Janibek Alimkhanuly is set to defend his IBF and WBO middleweight titles against Andrei Mikhailovich, a relatively unknown fighter, this Saturday. This fight, happening at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, may not be the most compelling match-up for the Top Rank-promoted Janibek in his quest to become a star
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Last Saturday night, William Zepeda showcased his power and skill in the boxing ring by stopping Giovanni Cabrera in the third round with a devastating body shot. With a flawless record of 31-0, including 27 knockouts, Zepeda has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. His performance against
With the support of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 18-year-old Curmel Moton is quickly garnering attention as one of the most promising young talents in the sport. Last night, on the undercard of the Nate Diaz Vs. Jorge Masvidal event in Anaheim, California, Moton showcased his skills by securing a decisive second-round victory over Nikolai Buzolin,
The fight between Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka in Tokyo, Japan was one filled with action and drama. However, the overall excitement was overshadowed by the shocking scoring from the judges. The scores of 120-108, 117-111, and 116-112 not only do a disservice to both fighters but also leave fight fans questioning the integrity of
Shakur Stevenson, the undefeated WBC lightweight champion, managed to hold onto his title with a twelve-round unanimous decision over Artem Harutyunyan. However, despite the victory, Stevenson’s performance fell short of expectations. Throughout the fight, Stevenson’s fans remained eerily quiet, expressing their disappointment with his lackluster showing. Stevenson failed to deliver the knockout he had hoped
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, recently faced off against challenger Artem Harutyunyan in a fight that left fans underwhelmed. Despite being the clear winner with scores of 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112, Shakur expressed frustration with his opponent’s tactics. Post-fight, Shakur shifted all the blame onto Harutyunyan, accusing him of running and merely trying to
As WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson prepares to battle Artem Harutyunyan tonight on ESPN, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling matchup. Stevenson’s last performance was impressive, and fighting in his hometown at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey adds an extra layer of excitement to the event. One of the standout moments of tonight’s
The news of former two-time featherweight champion Orlando Salido being involved in a serious accident that resulted in the death of a man has left the boxing world in shock. Reports indicate that Salido crashed his truck into a man’s house, causing fatal injuries to a 61-year-old man and injuring his 53-year-old wife. The extent
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ assistant coach, Kenny Ellis, has officially declared that Ryan Garcia has blown his chance for a rematch against the undefeated superstar following a racist rant. This decision has the potential to cost Tank Davis a significant financial opportunity and could hinder his career. Ryan Garcia, known as the ‘Face of Boxing’ in
Future Hall of Famer Gennady Golovkin has expressed his openness to fighting again if the proposed Saudi Boxing League becomes a reality. Despite being 42 years old and holding a prestigious position as the president of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee, Golovkin maintains a “never say never” attitude towards a potential comeback. He seems enthusiastic about
The recent controversy surrounding boxer Ryan Garcia has sparked a heated debate within the boxing community. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has been vocal in his criticism of the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) decision to expel Garcia following his racist tirade on social media. De La Hoya believes that the WBC acted hastily and did
As expected, both William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera successfully made weight for their main event bout on Saturday night. The weigh-in took place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the two contenders. The event is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on
Shakur Stevenson successfully weighed in for the title defense of his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan, who is looking to upset the champion. Both fighters weighed in with Stevenson at 134.1 pounds and Harutyunyan at 134.8 lbs. The face-off between the two fighters had an interesting dynamic as they smiled at each other, with
The official weigh-ins have concluded for the anticipated heavyweight battle between Alen Babic and Johnny Fisher in London. The younger Fisher, known as the “Romford Bull,” tipped the scales at 240.5 pounds, while the experienced Babic, also known as “The Savage,” weighed in at 216.4 pounds. It was no surprise that Fisher carried more weight,
The WBA has ordered a fight between newly crowned WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and former two-time champion Yuniel Dorticos. This match-up, although intriguing, would have been even more exciting if it had happened a few years ago. Ramirez, with a record of 46-1(30), is coming off a loss against Dmitry Bivol at 175