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Posted on 07/21/2021 By: Hans Themistode For as much as both Demetrius Andrade and Jermall Charlo don’t like each other, they share a considerable amount of similarities. The pair turned pro in 2008 just a mere two months apart. Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) captured his first world title at 154 pounds in 2013. Charlo (32-0,

Posted on 07/20/2021 By: Hans Themistode Mario Barrios has had quite a bit of time to reflect on the first loss of his professional career. Just over a month ago, the 140-pound contender attempted to use his size, strength and overall skills to punish Gervonta Davis. The two squared off in Atlanta Georgia at the

Posted on 07/20/2021 By: Hans Themistode After picking up the biggest win of his career, Oscar Valdez won’t receive a soft touch in his return to the ring. The current WBC super featherweight world titlist made it look extremely easy in his previous ring appearance against Miguel Berchelt. Although Valdez was viewed as the prohibited

Posted on 07/20/2021 By: Hans Themistode After spending the past few months telling the public that Anthony Joshua would take on mandatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk, fans patiently waited for an official fight date from promoter Eddie Hearn. Now, after finalizing the entirety of their deal, both the where and when have been revealed. “Olympic Gold

Posted on 07/19/2021 By: Sean Crose “Pacquiao is something of a Renaissance man,” the Washington Post stated about Manny Pacquiao on Monday. “He was a congressman, and now a senator. He’s won 12 major world boxing titles. He’s won titles in eight weight divisions— from flyweight to welterweight. He’s a pop and ballad singer (He’s recorded his own ring

Posted on 07/19/2021 By: Oliver McManus What should have been remembered as a fantastically ferocious fight between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano, has been cruelly overshadowed by an example of incompetent judging. A fight that was set to return an undisputed champion at 154lbs suddenly turned into a hotbed of disputes: primarily around Nelson Vazquez’

Posted on 07/19/2021 By: Hans Themistode Rolando “Rolly” Romero continued his winning way this past Saturday night. The WBA interim 135-pound belt holder crushed late replacement opponent, Anthony Yigit. Before the two stepped into the ring, both men stepped onto the scales. Needless to say, Rolly wasn’t too pleased as Yigit came in 5.5 pounds

Posted on 07/18/2021 By: Hans Themistode Jermell Charlo has always taken exception to his name not being mentioned on the vast majority of pound-for-pound lists. As the truculent Houston native scrolls through his boxing resume, he notices notable wins against the likes of Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin and Jeison Rosario. In the mind of the

Posted on 07/18/2021 By: Sean Crose If you saw Saturday’s Jermel Charlo-Brian Castano fight, you knew right away something was wrong when the decision was read. The fight was a brilliant, back and forth affair. Most on social media seemed to feel that Castano edged it, but frankly it wouldn’t have been outrageous to say

Posted on 07/18/2021 By: Hans Themistode Unlike previous opponents, Jermell Charlo found Brian Castano a much more difficult combatant to deal with. The two stood mostly toe to toe at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas last night. On the line, was Charlo’s WBC, WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine 154 pound titles – while

Posted on 07/18/2021 By: Sean Crose The 34-1 Jermell Charlo faced the 17-0-1 Brian Castano at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas Saturday night. At stake was the undisputed super welterweight championship. The fight was the main attraction of a Showtime card, and was scheduled for 12 rounds. The first round saw each man

Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Sean Crose “There is no bullshit.” says Eric Kelly. The noted trainer is standing before his gym, South Box, a famous boxing hub in the Bronx. He’s lean, this man, leans and animated. It’s clear he’s passionate about the subject at hand, that subject being boxing – and in particular Premiere

Posted on 07/17/2021 By: Hans Themistode In just a few more hours, Brian Castaño will attempt to become the first undisputed 154-pound world champion in the four belt era when he takes on unified titlist, Jermell Charlo. The WBO belt holder smiles from ear to ear as he envisions having his hand held high in

Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Sean Crose The 34-1 Jermell Charlo will be facing the 17-0-1 Brian Castano at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas Saturday night. At stake will be a whole slew of title belts as well as the position of top super welterweight in the world. The fight is the main attraction

Posted on 07/16/2021 By: Hector Franco Often times the current era of boxing is maligned and castigated as being less than eras of the past. While no one would describe this period as a “golden era” or compare it to the 1980s, there are a few standout positives that should be appreciated. This weekend at

Posted on 07/14/2021 By: Hans Themistode Not only does Jake Paul continue to reiterate that at some point, he’ll take on a professional boxer but also, in the near future, he’ll be well equipped to take on Canelo Alvarez. For now though, the social media star will face someone who isn’t well versed in the

Posted on 07/15/2021 By: Sean Crose It wasn’t all that long ago when lineal heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury was a true mess. Consumed by mental illness, food, drugs and alcohol, the man dropped out of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko, the former long reigning king of the heavyweight division, then seemed to

Posted on 07/15/2021 By: Hans Themistode Vergil Ortiz has continued to get better and better every time he steps foot inside the ring. As a result, his level of competition has continued to rise. Recently, the Dallas native took on former 140-pound titlist, Maurice Hooker. Although he was considered a step up in competition, Ortiz