Ken Norton, a prominent figure in the heavyweight division during the 1970s, may not have won a title in the ring, but he certainly left a lasting impact on the world of boxing. Known for his grueling battles with fighters like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, Norton’s career was defined by his resilience,
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On Saturday, August 10th, the Tingley Coliseum will witness a showdown that could crush the dreams of local hero Angelo Leo in front of his home crowd. The broadcast on ESPN+ will kick off at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK, with the main event of Lopez vs. Leo scheduled for 11 p.m. ET
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has recently claimed that watching Terence Crawford’s fight against Ismail Madrimov has made him rethink his previous opinion on whether Crawford could beat unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. De La Hoya initially believed that Crawford’s skill set would be too much for Canelo, even in the 168-pound weight class.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Edgar Berlanga for claiming to have Puerto Rico behind him in his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Despite being from New York, Berlanga has been playing up the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico angle to promote the fight. De La Hoya, who has spent more time in Puerto Rico
In the world of boxing, the heavyweight division always captures the imagination of fans with its power and excitement. The potential matchup between Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole promises to be an epic battle between two massive fighters. Zhang, tipping the scales at over 280 pounds, will face off against Bakole, who has also exceeded
At the age of 26, many believed that Ryan Garcia was on the cusp of greatness in the world of boxing. With incredible speed, athleticism, and crossover appeal, Garcia seemed destined for stardom. His victory over Haney, where he scored three knockdowns on the way to a dominant win, solidified his status as a rising
Terence Crawford has adamantly denied using Canelo Alvarez’s name to promote his fight against Israil Madrimov, which took place last Saturday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Despite Canelo feeling that his name was being exploited to generate interest in the Crawford-Madrimov bout, Crawford maintains that he did not need to rely on Canelo’s
In a recent press conference, rising star Edger Berlanga made it clear that he is not intimidated by the boxing legend, Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga expressed his desire to break Canelo’s face in their upcoming match, scheduled for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The young challenger, with a record of 22-0 and
Zhilei Zhang, the towering Chinese southpaw heavyweight, has been making waves in the boxing world with his impressive performances and knockout power. However, despite his success in the ring, Zhang has been unable to secure a fight with British superstar Anthony Joshua. According to Zhang and his team, Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn are
The anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford was something that many boxing fans were looking forward to. However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding who ultimately put an end to the potential matchup. Canelo himself claims that he informed Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi money man, that he was not interested in discussing any fights
Canelo Alvarez recently expressed his dissatisfaction with Turki Alalshikh’s comments regarding a potential fight between him and Terence Crawford. Turki had suggested the matchup, but Canelo felt that it was not the right time or opponent for him. In addition, Canelo was upset about Turki’s decision to schedule a UFC event on the same night
When Caleb Plant advised Edgar Berlanga to focus on Canelo Alvarez and not himself, he raised a valid point. Berlanga’s behavior at the Los Angeles press conference seemed distracted and unfocused, as he engaged in a verbal exchange with Plant instead of keeping his attention on his upcoming opponent. This lack of focus could be
Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has raised concerns about the premature nature of Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Lopez Sr. believes that Berlanga lacks the necessary experience to compete at a high level and that his promoters have not aided his development by matching him against subpar opposition. This approach has led many to
In a recent match in Paris, GB boxer Lewis Richardson faced off against Mexican boxer Marco Alonso Verde in the semi-finals of the 71KG category. The fight, which was described as entertaining and close, ended with Verde taking the win by a narrow margin of 3-2 from the judges. This result led Team GB to
During a recent press conference in Los Angeles, challenger Edgar Berlanga caused quite a stir when he lost control and tried to physically attack unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Security had to step in to prevent the situation from escalating further as Berlanga’s emotions got the best of him. Canelo Alvarez remained composed for