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Quiet man, with the loud punch
By David Galaviz -
Phoenix, AZ -
Checo Checo is what you will hear in any arena Sergio “Checo” Rodriguez of Hermosillo, Mexico is...
Liam Wilson back in AZ for some “unfinished business”
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Liam Wilson is back in a city for the first step in a mission to reclaim what he...
Valdez-Wilson: Title possibility surprises, motivates Valdez
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Kids and fans stood and waited in a line that stretched out into a parking lot and almost...
Canelo-Benavidez: Canelo demands prohibitive numbers
By Norm Frauenheim -
Canelo Alvarez threw out a couple of numbers that would seem to eliminate any chance he’ll ever fight David Benavidez
“One-hundred-and-fifty...
Michael Carbajal Way: A street sign for a Hall of Famer
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – The streets have always been part of Michael Carbajal’s identity.
He’s endured them. Survived them. Fought because of them....
All Eyes on Flores in Hometown Return
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
Gabriel Flores Jr., once one of the most highly regarded lightweight prospects in all of the sport, returns home...
Valdez-Wilson: Stakes heightened by title possibility
By Norm Frauenheim -
It looks as if stakes for the Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson fight March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ...
Jessie James Guerrero Returns in Stockton on Saturday
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
Nearly one year removed from his last fight, undefeated Jessie James Guerrero makes his long-awaited return to the ring this...
FOLLOW JOSHUA – NGANNOU LIVE
Follow all the action as Antony Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight slugfest. The packed undercard includes a heavyweight tussle between...
Tyson-Paul: Don’t call it a fight
By Norm Frauenheim -
Outrage is boxing’s oxygen. So, take a deep breath, because there’s plenty of it in the hours since Netflix announced...
Heavyweight division about to undergo unprecedented test from a novice
By Norm Frauenheim -
Francis Ngannou is no ordinary novice.
He’s been called one simply because of the numbers in his resume. They don’t add up to...
Haney-Garcia: News conference goes crazy
By Norm Frauenheim
It was part soap opera. Part outrageous. Often offensive. It was sometimes sad. Sometimes silly.
I’ll let somebody else decide what was real...
Waiting Game: Canelo still playing it
By Norm Frauenheim -
Canelo Alvarez’ news conference was a lot like a much-anticipated fight. It didn’t live up to the hype.
More of a...
QUOTES – 360 PROMOTIONS HOSTS LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUTS
Los Angeles, CA (February 10, 2024) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions hosted media workouts for a large contingent of Southern California press on Saturday at Wild Card Boxing...
Scarred Fury: Usyk has his target
By Norm Frauenheim
Tyson Fury’s cut is generating predictable skepticism and even a few conspiracy theories.
It’s as if he tripped, fell and hit his head...
Waiting on Canelo: For David Benavidez, it never ends
By Norm Frauenheim -
Jaime Munguia fought his way into the argument with a dramatic stoppage of John Ryder that transforms him into another...
De La Hoya hoping for Munguia-Canelo in September
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Oscar De La Hoya wants Jaime Munguia to fight Canelo Alvarez in September instead of May.
Before Munguia fought his way...
Munguia looks at Ryder and promises to make 2024 his year
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Jaime Munguia stepped off the scale, the Mexican flag behind him and Mexican fans in front of him....
Sweet Poison and the sweet science
By David Galaviz -
PHOENIX —Gabriella “Sweet Poison” Fundora (12-0, 5 KOs), of Coachella CA, will make her first defense of the IBF flyweight...
Hostile Crowd, Long Odds: Nothing new for John Ryder
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Hostile crowds, long odds are nothing new to John Ryder. He’s gone where few fighters ever have.
Last May,...
Oscar De La Hoya says he and Ryan Garcia are “on a united front’’
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Oscar De La Hoya, already busy promoting a real fight between Jaime Munguia and John Ryder, found himself...
De La Hoya says David Benavidez deserves the Canelo fight more than anyone
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Oscar De La Hoya and Jaime Munguia were in David Benavidez’ old neighborhood Wednesday, talking to kids gathered...
Rodriguez Primed to Make United States Debut in San Jose
By Mario Ortega -
Proud to carry on the boxing rich tradition of his hometown Salinas, California, promising bantamweight Andrew Rodriguez will make his...
Munguia-Ryder: Canelo is still the key to the super-middleweight puzzle
By Norm Frauenheim -
The map is changing. More gloves and heavy bags are tagged for Riyadh than Vegas these days. But one path...
Local Favorite Hernandez Back in Action Saturday
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Light heavyweight action fighter Tony Hernandez headlines a prospect-laden card as he takes on veteran Ramon...
Victor Guerrero to Make U.S. Debut in Sacramento on Saturday
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
One month removed from Robert Guerrero’s unanimous decision win over Andre Berto, the next generation of fighting Guerreros from...
FOLLOW BETERBIEV – SMITH LIVE
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Follow all the action as Artur Beterbiev defends the IBF/WBC/WBO Heavyweight title against former super middleweight champion Callum Smith. The Action begins at 9...
Spence’s second eye surgery within three years leaves questions, concern
By Norm Frauenheim -
Errol Spence Jr.’s announcement this week included a stunning video of him in a wheel chair with his right eye...
Top Rank Presents Unified Light Heavyweight Championship: Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN presented by AutoZone: Beterbiev vs. Smith will be presented live this Saturday, January 13, at 10:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m....
First Bell: 2024, a year for boxing to prove it’s still here
By Norm Frauenheim -
Five days after one year turned into a new one and some resolutions were already turning into broken promises, boxing...
