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Wilder and Mbilli Prevail in their Friday Features
Deontay Wilder and Christian Mbilli headlined two different Friday night main events with contrasting story lines. Wilder, the 39 year-old former WBC heavyweight titlist once headlined cards at The Kingdom Arena, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand, Barclay Center and the Staples Center. Last night he fought the unknown Tyrrell Herndon at the obscure Charles Koch Arena…
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KO of The Year Contender! Plus Other Boxing News and Views
Brian Norman Jr Scores Stunning KO in Japan Norman made his first defense of the WBO welterweight championship with this brutal fifth round KO in Japan. This is easily a contender for knockout of the year and is a brutal one shot finish. Norman is now likely to be seen as the number one welterweight…
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Hitchins Hits Body: Kambosos KO’d!
Richardson Hitchins made his first defense of his IBF 140 lb. title last night at Madison Square Garden with a viscous body attack. This was a dominant performance from beginning to end as Hitchins turned in an exciting showing. Hitchins who has been a pure boxer lacking in fire scored just his eighth stoppage last…
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Mid June Report: Boxing News, Views, and Stories
Fabio Wardley Scores Stunning Come From Behind KO Wardley continues his undefeated streak through twenty fights reaching 19-0-1 18 KO’s with a tenth round miracle versus Justis Huni. For nine rounds the story was a domination by the Australian heavyweight Huni who led on all three scorecards. The judges agreed that Warldey had only won…
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On the Lighter Side: Humor and Boxing
While watching an interview from Chris Algieri regarding Jaime Munguia’s drug test results I came across this gem from the past. Chris showed a lot of heart in his defeat to Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China. His trainer Chris Lane showed a lack of brains. This is among the all time best comedic moments in…
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Bek the Bully Outlasts Fulghum in Vegas Thriller
Bektemir Melikuziev the Uzbek prospect best known as Bek the Bully improved to 16-1 with ten knockouts after last night’s grueling decision victory. The win is his ninth in a row since he was knocked out by Gabriel Rosado back in 2021. The crowd at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas was treated to an…
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Josh Taylor Upset in Hometown Return!
Josh Taylor returned to the ring for the first time after a 364 day absence. Making a long awaited debut at welterweight Taylor was facing a lightly regarded but capable Ekow Essuman. Despite being the odds favorite and fighting in his backyard of Glasgow, Scotland, Taylor was defeated for a third consecutive time. The decision…
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Richard Torrez Jr. Will Never Be World Champ?
No those are not my words or expressed opinion but a comment made on a short posted to the Instagram page for heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr. The comment was met with obvious derision for a guy posing with Doritos and beer in his profile pic. Sure the guy may not be a boxer, may…
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Daniel Dubois Pulverizes Anthony Joshua in Five!
IBF Heavyweight Title (First Defense for Dubois) Wembley Stadium London, United Kingdom DAZN PPV Matchroom Promotions & Queensberry Promotions Daniel Dubois 21-2-0 vs Anthony Joshua 28-3-0 Daniel Dubois pulled off the upset yesterday in London after sending Anthony Joshua down to the canvas four times. Dubois began his assault early in round one when he…
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Prediction: Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois
When: Saturday September 21, 2024 Where: Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom How to watch: DAZN App PPV $19.99 Title: IBF World Heavyweight Title (First defense for Dubois) Two of the United Kingdom’s top heavyweights are set to do battle today. Dubois holds the advantage in youth at twenty-seven years old and is the defending…
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