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Dmitry Bivol: He’s a prize fighter caught in the middle of a bigger fight
By Norm Frauenheim-
Dmitry Bivol doesn’t look like collateral damage. Not yet, anyway. But the controversy, if not the possibility, is there. Wladimir Klitschko made...
Canelo’s application of the Mayweather formula eliminates Benavidez
By Norm Frauenheim -
The deal is done, all nine figures of it, without any chance that Canelo Alvarez will face David Benavidez over...
Colbert, Garcia to Clash as Gutierrez Awaits the Winner
By Mario Ortega Jr.-
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Tomorrow night, heading a Showtime-televised tripleheader from the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chris Colbert...
Scottish Homecoming: Josh Taylor ready to go upscale
By Norm Frauenheim-
Josh Taylor has always hoped a castle would be in his future. He likes history. Mostly, he likes making some.
The castle will...
ORTIZ, JR. VS. MCKINSON – VIRGIL ORTIZ, JR. & OSCAR DE LA HOYA LA...
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 22, 2022) - Undefeated, WBO International Welterweight Champion, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), of Grand Prairie, Texas and Chairman...
Big numbers still add up to no Canelo for David Benavidez
By Norm Frauenheim -
It looks as if Canelo Alvarez has more deals on the bargaining table these days than he has clubs in...
Update: Opponent Drops Out, Lopez Bout Nixed from February 26th card in Las Vegas
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
As reported in this space yesterday, Mayweather Promotions’ 17-year-old junior welterweight prospect David Lopez was set to make his...
Promising Prospect: David Lopez
By Mario Ortega Jr.-
In the modern era of professional boxing it sometimes feels like some of the world’s best fighters are somehow pieced together...
Great Stakes: Shakur Stevenson and Oscar Valdez make it official
By Norm Frauenheim-
It’s never been much of a secret. It could be a great fight. Now, it’s official. Shakur Stevenson-versus-Oscar Valdez Jr. is going...
FOLLOW THURMAN – BARRIOS LIVE
Follow all the action as former world champions Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios get it on in a welterweight bout. The action commences at...
On The Clock: Thurman back against Barrios in a race to claim his remaining...
By Norm Frauenheim-
LAS VEGAS – Time is in his nickname. But time is not on his side.
Keith Thurman, who calls himself One Time, faces...
Carlos Castro quietly moves closer to stepping into the world-class spotlight
By Norm Frauenheim-
LAS VEGAS – It’s a noisy business. Maybe that’s why you haven’t heard much about – or from – Carlos Castro.
He’s the...
FOLLOW MAKABU – MCHUNU & BRYAN – GUIDRY LIVE
Follow all the action as llunga Makabu defends the WBC Cruiserweight title against Thabiso Mchunu; Also Trevor Bryan defends the WBA Heavyweight title against...
At What Price? Fury-Whyte figures to be next on the heavyweight bill
By Norm Frauenheim-
Can anyone make sense of the heavyweight mess? Sorry for the stupid question. But boxing’s old flagship is awash in uncertainty and...
FOLLOW RUSSELL JR. – MAGSAYO LIVE FROM RINGSIDE
Follow all the action as Gary Russell Jr. defends the WBC Featherweight title against Mark Magsayo. The show begins at 9 PM ET...
Canelo’s many options leave Benavidez with only frustration
By Norm Frauenheim-
Canelo Alvarez has options. David Benavidez has only frustration.
Canelo’s future has become a multiple-choice game. He was thinking about cruiserweight. Then, there...
Upper Cut Promotions Brings Live Professional Boxing Back to Sacramento with “Super Boxing Battles”...
By Mario Ortega Jr.-
ROSEVILLE, CA – Long established Sacramento area promoter Nasser Niavaroni’s Upper Cut Promotions will open its 2022 campaign this coming Friday,...
FOLLOW SMITH JR. – GEFFRARD LIVE
Follow all the action as Joe Smith Jr. defends the WBO Light Heavyweight Title against Steve Geffrard. The action begins at 10 PM ET...
Introducing Lizette Lopez
By Mario Ortega Jr.-
Troubled or at-risk youth stumbles upon or is otherwise introduced to the supportive arms of a boxing coach or coaches and...
Terence Crawford steps into the legal ring
By Norm Frauenheim-
It’s a lawsuit that probably shouldn’t surprise anybody. Its inevitability was evident throughout an awkward news conference a couple of months ago.
Bob...
A New Year starts a lot like the old one
By Norn Frauenheim-
Year-enders, 2021 awards and 2022 projections, were notable for one traditional category that was mostly overlooked, if not missing altogether.
There wasn’t a...
2022’s Opening Bell: A look at what could be waiting
By Norm Frauenheim-
Predictions, like glass jaws, are fragile. Hangovers from a New Year’s Eve party last longer.
The best resolution: Resolve to never make another...
Postponement Pandemic: Goodbye and good riddance to 2021, but first a look back
By Norm Fraienheim-
Another year ends the same way the last one did. Good riddance. At least, the approaching New Year can’t be postponed. It...
FOLLOW BETERBIEV – BROWNE LIVE
Follow all the action as Artur Beterbiev defends the IBF/WBC Light Heavyweight Titles against Marcus Browne.
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Olympic boxing fights to get off the endangered list
By Norm Frauenheim-
Olympic boxing is about to become what it has been known for making.
History.
At least, it sounds as if it’s closer to Olympic...
FOLLOW DONAIRE – GABALLO LIVE
Follow all the action as Nonito Donaire defends the WBC Bantamweight title against Reymart Gaballo
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Lomachenko looks at defeat and sees a comeback
By Norm Frauenheim-
With apologies to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Andre Ward and few others, defeat is a little bit like a scar. It’s hard to...
FOLLOW DAVIS – CRUZ LIVE!!!
Follow all the action as Gervonta Davis defends the WBA Lightweight title against undefeated Isaac Cruz. The fights begin at 8 PM ET /...
FOLLOW HANEY – DIAZ JR. LIVE
Follow all the action as Devin Haney takes on Joseph Diaz Jr. for the WBC Lightweight title. The action begins at 8 PM ET...
Delusional: George Kambosos said it all
By Norm Frauenheim -
It’s appropriate that the lightweight division and much of boxing have been turned upside-down, which is another way of saying...
