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...
David Benavidez agrees to plan for a 175-pound bout versus Gvozdyk
David Benavidez is moving up.
But not necessarily on.
Benavidez intends to move up the scale to light heavyweight, one division above the Canelo Alvarez-dominated super-middle...
O’Shaquie Foster Defeats Abraham Nova by Split Decision; Retains Junior Lightweight Title
O'Shaquie Foster retained the WBC Super Featherweight world title with a 12-round split decision over Abraham Nova at The Madison Square Garden Theater.
Foster scored...
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...
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...
FOLLOW LOPEZ – ORTIZ LIVE!
Follow all the action as Teofimo Lopez defends the WBO Junior Welterweight world title against Jamaine Ortiz. The action begins at 10:30 PM ET...
Teofimo Lopez Decisions Ortiz; Retains Jr. Welterweight Title
It wasn't pretty, but Teofimo Lopez won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jamaine Ortiz to retain his WBO Junior Welterweight title at the Michelob...
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...
Statement Delivered: Munguia stops Ryder
PHOENIX -- A statement was demanded.
Statement delivered.
Jaime Munguia did what Canelo Alvarez could not. He stopped a tough, smart John Ryder Saturday night in...
Eddie Hearn looking at AZ for projected Super Fly showdown
By Norm Frauenheim -
PHOENIX – Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is looking to bring Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez back to Arizona for a projected Super...
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...
Hernandez Decisions Ayala in Sacramento
By Mario Ortega Jr. (ringside)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Light heavyweight Tony Hernandez sent his local following home happy as he scored a workmanlike six-round unanimous...
Natasha Jonas Defeats Mikaela Mayer by Split-Decision to Defend Welterweight Title in Thriller
In a war, and early Fight of the Year candidate Natasha Jonas won a 10-round split-decision over former 130-lb champion Mikaela Mayer to defend...
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...
Beterbiev Stops Smith in 7; Retains Unified Light Heavyweight Titles
Artur Beterbiev retained the IBF/WBC?WBO Light heavyweight tiles with a decisive and destructive seventh round stoppage of former super middleweight champion Callum Smith at...
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...
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...
Morrell Stops Agbeko in 6
Valenzuela Knocks Out Colbert in 6
In the night’s co-feature lightweights Chris Colbert and Jose Valenzuela met in an anticipated rematch that was dominated from...
