Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to showcase his skills against Artem Harutyunyan in the main event on ESPN at the Prudential Center in Newark. Top Rank has carefully selected Harutyunyan as the opponent, considering factors such as lack of power, recent losses, inactivity, and age. It is speculated that this matchup was
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The recent expulsion of Ryan Garcia by the World Boxing Council (WBC) has stirred up controversy within the boxing community. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has openly criticized the WBC’s quick decision to expel Ryan without thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding his racist tirade on social media. De La Hoya raises valid concerns about whether
In a highly anticipated main event match on Saturday night, lightweight contenders William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera successfully weighed in for their showdown at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Zepeda, with an impressive record of 30-0 and 26 knockouts, is a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. On the other hand,
Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan successfully weighed in for their upcoming WBC lightweight title fight, but it was the tension during the face-off that truly set the stage for their battle. Harutyunyan attempted to upstage Stevenson with a double biceps pose, while Stevenson remained calm and confident, exuding a sense of superiority. This initial confrontation
In preparation for tomorrow night’s anticipated battle between heavyweights Alen Babic and Johnny Fisher, both fighters have successfully made weight. Fisher, also known as the “Romford Bull,” and at the age of 25, tipped the scales at 240.5 pounds. On the other hand, the 33-year-old Alen Babic, referred to as “The Savage,” came in at
The upcoming WBA cruiserweight title fight between Gilberto Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos has generated some buzz in the boxing world. However, it’s hard to deny that this match-up would have been far more intriguing a few years ago. Ramirez, the newly crowned WBA champ, is set to make his first title defense against Dorticos, a
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is facing criticism for his lackluster performances in recent fights. Despite his impressive amateur background and rapid progression in the professional ranks, Stevenson has failed to captivate the boxing community with his fighting style. Many observers have noted his tendency to play it safe in the ring, resulting in
Shawn Porter, a respected web host, has boldly claimed that the highly anticipated bout between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez will never come to fruition. Porter argues that Benavidez, with his impressive record of 29-0 and 24 knockouts, poses a significant threat to Canelo’s superstar status. The idea of Benavidez being a “nightmare” opponent for
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a highly anticipated unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing off against Martinez, whose aggressive style and awkward attacks have caught the attention of many fans. While Ioka is favored to win, Martinez’s age and unique approach to
The boxing world has been buzzing with the news that Chris Eubank Jr. has risen as the favorite to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed super middleweight championship in September on PPV. This unexpected turn of events has taken the pole position ahead of Edgar Berlanga and Jermall Charlo as the next potential opponent for
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan, but his eyes are already set on a bigger prize – Vasily Lomachenko. Stevenson has been vocal about his desire to face Lomachenko, questioning the latter’s courage and accusing him of avoiding a showdown. Despite Stevenson’s undefeated record and impressive
Shakur Stevenson claims that he is being deliberately sidelined by certain individuals in the boxing world, preventing him from having the opportunity to participate in high-profile fights that he believes he deserves. The accusations of being “blackballed” raise some interesting questions about the dynamics at play within the sport. It is no secret that certain
Former two-time middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs is gearing up to face Shane Mosley Jr. this Saturday night in a 10-round fight at the Toyota Center in Anaheim, California. Jacobs believes that a victory over Mosley Jr. will pave the way for him to secure a title shot at 168 pounds. However, the road to a
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has an undefeated record of 21-0 with 10 KOs under his belt. However, promoter Eddie Hearn is skeptical of Stevenson’s potential star power due to his defensive fighting style. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Stevenson’s status, he will need to undergo a drastic transformation in his approach
Jack Catterall, with a record of 29-1 and 13 knockouts, is eyeing a title shot against one of the light welterweight champions. His upcoming fight against former world champion Regis Prograis, with a record of 29-2 and 24 knockouts, on August 24th at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, England, could be a significant stepping stone