{"id":20271,"date":"2026-04-10T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?p=20271"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:17:51","slug":"the-usa-boxing-news-the-global-publication-that-packs-a-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?p=20271","title":{"rendered":"The USA Boxing News &#8211; The Global Publication that Packs a Punch!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"malwarebytes-root\" style=\"position: fixed; inset: 0px 0px auto; z-index: 2147483647; width: 100%;\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0000863930MsoNormal\" align=\"center\">\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/origin-of-the-usa-boxing-news\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10717\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10717\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/USABoxingNews3_16_1016-1024x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1455\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/USABoxingNews3_16_1016-1024x234.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/USABoxingNews3_16_1016-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/USABoxingNews3_16_1016-768x176.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/USABoxingNews3_16_1016-4x1.jpg 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1455px) 100vw, 1455px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27398 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"779\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112.avif 626w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112-300x211.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112-128x90.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112-32x23.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/44th-anniversary-logo-with-silver-number-blue-ribbon-vector-design-logo-design-template-design_696157-17095-e1768576425112-1x1.avif 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Covering the Great, Exciting, and Wonderful <\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Sport of Boxing for five Decades<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/USABN-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"USABN Collage\" width=\"4096\" height=\"5120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/USABN-Collage.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/USABN-Collage-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/USABN-Collage-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/USABN-Collage-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">This <em>Website\u00a0<\/em> is for the True Boxing Fan interested in both current events as well as Boxing&#8217;s rich history and assortment of the most colorful sporting and entertainment characters who ever lived!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike the typical and boring boxing websites on the internet, here readers will be introduced to a one-of-a-kind Boxing Website not seen anywhere else!! Included are pages highlighting up to date <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Boxing News Stories and Pre<\/em><\/span><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ss Releases from the Boxing Twins <\/span><\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">featuring Boxing News Stories and Information on upcoming fights<\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Boxing Newsreel<\/em><\/span><\/span><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">column featuring a travelogue of the boxing world<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> from small club shows to championship boxing promotions <\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">and <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Overseas Boxing Matches<\/em><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> by Per-Ake Persson inside,\u00a0\u00a0as well as\u00a0various and numerous Stories featuring the <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>USA Boxing News Bare Knuckle Corner\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">h<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">istorical and rare photographs of\u00a0<\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fighters&#8217; Training and Fight Gallery<\/span><\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, and extraordinary and rarely seen film clips of the greatest boxing movies ever on film on the\u00a0<\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Best All-Time Boxing Movies<\/span><\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> page, and <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Joe Catena&#8217;s Ring Rage Column<\/em><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, and <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>even a<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0page on the legendary musical group <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Beatles and Boxing<\/span><\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, plus <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">many more exciting and o<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>ne-of-a-kind pages and features!!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Another one-of-a kind section of this website is <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News Comics and Drawings Page<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> This includes an exciting collection of boxing comics,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>cartoons, and<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> drawings that offer a new and exciting page for the true history-oriented boxing fan.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Boxing Historian, Icon, Author, and Hall of Famer, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bert Sugar<\/span> once said of<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em> The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/span>, &#8220;They\u00a0demonstrate an enthusiasm for the\u00a0sport that has not been seen in a boxing publication in a long time. <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> has become what the <em>Police Gazette<\/em> was over 100 years ago &#8211; namely the most informative, original, and entertaining boxing publication of its generation.&#8221; The same goes for this website.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>If you are a real boxing fan &#8211; <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> is the website you cannot live without!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>This goes for boxing fans and to fighters and champions as well.\u00a0 Recently, former two-time boxing champion <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bobby Czyz<\/span> commented that, &#8220;All things considered,<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em> The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/span> stands alone as the greatest boxing publication on the newsstands today, and so does the website.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">More champions, trainers, cut men, judges, cornermen, referees, and promoters read <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/span> more than any other boxing publication, thereby making it one of the top sports periodicals in the world!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Boxing Hall of Fame Editors John and Alex Rinaldi present the fans of pugilism with a rich and extraordinary array of stories, videos, cartoons, comics, book reviews, columns, photos, and writings from their award-winning staff for the mutual enjoyment and benefit to the serious Boxing Fan!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22074\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-1024x958.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-1024x958.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-768x718.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-1536x1437.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-2048x1916.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-128x120.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Collages-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1270px) 100vw, 1270px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">The Website where Boxing and its Legends come to Life!<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28171 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-907x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-907x1024.jpg 907w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-1360x1536.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-113x128.jpg 113w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/490593450_1067990582027596_5036095877593613503_n-e1768576870986.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Fights on the horizon for the now dangerous Deontay Wilder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29600\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1217\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i-7.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After pummeling Derek Chisora for 12 rounds &#8211; Deontay Wilder is back big time in the heavyweight picture and his next opponents are all marquee names that will result in huge paydays for the great and dynamic Wilder. Besides that with his recent win, Wilder is expected to benefit from Chisora\u2019s #2 position with the IBF and the Bronze Bomber, and fistic assassin, may be within touching distance of a shot at becoming a two-time world champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">First on the list is the former heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua &#8211; the same Anthony Joshua who ducked Wilder in his prime. Now they are all knocking on Wilder&#8217;s door because the Bronze Bomber has returned and re-generated his hammer-like right hands and his vicious left hooks. More importantly Wilder has become once again a high-priced fighter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29599\" style=\"width: 903px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29599\" class=\" wp-image-29599\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fabio Wardley\" width=\"893\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b7fd01d0-c3f9-11f0-8456-eff94716b162-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">WBO Champion Fabio Wardley<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some of the potential matches involve at least four fighters &#8211; 1) WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk; WBO Heavyweight Champion Fabio Wardley; 3) Anthony Joshua; and 4) Dillian Whyte.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As for Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21 KO&#8217;s), he is the least of the four fighters. While his record is not a stellar one, it is still a good one. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whyte is known for his aggressive style, and has notable wins over Joseph Parker, Oscar Rivas, and Derek Chisora (twice), but losses against Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Alexander Povetkin.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"rfc76c_9,rfc76c_a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=rfc76c_8\/TKHnVd\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> Though he is another big Brit at 6&#8217;4&#8243;, he is not a household name as the others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29602\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29602\" class=\" wp-image-29602\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81.jpg\" alt=\"Dillian Whyte\" width=\"730\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81.jpg 278w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/download-81-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Dillian Whyte<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next one up, is the present WBO Heavyweight Champion Fabio Wardley who won the title by scoring a terrific 11th-round stoppage over Joseph Parker in late 2025.\u00a0 Like Wilder, Wardley is another UK fighter who has a solid record of 21-0-1 (20 KO&#8217;s). Wardley has also recently stated he wants Wilder for his U.S. debut, viewing it as a massive opportunity to prove his power against one of the most feared punchers in boxing history. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Presently, the WBO champion is scheduled take on former champion Daniel Dubois in his first title defense on May 9 at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meanwhile, Dubois, who was at his peak in 2024, secured victories over the likes of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua all by stoppage, but he was also stopped last time out by Usyk.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The next fighter is Anthony Joshua, who may be one of the biggest purses out there plus he holds a pretty good resume as a two -time World Heavyweight Champion who holds a record of 29-4 (26 KO&#8217;s), but has been knocked out by both Daniel Dubois and Andy Ruiz, Jr. Although he was badly beaten by Dubois in September 2024, he still remains a force to be reckoned with. Against Wilder, Joshua will be facing arguably one of the biggest punchers of all time who appears to be getting back into his stride.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29603\" style=\"width: 1185px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29603\" class=\" wp-image-29603\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Joshua\" width=\"1175\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1.jpg 860w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2252802127-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Anthony Joshua<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Interestingly enough, former IBF and WBC Super Middleweight Champion and fellow Brit Carl Froch said of Joshua, \u201cWilder is still a big name, he has now come off the back of a win against Chisora, so he is fresh in the mind of everybody, but I don\u2019t know if AJ believes that he can beat Deontay Wilder. Maybe he does, maybe he wants to come back and maybe he wants to fight again. But I think if Deontay Wilder throws a couple of meaningful right hands and connects on AJ\u2019s chin, then the fight is over. AJ will be knocked out. He has got to fight confident in that fight. He has got to get behind the jab, and he has got to put shots together. Wilder looks like he can still tee up and load up with that right uppercut and that right hand \u2013 if he connects on AJ\u2019s chin, it could be game over.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29604\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29604\" class=\" wp-image-29604\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Oleksandr Usyk\" width=\"955\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-128x67.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-32x17.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oleksandr-usyk-at-weigh-in.webp 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Oleksandr Usyk<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The last fight is none other but the undefeated Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk. While he is the reigning champion, he is at this point the most difficult fighter to beat. Usyk has a way of staying alive in his fights and he keeps on offensive. While many, including THE USA BOXING NEWS, believe Tyson Fury won the first fight, he is still undefeated and tough one to beat.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While Wilder may be looking at retaining the heavyweight title, we expect that Joshua will be an easier fight\u00a0 with possibly the greatest purse.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Time will tell as Wilder holds all the cards again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\">Rising lightweight Jacob \u201cLefty\u201d Marrero Looks to Impress in His First Main Event Next Week in Hartford<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29615\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-99x128.jpg 99w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fight_poster_with_jacob_lefty_marrero-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fully committed to boxing after some legal trouble early in his pro career, Bridgeport-based southpaw Jacob \u201cLefty\u201d Marrero will be looking to impress on April 18 in his first main event and his first-ever bout involving a belt of any kind.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The unbeaten Marrero, 11-0 (8), will be taking on Rowin Javier Sanchez for the vacant WBC Fecarbox lightweight championship at the Connecticut Convention Center.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis fight, though it\u2019s not in my hometown, but in Connecticut (and the state\u2019s capital), I\u2019m just excited and grateful for the opportunity,\u201d said Marrero. \u201cThis is definitely one of the dreams of mine. You know, it\u2019s not the main belt, but it\u2019s a belt that means a lot to me because I\u2019ll be the first fighter from my city to actually win a title like that, so it gives me extra motivation to show everybody that Bridgeport has talent, that Bridgeport breeds champions, and I\u2019m just ready to go out there and showcase my talent. I\u2019m in the best shape of my life.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero has been in training camp since January, as he was initially training for a February bout that fell by the wayside.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero-Sanchez headlines Riverside Rumble, a Jimmy Burchfield-promoted Pro-Am show that takes place in the largest convention facility between New York and Boston, and which also provides scenic views of the Connecticut River. The 26-year-old Marrero has come a long way from incarceration in 2018 for assault and burglary.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29614\" style=\"width: 1169px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29614\" class=\" wp-image-29614\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgeport's Jacob &quot;Lefty&quot; Marreroin action.\" width=\"1159\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1.jpg 861w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jacob_1-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bridgeport&#8217;s Jacob &#8220;Lefty&#8221; Marrero in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIf it wasn\u2019t for boxing, I don\u2019t really know where I would be,\u201d he said. \u201cIf I wasn\u2019t in the gym at all, I think I would just be running the streets, you know, getting involved with people that I shouldn\u2019t get involved with and doing things I shouldn\u2019t be doing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When he returned to Ortiz Boxing Gym after some time away, Marrero\u2019s longtime trainer Carlos Nieves sat him down and queried him as to whether he was truly ready to dedicate himself to boxing, or not.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cEver since then, I kind of locked in, said Marrero, who added he wasn\u2019t even fully focused as an amateur. Talent helped him get to a New England Golden Gloves title at 16, but he and his coach often talk about the heights he might have reached in the non-paid ranks had he been laser-focused early on. He made it as far as the quarter finals and the semi-finals of the National Golden Gloves in different years but knows he could have won it all if his mentality had been different.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI was always one leg in and one leg out,\u201d said Marrero. \u201cI could have won multiple national titles, but I don\u2019t live in the past. I live in the present now. I just know that in any training camp where my head is focused and I\u2019m training hard, I feel like I can compete with anyone in the ring.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In Marrero\u2019s previous outing, October 11 at Foxwoods, he stopped 40-fight veteran Emiliano Martin Garcia in the second-round of a scheduled eight-rounder.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While Sanchez doesn\u2019t bring the breadth of experience that Garcia brought to the ring \u2013 he\u2019s 6-2-3 \u2013 Marrero doesn\u2019t underestimate anyone who steps between those ring ropes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019ve seen a little video on him,\u201d said Marrero. \u201cHe comes to fight. He\u2019s got heart. I give all my props to him. I\u2019m expecting a great fight. I\u2019m training harder than ever and whatever he brings to the table, I\u2019m ready to adapt and I\u2019m ready to showcase my skill set.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Hartford now, Bridgeport in the future, perhaps? While many fighters dream of fighting in Las Vegas or Madison Square Garden, and more recently, the Barclays Center, Marrero\u2019s dream is to one day fight for or defend a belt in the Total Mortgage Arena in his hometown. Seventeen years ago, Norwalk native Travis Simms brought championship boxing to the Park City when he defended his WBA junior middleweight strap at the Total Mortgage Arena (then called the Arena at Harbord Yard), taking big-time boxing away from the casino crowd for one night. Marrero would love to follow in Simms\u2019 shoes in that respect.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI always said, if I could fight in my hometown that would be one of my biggest dreams,\u201d said Marrero, adding, \u201cBecause that just goes to show anything is possible with hard work and consistency. Dreams do come true if you put your mind to it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero fights for his city, his family, but especially his immediate family unit, his girlfriend Sydney and their two-year-old daughter Alaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Though still a young man, Marrero has matured a great deal since first becoming a professional fighter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m just grateful for all the trials and tribulations,\u201d he said. &#8220;Because without those lessons, without the people in my corner, none of this would be possible, and I wouldn\u2019t have the mindset that I have now.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero added, \u201cBoxing has completely changed me. Boxing has given me a new life. Boxing has given me a different perspective on life\u2026I always say to everybody, I don\u2019t have to be the world\u2019s greatest fighter, but I just want to be the best fighter I can possibly be, be the best person I can be, for my family, my gym and everybody that supports me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero \u2013 who cites Sugar Ray Leonard, Hector Camacho, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Terrance Crawford and Shakur Stevenson as some of his favorites to watch film of -officially signed with Burchfield\u2019s CES Boxing last summer. In addition to gleaming techniques and moves from the greats of the sport, the southpaw and self-described \u201cboxer-puncher\u201d said he also often picks up things from the skilled amateurs he\u2019s around.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI watch everybody. I\u2019m very open-minded,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marrero said he plans to campaign at 135 pounds for some time, but will eventually move up to the junior welterweight division. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">He added he doesn\u2019t have a motto or slogan he lives by, but notes that his \u201ctoughest opponent is myself.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI say, if my mind\u2019s not right, I\u2019ll be helping my opponent beat me,\u201d said Marrero. \u201cSo my coach always says as long as I\u2019m right, and I\u2019m training right, nobody can beat me but myself, so I always try to put that in my head.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cRun that extra mile, do those extra sit-ups, go those extra rounds. You never know what your opponent\u2019s doing, but can\u2019t nobody beat me in there when I\u2019m on my A-game, so I just try to live by that.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Go in and give 110 percent in the ring. Leave it all in the ring and you beat me at my A-game, kudos to you, but if you beat me and I know I didn\u2019t do enough in training camp, I wouldn\u2019t feel right, so I don\u2019t ever want to live with that regret.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As for April 18, \u201cI\u2019m looking to put on a boxing clinic,\u201d said Marrero.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To purchase tickets for the Hartford fight card, log onto <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">https:\/\/cesfights.com\/tickets\/<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29618\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"583\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/channels4_profile-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>USA Opens Strong at\u00a0<\/b><b>2026 Gee Bee Tournament In Helsinki<\/b><\/span><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><i>Team USA Goes Undefeated on Day One<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>HELSINKI, Finland. (April 2026) \u2013 <\/b>USA Boxing\u2019s Elite High-Performance Squad is off to a red-hot start in Helsinki, Finland, for the 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament. Team USA secured its first two medals of the tournament after Dustin Jimenez (65 kilograms) and Alexis Proctor (65 kilograms) earned unanimous decision victories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The United States went undefeated with three victories on Thursday, beginning with Jayshannet Zapata (54 kilograms). The New York native made her international debut against Scotland\u2019s Stephanie Kemacha, and after winning the first two rounds 4-1 each, she secured her first international win via a 3-2 decision. Zapata moves on to the quarterfinals, where she will now face Switzerland\u2019s Miette Bagutti in bout four on Friday, beginning at approximately 5:45 a.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Following Zapata\u2019s victory, Alexis Proctor (65 kilograms) also secured her first international victory for the United States after earning a 5-0 victory over Sweden\u2019s Dina Daoud. Proctor punched her ticket into the semifinals with the performance, securing her first international medal in the process. She will now face Norway\u2019s Madeleine Angelsen on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rounding out day one for the Stars and Stripes was Dustin Jimenez (65 kilograms), who returned to international competition in dominant fashion after earning Team USA\u2019s second 5-0 victory of the day and the first international win of his amateur career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jimenez won every judge&#8217;s vote in all three rounds, including a 10-8 score in the third round over Norway\u2019s Yusup Jama Yusup, advancing the New York native into his bracket&#8217;s semifinals. With Thursday\u2019s win, Jimenez assured his first international medal, and he will now face France\u2019s Mohamed Ounai on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Team USA will have four boxers entering the ring on Friday, with three of them making their international debut. Zapata will be the first American to step into the ring, followed by Deborah Grant (57 kilograms), who will take on Belgium\u2019s Ana Khunjua. Grant will box in bout seven at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Also making their international and tournament debuts on Friday are Yahir Diaz-Martinez (60 kilograms) and Kentrell Rouser (70 kilograms). Diaz-Martinez will go up against Belgium\u2019s Nadir Boulaiz in bout 10 at approximately 7:10 a.m ET, while Rouser will square off with Switzerland\u2019s Timm Kellenberger at approximately 9:10 a.m. ET.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Throughout the competition at the 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament, the United States will be led by National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.), and assisted by Holly Gregson (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Billy Rafalko (Philadelphia, Pa.), and Ronald Wright (Columbus, Ga.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Additional tournament information for the 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament, including the broadcast links, daily bout sheets, results, tournament updates, and more, will be uploaded to the event page on the USA Boxing website, where followers can find the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usaboxing.org\/geebee-boxing-tournament-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>2026 GeeBee Boxing Tournament<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b><u>Thursday, April 9 Results<\/u><\/b><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 54 KG: Jayshannet Zapata, USA vs. Stephanie Kemacha, SCO | W 3-2 Women\u2019s 65 KG: Alexis Proctor, USA vs. Dina Daoud, SWE | W 5-0 Men\u2019s 65 KG: Dustin Jimenez vs. Yusup Jama Yusup, NOR | W 5-0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b><u>Friday, April 10 Schedule<\/u><\/b><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 54 KG: Jayshannet Zapata, USA vs. Miette Bagutti, SUI<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 57 KG: Deborah Grant, USA vs. Ana Khunjua, BEL<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-Default\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 60 KG: Yahir Diaz-Martinez, USA vs. Nadir Boulaiz, BEL<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 70 KG: Kentrell Rouser, USA vs. Timm Kellenberger, SUI<b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b><i><u>About USA Boxing<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4142376053gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">USA Boxing was established to promote and grow Olympic-style boxing in the United States and to inspire the tireless pursuit of Olympic gold and enable athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence. Additionally, USA Boxing endeavors to teach all participants the character, confidence and focus they need to become resilient and diverse champions, both in and out of the ring.\u00a0<b>USA Boxing is one team, one nation, going for gold!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Deontay Wilder defeats tough Derek Chisora in a thrilling, clobbering, action packed slugfest that catapulted the Bronze Bomber back to the top of the heavyweight ranks<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29584\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2269842539_large_cropped.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a sold-out fight in England, Deontay Wilder has returned to the summit of the heavyweight mountain and it appears that he is back on the top of his game. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Like the legendary Phoenix, Wilder has finally shown the slugging ability that has made him one of the greatest punchers of his generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Known for his hard punching ways, in front of a packed house of British fans at The O2 Arena in London, Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KO\u2019s) beat Chisora so badly that the Bonze Bomber has now re-emerged again as one of the top punchers in the game.\u00a0 So much so, that Wilder&#8217;s next fight will probably be a highly anticipated and lucrative bout against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the win, Wilder has unleashed the warrior&#8217;s spirit again, which is by itself, a frightening force of nature. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As if the clouds have parted in the boxing world, Wilder has become once more a force to be reckoned with in the red-hot heavyweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although Wilder clearly won the fight, the judges surprisingly scored the bout a split-decision win for the former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder, who edged Chisora by scores of 115-111 and 115-113, with only one blind-like judge scoring it for Chisora at 115-112.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Notwithstanding, Chisora (26-14, 23 KO&#8217;s) still made a good account for himself in the fight. He fought courageously and was the aggressor throughout much of the fight. The problem for the Brit was that while taking the position of a bull, he soon realized he was actually against a matador who packed a bigger and more devastating punch than he did.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29580\" style=\"width: 1180px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29580\" class=\" wp-image-29580\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-1024x689.webp\" alt=\"Chisora (R) and Wilder (L) trading blows\" width=\"1170\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-1024x689.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-768x517.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-1536x1034.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-2048x1379.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-128x86.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-32x22.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gettyimages-2269841747-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Chisora (R) and Wilder (L) trading blows.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From round one on, Chisora chased after Wilder with hard shots to the body, only to have the former heavyweight champion counter with short left hooks and right crosses to the jaw that made the Brits head nearly spin around as if it was a pinwheel. Still to his credit, Chisora never really backed down and continued to keep throwing punches even though his head was quickly blowing up to the size of a pumpkin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By round seven, due to the Bronze Bomber&#8217;s explosive punches, Chisora&#8217;s chances of winning was quickly dropping from possible, to slim, to none, eventually to the fate of a nuclear disaster.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29591\" style=\"width: 1101px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29591\" class=\" wp-image-29591\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wilder (L) knocking Chisora (R) around in round 8.\" width=\"1091\" height=\"1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1-121x128.jpg 121w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1-30x32.jpg 30w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wardley-on-Chisora-Wilder-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Wilder (L) knocking Chisora (R) around in round 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By rounds 8 and 10, Wilder, appeared like the Wilder of old, as he began loading up on power shots, and landing 99 of them from 341 thrown in total, according to Compubox data.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Beginning in the first minute of round 8, all hell busted loose when Chisora tried to trap Wilder in the corner of the ring only to have Deontay begin an offensive march towards him as if entering a killing field.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Within seconds, Wilder&#8217;s punches were soon winging in the air producing a fusillade of blows that caused the Brit to retreat as if he was trying to get away from the bullets of a army machine gun nest. Unfortunately for the Brit, Wilder threw every punch in his arsenal as <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chisora was bounced around the ring like a pinball. Moments later, Wilder smashed Chisora along the ropes, thereby scoring his first knockdown in the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Surprisingly, the referee Bates should have stopped when Chisora&#8217;s corner risking disqualification losses in the opening round when one coach bafflingly entered the ring, and then again in the eighth, when they appeared to help Chisora up after he got punched through the ropes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By the fight&#8217;s end, besides the ruling of one lone judge, most, if not all felt that Wilder has won the fight. And with the win &#8211; Wilder has climbed back to the top of the heavyweight hill.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29594\" style=\"width: 722px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29594\" class=\"wp-image-29594\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138.jpg\" alt=\"The Call Out between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder\" width=\"712\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138.jpg 201w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138-103x128.jpg 103w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2026-04-07T162225.138-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Call Out<\/em> <\/span>between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides the big-time win Wilder\u2019s total earnings for the fight was between $6 million and $8 million, while Chisora\u2019s purse was between $4 million and $6 million, factoring in guarantees, pay-per-view shares, and commercial revenue tied to the event.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cLike I said before, many people doubted me, many people counted me out,&#8221; said Wilder. &#8220;Many people threw dirt on my name, but you can\u2019t throw dirt on someone who\u2019s chosen. I\u2019m chosen. And each and every time I step into the ring, every time I train I\u2019m getting better and better and better together. I\u2019m truly healed and I\u2019m truly back.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With the win, an even bigger payday appears to be going forward between Wilder and Anthony Joshua &#8211; which would a fight between two former champions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While Joshua appeared to duck Wilder in his prime, the Brit is now considering a fight for big bucks against Wilder in England.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua\u2019s career-long promoter, Eddie Hearn, told The Stomping Ground post-fight that he \u201cabsolutely\u201d remains interested in booking that bout, adding: \u201cIt\u2019s a big fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder himself even made a play for it when walking backstage, eyeballing and fist-bumping Joshua, before saying, to his face: \u201cLet\u2019s do it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29575\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906.jpg 948w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29607\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101903.416.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing Signs Rising Los Angeles Prospect Jahvad McDermott<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Marc Abrams<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Los Angeles, CA \u2014 Wise Owl Boxing proudly announces the signing of undefeated super welterweight prospect Jahvad McDermott, a towering and highly promising talent out of Los Angeles, California.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Standing at an imposing 6-foot-6, McDermott brings a rare blend of size, athleticism, and power to the super welterweight division. With physical dimensions comparable to reigning world champion\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Fundora<\/a>, McDermott is expected to create serious problems for opponents throughout the division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cJahvad is a force to be reckoned with,\u201d said\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mark Habibi<\/a>, founder of Wise Owl Boxing. \u201cHe\u2019s still very young in his boxing career, but his upside is tremendous. His size alone is going to give a lot of fighters in the division a very difficult time, and when you combine that with his power and athleticism, you\u2019re looking at a future star.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The signing of McDermott is the latest addition to a rapidly expanding Wise Owl Boxing stable, which has quickly established itself as one of the most respected and talent-rich groups in the sport. The roster includes world champions, top contenders, Olympians, and high-pedigree fighters positioned to compete at the highest level.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29606\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1232\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-09T101908.335.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re building something very special,\u201d Habibi added. \u201cOur stable has been growing rapidly, and we\u2019ve assembled elite fighters across the board\u2014world champions, Olympians, and future world champions. Jahvad fits right into that mix, and we\u2019re excited to have him on board and begin developing him into a superstar.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While officially listed as 1\u20130, McDermott has already competed in two professional bouts, with one victory yet to be reflected in official records. Despite being early in his professional journey, he has shown clear signs of his potential, combining natural physical advantages with strong athletic ability and developing ring skills.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With the backing of Wise Owl Boxing and a focused development plan, McDermott is expected to quickly emerge as one of the most intriguing rising fighters in the super welterweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing remains committed to identifying, developing, and elevating elite talent, and the addition of Jahvad McDermott further strengthens its position as a premier force in boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Chris &#8220;Sandman&#8221; Thomas Back in the Win Column<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29596\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-1024x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"926\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163502.539.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chris \u201cSandman\u201d Thomas is back in yellow &amp; black! He reunited with his longtime coach- NJ Boxing Hall of Famer, Shawn Darling and improves to 16-3-2, 10ko! He defeated Philadelphia\u2019s Greg Hackett with a six-round unanimous decision at Harrahs Chester Pa on the Stictbiz Promotions card. After turning pro at 18 he won a couple regional belts and lost in WBC &amp; WBA regional title bouts. He\u2019s hoping to bounce back into the rankings where he was before taking a couple year hiatus after 2020\/Covid! He just lost 75lbs &amp; is down to cruiserweight and the next fight this fall will probably be back at light heavyweight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29597\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-83x128.jpg 83w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mail-2026-04-07T163647.068.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">New York, NY \u2014 April 7, 2026 \u2014 Tickets are now on sale for the Ring Masters Championships 2026 Finals, taking place April 10, 2026 at the InfoSys Theater at Madison Square Garden. The event will feature 24 bouts showcasing the top amateur boxers from across the New York Metropolitan area.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since January, more than 450 athletes have competed across 22 events throughout the region, advancing through qualifying bouts to earn their place in the finals.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis has been an exciting year of competition,\u201d said Sonya Lamonakis, Vice President of USA Boxing Metro. \u201cWe had more shows than last year, more entries, and bigger crowds. We are looking forward to having new champions on April 10, 2026.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ring Masters remains New York\u2019s premier amateur tournament, providing a direct pathway from regional competition to the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Tulsa, Oklahoma this May, and onward to international competition and the Olympics.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re proud to present the Ring Masters Championships, our premier tournament and a true proving ground for Metro\u2019s best,\u201d said Ray Cuadrado, President of USA Boxing Metro. \u201cThe 2026 class has elevated itself at every stage, earning the opportunity to compete on center stage at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Each Senior division features standout athletes who have fought their way to the finals, many by stoppage, showcasing a high level of skill and determination. While I\u2019m excited to see all finalists perform, names like 132 lb Elite Female Morgan Iocono, 198 lb Elite Male Isaac Parker, and 198+ lb Senior Novice Male John Henriquez highlight the depth of talent this year. There are many more deserving of recognition.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This is what Ring Masters represents, growth, grit, and elite amateur boxing on a world-class stage.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For returning finalist Carmine Gentile (165 lb Elite Male), the return to Madison Square Garden reflects both momentum and familiarity with the stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cMaking the finals was a great feeling. Winning by KO to advance to the finals was a big moment, and it gives me good momentum going into the finals.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He now enters the finals aiming for a second consecutive title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI am excited to fight again for Ring Masters finals going for the back to back championships. Fighting in Madison Square Garden means a lot.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThere\u2019s no better place to fight as a boxer than the Garden.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nikki Campbell, The Last Round. Photo Credit: Mia Riccardi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nikki Campbell (132 lb Elite Female) enters the finals with a longer view, seeking a fifth title across four weight classes and building on years of competition within the tournament.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m honored and beyond grateful to be experiencing this normally once in a lifetime opportunity for the 5th time.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Her experience brings a different kind of pressure and perspective to the stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m ready to perform under the bright lights of MSG, push my limits and represent everyone who has supported me on this journey!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">USA Boxing Metro is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by its membership, the boxing community, and its partners. The tournament is made possible by a network of volunteers, officials, coaches, and staff, who contribute their time and expertise to support athlete development and opportunity.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This year\u2019s tournament is made possible by the support of sponsors including: Ticketmaster, USA Boxing Metro, Millions.co, Boxing Insider Promotions, Superare, Clean Rite Center, Infosys Theatre at Madison Square Garden, and Sting Sports.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe are thrilled to continue our partnership with Metro supporting the best boxers in a night of boxing at MSG, on the road to the Olympics,\u201d said Zachary Lipari, Founder and Owner of Superare. \u201cWe both stand for fairness and greatness in boxing and it\u2019s been a perfect fit.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Doors open at 5:30 PM. First bout at 6:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at Madison Square Garden\u2019s event page. Group tickets for parties of nine or more are available by calling 212-465-6080.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Heavyweight Champion Max Baer with Joe DiMaggio and Tommy Henrich<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29562\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-1024x890.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1308\" height=\"1137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-1024x890.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ddddMax-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-1.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1308px) 100vw, 1308px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29561\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-1024x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1209\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-1024x227.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-768x170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-128x28.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-32x7.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2-5x1.jpg 5w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Baer-R-visits-Joe-DiMaggio-C-and-Tommy-Henrich-L-at-the-Yankees-spring-training-camp-in-St.-Petersburg-FL-on-March-5-1950.-2.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29567\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-1024x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-128x45.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-32x11.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473-3x1.jpg 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180345.473.jpg 1985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>\u2018Rumble at the Rink II\u2019<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Bobby Laing vs. Russ Kimber in intriguing <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Intra-state match-up between Massachusetts Light Heavyweights on May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Quincy<\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29568\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"893\" height=\"1116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180340.984.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ab_C k_w D_F H_7bcz en_0 P_2bJhi p_R m_Z14vXdP I_ZkbNhI gl_FM\" role=\"toolbar\" data-test-id=\"message-toolbar\" aria-label=\"Keyboard navigation group. Use arrow keys to navigate, or tab to the next group.\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Robert Trieger<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ab_C k_w D_F H_7bcz en_0 P_2bJhi p_R m_Z14vXdP I_ZkbNhI gl_FM\" role=\"toolbar\" data-test-id=\"message-toolbar\" aria-label=\"Keyboard navigation group. Use arrow keys to navigate, or tab to the next group.\">\n<div class=\"D_F\">\n<ul class=\"hd_n D_F ab_C M_0 P_0 O_N r_BN cZW7ROP_A\">\n<li class=\"D_F M_3gIMd cdPFi_Z1oI2WW cdPFi4_Z29WjXl rtlR_h_2gl0WC\" role=\"menuitem\" data-test-id=\"REPLY\">\n<div class=\"jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"yiv9849739450\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"yiv9849739450gmail_default\">\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>QUINCY, Mass. (April 2, 2026)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 An intriguing light heavyweight bout between contrasting-styled Massachusetts fighters, Bobby \u201cLights Out\u201d Laing (2-0, 2 KOs) and Russ Kimber (3-3, 1 KO), could steal the May 16th \u201cRumble at the Rink II\u201d show, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at the Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Fighting out of Braintree, Laing is a \u2018graduate\u2019 of Barstool Sports\u2019 now defunct\u00a0<i>Rough N\u2019 Rowdy<\/i>\u00a0events, which Laing described as semi-professional boxing because fighters were paid. He fought in 11 Rough N\u2019 Rowdy fights \u2013 it was very popular in the South \u2013 and when it dissolved, he turned pro in boxing and has had 2 fights to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201c<i>Rough N\u2019 Rowdy<\/i>\u00a0was my amateur boxing,\u201d correction officer Laing said. \u201cI\u2019ve carried my popularity into boxing. I hope to be 3-0 after this fight and keep going from there. I want to keep winning and position myself for a big fight. I was known as a brawler, but I\u2019ve changed my style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cI think this fight will be pretty fast paced. There are only 4 rounds and no time for feeling out. We\u2019ll start fighting and keep it going all the way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Kimber has a much different fighting background than his opponent in their scheduled 4-round fight on May 16. The fitness instructor who lives in Salem and has strong roots in Peabody is a \u2018legacy\u2019 fighter. His father, Dick \u201cThe Destroyer\u201d Kimber, and his uncle, Tommy \u201cThe Terminator\u201d Kimber, were legendary kickboxers from Lynn (MA). Dick and Tommy, respectively, were three and five-time world champions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cI\u2019ve carried on the Kimber name because I\u2019m a fighter,\u201d Russ explained, \u201cbut I\u2019m different from them because I\u2019m a boxer and they were kickboxers. I\u2019ve taken my own path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cI know my opponent was in \u2018Rough N\u2019 Rowdy\u2019 and that he\u2019s working on his game and craft. I think he\u2019ll come out aggressively until he starts to tier. From his \u2018Rough N\u2019 Rowdy\u2019 days, I expect him to come out swinging. I plan to use my boxing skills from the outside. I adapt to my opponent, so I\u2019ll go inside and see how he handles that. I never go into a fight looking for a knockout, I just land my punches.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Former world-ranked boxer Ryan \u201cThe Polish Prince\u201d Kielczweski (31-6, 11 KOs), four years since his last fight, returns to the ring to headline \u201cRumble at the Rink II\u201d in an 8-round junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">A 36-year-old MBTA police officer, Kielczweski was a standout amateur boxer with a 118-26 record, winning silver at the 2008 National Golden Gloves and earning two New England Golden Gloves titles. He won his first 22 pro bouts between 2008 and 2015. The lifelong Quincy resident\u00a0hasn\u2019t fought at home since December 10, 2016. May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0will be his third pro career fight at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Another local favorite, Milton (MA) Junior featherweight Jenn Perella, fighting out of nearby Milton, faces Kate Radomska, of Waterford, Ireland. She was a silver medalist in the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament, as well as a 2016 New England Golden Gloves Champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">All the action will be streamed on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bxngtv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.BXNGTV.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0live from the Quincy Youth Arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Granite Chin Promotions has teamed up once again with the Quincy Fire Cancer Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this non-profit organization whose mission is to provide unwavering support to firefighters and their families as they face the challenges of occupational cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and assistance they need. Go to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com<\/b><\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29569\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-1024x381.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-1024x381.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-768x286.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-128x48.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-32x12.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866-3x1.jpg 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-04-02T180333.866.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Famed combat sports personality Butterbean, will make a special appearance to referee a professional midget wrestling match between the Cambodian Dragon vs. Walter, presented by Midget Mayhem Wrestling..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Granite Chin will also host a \u201cFan Zone\u201d in which Butterbean and local boxing legend, \u201cIrish\u201d Micky Ward, will hold separate meet-and-greets at 7 p.m. ET for fans in attendance. Also, as part of the experience, Bud Light, WMEX and more to be announced will set up areas featuring giveaways and entertainment to make this night a truly unique experience.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Card subject to change.