It seems like Promoter Eddie Hearn’s pattern of matching his British fighters against Mexican adversaries created a captivating narrative. These matchups have consistently produced electrifying performances and jaw-dropping upsets, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the Wood-Lara rematch. The Wood vs. Lara rematch falls perfectly in line with this trend, adding another chapter to the compelling narrative of British fighters facing Mexican warriors.
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May
May
After extensive efforts on Devin Haney’s end to face the cause of fans referring to him as “email” champion, he finally gets the chance to validate himself as an elite fighter against the former WBC Franchise Champion Vasily Lomachenko this Saturday at the MGM Garden in Las Vegas and broadcast live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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May
May
Alexis “Lex” Rocha is gearing up to defend his hard-earned NABO welterweight title against the challenging Anthony “Juice” Young on Saturday, May 27. This 12-round showdown promises to deliver fireworks in the ring at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, broadcasted worldwide on DAZN starting at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Third Time’s the Charm: Eimantas Stanionis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. for WBA “Regular” Welterweight Title Official for July 8
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May
May
In this article, we delve into the highly-anticipated return of welterweight boxer Vergil Ortiz Jr. after overcoming a rhabdomyolysis flare-up caused by long COVID. Get the details on his upcoming showdown against Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA “regular” welterweight title and how Ortiz Jr.’s resilience and determination have prepared him for this thrilling bout. Don’t miss the action on July 8th at the AT&T Center in San Antonio!
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Dec
Dec
Las Vegas– Devin “The Dream” Haney made yet another title defense of his WBC lightweight title, winning a comfortable unanimous decision over Golden Boy’s former champion Joseph “Jojo” Diaz. Diaz was originally supposed to face Ryan Garcia, though the stablemate pulled out due to a hand injury shortly after the fight was announced. Though the […]
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Nov
Nov
Anaheim — In a Sock-Em Boppers style of fight all fans expected, Jaime Munguia defeated Puerto Rican veteran Gabe Rosado via unanimous decision with scorecards reading 117-111, 119-109, and 118-111 in their 12-round middleweight showdown. By showing great stamina, tremendous power, and the Mexican heart all fans love, Munguia proved he is no longer “too […]
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Jul
Jul
It seems that though a four-belt era allows champions various stylistic options when (and if) they wish to unify titles, boxing fans seldom see belt-holders with the urgency to prove to be the best of the division. Instead, we see Twitter battles, ducking accusations without actual negotiation attempts, and champions facing countless contenders we often […]
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Feb
Feb
While I’m sure the words “ya valio verga” have crossed the minds of countless Mexican boxers as they face the realization of inevitable defeat, Miguel “El Alacran” Berchelt actually voiced the words to his corner, serving as a premonition of the brutal knockout he would later suffer at the vicious hands of Oscar Valdez. Before […]
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Oct
Oct
Amidst Twitter “beef” and face-to-face confrontations between Golden Boy sensation Ryan “The Flash” Garcia and famous Youtuber turned DAZN recruit Jake Paul, boxing fans feared Garcia’s fight against Luke Campbell would once again be delayed at the opportunity for a social media megafight against the Paul brother instead. Following extensions for careful negotiations, however, Ryan […]
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Mar
Mar
Frisco, TX.— Mikey Garcia captured his first win at welterweight and 40th victory this past Saturday night, defeating former two-division world champion Jessie Vargas. The impressive victory came by way of unanimous decision in front of 11,019 boxing fans in the Ford Center at the Star. Vargas came in with the reach and height advantage […]