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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...
Inoue or Crawford? No losers in this debate
By Norm Frauenheim -
One year ends and another begins with a re-energized debate ignited by Naoya Inoue, who didn’t let a chance at a year-ending...
Year-End Combo: Saudi money, Inoue gets the last word
By Norm Frauenheim -
A year that included a goodbye to Showtime and hello to Amazon Prime is about to end. First, in Saudi...
Bam and Sunny: Tension builds for flyweight showdown
By Norm Frauenheim -
GLENDALE, Ariz. – There were no surprises on the scale. Off-the-scale, there weren’t many either.
On the scale, at least, Sunny...
Sunny Edwards calls Rodriguez a cheater in wild news conference
By Norm Frauenheim -
GLENDALE, AZ – Sunny Edwards called Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez a cheater Thursday, alleging that he has been using banned performance...
Sunny and Bam: A fight to be the modern Lord of the Flies
By Norm Frauenheim -
GLENDALE, AZ – Nobody has to ask Sunny Edwards for a prediction. It’s there, boldly stitched onto shorts he and...
FOLLOW HANEY – PROGRAIS LIVE!
Follow all the action as Regis Progaris defends the WBC Junior Welterweight Title against former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney. The action begins at...
Haney, Prograis Make Weight and Hate
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Devin Haney, until recently the unified lightweight champion, aims to make a splash in his...
Done Deal: First bell for PBC-Prime Video agreement expected in March
By Norm Frauenheim -
A deal, long rumored, became official Thursday with the announcement that Amazon Prime Video and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) have...
Update: Unbeaten Flores New Opponent for Owens in Mexico City on Saturday
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
While wrapping up his training camp, Hancel Gonzalez suffered an injury that forced him to pull out of the...
Ve Shawn Owens Looks to Close Out 2023 with a Bang
By Mario Ortega Jr. -
Welterweight contender Ve Shawn Owens will return to the ring this Saturday night as he takes on Colombian Hancel...
FOLLOW BENAVIDEZ – ANDRADE LIVE
Follow all the action as David Benavidez defends the WBC Interim Super Middleweight title against two-division champion Demetrius Andrade. The action starts at...
FOLLOW CAMERON – TAYLOR 2 LIVE
Follow all the action as Chantelle Cameron defends the Undisputed Super Lightweight Title in a rematch against Katie Taylor. The action Begins at...
Benavidez-Charlo: Fight still on, Charlo fined
BY Norm Frauenheim -
LAS VEGAS – The Jose Benavidez Jr.-Jermall Charlo fight was still on late Friday, saved by a deal reached after...
Boo Boo: Demetrius Andrade, hard to hit and hard to beat
By Norm Frauenheim -
LAS VEGAS – He has a curious nickname. He’s Boo Boo.
Insert punch line here, and many do in a business...
Canelo Who? David Benavidez says his own era is about to begin
By Norm Frauenheim -
LAS VEGAS – David Benavidez sounds as if he is ready to be more than just another fighter chasing Canelo...
Benavidez-Andrade: Only a broadcast network for next year is mandatory
By Norm Frauenheim -
It’s not exactly a surprise that the World Boxing Council decided this week that the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade winner will...
FOLLOW STEVENSON – DE LOS SANTOS LIVE
Follow all the action as Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos fight for the vacant WBC Lightweight Championship. The action begins at...
Trophy Talk the only real news to come out of the Charlo-Benavidez trash-talk session
By Norm Frauenheim -
There’s trash talk and there’s chaos.
The Jermall Charlo-Jose Benavidez edition of boxing’s long running, increasingly redundant exhibition tipped toward the...
Tyson Fury leaves Saudi with a bag of cash and a ton of uncertainty
By Norm Frauenheim-
Tyson Fury exited Saudi Arabia with a bag full of cash and a lot of questions after a controversial, problematic performance that...