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets are reasonably priced at $420 (Reserved VIP table of 4), $80 (Reserved Ringside), $60 (General Seats), and $40 (General Admission) are available for purchase at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/events\/granite-chin-promotions.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/events\/granite-chin-promotions.com<\/a><u>.<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9849739450MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ET,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29570\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"842\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622.jpg 478w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622-300x53.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622-128x22.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622-32x6.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181059.622-6x1.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29572\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-99x128.jpg 99w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181038.654.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NOTHING BUT SPORTZ PRESENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">GAMBOA &amp; RIGONDEAUX \u2014 MAY 2 IN MIAMI<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">ONE NIGHT. SAME CARD. HAVANA HEAT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29571\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-662x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"881\" height=\"1363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-662x1024.png 662w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-768x1187.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-83x128.png 83w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-21x32.png 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T181042.872.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">MIAMI, FL \u2014 On Saturday, May 2, 2026, boxing returns to Miami with purpose as Yuriorkis Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux headline \u201cHavana Heat\u201d at the James L. Knight Center.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Presented by Ron Johnson\u2019s American Dream Presents and Nothing But Sportz, the event features a 13-bout professional card built around fighters who have proven themselves and others looking to take that next step.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cGamboa and Rigondeaux aren\u2019t just accomplished fighters \u2014 they represent a boxing tradition that has produced some of the toughest, smartest, and most respected champions in the sport,\u201d said Ron Johnson. \u201cCuban boxing carries real history, discipline, and pride. To present both of these men on the same night, in a city like Miami that understands that culture, is something I take seriously. It\u2019s an honor to bring two legends to this stage.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The official kickoff press conference will take place Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM at BoxR Gym, 1310 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This is not a one-fight show. From the opening bell through the main event, \u201cHavana Heat\u201d is built as a complete night of boxing with pace, personality, and stakes throughout the card.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">MAIN EVENT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">YURIORKIS GAMBOA \u2014 Gamboa didn\u2019t come up easy\u2014and he never fought like it. From his rise through the amateurs to becoming a unified world champion, he built his name on speed, confidence, and the ability to take over a fight in moments. He\u2019s shared the ring with top-level competition and continues to bring the same edge, the same explosiveness, and the same mindset that made him one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing. When Gamboa steps in, there\u2019s always a real moment waiting to happen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX \u2014 A two-time Olympic gold medalist and former world champion, Rigondeaux has spent the last decade being regarded as one of the most skilled fighters in the world. His timing, discipline, and ability to control distance have made him one of the most difficult fighters to deal with in boxing. He doesn\u2019t waste movement, doesn\u2019t force anything\u2014he makes opponents fight his fight, and very few have been able to solve it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">UNDERCARD<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Dominique Valera \u2014 aggressive, action-driven style<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Christen Biggs (Brooklyn, NY) \u2014 rising fighter looking to break through<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Pierre Nance \u2014 opportunity to build momentum<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Lucas Dos Santos \u2014 international presence and versatility<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Akeem Cheetham \u2014 actor and undefeated boxer (1-0), star of TKO on Tubi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Giovanni Cristian Scuderi \u2014 emerging name looking to make a statement<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Nikita Ababiy (\u201cWhite Chocolate\u201d) \u2014 fan-friendly fighter known for sharp combinations and energy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Peter Peraza \u2014 making his professional debut, carrying a strong Miami fan base and an extensive BKFC background, expected to draw significant local attention<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Additional bouts will complete the 13-fight lineup.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">NOTHING BUT SPORTZ<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re focused on building something consistent in boxing \u2014 events people can rely on, not one-offs,\u201d said Steven Marcano and Akinyemi Ajayi of Nothing But Sportz. \u201cHavana Heat reflects that. Strong main event, full card, and real content around it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Havana Heat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 5:00 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 James L. Knight Center \u2014 Miami<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 13 Professional Bouts<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Tickets on Ticketmaster.com<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022 Live on Nothing But Sportz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906.jpg 948w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182031.118-e1775172094906-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing Makes Headlines Again with Signing of Former World Champion <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Julio Cesar \u201cEl Rey\u201d Martinez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29574\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"937\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463.jpg 937w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182037.463-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing continues to solidify its position as one of the fastest-rising management companies in the sport with the signing of former world champion Julio C\u00e9sar Mart\u00ednez..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Martinez, widely recognized as one of boxing\u2019s most electrifying and fan-friendly fighters, now joins an already elite Wise Owl stable that includes world title contenders, rising prospects, and Olympians. The addition of \u201cEl Rey\u201d further strengthens Wise Owl\u2019s growing reputation for developing and managing championship-level talent.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing is headed by Mark Habibi, with Martinez to be co-managed by respected boxing figure Miguel Lopez. Together, the team is committed to guiding Martinez back to the pinnacle of the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re very excited about this signing,\u201d said Habibi. \u201cJulio Cesar Martinez is a proven world champion with a massive fan base and a style that fans love. He brings energy, personality, and excitement every time he steps into the ring. Our goal is clear \u2014 to bring him back to the championship level and help him regain a world title.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29573\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861-111x128.jpg 111w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-04-02T182040.861-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Known for his aggressive fighting style, relentless pressure, and knockout power, Martinez has built a loyal global following. His charisma and big personality have made him one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With Wise Owl Boxing now steering his career, Martinez is positioned for a strong return to the top of the division, with major opportunities on the horizon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis is a huge addition to our team,\u201d Habibi added. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome him to the Wise Owl family and excited for what\u2019s ahead.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing continues to expand its influence across the sport, assembling a roster of high-level fighters and positioning itself as a premier management company in boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29564\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131844.647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131844.647.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131844.647-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131844.647-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131844.647-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>13-0 prospect Marco Romero hasn\u2019t lost a Fight in nearly 7 years and he\u2019s only 20<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29563\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"937\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-30T131848.810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Story by Robert Trieger<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b>KANSAS CITY, Kan.\u00a0<\/b><b>(March 2026) \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Kansas super middleweight\/middleweight prospect Marco \u201cEl Tibur\u00f3n\u201d Romero (13-0, 11 KOs) has continued his remarkable streaks, which has also increased his rapidly growing stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In his most recent fight on March 20, he headlined for\u00a0 only the second time and thoroughly dominated the stiffest test of his young pro career, winning an 8-round unanimous decision over noted upset specialist William \u201cThe Kid\u201d Langston (14-6-1, 9 KOs on the \u201cAll Hustle \u2013 No Luck\u201d card, presented by KC Boxing Promotions, at Truman Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cI\u2019m a shark (\u201cEl Tibur\u00f3n\u201d means The Shark in Spanish)\u00a0even in deep water,\u201d promotional free agent Romero said about his performance, \u201cand I always persevere. He (Langston) wasn\u2019t a stepover. I\u2019ve always said I don\u2019t go into a fight looking for a knockout. My job is to win and dominate. I won every round and proved it doesn\u2019t matter about my opponent\u2019s size. He was taller (by 4 inches), more experienced, and at his peak man strength. He had a longer reach and bigger frame than me, but I\u2019m a dog!\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Romero has now won all 13 of his pro fights, 11 by stoppage, as well as every round (34) on the cumulative scorecards.\u00a0His fight against Langston was the first time the gifted Mexican American fighter has had to fight more than 4 rounds, and he welcomed the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In his previous fight against undefeated French super middleweight prospect Moreno Fendoro (14-0, 10 KOs), Langston lost a 10-round unanimous decision in Montreal by scores of 99-92, 97-93, 96-94). Romero won every second of each round enroute to a shutout, winning all 8 rounds on each of the three judges\u2019 scorecards.\u00a0 Directly comparing these two fights, Romero made a loud statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cIt (Langston\u2019s fights with Romero and Fendoro) is a good gauge about where I\u2019m at,\u201d Romero agreed. \u201cI\u2019m ready for all comers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Romero was a sensational amateur boxer &#8211;\u00a0 130-5 record \u2013 and he hasn\u2019t missed a beat since turning pro on June 4, 2024. In fact, he hasn\u2019t lost in the ring in nearly 7 years \u2013 keep in mind he only turned 20 last November 14<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 since dropping a split decision on June 28, 2019, at the National Junior Olympics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cI want to keep my records intact,\u201d Romero added. \u201cNo disrespect to anybody, but I\u2019ve shown I\u2019m 100-percent up to or surpassing other top prospects in my weight class. My performance shows I\u2019m ready to compete at a higher level. Some people were a little worried about my size disadvantage in this fight; I may be a little smaller than some other fighters at 168, but I still run over my opponents!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cThis was my second time headlining a show (the other was at his home in Olathe last September). It was an amazing feeling, especially fighting so close to home. It was surreal; extra motivating because the small venue sounded like it was MGM Grand with all my family and friends there supporting me loudly as I walked to the ring.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Romero\u2019s next fight is tentatively slated for May 20 in Kansas City, Missouri. His next two will be contested at 8-rounds, and by the end of 2026, if all goes as planned, he should be fighting in a 10-rounder for a title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cMarco just fought a guy and went 8 rounds. He really never got hit with a solid shot, which keeps his brain safe and low mileage,\u201d Romero\u2019s veteran manager\/trainer John Brown commented. \u201cThere is always room for improvement and we are going to give Marco enough time to achieve his full potential. Thankfully, pro boxing seems to be back on track and most of the promotional companies are strongly interested in this quality young man. We are not in a hurry and will eventually\u00a0 partner with those that parallel our vision for Marco.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b><span lang=\"PT\">INFORMATION<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Instagram: @_MarcoRomero @TurnerBoxingAcademy<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Facebook: #MarcoRomero #TurnerBoxingAcademy<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b>About Turner Boxing Academy:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"yiv8306160700gmail-wixui-rich-texttext\">Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) is a non-profit youth boxing club operated by volunteers who are passionate about the sport and the positive impact it has on young people. The academy is based inside the Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, Kansas. It is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and practice the art of boxing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8306160700MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"yiv8306160700gmail-color37\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">TBA is committed to instilling discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic in our young athletes. We believe in the power of boxing to build character and resilience, and we are passionate about helping our students unlock their full potential both inside and outside the ring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29553\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784-128x76.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170659.784-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>11-0 Brooklyn heavyweight prospect<span class=\"yiv5747962225gmail_default\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b>Pryce Taylor developing his skills at<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Deontay Wilder and Andrii Novytskyi<span class=\"yiv5747962225gmail_default\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b>Training Camps<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29554\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-656x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-656x1024.jpg 656w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-768x1198.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-984x1536.jpg 984w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-82x128.jpg 82w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-26T170704.629.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>NEW YORK CITY (March 2026) \u2013<\/b> Rising undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs) has been gaining invaluable experience attending week-long training camps this month to\u00a0 be a sparring partner for past World Heavyweight Champion Deontay \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) and undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight prospect Andrii \u201cRampage\u201d Novytskyi (15-0, 11 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWhen I\u2019m invited to training camps,\u201d the 29-year-old Taylor said, \u201cit\u2019s because they need good sparring. Usually, I don\u2019t train with them, but I did work out with Andrii, and Wilder would hang out with us (4 sparring partners) after sparring him a few rounds, one of us right after the other. I learn better sparring and eventually I\u2019m going to fight guys like them who are tall and move fast. I learned how to get inside faster at these last two camps.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 6\u2019 6\u201d, 245-pound Novytskyi faces 6\u2019 4\u201d, 260-pound Alexander Flores (21-5-1, 19 KOs) tomorrow night (Friday, Mar. 27) in Long Beach, California. Taylor (6\u20194\u201d, 275-pounds) said they brought him to the Los Angeles training camp on March 7 because of his similar size to Flores and that they fought two Team Boxing League matches in 2023 (Flores on the LA Elite team, Taylor for NYC Attitude), splitting a pair of decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Two days after he left LA, Taylor arrived at Wilder\u2019s much different training camp, at his spacious mansion in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The world heavyweight champion from 2015-2020, Wilder was preparing for his 12-round fight on April 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0against (6\u2019, 1\u201d, 260-pound) Derek \u201cWar\u201d Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) at O2 Arena in Greenwich, United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWilder was inspiring,\u201d Taylor gushed. \u201cHis mansion had a gym, basketball court, lake and a ferry to cross it. I got to see what could eventually come from my career. I wasn\u2019t surprised by what he had, but I was surprised by how cool he is. He hung out with us (sparring partners) and gave us all a lot of good advice. He said he liked my style and that was really cool to hear. I resemble Chisora in the ring and that\u2019s why they brought me to camp.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Taylor admitted he got a small taste of what could be his future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv5747962225MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Taylor is tentatively slated to fight May 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Atlanta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sullivan, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, also manages undefeated 3-time, 2-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (18-5), Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (4-1, 2 KOs), Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs), lightweight Fei Faiva (6-0-1, 4 KOs) and\u00a0junior featherweight prospect Brooklyn \u201cThe Big Deal\u201d Barwick<b>\u00a0<\/b>(4-1, 4 KOs). Sullivan co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challenger Paddy \u201cThe Real Deal\u201d Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) and his cousin, middleweight Jim Donovan (2-0, 1 KO), alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29550\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-1024x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-128x45.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-32x11.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030-3x1.jpg 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085745.030.jpg 1985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Ryan \u2018The Polish Prince\u2019 Kielczweski to return after 4-year layoff to fight at home on Granite Chin\u2019s \u2018Rumble at the Rink II\u2019 card\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><i>May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Quincy, Massachusetts<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29551\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"823\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-25T085737.510.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Story by Bob Trieger<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>QUINCY, Mass. (March 2026)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Former world-ranked boxer Ryan \u201cThe Polish Prince\u201d Kielczweski (31-6, 11 KOs), four years since his last fight, will return to the ring at home on May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0to headline \u201cRumble at the Rink II\u201d, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at the Youth Arena in Quincy, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Kielczweski, a 36-year-old MBTA police officer, was an acclaimed amateur boxer with a 118-26 record, winning silver at the 2008 National Golden Gloves and earning two New England Golden Gloves titles. He won his first 22 pro bouts between 2008 and 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m going to get in the ring, hopefully win and take it from there,\u201d Kielczweski spoke about his comeback. \u201cI\u2019d gotten out of shape a little because I work 60 hours a week. I don\u2019t need to do it (fight), but I\u2019m going to have fun doing it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Kielczweski hasn\u2019t fought in Quincy since December 10, 2016, and May 16 will mark only his third pro fight at home. In 37 pro fights and 214 rounds fought, Ryan has never been stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI guess I\u2019m just too stubborn to go down,\u201d Kielczweski joked. \u201cBoxing is something I\u2019ve done since I was 6; it\u2019s been like a job for me, and I\u2019m looking forward to getting back in the ring again. We\u2019re all going to have a good time on May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Quincy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ryan and Granite Chin promoter Chris Traietti are very close friends and fellow Quincy residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt\u2019s awesome that, after a few years to give his body a rest, Ryan has decided to make one final run at boxing,\u201d Traietti said. \u201cHe is the epitome of a \u2018pro\u2019s pro\u2019. Being on national television about a dozen times and never being stopped, he is the most underrated fighter in Massachusetts, period. May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0is the first step on his journey to going back on the national stage.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Another local favorite, Milton (MA) junior featherweight Jenn Perella, is also scheduled to fight May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in a six-rounder versus Kate Radomska, of Waterford, Ireland. Perella was a silver medalist in the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament, as well as a 2016 New England Golden Gloves Champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cSigning Jenn was one of the best decisions I have made as a promoter in a while,\u201d Traietti added. \u201cShe always gives an exciting fight, has an incredible fan base, and her work ethic is second to none. May 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0is going to be her third fight in 9 months. She is stepping up in class against an experienced Radomska, but I have no doubt she will look impressive and show she is ready for the next level.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">All the action will be streamed on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bxngtv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.BXNGTV.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0live from the Youth Arena in Quincy, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Granite Chin Promotions has teamed up once again with the Quincy Fire Cancer Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this non-profit organization whose mission is to provide unwavering support to firefighters and their families as they face the challenges of occupational cancer, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and assistance they need. Go to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.quincyfirecancerfoundation.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Famed combat sports personality Butterbean, known in his boxing days as \u201cThe King of the Four-Rounders,\u201d will make a special appearance to referee a professional midget wrestling match between the Cambodian Dragon vs. Walter, presented by Midget Mayhem Wrestling..<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to be going back to the Boston area,\u201d Butterbean said. \u201cI have a lot of fans in Boston and love it there. I\u2019m really looking forward to it. It\u2019s going to be a lot of fun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Granite Chin will also host a \u201cFan Zone\u201d in which Butterbean and local boxing legend, \u201cIrish\u201d Micky Ward, will hold separate meet-and-greets at 7 p.m. ET for fans in attendance. Also, as part of the experience, Bud Light, Underdog Energy, and WMEX will set up areas featuring giveaways and entertainment to make this night a truly unique experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cAll ticket levels will give access to our inaugural Fan Zone,\u201d Traietti noted. \u201cWe are always looking for ways to improve the fan experience at our events. We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Quality Beverage MA, Underdog Energy, and WMEX for embracing this concept and taking part in it.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Additional fighters and matchups will soon be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Card subject to change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0936446083MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tickets are reasonably priced at $420 (Reserved VIP table of 4), $80 (Reserved Ringside), $60 (General Seats), and $40 (General Admission) are available for purchase at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/events\/granite-chin-promotions.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/events\/granite-chin-promotions.com<\/b><\/a><u>.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29543\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-1024x798.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-1024x798.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-128x100.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-32x25.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123911.874.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Red Owl Boxing Presents Box Fest XVII on Friday, April 3rd at The Archer Music Hall in Allentown, PA and LIVE on DAZN<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Antonio Perez Takes on Abraham Montoya in Main Even<\/strong>t<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29544\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"883\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Story by Alexander Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Allentown, PA (March 2026)&#8211;On Friday night April 3rd, Red Owl Boxing will present a big night of boxing that will streamed live on DAZN.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the main event, undefeated lightweight Antonio Perez will take on veteran Abraham Montoya in a 10-round bout for the WBC USA Silver Lightweight Title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Perez of Harrisburg, PA, has a record of 11-0 with five knockouts. The 24-year-old Perez is a five-year professional who has wins over Nigel Fennell (13-2), Haskell Rhodes (20-5-1), Antonio Williams (16-0-1) and his last outing when he took an eight-round unanimous decision over Alex Martin on June 6, 2025 in Houston.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Montoya of Mexicali, Mexico has a record of 23-7-1 with 14 knockouts. The 31-year-old Montoya is a 12-year veteran. Montoya has over future world champion Luis Alberto Lopez (12-0), Ricardo Lara (17-4), Julio Barraza (19-1-1), Alejandro Guerrero (12-0) and former interim world champion Joseph Diaz (33-6-1). In his last bout, Montoya dropped a 10-round decision to undefeated Tsendbatar Erdenbat on November 21, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the eight-round co-feature, Current WBA Continental American champion and WBA number-13 ranked Emanuel Moreno (12-0, 3 KOs) of Wichita Falls, TX takes on Francisco Pedroza Portillo (20-13-2, 11 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico in a bantamweight contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In six-round Bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cornelio Phipps (6-0, 2 KOs) of Oxford, PA fights Frank Gonzalez (12-9, 6 KOs) of Hialeah. Florida in a super bantamweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super Bantamweight&#8217;s Dennis Thompson (9-0, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-Round Bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">2023 National Golden Gloves champion Adrian Salazar of Tyler, Texas makes his pro debut against Cory Grant (0-1-2) of Mesa, Arizona in welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a battle of debuting featherweights, 20-time PA state champion and seven-time National amateur champion Eric Martinez of Reading, PA takes on Chris Karagiannis of Saint Louis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former multi-time National Amateur champion Ivy Enriquez (6-0, 2 KOs) of El Paso, Texas takes on Chasity Roberts (1-0) of Jacksonville, Florida in a bantamweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Gustavo Morales (3-0, 2 KOs) of Allentown, PA will fight debuting Chevy Bridges of Durant, Oklahoma in a middleweight affair,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jaclyne Mctamney (3-0, 1 KO) of Southampton, PA fights Loren Michaels (2-6) of Holidaysburg, PA in a featherweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Brooke Mullen (1-0, 1 KO) of Boyerstown, PA fights Breen Vaughn (0-2) of Las Vegas in a super welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cahir Gormely (1-0) of Ireland, now residing in Scranton, PA takes on Dominque McBride (0-2) of Dallas in a junior middleweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets are now on sale from $93-$294 and can be purchased at the following link.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29541 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>TOMORROW: <\/strong>It&#8217;s Fight Week! And\u00a0the action begins with\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=3fa1d8ef66&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Opening Bell: Fundora vs. Thurman<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg\">\u00a0tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT\/7 p.m. ET live on\u00a0<\/a>PBC YouTube, live from the MGM Grand Casino Floor (next to Tap &amp; The BetMGM Sportsbook).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hosted by sports media and hip-hop icon Cam&#8217;ron Giles, Treasure Wilson and Sean Zittel, tomorrow&#8217;s\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=d76546917c&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Opening Bell<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg\">\u00a0event will take place at the MGM Grand Casino Floor (next to Tap &amp; The BetMgm Sportsbook) and is\u00a0OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It all leads to a monster card this\u00a0Saturday, March 28, as\u00a0WBC Super Welterweight World Champion\u00a0Sebastian \u201cThe Towering Inferno\u201d Fundora\u00a0battle former unified champion\u00a0Keith \u201cOne Time\u201d Thurman\u00a0in the main event of a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=4ea9181ffc&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video (8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT)<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg\">\u00a0from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If you can&#8217;t make it to the MGM on Wednesday, be sure to check out\u00a0PBC Opening Bell: Thurman vs. Fundora\u00a0live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=88898f49c7&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg\">\u00a0and check out the entire fight week schedule below ahead of Saturday night&#8217;s stacked\u00a0<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=b6cdbd0802&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=3838897169&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0event<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123136.293.jpg\">.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29540\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123141.895.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Doentay Wilder vs Derek Chisora on April 4<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29535\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1066\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dereck-chisora-vs-deontay-wilder_1iuwujtd6tl5917zbw1ek0rd9u.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There is nothing better than a big fight between two big tough heavyweights.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With that said, former Heavyweight Champion Deontay &#8220;The Bronze Bomber&#8221; Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KO&#8217;s) will lace on his gloves to battle the big Brit Derek Chisora at The O2 Arena in London, England. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unfortunately for both fighters, each over 40, are facing off in a crucial late-career bout, especially Wilder who is attempting to continue his career at the zenith of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Deontay Wilder is set to fight Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KO&#8217;s) on April 4, 2026, in what is billed as Chisora&#8217;s final boxing match. The heavyweight bout will headline a DAZN PPV card, featuring two veterans fighting for the 50th time, making it combined record of 100 professional bouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> The fight is also seen as a must-win for both fighters to maintain relevance in the division, even though Chisora is claiming it will be his last bout. Still, money will talk in the end.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29538\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1129\" height=\"1694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166.webp 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166-85x128.webp 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166-21x32.webp 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deontay-wilder-r-face-off-1056487166-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight is expected to be an intense showdown, with both fighters known for their power and experience in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike Wilder, Chisora intends to step away after the bout &#8212; and not make a U-turn with his decision &#8212; because of the increasing physical difficulty in preparing for a heavyweight fight.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29537\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC.jpg 836w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC-768x881.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC-112x128.jpg 112w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GM_02-02_TOTT_WILDER-CHISORA_GRAPHIC-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I am not coming back,&#8221; he told Queensberry. &#8220;I will tell you why. Because I don&#8217;t have any more training camps in me. That is God&#8217;s honest truth.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;It happened at the Otto Wallin fight. The training camps became harder. I got in the ice bath in the morning, I go in the evening, so I can sort my body out.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the other hand, Wilder is viewing this as a &#8220;must-win&#8221; to get back into world title contention, specifically targeting a potential summer 2026 clash with Oleksandr Usyk.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder, who was one of the greatest and most exciting heavyweights in the world for about a decade, is promising a &#8220;devastating knockout&#8221; win over Chisora and vowed to turn their freindship into an &#8220;enemy&#8221; scenario, while Chisora warned he will &#8220;eat up&#8221; Wilder if he cannot land a knockout, claiming he will lay the American out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Deontay Wilder&#8217;s Quotes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Intensity:\u00a0&#8220;It&#8217;s a fight. I don&#8217;t want no one to get this mistaken here as our friendship&#8230; you will see two enemies in the ring that&#8217;s going to try to whoop each other&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DUWdmxeEd8L\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-processed=\"true\">Instagr<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBBAD\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Stakes:\u00a0&#8220;I told Derek I want you to try to kill me. Because I need that. I need a devastating win. I need a knockout&#8221; Instagram.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"nGs4md_1k,nGs4md_1l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nGs4md_1j\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBBAG\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Matchup: &#8220;We got a sick mind to be able to fight each other like this. And we going to hurt each other&#8221; Instagram<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBBAJ\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQCg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Return:\u00a0&#8220;I feel like I&#8217;m back. I&#8217;ve been broken down and built back up again&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/boxing\/articles\/czej7gz6059o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-processed=\"true\">BBC<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBBAN\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQCg\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQCg\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBBAN\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Derek Chisora&#8217;s Quotes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Fight Prediction:\u00a0&#8220;So if he can&#8217;t do that [knock me out] in Round 10 or 12, I&#8217;m going to eat him up&#8230; Deontay&#8217;s going to get laid out&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skysportsboxing\/posts\/weve-got-a-sick-mind-to-fight-each-other-deontay-wilder-describes-how-he-and-der\/1322411696598056\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-processed=\"true\">Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBhAD\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the Friendship: &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to sell this fight with violence, because there&#8217;s too much violence in the world right now&#8221; BBC<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fwa2Od\" data-animation-skip=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiVlPTtr7aTAxWuD1kFHfxPEssQ3s0SegQIBhAG\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQBw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the Mentality: &#8220;I just train to my ability knowing that the guy in front of me, for him to win fight he has to knock me out, like proper lights out&#8221; Facebook<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQCg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">On the 50th Fight:\u00a0&#8220;He&#8217;s in denial! I&#8217;ll retire him in their 50th fight&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DAZN\/videos\/hes-in-denial-derek-chisora-taunts-deontay-wilder-that-hell-retire-him-in-their-\/1480791930305013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-processed=\"true\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617-128x45.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617-32x11.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124412.573-e1774377921617-3x1.jpg 3w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>14-0 super middleweight prospect <\/b><b>Tommy \u2018The Governor\u2019 Hyde to headline <\/b><b>April 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0at home in Cork, Ireland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>2012 Olympic Silver Medalist <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>John Joe \u201cThe Mullingar Shuffler\u201d Nevin <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>To provide chief support<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060gmail-MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><b>&#8211; Story by Clint O&#8217;Hara &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b> CORK, Ireland (March\u00a0 2025) \u2013 <\/b>International road warrior boxer\u00a0<b>Tommy \u201cThe Governor\u201d Hyde<\/b>\u00a0(14-0, 9 KOs) returns home to fight there for only the fourth time as a professional, headlining a show presented by NoWhere2Hyde Promotions, on April 18 at The Parochial Hall in Gurranabraher, Cork, Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">All the action will be streamed live globally via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.trillertv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.trillertv.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Hyde has fought\u00a0 eight times in the United States, once apiece in Spain and Australia, and four in Ireland, including one in Waterford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The 26-year-old Hyde, a three-time Ireland National Champion, will fight a super middleweight\u00a0 opponent to be determined in the 10-round main event,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cI am delighted to be fighting at home again,\u201d Hyde said. \u201cI have great experience fighting all over the world and it\u2019s time to bring a big night of boxing to Cork.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The 6\u2019 4\u201d Hyde has sold out the same venue in Cork each time he\u2019s fought there and ticket sales aren\u2019t an issue. Call 085 1159539 for tickets or general information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29545\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"896\" height=\"1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194.jpg 526w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-24T124417.194-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">NoWheretoHyde Promotions, which is owned and operated by Tommy\u2019s father\/manager,\u00a0<b>Gary Hyde<\/b>, an international boxing manager who has had four world champions:\u00a0<b>Guillermo Rigondeaux<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Youri Kalenga<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Nassam N\u2019Dam<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>Simpiwe Vetyeaka<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cI\u2019ve promoted\u00a0 shows for 20 years and any show Tommy fights on is an easy promotion,\u201d Gary commented. \u201cHe\u2019s a pleasure to promote because he\u2019s so popular. We plan on promoting three shows in Cork this year and by the end of 2026 Tommy will be closing in on titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Also fighting on this card is Mullingar super featherweight\u00a0<b>John Joe \u201cThe Mullingar Shuffler\u201d Nevin<\/b>\u00a0(18-0, 6 KOs), the two-time Ireland Olympian and 2012 Olympic Silver medalist. The 36-year-old, who will be fighting in Ireland for the first time since 2014, also is a two-time European amateur champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Two other celebrated Irish amateur boxers from Cork, welterweight\u00a0<b>Ryan McCarthy<\/b>\u00a0and super middleweight\u00a0<b>Brian \u201cBone Breaker\u201d Long<\/b>\u00a0(3-0, 2 KOs), are scheduled to be fighting on the Apr. 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0card. McCarthy will make his pro debut in a six-round match. He is a 2024 Irish Elite Champion who also took home top honors at the 2022 and 2019 Celtic Box Cup. A 2024 Irish National Immediate Champion, Long will be fighting in a four-rounder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cNevin is one of the best Irish fighters of all time,\u201d Gary\u00a0 Hyde noted. \u201cAnd we are delighted to add Irish Elite Champion Ryan McCarthy and Irish National Champion Brian Long to Tommy\u2019s undercard. Both fighters are from Cork; Ryan has been a club-mate of Tommy\u2019s since they were 11 years old.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Event sponsors include Bar 1 Betting, The Black Market Cork, The Red Rose Irish Bar (in Weymouth, MA), R Kings Competitors, Celtic Contractors, and Old Mill Confectioners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Further details regarding upcoming matches and participants will be announced shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Card subject to change. First bout at 7 p.m. GMT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv8490953060MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b>ABOUT NOWHERE2HYDE:<\/b>\u00a0 Founded in 2007 by Gary Hyde in Cork, Ireland, NoWhere2Hyde \u00a0offers full services for professional boxers around the world. In addition to undefeated super middleweight prospect Tommy \u201cThe Governor\u201d Hyde (14-0, 14-0. 9 KOs), NoWheretoHyde also manages world-rated Dominican Republic Olympian, welterweight Rohan Polanco (17-0, 10 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29526\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094525.980.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>The Muhammad Ali-American Boxing Revival Act<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Federal boxing law is about to change for the first time in 26 years and most of the industry isn\u2019t paying attention. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act cleared committee 30-4 and is heading for a full House vote. If you work in boxing, this affects you directly.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PYjdUN6jqgmqxL35vo1vARGrizGhpXwR1MZEgAouPr6itcDFSRkMtXI6t3accbSIzSbGtyazJYWZn5YWoIPRJ4Zt2A9FsqryvuGGnJYDeXlHXyoF73rYwPSrrh4lcnHZBHnx2z-tEqEboMCUhEB_kPBarcXovmeHsankehwHrbvM-rZK5PWv0RBtVaI9yiJYzH&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PART 1: What the Ali Revival Act Means for Club Promoters and Independent Boxing<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The bill creates Unified Boxing Organizations that can promote, rank, and sanction fighters under one roof \u2014 a framework built for TKO, not the independent promoter. Every provision, every cost, broken down.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PYjdUN6jqgmqxL35vo1vARGrizGhpXwR1MZEgAouPr6itcDFSRkMtXI6t3accbSIzSbGtyazJYWZn5YWoIPRJ4Zt2A9FsqryvuGGnJYDeXlHXyoF73rYwPSrrh4lcnHZBHnx2z-tEqEboMCUhEB_kPBarcXovmeHsankehwHrbvM_lCqLqWLIB-ednYrl7E3Ii&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.boxinginsider.com\/headlines\/ali-revival-act-club-promoters-independent-boxing\/<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PY6DFeXfwQ8Ww4c9BemvhqUEqhu02A9MpDlYsU924F6HxBs35ZSgpNN6LCObJai9y5WAcXLEUX3RK5LRlnPqJMwokw9x0eKVVD9xERk4tuUQiTicY37LFTpYuacZeY-ERjZw4aHSYdXl-o0U-FJGIoMdCJVzrXXRsGwZYM5LWdtHnjl8HH2xHv7g==&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PART 2: Drug Testing in Boxing: What It Actually Costs<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A committee amendment quietly added WADA-standard testing at $20,000\u2013$30,000 per fight. California\u2019s entire annual testing budget wouldn\u2019t survive a single weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PY6DFeXfwQ8Ww4c9BemvhqUEqhu02A9MpDlYsU924F6HxBs35ZSgpNN6LCObJai9y5WAcXLEUX3RK5LRlnPqJMwokw9x0eKVVD9xERk4tuUQiTicY37LFTpYuacZeY-ERjZw4aHSYdXl-o0U-FJGIoMdCJVzrXXRsGtscD9tNYjgqc95wXcDNujg==&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.boxinginsider.com\/headlines\/drug-testing-in-boxing-what-it-actually-costs<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PYwfXK2IU29mFKSix8GraSoeaM5Qa-Ns-UManxpYxsntLcX5nm-gZUeG9EWYs7q98vBG_cG7SgkS9TMT4g0NO0__Yb_UbUB0uodqrq6OzOINDHKT0B0giECZir9a2Y77TmgiQc6asOdpY27EXKWYJOXt45n0XloJoJMoA-tYB5-PCR4TToevgnv5f82dWdwdSpmKwy_DzPevs=&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PART 3: The Muhammad Ali Revival Act Just Made Win Tourism the Business Model for Independent Boxing<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">278 American fighters went to Colombia in 2024. They won all 278. BoxRec\u2019s founder has documented fabricated fight cards, fake commissions, and fighters knocked out with no record of it. This piece has the receipts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001GoYx4GXnz7Fclqhy221LXf2nd5W5SGDYhh5EDmekMXJf028-OYDzRUI7RkR6o7PYwfXK2IU29mFKSix8GraSoeaM5Qa-Ns-UManxpYxsntLcX5nm-gZUeG9EWYs7q98vBG_cG7SgkS9TMT4g0NO0__Yb_UbUB0uodqrq6OzOINDHKT0B0giECZir9a2Y77TmgiQc6asOdpY27EXKWYJOXt45n0XloJoJMoA-tYB5-PCR4TToevgnv5f82dWdwdSpSOhmILw0Lfs=&amp;c=PyR4xHDoXGzkEACHdit3seK6Gs_KZw-laacKtZqoNrxw4gi5VCaG8w==&amp;ch=9YRbodYT-j-5JBzkwsJM55C2ItWc-xNaH5Daq83-OBIDi3LRZdSomg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.boxinginsider.com\/headlines\/congress-just-made-win-tourism-the-business-model-for-club-boxing<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">COMING NEXT WEEK:\u00a0Government in Boxing \u2014 what the new Ali Act gets right, where it falls short, and where we should go from here.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">BoxingInsider.com \u2014 independent boxing news and an active boxing promoter. We are one of the promoters this bill will directly affect.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29527\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1.jpg 426w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-23T094051.788-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQCg\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQCg\" data-processed=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29542\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-24T123512.372.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Two-Time, Two-Division Ring Magazine World Champion &amp; Youngest Undisputed Champion in The Modern Four-Belt Era,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u201cThe Takeover\u201d Teofimo Lopez Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8211; By Salvador Ramirez &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Las Vegas (March 24, 2026) \u2013 Two-time, two-division Ring Magazine world champion and the youngest undisputed champion in the modern four-belt era,\u201cThe Takeover\u201d\u00a0Teofimo Lopez\u00a0confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between\u00a0David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez,\u00a0that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez will hold a Meet &amp; Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports&#8217; legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001muNRGfzbkoT7YYXiXvcvFfZ12C08shy6Zddh1qYisnJHN9ApqeV9a50mBvbjZK0o2F0-1a2YURYsyz6AisLhVb-z66dmnzma7KM6NrJVCf-nWwjNZqa1bPrH_KC-pcRMdkP8hIhNtELeMfTwgDbRhdOcANZ_NVKPJSkhZj2oKfwH7_JY1P-p8ZbUbsN3cHimNkHTpGQ6LkS6AEIjMxfORHcAoE1i6gTJ9n1cHIakiP0t13_28UePVMQg54IwcYAz8gRr5rfY0ZFN1pRFe6yEcDdX4d3KZ0YU&amp;c=Roixd62e6tecwa9aydqO1_E-EQNnTTIbghG0K_sT--8W5TAByDswAg==&amp;ch=OqSnN-9Jhdad291mDWgTCMOXeKQDMbcakC1--GR-YP0beP0VzjLryw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">II<\/a>,\u00a0Mayweather vs. Berto,\u00a0Canelo vs. Chavez Jr.,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001muNRGfzbkoT7YYXiXvcvFfZ12C08shy6Zddh1qYisnJHN9ApqeV9a50mBvbjZK0o2F0-1a2YURYsyz6AisLhVb-z66dmnzma7KM6NrJVCf-nWwjNZqa1bPrH_KC-pcRMdkP8hIhNtELeMfTwgDbRhdOcANZ_NVKPJSkhZj2oKfwH7_JY1P-p8ZbUbsN3cHimNkHTpGQ6LkS6AEIjMxfORHcAoE1i6gTJ9n1cHIakiP0t13_28UePVMQg54IwcYAz8gRr5rfY0ZFuor5YocDBxj-1pJXCHoH2&amp;c=Roixd62e6tecwa9aydqO1_E-EQNnTTIbghG0K_sT--8W5TAByDswAg==&amp;ch=OqSnN-9Jhdad291mDWgTCMOXeKQDMbcakC1--GR-YP0beP0VzjLryw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canelo vs. GGG II<\/a>,\u00a0Canelo vs. Jacobs,\u00a0Canelo vs. GGG III,\u00a0Canelo vs Munguia\u00a0and\u00a0Canelo vs Crawford.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Centered in boxing&#8217;s long-time home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year&#8217;s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you!\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001muNRGfzbkoT7YYXiXvcvFfZ12C08shy6Zddh1qYisnJHN9ApqeV9a6vhJiehsZRrVKBCg3Mcp_t0FkETt3SwkDc1ZpX6GxbuzUXAnS4yACe2kurqHBM_MGcsuxZaVT7NiPeSxNZLmItOvVsh7aNU-g==&amp;c=Roixd62e6tecwa9aydqO1_E-EQNnTTIbghG0K_sT--8W5TAByDswAg==&amp;ch=OqSnN-9Jhdad291mDWgTCMOXeKQDMbcakC1--GR-YP0beP0VzjLryw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001muNRGfzbkoT7YYXiXvcvFfZ12C08shy6Zddh1qYisnJHN9ApqeV9a50mBvbjZK0otjLJWySkI-zmHooZeJFs_CYS2dfDGe24i1MGdXYJzzn7SFd5E_XCRgze0yXS0SZLt4h6rMlltCFKS6qolNWReOmKrIsF189OfORmh8lEgQk=&amp;c=Roixd62e6tecwa9aydqO1_E-EQNnTTIbghG0K_sT--8W5TAByDswAg==&amp;ch=OqSnN-9Jhdad291mDWgTCMOXeKQDMbcakC1--GR-YP0beP0VzjLryw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">will make his fifth appearance at this years\u2019 Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Lopez will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy at his booth<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a>\u00a0Boxing fans\u00a0will also have an opportunity to take pictures\u00a0with this boxing star also known as\u00a0the\u00a0\u201cThe Takeover\u201d.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez joins James Toney, Shane Mosley, Thomas Hearns, Roy Jones Jr., Jos\u00e9 Luis Castillo, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year\u2019s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About Teofimo Lopez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez is an American professional boxer and a two-division world champion. He represented as an amateur, his parent\u2019s native country of Honduras at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Lopez is the former Undisputed Lightweight world champion. He held the IBF title from December 2019 to November 2021. Lopez defeated pound for pound great Vasyl Lomachenko on October 17, 2020 to become the WBA (Super), WBO, WBC Franchise and Ring magazine belt champion. This monumental victory over Lomachenko, alongside winning two lineal titles by the age of 25, propelled Lopez into a true boxing star, as well as being the youngest four-belt champion in boxing history.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez recently moved up in weight at the Super Lightweight division and defeated Pedro Campa on August 13th, 2022 in Las Vergas. On April 8, 2023, it was officially announced that Lopez would attempt to become a two-division world champion by challenging pound for pound great, undefeated WBO and The Ring Magazine Super Lightweight champion Josh Taylor. The anticipated showdown took place on June 10 at the Hulu Theater in New York City. Lopez dominated the fight and won by spectacular fashion, to become a two-division world champion. This incredible achievement, was followed by Lopez retaining his world championship title, versus top contender Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">He then followed with another win four months later, defeating Steve Claggett in Miami Beach, Florida. Immediately after the fight, while still inside the ring, Lopez was honored with the Key to the City of Miami\u2014a remarkable recognition that underscored the significance of his victory and his impact on the community. Most recently, on May 2, 2025, Lopez showcased his incredible skills once again with an electrifying win in Times Square, New York, defeating the previously undefeated top contender, Arnold Barboza Jr. On January 31, 2026, Lopez headlined a mega fight against the highly talented Shakur Stevenson. The event shattered historical attendance records at Madison Square Garden, surpassing the legendary Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier I to set a new benchmark for the highest attendance ever recorded in boxing history.