Xander Zayas’ fight on ESPN against Patrick Teixeira did not meet the expectations of fans as he secured a ten-round unanimous decision victory in a lackluster contest at Madison Square Garden. Despite improving his record to 19-0 with 12 knockouts, Zayas failed to showcase the star potential that Top Rank had hoped for. Winning over
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In a bout that hardly lived up to the hype, Bruce Carrington, floating somewhere between WBO #4 and WBC #7 in the featherweight rankings, managed to dispatch Brayan De Gracia via an eighth-round TKO. However, it was clear to spectators that this mismatch was far from exciting. Carrington flung De Gracia to the canvas in
Xander Zayas, the undefeated #5 WBO 154-lb contender, is set to face off against Brazilian knockout artist Patrick Teixeira in a ten-round showdown on ESPN. At just 21 years old, Zayas is being fast-tracked by his promoter, Bob Arum, in hopes of capitalizing on the growing interest in the 154-lb division. With the possibility of
In a recent boxing match in Montreal, Canada, unbeaten 168 pound puncher Osley Iglesgias delivered a terrifying knockout blow to Russian veteran Evgeny Shvedenko. The Cuban star unleashed a flush right hook to Shvedenko’s head in the opening round, causing him to collapse heavily to the canvas. The impact of the punch was so severe
Martin Bakole’s trainer, Billy Nelson, is oozing with confidence ahead of the heavyweight clash between Bakole and Jared Anderson. Nelson fully expects Bakole to secure a quick stoppage victory over Anderson, setting the stage for even bigger fights in the future. Specifically, Nelson is eyeing a potential bout with Zhilei Zhang in China, confident that
The recent fight night at the Seminole Hard Rock in Florida witnessed an electrifying Welterweight showdown between Blair “The Flair” Cobbs and Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner. The 34-year-old Cobbs (17-1-1, 10 KOs) left a significant impact by dropping Broner (35-5-1, 24 KOs) in the second round, even knocking out one of his teeth in the
In a thrilling match last night at The Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, Blair Cobbs secured a significant win against the once-prominent Adrien Broner. The ten-round fight was undeniably entertaining, with Cobbs ultimately claiming a well-deserved unanimous decision victory. The judges’ scores were fairly close, with two cards reading 96-93 in favor of Cobbs, and
Gervonta Davis, in an interview with PBC’s ‘Gloves are Off,’ revealed his true feelings about being nervous regarding Ryan Garcia’s power. Davis admitted to feeling genuinely nervous after speaking with Ryan’s brother, who warned him about the formidable power that Garcia possessed. This conversation took place before their fight in April last year, and it
Xander Zayas and Patrick Teixeira are set to face off in a highly anticipated junior middleweight bout at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Zayas, with an impressive record of 18-0 and 12 knockouts, is looking to prove himself against the more experienced Teixeira, who holds a record of 34-4 with
In the upcoming fight between Frank Martin and Gervonta Davis, the odds seem heavily stacked against Martin. It appears as though he is going into the ring like a knife against a gunfight. The media has been showering Davis with attention, calling him the favorite to win, the undefeated three-division champ. On the other hand,
The much-criticised Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight has recently been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Initially scheduled for July 20th, the fight was postponed due to Tyson’s “medical emergency.” This turn of events, attributed to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up, led to skepticism among fans and critics alike. With many expressing relief at the thought of
The clash between Ike Ibeabuchi and David Tua in 1997 remains etched in boxing history as one of the most thrilling and brutal encounters in the heavyweight division. Both fighters, unbeaten sluggers with a penchant for delivering and absorbing punishment, stepped into the ring with the intention of leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
In a recent press conference ahead of his fight with Frank Martin, Gervonta “Tank” Davis claimed to have intimidated his opponent and his brother. Davis believes that he got into Martin’s head, creating a sense of fear and intimidation. While mind games and psychological warfare are common in the world of boxing, it’s important to
The boxing world is abuzz with speculation as IBF interim heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, expresses his hopes for a potential bout between his fighter and Anthony Joshua on September 21st at Wembley Stadium. However, Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, have remained tight-lipped about their intentions regarding this matchup. Despite Dubois’ impressive
In the upcoming welterweight fight between Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner and Blair ‘The Flair’ Cobbs, the stage is set for an intense battle of skill and determination. With Broner weighing in at 146 pounds and Cobbs at 145.6 pounds, the match-up is seen as a 50-50 fight by many fans. Despite Broner’s decline in work