The recent near-miss assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has left shock waves reverberating throughout the country. Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when shots were fired, narrowly missing him and hitting him in the ear. The immediate reaction of Trump instinctively ducking under the podium showcased a moment of vulnerability
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Pernell Whitaker, known as “Sweet Pea,” was a boxing genius whose career was tragically cut short on July 14th, 2019, when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in his native Virginia. His death marked the end of a remarkable life that had brought so much joy to fans and
The return of big-time boxing to Philadelphia brought about a true spectacle last night, with IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis stealing the show. Ennis, at just 27 years old, made quite the statement by forcing David Avanesyan to retire at the end of round five due to jaw damage. With this victory, Ennis improved
Philadelphia, once known as “The City of Brotherly Love,” used to be a thriving hub for big boxing matches. However, the city has not seen a major fight event since the 1970s. The upcoming match featuring Jaron “Boots” Ennis at Wells Fargo Center is generating excitement as it has the potential to revive the boxing
In a surprising turn of events, Raymond Muratalla and Tevin Farmer have been elevated to the main event slot for this Saturday’s fight at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Originally slated to be the co-main event, the sudden removal of IBF/WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly due to dehydration has
This Saturday night, boxing fans are eagerly anticipating Jaron Ennis’s return to the ring in a homecoming bout at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ennis, also known as Boots, has had to deal with some outside the ring issues recently, particularly in court regarding his representation. Despite speculation from the boxing public, it’s important
Australian super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman made a bold decision to take on a fight prior to his mandatory shot at 122-pound king Naoya Inoue. The risk paid off as Goodman emerged victorious in a thrilling bout against Chainoi Worawut. However, the victory came at a cost as Goodman broke his left hand in the fourth
This Saturday night in Philadelphia, all eyes will be on Jaron “Boots” Ennis as he defends his IBF welterweight title against Russian fighter David Avanesyan. With Ennis being the clear favorite with the betting odds, many see this fight as a coming-out party for the young star. Avanesyan, who has faced big names in the
The boxing world is buzzing with speculation about who will be the next opponent to face Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. Surprisingly, David Benavidez is not in the running, leaving two contenders as the most likely candidates for the upcoming fight. The contenders in question are Edgar Berlanga from Puerto Rico and Chris Eubank Junior from
The super flyweight division is currently one of the most exciting divisions in boxing, with multiple world champions vying for the top spot. Jessie “Bam” Rodriguez holds the WBC title, while Fernando Martinez recently added the WBA strap to his IBF belt. Kosei Tanaka rounds out the trio of world champions with the WBO belt
With the support of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 18-year-old 130-pounder Curmel Moton is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most talented young prospects in the sport. His recent victory on the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal card in Anaheim, California, where he improved his record to 4-0(3) with a second-round stoppage of Nikolai
Gennady Golovkin, the renowned boxer who is on his way to becoming a Future Hall of Famer, has recently expressed his openness to the idea of returning to the ring. The potential catalyst for his return would be the establishment of the Saudi Boxing League, a concept that has been gaining traction in the boxing
There are talks that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may be making a comeback for a shot at the WBC welterweight title later this year. Current champion Mario Barrios could potentially face Pac Man in what would be a highly anticipated match-up. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has expressed his approval for Pacquiao challenging Barrios for the
The ongoing feud between British boxing stars, Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch, has escalated to a point where insults are being hurled on social media. What once was a friendship between the two, who even shared the same trainer in Rob McCracken, has now turned into a public spectacle. It all started when Froch criticized
Terence Crawford, a pound-for-pound star and future Hall of Famer, is set to challenge Israil Madrimov for the world title at 154 pounds on August 3rd in Los Angeles. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Crawford and his team may be underestimating Madrimov by looking past him to a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez. Hearn believes