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29511\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634.jpg 449w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634-114x128.jpg 114w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634-29x32.jpg 29w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-13T120102.634-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>United States Earns Four Gold Medals on\u00a0<\/b><b>Final Day of 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup<\/b><\/span><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29520\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1045\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gold_medal_round_u19.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1045px) 100vw, 1045px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><i>Team USA Finishes Tournament with Nine Medals<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">&#8211; Story by Bob Trieger &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>BANGKOK, Thailand (March 2026) \u2013<\/b>\u00a0USA Boxing\u2019s Youth High Performance Team earned four gold medals and one silver medal on Sunday, March 15, at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand. Team USA&#8217;s 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup journey comes to an end after securing nine medals overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Guadalupe Ruiz (women\u2019s 54 kg | Anaheim, Calif.) was the first American boxer to step into the ring on Sunday and concluded her dominant run at her first international tournament with a gold medal. Ruiz will bring the 54-kilogram gold medal back to the United States after defeating India\u2019s Joyshree Devi Chirom by a 4-1 split decision. This marks her fifth win overall in Thailand, after the California native won all judges&#8217; scorecards in the first round and won the final round 4-1. Ruiz\u2019s path to gold was nothing short of incredible, and included two RSC victories, two unanimous decisions and the 4-1 decision in the gold medal round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Following Ruiz was Christian Paez (men\u2019s 55 kg | San Antonio, Texas), who won via a 3-2 split decision over Japan\u2019s Ryusei Kitamura in the 55-kilogram bracket. Paez got out to another hot start, winning the first round 5-0, and he held on to win by a 3-2 split decision, securing his first international gold medal. Paez&#8217;s gold medal run came after an impressive six wins, including two RSCs, two unanimous decisions, two 4-1 split decisions and Sunday&#8217;s 3-2 split decision victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Brijhana Epperson (women\u2019s 57 kg | Kansas City, Mo.) controlled her gold-medal bout from start to finish, winning via unanimous decision over Ukraine\u2019s Yevanhelina Petruk. Epperson secured her fourth win of the tournament after she earned every judge&#8217;s vote, winning all three rounds 5-0. This week\u2019s performance also marks Epperson\u2019s first international gold medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rounding out the USA\u2019s gold medal winners was team captain Lauryn Elmore (women\u2019s 65 kg | Sacramento, Calif.), who went on to win by a 4-1 split decision over Uzbekistan\u2019s Sevara Mamatova. Elmore took the first round 3-2, and after losing the second round 3-2, it was all tied up heading into the final frame. The California native landed multiple combinations with her jabs and body shots on Mamatova and won the final round 4-1, earning her second international medal and the first international gold medal of her young career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Also, earning a medal on Sunday was Angel Blancarte (men\u2019s 85 kg | Hutchinson, Kan.), who won the second international medal of his amateur career. Blancarte earned a silver medal at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup after he won his first bout 3-2 over Kazakhstan\u2019s Nursultan Kystaubay, but was defeated on Sunday, 5-0, by Uzbekistan\u2019s Sardorbek Bakhromkhujaev.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Team USA won nine total medals at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup, including bronze medals from Marley McNealy (women\u2019s 70 kg | San Francisco, Calif.), Ariana Chavez (women\u2019s 75 kg | Rio Rancho, N.M.), Asaan Jenkins (men\u2019s 65 kg | Washington, D.C.), and Caleb Reid (men\u2019s 90+ kg | Palm Bay, Fla.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team is led by National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.). Fonteneaux will be assisted throughout the tournament by High Performance Pool coaches, including Holly Gregson (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Jason Hamilton (Spanaway, Wash.), Yessenia Montalvo (Bloomfield, N.J.), and Ronald Wright (Columbus, Ga.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Additional tournament information for the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup, including daily bout sheets, results, tournament updates, and more, can be found on the\u00a0<b>2026 World Boxing Futures Cup event page\u00a0<\/b>on the USA Boxing website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><b><u>Sunday, March 15 | Results:<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 54 kg: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guadalupe Ruiz vs. Joyshree Devi Chirom, IND \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0W 4-1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 55 kg: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christian Paez vs. Ryusei Kitamura, JPN \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 | W 3-2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 57 kg: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brijhana Epperson vs. Yevanhelina Petruk, UKR \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 | W 5-0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 65 kg: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauryn Elmore vs. Sevara Mamatova, UZB \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 | W 4-1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 85 kg: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Angel Blancarte vs. Sardorbek Bakhromkhujaev, UZB | L 5-0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;\"><b>2026 World Boxing Futures Cup | United States Medal Results<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b><u>Weight Class \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Athlete Name \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hometown\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Medal Earned<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 55kg\/121lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christian Paez \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 San Antonio, Texas\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Gold<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 54kg\/119lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guadalupe Ruiz\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Anaheim, Calif.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 57kg\/125lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brijhana Epperson\u00a0 \u00a0Kansas City, Mo. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 65kg\/143lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauryn Elmore \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sacramento, Calif.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Gold<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 65kg\/143lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asaan Jenkins \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Washington, D.C. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bronze<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 85kg\/187lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Angel Blancarte \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hutchinson, Kan. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Silver<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Men\u2019s 90+kg\/198lbs+ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caleb Reid \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Palm Bay, Fla.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bronze<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 70kg\/154lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marley McNealy \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 San Francisco, Calif.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span lang=\"PT\">Bronze<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3957398303gmail-MsoNoSpacing\"><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Women\u2019s 75kg\/165lbs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ariana Chavez \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rio Rancho, N.M.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bronze<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29519\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175052.721-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Leading World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan \u2018The Bruiser\u2019 Rozicki returns from\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><b>15-month layoff with another overpowering KO<\/b><\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><i><b>Official Results from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29518\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175058.221.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Billy Yorkshire<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>SYDNEY, Nova\u00a0 Scotia, Canada (March <\/b><b>2026) \u2013 Ryan \u201cThe Bruiser\u201d Rozicki<\/b>\u00a0(21-1-1, 20 KOs) is back as a legitimate force!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The explosive punching Canadian cruiserweight, currently ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 5 by\u00a0<i>Ring Magazine<\/i>, returned last night from a 15-month layoff in dominant fashion with a second-round technical knockout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the 31-year-old Rozicki\u2019s dogged pursuit to become\u00a0first Canadian-born Cruiserweight Champion of the World, he headlined against\u00a0<b>Gerardo Mellado<\/b>\u00a0(12-5, 7 KOs), of Chile, on a card presented by Rozicki\u2019s promoter, Three Lions Promotions, in front of 1,200 fans at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rozicki hadn\u2019t fought since December 7, 2024, largely due to a torn right bicep that he reinjured, along with several world title fights falling through as the WBC mandatory challenger. Naturally, he came out showing some rust, before he quickly settled in and went on to decimate his Chilian opponent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the second round, Rozicki floored Mellado and proceeded to close the show, trapping Mellado on the ropes, and unloading a barrage of powerful combination punches. Several vicious body shots took their toll and when a damaged Mellado went to canvas again, the referee waved off the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29517\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-1024x976.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1107\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-1024x976.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-768x732.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-128x122.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-2026-03-17T175105.375.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1107px) 100vw, 1107px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;I felt good in there,\u201d Rozicki said after his fight. \u201cTook me a round to adjust but I am ready for the world title fights. If I could, I would fight again tomorrow. He (Mellado) was a lot tougher than I expected. He hit very hard. We had a great fight. I didn\u2019t feel anything until he actually hit me, when I realized I was back in a fight again. It was 15 months since I\u2019d been hit with a solid punch with a really fight glove on and without wearing headgear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI want to get right back in the ring. My target, right now, is (WBC Cruiserweight World Champion)\u00a0<b>Noel Mikaelian<\/b>\u00a0(28-3, 12 KOs) for the WBC world title. He dodged fighting me five times. I\u2019ve \u00a0earned that shot and I would like to make it as soon as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sydney-native Rozicki is now unbeaten in 8 fights in Sydney with 6 knockouts and 1 draw. He now sports an awesome 95.25% career knockout ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cRyan Rozicki reminded the world tonight exactly who he is,\u201d Three Lions Promotions promoter\u00a0<b>Daniel Otter<\/b>\u00a0commented. \u201cAfter everything he\u2019s been through with injuries and setbacks, he came back and did what real punchers do; he ended the fight in two rounds. Ryan has made it very clear he wants\u00a0<b>Noel Mikaelian<\/b>. That\u2019s the fight we\u2019ve been pushing for and the fight the fans deserve to see. If that opportunity comes, we\u2019re ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIf Mikaelian isn\u2019t available, we want the biggest fights in the cruiserweight division, whether that\u2019s\u00a0<b>Jai Opetaia<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Gilberto Ramirez<\/b>, or anyone else holding a world title. Ryan Rozicki is one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing right now and the cruiserweight division is officially on notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m also incredibly proud of the entire event. We lost two fights during fight week, but the fighters stepped up and the fans in Cape Breton showed incredible support. It was a great night for boxing, and Three Lions Promotions will be back in the coming months with our next event in Vancouver.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the co-featured event, contested at a 182-pound catchweight,\u00a0<b>Brandon Brewer<\/b>\u00a0(29-4-3, 12\u00a0 KOs), former North American Boxing Association (NABA) and Canadian Super Middleweight Champion, cruised to an 8-round unanimous decision over\u00a0<b>Daniel Beaupre<\/b>\u00a0(6-3, 3 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Promising\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-CA\">welterweight<\/span>\u00a0prospect\u00a0<b><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Dylan Taylor<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(5-0, 4 KOs) remained undefeated, when\u00a0<b><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Alex Nemeth<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(<span lang=\"EN-CA\">1-2-0<\/span>), of\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-CA\">Hungary, failed to answer the bell for the fourth round.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a match between a pair of pro-debuting super welterweights, Sydney\u2019s\u00a0<b>Thomas MacAuley<\/b>\u00a0(1-0, 1 KOs) thrilled his hometown fans, defeating\u00a0<b>Devin Turner<\/b>\u00a0(0-1) by way of a crowd-pleasing opening-round knockout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b><i>Complete Results Below:<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b><u>OFFICIAL RESULTS<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><u>MAIN EVENT \u2013 CRUISERWEIGHTS<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Ryan Rozicki (21-1-1, 2019 KOs), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">WTKO2 (1:01)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Gerardo Mellado (12-5, 7 KOs), Valdivia, Chile<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span lang=\"PT\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><u>CO-FEATURE \u2013 182-POUND CATCHWEIGHT<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Brandon Brewer (29-4-3, 12 KOs), Nackawic, New Brunswick, Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Daniel Beaupre (6-3, 3 KOs), Halifax, Nova scotia, Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><u>SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Thomas MacAuley (1-0, 1 KO), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">WKO1 (2:45)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Devin Turner (0-1), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><u>WELTERWEIGHTS<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Dylan Taylor (5-0, 4 KOs), Sarnia, Ontario, Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">WTKO3 (3:00)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9678921126gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Alex Nemeth (1-2, 1 KO),\u00a0 Kecskemet, Hungary<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Former heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury is scheduled to return back to the ring to take on Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29512\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4.jpg 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/i-4-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tyson Fury returns to the ring to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, aiming to rebound from losses to Oleksandr Usyk. This high-stakes heavyweight fight features the 37-year-old former champion against the knockout specialist, streamed live on Netflix.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key Details for Fury vs. Makhmudov:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Date:\u00a0Saturday, April 11, 2026.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Venue:\u00a0Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Records:\u00a0Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) vs. Makhmudov (21-2, 19 KOs).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Platform:\u00a0Netflix Netflix.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Context:\u00a0After a 15-month absence, Fury announced his return to fight the 6-foot-6 heavy-hitter Makhmudov.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Undercard: Features Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis, among others.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fight Breakdown:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><a class=\"GI370e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Tyson+Fury&amp;rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1042US1042&amp;oq=Tyson+fury+vs+Arslanbek+Makhmudov&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCjEwNDc4ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBfQbVU8JHmeR8QX0G1VPCR5nkQ&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;mstk=AUtExfADRXgd4hnSK9-DXGjcPS4shVnFcRuOYOkCHXpb2HFUkdOInKxHEY7qVhEGDg8w171EGrN1TH4NAhzwvG93rinnj9Y2hLttvm-phF5GjMd0Rq144F0YZo7vfPw6s1SaesY&amp;csui=3&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfqrCNr52TAxXQC3kGHfCVExEQgK4QegQIBRAB\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjfqrCNr52TAxXQC3kGHfCVExEQgK4QegQIBRAB\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\">Tyson Fury<\/a>:\u00a0Looking for a comeback victory after back-to-back losses, noting he will &#8220;train himself&#8221; as a &#8220;one-man army&#8221;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Arslanbek Makhmudov:\u00a0A Russian-born slugger known for high-power knockouts (90% stoppage rate), hailing from Montreal.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Fury\u2019s Comeback:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fury is treating this as a &#8220;tune-up&#8221; fight to regain momentum. He has claimed he might train himself for this bout, though reports also suggest\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Joseph Parker<\/strong> may serve as his trainer.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Makhmudov\u2019s Stakes:<\/strong>\u00a0Ranked #6 by the WBA, Makhmudov recently defeated Dave Allen in October 2025. A win over Fury would immediately put him back in the world title picture despite previous TKO losses to Agit Kabayel and Guido Vianello.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Future Plans:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0If Fury wins, his promoter Frank Warren has indicated plans for a major bout in August or September, potentially against\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Anthony Joshua<\/strong>\u00a0or a trilogy match with\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Oleksandr Usyk<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Analysis:<\/span> While Fury is favored due to his superior boxing IQ, <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/em> picks Fury to win by KO and get himself back to the top of the heavyweight ladder.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29293 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520.jpg 948w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 24pt;\">Rising Contender Jalen \u201cSkywalker\u201d Walker Signs with Wise Owl Boxing<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29510\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-2026-03-13T115720.129.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Los Angeles, CA \u2014 Wise Owl Boxing, led by founder\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mark Habibi<\/a>, is proud to announce that rising professional contender Jalen \u201cSkywalker\u201d Walker (15-1) has officially signed a management agreement with the company, adding another exciting young talent to the Wise Owl Boxing stable.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walker enters the partnership as an established young fighter with a tremendous amateur pedigree and an impressive professional r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Known for his athleticism, speed, and sharp ring IQ, Walker has quickly built a reputation as a dangerous competitor and one of the promising fighters in the lower weight divisions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Habibi expressed strong enthusiasm about bringing Walker into the Wise Owl team.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cJalen is a tremendous young fighter with a deep amateur background and a lot of upside,\u201d said Habibi. \u201cHe has the talent, the work ethic, and the mentality to become a serious contender in this sport. We\u2019re very excited to welcome him to Wise Owl Boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As part of the new partnership, Walker will now be working with highly respected trainer\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Sambrano<\/a>, who is best known for coaching world-class contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Adams<\/a>. The addition of Sambrano to Walker\u2019s corner is expected to elevate his development as he enters the next stage of his career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cLinking Jalen with Trevor Sambrano is a major step forward,\u201d Habibi added. \u201cTrevor has proven he can prepare fighters to compete at the highest levels of the sport. I believe he\u2019s going to help take Jalen to the next level.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing will also continue working closely with Walker\u2019s promoter,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Ragan<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Westside Promotions<\/a>, to strategically guide the fighter\u2019s career and secure meaningful opportunities in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Habibi believes Walker is only a few fights away from breaking into the top 15 in the world rankings, and the long-term goal is clear.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cOur plan is to move Jalen aggressively but intelligently,\u201d said Habibi. \u201cWorking alongside Patrick Ragan and Westside Promotions, I believe he\u2019ll be ranked in the top 15 within a few fights and climbing the rankings as we work toward a world title opportunity.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walker joins a rapidly growing Wise Owl Boxing roster that already includes several accomplished fighters, including IBF world title contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Adams<\/a>, WBC-ranked contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Charles Conwell<\/a>, undefeated rising prospect\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ebenezer Griffith<\/a>, Mexican Olympian\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brianda Tamara Cruz<\/a>, and fan-favorite contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chantel Navarro<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With an experienced team behind him and a clear path forward, Jalen \u201cSkywalker\u201d Walker now begins the next chapter of his career as he continues his climb through the professional ranks toward championship contention.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4782474542gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29489\" style=\"width: 796px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29489\" class=\"wp-image-29489 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-1010x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The legendary five (5) Division World Champion Terence Crawford with Union Owls Wrestling Champions in Omaha Nebraska.\" width=\"786\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-1010x1024.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-768x778.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-1515x1536.jpg 1515w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-126x128.jpg 126w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6547-1-scaled-e1772946607369.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Legendary Five (5) Division World Champion Terence &#8220;Bud&#8221; Crawford with New Jersey Union Owls Wrestlers at the Wrestling Nationals in Omaha Nebraska.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mw-heading mw-heading3\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29280\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646373599_34656671947264455_4431613110030304640_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt;\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame will have their 2026 Induction on April 18th<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29283\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645745640_34656831430581840_6663428655058151902_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>For the first time in its illustrious history &#8211; the 18th Annual Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame (BKB HOF) induction weekend in Belfast, NY, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with events beginning April 17 at Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino. The 2026 class includes 8 modern fighters (e.g., Reggie Barnett, Jr., Julian Lane) and 2 non-fighters.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29286 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"929\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n.jpg 828w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645248547_34656715727260077_4007768649425959635_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Bare-Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame (BKBHOF) is the only Hall of Fame dedicated to remembering and honoring both current and pioneer bare knuckle boxers and their supporters.\u00a0 The BKBHOF is housed in the original 1889 barns where The Great John L. Sullivan trained to prepare for the epic 75-round Bare Knuckle Boxing World Championship bout against Jake Kilrain!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29289\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29289\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29289\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Writer - Alexander R. Rinaldi at the Bare-Knuckle Boxing memorabilia.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/100_1149-1024x768-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Writer &#8211; Alexander R. Rinaldi at the Bare-Knuckle Boxing memorabilia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These barns were owned by Sullivan&#8217;s trainer who was not only the world&#8217;s first fitness guru but also the World Greco-Roman Heavyweight Wrestling Champion of his time, William\u00a0Muldoon. Muldoon is known as the &#8220;Father of the Modern Medicine Ball.&#8221; He was also an innovator of\u00a0other\u00a0exercise tools used by today&#8217;s athletes. Today,\u00a0Muldoon&#8217;s fitness regiments of yesteryear are quite popular and\u00a0considered &#8220;old school&#8221; &#8212; meaning his fighters also trained by chopping\u00a0up piles of wood, jogging\u00a0local trails, blacksmithing and working heavy ropes.\u00a0 Fascinatingly, these barns were locked for 120 years until the BKBHOF owner and president, Mr. Scott Burt, restored them and began sharing them with the public in 2009.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>The 2019 Presidential Award:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29288\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29288\" class=\"wp-image-29288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NEWIMG_9613-e1564372218201-768x1024-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John and Alex Rinaldi are awarded the President\u2019s Belt for their great contribution to the sport of boxing. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Alex and John Rinaldi editors of The U.S.A. Boxing News newspaper and their website www.theusaboxingnews.com \u2013 for over 35 years of great contribution to the sport of boxing. The Award was presented to \u201cThe Boxing Twins\u201d by BKHOF President Scott Burt. The USA Boxing News has been inducted in the Bare Knuckle Hall of Fame in 2016.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29287\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29287\" class=\"wp-image-29287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BKBHOIMG_9634-1024x768-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The USA Boxing News contributed an exhibit outlining and describing the legendary John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain fight on July 8, 1889. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">2026 Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Location:\u00a0The Hall is located at the1889 historic barn in Belfast, New York, where John L. Sullivan trained.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_29285\" style=\"width: 838px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29285\" class=\"wp-image-29285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n.jpg 828w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/645677792_34656699670595016_8671356014010501335_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Inside the Bare-Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Induction Ceremony:\u00a0Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Belfast, NY, featuring the induction of the 2026 class and the Original Pioneer selection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_29281\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29281\" class=\"wp-image-29281\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n.jpg 752w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/646184348_34656671710597812_7149940592515005899_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Apollo Creed&#8217;s Original Training Ring from the Movie Rocky 2 on display at the Bre Knuck Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Key Events:\u00a0Friday, April 17, 2026, features a BKB event at the Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Modern Fighter Inductees:\u00a0Reggie Barnett, Jr., Alberto Blas, Jarome Hatch, Paul Hilz, Julian Lane, Daniel Lerwell, Kai Stewart, and Mick Terrill.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Non-Fighter Inductees:\u00a0Kody Mommaerts and Chris Young, Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Special Highlight: The 2026 class includes the &#8220;Original Pioneer&#8221; selection, 19th-century American bare-knuckle champion Sam Collyer (Walter Jamieson).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29290\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29291\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-571x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"1492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-571x1024.jpg 571w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-768x1378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-856x1536.jpg 856w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-71x128.jpg 71w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-17.jpg 892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Atlantic City, NJ \u2013 Boxing Insider\u2019s Club Boxing Series returns to the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, March 7, with a six-bout card featuring a blend of undefeated prospects and proven regional talent from New Jersey, New York, and beyond.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Doors open at 6:00 PM with the first bell at 7:30 PM. The card is sanctioned by the New Jersey Athletic Control Board. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001anr_ho4Vkr7GrSx0eNjvMAH0YD2aVfL7K6G29_XFoibrX3TCeIf2z2b16tQ-MZsWSd3_llGVd7C5KG049XY0rzg2fMqErI-UEd144pyC_bfI0MHOE-1kVTl-4D2fKEZkqjuyTeicj3fAar-c2fkB09chFVteTi5jU_DeyOlEXhvcFztOn_g0NukOnsP0pisKfZaQsxHU3pjUrgvTaCa6rEPjiTJaVghM0lESUgPJFbfNZ7F0ljs7z2Q43Z_SmVPU7Gtl70UkizYu4WT58jKxE-mDszYGhxj4oBpw1ljkMa4=&amp;c=Y7gDxRDvvfumcPy9ajntIM_7-boo8jPtr4Z6MRJ7NH_pfo0lK-wuTw==&amp;ch=ePO8R3-U9pEzrbQaq4HXUJwD2J_yNP3gkvk5z9pMVhY-6R9DIBMsJA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-03-07-2026\/event\/020064280B90E1FA<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29292\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-571x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"1176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-571x1024.jpg 571w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-768x1378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-856x1536.jpg 856w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-71x128.jpg 71w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-16.jpg 892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">WEIGHTS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Justin Figueroa 159 &#8211; Luis Caraballo 159<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">John Leonardo 122 &#8211; Edgar Joe Cortes 122<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Josh Popper 235 &#8211; Dillion Pumphrey 330<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Lia Lewandowski 115 &#8211; Indeya Rodriguez 114<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Julio Sanchez III 139 &#8211; Christopher Williams 139<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Jacob Riley Solis 165 &#8211; Jeremy Ramos 165<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29293 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520.jpg 948w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-21-e1772914397520-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing Signs Undefeated Super Welterweight Prospect <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Ebenezer \u201cThe Stuntman\u201d Griffith<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29295\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Story By Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Los Angeles, CA \u2014 Wise Owl Boxing is proud to announce the signing of undefeated super welterweight prospect Ebenezer \u201cThe Stuntman\u201d Griffith to its growing roster of elite fighters.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Griffith now trains and resides in Denver, Colorado. The talented junior middleweight enters this next chapter of his career with an impressive professional record of 7-0, following an accomplished amateur career that included more than 80 fights.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Griffith joins a strong Wise Owl Boxing stable that already features some of the most highly regarded fighters in the 154-pound division, including WBC #11 contender Charles Conwell and WBO #1 \/ WBC #2 ranked Brandon \u201cThe Cannon\u201d Adams. The management company also represents several Olympic-level athletes, continuing to build a reputation for developing world-class talent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Wise Owl Boxing founder Mark Habibi expressed strong enthusiasm about bringing Griffith into the organization.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cEbenezer is the type of fighter who is going to frustrate a lot of opponents,\u201d said Habibi. \u201cHe\u2019s extremely athletic, in phenomenal shape, and his greatest weapon is his mind. He\u2019s one of the sharpest fighters I\u2019ve met. His ring IQ is exceptional, and I believe that will give him a major competitive advantage as he continues to climb the rankings.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Outside the ring, Griffith\u2019s talents extend far beyond boxing. Habibi describes him as a true renaissance man.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29294\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mail-20.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cEbenezer is incredibly intelligent and has a personality that\u2019s magnetic,\u201d Habibi continued. \u201cHe plays the piano beautifully, he\u2019s fluent in Spanish, and he\u2019s one of the kindest people you\u2019ll ever meet. Anyone who crosses his path immediately sees the quality of his character. I can\u2019t wait to see how his career unfolds with Wise Owl behind him.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Known as \u201cThe Stuntman\u201d for his explosive athleticism and fearless style in the ring, Griffith is expected to remain active as he continues his rise in one of boxing\u2019s most competitive divisions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With the support of Wise Owl Boxing and a deep roster of world-class training resources, Griffith is positioning himself as a fighter to watch in the junior middleweight division.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29277\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T132757.153.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Boxing Icon and 8-Time World Champion\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Thomas Hearns Confirmed for Ninth Annual<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>\u00a0Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend,\u00a0Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HHQtYsEbQx3x81Umz19F_x6SFbcNt3YXRRVvxPGxP69GjQfNfM0Nhfh-nS_YaTuWPydc0AGTz-n71lfOQ4y4_so_s1-tW-xJ6AIwBQJrH6giaAKR2khHy3QPeKH2DJ6LmyDOcH-smhij5rlK845017MtUC8oa-tQczvzpBzqTHo=&amp;c=K8JOrVQkFDDhUlUiVFB_6sUyuvTYGhHjp1MNWr2BLyAgIeQfyNHfBg==&amp;ch=6Olr96fIz83t58cfHPfHaDPMBdBGVVkbT7ZLbxNrEhWEAcjXwRytew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Las Vegas (March 2026) \u2013 Boxing Icon and Eight-time world champion Thomas Hearns has confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hearns will hold a Meet &amp; Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports&#8217; legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HHQtYsEbQx3x81Umz19F_x6SFbcNt3YXRRVvxPGxP69GjQfNfM0Nhfh-nS_YaTuW3RHXjt_6qUOCMrhUIYme0ZyfCKqBT2Hwt0oJLuO-Q39mofZfoPMuKczE5a5vFnrtvsH-890g-y4utCZMDbVPSJfyDJsks6gtUXg6Hh7hcYEbS4uy5Mlr5kqj8cUmvsH52rD6s4nPErKjkJhDP4EfMc6KVsG3YkFY2DTQux5tHIlXQao-zLPHgrZZr7v9txaNS2xUczF9OXLuowkWR9civBMeYbA7oE-p&amp;c=K8JOrVQkFDDhUlUiVFB_6sUyuvTYGhHjp1MNWr2BLyAgIeQfyNHfBg==&amp;ch=6Olr96fIz83t58cfHPfHaDPMBdBGVVkbT7ZLbxNrEhWEAcjXwRytew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">II<\/a>,\u00a0Mayweather vs. Berto,\u00a0Canelo vs. Chavez Jr.,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HHQtYsEbQx3x81Umz19F_x6SFbcNt3YXRRVvxPGxP69GjQfNfM0Nhfh-nS_YaTuW3RHXjt_6qUOCMrhUIYme0ZyfCKqBT2Hwt0oJLuO-Q39mofZfoPMuKczE5a5vFnrtvsH-890g-y4utCZMDbVPSJfyDJsks6gtUXg6Hh7hcYEbS4uy5Mlr5kqj8cUmvsH52rD6s4nPErKjkJhDP4EfMc6KVsG3YkFY2DTQux5tHIlXQao-zLPHgrZZr7v9txaNS2xUczF9OXKvUoHn0Pigt3IL55F7Ak0B&amp;c=K8JOrVQkFDDhUlUiVFB_6sUyuvTYGhHjp1MNWr2BLyAgIeQfyNHfBg==&amp;ch=6Olr96fIz83t58cfHPfHaDPMBdBGVVkbT7ZLbxNrEhWEAcjXwRytew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canelo vs. GGG II<\/a>,\u00a0Canelo vs. Jacobs,\u00a0Canelo vs. GGG III,\u00a0Canelo vs Munguia\u00a0and\u00a0Canelo vs Crawford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Centered in boxing&#8217;s long-time home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year&#8217;s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you!\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HHQtYsEbQx3x81Umz19F_x6SFbcNt3YXRRVvxPGxP69GjQfNfM0Nhey072OcAwY4GYTG5xlYUDZZCwl9fZTD31I5z3pl_zctlzRbQ_rJuhnt17KDiJmUDX1hd0LE7o3hhYCUes74LdZkEPDxeL1xMA==&amp;c=K8JOrVQkFDDhUlUiVFB_6sUyuvTYGhHjp1MNWr2BLyAgIeQfyNHfBg==&amp;ch=6Olr96fIz83t58cfHPfHaDPMBdBGVVkbT7ZLbxNrEhWEAcjXwRytew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HHQtYsEbQx3x81Umz19F_x6SFbcNt3YXRRVvxPGxP69GjQfNfM0Nhfh-nS_YaTuWPydc0AGTz-n71lfOQ4y4_so_s1-tW-xJ6AIwBQJrH6giaAKR2khHy3QPeKH2DJ6LmyDOcH-smhij5rlK845011aAH4J9joVRQm4qilXJC2E=&amp;c=K8JOrVQkFDDhUlUiVFB_6sUyuvTYGhHjp1MNWr2BLyAgIeQfyNHfBg==&amp;ch=6Olr96fIz83t58cfHPfHaDPMBdBGVVkbT7ZLbxNrEhWEAcjXwRytew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hearns will make his sixth appearance at this years\u2019 Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Hearns will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy. Boxing Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing icon and living legend also known as\u00a0\u201cThe Hitman\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hearns joins, Roy Jones Jr., Jos\u00e9 Luis Castillo, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera\u00a0as an early commitment to this year\u2019s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">About Thomas Hearns<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hearns more famously known as &#8220;The Hitman&#8221;, became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. He would also become the first fighter in history to win five world titles in five different divisions. Hearns was named Ring Magazine fighter of the year in 1980 and 1984 and is best known for his fights with Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29276\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1161\" height=\"1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-03-04T131755.135.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29272\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1267\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797.png 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191101.797-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1267px) 100vw, 1267px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29273\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459.jpg 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-27T191057.459-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Boxing Legend\u00a0&amp; Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">During Cinco De Mayo Weekend,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Las Vegas (February 26, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Boxing Legend and Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between\u00a0David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jones will hold a Meet &amp; Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports&#8217; legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v5WLswafCfD2LNFXYgezm5ndHprONJDV-9bKEACzr1uya-xA3s2Gwi5hkfckjDSv6gHZbGdJNk9Xl2icytUHsM3ZjU0EyMCo1QwkS1mv5TsKfayRz-B92OEYnVJXTmEYto3OcIPG00nwycACH_WonVjg0YbIwyJR8mgvIhCrK4K9WzMDXgvcAmHWUAnyGqYhZi8V0xsvaxEIsY69oGFUiZd9wiqUWWGOKNNbDnD9s9PNwwIKeUFaWTIca9DJduKPUBy5PZwFPRgEGt677AM8eoyk3P2ydhy9&amp;c=EXXHdl0tJLQ1e8o_PwUpUHa1SIUYRgqEFZs8_ypc6foes8Kt1M2oeA==&amp;ch=g40IRrnWIVpIgCAWC1UZC-94FUSpXawTtBQdGa_jT4h9VQgoUwR05g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">II<\/a>,\u00a0Mayweather vs. Berto,\u00a0Canelo vs. Chavez Jr.,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v5WLswafCfD2LNFXYgezm5ndHprONJDV-9bKEACzr1uya-xA3s2Gwi5hkfckjDSv6gHZbGdJNk9Xl2icytUHsM3ZjU0EyMCo1QwkS1mv5TsKfayRz-B92OEYnVJXTmEYto3OcIPG00nwycACH_WonVjg0YbIwyJR8mgvIhCrK4K9WzMDXgvcAmHWUAnyGqYhZi8V0xsvaxEIsY69oGFUiZd9wiqUWWGOKNNbDnD9s9PNwwIKeUFaWTIca9DJduKPUBy5PZwFPRgOTNIyTHmJtlyEZNIjxpt8&amp;c=EXXHdl0tJLQ1e8o_PwUpUHa1SIUYRgqEFZs8_ypc6foes8Kt1M2oeA==&amp;ch=g40IRrnWIVpIgCAWC1UZC-94FUSpXawTtBQdGa_jT4h9VQgoUwR05g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canelo vs. GGG II<\/a>,\u00a0Canelo vs. Jacobs,\u00a0Canelo vs. GGG III,\u00a0Canelo vs Munguia\u00a0and\u00a0Canelo vs Crawford.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Centered in boxing&#8217;s long-time home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year&#8217;s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you!\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v5WLswafCfD2LNFXYgezm5ndHprONJDV-9bKEACzr1uya-xA3s2GwvIXKf0-SrTMTskxgiRGCd1oJYh3cHpYpuuFZzUppgGdWkmMwHZyQTHGf7EmP511Iz5LUDPiKUrilkGE7iSZv36fLOCzKOgm6Q==&amp;c=EXXHdl0tJLQ1e8o_PwUpUHa1SIUYRgqEFZs8_ypc6foes8Kt1M2oeA==&amp;ch=g40IRrnWIVpIgCAWC1UZC-94FUSpXawTtBQdGa_jT4h9VQgoUwR05g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v5WLswafCfD2LNFXYgezm5ndHprONJDV-9bKEACzr1uya-xA3s2Gwi5hkfckjDSvDjCwHZypTVhYWcvseMpZpUl_0Asi8P1u7Hl8OWzf_6SmaTj_Ns7i3nZwfL8cKwDHpA_bRaiuuDZRLxv3GWumFUlvirciPa6XCjGCITQu3bw=&amp;c=EXXHdl0tJLQ1e8o_PwUpUHa1SIUYRgqEFZs8_ypc6foes8Kt1M2oeA==&amp;ch=g40IRrnWIVpIgCAWC1UZC-94FUSpXawTtBQdGa_jT4h9VQgoUwR05g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jones will make his sixth appearance at this year\u2019s Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Jones will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a>\u00a0Boxing Fans will have an opportunity to also take pictures\u00a0with this boxing living legend, considered by many as one of the greatest pound for pound and best boxer of all time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jones\u00a0joins\u00a0Jos\u00e9\u00a0Luis Castillo,\u00a0Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera\u00a0as an early commitment to this year\u2019s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About Roy Jones Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Roy Jones Jr. is an American professional boxer who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of fame in Canastota on June 12th, 2022. Jones captured numerous championships in the Middleweight, Super middleweight, Light heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. He is the only boxer in history to start his career as a junior middleweight, and go on to win a heavyweight title. He is also noted for holding the WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, NABF, WBF, and IBA light heavyweight championships; a record seven belts at the same time. Jones left his mark in boxing history when he won the WBA heavyweight title, becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a Heavyweight title in 106 years. As of February 2018, Jones holds the record for the most wins in unified light heavyweight title bouts in boxing history, at twelve. The Ring magazine named Jones the Fighter of the Year in 1994, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame named him the Fighter of the Year for 2003. He is also a three-time winner of the Best Boxer ESPY Award (1996, 2000, and 2003). Jones was named \u201cFighter of the Decade\u201d for the 1990s by the Boxing Writers Association of America.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v5WLswafCfD2LNFXYgezm5ndHprONJDV-9bKEACzr1uya-xA3s2Gwi5hkfckjDSvDjCwHZypTVhYWcvseMpZpUl_0Asi8P1u7Hl8OWzf_6SmaTj_Ns7i3nZwfL8cKwDHpA_bRaiuuDZRLxv3GWumFb9TnocvAJsZ0LOZlYIugRM=&amp;c=EXXHdl0tJLQ1e8o_PwUpUHa1SIUYRgqEFZs8_ypc6foes8Kt1M2oeA==&amp;ch=g40IRrnWIVpIgCAWC1UZC-94FUSpXawTtBQdGa_jT4h9VQgoUwR05g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Boxing Legend Canelo Alvarez expected to return to the ring on September 12, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29262\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/canelo-alvarez-is-down-to-square-off-in-the-boxing-ring-v0-9Wym2vj1piJP3pRMnltUxbyqH2A33o4tTHSUL9OaYv4.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since Canelo Alvarez lost his Super Middleweight Titles to Terence Crawford last September, the sporting world has wondered when the legendary Mexican champion would be returning to the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Well, look no more. Alvarez, to the delight of his fans is expected to return to the ring on Sept. 12, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s General Entertainment Authority.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Sept. 12 will be big fight,&#8221; Alalshikh said. &#8220;This will be the first card for Canelo Promotions.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although his opponent is still not named yet, Canelo, 35, will headline a card billed as &#8220;Mexico Against the World&#8221; for Mexican Independence Day. It is also expected that Canelo would be fighting for a World Championship &#8211; most likely in the Super Middleweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The reason for the delay is that Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) had been sidelined after undergoing elbow<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/boxing\/story\/_\/id\/46428423\/canelo-alvarez-undergoes-elbow-surgery-least-two-months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0surgery<\/a> shortly after the loss to Crawford.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Presently, the WBC, IBF and WBO super middleweight titles are vacant due to the retirement of Terence Crawford. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the interim, Jose Armando Resendiz was recently elevated to full WBA champion, and Diego Pacheco and Hamzah Sheeraz are <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/boxing\/story\/_\/id\/47388968\/hamzah-sheeraz-ordered-fight-wbo-gold-two-options-terence-crawford-retired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expected to square off for the WBO title<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Labinot Xhoxhaj demolishes Pezhman Seikhani in 4 to retain EBU heavyweight laurels<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29259\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster-103x128.jpg 103w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Labinot-Xhoxhaj-Pezhman-Seifkhani-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>February &#8211; Lahr, Germany<\/em><\/strong><strong>. EBU heavyweight champion Labinot Xhoxhaj, 22-0-1, overcame some rough moments and walked through mandatory challenger Pezhman Seifkhani (18-2) from Sweden, knocking him out at 3:00 of the fourth round.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Xhoxhaj, a German of Albanian descent, showed he was the faster of the two as he jabbed sharply in the first and hooked off the\u00a0jab as well. Seifkhani, Swedish of Iranian descent, was forced to retreat and moved along the ropes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The champion kept the pressure up and had Seifkhani against the ropes but then let go and allowed the Swede to take over and it was as if Xhoxhaj wanted to test what his opponent had. Labinot, fighting in front of a sellout crowd at the Hallensportzentrum in this small town in the Schwarzwald region, took over for real in the third. Seifkhani, fighting off the back foot, and while taller than Xhoxhaj, failed to establish his jab.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the fourth Xhoxhaj upped the pace and landed with big hooks from both hands. A heavy right floored Seifkhani\u00a0but he got up and looked alright although he was breathing heavily. Xhoxhaj went all out and landed with his trademark big hooks from the outside. The champion then unleashed a barrage of punches topped by an overhand right and Seifkhani went down &#8211; and now he was in real trouble. He tried to get up but neither Seifknani\u2019s legs or arms were working for him and the referee counted him out.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Xhoxhaj began as a cruiserweight but is now a 250 lb. beast. He has a crude but effective style of fighting and fighting taller men seems to suit him well.\u00a0 How he will do against world class contenders remains to be seen but so far so good. He can take a good punch, has some power himself and knows what he can do and what he cannot do.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>For Seifkhan\u00a0another chance may come again but in this one he came up short.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Mike Tyson goes to the mat to promote\u00a0 US boxing, by creating a new Las Vegas amateur invitational<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">To preserve that the sport of\u00a0 boxing remains in the pathetic Olympics<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29255\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1034\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wehe-wenn-er-draufhaut-mike.webp 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>LAS VEGAS (AP) \u2014 Ever since NBC took over the airing of the Olympics &#8211; it is clear that they have no pulse of what the viewing audience wants to see. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Actually, the same goes for the suspect Olympic Committee itself.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>For some reason or another the Summer Olympics shows way too much swimming and track and field. Considering that in real life very few spectators actually ever attend a track and field event much less a swimming event. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although we are not against swimmers &#8211; there is just way too much prime time viewing on these events.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>While tougher events like boxing and wrestling &#8211; which are the historic nuclear sports of the Olympics &#8211; tend to be treated like stepchildren.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29260\" style=\"width: 1122px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29260\" class=\"wp-image-29260 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1112\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860.webp 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NINTCHDBPICT000578073860-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1112px) 100vw, 1112px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mike Tyson (L) fighting as an amateur.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>That was certainly not what ABC did in the 1970s and 1980s. In those years boxing was a prime-time sport which drew huge numbers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is bad enough that we have professional basketball players and tennis players in the Olympics. Now the Olympic Committee is reportedly looking to remove a real exciting sport like boxing and wrestling- two of the few sports that consist of pure amateurs instead of millionaire professional athletes who just want to gain more gold medals.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Thankfully, clearer heads prevailed as the great sport of Boxing was officially confirmed for the 2028 Los Angels Games via a unanimous decision vote in March 2025.This was due to the emergence of World Boxing anew body recognized by the IOC.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Boxing is also one of the few sports where only amateur compete in. Same cannot be said for these professional athletes who compete in the Olympic gam<\/strong>es.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Just look at LeBron James. He has won a total of four Olympic medals representing Team USA &#8211; three (3) gold medals (2008 Beijing, 2012 London, and 2024 Paris plus a bronze medal in the 2004 Athens Games. He is one of only three American men to own three Olympic basketball gold medals and was named the MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics tournament.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29261\" style=\"width: 1217px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29261\" class=\" wp-image-29261\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Tyson(R) slamming a right cross to the jaw of Henry Tillman (L) in 1984.\" width=\"1207\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1984-mike-tyson-henry-tillman-079089988.