When boxing fans hear the name Victor Ortiz, the infamous fight with Floyd Mayweather often comes to mind. The incident where Ortiz headbutted Mayweather, only to be knocked out by a sucker punch, defined Ortiz’s career in the eyes of many. It’s unfortunate that one moment of poor judgment overshadowed Ortiz’s accomplishments in the ring.
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During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Zhilei Zhang made some bold statements regarding Anthony Joshua. Zhang, who holds a professional record of 27-2-1 with 22 knockouts, expressed his belief that Joshua is actively avoiding a potential bout between the two heavyweights. Zhang referenced their previous amateur encounter at the 2012 London Olympics, where
Naoya Inoue, the Japanese boxing sensation, has recently announced that he will remain in the super-bantamweight division for the next two years. Despite calls from some fans to move up to the featherweight division and pursue more titles, Inoue is determined to stay put at 122 pounds. Inoue emphasized the importance of being physically matured
Naoya Inoue, the pound-for-pound star and unified super-bantamweight champion, is set to face Irish fighter TJ Doheny in his next bout. Despite his impressive record of 26-4(20) and never being stopped, Doheny is relatively unknown to many fans. The former IBF super-bantamweight champion has won his last three fights by stoppage, all of which took
Teofimo Lopez, a two-weight world champion at 135 and 140 pounds, is considering making the move up to the welterweight division. Lopez, known for his power in the ring, believes that his skills and IQ will serve him well in the higher weight class. Despite still maturing as a fighter, Lopez is confident in his
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
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