Willie Pep, the legendary defensive fighter, continues to be remembered through a new mural in Hartford, Connecticut. The artwork, created by artist Corey Pane over a three-day period, captures Pep in action against his four-fight rival Sandy Saddler. The mural stands at an impressive 20 feet wide by 12 feet tall, showcasing Pane’s dedication to
The official weigh-ins have been completed for the upcoming super bantamweight clash scheduled to take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Unified champion Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 pounds, marking the heaviest weight of his career. His opponent, TJ Doheny, tipped the scales slightly lighter at 121.5 pounds. With both fighters making
The boxing world is abuzz with the upcoming fight between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez, scheduled for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, has been vocal about his intention to “shock the world” by defeating the superstar Alvarez. However, critics are skeptical of
Manager Rick Mirigian is confident that Devin Haney will come out on top in a rematch against Ryan Garcia, as long as the fight is fair and conducted on a “level playing field.” This prediction sets the stage for what could be a highly anticipated and potentially game-changing bout between these two talented fighters. One
Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez’s recent victory over Miguel Marriaga showcased the resilience and determination of both fighters. Marriaga, a heavy-handed Colombian boxer, exceeded expectations by starting the fight strong and landing powerful right hands with knockout intentions. Despite being considered past his prime at 37 years old, Marriaga’s aggressive approach caught Nunez off guard in the
Irish warrior TJ Doheny is no stranger to Japan, having visited the country regularly. He has amassed five impressive wins there, which he believes will give him an edge when he faces the formidable “Monster” Naoya Inoue. The stakes are high, with all four super bantamweight belts on the line. Despite his previous victories, Doheny
“Sugar” Cain Sandoval proved to be anything but sweet as he dominated veteran Ramiro Duno in a display of sheer brutality at the Chumash Casino Resort. With a record of 14-0 and 12 knockouts, Sandoval showcased his skills in a masterclass performance that left Duno reeling. Round after round, Sandoval relentlessly attacked, seemingly more interested
Diego Pacheco’s recent victory over Maciej Sulecki has sparked discussion about his next opponent in preparation for a potential fight against unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Promoter Eddie Hearn is carefully considering the next steps for Pacheco, aiming to find an opponent who will help “bridge the gap” and elevate his skills for a
Diego Pacheco, the #1 ranked WBO super middleweight contender, faced off against journeyman Maciej Sulecko in a less than thrilling fight that ended in a sixth-round knockout. Pacheco, standing at 6’4″, started the match by utilizing his jab and right hands to control the action against his opponent. Despite his calculated aggression, Pacheco struggled defensively,
As Terence Crawford decides to vacate his WBA welterweight title, the spotlight shifts to Eimantas Stanionis, who has been elevated as the new WBA welterweight champion. This development brings hope to IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as he aims to become undisputed at 147. However, with the challenges in negotiating fights in the welterweight division,
The boxing world was left in shock and sadness when the legendary Rocky Marciano tragically passed away at the age of 46 in a plane crash. Marciano, also known as “The Rock,” had a perfect 49-0 record and had plans to go into business with the Petronelli brothers in setting up a construction business and
Diego Pacheco will be facing off against Maciej Sulecki in a high-stakes twelve-round bout at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. This match-up has garnered a lot of attention, with Pacheco being touted as a rising star in the super middleweight division. Promoter Eddie Hearn has high hopes for Pacheco, stating that he
Diego Pacheco weighed in at 168 lbs, just slightly heavier than his opponent Maciej Sulecki who weighed in at 167.4 lbs. This close weight range suggests that both fighters are physically prepared for their upcoming 12-round headliner match, which will take place on August 31st at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Promoter
Terence Crawford, with an impressive record of 41-0 with 31 knockouts, is facing a pivotal moment in his career. His recent fights against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and IBF, WBA, and WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. have left much to be desired. His lackluster performance against Madrimov raised questions about his ability
The unification fight between IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and WBO champ Brian Norman Jr. has been called off. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Ennis will have to decide whether to defend his title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian or vacate the belt and move up to the 154-pound division. Fans are eager to