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Mike Tyson (R) slamming a right cross to the jaw of Henry Tillman (L) in 1984.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This is just plain ridiculous.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Does he not understand that by him keep playing at the Olympics other qualified players are being neglected.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>That is why Mike Tyson wants to highlight more amateur boxing. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hopefully,\u00a0 with the result that the Olympic Committee will continue to include boxing &#8211; and better yet show more of the sport on its telecasts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When Mike Tyson was coming up &#8211; he started as an amateur and entered many tournaments across the America. It is because of this that he became one of the greatest and most exciting boxers and athletes of all time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Look at Muhammad Ali. He was up till the time of his death the greatest known athlete alive. Now Mike Tyson has taken up that mantle.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Now Tyson looks at the state of boxing in the United States and doe not like what he sees.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>That\u2019s what compelled the 59-year-old Tyson &#8211; a Hall-of-Famer in his own right &#8211; to help launch the <em>Mike Tyson Invitational<\/em> on March 12\u201314 in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas. Tyson\u2019s team has been scouting out a huge event for amateur boxers to box against each other with the long-range goal of elevating boxing to the heights where it deserves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Tyson is also well aware how the Olympic Committee treats boxing &#8211; and is concerned about boxing\u2019s future in the Olympics. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI was watching some of the amateur fights and I was wondering, \u2018We don\u2019t have enough boxing clubs,\u2019\u201d Tyson said Friday. \u201cBefore, when I was fighting, we could fight at the Ohio state fair. Then I\u2019d go to Colorado the next two weeks and fight in the national tournament. That\u2019s what we need to be able to compete with the other countries. We need more competition.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Tyson\u2019s main focus is also making boxing big again in the United States.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>All one has to do is look at the numbers of the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford unified super middleweight title fight Sept. 13 which drew a live gate of 70,482 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and millions more on NETFLIX.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0\u201cIf I can be involved in any way in the uplifting and development of boxing, I\u2019ll be happy with that,\u201d exclaimed Iron Mike.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The Alvarez-Crawford card was a huge event with Tyson among a number of former boxing greats and celebrities in attendance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In truth and in fact, there a great deal of excitement when Tyson was knocking out nearly everyone in his way in a career that resulted in a 50-7 record with 44 knockouts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>His fights became a must-watch event, especially on HBO Sports.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Tyson was all business entering the ring, once declaring, \u201cEveryone has a plan until they get punched.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cWe\u2019re all entertainers, trust me, especially fighters,\u201d Tyson said. \u201cIf you don\u2019t perform well, people give their opinion about you. You may not like it. My job was always to make the people happy as a fighter.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With Tyson as the point man &#8211; the Olympics should reconsider televising more of boxing, especially since they removed the ridiculous head gear that lasted way too long. It took away the personality of the boxer. Just picture gymnasts who actually could get hurt much easier that a fighter &#8211; were forced to wear headgear<\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29253\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"789\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9.png 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-9-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29254\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15.jpg 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-15-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For Immediate Release<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Las Vegas \u2013 Four-division world champion and Hall of Famer Erik Morales has confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez, that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile Arena.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Morales will hold a Meet &amp; Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Cinco De Mayo weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports&#8217; legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58O68u6PNsQIuX8ZW_MxjERSBwO-99DaZeSPZoKkAOAWzdLfo0_sTmMQgQdAU0wKnFp5oCit9tZaNAQUTrvxJYcQ5Ay46HXWHtKJkgEdJTnZdzdPZoHokyxvN4l6edeFbYgSW8A2R0WkF6z4hrXr4TXixSxdSr7e1YtBssBIEicAm8FGC2_3qw17XoD5FKXEbFUgIafrYnbWtjJQcHWmfLqYDfD6DP4tfc&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">II<\/a>,\u00a0Mayweather vs. Berto,\u00a0Canelo vs. Chavez Jr.,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58O68u6PNsQIuX8ZW_MxjERSBwO-99DaZeSPZoKkAOAWzdLfo0_sTmMQgQdAU0wKnFp5oCit9tZaNAQUTrvxJYcQ5Ay46HXWHtKJkgEdJTnZdzdPZoHokyxvN4l6edeFbYgSW8A2R0WkF6z4hrXr4TXixSxdSr7e1YtBssBIEicAm8FGC2_3qw17XoD5FKXEbFUgIafrYnbWtB_9fB20xlqyEcx9iM-uyS&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canelo vs. GGG II<\/a>,\u00a0Canelo vs. Jacobs,\u00a0Canelo vs. GGG III,\u00a0Canelo vs Munguia\u00a0and\u00a0Canelo vs Crawford.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Centered in boxing&#8217;s long-time home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year&#8217;s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you!\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40XpfL5NKWUW-c9JGXYJ32aIC0i-qBAQv2flbymzNWhQv6pNb3L_jD_Y5_vYnU9OftgOZjOrEPd3UDPyhUUd4FErZGT9Xoy76yWw==&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58xcVn0jMI-NKGguO25syJpSntGB_G6FdxEfu6Nju9iv_d1yPDURb5lNu0wXHzXR7O6P3BkUHFPGWDsALn35JNzVG8yC5TjaLnSs6woblD7AU=&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Morales will make his fourth appearance at this years\u2019 Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Morales will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy<a style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a>\u00a0Boxing\u00a0Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures\u00a0with this boxing legend\u00a0also known as\u00a0\u201cEl Terrible\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Morales joins Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year\u2019s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About Erik Morales<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Erik Morales Nicknamed &#8220;El Terrible,&#8221;\u00a0is a retired Mexican boxing legend and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of fame in Canastota on June 10<sup>th,\u00a0<\/sup>2018.\u00a0Morales compiled a 52-9 record in 61 fights, including 41 straight wins to start his career, and won world titles in four different weight classes (junior featherweight, featherweight, junior lightweight, junior welterweight). He also ended Manny Pacquiao&#8217;s six-year unbeaten streak in 2005 with a unanimous decision win.\u00a0Morales notable fights came against Marco Antonio Barrera (nicknamed &#8220;The Baby Face Assassin&#8221;). The Morales versus Barrera trilogy is one of Boxing\u2019s most famous fight trilogies of all time, involving two of Mexico\u2019s most revered boxers. Their memorable fights were also named Ring Magazine\u2019s fight of the year on February 19, 2000 and once again on November 27, 2004.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About Box Fan Expo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Past boxing stars that have participated include:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58O68u6PNsQIuX8ZW_MxjERSBwO-99DaZeSPZoKkAOAWzdLfo0_sTmMQgQdAU0wKnFp5oCit9tZaNAQUTrvxJYcQ5Ay46HXWHtKJkgEdJTnZdzdPZoHokyxvN4l6edeFbYgSW8A2R0WkF6z4hrXr4TXixSxdSr7e1YtBssBIEicAm8FGC2_3qw17XoD5FKXEbFUgIafrYnbWvFIp8B-OLh7vOSsN4Wxfpg&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Sugar Shane Mosley, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Paz, Juan Francisco Estrada<\/a>\u00a0Mia St. John, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58O68u6PNsQIuX8ZW_MxjERSBwO-99DaZeSPZoKkAOAWzdLfo0_sTmMQgQdAU0wKnFp5oCit9tZaNAQUTrvxJYcQ5Ay46HXWHtKJkgEdJTnZdzdPZoHokyxvN4l6edeFbYgSW8A2R0WkF6z4hrXr4TXixSxdSr7e1YtBssBIEicAm8FGC2_3qw17XoD5FKXEbFUgIafrYnbWvhi7JD12ZuIWCaHwBmAe5w&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chiquita Gonzalez<\/a>, Badou Jack,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58O68u6PNsQIuX8ZW_MxjERSBwO-99DaZeSPZoKkAOAWzdLfo0_sTmMQgQdAU0wKnFp5oCit9tZaNAQUTrvxJYcQ5Ay46HXWHtKJkgEdJTnZdzdPZoHokyxvN4l6edeFbYgSW8A2R0WkF6z4hrXr4TXixSxdSr7e1YtBssBIEicAm8FGC2_3qw17XoD5FKXEbFUgIafrYnbWteJF-saoEqi_MJvbVG7U7Z&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nico Ali Walsh,\u00a0<\/a>Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael &amp; Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs and many more\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001x8rVLSkJG55RDejGrvYBR6xreqlB8yrMEGGxO5QEdgKkFJqgjg40Xn9RwRNHiF58xcVn0jMI-NKGguO25syJpSntGB_G6FdxEfu6Nju9iv_d1yPDURb5lNu0wXHzXR7O6P3BkUHFPGWDsALn35JNzTGI0xllvTA-i5NF67kyXMk=&amp;c=U-gAREtLtNDJTyKHEaSXilc1RVM0iW67fcXVzCOmi-oaXcBBk_TKow==&amp;ch=vdC-nu1LSZLidjobDpK1ocIS80aIve5LlRgQ0OnGi3fUoHTb2S-kmg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Jacob Bank retains WBO Global Super Middle crown with ferocious stoppage of William Scull in Denmark<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28899\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1113\" height=\"1574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bank-Scull-Fight-Poster.jpg 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Kolding, Denmark.<\/em> Primetime Promotions joined forces with British Goldstar and American MVP for a big show at the Sydbank Arena with local hero Jacob Bank headlining.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bank, 18-0 (10 KO\u2019s), retained the WBO Global super middleweight title with a one-sided stoppage of Cuban William \u201cEl Indomable\u201d Scull, who looked like he had nothing left after the big payday he earned against Canelo Alvarez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight was off to a tense start, but it soon became apparent that Bank, 25, had speed and strength on his side and he won rounds working his jab while Scull, 23-2 (9 KO\u2019s), never really found the target.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28898\" style=\"width: 1237px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28898\" class=\" wp-image-28898\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Bank (R) finishes off the fight by dropping William Scull (L) in Round 8.\" width=\"1227\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-R-finishes-off-the-fight-by-dropping-William-Scull-L-in-Round-8-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1227px) 100vw, 1227px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob Bank (R) finishes off the fight by dropping William Scull (L) in Round 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight became more and more a one-way affair with Scull, 33,\u00a0waiting for moments that never came as he fell behind on points.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the seventh Bank hurt the Cuban, who went down looking quite lethargic. A second knockdown followed and the fight was just about over, but Scull made it through the round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28896\" style=\"width: 1243px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28896\" class=\" wp-image-28896\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Bank (L) crushes in the face of William Scull (R) in up-close infighting.\" width=\"1233\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-crushes-in-the-face-of-William-Scull-R-in-up-close-infighting-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob Bank (L) crushes in the face of William Scull (R) in up-close infighting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As Scull needed a miracle to turn the fight around one might think he would come out giving it all he had, but he did not and was content to stay on the ropes. In the final round he was hurt again and went down. As he got up, he looked unsteady and the contest was halted at 2:37.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With this victory Jacob Bank entered the world stage and he looks good &#8211; but how good he is, is still an open question. William Scull? His contract with Agon Sports expires soon and he looks every bit a fighter heading for retirement.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28897\" style=\"width: 1123px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28897\" class=\" wp-image-28897\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Bank (L) sends William Scull (R) heading to the canvas with a left hook.\" width=\"1113\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-sends-William-Scull-R-heading-to-the-canvas-with-a-left-hook-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob Bank (L) sends William Scull (R) heading to the canvas with a left hook.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the chief support Dina Thorslund, 24-0, won the vacant WBC Interim featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Almudena Alvarez, 7-4, from Spain. It was scored 100-90 twice and 99-91.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super middleweight Oliver \u201cThe Great Dane\u201d Zaren, 19-0, got an easy win after Argentinian David Benitez, 13-11, overplayed a punch to the back of the head and stayed down for a long time and while there was no count Zaren was credited with a knockout win after 40 seconds into the second round. It was scheduled for eight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Big Cuban heavyweight Carlos Castillo, 10-0 and a southpaw, opened the show by knocking out overweight Italian Giancarlo Cardillo, 12-2-2, at 1:25 of the second. Cardillo was down in the first as well and was never in it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28895\" style=\"width: 1319px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28895\" class=\" wp-image-28895\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Bank (L) sends William Scull (R) heading to the canvas with a left hook.\" width=\"1309\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin.jpg 809w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacob-Bank-L-smashes-William-Scull-R-with-a-left-to-the-chin-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1309px) 100vw, 1309px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob Bank (L) sends William Scull (R) heading to the canvas with a left hoo<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">k.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Italian lightweight Pasquale Barile, 13-4, scored his second win in Denmark as he outscored Maher Katib, 4-1, over eight. Katib was very brave and tough but soaked up a bad beating in some rounds and though he was outclassed, he kept coming and won some rounds on sheer work rate. It was scored 79-73 twice and 80-71.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Swedish light heavy Costas Nanga, 14-0) stopped Slovakian spoiler &#8220;Big Bad&#8221; Vlad Belujski, 18-12-1, 2:27 of the sixth round. There was so little action in the beginning that the referee had to tell them twice to pick up the pace. Nanga finally did while Belujski, a late sub for a sub, was just in it to survive. He did but was floored in the fifth and twice more in the sixth and it was called off.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28888\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1344\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mike-tyson-quote-you-never-lose.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28578 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1190\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-29-e1770581144582.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\">Famous Boxing Quotes<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28579\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-1024x986.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-1024x986.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-128x123.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1036.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28580\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-931x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-931x1024.png 931w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-768x845.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-116x128.png 116w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-29x32.png 29w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1035.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Shakur Stevenson\u00a0defeated\u00a0Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision to capture WBO Junior Welterweight Title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28509\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1174\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397.webp 660w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88460020007-gty-2259334397-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez fight at Madison Square Garden \u00a0set a new boxing attendance record for the venue with 21,324 in the crowd. When the dust settled, the fight was a one-sided victory in which he 12-round unanimous decision win for Stevenson by a near unanimous scores of 119-109.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"N8A3jf_c,N8A3jf_d\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=N8A3jf_b\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">From the sound of the opening bell, Stevenson (25-0,11 KOs) utilized his jab and right crosses along with superior footwork to outclass and outpoint Lopez from the opening bell. Statistically, Stevenson landed <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">165 of 372<\/strong>\u00a0punches (44%) compared to Lopez&#8217;s\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">72 of 468<\/strong> (15%). While Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) attempted to close the distance and pressure Stevenson, he struggled to find consistent success, winning only one round on the official scorecard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For some reason Lopez barely showed up and offered no real defense or offense against his Newark based challenger. What made the outcome even more obvious was that Lopez was never ever in the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28504\" style=\"width: 1356px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28504\" class=\" wp-image-28504\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Stevenson (L) banging away Lopez (R).\" width=\"1346\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lopez-stevenson.avif 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1346px) 100vw, 1346px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Stevenson (L) banging away Lopez (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThat was a boxing lesson. A masterpiece, man,&#8221; exclaimed Shakur after the bout.\u00a0 I just looked so smooth, calm and relaxed. That was beautiful. I&#8217;m the face of boxing. I\u00a0 picked him apart.&#8221; As to future bouts, Stevenson replied, &#8220;<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">I would beat\u00a0<a class=\"GI370e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Lomachenko&amp;rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1042US1042&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=911&amp;aic=0&amp;sca_esv=51db692ab24d98dd&amp;ei=M1iCadecKdLk5NoPn8uLqQw&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih_ejIkr6SAxVsElkFHQGaBf0QgK4QegQIBBAF&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=shakur+stevenson+vs+teofimo+lopez+post-fight+quotes&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiM3NoYWt1ciBzdGV2ZW5zb24gdnMgdGVvZmltbyBsb3BleiBwb3N0LWZpZ2h0IHF1b3RlczIFEAAY7wUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMgUQABjvBUicLlCcCVikJXABeAGQAQCYAWugAYwHqgEDOS4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIMoALHB8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAgQQIRgKwgIKECEYoAEYwwQYCsICCBAhGKABGMMEmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcEMTAuMqAHiySyBwM5LjK4B8EHwgcFMi42LjTIBxmACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwih_ejIkr6SAxVsElkFHQGaBf0QgK4QegQIBBAF\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\">Lomachenko<\/a>\u00a0worse than Teofimo Lopez.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"vgrdof_1k,vgrdof_1l\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=vgrdof_1j\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"vgrdof_1k,vgrdof_1l\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=vgrdof_1j\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">As for Lopez, with both eyes swelling an looking more like Quasimoto, the iconic, deformed, deaf bell-ringer from Victor Hugo&#8217;s novel <em>The Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/em>, he took the beating like a real champion never once hitting the canvas. &#8220;Every dog has his day&#8230; so congratulations to Shakur.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Too bad Lopez did not make a good showing for himself considering that he is only 28 years old. Since he is not known as a great puncher which is reflected on his record of only 13 KO&#8217;s, Teofimo knew he had to use both his boxing ability and his rapid-fire\u00a0 punches to win the bout. Somehow either his skills or his guts were either left in his dressing room or lost somewhere near Brooklyn.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Concerning his future in the ring, Lopez said, &#8220;<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Definitely want to keep doing this&#8230; maybe 47 [welterweight]. A lot of people won&#8217;t agree to that.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Interestingly enough, <span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\">Teofimo Lopez Sr. (Lopez&#8217;s Father\/Trainer) blasted his son&#8217;s performance, stating, &#8220;My son didn&#8217;t do what I told him&#8230; he is mentally easy to mess with.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28502\" style=\"width: 1305px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28502\" class=\" wp-image-28502\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Stevenson (L) stabbing a jolting right right to the jaw of Lopez (R).\" width=\"1295\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shakur-stevenson-teofimo-lopez-01312026_80yibovreclb1urrhvlmt511g.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1295px) 100vw, 1295px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Stevenson (L) stabbing a jolting right right to the jaw of Lopez (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">For their January 31, 2026, showdown at Madison Square Garden, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez each earned a reported career-high guarantee of $9 Million to $10 Million. Including pay-per-view (PPV) shares, performance bonuses, and contractual incentives, the total payout for each fighter is projected to exceed the $10 million mark.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\">Career Highs: This fight marked the largest single-fight payday for both Stevenson and Lopez. Stevenson&#8217;s previous earnings typically ranged from $3 million to $5 million, while Lopez had been in the $5 million to $7 million range for recent bouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>By defeating Lopez via unanimous decision (119-109 on all cards), Stevenson captured the WBO Junior Welterweight Title, solidifying his position for even larger &#8220;super-fight&#8221; purses in the future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28575\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1181\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mail-2026-02-04T180046.131.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>TODAY:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>WBC Super Welterweight World Champion\u00a0<strong>Sebastian \u201cThe Towering Inferno\u201d Fundora<\/strong>\u00a0and former unified world champion\u00a0<strong>Keith \u201cOne Time\u201d Thurman<\/strong>\u00a0will go face to face at a press conference in Los Angeles before they headline a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video taking place Saturday, March 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Today&#8217;s kick-off press conference\u00a0will begin at 4:00 p.m. ET\/1:00 p.m. PT\u00a0and\u00a0can be viewed live on the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=41f751fde0&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Pre-sale tickets are available TODAY from 10 a.m. PT until 10 p.m. PT through\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=fde5100f99&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">A<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=e5f5b51634&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">XS.com<\/a>\u00a0with the code:\u00a0<strong>PBC<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t miss two of boxing&#8217;s finest warriors going face to face for the first time at today&#8217;s press conference\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=3ff30aa44e&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">live on PBC YouTube<\/a>! Click\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #FundoraThurman\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=57d9ff079d&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a> for more details on this all-action event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Quotes from Roberto Duran and Trainer Ray Arcel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28312\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"863\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n.jpg 526w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/621841755_1322259239935820_352374797631620198_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Roberto Duran: \u201cI didn\u2019t spend much time in school. I didn\u2019t need to. I wasn\u2019t interested, and there wasn\u2019t much reason to stay. Most days I\u2019d go in, get breakfast, then leave. We didn\u2019t have money for anything else.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI had a little shoeshine box. That was mine. I\u2019d go home, change my clothes, and head back out to the street. Shining shoes on the pavement. That\u2019s what I did instead of sitting in a classroom.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThat\u2019s how my life started.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0On the street, working, trying to help my family. I was a kid doing a man\u2019s job, shining shoes when I should\u2019ve been learning lessons out of a book.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28313\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n.jpg 511w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n-121x128.jpg 121w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n-30x32.jpg 30w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/616320289_4359910860960429_4952132149923795628_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Legendary trainer Ray Arcel: &#8220;Ring sense is an art, a gift from God that flows out of a fighter like a great painting flows out of an artist, or a great book flows out of an author. Ring sense is a natural ability to cope with any situation in a fight. It cannot be taught.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Local hero and promoter Freddy Kiwitt captures WBO Global welter title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28195\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1009\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freddy-Kiwitt-wins-decision-over-Suleiman-Jafaru.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">January &#8211; Flensburg, Germany. Local hero Freddy Kiwitt, 28-3, co-promoted another event at the GP Joule Arena, defended the WBF super welter title and added the WBO Global title to his collection with a unanimous points win over tougher than expected Nigerian Suleiman Jafaru, 17-2. Kiwitti, a slick, sometimes too slick, boxer, won on scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 117-110 in a no knockdown affair.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Jafaru\u00a0covered up well and then opened with short, powerful bursts of punches and Freddy was a little careless in his head movement and was caught a few times, especially\u00a0in the fifth. But Kiwitt&#8217;s fine jab and left hook dictated the pace, and he was a clear winner at the end.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The champion had some problems making the weight but blamed it on the fact that it was tough to be a co-promoter, matchmaker, gym owner, fighter and family man at the same time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Big Las Vegas-based Ukrainian Viktor Faust, 19-1, won the vacant WBO Euro title when Macedonian Todorche Cvetkov, 14-4, folded up after only 18 seconds. Faust got his opponent against the ropes and Cvetkov, well did not like it and sat down &#8211; and just would not continue in a disgraceful performance for which he reportedly was paid 20,000 euro.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the third title fight this evening German welters Daryan Yasar, 15-1, and Menai Meno Topcu, 8-1, clashed for the vacant WBF Euro strap. Yasar was too strong for Topcu, who was floored in the third and twice in the sixth before it was stopped.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Muhammad Ali Honored with U.S. Postage Stamp<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28185\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg-128x112.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ali_sheet_jpg-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There was once a time \u2013 even upon returning from the 1960 Rome Olympics with a gold medal \u2013 that Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, couldn\u2019t get waited on at a restaurant in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Times have changed. The disrespect is long gone. Not only does Ali have a street and an airport renamed in his honor in Louisville, the United States Postal Service has released two commemorative Forever stamps . A first day-of-issue ceremony took place at the University of Louisville\u2019s L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium on January 15.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28188\" style=\"width: 1079px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28188\" class=\" wp-image-28188\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps.jpg\" alt=\"Announcer Bob Costa at the unveiling of the Ali Stamp\" width=\"1069\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps-128x114.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bob_costas_usps-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Announcer Bob Costa at the unveiling of the Ali Stamp<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About 300 attended Thursday\u2019s ceremony honoring the late boxer. Famed broadcast legend Bob Costas served as Master of Ceremonies and in addition to various city, state and USPS officials, numerous luminaries offered some words, including Lonnie Ali, Ali\u2019s widow and co-founder of the Muhammad Ali Center; famed photographer Neil Leifer, who snapped the iconic photo of Ali standing over Sonny Liston; actor Jaalen West, who will be playing Ali in \u201cThe Greatest,\u201d Amazon Prime Video\u2019s upcoming limited series; and Greg Fischer, the former Louisville Mayor who is credited with the \u201cGet the Champ On A Stamp\u201d campaign.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Asked to cite his favorite moment of the ceremony, Louisville resident Kris Vance said Costas was top notch, but also, \u201cJust hearing all the tributes and from Lonnie Ali, and how she continues to keep his legacy alive with the Ali center and other ways as well.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Vance has been a longtime friend of Muhammad\u2019s brother, Rahman Ali, who passed away last year. He went to college with Rahman\u2019s daughter, Satina, and she extended an invite. The event was open to the general public. Attendees just had to pre-register via e-mail. Everyone was given an Ali stamp pin upon entry. Three large sheet cakes greeted arriving Ali fans, and one had a famous quote from a young and brash Clay\/Ali, \u201cI should be a postage stamp because that\u2019s the only way I\u2019ll ever get licked.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28191\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1269\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/210915125501-20210915-muhammad-ali-documentary.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1269px) 100vw, 1269px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A phalanx of officials formed a line as a high-ranking Postal Service employee pulled the sheet off of the two versions of the Ali stamp. One shows a 1970s visage of Ali above the name \u201cAli\u201d in bold and black lettering. The other shows the same image below the name \u201cAli\u201d in bold and red lettering. The images were created to recall old fight posters, according to the USPS. The full sheet of 20 stamps, which can be purchased for 15.60 at Post Offices around the country, features a handsome image of Ali in a pinstriped suit with his name above him, and also noting he was a \u201cBoxer, Activist and Humanitarian.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Muhammad Ali was an undefeated heavyweight in the 1960s when the United States Military attempted to draft him. Though he likely wouldn\u2019t have served on the front lines in America\u2019s war with Vietnam, he refused induction, as he felt no need to fight America\u2019s battles when he wasn\u2019t even being treated fairly in his own country as an African-American, especially in the less progressive Southern states. He was stripped of his titles and saw his boxing license suspended. He even faced the threat of prison. It would cost him his boxing career, and serious earnings, for three-and-a-half years. Ali was forced to speak on the college lecture circuit to try to make ends meet. There were a great deal of Americans who were displeased with his draft induction, especially those who already had issues with him changing his name and joining the Nation of Islam. However, he stood by his beliefs, returned to the boxing ring in 1970, regained the heavyweight title in 1974 against the fearsome George Foreman, lost it to Leon Spinks four years later only to regain it from Spinks months later, becoming boxing\u2019s first ever three-time heavyweight champion. His looks and charisma and principles earned him millions of fans here and abroad, and even those that took issue with him eventually warmed to him, because he became not only a national but a global icon, and with his influence helped get American hostages released from Iraq in 1990.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28189\" style=\"width: 1241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28189\" class=\" wp-image-28189\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps.jpg\" alt=\"Lonne Ali at podium\" width=\"1231\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps-128x114.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lonnie_ali_usps-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1231px) 100vw, 1231px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Lonnie Ali at podium<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cHe believed in what he thought was right,\u201d said New York-based boxing referee Arthur Mercante Jr. \u201cAt the time of the Vietnam War, people bashed him after refusing the draft, but we have Presidents that didn\u2019t go into the draft. Nobody says anything about that. But he stood on his ground, and that\u2019s one thing I\u2019ll never forget.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mercante\u2019s father, Arthur Mercante Sr., was third man in the ring (referee) for the famous \u201cFight of the Century,\u201d which paired an unbeaten Ali, in his third fight back since the three-and-a-half-year layoff, against reigning champion Joe Frazier in March 1971.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mercante Jr said of the Ali stamp, \u201cThat\u2019s a great honor for him. God bless his soul. Well deserved. I think that\u2019s an unbelievable achievement. I\u2019m sure his daughters and his wife are so proud.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lonnie Ali said at Thursday\u2019s ceremony, \u201cWe are deeply honored the Postal Service is commemorating Muhammad with an official Forever stamp. This historic recognition celebrates not only his extraordinary achievements, but the values that defined his life of courage, compassion, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity and respect.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28192\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28192\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28192\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo.jpeg\" alt=\"Ali knocking out Sonny Liston in their second fight.\" width=\"900\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo-768x547.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo-128x91.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo-32x23.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Muhammad-Ali-Iconic-Photo-1x1.jpeg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ali knocking out Sonny Liston in their second fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">She added, \u201cFrom Louisville to communities across the nation and around the world, Muhammad\u2019s legacy continues to inspire people to stand up for what is right and to lead with purpose. This stamp serves as a lasting reminder that his greatest victories were not only in the ring, but in his lifelong dedication to humanity, justice and compassion for all.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The stamp ceremony took place two days before Ali\u2019s birthday. He would have turned 84 on January 17. It has been nearly ten years since his passing. He died on June 3, 2016.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cHe was so much more than a boxer,\u201d said Vance. \u201cHe was an activist, a humanitarian. Yes he was a boxer, but he did a lot of things outside of the sports world. He was much bigger than boxing. He was unique.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To purchase the Ali stamps, visit your local United States Post Office, or order them online at https:\/\/store.usps.com\/store\/home.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28175\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ring-vi-lopez-vs-stevenson-promo_15p517p4bzs4q1xrq80pitq0na.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tonYlb Uphzyf\" data-tr-rsts=\"false\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"jamMld_1q\" data-signal-inputs=\"lZyDtc=jamMld_0\/Fng78d\">\n<div id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjn48yWsZCSAxXYjIkEHYzWGGcQ_ZkOegYIAQgAEAc\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAH\">\n<div data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Zkbeff\" data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-aimmrs=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"CyCuMd_2\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwitnc-WsZCSAxUGg4kEHS2KAJMQ2O0OegQIABAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pWvJNd\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwitnc-WsZCSAxUGg4kEHS2KAJMQ3KYQegQIABAB\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Shakur Stevenson is set to take on Teofimo Lopez Jr. at Madison Square Garden in New York for Saturday &#8211; and oh what a fight it will be!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The bout will be for Lopez&#8217;s WBO junior welterweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Lopez (22-1, 13 KO&#8217;s) is the current WBO Light Welterweight Champion having won the title on June 10, 2023, by defeating then champion Josh Taylor. Prior to that Lopez has captured the IBF Lightweight title by stopping Richard Commey in the second round.\u00a0 After that fight he took on Vasiliy Lomachenko and defeated him via a unanimous decision on October 17, 2020, at the MGM Grand Conference Center. With the victory of Vasiliy, Lopez also won the WBA and WBO lightweight titles. He eventually lost the tiles to George Kambosos Jr. via a split decision on November 27, 2021.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI think of Shakur as the best fighter on my resume to date,\u201d said Lopez. \u201cWe\u2019re two of the guys who everyone says are the best of the best. We\u2019re about to lace it up in the Mecca of boxing. This guy is the best, and we\u2019re here to face the best.\u00a0<a class=\"underline hover:text-redColor\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ringmagazine.com\/en\/news\/underdog-teofimo-lopez-shakur-stevenson-rude-awakening\">We\u2019re against all odds, and defying the odds<\/a>. [Oddsmakers] should keep the odds highly in Shakur\u2019s favor. I got a lot of people who are starving, and they need to make their money.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div id=\"attachment_28179\" style=\"width: 1085px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28179\" class=\"wp-image-28179\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1075\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/i-3.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Teofimo Lopez Jr. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As for Shakur Stevenson, who is undefeated (24-0, 11KO&#8217;s), he was also an Olympic Silver Medalist and has held the WBO World Featherweight Title, along with the WBC and WBO world Super Featherweight Championships. On November 23, 2024, Shakur captured the vacant WBC lightweight title, which he successfully defended three times against Artem Harutyunyan, Josh Padley, and William Zepeda Segura.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He also believes that he will defeat Lopez. \u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of weaknesses in Teofimo\u2019s game,\u201d said Stevenson. \u201cA lot of the weaknesses are mental. I\u2019m going to expose him. I want to show the world that I am the best. He doesn&#8217;t realize how good I am. Come fight night, he\u2019s going to realize that I am going to take it to another level that he has never seen before. Teo is a high-level fighter, but he\u2019s not on my level. I am an elite-level fighter.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div id=\"attachment_28180\" style=\"width: 1037px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28180\" class=\" wp-image-28180\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shakur_Stevenson_victory2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-28180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Shakur Stevenson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The winner of the Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson fight will be offered a stadium fight against British fighter Dalton Smith who recently became tstopped <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3892598\/dalton-smith-incredible-ko-us-world-champion\/\">Subriel Matias<\/a> to snatch the WBC title at 140lbs. &#8220;I believe I have earned my position to go and get those fights. And yeah I&#8217;d love to get a big fight like that at Hillsborough.&#8221; Siad Smith.\u00a0 &#8220;I think it is a 50\/50 fight and I&#8217;d back Stevenson on points. I&#8217;m a world champion. I&#8217;m eligible to go in with any of these other world champions. Possibly yeah [I&#8217;ll be there.]&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Zkbeff\" data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-aimmrs=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"CyCuMd_2\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwitnc-WsZCSAxUGg4kEHS2KAJMQ2O0OegQIABAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pWvJNd\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwitnc-WsZCSAxUGg4kEHS2KAJMQ3KYQegQIABAB\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fight Details<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Opponent:Teofimo Lopez Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Date:Saturday, January 31, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Location:\u00a0The Ring 6 at\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msg.com\/events-tickets\/world-championship-boxing-teofimo-lopez-shakur-stevenson-madison-square-garden-january-2026\/3B006385A3E6392C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\">Madison Square Garden<\/a>\u00a0in New York City, NY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Title on the line:\u00a0WBO junior welterweight (140 lbs) title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">How to Watch:\u00a0Exclusively on\u00a0<a class=\"H23r4e\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-US\/news\/boxing\/shakur-stevenson-next-fight-where-to-watch-date-time-undercard-tv\/mss14fhfg3tv1988z4mj81zf5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\">DAZN PPV<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQBw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Main Card Start Time:\u00a0Approximately\u00a06:05 pm ET<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQCA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Main Event Ringwalks:\u00a0Approximately\u00a010:50 pm ET<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key Insights<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Stevenson is currently undefeated with a record of\u00a024-0\u00a0(11 KOs) and will be moving up in weight to challenge for a world title in a fourth division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Lopez holds a record of\u00a022-1\u00a0(13 KOs) and has won his last six fights since his only career loss.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">The fight is one of the most anticipated matchups of early 2026, pitting two of boxing&#8217;s elite talents against each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">There is no rematch clause for the fight<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tonYlb\" data-tr-rsts=\"false\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Zkbeff\" data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-aimmrs=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"PoZWkf_2\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwii0sCjsZCSAxV0EmIAHQprAPAQ2O0OegYIAQgAEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pWvJNd\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwii0sCjsZCSAxV0EmIAHQprAPAQ3KYQegYIAQgAEAE\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div data-container-id=\"5\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Undercard Fights<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Keyshawn Davis vs. Jamaine Ortiz:\u00a0A 12-round super lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Carlos Adames vs. Austin Williams:\u00a0A 12-round fight for Adames&#8217;\u00a0WBC middleweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Bruce Carrington vs. Carlos Castro:\u00a0A 12-round fight for the vacant\u00a0WBC featherweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Jarrell Miller vs. Kingsley Ibeh:\u00a0A 10-round heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Ziyad Al Maayouf vs. Kevin Castillo:\u00a0An 8-round welterweight bout<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Dalton Smith KO&#8217;s Subriel Matias to capture WBC Super Lightweight WBC at the Barclay&#8217;s Center in Brooklyn, New York<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-scaled.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27432\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-1024x1018.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-1024x1018.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-768x764.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-1536x1528.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-2048x2037.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-128x128.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/smith_matias_bf46a9bf19-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27434\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dalton_smith_ab2554a685-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Agit Kabayel finishes off Damian Knyba in 3 to retain WBC interim heavy title in packed house in Oberhausen<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27431\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1114\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kabayel-Knyba-Fight-Poster-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>January 10 &#8211; Oberhausen, Germany<\/em>. Queensberry, Goldstar and Top Rank joined forces for a big show at the Rudolf Weber Arena and had a full house with DAZN streaming the main fights.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the headliner, heavyweight Agit Kabayel, 27-0 (19 KO\u2019s) defended the WBC Interim title by stopping undefeated US-based Pole Damian \u201cPolish Hussar\u201d Knyba, 17-1 (11 KO\u2019s), 2:36 of the third round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Knyba,\u00a0bigger and taller, was off to a good start and tested Kabayel&#8217;s\u00a0solid\u00a0chin with a right uppercut and the champion was also cut by the right eye but he kept his cool and attacked in the second and blocked the uppercut coming from Knyba &#8211; and caught his opponent with his dangerous left hook to the body. It was an even round, but it was obvious that the champion had the advantage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Kabayel scored with a left hook in the third, then a one-two combination followed by a left hook to the body and Knyba was in trouble. The Pole was hurt for real as Kabayel poured it on and the referee stopped the fight with Knyba, who was clearly out on his feet.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the co-feature Croatian heavyweight Petar Milas, 20-1, won the IBF International title by stopping German Granit Shala, 18-2, in the tenth and final round. The fight was very close, but Shala was apparently ahead on the judges&#8217; scorecards and Milas opened up with all he had and knocked down Shala with a right. Granit got up and tried to fight back but had nothing left and took a beating so bad that Milas looked at the referee to have him stop the fight but was motioned to battle on and the Croatian finished the fight with a two-fisted combination and Shala went down badly out of it. The late stoppage was heavily criticized by all at ringside.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was a fight that went back and forth. Milas was bigger and stronger, but Shala showed quick hands landed with good counters and it was a barnburner fight all the way where neither were able to keep an advantage for long.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For Shala this was a heavy defeat and his days with Agon Sports, who has promoted him from the start, are most likely over.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dubai-based Cuban Jadier Herrera, 18-0, overcame a first round knockdown by stopping Panamanian veteran Ricardo Nunez, 26-8, in the eighth round to win the vacant WBC Interim title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Herrera, a southpaw, did well in the first but was off-balance caught by a right hand late in the first and went down. He was not hurt and was soon back on track. Nunez was in it all the way, but Herrera was just a little faster and more accurate with his punches. The Panamanian was a little ragged in his work going into the eighth and was hurt by a right hook, and then by a left hook and was defenseless against the ropes when Belgian referee Daniel Van De Wiele tried to jump between them but tripped and went down with both men standing &#8211; but both understood what had happened and stopped punching and when Van De Wiele got up the fight was officially stopped.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">WBA Intercontinental middleweight champ Gleb Bakshi, 7-0, impressed in knocking out Mexican Juan Jose Rodriguez Duran, 21-2, 54 seconds of the first round. Duran made an aggressive start and looked good, but Bakshi countered with an overhand right followed by a left hook and the Mexican went down and out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Heavyweights Daniel Dietz, 15-1-1, and Seun Salami, 9-0-1, fought hard for six rounds with Salami, from Austria, off to a good start while Dietz, a German, finished strongly and the fight was judged a draw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the show opener, Oronzo Birardi, 10-1, knocked out Serbian Miloslav Savic, 9-11-1, in the fourth round. Savic took a knee after being stunned by a vicious right hand and sat the count out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Roman Fury, 6-0, outboxed 42-year-old fellow Englishman Kevin Greenwood, with a long career in martial arts, boxing and bare knuckle fights behind him, for three rounds\u00a0before it was stopped. The fight was made at bridgerweight but both looked like they could shed some weight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">German Olympian Nelvie Tiafack, 3-0, stopped inept Pole Piotr Cwik, 9-6, in the second round and looked good despite having an awkward opponent.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Sylvester Stallone talking with Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino on the set of Rocky in 1975<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27424\" style=\"width: 979px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27424\" class=\"wp-image-27424\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"969\" height=\"969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n.jpg 526w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611622173_26220888747495768_8623235221752650113_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">Three of the greatest Italian Actors in the 20th Century<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Circa\u00a01975, as the\u00a0<em>Rocky<\/em>\u00a0script by a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone was being shopped around Hollywood, a seismic truth in cinema history nearly occurred: the studio, United Artists, had considered casting already-established titans Al Pacino and Robert De Niro for the role of Rocky Balboa.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Imagine that pivotal moment, the sheer pressure on the struggling Stallone, who, with only a minuscule budget offer of $110,000 for the film rights and a defiant $360 per week acting wage, refused to sell unless he played the lead. Executives reportedly recoiled, fearing a novice in the starring role, leading to an astonishing\u00a0&#8220;what if&#8221;\u00a0scenario where Pacino, fresh off\u00a0<em>The Godfather Part II<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Dog Day Afternoon<\/em>, was a prime candidate &#8211; a\u00a0fact later confirmed by the actor himself who once dryly stated of all the roles he turned down, the list was \u201cunbelievable.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Similarly, De Niro, who was riding the wave of\u00a0<em>Taxi Driver<\/em>\u00a0and would soon win an Oscar for portraying a boxer in\u00a0<em>Raging Bull<\/em>\u00a0(1980), was also on the wish list, with the producers seeing the boxing theme as a natural fit, yet the visionary Stallone held fast to his creation, proclaiming, \u201cThis character is me.