Edgar Berlanga’s assertion that he is the most significant puncher that Canelo Alvarez will face when they meet in September raises several questions. While Berlanga may believe in his own power, his track record doesn’t entirely support his claim. Despite his impressive knockout ratio in the past, his recent fights against B-level opponents have left
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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is looking forward to putting together a mega-card featuring Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda, all on the same night. However, there is uncertainty surrounding Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s involvement in the event following his controversial victory over WBC interim champion Serhii Bohachuk.
The upcoming fight between Christian Mbilli and Sergey Derevyanchenko promises to deliver a level of excitement that may outshine even the highly anticipated Canelo fight. Mbilli, an undefeated Frenchman with a record of 27-0(23), is known for his non-stop punching style that never fails to entertain fans. On the other hand, Derevyanchenko, a Ukrainian warrior
As the much-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the former heavyweight champion. Usyk represents perhaps the toughest challenge Fury has faced in his career, with the outcome of this fight potentially defining the trajectory of Fury’s future in the sport. Recently turned 36-year-old Fury has been
Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez recently made some bold statements during an appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game. He declared that his fights are different from others, showing confidence in his star power. This declaration came as a response to the upcoming clash between his fight with Edgar Berlanga and a UFC event scheduled
Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he will not be showing any sympathy for his challenger, Edgar Berlanga, in their upcoming fight on September 14th. The trash-talking from Berlanga seems to have sparked a fire in Canelo, who is determined to punish the #1 ranked WBA mandatory in their match at the T-Mobile Arena
Terence Crawford, a well-known name in the boxing world, has decided to vacate his WBO welterweight title. This move leaves him with only one of his previously held four belts at 147 pounds. The decision to relinquish the title has paved the way for Brian Norman Jr. to be upgraded from WBO interim 147-pound champion
Trevor McCumby, with an undefeated record of 28-0 and 21 KOs, is determined to make a name for himself by defeating former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant for the WBA interim 168-lb title. Despite not having made the millions like his opponent or enjoying a high-profile career like him, McCumby is driven by his
The possibility of Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya collaborating to organize a major boxing event featuring Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda has caught the attention of fight fans. Following discussions at the recent Ortiz-Serhii Bohachuk bout, De La Hoya and Alalshikh appeared to have reached a
As former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury turns 36 today, the boxing world is abuzz with speculation about his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, who suffered his first pro defeat at the hands of Usyk in their last match, is facing immense pressure to come out victorious in the upcoming bout. The criticism surrounding Fury’s
Trainer Jeff Mayweather has made a strong recommendation for Vergil Ortiz Jr. to steer clear of a potential fight with Terence Crawford. After witnessing Ortiz’s recent struggle against Serhii Bohachuk, Mayweather believes that the 26-year-old Texas native is not ready to face someone of Crawford’s caliber. Despite the judges awarding Ortiz a majority decision victory
In a stunning turn of events, Angelo Leo, a former champion at 122 pounds, secured the IBF belt at 126 pounds with a spectacular knockout victory over defending champion Luis Alberto Lopez. The match, held in Leo’s hometown of Albuquerque, showcased his incredible skill and power, as his perfect left hook dropped Lopez hard in
Promoter Tom Loeffler is not happy with the outcome of the fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk. According to him, Bohachuk had the upper hand in the fight, landing more punches and causing damage to Vergil’s face. However, despite his efforts, the judges scored the fight in favor of Vergil, leading to a
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has made it clear that he is determined to set up a unification fight between WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz and WBA champ Terence Crawford. This announcement comes on the heels of Vergil’s recent twelve-round majority decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk. De La Hoya emphasized that the decision
The highly anticipated rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez has been confirmed and is set to take place on December 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. This rematch comes after their thrilling encounter in August 2023, which saw Navarrete emerge victorious via a wide decision. Despite the outcome, the intensity of the fight