. However, against all odds,
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Errol Spence faced a brutal defeat at the hands of Terence Crawford in a one-sided match that cost him his WBC, WBA, and IBF titles. However, instead of being celebrated for his bravery, he is being met with disappointment and anger from fans. It is essential to recognize that Spence deserves admiration for his unwavering
Terence Crawford, the newly crowned undisputed welterweight champion of the world, displayed a rare sense of calmness at the post-fight press conference following his ruthless defeat of Errol Spence. The Nebraskan native, known for his intensity and unyielding drive, took a moment to thank his opponent and express gratitude to God for his success. Crawford’s
The recent verdict on former lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo has sent shockwaves through the sports world. On Friday, Verdejo was found guilty in the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend, Keishla Rodriguez, and her unborn child. The gruesome details of the crime have raised serious questions about the dark side of fame and the tragic consequences
Nancy Yesenia Franco de Alba, also known as Nancy Franco or “Chatita,” is a boxer with an impressive track record in the sport. Hailing from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Franco was born into a family deeply rooted in the world of boxing. Both her father and brother were amateur boxers, which inspired her to pursue a
In the bustling city of Las Vegas, Terence Crawford and Errol Spence, two of boxing’s finest, faced off in a press conference before their highly anticipated welterweight bout. Stepping onto the stage with distinctly different appearances, the fighters exuded confidence and determination. While Crawford sported a full beard and dressed casually, Spence donned a baseball
Renowned lightweight boxer, Devin Haney, has recently found himself in legal trouble after being arrested in the early hours of Thursday for the possession of a semi-automatic gun in his car. Although Haney was not behind the wheel at the time of the incident, the vehicle was registered under his name, leading to his subsequent
The Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio witnessed an electrifying ESPN/Top Rank card on Saturday night, headlined by former world titlist Charles Martin and local rising star Jared Anderson in a highly anticipated 10-round heavyweight bout. This fight proved to be a crucial test for Anderson’s career, while Martin faced a make-or-break moment. However, before the
In the era of pay-per-view (PPV) boxing, where viewers have grown accustomed to paying for every fight, it’s easy to forget that there was a time when boxing matches were televised for free. As the sport experienced a resurgence in the 1970s and 1980s, it relied on free television exposure to promote itself before moving
In Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian, a character claims that the journey to a tavern is more joyful than the tavern itself. This sentiment, though set in the pre-Civil War era, remains timeless as few things in life live up to their hype. This can be seen in underwhelming Star Wars films made after 1983 or
On Saturday night at New Orleans’ Smoothie Center, Danielito Zorrilla challenged Regis Prograis for the WBC junior welterweight crown. Although Zorrilla didn’t win the title, his defensive strategy was impressive, especially since he did so in front of Prograis’ hometown crowd. The fight was quite subdued, with highlights being Prograis seeming to go down in
Regis Prograis is all set to defend his WBC junior welterweight title against Danielito Zorrilla on Saturday at the Smoothie Center in New Orleans. Prograis, who hails from the city known as “The Big Easy,” is excited to fight in front of his hometown fans. He confirmed that he is physically prepared for the bout,