&#8221; His unwavering self-belief, his sheer heart, not only secured his role but transformed a low-budget passion\u00a0project &#8211; shot\u00a0in a mere 28\u00a0days &#8211; into\u00a0a Best Picture Oscar winner, a timeless testament to fighting for your dream against all odds, a true underdog story that remains a stunning beacon of human aspiration and grit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv6319181074otQkpb\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong class=\"yiv6319181074Yjhzub\">Collaborations Between the Actors<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv6319181074default-style yiv6319181074otQkpb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv6319181074Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although they never shared the screen in the\u00a0<em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Rocky<\/em>\u00a0franchise, they have worked together on other projects:<span class=\"yiv6319181074uJ19be yiv6319181074notranslate\"><span class=\"yiv6319181074vKEkVd\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv6319181074T286Pc\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Cop Land<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>(1997):\u00a0Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro co-starred in this crime drama. Al Pacino was reportedly considered for a role in the film but did not appear in it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv6319181074T286Pc\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Grudge Match<\/em><\/span>\u00a0(2013): This sports comedy features Stallone and De Niro as aging boxing rivals. The film heavily parodies their most famous boxing roles &#8211; Stallone\u00a0as Rocky Balboa and De Niro as Jake LaMotta from\u00a0<em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Raging Bull<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv6319181074T286Pc\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">The Family Stallone<\/em><\/span>\u00a0(2023):\u00a0Al Pacino made a cameo appearance on Stallone\u2019s reality TV show.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"yiv6319181074T286Pc\"><em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Killing Season<\/em>\u00a0(2013):\u00a0Robert De Niro and Milo Ventimiglia (who played Rocky\u2019s son in\u00a0<em class=\"yiv6319181074eujQNb\">Rocky Balboa<\/em>) starred in this\u00a0thriller.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv6319181074default-style\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv6319181074default-style\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv6319181074T286Pc\">As the years go by, Stallone, Pacino, and DeNiro have not only become film legends, but they have also entered into the realm of being icons in the cinematic world!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27427\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/611659871_1309564691213980_4345430632883491489_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Beloved Boxer Devon Porter was struck and killed by a car in New jersey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Henry Hascup<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">According to police, boxer Davon Porter was hit by a car around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday while trying to cross Route 9 in Old Bridge. They said he was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was a major tragedy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So much so that his death left his fellow athletes to mourn the loss of a legend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-min-tv-running=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;When you spar someone, it&#8217;s like a conversation that doesn&#8217;t need to be spoken with words,&#8221; said Tyric Trapp, a competitive boxer and friend of Porter&#8217;s. &#8220;When you spar, energy goes a long way. Just off the sparring alone, I could tell just how driven he was and how bad he wanted it.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-min-tv-running=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-min-tv-running=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div data-min-tv-running=\"true\">\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Porter boxed at Gleason&#8217;s Gym Jersey Shore in Long Branch. His coaches told News 12 he was focused on training until the very last night of his life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I was working with him in the ring, showing him what punches to throw, what he needed to improve on, his foot movement, and we worked until about 8:30 Friday night,&#8221; said Denard Trapp.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27428\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1077\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mail-2026-01-09T115228.632-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1077px) 100vw, 1077px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jacklyn Atkins, the founder of Gleason&#8217;s Gym, said Porter&#8217;s last moments in the gym were spent being cheered on by his coaches and fellow boxers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We all hug, say our goodnights, see you tomorrow. Unfortunately, tomorrow did not come for Davon,&#8221; she said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Atkins said she started making calls Saturday morning when she found out what happened to Porter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;It felt not real. I walked in where we&#8217;re usually at. I used to see him in that corner, his bag in that corner,&#8221; said Elijah Ghzi, also a boxer at Gleason&#8217;s. &#8220;I waited for him to walk in, and knowing he&#8217;s not going to be here with us anymore, physically, it&#8217;s a lot of pain.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Porter&#8217;s fellow competitors aren&#8217;t the only ones who will miss him around Gleason&#8217;s. They said he was active in teaching and mentoring students at the gym as well.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I just wish it didn&#8217;t happen,&#8221; said Jayden Whitley, Porter&#8217;s mentee. &#8220;He just had this positive energy around him. I want to be somebody like that when I&#8217;m older for other people. That&#8217;s what he did for me.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Those who knew and loved Porter told News 12 he redefined what it means to be a champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Without the verb, there is no adjective. To champion a generation, to champion a cause, to champion certain characteristics,&#8221; said boxer Jonathan Gordon. &#8220;Von was a champion because of what he decided to champion. He championed hard work. He championed being a friend. He championed being of service to others.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sugar Ray Leonard talking about the Four Legends<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27422\" style=\"width: 1097px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27422\" class=\" wp-image-27422\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy &quot;Hitman&quot; Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto &quot;Manos de Piedra&quot; Duran, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.\" width=\"1087\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n.jpg 694w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/610835756_1303106958517715_2680088998968951170_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">L-R. Tommy &#8220;Hitman&#8221; Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto &#8220;Manos de Piedra&#8221; Duran, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Sugar Ray Leonard once cut straight through the nostalgia debate with one honest truth: \u201cEverybody says their era was the best, but we had Hagler, Hearns, Duran and me. Whoever Pacquiao and Mayweather fought, you know who\u2019s going to win, you just don\u2019t know how. When we fought, maybe you bet on Hagler or Hearns or Duran or me. But you didn\u2019t bet your house on it.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Leonard was not dismissing the quality of modern-day boxers, he was merely pointing out that there was more uncertainty in his era, therefore more excitement.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>In the 1980s era,<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Marvin Hagler<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Thomas Hearns<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sugar Ray Leonard<\/span> all overlapped at their peak. They all had different styles, different answers to the same problem. There were no guaranteed outcomes &#8211; just elite fighters colliding with real consequences.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>You could lean one way. You could make a case. But you never felt comfortable picking one over the other. That is what defined that era. Not dominance, but uncertainty..<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>So when people argue eras, Leonard\u2019s point lands quietly but hard. Greatness is not just about winning. Sometimes it is about how unsure everyone feels before the bell even rings.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Jale LaMotta on his fights with Sugar Ray Robinson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27423\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"1286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n.jpg 526w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n-97x128.jpg 97w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/608538139_122191135826460714_4832284529083150712_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI fought Sugar Ray Robinson six times. The first time, he won by a very close decision. The second time I knocked him down, it was the first time he had ever gone down, and I won the fight. The third time I fought him, I knocked him down again and it looked like it was over, but the bell saved him. They dragged him back to his corner and gave him the decision by one point because he had to leave for military service the next day.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fourth time was another very close decision. The fifth time, he was finished again, but the bell saved him once more; they carried him back to his corner and two of the three judges gave him the decision, even though I had more points.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">You see, every fight I had with him was very close. That\u2019s why we fought six times. You don\u2019t fight the same guy six times unless they\u2019re all really, really tight fights.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\">Former heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua released from hospital after being injured in car crash that killed 2 people in Nigeria<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27395\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18330302_122925-kabc-anthony-joshua-clean-AP-TN-img.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, who recently demolished Jake Paul, was nearly killed in a car collision took the lives of two others.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The crash happened on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Anthony Joshua was a passenger in a speeding Lexus in Nigeria that killed two other people, authorities said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-f3ac17\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The incident occurred about 11 a.m. on the Lagos\u2013Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun state, in the far southwest corner of Nigeria,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OgunPoliceNG\/status\/2005641189660172718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">police said<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-f54170\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ogun State Police Command said Joshua, the 36-year-old British Nigerian, was a passenger in a Lexus SUV, while the Federal Road Safety Corps called the car a Lexus Jeep.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-0e5c23\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Federal Road Safety Corps said the Lexus slammed into a stationary truck.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27394\" style=\"width: 1249px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27394\" class=\" wp-image-27394\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1239\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1.png 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot-2025-12-29-at-2-07-25-pm-1-1-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The car crash<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"anchor-8619cd\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Preliminary findings indicate that the Lexus Jeep, which was suspected to be travelling<em>\u00a0<\/em>beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking maneuver and crashed into a stationary truck well packed by the side of the road,&#8221; <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FRSCNigeria\/status\/2005642689577201671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it said in a statement<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Thankfully, it appears that Joshua&#8217;s life was saved and managed to escape with minor injuries, the police said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-89323f\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention,<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OgunPoliceNG\/status\/2005641194794324463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0the police statement said<\/a>. &#8220;Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-e1317381456904bc01d08aa5310b1cec\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The boxer&#8217;s strength and conditioning coach,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/sina-ghami\/\">Sina Ghami<\/a>, and his trainer,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/kevin-latif-ayodele\/\">Latif Ayodele<\/a>, died in the crash. The three were all close friends.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-f96a1271518745313ba69c797ec55a49\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua was sitting in the backseat when the car he was riding in crashed into a stationary truck on a crowded expressway in Nigeria.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p id=\"anchor-938515\" class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua\u2019s promoter Eddie Hearn called Ayodele and Ghami &#8220;close friends and team members.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nigerian officials say Joshua went with his mother to a funeral home in Lagos after being released from the hospital to pay his respects to his late friends.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-graf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>The legendary Naoya Inoue defeats top challenger David Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to retain his undisputed super bantamweight world title<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27390\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1219\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357-128x71.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2c2548ed-3eea-422f-967f-1aab0e1e8a53_640x357-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1219px) 100vw, 1219px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story By Bently Loi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Naoya Inoue has been a world champion for almost 12 years and to this date he has remained undefeated. he first won the WBO Light Flyweight Championship in 2014 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, by stopping then champion Adrian Hernandez in six rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After winning the title, Naoya successfully defended his Super Flyweight Title nine times before moving up to the bantamweight division. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On May 18, 2019, Inoue KO&#8217;d then champion Emmanuel Rodriguez in brutal fashion at 1:19 of the second round, capturing the IBF World Bantamweight Championship. Since that fight, Inoue eventually won all of the bantamweight titles making himself him the Undisputed Bantamweights Champion of the World.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27393\" style=\"width: 1241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27393\" class=\" wp-image-27393\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58.jpg\" alt=\"Naoya Inoue (R) scores a vicious right to Picasso's jaw.\" width=\"1231\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/639c0820-e334-11f0-b1c5-1940c44fea58-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1231px) 100vw, 1231px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Naoya Inoue (R) scores a vicious right to Picasso&#8217;s jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Going into the bout against unbeaten challenger David Picasso, Naoya has successfully defended his bantamweight title 13 times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As for Picasso, who hails from Mexico, he entered the ring unbeaten in 31 fights and was the current WBC Silver Super Bantamweight since August of 2024. He also packed a pretty good punch scoring 17 KOs in those 31 fights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Inoue, is a genuine superstar, especially in his homeland of Japan. As a result, he brought with him a pretty vast fanbase at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">So much of a draw he is &#8211; Inoue&#8217;s purse against Picasso for defending his WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO, super bantamweight titles, was reportedly a record-breaking $25.7 million, which is his highest payday yet, proving his status as a major draw in boxing. Earlier big paydays included around $5 million for his\u00a0Marlon Tapales\u00a0fight (2023) and $4 million against\u00a0Stephen Fulton (2023), while his career earnings have rapidly escalated with his global recognition, especially with big deals in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27391\" style=\"width: 1305px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27391\" class=\" wp-image-27391\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-1024x734.jpeg\" alt=\"Inoue (L) drills a left hook to Picasso's jaw.\" width=\"1295\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-1024x734.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-300x215.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-768x551.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-128x92.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-32x23.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e5caa9d-bf32-4256-a75e-b96971653a9f-1x1.jpeg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1295px) 100vw, 1295px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Inoue (L) drills a left hook to Picasso&#8217;s jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although Picasso was a pretty sturdy foe, Inoue (31-0, 27 KO&#8217;s) retained all his belts by winning a rather large unanimous decision of 119-109, 120-108, 117-111.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Inoue used his jab very effectively spearing the champion with saber-like blows and with right hands that zoomed into the challenger&#8217;s jaw and midsection throughout the bout. Surprisingly, Picasso (32-1-1, 17 KOs) landed with some solid left hook counters throughout the bout, but was unable to shake the champion or present any real threat to beat him<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In round six, the champion stunned Picasso with a several left hooks to the body that nearly dropped him to the canvas. Between Rounds 6 and 7 the Mexican challenger told his corner he was hurt by a left hook to the body from Inoue in the sixth frame, which made him more hesitant to let his hands go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In round 12, The champion went all out to score a knockout. Instead of overwhelming the brave Picasso, the challenger actually fought back and presented the fight with some of the best moments of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After the bout, Inoue said he was &#8220;disappointed with his performance.&#8221;\u00a0 It is the first time in his career that he has gone the distance in back-to-back fights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On the undercard, fellow countryman Junto Nakatani scored a unanimous decision over Sebastian Hernandez Reyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With both men emerging victorious on the same fight card and now residing in the same weight class \u2014 it appears that the two will probably collide in a blockbuster showdown next spring at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\">Fight Results<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Undisputed super bantamweight title: Naoya Inoue def. David Picasso via unanimous decision (119-109, 120-108, 117-111)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Super bantamweight: Junto Nakatani def. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes via unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 118-110)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Lightweight: Eridson Garcia def. Taiga Imanaga via split decision (96-93 Garcia, 95-94 Imanaga, 95-94 Garcia)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Super bantamweight: Reito Tsutsumi def. Leobardo Quintana via fourth-round TKO<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"_1jeon7i1 _1jeon7i0 _1jeon7i6 ls9zuha ls9zuh9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson full fight card start time<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27403\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1076\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1.webp 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Teofimo-lopez-vs-Shakur-Stevenson-1-1000x600-1-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Event<\/strong>:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mmamania.com\/boxing\/406538\/teofimo-lopez-vs-shakur-stevenson-booked-to-headline-the-ring-vi-on-jan-31-in-new-york\">The Ring VI: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Date<\/strong>: Sat., Jan. 31, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Madison Square Garden in New York City<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Start Time<\/strong>:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-US\/schedule\">DAZN<\/a>\u00a0main card start time at\u00a0<strong>6 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"lopez-vs-stevenson-main-event-on-dazn-1000-p-m-et\" class=\"_12tz1yh2 _12tz1yh0 duet--article--standard-heading ls9zuh1\">\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Lopez vs. Stevenson Main Event on DAZN (10:00 p.m. ET)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">140 lbs.: Teofimo Lopez (22-1) vs. Shakur Stevenson (24-0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"lopez-vs-stevenson-underard-on-dazn-6-p-m-et\" class=\"_12tz1yh2 _12tz1yh0 duet--article--standard-heading ls9zuh1\">\n<h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Lopez vs. Stevenson Underard on DAZN (6 p.m. ET)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">140 lbs.: Keyshawn Davis (13-0) vs. Jamain Ortiz (20-2-2)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">160 lbs.: Carlos Adames (24-1-1) vs. Austin Williams (19-1)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">126 lbs.: Bruce Carrington (16-0) vs. Carlos Castro (30-3)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Heavyweight: Jarrell Miller (26-1-2) vs. Kingsley Ibeth (16-2-1)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">147 lbs.: Ziyad Al Maayouf (7-0-1) vs. Kevin Castillo (5-2-1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">33 MILLION people tuned in to watch\u00a0Jake Paul\u00a0get knocked out by\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/anthony-joshua\/\">Anthony Joshua<\/a> on Friday &#8230; with Most Valuable Promotions sharing the official viewing numbers from the Netflix event<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Joshua was pitching a shutout prior to the stoppage<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27382\" style=\"width: 1032px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27382\" class=\" wp-image-27382\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp\" alt=\"Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul.\" width=\"1022\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp 570w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Boxing hits a grand slam!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> According to Paul and Nakisa Bidarian&#8217;s organization, the main event featuring Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua scored an estimated average minute audience of 33 million Live+1 viewers globally from start to finish.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"cb-9be5b6d75ff32d5dcd857a667df30bc8\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The co-main event between\u00a0Alycia Baumgardner\u00a0vs.\u00a0Leila Beaudoin\u00a0also had a good amount of folks glued to the screens &#8230; with an estimated 15 million global viewers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-b206a1ff347ce4ec4c1c171f82ebe089\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Paul vs. Joshua was a big hit on the streaming platform, reaching No. 1 in 45 countries &#8230; and in the Top 10 in 91 overall, MVP said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/section>\n<section id=\"cb-f3566811352e45b9f853a8b611c6df94\" class=\"canvas-block canvas-block-permalink canvas-text-block canvas-text-block-permalink canvas-text-block--default \" data-context=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;permalink&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;text_block&quot;}\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It goes without saying the social media numbers are unbelievable too with 1.25 billion impressions on Netflix&#8217;s accounts alone en route to becoming the top trending topic on X.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27402\" style=\"width: 1091px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27402\" class=\"wp-image-27402\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1081\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025.webp 749w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025-128x99.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025-32x25.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jake-Paul-vs-Anthony-Joshua-Scorecard_-December-19-2025-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Scorecards from the Judges<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although the gutsy Jake Paul made it to the sixth round in his fight against Anthony Joshua before getting knocked out, according to the three judges&#8217; scorecards &#8211; Joshua was on his way to a lopsided decision loss prior to the finish. For Paul to have won the fight he probably needed a machine gun or a bazooka to win the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On Monday, the Florida Athletic Commission shared the scorecard for the Paul vs. Joshua fight with MMA Fighting, which showed the round-by-round scoring for the heavyweight matchup. The three judges scoring the fight were David Sutherland, Steve Weisfeld and Michael Tate.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All three judges scored every round for Joshua, including a consensus 10-7 round in the fifth after he delivered multiple knockdowns on Paul. The final round also shows a 10-7 score but that ultimately didn\u2019t matter with Joshua delivering a jaw-breaking knockout with a vicious right hand that ended Paul\u2019s night<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Former Bantamweight champion Ryosuke Nishida will move up to super bantam weight to take on Bryan Mercado on February 15<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27387\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-1024x741.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-1536x1111.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-128x93.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ryosuke_Nishida_Celebrates_KO_Win_Dec_15_3e932b3640.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Salvatore Ramirez<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After former IBF World Bantamweight Champion Ryosuke Nishida lost his title in a unification bout against WBC World Bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani on June25 at Ariake Colosseum, he has now confirmed that he is moving up a weight division to attempt to eventually capture a world title in the super bantamweight division. For his first fight in that weight class, he will be taking on tough Mexican super bantamweight Bryan Mercado (32-1, 26 KO&#8217;s) in an IBF eliminator bout in Osaka, Japan on February 15.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> Mercado has won 31 straight fights since his only loss in his second pro bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nishida (10-1, 2 KO&#8217;s), who hails from Osaka Japan, captured the IBF World Bantamweight Title on May 24, 2024, by defeating Emmanuel Rodriguez. He then defended title successfully against Anuchai Donsua last December 24th. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since Nishida is only 29 years old &#8211; he still has a many good years remaining and he sorely wants another crack at a world title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With reports that the legendary Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KO&#8217;s) who will be fighting on December 27 against challenger David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KO&#8217;s) at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, looks to soon moving up to the featherweight division, then his titles will all be up for grabs.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Former Two-Time Unified heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua Destroys and KO&#8217;s Jake Paul in 6 Painful Rounds which resulted in a Broken jaw in two places<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27378\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1141\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127.jpg 860w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gettyimages-2252802127-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Going into the bout, Jake Paul, 28, and former two-time Unified Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, 36, were scheduled to go eight rounds at a packed Kaseya Center in Miami.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight was aired on NETFLIX and over 40 million viewers were apparently watching the heavyweight fight. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26KO&#8217;s), was the clear betting favorite, Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KO&#8217;s) to his ultimate credit, managed to make the fight into a huge attraction. So much so that both fighters reportedly cleared purses between $92 million to $100 million each.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since Joshua had not fought since his September 2024 loss against Daniel Dubois where he suffered a brutal KO beating, Jake Paul probably figured that Joshua would enter the ring old and rusty. To increase his chances Paul also demanded a large 20-foot ring, as well as limiting the bout to only eight rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was a crafty move for Paul, who has a way of hedging the bets in his favor. Although Paul is certainly not in the same level as Joshua, who is light years greater than Paul would ever be, he is to his credit, a clever angler who finds a way to make an event into a huge must-see attraction<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua entered the ring first wearing a camouflage jacket and trunks with white 10-ounce gloves, followed by Paul who was clad in a red and gold trim trunks and orange and red 10-ounce gloves.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27382\" style=\"width: 1068px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27382\" class=\" wp-image-27382\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp\" alt=\"Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul.\" width=\"1058\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097.webp 570w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AFP__20251220__2252801767__v1__HighRes__JakePaulVAnthonyJoshuaFightNight-1766207097-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once the bell rang in the cavernous size ring, Paul&#8217;s intentions became clear &#8211; he was going to stay far out of harm&#8217;s way by circling around Joshua and using his swift footwork, going to his left and right, to avoid punches from the dynamite fists of the former champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Initially, this strategy actually worked a bit for Paul, as he avoided Joshua&#8217;s blows and even landed some of his own. He provided the crowd with some respectable moments like when he landed a stiff, hard jab that popped Joshua\u2019s head back and when he scored with some combinations and uppercuts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While round one was a feeling out stanza &#8211; In round two, Joshua started what would soon to begin the rise and the fall of Jake Paul.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> Right away, the British icon began to corner Paul and eventually landed some hard punches that made Paul&#8217;s face cringe in pain. Not willing to go punch for punch with Joshua, Paul smartly tried to run away and keep his distance.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27381\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27381\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064.webp\" alt=\"Anthony Josua (R) nails Jake Paul (L) with a hard left.\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064.webp 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anthony-joshua-punches-jake-paul-1046891064-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Anthony Josua (R) nails Jake Paul (L) with a hard left.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round three, Paul discovered that Joshua was now cutting off the ring and trapping the former Disney star against the ropes and into the ring corners. When Jake realized that he could not easily get out of harm&#8217;s way, Paul either clinched and held on so tight as if was afraid of being dropped off a ledge, or he deliberately kept falling onto the floor.\u00a0 This happened several times until the referee demanded he stop doing so.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By round five, it was becoming clear that the writing would soon be written on the wall, as Joshua now entered into stalking mode with the bad intentions of knocking Paul out of the ring to somewhere left of outer space. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By this time, even the clever Paul must have realized that he needed a ring the size of Siberia to escape from Joshua and his now lethal punches.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As Paul backed up to the ropes, Joshua moved toward him like a Sherman Tank and ripped punches into Paul&#8217;s body &#8211; all which caused Paul to flinch and nearly crumble. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then with less than two-minutes left in the round, Joshua landed a thunderous right to the jaw that knocked Paul&#8217;s head back, as if it was connected to a spring and dropped him to his knee.\u00a0 Once he managed to rise to his feet, Joshua continued to attack and landed a jarring left-right combination that nearly spun Paul&#8217;s head nearly completely around, which smashed Paul to the canvas where he took an eight count.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27379\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3.avif 636w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3-300x180.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3-128x77.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3-32x19.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/104879759-0-image-a-5_1766153296982-3-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then came round 6.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once the bell rang for the start of round six, Paul&#8217;s time was clearly running out as disaster loomed large like a sinister dark cloud on the horizon.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua wasted no time throwing and connecting with some combinations to Jake&#8217;s head and body. Then when Paul tried to counter, Joshua landed a straight right cross that dropped Jake down for the count of 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> Showing some true grit, Paul bravely rose and tried to fight back. Unfortunately for Jake, he was soon trapped in the ring corner as Joshua bore in at him as if he was leading the Light Brigade. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Just like the ring killer he is, Joshua quickly landed a hard, stiff jab to Paul&#8217;s midsection that stunned him and made his arms instinctively drop to his sides. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For one brief split-second Jake stood still, hurt, bewildered, and paralyzed, with his head wide open as if it was posted on the top of a broom stick. Seeing this, while showing the mercy of a rattlesnake, Joshua landed an explosive right to Paul&#8217;s jaw. It exploded like a grenade breaking Paul&#8217;s jaw in two parts and dropping him on the ring floor like a sack of rice.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Knowing the bout was now over, the referee counted the fatal ten count ending Paul&#8217;s night once and for all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The bout ended at 1:31 of round 6.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in Miami saw a huge celebrity turnout, including boxing legends, Bernard Hopkins, Laila Ali, Andre Ward, and Lennox Lewis, plus sports stars as Golf Master&#8217;s Champion Rory Mcllroy, baseball&#8217;s Juan Soto and Starling Marte, NFL players, Michael Irvin and Brandon Marshall, and entertainers such as Rick Ross, David Portnoy, Matt Rife, Logan Paul, Holly Holm, and Kay Adams to name a few were spotted at ringside.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27386\" style=\"width: 1095px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27386\" class=\" wp-image-27386\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch.webp\" alt=\"Joshua landing the Knockout punch.\" width=\"1085\" height=\"1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch.webp 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch-239x300.webp 239w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch-102x128.webp 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch-26x32.webp 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joshua-landing-the-Knockout-punch-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joshua landing the Knockout punch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Despite winning, Joshua said the match \u201cwasn\u2019t the best performance.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe end goal was to get him, pin him down and hurt him. That\u2019s what people wanted, that was on my mind. It took longer than expected,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThere was a lot riding on this fight, a lot of pressure, a lot of expectations, so I had to perform \u2014 a lot of people doubt me,\u201d Joshua said elsewhere in the post-fight interview. \u201c&#8230;I took Jake as seriously as I needed to, but most importantly, I took myself as seriously as I needed to. I respect myself, I respect boxing and I know what it takes to get in the ring. You have to be prepared, and one slip-up could cost you in that ring.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cJake done well while it lasted&#8230; but fighting is not just physical, it&#8217;s psychological,&#8221; Joshua said at a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DGrmjs3o5vo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">press conference<\/a>\u00a0after the match. &#8220;I did say to Jake, &#8216;What&#8217;s going to happen is I&#8217;m going to see a time when I&#8217;m going to take your soul and you&#8217;re either going to give up or get knocked out.&#8217; &#8220;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua even gave Paul some respect. \u201cIn the clinch, he done really well,\u201d Joshua said late Friday night. \u201cWhen you&#8217;re in survival mode, you&#8217;ll always try to find a way. He done well to tie my hands up, and when they&#8217;re free, I tried to land a few body shots. I tried when I could. It was a bit messy. We shook off the cobwebs, and I can\u2019t wait to roll into 2026.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27380\" style=\"width: 1061px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27380\" class=\" wp-image-27380\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Josua (R) slams Jake Paul (L) with a devastating right cross.\" width=\"1051\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mXoRAUObfjYc_HPOMWbfdjJ1y_1440x960.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1051px) 100vw, 1051px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-27380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Anthony Josua (R) slams Jake Paul (L) with a devastating right cross.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Anthony then aimed a challenge directly at Tyson Fury, with whom Joshua has long been linked in talks over a big-time heavyweight clash. \u201cIf <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/tyson-fury\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Tyson Fury<\/a>\u00a0is as serious as he thinks he is, and he wants to put down his Twitter fingers and put on some gloves and come and fight one of the realest fighters out there that will take on any challenge, step into the ring with me next if you\u2019re a real bad boy,\u201d Joshua said. \u201cDon\u2019t do all that talking: \u2018AJ this, AJ that\u2019. Let\u2019s see you in the ring and talk with your fists.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As for Paul, he did, in fact, go six rounds with one of the best heavyweight champions in the last ten years. &#8220;I love this sport, and I&#8217;m going to come back and win a world championship at some point,\u201d Paul exclaimed after the bout. Apparently, Paul intends to get back to cruiserweight \u2014 his regular weight class.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This is Paul\u2019s second loss in his fighting career and his first by knockout. He posted an X-ray on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSef9wGDZgy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0as he revealed the boxing match left his jaw broken in two places.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Broken jaw guys. Thanks for all the support I\u2019m ok \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd,\u201d he wrote in another\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSebQOnjX_3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">post<\/a> discussing his injury.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_mt\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua &#8211; fight card results<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"gnt_ar_b_ul\">\n<li class=\"gnt_ar_b_ul_li\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul by TKO in Round 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gnt_ar_b_ul_li\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Alycia Baumgardner def. Leila Beaudoin by unanimous decision<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gnt_ar_b_ul_li\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Anderson Silva def. Tyron Woodley by TKO in Round 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gnt_ar_b_ul_li\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jahmal Harvey def. Kevin Cervantes by unanimous decision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua looks to be possible for 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27377\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1212\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/skysports-anthony-joshua-tyson-fury_5900027.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although the two big British former champions have never fought each other, the times they are a changing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result,\u00a0 a long-anticipated showdown is being lined up for 2026 as a headline event for the Riyadh Season.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"EOjage_f,EOjage_g,EOjage_h\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EOjage_f\/TKHnVd;\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Tyson Fury\u00a0(34-2-1, 24 KOs) is currently retired but is expected to return to the ring for the Joshua fight if a suitable deal is finalized. He last fought in December 2024, suffering a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. He may have a warm-up fight in early 2026, with potential opponents including Arslanbek Makhmudov.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) is preparing for an upcoming fight against Jake Paul on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Miami, which he should easily win by KO. He is also expected to have another tune-up fight in early 2026 before potentially facing Fury later that year.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"EOjage_x,EOjage_y,EOjage_z\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EOjage_x\/TKHnVd;\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The plan for the Fury vs. Joshua mega-bout depends on both fighters winning their respective lead-up fights.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"EOjage_19,EOjage_1a,EOjage_1b\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EOjage_19\/TKHnVd;\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27373\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1243\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/260116_Golden-Boy-Boxing_1920x1080-1024x576-1-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1243px) 100vw, 1243px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27376\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190829.460-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"424\" \/><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Adrian Salazar<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27375\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-16T190833.694.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">NEW YORK (December 2025)&#8211;Split-T Management has signed amateur standout Adrian Salazar to an exclusive management contract.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Salazar of Tyler, Texas was a 2022 USA Boxing National champion and 2023 National Golden Gloves champion. His amateur career spanned over 50 bouts and was a three-time Texas State Golden Gloves champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI chose to sign with Split-T Management and David McWater because they have a proven track record of developing elite fighters and guiding them from the amateur level to the top of the sport,&#8221; said Salazar. &#8220;David understands boxing at every level\u2014from the amateurs to world championships\u2014and he knows how to move fighters the right way. I wanted a team that believes in my potential, matches my ambition, and can put me in the best position to succeed. Split-T has that reputation, and I\u2019m confident they can take my career to the next level.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Salazar continued: \u201cMy style is a blend of IQ, pressure, and precision. I\u2019m aggressive when I need to be, but I stay smart behind my jab and use angles to control the pace. I like to break opponents down with sharp combinations, stay defensively responsible, and show that I can adapt to any style in front of me. I\u2019m a well-rounded fighter with a champion\u2019s mindset.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">David McWater, founder and CEO of Split-T Management stated: \u201cAdrian\u00a0has a style and maturity that is much wiser than most 22 year old young men. He has the tools and, more importantly, desire and work ethic necessary to become a world champion. I have no doubt that a championship belt will one day be strapped around his waist.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The hard hitting lefty is eager to get his career going towards\u00a0that goal\u00a0and\u00a0will make his professional debut at the start of 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cFans can expect an explosive, high-energy fight every time I step into the ring. I\u2019m a powerful southpaw who presses the action, breaks opponents down, and looks for clean, damaging shots. I bring excitement\u2014smart pressure, sharp counters, and the kind of power that can change a fight at any moment. When I\u2019m in there, I\u2019m coming to dominate and give fans a performance they\u2019ll remember.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27374\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/unnamed_resize-71-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>____________________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"article__title hd-xl\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Former heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder may be challenging Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk for all his Titles<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26898 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u.jpg 684w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deontay-wilder31052024_pepvkodonl6hzwjb1px3oh0u-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Deontay Wilder\u00a0has confirmed that talks are underway\u00a0for a fight with unified champion\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/competitor\/oleksandrusyk\/y9xpfn3dy3b8m7xbna4ohtb2\">Oleksandr Usyk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Attending the WBC convention earlier this month, Usyk confirmed that he intends to fight next year and\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/boxing\/oleksandr-usyk-vs-deontay-wilder-why-ukrainian-passed-fabio-wardley-bout\/17i7egrcd1mbe13p37avvy5lv4\" target=\"_self\">then singled out Wilder as the man he wants to face next<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder, earlier this year, ended a 12-month absence from the ring when he beat Tyrrell Anthony Herndon by knockout in the seventh round.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder is &#8216;excited&#8217; for a future fight with Usyk<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">An Usyk-Wilder fight is an intriguing contest with Usyk, a man known for his slick footwork, going up against one of boxing&#8217;s most fearsome punchers in Wilder.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Following his loss to Zhieli Zhang in June 2024, many thought Wilder would retire after a career that had seen him enjoy a reign as WBC heavyweight champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Instead, Wilder appeared revitalized, speaking in an interview with <a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g86q3fwIFnA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>talkSPORT<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and glowing with excitement when confirming that\u00a0negotiations for the Usyk fight had begun.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Yeah, it\u2019s becoming a real conversation,&#8221; Wilder said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We\u2019re in talks for that fight, I\u2019m excited, I\u2019m looking forward to it once I get the final say in how things are, the finer details.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26899\" style=\"width: 1246px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26899\" class=\" wp-image-26899\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2.jpg\" alt=\"Oleksandr Usyk and his entourage.\" width=\"1236\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2.jpg 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i-2-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1236px) 100vw, 1236px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Oleksandr Usyk and his entourage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;You just don\u2019t talk boxing business when it\u2019s premature; nothing is in order at this moment in time.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder vs. Usyk date and venue yet to be confirmed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While talks are underway for this heavyweight contest, there is still no news on when or where the fight will take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Usyk&#8217;s recent bouts have taken place in the UK or Saudi Arabia, but perhaps\u00a0a date with Wilder could be what&#8217;s needed to bring the unified heavyweight champion to America in what would be a big moment for boxing in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Usyk is also naming Wilder his &#8220;first option&#8221; for a voluntary defense, and both fighters confirming talks are underway. While Usyk is the dominant champion and Wilder has shown recent form issues, the matchup is seen as a major event, with the WBC clearing the way for Usyk to pursue it, potentially happening mid-2026 in a big venue like Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When pressed for any finer details for the Usyk fight, Wilder was not going to get fans&#8217; hopes up until the necessary contracts are signed.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I don\u2019t want to announce anything that\u2019s still lingering around,&#8221; Wilder continued.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;One of the things you don\u2019t want to do is false advertise something, get the hopes up, get people\u2019s hearts and blood boiling and pumping like mine.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Danish Primetime Promotions closes year with a fistic bang!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>December 6 &#8211; Varde, Denmark<\/em>. Danish Primetime Promotions closed out 2025 with a show in Varde on the Danish west coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Local lady Melissa Mortensen, 7-0, headlined and won the vacant EBU Silver title by stopping Pole Dorota Norek, 9-6, at the end of the fourth round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After two messy rounds with both too eager Mortensen found the range in the third and Norek took a beating. In the fourth she was caught by a right and went down. Norek was out of it but somehow made it to her feet and staggered into her own corner and then her coach made it clear to the referee that Dorota Norek was through for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26897\" style=\"width: 1185px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26897\" class=\" wp-image-26897\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1175\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Melissa-Mortensen-R-pounds-away-at-Dorota-Norek-L-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1175px) 100vw, 1175px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Melissa Mortensen (R) pounds away at Dorota Norek (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the chief support heavyweights Czech Adam Kolarik, 10-9, and Dane Thorbjorn Boudigaard, 8-3, clashed in a hard fought six-rounder. Kolarik looked like he was punched out almost from the start but was always able to score with effective counters while Boudigaard worked hard as always, although he \u00a0seldom was effective and it made for a fight difficult to score. At the end the two judges and the scoring referee all had it 58-56 for Czech. It was a heavy defeat for Boudigaard, who stepped in for the injured Gustav Thorsen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">At super feather Ahmad &#8220;The Teacher&#8221; Al Ahmad, 11-0, outboxed Nicaraguan Willy Pantin, 7-6, over six rounds that was scored 60-54 on all cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Super lightweight Maher Katib, 4-0, worked hard as always against durable Pole Marian Wieslowski, 5-21-1, and was a clear winner but Katib still looked one-paced and one-dimensional.\u00a0 It was scored 60-54 on all cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Photo: Mortensen vs Norek &#8211; credit Alex Hermann,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/knock-out.dk\/\">knock-out.dk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Photo by Alex Hermann,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/knock-out.dk\/\">knock-out.dk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\">Nordic Fighters showcase their skills in European venues<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26894\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster.jpg 614w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Battle-of-Alingsas-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was another busy weekend for the Nordic fighters with shows in Sweden, Finland, Malta and Spain.