The clash between Mike Weaver and James Pritchard in August of 1987 is one that has been somewhat forgotten in the annals of boxing history. The fight, which took place in Pritchard’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, was a sensational display of heart, grit, and sheer determination from both fighters. Weaver, a former WBA heavyweight champion,
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One of the most anticipated showdowns in the world of boxing is set to take place this weekend at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. Liam Wilson is gearing up to face off against the formidable Oscar Valdez, a beast in the ring with titles in two divisions. The World Boxing Organisation has stamped this
Sebastian Fundora is entering the ring with a clear goal in mind – to defeat WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu. Despite his impressive height of 6’5″, Fundora acknowledges that utilizing it effectively is key to his success in this fight. In his previous bouts against Brian Mendoza and Carlos Ocampo, Fundora struggled to leverage
Promoter Leonard Ellerbe has raised concerns about Team Tszyu looking past the Sebastian Fundora fight on Saturday in favor of a potential match against WBO junior middleweight mandatory Terence Crawford. Ellerbe emphasizes that Fundora, also known as ‘The Towering Inferno’, is not a fighter that Tim Tszyu can afford to underestimate. The 6’5” Fundora poses
In an upcoming super middleweight matchup in Quebec, Canada on May 25th, undefeated fan favorite Christian Mbilli will be taking on Mark Heffron from Britain. Mbilli, known for his high punch output and knockout mentality, will be looking to secure his second win of the year against Heffron. While Heffron is a decent fighter, his
Subriel Matías, the IBF light welterweight champion, is set to defend his title against Liam Paro in Puerto Rico. Matias, with a record of 20-1 and 20 KOs, will have the home advantage in this match, taking place at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí. Despite Matias being the current champion, many boxing
Tim Tszyu, the undefeated 154-pound rising star, is set to face a completely unexpected opponent on Saturday. Originally scheduled to fight Keith Thurman, Tszyu now finds himself up against the towering southpaw Sebastian Fundora. This last-minute change in opponent presents a significant challenge for Tszyu, as he must quickly adapt his game plan to combat
There has been growing criticism towards Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez for not arranging a fight against David Benavidez. Former world champions, including Mike Tyson, Paulie Malignaggi, and Tim Bradley, have all expressed their disappointment in Canelo for not giving fans the fight they desire. Cultural Expectations Tim Bradley, in particular, emphasized that it is Canelo’s
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe believes that WBA light welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and his trainer have devised a strategy to exploit Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz’s aggressive fighting style for their upcoming showdown on Prime PPV this Saturday. Despite their efforts, the fight is considered the co-feature on the Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora card
Richardson Hitchins, a prominent figure in the boxing world, has weighed in on the upcoming title defense of Devin Haney against Ryan Garcia. He believes that Haney, with his impressive skills and unbeaten record, has the edge over Garcia in their headliner clash. According to Hitchins, Haney is not only a better fighter but also
Tim Bradley believes that the upcoming fight between WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora could potentially lead to stardom for the victorious fighter. He sees this fight as a stepping stone that could ultimately set up the winner for a bout against pound-for-pound fighter Terence Crawford in the fall. Bradley views this
British light heavyweight Dan Azeez has provided valuable insights into the upcoming fight between IBF/WBC/WBO 175-lb champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA belt-holder Dmitry Bivol. Azeez, who has sparred with Beterbiev before, highlighted the Russian’s unrelenting power and pressure in the ring. According to Azeez, Beterbiev’s power is so overwhelming that even with 20-oz gloves, he
The imposing figure of George Foreman struck fear into the hearts of his opponents in the 1970s, and his dominance was on full display on a fateful day 50 years ago. At the age of 25, with an unblemished record of 39-0, Foreman stepped into the ring to defend his world title against the highly
Gilberto Ramirez, also known as “Zurdo,” is set to face off against defending WBA champion Arsen Goulamirian in a highly anticipated cruiserweight title fight. Ramirez, who has already made history as the first Mexican fighter to win a world title at super-middleweight, is now looking to add another accomplishment to his name by winning a
In the past, the British heavyweight title held a significant status, with the champion becoming a household name. From legends like Henry Cooper to Lennox Lewis, the title fights garnered immense fan attention and admiration. The upcoming fight at The O2 in London between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke is set to revive some of