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Oulu, Finland<\/em>. Swedish lightweight Paolo Magui, 13-0, outscored South African, based in Germany, David Rajuili, 13-18-1, over ten in a fast-paced fight. Magui won on a split decision with scores of 98-92 and 96-94 while the third judge had it 97-93 for Rajuili. At stake was the vacant Baltic Boxing Union title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Heavyweight Kolbeinn \u201cThe Icelandic Ice Bear\u201d Kristinsson, 19-0, knocked out Venezuelan Pedro Martinez, 13-5, in the second round.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Czech veteran Pavel Sour, 20-32, stopped Finn Mika Mielonen, 7-4, in the sixth and final round. Mielonen once again announced his retirement and hopefully the 44-year-old sticks to it this time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 19 &#8211; Alingsas,\u00a0Sweden<\/em>. Light heavyweight Tijan Kebbeh, 7-3-2, both promoted and headlined this small show in a small town in western Sweden. Kebbeh, a tall man in excellent shape, outscored Georgian Giorgi Abramishvili, 14-36-2, a short man in not so excellent shape, over six. It was scored 60-54 on all cards.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the co-feature cruiserweight Samo Jangirov, 10-6-3, outscored Estonian Aleksandr Bolsakov, 1-3, also over six. It was scored 59-55 on all cards. Jangirov tried hard but could never land with his big haymakers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 28 &#8211; San Sebastian de los Reyes, Spain<\/em>. Swedish light heavy Oscar Ahlin, 27-3, was stopped in the second round by Ukrainian Bohdan Sobol, 20-1-1, in a fight for the vacant WBC Baltic title. Sobol made an aggressive start and Ahlin was down in the second. Then heads clashed (according to Oscar) and he was badly (eight stitches) cut and the ringside physician called it off with Sobol declared as winner &#8211; but if it was a head clash that caused the cut it should have been a technical draw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 28 &#8211; Pembroke, Malta<\/em>. Swedes Niclas Elfstedt and Clarence Goyeram, both living for a few years on the island of Malta, both challenged for WBU titles but in different weight divisions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Goyeram, 8-0, knocked out Englishman Paul Peers, 3-4, in the first round and is now WBU champ at super welter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Elfstedt, 14-3-1, was stopped by Jean Claude Misfut, 3-0, and injured a rib along the way and did not come out for the eleventh round. This was for the WBU crown at light heavyweight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26893\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-04T144621.512-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26892\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ShinardBunchFlexesAfterWin.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Shinard Bunch Takes on John Paul Magalong on Tuesday, January 13th at The UFC Gym North Brunswick in North Brunswick, NJ<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Arnold Gonzalez Fights Michael Lee Plus Undefeated Cornelius Mitchell, John Pierre Valencia, Michael Hilton<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">New Boxing Promotion to Begin High-Quality East Coast Cards With Monthly Series<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Trenton, NJ (December 2025)&#8211;CB Promotions will stage it&#8217;s first fight card on Tuesday night, January 13th at The UFC Gym North Brunswick in North Brunswick, New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The card will be the first show of the\u00a0Tuesday Night at the Fights\u00a0series that will be a monthly series that will take place in East Coast venues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the main event, local favorite Shinard Bunch 21-3-1, 17 KOs of Hamilton, New Jersey takes on John Paul Manalong in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bunch, 26, is a six-year pro and has wins over Shyngyzkhan Tazhibay (9-0) and former world title challenger Hank Lundy. Bunch is coming off a decision loss to Starling Castillo on August 15th in Plant City, Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Manalong of Bogota, Colombia via the Philippines is 14-2 with eight-knockouts. The 37-year-old is a three year pro. He is coming off a loss to Mack Allison IV on December 14, 2024 in Baltimore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the co-feature, Arnold Gonzalez (18-1, 9 KOs) takes on Michael Lee (11-3, 7 KOs) of Newark, NJ in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a six-round cruiserweight bout Mike Hilton (11-0, 7 KOs) takes on an opponent to be named.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In Four-Round Bouts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Daniel Bean (4-2, 2 KOs) of Old Bridge, NJ takes on Conja Nathan 2-0, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY in a heavyweight bout<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jean Pierre Valencia (4-0, 2 KO) of Irvington, NJ takes on Kenneth James (5-0 2 KO&#8217;s) of Phoenix in a middleweight fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Cornelius Mitchell (1-0-1) of Columbus, Ohio will battle Marquel McMillian (1-0, 1 KO) of Las Vegas in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Calvary Harris of York, PA will make his debut against Ryan Mondala (0-3) of Colorado Springs in a junior lightweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tunde Fatiregun (3-2) of Elizabeth, NJ fighting DeJon Farrell Francis (4-3, 3 KOs) of South Toms River, NJ in a cruiserweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tickets are now on sale for $75, $125 and $200 (Catered VIP) and can be accessed by clicking the following link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #333399;\"><strong>Thrills take place in the rings around Europe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26896\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster.jpg 552w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster-128x118.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster-32x29.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Prat-Helin-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Clichy, France<\/em>. Super welter Milan Prat (29-1) won the vacant EBU title by knocking out Belgian Jan Helin (18-5-1) in the ninth round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Prat previously held the title in 2022 but relinquished the title and then got his career derailed by an upset loss to the then unheralded German Slawa Spomer. It was a bad defeat, but Milan is now 9-0 since then.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 22, Chemnitz &#8211; Germany<\/em>. German light heavyweight Artur Reis (16-1) won the vacant WBO Euro title with a split\u00a0decision over Pole Mateusz Tryc (16-3). The judges had it after ten rounds 96-94 and 97-93 for Reis and 96-94 for Tryc.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the\u00a0chief support of this SES \/ Blanko Sport promotion cruiser Armend Xhoxhaj (23-4) won the vacant WBO Euro title by stopping Finn Niklas Rasanen (19-5-1) in the sixth round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 22 \u2013 Kristianstad, Sweden<\/em>. Australian-Swedish Linn Sandstrom\u00a0(12-4-3) won the WBA Gold flyweight title with a very controversial majority decision over Mexican veteran Maribel Ramirez (15-13-4). It was scored an out of line 97-93, 96-94 and 95-5 for Sandstrom, who fought what might be called a tactical fight which meant that she circled her opponent and tried not to get involved\u00a0and when Ramirez came close Linn tied her up. As for scoring punches, Sandstrom did win a few rounds by flicking out her jab but overall Ramirez dominated the action and should have been the winner.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the undercard Danish heavyweight Thorbjorn Boudigaard (8-2) tear apart local hero Joel Larsson (4-1-1) and stopped him in the third round. Larsson looked unprepared while Boudigaard looked the opposite.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super middle Ajet Jusufi (3-0) stopped John Jeppsson Rudell (0-2) in an all-Swedish matchup. Jusufi was too strong for Rudell and broke through in the third and it was stopped.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The show was promoted by former WBO middleweight champ Armand Krajnc and his Armand Boxing Promotion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 22 &#8211; Norresundby, Denmark<\/em>. Danish super feather Frederik Lundgaard Jensen (4-0) stepped up in class and won the vacant Danish International title by knocking out Colombian Wilmar Jinete (8-2-1) in the fifth round on\u00a0this\u00a0Danish Fight Night promoted by Bettina Palle. Jinete was floored twice in the fourth as well.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Heavyweight Nicolas Piddubnyy\u00a0(4-0) knocked out Frenchman Charly Masiya Mbuyi (4-6) in the fifth round of a scheduled eight-rounder. Mbuyi was down in the third but floored the Danish-Ukrainian in the fourth but got caught by a right hand in the fifth and went down and out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 22 &#8211; Chelm, Poland<\/em>. Ukrainaren cruiser Ramazan Muslimov\u00a0(9-0) knocked out Pole Michal Sosczynski\u00a0(11-1) in the seventh round after a dramatic fight. Sosczynski\u00a0was down twice in the first but turned things around and knocked down Muslimov in the second. As he tried to follow up his attack Rmazan was floored again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the sixth, Sosczynski was floored again but got up again and went all out until he was floored for the ten-count in the seventh round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Light heavy Rafal Wolczecki\u00a0(16-0) knocked out Danish-Austrian Kim Poulsen (32-10) in the first round. Poulsen was down twice.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>November 21 &#8211; Humanes de Madrid, Spain<\/em>. Spanish welter Aaron Alhambra (18-2) won the vacant EBU Silver title on scores of 116-111 (twice) and 115-112 over Bulgarian Yosif Panov (27-4). Panov was floored in the tenth but got up and gave Alhambra a tough fight all the way.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26895\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1410\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/meeeeail.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Today&#8217;s festivites begin at 1:30 p.m. ET\/10:30 a.m. PT with the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=5916134c24&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Weigh-In Show<\/a>, hosted by popular sports and entertainment platform\u00a0<em>It Is What It Is.<\/em>\u00a0Don&#8217;t miss cultural icons\u00a0Mase and Cam&#8217;ron, along with\u00a0rising sports analyst\u00a0Stat Baby, break down all of the upcoming action in the ring.\u00a0Saturday night&#8217;s monster\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach \" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=df3d72baed&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View<\/a>\u00a0is headlined by\u00a0Mexican star and former world champion\u00a0Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz\u00a0taking\u00a0on reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach\u00a0for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title in a bout that could\u00a0crown boxing&#8217;s next superstar.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It&#8217;s an\u00a0explosive\u00a0matchup headlining\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=d4c0f6b77b&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video<\/a>\u00a0from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.\u00a0But first, check out today&#8217;s\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"https:\/\/pbcham.ps\/PitbullRoachPPV\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=8e612611c0&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Weigh-in Show<\/a>\u00a0beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET\/10:30 a.m. PT, live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach \" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=b25f8502b5&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Fight week for 2025&#8217;s most anticipated boxing event kicks off with the fighters holding a public media workout at 6:30 p.m. ET\/3:30 p.m. PT, live on <a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=da81a4fe52&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">It all leads to a monster card this\u00a0Saturday, December 6, as Mexican star and former world champion\u00a0<strong>Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz<\/strong>\u00a0takes on reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0<strong>Lamont Roach<\/strong>\u00a0for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title in a bout that could\u00a0crown boxing&#8217;s next superstar. It&#8217;s an\u00a0explosive matchup headlining an absolutely stacked\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=03ff8ae76c&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video<\/a>\u00a0from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In the co-main event, WBA Middleweight World Champion\u00a0<strong>Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara<\/strong>\u00a0meets\u00a0WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion\u00a0<strong>Janibek Alimkhanuly<\/strong> in a three-belt unification match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26889\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1296\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143226.462-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">And in one of the most anticipated bouts of 2025, two-division world champion <strong>Stephen Fulton Jr.,<\/strong>\u00a0the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, moves\u00a0up to battle WBC Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0<strong>O\u2019Shaquie Foster<\/strong>.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Kicking off the PPV at 8. p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT, rising Mexican star\u00a0<strong>Jesus \u201cMono\u201d Ramos Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0takes on top contender\u00a0<strong>Shane Mosley Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Don&#8217;t miss today&#8217;s public workout\u00a0live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=eb58941203&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube<\/a>\u00a0and check out the entire fight week schedule below ahead of Saturday night&#8217;s stacked\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=4ed91c4f47&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC Pay-Per-View<\/a>\u00a0event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26890\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1208\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mail-2025-12-03T143219.799.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26885\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836.jpg 445w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111542.836-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26886\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005.png 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005-32x21.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-12-01T111539.005-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Atif Oberlton Takes on Vaughn Alexander on Saturday, December 6th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Shannel Butler Takes on Former Two-Division World Champion Debora Anahi Dionicius For WBA Continental Title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Shera Mae Patricio Takes on Moni Trejo for WBA Bantamweight Title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Plus Undefeated Ali Feliz, Emanuel Chance and Otabek Melikov<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">11 Big Fights<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26887\" style=\"width: 927px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26887\" class=\"wp-image-26887\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-1024x884.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-128x110.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/atif_oberlton_060ac205b3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Atif Oberlton <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">PHILADELPHIA, Pa. \u2013 On Saturday night, December 6th, undefeated light heavyweight Atid Oberlton will take on the extremely battle tested Vaughn Alexander in the eight-round main event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight card is promoted by King&#8217;s Promotions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Oberlton, 27, is a four-year professional who is 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Oberlton has defeated Jasper McCargo (4-1-2), Ernest Amazu (26-5), Christan Thomas (11-0), Artem Brusov (12-0), Juan Francisco Lopez Barajas (8-1), Joaquin Berroa Lugo (6-0) and his bout when Oberlton stopped Chown Sims (10-1) in six-rounds on September 5th in Bethlehem, Pa.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The win over Lugo netted Oberlton the WBA Continental Light Heavyweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Alexander,39 of Saint Louis, has a record of 19-17-2 with 12 knockouts. The 21-year-professional has wins over former world title challenger Elvin Ayala, Devaun Lee (10-2-1), Fi;ip Stankovic (4-0), Money Powell IV (10-0), Luis Arias (19-2-1), Brian Damian Chaves (14-3). Alexander, who has fought 15 undefeated opponents, is coming off a decision loss to Gabriel Rosado on October 18th in Brooklyn.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the eight-round co-feature, Shannel Butler (5-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on former two-division world champion Debora Anahi Dionicius (36-6, 6 KOs) of Argentina in a featherweight contest for the WBA Continental title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Also in an eight-round bout, Shera Mae Patricio (6-0, 3 KOs) of Waianae, HI fights Moni Trejo (4-4-1, 1 KO) of Mexico in a WBA Americas Bantamweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In six-round bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ali Feliz (6-0, 5 KOs) of Danbury, Connecticut takes on Joel Caudle (9-10-2, 6 KOs) of Raleigh, North Carolina in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a heavyweight rematch, Colby Madison (11-9-3, 7 KOs) of Baltimore battles Ali Ellis (7-0-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia. The two battled to a thrilling draw on January 17th in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Muhammad Robinson (8-1, 4 KOs) of Baltimore fights Larry Fryers (13-7-1, 5 KOs) of Albany, NY in a junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Quadir Albright (12-1, 12 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-round bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Damiana Andrello (0-1-1) of Liverpool, NY takes on debuting Keya Reed-Redmond of Florissiant, Missouri in a super flyweight contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Zahir Abdus Salaam (1-0) of Piscataway, NJ takes on debuting Gabriel Colon of Philadelphia in a super welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Brendon O&#8217;Callaghan (7-4-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia battles George Sosa (15-14-1, 15 KOs) of Lauderhill, Florida in a middleweight tussle.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Emmanuel Chance (3-0, 1 KO) of East Orange, NJ takes on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Otibek Melikov (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Jose Leon (0-1) of Brighton, Colorado in a super bantamweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR $67, $92 AND $132 AND CAN BE PURCHASED BY\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001m0lWOl3FBXe8F7nTZk0pC0c71NXJv5ByO1O30Taw2X6h_bH04Zlj9ZbPxxR_rY8ikq0pMjkYvbXFM_owYBlfOCWa9yOP944LA7U04CDghCkyitRHJt7uYIXNu3N107GI4XHpQDmgc9ia0-DmCzvmlsqJ2SX82Uei0lNA_t2pEewfAM7hgQmhZLmv0kVeoh0Um-Q4Ofn2rvA=&amp;c=swhmQNdlMNTEdFVn62tnTF9MoKTw4vim8lxxvh0IgSk55n1jvHi6Bg==&amp;ch=gdOelj5fvYuglbTGdR8S4dqhKyz6MBNmnD_gy08qtyGIZCrJ4z4a7A==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_78 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_78\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Fight Week: Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach, UFC 323 and more on schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_79 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_79\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Fight schedule for December 5-6<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26888\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26888\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26888\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg.webp 890w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/isaac-cruz-vs-gervonta-davis-890x593.jpg-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Isaac Cruz throws a punch during his boxing bout against Gervonta Davis on May 12, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Ryan Hafey\/Premier Boxing Champions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight between Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr. in San Antonio, Texas, headlines the boxing schedule for Saturday, December 6. On the same day, UFC 323 features a rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Earlier on Saturday, Shabaz Masoud and Peter McGrail clash in Monte Carlo, Monaco, while Jai Opetaia meets Huseyin Cinkara on the Gold Coast, Australia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fight week also features a rematch between Austin Trout and Luis Palomino atop BKFC 85 in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday, December 5.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, there are three All Elite Wrestling events this week: AEW Dynamite in Fishers, Indiana, and ROH Final Battle 2025 and AEW Collision in Columbus, Ohio.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bkfc-85-trout-vs-palomino-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>BKFC 85: Trout vs Palomino 2<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Date:\u00a0Friday, December 5<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Time:\u00a07:00 p.m. ET \/ 4:00 p.m. PT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Platform:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ryuWsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Prime Video<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Venue:\u00a0Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/2557696\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbkfc-85-hollywood-florida-12-05-2025%2Fevent%2F0D00633205B04DB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ticketmaster<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Austin Trout faces Luis Palomino in a rematch, headlining BKFC 85 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday, December 5. The contest serves as the semi-final of the lightweight tournament.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The two fighters first met at the same venue last February. Trout (4-0) of El Paso, Texas, defeated Palomino (10-1) of Peru by unanimous decision to become the new BKFC welterweight champion and a two-sport champion, having previously held the WBA light middleweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Other bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Justin Ibarrola (8-0) vs. Ryan Reber (7-1), vacant BKFC bantamweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Leonardo Perdomo (9-0) vs. Corey Willis (2-0), heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Howard Davis (8-3-1) vs. Ramiro Figueroa (2-1), lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Gorjan Slaveski (6-1) vs. Ja\u2019far Fortt (3-1), welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Stephen Townsel (5-4) vs. Julio Perez Rodriguez (3-1-0), cruiserweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Christine Vicens (4-1) vs. Carina Damm, women flyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Gee Perez (5-2) vs. Chancey Wilson (3-4), men flyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">How to watch:\u00a0BKFC 85 airs live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ryuWsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Prime Video<\/a>. The start time is 7:00 p.m. ET \/ 4:00 p.m. PT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fightmag-button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"tds-button td-fix-index\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a class=\"tds-button1 fightmag-btn fightmag-button\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ryuWsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><span class=\"fightmag-btn-text\">Watch on Prime Video<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"jai-opetaia-vs-huseyin-cinkara\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Date:\u00a0Saturday, December 6<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">U.S. time:\u00a01:30 a.m. ET<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">UK time:\u00a06:30 a.m. GMT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Australia time:\u00a05:30 p.m. AEDT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Platform:\u00a0Stan (Australia)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Venue:\u00a0GCCEC on the Gold Coast, Australia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketekau.pxf.io\/6yjZJq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ticketek<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jai Opetaia faces Huseyin Cinkara on Saturday, December 6, at GCCEC on the Gold Coast, Australia. Opetaia puts his IBF cruiserweight title on the line.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sydney native Opetaia (28-0, 22 KOs) makes the fourth defense of his title during his second reign. German-born, T\u00fcrkiye-based 40-year-old Cinkara (23-0, 19 KOs) makes his first attempt to become champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Undercard bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Justis Huni (12-1, 7 KOs) vs. Kiki Toa Leutele (12-2-2, 8 KOs), WBO Global heavyweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Max McIntyre (8-0, 7 KOs) vs. Jed Morris (8-2, 7 KOs), WBC Australasian super middleweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jake Wyllie (18-2, 16 KOs) vs. Paul Fleming (28-1-1, 18 KOs), super lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Teremoana Teremoana (8-0, 8 KOs) vs. German Garcia Montes (9-6, 9 KOs), heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Benny Mahoney (15-0-1, 8 KOs) vs. Winston Hill (7-0, 6 KOs), IBF Pan Pacific super welterweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jason Moloney (27-4, 19 KOs) vs. Herlan Gomez (14-2, 10 KOs), \u200bWBC Australasian bantamweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">How to watch:\u00a0Opetaia vs Cinkara airs live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Stan<\/a>\u00a0in Australia. A VPN service, such as\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/2557696\/1462857\/16063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ExpressVPN<\/a>, may be helpful for streaming from a different location. The local start time in Australia is 5:30 p.m. AEDT. In the U.S., the start time is 1:30 a.m. ET, while in the UK, it is 6:30 a.m. GMT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"shabaz-masoud-vs-peter-mcgrail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Date:\u00a0Saturday, December 6<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">U.S. time:\u00a02:00 p.m. ET \/ 11:00 a.m. PT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">UK time:\u00a07:00 p.m. GMT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Platform:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lfubT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DAZN<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Venue:\u00a0Salle Des Etoiles Sporting Monte Carlo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets:\u00a0Sold out<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Shabaz Masoud faces Peter McGrail on Saturday, December 6, at Monte-Carlo Sporting in Monaco. The contest headlines\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fightmag.com\/shabaz-masoud-vs-peter-mcgrail-rescheduled-for-monte-carlo-showdown-vi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monte-Carlo Showdown VI<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Masoud (14-0, 4 KOs) of Rochdale, Lancashire, and Liverpool\u2019s McGrail (12-1, 6 KOs) clash for the IBO and EBU European super bantamweight titles.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Undercard bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Beatriz Ferreira (8-0, 2 KOs) vs. Elif Nur Turhan (11-0, 7 KOs) \u2013 Ferreira\u2019s IBF lightweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Conah Walker (16-3-1, 7 KOs) vs. Pat McCormack (8-0, 6 KOs), welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Johnny Fisher (13-1, 11 KOs) vs. Herbert Matovu (9-1, 8 KOs), heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hugo Micallef (11-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sean McComb (20-2, 5 KOs), super lightweight \u2013 IBF European title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Main event:<\/span>\u00a0Merab Dvalishvili (21-4) of Georgia makes the fourth defense of his bantamweight title against former champion Petr Yan (19-5). Dvalishvili defeated Yan by unanimous decision in their first non-title fight in March 2023.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Co-main event:\u00a0Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) of Brazil faces Joshua Van (15-2) of Myanmar. Pantoja makes the fifth defense of his title, while Van makes his first attempt to become a champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Other bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Brandon Moreno (23-8-2) vs. Tatsuro Taira (17-1), flyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Henry Cejudo (16-5) vs. Payton Talbott (10-1-0), bantamweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1) vs. Bogdan Guskov (18-3), light heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Grant Dawson (23-2-1) vs. Manuel Torres (16-3), lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Terrance McKinney (17-7) vs. Chris Duncan (14-2), lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Maycee Barber (14-2) vs. Karine Silva (19-5), flyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nazim Sadykhov (11-1-1) vs. Fares Ziam (17-4), lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">How to watch:\u00a0UFC 323 airs live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com\/EEoYQ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ESPN+<\/a>. The main card starts at 10:00 p.m. ET \/ 7:00 p.m. PT, following the prelims, which begin at 8:00 p.m. ET \/ 5:00 p.m. PT. The early prelims start at 6:00 p.m. ET \/ 3:00 p.m. PT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fightmag-button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"tds-button td-fix-index\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"isaac-cruz-vs-lamont-roach-jr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Date:\u00a0Saturday, December 6<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Main card:\u00a08:00 p.m. ET \/ 5:00 p.m. PT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Prelims:\u00a05:30 p.m. ET \/ 2:30 p.m. PT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Platform:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XVVZzU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Prime Video<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Venue:\u00a0Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/2557696\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpremier-boxing-champions-cruz-v-roach-san-antonio-texas-12-06-2025%2Fevent%2F3A00633BAE876D10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ticketmaster<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz faces Lamont Roach Jr. on Saturday, December 6, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. Cruz puts his interim WBC super lightweight title on the line.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mexico\u2019s 37-year-old former world champion Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) makes the first defense of his interim belt, which he claimed against Omar Salcido Gamez by decision in July.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">30-year-old reigning WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-2, 10 KOs) of Washington, D.C., comes off a draw with Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis in March and looks to win a strap in his second weight class.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Undercard bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs), middleweight \u2013 Lara\u2019s WBA title, Alimkhanuly\u2019s IBF and WBO titles<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">O\u2019Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) vs. Stephen Fulton (23-1, 8 KOs), super featherweight \u2013 Foster\u2019s WBC title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jesus Ramos Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs), middleweight \u2013 interim WBC title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preliminary bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Frank Martin (18-1, 12 KOs) vs. Rances Barthelemy (30-3-1, 15 KOs), super lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Isaac Lucero (17-0, 13 KOs) vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr. (31-5, 29 KOs), super welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Luis Nunez (21-0, 14 KOs) vs. Hector Sosa (18-3, 9 KOs), super featherweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">How to watch:\u00a0Cruz vs Roach airs live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XVVZzU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Prime Video<\/a>. The start time is 8:00 p.m. ET \/ 5:00 p.m. PT. The prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. ET \/ 2:30 p.m. PT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fightmag-button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"tds-button td-fix-index\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a class=\"tds-button1 fightmag-btn fightmag-button\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XVVZzU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><span class=\"fightmag-btn-text\">Watch on Prime Video<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"all-elite-wrestling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>All Elite Wrestling<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All Elite Wrestling showcases some of the top names in the industry: AEW Dynamite at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, and ROH Final Battle 2025 and AEW Collision at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">AEW Dynamite Fishers\u00a0\u2013 Wednesday, December 3, in Fishers, Indiana<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">ROH Final Battle 2025\u00a0\u2013 Friday, December 5, in Columbus, Ohio<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">AEW Collision Columbus\u00a0\u2013 Saturday, December 6, in Columbus, Ohio<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, check out the full list of\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/schedule.fightmag.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upcoming events<\/a>\u00a0featured on FIGHTMAG Schedule.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"fightmag-affiliate-ad\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Legendary Trainer Janks Morton dies<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Trained such legendary fighters as Sugar Ray Leonard, Riddick Bowe, Greg Page, Livingstone Bramble, Larry Donald, William Guthrie, and Alex Ramos to name a few<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26883\" style=\"width: 1135px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26883\" class=\"wp-image-26883\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719.jpg 559w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719-128x78.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-26T131633.719-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sugar Ray Leonard with Janks Morton<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Story by Henry Hascup<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Janks Morton, best known for working with Sugar Ray Leonard, passed Tuesday evening. Morton started working with Leonard when he was an amateur and continued to work with him as an assistant trainer after he turned professional in 1977. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When Leonard and trainer Angelo Dundee parted ways, Morton served as Leonard\u2019s head trainer for his fight against Donny Lalonde in 1988. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Morton also trained Greg Page for his title-winning effort against WBA Heavyweight Champion Gerrie Coetzee in 1984. Other fighters trained by Morton: Riddick Bowe, Livingstone Bramble, Larry Donald, William Guthrie, Razor Ruddock, Alex Ramos. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"gem-header-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">David Benavidez KO&#8217;s Anthony Yarde in seventh round to retain his WBC light heavyweight title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26878\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"962\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1.webp 624w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhq-1-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"gem-header-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"gem-header-summary\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Undefeated David Benavidez retained his WBC light heavyweight title by knocking out in a Anthony Yarde in the seventh round after a sensational volley of blows struck the challenger.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gem-header-summary\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Before a sell-out crowd at the Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, the undefeated American extended his record to 31-0. It is also reported that he has new plans to move up to cruiserweight to challenge Gilberto Ramirez for the WBA and WBO titles in May. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gem-header-summary\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The fight showed to the entire boxing world that Benavidez has the right stuff to become one of the most exciting boxers of his time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gem-header-summary\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>As for Yarde, although he fought bravely and initially was making a fight of it, he missed one more opportunity to capture a world title.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26879\" style=\"width: 1069px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26879\" class=\" wp-image-26879\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1059\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr.webp 624w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AA1QXWhr-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Both fighters exchanging blows.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">From the sound of the bell for round 7, it appeared that Benavidez turned on the heat and went after Yarde as if the challenger had taken his bicycle. Like a boxing version of the Chainsaw Massacre, he 28-year-old champion knocked Yarde down within the first thirty seconds of the round. After the brave and sturdy challenger rose, Benavidez overwhelmed him with a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight at 1:59. This marked Benavidez&#8217;s first stoppage at light heavyweight, showcasing his adaptability and power at the weight class.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;d grade (my performance) a B+, I&#8217;m not going to lie. There&#8217;s always room for improvement,&#8221; exclaimed the champion after the bout. <\/span><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">&#8220;They [the critics] said I couldn&#8217;t stop this guy and I had no power at 175, I made it look better than Beterbiev and Kovalev.&#8221; (Referring to the fact that Artur Beterbiev and Sergey Kovalev also stopped Yarde, but Benavidez felt his performance was more dominant). &#8220;This is what I dreamt of. He stepped in the Monster&#8217;s world and he got KO&#8217;d.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sadly, it was British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde&#8217;s third shot at a world title ended tragically in a puddle of blood after WBC champion David Benavidez pummeled him with a barrel of punches.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With blood streaming from Yarde&#8217;s nose and smeared across the canvas, another heavy flurry of punches with a minute left in the round forced the referee to halt the contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&#8220;I stuck in there. I&#8217;m a fighter,&#8221; Yarde told BBC Radio 5 Live.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;I felt like it was competitive. I know how he comes with good pressure. I was boxing, boxing, thinking middle rounds, the dog rounds, we would exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;a&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;b&quot;:76}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;He has quick hands, caught me first and hit me with a good shot on the nose. When I took a knee and he hit me when I was down, I was dizzy after that.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was part of a major boxing event featuring multiple world championship bouts. David Benavidez&#8217;s fight against Anthony Yarde headlined the event, which also included Devin Haney&#8217;s victory over Brian Norman Jr. for the WBO welterweight title. The event showcased Riyadh as a prominent host for high-profile boxing matches and was scheduled to cater to international audiences.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26882\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1294\" height=\"1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob-125x128.jpg 125w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764086748230blob-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26877\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"966\" height=\"1208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T142201.499.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26875\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"803\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-2-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26868\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_CES_photog_Will-Paul.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>CES Boxing Gives $10,000 Check for Cancer Research<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pat Sullivan has worked with many champions over the years as Director of Operations for Jimmy Burchfield\u2019s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) Boxing promotional company.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though he has never thrown a punch in the ring as an amateur or professional, it is clear Sullivan is a champion of life. Establishing the Joanne Sullivan Memorial Fund following his mother\u2019s passing in 2008, he has raised more than $950,000, with funds directed to the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute in Boston.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">And that was the figure as of early evening November 1. Later that night, during a fight card at Mohegan Sun, Burchfield along with CES\u2019 righthand men Michael Parente and Steve Maze, presented a jumbo-sized $10,000 check to Sullivan in support of his efforts. In addition, Burchfield supported a Pink Out as part of the night\u2019s festivities. Every fighter wore pink gloves; CES staffers wore pink dress shirts and ties; the round card girls wore pink crop tops;\u00a0 Sullivan wore a pink shirt, pink blazer and pink shoes; QR codes were posted in the fight programs and around the arena inviting boxing fans to donate to the Joanne Sullivan Memorial Fund; and a table was set up in the upper concourse to encourage donations, with pink T-shirts being given to everyone contributing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26874\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1092\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-128x74.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Joanne_Sullivan_Memorial_Fund_QR_Code-1.jpg 1262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1092px) 100vw, 1092px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Burchfield said he considers Sullivan his \u201cfourth son\u201d and encouraged any generous donors out there to try to \u201cmatch this donation.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe definitely want to go over the $1 million mark before this year is over,\u201d said Burchfield, who planned to have another Pink Out event at his mixed martial arts event one week later at the Historic Park Theater in Cranston, Rhode Island. Alongside support from his boxing boss, Sullivan has raised nearly a million dollars through an annual golf event at Framingham Country Club. \u00a0The three largest sponsorships are Dinner, Hole and Golf Cart, at $5,000, $1,500 and $1,000, respectively.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cPat, I\u2019m so proud of you,\u201d said Burchfield after presenting the check. \u201cYour mom and dad are smiling right now in Heaven. Thank you so much for everything that you do.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Maze also encouraged boxing fans in attendance to donate.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThere are QR codes all over the place,\u201d he said. \u201cPlease, please help. It\u2019s a fight that everybody\u2019s in, whether it was your mother, your father, your grandmother, your grandfather, your husband, your wife. Everybody\u2019s affected by cancer. Every dollar helps.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As he accepted the generous donation, Sullivan thanked Burchfield, the CES team, Mohegan Sun for their combined efforts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He also talked about his mother.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIn 2008 my mother passed away from breast cancer. I was only 23 years old,\u201d said Sullivan. \u201cAnd I\u2019m not ashamed to say, I\u2019m very proud to say, I am, 17 years later, I was and still am the biggest mama\u2019s boy that anyone\u2019s going to meet.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26867\" style=\"width: 883px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26867\" class=\" wp-image-26867\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pat Sullivan photo by Kirk Lang\" width=\"873\" height=\"1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-1087x1536.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-1449x2048.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-91x128.jpg 91w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/photo_by_Kirk_Lang-scaled.jpg 1811w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Pat Sullivan (photo by Kirk Lang)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cMy mother was my best friend, my rock, the person I looked up to. She\u2019s still my hero to this day , so when she passed away it totally crushed me. But we got such great care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, that we went in and met with the head of oncology, and said, \u2018What can we do to support what you\u2019re doing here?\u2019 \u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sullivan and his family met with Dr. Sara Tolaney, an oncologist at the time who is now the head of Dana-Farber\u2019s oncology department.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAt the time, she said she was on to some pretty important research,\u201d said Sullivan, \u201cAnd we told her we\u2019re going to raise as much money as we can, but the money has to go to the research [not to stock the shelves, or pay administrative fees, etc.], and I\u2019m proud to say that in the 15 years of this research Dr. Tolaney has done that we have funded, it has set the standard of care, not just in Boston, not just in Massachusetts, not just in the United States, but worldwide. People are being affected by the standard of care because of the research that we are funding.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sullivan\u2019s said he\u2019s proud he\u2019s been able to support such change and \u201cI know that my mother\u2019s name might be on the check when it gets donated, but for everybody here that\u2019s thinking of somebody, praying for somebody, remembering somebody, I want you to know..it\u2019s also written and signed by hundreds of heavy hearts who are out here tonight in support of somebody.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Anyone looking to support the cause can make a donation at https:\/\/joannesullivanmemorialfund.org\/<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Prime Video announced\u00a0<em>Gloves Off: Pitbull vs Roach,<\/em>\u00a0the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26876\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1017\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-23T141802.677-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Watch Official Trailer<\/strong>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=562bbc66f9&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Prime Video announced\u00a0<em>Gloves Off: Pitbull vs Roach,<\/em>\u00a0the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries. Debuting Saturday, November 22 on Prime Video, this edition explores the journey of two warriors whose willingness to accept major challenges have earned them worldwide respect in The Fight Game. Former 140-pound champion\u00a0Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz\u00a0and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach\u00a0go toe-to-toe for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title on Saturday, December 6, headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As the 2025 boxing season enters its final month, this fight is pivotal for both men. Mexico City native &#8220;Pitbull&#8221; Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) became world champion in March 2024, claiming the WBA Super Lightweight title. Recently, Cruz rebounded from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by defeating countryman Angel Fierro before earning a unanimous decision over Omar Salcido in July.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Washington D.C.&#8217;s Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) captured his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship in November 2023 by dethroning Hector Luis Garcia. He defended his belt in June 2024, dominating previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory for an eighth-round TKO. Earlier this year, he moved up in weight to challenge undefeated WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta &#8220;Tank&#8221; Davis, earning a controversial majority draw in New York City.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Narrated by Barry Pepper, the series takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of fighters&#8217; lives, families, and training, as excitement builds for this prime-time showcase in a city with a long history of hosting memorable prizefights.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\">Former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder expected to get back in the prize\u00a0 ring in January 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26864\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1009\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm.jpg 684w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deontay-wilder_4rvdsg54jo8q1rug8b4kdg5xm-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For the sake of heavyweight boxing, and according to DAZN, former WBA heavyweight King Deontay Wilder has revealed his plans for a return to the big time in 2026 after making a successful comeback in June.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018The Bronze Bomber\u2019 knocked out\u00a0Tyrell Herndon in the seventh round in Kansas, and is now targeting another shot at a world title next year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018I do have something coming up,\u201d\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/competitor\/deontay-wilder\/59po360rfyg3vz09wmdw97473\" target=\"_self\">Wilder<\/a>\u00a0told live streamer\u00a0<em>N3on<\/em>. \u201cWe\u2019re looking in January. I\u2019ve signed the contract already. I can\u2019t [give] no details at this point, but it\u2019s definitely live.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018It\u2019s gonna happen. I\u2019ve got a big year next year. I\u2019m looking forward to it\u2026 All I can say is two-time. Let\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The former\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/boxing\/world-boxing-champions-wba-wbo-wbc-ibf-and-the-ring-title-holders-in-every-weight-class\/nt0rghuwllo1a1ahryefwtlg\" target=\"_self\">WBC heavyweight champion<\/a>\u00a0has long been linked with a fight against Anthony Joshua, which at one time would have been for the\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/boxing\/undisputed-champion-boxing-meaning-vs-unified\/y1t38z1lhsd510e8iewfd5kop\" target=\"_self\">undisputed<\/a>\u00a0heavyweight titles.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Deontay Wilder has revealed his plans for a return\u00a0to the big time in 2026 after making a successful comeback in June.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018The Bronze Bomber\u2019 knocked out\u00a0Tyrell Herndon in the seventh round in Kansas, and is now targeting another shot at a world title next year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018I do have something coming up,\u201d\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/competitor\/deontay-wilder\/59po360rfyg3vz09wmdw97473\" target=\"_self\">Wilder<\/a>\u00a0told live streamer\u00a0<em>N3on<\/em>. \u201cWe\u2019re looking in January. I\u2019ve signed the contract already. I can\u2019t [give] no details at this point, but it\u2019s definitely live.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018It\u2019s gonna happen. I\u2019ve got a big year next year. I\u2019m looking forward to it\u2026 All I can say is two-time. Let\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The former\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/boxing\/world-boxing-champions-wba-wbo-wbc-ibf-and-the-ring-title-holders-in-every-weight-class\/nt0rghuwllo1a1ahryefwtlg\" target=\"_self\">WBC heavyweight champion<\/a>\u00a0has long been linked with a fight against Anthony Joshua, which at one time would have been for the\u00a0<a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/boxing\/undisputed-champion-boxing-meaning-vs-unified\/y1t38z1lhsd510e8iewfd5kop\" target=\"_self\">undisputed<\/a>\u00a0heavyweight titles.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a class=\"link-module__link___rWpZR\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-GB\/news\/competitor\/anthonyjoshua\/bpbc1s6vactxc3alfwhk31xyu\" target=\"_self\">Anthony Joshua<\/a>\u00a0is also mooted for a return in early 2026, and Wilder\u2019s manager Shelly Finkel recently named the Brit as their priority target.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cOur first choice [of opponent] always would be (Anthony) Joshua,\u201d Finkel told\u00a0<em>Box Nation<\/em>. \u201cBut if we can\u2019t get Joshua \u2014 if we could get (Oleksandr) Usyk, we\u2019d fight him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I believe [a fight with Joshua] is the biggest fight for him.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A fight with Joshua aligns with both men\u2019s goals of setting themselves up for one last roll of the dice later in 2026 as they both enter the twilight of their careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder does not, however, possess the star power he once did\u00a0to demand big fights after losing four of his last six fights at the top level, and he has also been linked with a surprising fight against British\u00a0cult hero, Dave Allen.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Allen revealed that if he beats Arslanbek Makhmudov this weekend, his promoter, Eddie Hearn, is lining him up for a fight against\u00a0Wilder, potentially paving the way for his own run at a big payday or even a world title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Tokyo Olympian Rashida Ellis signs long term management contract with Trifon Petrov<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26866\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Rashida Ellis, the gold medalist from the 2022 World Amateur Championships in Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye is set to turn professional. Ellis inked a long term management agreement with Trifon Petrov, who will guide her professional career.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>There was no shortage of interest in Ellis once she decided to turn professional. She is one of the most decorated amateur boxers in the last decade, besides winning the gold medal at the World Championships, Rashida also represented team USA at the Tokyo Olympics where she lost a controversial split decision to Caroline Dubois.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI am excited to make the switch to the paid ranks, my goal is to become a world champion as a professional, just as I was in the amateurs. I am coming for everyone. I want all the belts,\u201d said Ellis.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ellis was affected by a controversial scoring in the amateurs, especially during her controversial loss at the Tokyo Olympics to Caroline Dubois.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI am not planning to let many fights to go the\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0distance. There is no more headgear to save you all,\u201d concluded Rashida Ellis.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ellis will be the third Olympian who is guided by Petrov. He also manages the careers of fellow Tokyo Olympian Euri Cede\u00f1o and also Cristian Pinales who won bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last summer.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cRashida is amazing and I am extremely delighted to have signed her. I watched her beat the best of the best over the years in the amateurs. She can win a world title in the professional ranks within 3 fights, she is that good and special,\u201d &#8211; said Petrov.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ellis holds wins over the current IBF World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Beatriz Ferreira, she also holds wins over another Olympic silver medalist in Wenlu Yang.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cShida is currently a promotional free agent as we are exploring our options,\u201d &#8211; added Petrov.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Rashida Ellis, who is trained by former team USA Olympic coach, Jeff Mays in San Antonio.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>She is scheduled to make her professional debut on a Red Owl Boxing card in June. The event will be broadcasted worldwide on DAZN.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cWe are thrilled to have Rashida on the platform. She is one of my favorite fighters and it\u2019s an honor for us to have her make her professional debut on Red Owl Boxing and DAZN,\u201d said James Bartley of Red Owl Boxing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-1024x721.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-128x90.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-32x23.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T152739.431-e1763152221442.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\">R&amp;B PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO HARD ROCK LIVE AT ETESS ARENA FOR FIGHT NIGHT 4 ON NOVEMBER 22, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\">Atlantic City\u2019s most electric boxing series rolls into its fourth straight Hard Rock showcase<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26861\" style=\"width: 717px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26861\" class=\" wp-image-26861\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Jackson\" width=\"707\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-78-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Carlos Jackson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #003366;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Atlantic City, NJ \u2014 On Saturday, November 22, 2025, R&amp;B Promotions brings another action-packed lineup to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, markin<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">g the promotion\u2019s fourth consecutive event inside Atlantic City\u2019s premier fight venue. Fight Night 4 features a deep roster of undefeated prospects, international talent, and competitive matchups approved by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">R&amp;B\u2019s partnership with Hard Rock continues to elevate Atlantic City\u2019s fight scene, delivering high-energy production, strong regional support, and a card designed to showcase the next wave of rising talent.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>FEATURED BOUTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Main Event \u2014 8 Rounds (Super Bantamweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Carlos Jackson (20-3) \u2014 Atlanta, GA vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Conner Adaway (9-2-1) \u2014 Devon, United Kingdom<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Co-Main Event \u2014 6 Rounds (Jr Middleweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Richard Johnson (7-0) \u2014 Philadelphia, PA vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jose Esquivel (10-10) \u2014 Chihuahua, Mexico<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Featured Attraction \u2014 8 Rounds (Jr Welterweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Juan Rivera V (8-0) \u2014 Philadelphia, PA vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jonathan Eniz (37-23-1) \u2014 Buenos Aires, Argentina<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>FULL UNDERCARD<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">6-Round Bouts<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua Jones (9-0-1) vs. Danny Gonzalez (6-1-1) \u2014 Jr Welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Francisco Rodriguez (7-0) vs. Ivan Monroy (11-9) \u2014 Lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Justin Penaranda (3-0-1) vs. Shawn Rall (4-6) \u2014 Lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Christian Ortiz (6-0) vs. Daniel Olea (13-13-3) \u2014 Jr Lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">4-Round Bouts<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Christian Figueroa (Pro Debut) vs. Lisandro Perez (0-2) \u2014 Cruiserweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jose Soto (3-0) vs. Julio Dos Santos (2-1) \u2014 Heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rodney Brooks (4-0) vs. Anthony Woodson III (1-3) \u2014 Heavyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Omayki Torres (1-0) vs. Karl Wylie (1-2) \u2014 Jr Welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Amillihon Lovera (1-0) vs. Angel Ibarra (1-4) \u2014 Super Flyweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Avonte Barr (1-2) vs. DeJon Farrell-Francis (3-3) \u2014 Cruiserweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tyreem Haywood (6-0) vs. Agustin Banos (3-2-2) \u2014 Welterweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PROMOTER STATEMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cFight Night 4 continues what we\u2019ve built with Hard Rock \u2014 competitive cards, packed crowds, and a platform for the region\u2019s best fighters,\u201d said Alexis \u201cMacho\u201d Barbosa, President &amp; Matchmaker of R&amp;B Promotions. \u201cThis show is all action from top to bottom.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">THE R&amp;B FORMAT: HIGH ENERGY. NO FILLER. JUST FIGHTS.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fans describe R&amp;B shows as: \u201cA boxing event with the energy of a concert.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">R&amp;B Promotions: Fight Night 4 Saturday, November 22, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (Atlantic City, NJ) Doors: 5:45 PM | First Bell: 6:30 PM.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com and Hard Rock Box Office VIP tables &amp; sponsor packages:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:RandBpromo@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">RandBpromo@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26863\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387-128x120.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153841.387-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Jeter Promotions Kacie Wheeler Back in Action on November 22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26862\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mail-2025-11-14T153747.229.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">HANOVER, MD. (November 2025)&#8211;Recent Jeter Promotions signee Kacie Wheeler will be back in Action on Saturday, November 22nd at The Hall at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The undefeated knockout artist from Fairfax, Virginia is 3-0 with all wins coming via knockout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I think Kacie will become the first world champion for Jeter Promotions and we are happy to have her signed with us,&#8221; Tony Jeter of Jeter Promotions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The 29-year-old was a division-1 track star as she ran track at William &amp; Mary and held school records for the 400 meters and the four-by-400 relay.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The competitive Wheeler then started training in boxing out of spite for an ex-boyfriend,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I had no idea what to do after college. My boyfriend broke up with me and then the Pandemic hit. His sister used to braid my hair like I would see some of the women fighters, and then I saw an ad for round card girls on Barstool,&#8221; said Wheeler.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;They have this series called Rough-and-Rowdy, so I won the round card girl contest while competing in the fights. I fought eight-times in that and I had five amateur fights.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I have an athletic background and I am a strength and conditioning coach for professional athletes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wheeler, who is promoted by Jeter Promotions, signed a managerial contract with the top female boxing manager Brian Cohen of Split-T Management.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Something about Brian is genuine and authentic and it is important that he has managed a lot of female fighters and he gave me the confidence to sign with Jeter Promotions.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Signing with Jeter is a great fit as I will be fighting close to home and I know he will help me with securing the big opportunities.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wheeler turned pro November 2, 2024 with a second round stoppage over Sarah Cunningham,. Wheeler followed that up with consecutive first round stoppages over Natali Fagan (1-0) and her most recent outing when she took out Shamiah Jones on September 20th in Fort Washington, Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wheeler will be back in action against Jacelyn Shalaya Shade.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26769\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"708\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1.png 266w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1-128x78.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo-1-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts 19<sup>th<\/sup> Class<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26822\" style=\"width: 1131px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26822\" class=\"wp-image-26822\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1121\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_11b.jpg 1814w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Past inductees of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame gather for the latest annual photo. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame held its 19<sup>th<\/sup> annual induction ceremony on Oct. 18, and it was a mixed crew of honorees at Mohegan Sun \u2013 retired professional referee Joe Cusano; cruiserweight Matt \u201cToo Smooth\u201d Godfrey; Rhode Island-based trainer Peter Manfredo Sr.; Scott \u201cThe Sandman\u201d Pemberton, who once engaged in the 2003 ESPN Fight of the Year with Omar Sheika; the late judge Steve Epstein; and former WIBF lightweight champion Liz Mueller.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">However, with Mueller\u2019s presence \u2013 the second female ever inducted into the Hall \u2013 along with Katie Taylor in the building &#8211; who was being honored as Professional Boxer of the Year \u2013 it was a representation of how far women\u2019s boxing has come in a relatively short time. Taylor recently defeated Amanda Serrano in their trilogy bout at Madison Square Garden, headlining a historic all-female card, and both women made millions. When Mueller was fighting in the early 2000s, it was hard to find other women to fight, and the money wasn\u2019t there like it is today. She retired after winning the WIBF lightweight world title in her 10<sup>th<\/sup> bout. Her record was 8-2 (2).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26833\" style=\"width: 1089px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26833\" class=\"wp-image-26833\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1079\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_22-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Peter Manfredo Sr. addresses the crowd at the Hall\u2019s 19th annual induction ceremony. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A former track and cross-country star at Waterford High School, Mueller won a national Golden Gloves championship and a USA Boxing national championship after making the switch to boxing to get back in shape after being sidelined by an injury. She would subsequently turn pro and link up with trainer John Scully.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cShe did everything I asked of her,\u201d said Scully, who noted that Mueller was his first world champion fighter. \u201cShe never questioned my instructions or training methods. She showed no fear or intimidation in any situation. She had the best mentality that any boxing trainer could ask for.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As Mueller was driving to Mohegan Sun for her induction, she said she couldn\u2019t help but think back to the last time she was at the casino for a boxing event, her second to last fight, against Connie Bechtel, \u201c20-some-odd years ago.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAnd similar to tonight,\u201d said Mueller, \u201cBack then, we were all in a room, family and fans and coaches and spectators and officials, but there was also a ring, and at some point that evening, for the first time ever at Mohegan Sun, two women were allowed to enter the ring.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mueller noted that times have changed and that there are now more opportunities for women boxers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s been really busy down at Mohegan Sun,\u201d said Mueller, naming a number of women, past and present, from Connecticut, Rhode Island and beyond, that have showcased their skills and put on crowd-pleasing fights at the Mohegan Sun Arena, including rising contenders Stevie Jane Coleman and Amelia Moore.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI don\u2019t have time to name them all, and I think that\u2019s kind of cool,\u201d said Mueller.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26821\" style=\"width: 1067px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26821\" class=\"wp-image-26821\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1057\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_12.jpg 1435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1057px) 100vw, 1057px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Joe Cusano delivers his speech at the Oct. 18 ceremony. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor, who has helped to elevate women\u2019s boxing via her three bouts with Serrano \u2013\u00a0 their second outing was seen by everyone who tuned in for the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout on Netflix \u2013 said she was honored to receive the Professional Boxer of the Year Award. She made Connecticut her second home about a decade ago and when she\u2019s stateside, she trains at Paul Cichon\u2019s Manchester ROCS gym.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">She said she came to the United States with the ambition of \u201cchanging female boxing and putting women\u2019s professional boxing on the map\u201d and she felt she \u201cmoved well beyond that.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26830\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26830\" class=\"wp-image-26830\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-675x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"1493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-675x1024.jpg 675w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-768x1165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-1012x1536.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-84x128.jpg 84w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_19.jpg 1071w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Alyssa Bozzi, daughter of late judge and 2025 CTBHOF inductee Steve Epstein, holds a photo of her dad on stage while her Aunt Susan spoke. Bozzi and Susan Epstein accepted Epstein\u2019s plaque from judge Glenn Feldman<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In compiling a 25-1 professional record, Taylor admitted being away from family and friends, in months long training camps, can be difficult.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a little hard dealing with the heartache and loneliness,\u201d said the recently married boxer, \u201cBut I\u2019m so grateful that I found my community in boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor acknowledged Cichon and the support staff at his gym, as well as her trainer, Connecticut resident Ross Enamait, who was honored on this night as Trainer of the Year, but missed the event to attend his son\u2019s baseball game.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor also gave props to her manager, Brian Peters, and \u201ceveryone at Matchroom Boxing, and from my extended team.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26828\" style=\"width: 1070px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26828\" class=\"wp-image-26828\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-128x94.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_21.jpg 1310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame President John Laudati and judge Don Trella pose for a photo with 2025 CTBHOF inductee Matt \u201cToo Smooth\u201d Godfrey. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThey\u2019ve held open doors I think that nobody else could have opened,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m so grateful for their amazing support.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor was a gracious and accommodating guest, taking photos and signing autographs for fans during the cocktail hour as well as after the induction ceremony. Even the professionals in the room were elated she was a part of the night\u2019s festivities.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Referee Johnny Callas, a 2013 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, asked to cite his favorite moments of the evening, responded, \u201cKatie Taylor and Katie Taylor.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIf I have to substitute one,\u201d said Callas, \u201cI will I say I was pleased that I was able to give Joe Cusano his just due [ Callas provided introductory remarks] and make him happy on this special night for him.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26820\" style=\"width: 1162px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26820\" class=\"wp-image-26820\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_14.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Former light heavyweight world title challenger John Scully chats with former NABF super lightweight champion \u201cSucra\u201d Ray Oliveira during the 2025 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cusano, a barber who didn\u2019t become an amateur and professional referee until his 40s, told <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> that it\u2019s never too late in life to pursue a new path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s not over. Go for it,\u201d he said. \u201cI was 44 when I started [amateur]. I was 49 when I got my first pro license. I still managed to have a lengthy career, something that was recognized enough to get some attention and get me into the Hall of Fame. I\u2019m very proud of that\u2026 To be a part of that I am deeply humbled. If my story can inspire anybody that\u2019s what I\u2019d really like to see. My theme has been about age-ism and I would rather see people continue to contribute, continue to advance. Go for it, like Rocky would say, \u2018Go for it.\u2019 I did, and I\u2019m happy I did.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26826\" style=\"width: 1013px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26826\" class=\"wp-image-26826\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_15.jpg 1305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Referee Ricky Gonzalez sits with his son at the 2025 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Gonzalez was honored with the William Hutt Official of the Year Award. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">During his induction, Cusano, who was also a judge for six years after retiring from professional refereeing (13 years), acknowledged his family, and more specifically, his wife Martie, \u201cfor it was her unwavering support that provided the bedrock of my success.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He went on to thank other referees, \u201cSean Malone, Sr., Ken Ezzo, Johnny Callas, Danny Schiavone, Dick Flaherty and Mike Ortega, each a pivotal mentor, sharpening my skills and bolstering my confidence, paving the way for this incredible honor.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Another official enshrined was the late Steve Epstein, an international judge who was involved in 30 world title fights, according to Glenn Feldman, who provided introductory remarks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26814\" style=\"width: 1092px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26814\" class=\"wp-image-26814\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-1536x1099.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-2048x1465.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_10_b-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor poses with her Professional Boxer of the Year Award along with, from left to right, CTBHOF President John Laudati, Master of Ceremonies Marc Robbins and judge Glenn Feldman. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cUndoubtedly, his numbers would have been far greater if he had not been taken from us years ago,\u201d said Feldman. \u201cHe was also one of the founding fathers of this great organization, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame\u2026Steve was a great friend, a great boxing judge and a great dad (of two daughters).\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Accepting Epstein\u2019s induction plaque was his daughter Alyssa and sister Susan.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cGrowing up,\u201d said Alyssa, \u201cI honestly didn\u2019t know much about his boxing life, other than looking at the boxing posters on our walls, and watching the fights on TV just to get a glimpse of his bald head on the side.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">She added, \u201cI\u2019m so grateful to Glenn Feldman and the rest of the boxing family who has welcomed me into his world, and I only wish he could be here today to accept this honor. Thank you to everyone for remembering him in this way and for keeping his spirit alive in the boxing community.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26811\" style=\"width: 1002px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26811\" class=\"wp-image-26811\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-627x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-627x1024.jpg 627w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-768x1255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-940x1536.jpg 940w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-78x128.jpg 78w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Lee Deer speaks at the podium after receiving his Amateur Official of the Year Award from the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Epstein was one of the original board members of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (which held its first induction in 2005) and \u201che helped the dream become a reality according to the induction program.\u201d Epstein was 58 when he passed away in 2014.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m so very proud of my brother,\u201d said Susan Epstein. \u201cI remember him traveling all over and coming back and telling me what he had experienced. He loved boxing and gave it his all.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26808\" style=\"width: 964px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26808\" class=\"wp-image-26808\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-664x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"1472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-996x1536.jpg 996w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-1328x2048.jpg 1328w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-83x128.jpg 83w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_8-scaled.jpg 1660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Junior welterweight Mykquan Williams, last year\u2019s Professional Boxer of the Year, accepts the Trainer of The Year Award for Ross Enamait, who trains Katie Taylor, and is also in Williams\u2019 camp. Enamait was unable to make it as he was attending his son\u2019s baseball game. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Making the trek from Rhode Island for his induction was Matt \u201cToo Smooth\u201d Godfrey, a talented amateur, who among other accolades, was the National Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in 2002 and a second alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic team in 2004. He compiled a 21-3 (11) record as a pro, winning the NABF and NABA cruiserweight championships along the way. He traveled to Germany in 2010 to challenge for the WBO title, but lost to champion Marco Huck. Huck was no slouch. He held the championship from 2009 to 2015, and made 13 successful title defenses, a division record shared with Johnny Nelson.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Godfrey said he would not be getting inducted \u201cif I didn\u2019t have some amazing people behind me all these years.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He started by mentioning Roland Estrada, who runs the 401 boxing gym in Cranston, Rhode Island, and who trained Godfrey since he was 12 or so.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26825\" style=\"width: 1068px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26825\" class=\"wp-image-26825\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1058\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_18.jpg 1609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Susan Epstein and Alyssa Bozzi accept the late Steve Epstein\u2019s induction plaque at the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Epstein was an international judge who was also on the original Board of Directors for the Hall. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe would come to the projects every single day, every single day, in his monster pick-up truck and take me to the gym, alongside my best friend, [future 2004 Olympian] Jason Estrada.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Godfrey added, \u201cWithout his persistence to come and pick me up, and take me to the gym, I wouldn\u2019t be here [ getting inducted] today.\u201d Godfrey also gave a nod to fellow inductee Peter Manfredo , Sr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe opened his doors to me and allowed me to train at his gym without ever charging a dime,\u201d said Godfrey. He also thanked Manfredo for setting him on a path to train others.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI train kids. I train other fighters,\u201d said Godfrey. \u201cI train groups of people and I started doing that at Peter Manfredo\u2019s gym, where he helped me out and let me take care of his classes when he didn\u2019t have the time to do it, and without him, I wouldn\u2019t be able to do what I do for a living, actually, so thank you Peter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Godfrey also thanked his former promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, for everything he did for his career, for getting him fights on ESPN and getting him fights at the Connecticut casinos.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26829\" style=\"width: 969px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26829\" class=\"wp-image-26829\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"959\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-655x1024.jpg 655w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-768x1200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-983x1536.jpg 983w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-82x128.jpg 82w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_20.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Matt \u201cToo\u201d Smooth\u201d Godfrey delivers his induction speech at the 2025 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m actually 7-0, with six knockouts in the State of Connecticut,\u201d said Godfrey. Every time I headlined here, every time Jimmy Burchfield put me on, I rose to the occasion and took care of business.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Godfrey acknowledged his former manager Brett Hallenbeck, who he said eased the financial burden at times.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cBeing an elite fighter at the top level, we all know it is very difficult to work a full-time job, take care of your children, take care of your wife, take care of everything and still have time to train, and when you have somebody in your corner that can ease some of that pressure and help you, it\u2019s a really big thing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When Estrada became busy training many pro fighters, including his son, Godfrey, in the latter part of his career, switched gyms and had to make daily commutes from Rhode Island to Connecticut to train with Ross Enamait and John Scully.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAt the time my kids were really small,\u201d said Godfrey. \u201cAnd they didn\u2019t really understand these early morning departures. My three daughters are here today. I\u2019m so glad they could be here. &#8220;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26831\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26831\" class=\"wp-image-26831\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_25.jpg 1543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Peter Manfredo Sr. proudly shows off his induction plaque as CTBHOF President John Laudati, board member AJ Galante and Master of Ceremonies Marc Robbins pose for a photo with him. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cSo now they can understand this. We would get up, leave the house at 6 a.m., I would have to drive them to another town to get them to school, to get them to their childcare and everything, and I would drive two hours out here to Connecticut to train with Ross and John for a few hours\u2026At that time they didn\u2019t understand why I had to come so far to train, every day. And now, they\u2019re here today and they see why everyone else is recognizing this, this is exactly why. This is why I got up early all those days, why I dropped you guys off and drove all the way out here. This is it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Godfrey finished by saying he gave boxing the \u2018greatest years of my physical life.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m holding it together now, but you guys can\u2019t see, I\u2019ll be limping out of here,\u201d said Godfrey. \u201cMy elbows are messed up. I can\u2019t straighten out my arms. My spine is crooked (crowd laughs). I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. I gave the best years of my life to this sport, and what this sport has given me in return, is this right here, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26841\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1101\" height=\"1957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-72x128.jpg 72w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_34-rotated.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1101px) 100vw, 1101px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former super middleweight contender Scott \u201cThe Sandman\u201d Pemberton, a former NABF and NABO champion who also won the vacant IBU title, against Levan Easley in March 2003, was a fighter inductee of fewer words. After a great intro from former fighter Sean Malone Sr. that touched on Pemberton\u2019s two bouts with Omar Sheika \u2013 the first of which was voted ESPN\u2019s Fight of the Year &#8211; and his battles with James Crawford, Glenwood Brown, Manfredo Jr., Jeff Lacy \u00a0and others, Pemberton implied that Malone had said it all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26809\" style=\"width: 1124px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26809\" class=\"wp-image-26809\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-752x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1114\" height=\"1518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-752x1024.jpg 752w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-768x1046.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-1128x1536.jpg 1128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-1504x2048.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-94x128.jpg 94w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_9.pg_-scaled.jpg 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Kenny Reels, a former member of the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming and Athletic Commission and 2016 Hall inductee, speaks at the podium after being called up to receive the Willie Pep Courage Award. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">However, he did thank God for \u201cletting me do the things I do without getting hurt.\u201d He also thanked those involved with the Hall for inducting him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI want to thank everyone that\u2019s involved\u2026I was just doing what I loved to do, and that\u2019s fight&#8230;I don\u2019t know what to say\u2026Thank you everyone,\u201d he said. \u201cI appreciate it. I\u2019m totally humbled by this. Thank you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A no-nonsense fighter who gave his fans their money\u2019s worth, Pemberton retired with a record of 29-5 -1 (24). Two of his losses were in his final two bouts, against IBF champion Jeff Lacy, and Peter Manfredo Jr. respectively.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26836\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26836\" class=\" wp-image-26836\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b-627x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b-78x128.jpg 78w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_26_b-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Scott Pemberton<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joining his son in the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame \u2013 Peter Jr. was inducted in 2014 \u2013 Manfredo Sr. told the 500 or so in attendance, \u201cI am deeply honored and humbled to be here tonight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cBoxing has been a big part of my life as long as I can remember. I was inspired as a kid by so many great boxing legends, like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and of course the great Willie Pep. \u201c<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cGrowing up, I also watched Vince Lombardi lead the [Green Bay] Packers to championships. Vince Lombardi is someone I admire for his toughness and his passion for excellence. I admired his focus on the fundamentals of the sport and how he was able to lead his team to victory.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo explained that when he made the decision to become a boxing trainer, he \u201caimed to take Lombardi\u2019s coaching philosophies combined with the various martial arts and boxing styles and techniques in order to lead my boxers to victory.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26840\" style=\"width: 1063px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26840\" class=\" wp-image-26840\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-1024x729.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1053\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_29.jpg 1516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Liz Mueller<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWhat I really love about boxing is the grit, the discipline, the will to push yourself and excel beyond levels that you could ever imagine,\u201d said Manfredo. \u201cI love the balance of mental strategy and physical endurance and skill, also being able to teach others who share the same competitive spirit, the desire to develop and grow and that is the fire that really keeps me going.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo has trained numerous \u00a0professional fighters, but his most famous student is his son, Peter Manfredo Jr. The younger Manfredo went 42-7-1 (23) as a professional, and twice challenged for major world titles, against Joe Calzaghe and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo Jr. is a former NABF middleweight champion who also won the vacant IBO middleweight championship with a 10<sup>th <\/sup>round stoppage of Angel Hernandez in May 2010.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26842\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"995\" height=\"1769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-72x128.jpg 72w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_35-rotated.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The elder Manfredo told the induction crowd a boxing trainer wears many hats.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cYou\u2019re a psychologist, you\u2019re a sports manager, a financial adviser, a life coach, and so forth,\u201d he said. \u201cAs a boxing trainer, you also have the responsibility to protect your boxer and give them good advice. When a boxer actually follows your advice and as a result, is able to achieve their dreams, this, my friends, is the kind of victory that really matters in life.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo advised the boxers in attendance to consider teaching others and passing on their unique and valuable lessons that \u201care required on the road to becoming a champion.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThese lessons are also valuable in navigating the difficult roads that are inevitable in life,\u201d he said. \u201cFind a boxing gym. YMCA. Church youth center and spend an hour a week. Give them some time because sometimes, it can change lives. I\u2019ve seen it happen, over and over, over the years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo subsequently noted how much the induction means to him and added, \u201cYou know what they say, \u2018Behind every good man is an even greater woman.\u2019 Well, I just want to say, I\u2019m lucky. I don\u2019t have one. I have three, my daughters and my wife. Thank you ladies, for your understanding, and the sacrifices you\u2019ve made over the years, that you were by my side and I can keep doing what I love to do.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26824\" style=\"width: 1203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26824\" class=\"wp-image-26824\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1193\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-2048x1369.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_17-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Alyssa Bozzi and Susan Epstein, daughter and sister to the late judge Steve Epstein, pose with a photo and induction plaque of Epstein. Standing with them is CTBHOF President John Laudati, judge Glenn Feldman and Master of Ceremonies Marc Robbins. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Earlier in the evening, the annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Awards were handed out. In addition to Taylor and Enamait receiving Professional Boxer of the Year and Trainer of the Year, respectively, Daniel Hernandez of New Britain was honored as the Amateur Boxer of the Year. The middleweight boxer won a national tournament in Puerto Rico earlier this year and is currently ranked number two in his weight class by the International Boxing Association. He also won Fighter of the Night at the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational held at Mohegan Sun over the summer. The Invitational was the amateur portion of a 17-bout card put on by Jimmy Burchfield\u2019s CES Boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26843\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-72x128.jpg 72w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ct_hall_induction_33-rotated.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hernandez told <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>, \u201cIt\u2019s amazing that tonight I am Amateur Boxer of the Year, and great champion Katie Taylor is Professional Boxer of the Year. As a little boy, I remember she would come to the gym (Martinez Boxing Club) and spar with a few pros, and I would just stand there and soak in as much knowledge as I could and try to mimic everything they were doing in the ring, and try it on the bag and then I\u2019d go home and try to shadowbox my dad.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While accepting the award, Hernandez thanked his team, his family, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame\u2019s committee that decided to honor him, and \u201call those that forced me to work hard every day.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Other award honorees were Lee Deer (Amateur Official of the Year); referee Ricky Gonzalez (The William Hutt Official of the Year); Manchester Ring of Champions Society assistant trainer Miguel Ayala (George Smith Contribution to Boxing Award); and Kenny Reels (The Willie Pep Courage Award). Reels is a 2016 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, as well as a former member of the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming and Athletic Commission, who has battled Multiple myeloma for several years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThanks for thinking of me,\u201d said Reels. \u201cI\u2019m glad my body allowed me to be here tonight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26852\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1285\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail-2025-11-11T102220.545.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1285px) 100vw, 1285px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The evening included a buffet style dinner &#8211; which for the second year in a row, is proving more popular than pre-arranged dinner plates of the past- \u00a0a silent auction where boxing fans were able to bid on fight posters, autographed items from legends such as Archie Moore, Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran, as well as books written by Cusano (who recently penned a partly fictional memoir titled Uppercuts) and prolific author Mark Allen Baker. There was also a 50\/50 raffle. The winner received $770 and the other $770 will go into the Hall\u2019s scholarship fund for young athletes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe night was a true celebration of the sport and its community,\u201d said Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Second Vice President Robin Hayes. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary dinner in 2026.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Shermain Cain, a longtime writer who covered boxing for the <em>Journal Inquirer<\/em>, and is now secretary of the Hall, shared a few thoughts on the evening.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI thought it was our fastest moving dinner,\u201d he said. \u201cLiz Mueller gave a great speech. Emcee Marc Robins (a veteran sports anchor with WFSB (Channel 3) was a real pro, and the buffet was a hit again.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Cain added, \u201cHaving Katie Taylor was a huge plus. She loves to train in Connecticut, and lives here, and that adds to her popularity. We\u2019re hoping she\u2019ll be a fixture at the dinner for years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Questions\/Comments: kirklang@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Remembering John F. Kennedy, Jr.\u2019s tragic death in a plane crash which stirred up <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">memories of Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26745\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1fe54da936bb6577aa5773dc83ba6847c7683c72b974aebf63addea60a16e632-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When John F. Kennedy Jr.\u2019s plane collided with the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Martha&#8217;s Vineyard on July 16, 1999, a nation and world suffered a grief not seen since Princess Diana\u2019s car crash and JFK Jr.\u2019s father\u2019s assassination almost 37 years before. Few, if any, though, would have ever guessed that out of all the sports in America, boxing would take spotlight center in the tragedy. Since it was a single engine plane crash, television stations and news networks cold not help but highlight all the other great Americans who have died in a similar fashion. Foremost among them was former heavyweight champion and icon, Rocky Marciano, who died in a plane wreck in 1969, at the young age of 46. Many of us remember how our father\u2019s reacted when the news of Rocky Marciano\u2019s death was announced across the airwaves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26747\" style=\"width: 1216px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26747\" class=\" wp-image-26747\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-1024x678.webp\" alt=\"John F. Kennedy Jr. hanging out with Muhammad Ali after his 1974 fight with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in New York.\" width=\"1206\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-768x508.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-1536x1016.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-2048x1355.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/john-f-kennedy-jr-playfully-punches-muhammad-ali-in-the-v0-i3mcpbuasvcd1-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John F. Kennedy Jr. (R) hanging out with Muhammad Ali (L) before his 1974 fight with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in New York.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Once the news was announced, it seemed so eerily and sadly similar to the loss of a loved one and close family member. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>How just the newsreel footage and clips of Marciano in and outside the ring, would well up tears in the eyes of our beloved father Joseph Rinaldi, who was 32-year-old at the time of Rocky&#8217;s passing. Like many of his generation, our father loved, idolized and hero-worshipped the great former champion, and he would never live to forget him. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>It was JFK Jr\u2019s death, almost 30 years after the tragic death of Rocky Marciano, that fate would intervene and resemblances would rise again to show the similarity between two men &#8211; who surely died too soon. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>What was even more fitting in the comparisons of the two was that JFK, Jr. was indeed a true boxing fan. Unlike many others in his position and fame, John F. Kennedy, Jr., like his father JFK, was reportedly fascinated by boxers, and included them among his heroes and friends, including Muhammad Ali.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">JFK himself was friends with fellow Massachusetts native Rocky Marciano.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26753\" style=\"width: 977px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26753\" class=\" wp-image-26753\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10.webp 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10-32x24.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-tyson-800-3615705e12c248839c65b1ad87e82e10-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">JFK Jr. and Mike Tyson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Interestingly enough, John F. Kennedy Jr., felt the same about boxers, as he and Muhammad Ali actually met each other for the first time on January 28. 1974,\u00a0at Madison Square Garden before Ali&#8217;s fight against\u00a0<span class=\"M5tQyf\">Joe Frazier.<\/span> Kennedy reportedly saw Ali as one of his childhood heroes and attended the fight with his mother,\u00a0<span class=\"M5tQyf\">Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. <\/span>During the meeting, a playful photo was even taken of a young Kennedy apparently punching Ali in the nose.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Years later, in the last spring of his life in New York, JFK, Jr. unfortunately could not be present at the <em>Robin Hood Foundation<\/em> dinner where Ali was one of the special guests, on account of a leg injury which sidelined him and required Kennedy to wear a cast. At the event, there was an auction and one of the prizes auctioned off was dinner with Muhammad Ali and a showing of the documentary, <em>When We Were Kings<\/em>. It went for something in the area of $300,000 in all of around five minutes, which rumor had it was purchased by JFK Jr. himself.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong> Sometime later, Ali went to visit JFK, Jr. at his <em>George<\/em> magazine office, and Ali performed some small magic for him. They also had some pictures taken together. One of the things that JFK, Jr. said was, \u201cI\u2019d like you to meet the people who work here.\u201d The champ replied, \u201cI would be happy to do that.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>JFK, Jr. then assembled, not only editorial staff members, but also members of the custodial staff, so that they could have their pictures taken with the great former champion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26746\" style=\"width: 1164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26746\" class=\" wp-image-26746\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0.webp\" alt=\"Rock Marciano with John F. Kennedy in 1960.\" width=\"1154\" height=\"911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0.webp 789w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0-300x237.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0-768x605.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0-128x101.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0-32x25.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rocky-marciano-with-jfk-both-men-would-die-prematurely-but-v0-To52HVcdSrPrVpdplfg_O4r7-aLc7OoUIGEAJsjmhV0-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rocky Marciano (R) with John F. Kennedy (L) in 1960.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As news anchor Tom Brokaw said, \u201cAli, who along with JFK, Jr., probably Michael Jordan, and the President of the United States, are the four best known Americans in the world.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Essentially, JFK, Jr. had this wide range of friends. Not only did he know Muhammad Ali, but it was also\u00a0known\u00a0that he also knew former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. JFK, Jr.\u00a0who\u00a0reportedly reached out to Tyson in part because he thought that Tyson had gotten a raw deal concerning his trial.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>JFK, Jr. was very sensitive to the difference between the public impression of someone and the private impression of that person. Kennedy felt that Tyson deserved more of a break, and according to sources, the two eventually had a meeting together. JFK Jr. <span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">s<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">ent a letter to the boxing champ, with the hopes of profiling him in his magazine. In the letter, John talked about the pressures of being a public figure, dealing with the press: \u201cMost folks think you have considerable talents balanced by some faults. Just like the rest of us. Both will always be magnified because of your high profile.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">John also visited Tyson in prison in 1998. \u201cI was surprised at how down-to-earth he was,&#8221; said Tyson. \u201cDuring our visit, he was very honest and sincere with me about my situation. Then he told me that every one of his family members told him not to visit me. He emphasized \u2018all of them.\u2019\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe said they told him, \u2018It\u2019s going to kill your image, and people won\u2019t respect you if you visit [Tyson] in prison,\u2019\u201d writes the boxer. \u201cFrom that visit, I had total respect for him. He said, when you get out of [prison] we have to go hang out. He wanted me to hang out with him in Aspen. I laughed and said, \u2018Come on, they don\u2019t have any [black people] up there.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">That was JFK Jr. &#8211; the man who had everything, and could have befriended any and all other athletes, chose boxers to be among his friends.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After his sad passing, it was no surprise that at the memorial service on July 23, 1999, in New York City, Muhammad Ali was one among a relatively short list of invited guests of the Kennedy family. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He was also the only athlete among the mourners in attendance at the service.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In that same service, JFK, Jr.\u2019s uncle, Senator Edward Kennedy eulogized the following: \u201cThe Irish Ambassador recited a poem to John\u2019s father and mother soon after John was born. I can hear it again now, at this different and difficult moment:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We wish to the new child, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A heart that can be beguiled, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By a flower, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">That the wind lifts, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As it passes. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If the storms break for him, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">May the trees shake for him, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Their blossoms down, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the night that he is troubled, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">May a friend wake for him, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So that his time be doubled, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">And at the end of all loving and love <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">May the Man above, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Give him a crown.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Senator Kennedy further said in the same moving eulogy, \u201cWe dared to think, in that other Irish phrase, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">that this John Kennedy would live to comb gray hair\u2026 But like his father, he had every gift but length of <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">years\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> was a sad note to a man who could have been a great man. Ironically, thirty years ago, that same eulogy could have been delivered for Rocky Marciano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Rashidi Ellis Stops Fortuna<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"> Ready For All Comers at 147 or 154<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26797\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"969\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253924_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Welterweight contender \u201cSpeedy\u201d Rashidi Ellis was looking to make a statement this past Saturday against former WBA \u201cregular\u201d junior lightweight champion Javier Fortuna. And he did, but the end result was not what Ellis nor the Mohegan Sun crowd had hoped for.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After dropping Fortuna with a left hook near the end of the third round, Ellis continued his dominance in the fourth frame. However, Fortuna took a knee with more than a minute left, without taking a punch, or throwing one.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26788\" style=\"width: 1177px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26788\" class=\" wp-image-26788\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Rashidi Ellis lands a jab against Javier Fortuna (photo by Will Paul CES)\" width=\"1167\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_lands_a_jab_against_Javier_Fortuna_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rashidi Ellis (L) lands a jab against Javier Fortuna (photo by Will Paul CES).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Referee Ricky Gonzalez waved the fight off and Fortuna motioned that he had an injured left shoulder. The official time was 1:53.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI don\u2019t like how he quit because he never quit before,\u201d Ellis told <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>. \u201cSo it was kind of hard for me to see him quit but he probably seen the pressure I was going to come with. I was just warming up.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26802\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26802\" class=\" wp-image-26802\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1174\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-11-04T134706.715.jpg 1337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rashidi (L) looking for an opening against Fortuna (R). (Photo by Laila Lang)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Considering how fast Ellis is, he definitely showed patience in the opening frame, feeling his opponent out.\u00a0 He mainly jabbed as he calmly stalked Fortuna, who largely offered up pawing right jabs. In the second frame, the quicker footed Ellis, 28-1 (19),\u00a0 began to pop in with combinations a little bit more. The first noticeable one was a jab followed immediately up with two consecutive straight right hands, about midway through the stanza. As Ellis got busier, Fortuna\u2019s work rate \u2013 he had occasional success with his straight left &#8211; would dissipate. Near the end of the round, Fortuna, 39-7-1 (28), waved his glove, inviting Ellis to get closer. Be careful what you ask for. In the next round, Ellis, of Lynn, MA, turned up the heat, looking to land his laser of a straight right hand. However, he landed a serious left hook to the body with less than a minute remaining. A short time later, another left to the body sent Fortuna, OF Braintree, MA, to the canvas, his legs awkwardly twisting as he went down. He didn\u2019t rush to get up, instead taking time to collect himself. Unfortunately for Ellis, there were only five seconds left once the action resumed. No matter, He continued where he left off in the next round, landing more eye-catching hooks, often thrown in succession, upstairs and downstairs. At one point, after a three-hook combination \u2013 two to the head capped by one to the body \u2013 Ellis flashed a big smile. One can see why, under his new promoter Jimmy Burchfield, he has a second nickname now, \u201cThe Savage with a Smile.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26787\" style=\"width: 1139px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26787\" class=\" wp-image-26787\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rashidi Ellis raises hand after great victory (photo by CES).\" width=\"1129\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_Ellis_wins_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rashidi Ellis raises hand after great victory (photo by CES).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI like to have fun in there,\u201d said Ellis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ellis, 154, \u00a0continued to focus on the hook to the body. Fortuna, 154 \u00bd, kept moving laterally to try to avoid the onslaught coming his way, and was offering up very little offense at this point. Shortly after, he took the knee that forced the fight\u2019s end. Ellis looked visibly annoyed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26785\" style=\"width: 1076px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26785\" class=\" wp-image-26785\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-1024x855.jpg\" alt=\"Ellis (L) stalks Fortuna (R).\" width=\"1066\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-1536x1283.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-2048x1711.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-128x107.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-32x27.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rashidi_ellis_at_left_vs_javier_fortuna-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ellis (L) stalks Fortuna (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI wanted a great knockout highlight to add to the collection,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was disappointing but at the end of the day I got the victory, so that\u2019s the important thing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ellis is now on a four-fight win streak \u2013 all by stoppage \u2013 since a 12-round points loss to Roiman Villa in an IBF title eliminator in January 2023. He was doing great but got dropped twice in the final round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ellis believes he\u2019s ready to face any of the welterweight champions but has more of an eye of the winner of the upcoming WBO title clash between champion Brian Norman Jr. and Devin Haney on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ellis is currently rated in the top ten by the WBO (#8). However, Ellis is also willing to face anyone holding belts at junior middleweight (154), and his bout with Fortuna happened to be at that weight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI believe 154 ponds is where he belongs right now,\u201d said Jimmy Burchfield, Ellis\u2019 promoter, \u201cAnd he\u2019ll fight any of the champions. We\u2019re ready for any of the champions.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26784\" style=\"width: 1184px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26784\" class=\" wp-image-26784\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"Rahsidi with his father Ronald Sr. after the bout._\" width=\"1174\" height=\"912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-1536x1193.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-2048x1590.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rashidi_with_father_Ronald_Sr_at_left-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rahsidi with his father Ronald Sr. before the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Burchfield added, \u201cHe\u2019s just another breed of fighter, that\u2019s got everything \u2013 entertainment, he can punch, he\u2019s a Sugar Ray Leonard, he\u2019s got a little bit of everything, Muhammad Ali, he\u2019s got everything baby.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ellis says he can still make 147 if a title opportunity arises there \u201cbut it\u2019s a lot easier to make 154.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Ellis-Fortuna main event of CES Boxing\u2019s \u201cAutumn Classic 2025\u201d card live streamed on YouTube \u2013 CESFights\u2019 channel \u2013 and the bouts will air later this month on the New England Sports Network (NESN).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI appreciate everyone that came to the fight, that showed love and support,\u201d said Ellis. \u201cAnd whoever watched it, I appreciate everybody.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cJimmy\u2019s really been keeping me busy. The four fights plus the involvement in Team Combat League. The whole year we\u2019ve been working. I should definitely get a big fight, or even a title fight, right now. I\u2019ve been in this game for so long, and I stay proving myself, so I don\u2019t see why not.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the eight-round co-main event, WBC U.S. silver lightweight champion \u201cKing\u201d Kevin Walsh won a unanimous decision victory over Jose Nunez Sosa, of Brooklyn, NY, via San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. The scores were 77-74 (twice) and 76-75.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26790\" style=\"width: 1209px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26790\" class=\" wp-image-26790\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Walsh stands over Jose Nunez Sosa after dropping him in the 4th round. (Photo by CES)\" width=\"1199\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kevin_Walsh_stands_over_Jose_Nunez_Sosa_after_dropping_him_in_the_fourth_round_photo_by_Will_Paul__CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Kevin Walsh stands over Jose Nunez Sosa after dropping him in the 4th round. (Photo by CES)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walsh, 125 \u00bd, overcame some early adversity to keep his unbeaten record intact. Sosa, 131, had a lot of energy at the outset of the bout and with about 1:15 remaining in the first, he connected with a left hook that seemed to briefly stun Walsh. Sosa attempted to follow up with an assault, but Walsh fired right back with a succession of lefts and rights to the head. It was like the punch lit a fire in him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26798\" style=\"width: 1164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26798\" class=\" wp-image-26798\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Walsh (L) looks for an opening against Jose Nunez Sosa. (photo by Laila Lang)\" width=\"1154\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1536x1095.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-2048x1461.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kevin_walsh_at_left_and_jose_nunez_sosa_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Kevin Walsh (L) looks for an opening against Jose Nunez Sosa. Photo by Laila Lang)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to taking the first round, former world title contender\u00a0 \u201cSucra\u201d Ray Oliveira, who was part of the announcing team, also thought Sosa deserved the second frame on the judges\u2019 cards. Sosa was fighting loose, firing in bursts and often had success. Roughly a minute into the second round, he caught Walsh with another solid left hook, which forced the champion to smile after the shot, as if to say, \u201cI\u2019m OK.\u201d Sosa seemed to get more confident as the round wore on, as he resorted to a bit of dancing in between punching, as well as increased his punch output. Near the end of the round, when Walsh took it up a notch, firing away with both hands to Sosa\u2019s head along the ropes, Sosa pulled a Pernell Whitaker and somehow made Walsh miss most or all of his attempts. It was a great display of defensive prowess, however brief.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walsh would begin to turn things around in the third round, circling and jabbing, occasionally letting go with the right hand. A minute in, he landed a nice uppercut\/left hook combination. About halfway through the round, it was clear Walsh was finally getting into a groove, and starting to let his hands fly more.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26799\" style=\"width: 1250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26799\" class=\" wp-image-26799\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gianni Ligouri (L) going after Alejandro Medina de la Rosa (R) photo by Will Paul CES\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Gianni_Ligouri_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Gianni Ligouri (L) going after Alejandro Medina de la Rosa (R) photo by Will Paul CES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fourth round opened with both men throwing windmill punches at a furious pace. The best punch of the haymakers may have been a right hand that appeared to rock Sosa a tad. Sosa, who was fighting on U.S. soil for only the second time in his career, was looking a little tired by this point. Not long after, Walsh, tapping his chest with his right glove a few times, followed up with a beautiful jab-straight right combination. Just past the halfway mark of the round, he burst forward with an eight-punch combination. The tide was clearly turning in Walsh\u2019s favor. And at the very end of the frame, a second before the bell, as both men were exchanging leather, Walsh sent Sosa to the canvas with a short right hand.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walsh maintained control at the outset of the fifth round largely with the jab. He was now the confident one, and as Sosa mounted a mini-assault, he used some head movement, then exaggerated it in a comical manner \u2013 moving his head left and right even when Sosa stopped punching &#8211; perhaps mocking Sosa\u2019s defensive prowess from earlier. For most of the fifth and sixth rounds, it was clear Sosa had slowed down a step. One person in the crowd \u2013 used to the two-way action \u2013 yelled, \u201cLet\u2019s go, Let\u2019s go!\u201d Another \u2013 a woman \u2013 blurted out, \u201cFight like a man,\u201d as she seemed upset with Sosa now backpedaling a bit. Walsh did his thing in the final round to further cement his dominance over eight frames.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Walsh, who had two minor belts draped over his shoulders, said in the ring while being interviewed, \u201cI want some world titles, big straps. Let\u2019s go. I\u2019m 19-0. Who wants it? Step up. Let\u2019s go!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26794\" style=\"width: 1134px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26794\" class=\" wp-image-26794\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"Slawomir Bohdziewicz (L) attacks Cesar Lopez Ugarte (R) . (Photo by Laila Lang).\" width=\"1124\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-1536x1174.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-2048x1565.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slawomir_bohdziewicz_attacks_cesar_lopez_ugarte_photo_by_Laila-Lang-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Slawomir Bohdziewicz (L) attacks Cesar Lopez Ugarte (R). (Photo by Laila Lang).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In cruiserweight action, \u201cThe Polish Powerhouse\u201d Slawomir Bohdziewicz, of Walbrzych, Poland, registered a second-round stoppage of Cesar Lopez Ugarte, of Milwaukee, WI, by way of Aguascalientes, Mexico. He initially put Ugarte down a minute or so into the opening frame, but referee Ricky Gonzalez ruled it was caused by a punch to the back of the head. Later however, Bohdziewicz , 7-0 (6),scored a legit knockdown with a brutal left hook to the body when Ugarte, 6-6 (6), was backed against the ropes. Ugarte, 185 \u00be, got up, took more punishment and somehow managed to survive the round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the second frame, Bohdziewicz, 190, landed a number of good right hands but ultimately another left hook did Ugarte in. He fell to the canvas referee Ricky Gonzalez was forced to end matters. The official time was 1:21.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26793\" style=\"width: 1238px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26793\" class=\" wp-image-26793\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Slawomir Bohdziewicz on the attack against Cesar Lopez Ugarte photo by Will Paul CES\" width=\"1228\" height=\"1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slawomir_Bohdziewicz_on_the_attack_against_Cesar_Lopez_Ugarte_photo-by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1228px) 100vw, 1228px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Slawomir Bohdziewicz (L) on the offensive against Cesar Lopez Ugarte (R). (Photo by Will Paul CES)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">William Guilmette, 169, of Coventry, RI, knocked out Douglas Silva, 166, of Woburn, MA, with the first punch he threw, an overhand right. Silva, who was 0-2 going in, looked awkward coming out of the corner. Guilmette took advantage. The fight was stopped 10 seconds in. Guilmette is now 2-0 (2).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Douglas Marroquin, 160 \u00bc,of Stamford, CT, raised his record to 8-0 (5) with a first-round stoppage of Jesus Cruz Silva, 160, of Monterrey, Mexico. A straight right-left hook to the body combination put Silva, 6-5 (1), on the canvas. As referee Ricky Gonzalez began his count, the entertaining Marroquin climbed and sat on the top of a neutral corner post before Gonzalez called the fight off. The official time was 1:26.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joseph Chisolm, 123, of Stratford, CT, got less than a minute of work in against Facundo Eduardo Ased, 125, of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ased went down from a left hook to the head and referee Johnny Callas saw enough, ending matters at the 50 second mark. Chisolm improves to 6-1 (5) while Ased drops to 9-10 (5).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26791\" style=\"width: 1404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26791\" class=\" wp-image-26791\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tevin Regis (L) fires a hard left jab to Anthony Mora's jaw.\" width=\"1394\" height=\"1394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tevin_Regis_-fires_a_left_jab_at_Anthony_Mora_photo_by_Will_Paul_CES.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tevin Regis (L) fires a hard left jab to Anthony Mora&#8217;s jaw.(Photo by Will Paul CES)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tevin \u201cHitman\u201d Regis, 137 \u00bc, of Dorchester, MA, ran his unbeaten record to 7-0 (6) with a fourth-round stoppage of Anthony Mora, 140, of New Britain. Regis got off to a bit of a slow start, but picked it up as the rounds wore on and scored the most brutal knockout of the night. A straight right hand sent Mora, 7-6-1 (4), to the canvas face-first, parallel to the canvas floor. Callas waved the fight off at the 1:05 mark.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cCarlito\u2019s Way\u201d Carlos Perez, 139 \u00be,of New Haven &#8211; \u00a0carrying a Puerto Rican flag into the ring bearing the face of his grandfather, who passed away last year and would have celebrated his birthday one day after the fight \u2013 won a four-round unanimous decision over Stephen Davis, 140, of Brockton, MA. The scores were 40-36 (twice) and 39-37. Perez is now 5-0 while Davis falls to 1-8-1 (1).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26800\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26800\" class=\" wp-image-26800\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1210\" height=\"1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1536x1327.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-2048x1769.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/carlos_perez_at_right_versus_Stephen_davis_photo_by_Laila_Lang-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Carlos Perez (R) squaring off against Stephen Davis (L). (Photo by Laila Lang)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Gianni Ligouri, 143 \u00bd, of Branford, CT, proved himself a prospect to keep an eye on with a dominant win over Alejandro Medina de la Rosa, 145, of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Ligouri, 4-0-1 (3), controlled the first two rounds with solid skills and then dropped de la Rosa, 3-7 (3), in the third frame with a straight right hand. De la Rosa subsequently tried to hold but Ligouri dropped him again, this time with a lead right hand to the temple. When the action resumed, Ligouri blasted him along the ropes with both hands, forcing Callas to end matters at the 2:35 mark.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tyler \u201cMy Time\u201d Macari, 159 \u00bd, of Cranston, RI, scored a first-round stoppage of Katriel Young, 162 \u00be, of Kalamazoo, Michigan at the 2:34 mark. The right-handed Macari, 2-0 (2), initially dropped Young, 1-5 (1), with a straight left from a southpaw stance. Later, a right hand sent him crashing. Ultimately, a left hook to the head, followed by a hook downstairs, forced referee Ricky Gonzalez to end it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the night\u2019s opening bout, Kevin Mojica, 146 \u00be, of Johnston, RI, scored two knockdowns en route to a first-round stoppage of Latreveon Grant, 144 \u00be, of Arnold, MO. The first knockdown was caused by a straight left hand, and a succession of lefts created the second knockdown. Grant made it to his feet, but referee Johnny Callas felt he was in no shape to continue. The time was 2:00. Mojica is now 3-0 (3) while Grant falls to 1-4 (1).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26804\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844.jpg 684w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135250.844-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26805\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135247.037.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Bryce Mills Defeats James Bernadin by Unanimous Decision<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Liverpool, NY&#8211;This past Thursday, Rising junior welterweight contender Bryce Mills won a 10-round unanimous decision over tough James Bernadin in the headline bout at the Randolph House Hotel and Convention Center in Liverpool, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The bout highlighted a Pro\/Am card that was promoted by Rising Star Promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mills was making his maiden voyage as a headliner in his hometown of Liverpool, thrilled the great crowd and in the process by winning by scores of 99-91 twice and 09-92 as he won his 14th consecutive outing to raise his record to 20-1. Bernadin of Lancaster, PA. falls to 13-4-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26803\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26803\" class=\" wp-image-26803\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mills (R) nails Bernadin with a stunning left to the head. (Photo by Pat Orr)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-11-04T135255.317.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Mills (R) nails Bernadin with a stunning left to the head. (Photo by Pat Orr)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a four-round super flyweight bout, Angelyris Lopez Mendez and Liverpool native Damiana Andrello fought to a four-round majority draw,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Scores were 39-37 for Mendez and 38-38 twice. Mendez of Cida, Puerto Rico was making her pro debut. Andrello is 0-1-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Messiah Miles remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Javonni Bennett in a junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Scores were 40-36 twice and 39-37 for Miles of Rochester who is now 3-0. Bennett of Chicago is 0-4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a highly entertaining fight, Shamar Lutchman won a four-round unanimous decision over Christopher in a battle of debuting welterweights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Scores were 39-37 on all scorecards for Lutchman of Syracuse, Williams of Rochester is 0-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Photos by Pat Orr<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara will go to war with WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly with the Winner to become the unified Middleweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Former world champion Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz will square off against reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26777\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1033\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-31T115841.850.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">WBA Middleweight World Champion\u00a0Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara\u00a0will take on unified WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion\u00a0Janibek Alimkhanuly\u00a0in the high-stakes co-main event of a loaded PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The pay-per-view action will also feature two-division world champion\u00a0Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC Featherweight World Champion, moving up to take on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0O\u2019Shaquie Foster, a native of Orange, Texas, in a 130-pound world title fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26780\" style=\"width: 1108px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26780\" class=\" wp-image-26780\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1098\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz.jpg 756w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz-128x65.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz-32x16.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Former-Champ-Isaac-Pitbull-Cruz-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Former Champ Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Plus, rising Mexican star Jesus \u201cMono\u201d Ramos Jr. duels top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title opening the pay-per-view at 8:00 p.m. ET\/5:00 p.m. PT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">These three title fights lead up to a high-octane main event that will see Mexican star and former world champion\u00a0Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz\u00a0step into the ring against reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach\u00a0for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets for the live event are on sale now through\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=7225946104&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26781\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26781\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26781\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach.jpg\" alt=\"WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach.\" width=\"960\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach-128x110.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach-32x27.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WBA-Super-Featherweight-World-Champion-Lamont-Roach-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The event is promoted by TGB Promotions, in association with MP Promotions, ProBox Promotions and Box Starz.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cSaturday, December 6 is a fight fan\u2019s dream with three big-time title matchups set to lead into the highly-debated 50-50 showdown between \u2018Pitbull\u2019 Cruz and Lamont Roach,\u201d said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. \u201cIn the co-main event, Erislandy Lara and Janibek Alimkhanuly will step into the ring with the winner emerging as the king of the historic middleweight division. Adding in another 50-50 battle of world champions between Stephen Fulton Jr. and O\u2019Shaquie Foster, plus rising star Jesus Ramos Jr. in a tough interim title fight against Shane Mosley Jr., and this sets up to be another can\u2019t miss night in San Antonio and on PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>**ERISLANDY LARA VS. JANIBEK ALIMKHANULY**<\/u><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the co-main event, reigning world champions will look for 160-pound supremacy as WBA Middleweight World Champion\u00a0Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara\u00a0faces WBO and IBF Middleweight World Champion\u00a0Janibek Alimkhanuly\u00a0in a 12-round showdown that serves as the biggest middleweight matchup in years. Lara vs. Alimkhanuly is promoted in association with Top Rank.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26778\" style=\"width: 982px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26778\" class=\" wp-image-26778\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-1024x783.jpeg\" alt=\"Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara the WBA Middleweight Champion.\" width=\"972\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-1024x783.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-300x230.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-768x588.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-1536x1175.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-128x98.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-32x24.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara-1x1.jpeg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erislandy-The-American-Dream-Lara.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Erislandy \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Lara the WBA Middleweight Champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) has been dominant in his run at 160-pounds, showing off his ability to go toe-to-toe and end a fight with one punch, after establishing himself as one of boxing\u2019s best technical fighters throughout the first part of his career. His last fight saw one of the best performances of his career as he stopped the durable former two-division world champion Danny Garcia in September 2024. He captured his WBA title with a first-round knockout of Thomas LaManna in May 2021, before KO\u2019ing Gary O\u2019Sullivan and Michael Zerafa. Prior to his middleweight exploits, Lara was the longest reigning 154-pound world champion before he lost a tough split-decision to Jarrett Hurd in a 2018 title unification match that earned \u201cFight of the Year\u201d from the BWAA. Lara returned from that fight and battled former 154-pound world titleholder Brian Casta\u00f1o to an exciting draw in another narrow fight that could have gone Lara\u2019s way. He faced a slew of the top 154-pounders in the sport, including Canelo \u00c1lvarez, ahead of his middleweight debut.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26779\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26779\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26779\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Janibek-Alimkhanuly-WBO-and-IBF-Middleweight-Champ-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Janibek Alimkhanuly &#8211; WBO and IBF Middleweight Champ.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019ve faced the best throughout my career and this is no different,\u201d said Lara. \u201cJanibek is a strong, skilled opponent, but I\u2019ve never backed down from a challenge. On December 6, I will become unified middleweight champion of the world and take one step closer toward securing my place in the Hall of Fame. Don\u2019t miss this fight!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After representing his native Kazakhstan in the 2016 Olympics, Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) embarked on his pro career in October of that year, quickly rising up the rankings by taking on a slew of contenders from the outset. He won an interim title May 2022 by knocking out the previously unbeaten Danny Dignum, and was later elevated to world champion. He followed that up with a unanimous decision over Denzel Bentley and a KO of Steven Butler, before successfully unifying world titles with a stoppage of then undefeated Vincenzo Gualtieri in October 2023. The 32-year-old, who now trains in California, has beaten three-straight undefeated opponents, most recently taking down Andrei Mikhailovich in October 2020 ahead of his most recent outing that ended with a TKO of Anauel Ngamissengue in a hometown fight in Kazakhstan this past April.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cMy goal is to unify four belts and make my name a part of history,\u201d said Alimkhanuly. \u201cI\u2019ve been working tirelessly on this path. I\u2019ve been calling out champions for a long time, and Lara agreed. The big fight is on December 6! God willing, I\u2019ll win my third title. History is almost made!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>**STEPHEN FULTON JR. VS. O\u2019SHAQUIE FOSTER**<\/u><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a 12-round co-main attraction, top pound-for-pound fighter\u00a0Stephen Fulton Jr., who currently holds the WBC Featherweight World Championship, will look to become a three-division champion when he takes on the reigning WBC Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0O\u2019Shaquie Foster\u00a0in a 130-pound grudge match between current world champions. Fulton vs. Foster is promoted in association with Top Rank.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pa.,\u00a0Fulton\u00a0(23-1, 8 KOs) became a two-division champion in his last outing, vanquishing his longtime rival Brandon Figueroa in their February rematch via decision to capture the WBC Featherweight World Championship. It was Fulton\u2019s second fight since a July 2023 challenge that saw him travel to Japan to take on undefeated Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue, eventually dropping the road contest in round eight. In his previous 14 professional fights before facing Inoue, the 30-year-old had established himself on pound-for-pound lists by beating eight previously undefeated fighters. Fulton first became a world champion by taking the super bantamweight title from Angelo Leo in January 2021, before unifying against Figueroa in their first fight. Trained in his hometown, Fulton\u00a0has displayed sublime boxing skills that have allowed him to dominate opponents of varying styles and control fights from start to finish.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I\u2019ll be more than ready on December 6,\u201d said Fulton. \u201cThe fans should expect a great fight from me and for me to become a three-division, four-time world champion! I will win and dominate this fight.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foster (23-3,\u00a012\u00a0KOs) bounced back from decision losses in 2015 and 2016 to put together a nine-fight winning streak that earned him a February 2023 showdown against two-division champion Rey Vargas. Foster outboxed the previously unbeaten Vargas on his way to a unanimous decision that earned him the WBC Super Featherweight World Championship. Originally from Orange, Texas and training in nearby Houston, Foster\u2019s first defense of his title saw him score a clutch final round stoppage of Eduardo Hernandez while trailing on two scorecards. After a successful title defense over Abraham Nova, Foster temporarily lost the belt via a controversial split-decision to Robson Conceicao. In his last outing, the 31-year-old reclaimed his title with his own decision triumph over Conceicao.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe 130-pound division runs through me,\u201d said Foster. \u201cRespect to Stephen Fulton for stepping up in weight, but he\u2019ll find out real soon that he should have stayed at featherweight. I\u2019ve gone through a lot in this game to become a two-time world champion. I\u2019m ready to take full advantage of this opportunity.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><u>**JESUS RAMOS JR. VS. SHANE MOSLEY JR.**<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The pay-per-view lineup opens with a 12-round matchup between two top contenders with long established resumes as rising Mexican star\u00a0Jesus \u201cMono\u201d Ramos Jr.\u00a0meets the streaking\u00a0Shane Mosley Jr.\u00a0for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After coming up on the wrong end of a contested decision against top contender Erickson Lubin in September 2023, Ramos (23-1, 19 KOs) has returned in style with three-straight stoppages. Ramos has already earned two victories in 2024, blasting out the former unified champion Jeison Rosario in the eighth-round of their February matchup before most recently defeating Guido Emmanuel Schramm in round seven in March. A native of Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos had worked his way up the rankings by defeating a slew of contenders including Brian Mendoza, Javier Molina, Vladimir Hernandez and an emphatic stoppage of the then-unbeaten Joey Spencer. Trained by his father Jesus Sr., and the nephew of veteran contender Abel, the 24-year-old Ramos entered the Lubin fighting having stopped seven of his last 10 opponents.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThere\u2019s a new date but it\u2019s the same mission,\u201d said Ramos. \u201cI will be more than ready on December 6 to showcase everything we\u2019ve been working on in this extended training camp. I\u2019m going to end this little winning streak that Mosley Jr. has been on and introduce myself to all the fans in San Antonio in impressive fashion.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The son of boxing Hall of Famer Shane Mosley,\u00a0Mosley Jr.\u00a0(22-4, 12 KOs) has established his own place in the sport and enters this fight on a five-bout winning streak, including a career-best victory over former two-time middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs in July 2024. The 33-year-old Los Angeles area native now trains in Las Vegas and prior to the Jacobs win had scored stoppage victories over D\u2019Mitrius Ballard in June 2023 and Joshua Conley in December of that same year. Mosley fought his way to the final round of the 2018 edition of The Contender series, dropping a decision to Brandon Adams in the finale. Mosley has never been stopped in his four defeats, with three of those losses coming narrowly via either split or majority decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to have the fight back on,\u201d said Mosley Jr. \u201cEspecially being on such a great card from top to bottom. I can\u2019t wait to get back in the ring and show the world my greatness. San Antonio let\u2019s go!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Click\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=3b8933f0f5&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0for more details on Pitbull vs Roach.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">\u201cSpeedy\u201d Rashidi Ellis<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26771\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/572253940_18537427879034530_7990299588456708024_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">One of New England\u2019s most talented fighters returns to the squared circle this Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena, with a plan to put on a show.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">I like to have fun in there,\u201d said welterweight contender \u201cSpeedy\u201d Rashidi Ellis, who cites Prince Naseem Hamed, Roy Jones Jr. and Meldrick Taylor among his favorite fighters. Ellis will be taking on battle-tested veteran Javier Fortuna, who has fought, among others, top names like Ryan Garcia and Joseph \u201cJoJo\u201d Diaz.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cHe\u2019s a little awkward and crafty, but I\u2019m going to pick him apart,\u201d said Ellis. \u201cHe might be a little tricky in the beginning but I\u2019m gonna get him in maybe the fourth round, once I get the timing right.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis is on a three-fight win streak- all by stoppage &#8211; since losing a majority decision to Roiman Villa in in January 2023. It was an exciting 12-round IBF title eliminator that seemed to be going Ellis\u2019 way until he hit the canvas twice in the 12<sup>th<\/sup> and final round. Two judges scored the bout 114-112 for Villa while the third saw it a draw, 113-113. It was Ellis\u2019 first professional setback.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26774\" style=\"width: 1311px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26774\" class=\" wp-image-26774\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1301\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-1536x1115.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-2048x1486.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-128x93.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6___Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_of_the_Boston_Butchers_attacks_the_body_of_Ryan_Pino_in_the_fifth_bout_of_a_24_bout_night_at_Foxwoods-1-scaled-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Speedy Rashidi Ellis (L) of the Boston Butchers attacks the body of Ryan Pino (R) in the fifth bout of a 24-bout night at Foxwoods.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cI\u2019ve been calling for a rematch,\u201d said Ellis. \u201cI even contacted him for a rematch and nothing came of it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis admits he\u2019s not a math expert, but he knows basic math, and said if rounds were judged fairly and honestly, he should have walked away with the victory, despite the 12<sup>th<\/sup> round not going his way.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cI won almost every round, and considering it\u2019s a 12-round fight, it doesn\u2019t add up,\u201d he said. Ellis said he was never hurt.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cI was good,\u201d he said. \u201cThey were like flash knockdowns, and I got right back up. You could see it, and the second one was more like a push.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Every time he comes to the ring, Ellis brings the excitement and seems to be having a lot of fun in there. One of five brothers and sisters, his brother Ronald fights as a pro on the west coast and his sister, Rashida, was a 2020 Olympian. She entered the official pro ranks earlier this month, and before that, fought in Team Combat League competition, winning all 16 of her one-round bouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cOur parents, Margaret and Ronald, raised us very tough,\u201d said Ellis, \u201cI guess that helped us out with boxing as well.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis had nearly 100 amateur fights, was a national P.AL. champion and also won a silver medal at the Independent Cup in the Dominican Republic in 2013, before going pro that year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis has won some minor and regional belts along the way to his 27-1 (18) record, and he gives them all to \u201cMama.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26772\" style=\"width: 1276px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26772\" class=\" wp-image-26772\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Butcher boxer Speedy Rashidi Ellis prepares to attack a showboating Ryan Pino in the Money Rounds portion of the team format.\" width=\"1266\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-1536x1141.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-2048x1521.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22___Boston_Butcher_boxer_Speedy_Rashidi_Ellis_prepares_to_attack_a_showboating_Ryan_Pino_in_the-Money_Rounds_portion_of_the_team_format-2-scaled-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boston Butcher boxer Speedy Rashidi Ellis prepares to attack a showboating Ryan Pino in the Money Rounds portion of the team format.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">If he wins a world welterweight title belt, might he keep that one on display in his home?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cShe\u2019s keeping that as well, she gets all of them,\u201d said Ellis. \u201cI\u2019ll probably get a picture of it, but she can have it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis has the benefit of being able to train full-time in boxing, without having to juggle training and a full-time job. Asked if he has a manger helping to make that happen, he replied, \u201cI\u2019ve got myself (laughs). I find a way.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Besides his actual fights, Ellis has gained valuable experience sparring for years with the likes of Demetrius \u201cBoo Boo\u201d Andrade and Saul \u201cCanelo\u201d Alvarez. He almost got to spar with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI was supposed to go spar him when he was fighting Floyd,\u201d said Ellis. \u201cI got the phone call and everything. They put it in the newspaper, and said I was going to go over there, but something happened. I don\u2019t know what happened. Miscommunication, I\u2019m not sure. I didn\u2019t end up going.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis has his sights set on the champions of his division: Brian Norman Jr. (WBO); Rolando Romero (WBA); Mario Barrios (WBC); and Lewis Crocker (IBF). However, he said he will be keeping a close watch on Norman\u2019s upcoming title defense against Devin Haney, since he is currently ranked #9 in the world by the WBO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellis is on the cusp of fighting for a world title, a childhood dream that will likely come true in the very near future. He\u2019s gained a bit of fame but hasn\u2019t let the hype or anything get to his head. Asked how he stays focused as he moves up in the ranks, Ellis responded, \u201cIt\u2019s easy for me because I have fun with it. I don\u2019t even look at it as a job for me, so I just have fun with it and stay dedicated, and keep focused, and do what I have to do.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">And getting past Javier Fortuna is part of the mission, a step along the way to greater things.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cNovember 1<sup>st<\/sup>, it\u2019s going to be an exciting fight,\u201d said Ellis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">To purchase tickets for \u201cAutumn Classic 2025,\u201d log onto CESFights.com<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Katie Taylor Honored as Professional Boxer of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26762\" style=\"width: 981px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26762\" class=\"wp-image-26762 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-1024x796.jpg\" alt=\"Katie Taylor Honored\" width=\"971\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-1536x1194.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-2048x1592.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie Taylor holding her trophy as Boxer of the Year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame and Mohegan Sun Casino &amp; Resort always combine forces to put on a great induction ceremony every year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, this year\u2019s event had a little something extra special \u2013 the presence of one of the greatest boxers in the world today, male or female. Taylor was honored by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Saturday as Professional Boxer of the Year. Not only did she defeat seven division champion Amanda Serrano in her most dominant win over her three-fight rival, Taylor and Serrano headlined a historic all-female card at Madison Square Garden on July 11.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26765\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26765\" class=\" wp-image-26765\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-751x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Katie with Stevie Jane Coleman and promoter Jimmy Burchfield.\" width=\"856\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-751x1024.jpg 751w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-768x1048.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-1126x1536.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-94x128.jpg 94w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_with_Stevie_Jane_Coleman_and_promoter_Jimmy_Burchfield.jpg 1291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie (R) with Stevie Jane Coleman (L) and promoter Jimmy Burchfield (C).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Back in 2022, Taylor and Serrano\u2019s first bout, which was also at the Garden, was the first headlined by women. Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Past President Glenn Feldman said on that night the two women \u201cchanged the course of women\u2019s boxing\u201d and ushered in a \u201cnew era for the sport.\u201d The rematch, which took place last November, was the co-feature to the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson mega event and was seen by millions on Netflix. It was a closely contested battle which raised the women\u2019s profiles even higher. The trilogy fight saw Taylor box more and slug less to earn a majority decision with scorecards of 97-93, 97-93 and 95-95.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cKatie trains at Manchester ROCS (Ring of Champions Society) and lives in Vernon while she\u2019s training,\u201d said Feldman, who for years has been the undisputed king of boxing judges, doing more big fights than anyone else.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Feldman noted Taylor is a former Olympic gold medalist, two division champion and current undisputed super lightweight champion of the world. Footage of Taylor and Serrano swapping leather played on two large screens as \u201cThe Bray Bomber\u201d made her way to the stage to accept her award.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis is a huge honor,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cI\u2019m so humbled and privileged to receive this award.\u201d She added that about ten years ago, she bought a home in the Nutmeg State and \u201cdidn\u2019t know a single person in Connecticut.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26764\" style=\"width: 1023px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26764\" class=\" wp-image-26764\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"Katie signs a glove for a fan.\" width=\"1013\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-2048x1432.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/katie_signs_a_glove_for_a_fan-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie signs a glove for a fan.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">She said she came to the United States with the ambition of \u201cchanging female boxing and putting women\u2019s professional boxing on the map\u201d and felt she \u201cmoved well beyond that.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In compiling a 25-1 professional record, Taylor admitted being away from family and friends, in months long training camps, can be difficult.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a little hard dealing with the heartache and loneliness,\u201d said the recently married boxer, \u201cBut I\u2019m so grateful that I found my community in boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">She added, \u201cI want to especially thank, single out, Paul Cichon ay Manchester ROCS gym. They\u2019re the most genuine and humble people I ever came across in my life, and I celebrate with Paul for everything he\u2019s done for me the last few years.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26758\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26758\" class=\" wp-image-26758\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-1024x826.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-768x619.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-128x103.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9568.jpg 1313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Angelica Ilinksi, Katie Taylor and Daniel Hernandez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cYou opened up your gym to me and you never once asked for anything in return,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cYou guys are all about the boxing and I appreciate that. I\u2019m so grateful. Thank you so much.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor then acknowledged her coach, Connecticut resident Ross Enamait, who was honored on this night as Trainer of the Year, but missed the event to attend his son\u2019s baseball game.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThat\u2019s Ross, a great family man,\u201d Cichon told this reporter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor also gave props to her manager Brian Peters and \u201ceveryone at Matchroom Boxing, and from my extended team.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThey\u2019ve held open doors I think that nobody else could have opened,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m so grateful for their amazing support.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor also acknowledged her husband Sean McCavanagh and \u201cmy parents for all the life lessons, the boxing lessons and all the lessons in between.\u201d She wrapped up by giving thanks to God \u201cfor giving me the strength and the health for each and every step along the way\u201d and made sure to thank the Hall for the impressive Professional Boxer of the Year trophy she was given.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI am so honored and let\u2019s keep representing Connecticut boxing on the world stage,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor was a gracious and accommodating guest, taking photos and signing autographs for fans during the cocktail hour as well as after the induction ceremony. She also chatted with a number of fans who cited her as an inspiration.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26761\" style=\"width: 1121px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26761\" class=\" wp-image-26761\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.\" width=\"1111\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6623-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Twenty-year-old\u00a0 Angelica Ilinski, whose boyfriend Daniel Hernandez was honored as Amateur Boxer of the Year, trains at United Boxing Gym in Rocky Hill, CT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cMeeting Katie Taylor was one of the most inspiring moments of my life,\u201d said Ilinski. \u201cShe makes me feel strong, empowered and motivated to chase my goals in health and fitness.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A former Judo practitioner, Ilinski said she always makes time to train \u201cbecause people like her fuel my fire.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">She added Taylor has inspired her to pursue becoming a personal trainer.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cShe\u2019s not only an incredible fighter but an incredible woman,\u201d said Ilinski. \u201cOur conversation meant so much to me\u2026She deserves victory in and out of the ring. I\u2019m so grateful for my dad\u2019s support in pushing me to work hard and chase my dreams no matter what\u2026and Daniel\u2019s hard work gave me the chance to meet and speak with Katie.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26755\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093209.553-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Fights Announced For CB Promotions Debut Card For Tuesday, November 25th at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Shinard Bunch Takes on Juan Heraldez in Main Event<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">New Boxing Promotion to Begin High-Quality East Coast Cards This Fall With Monthly Series<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26754\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"563\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572.jpg 563w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572-89x128.jpg 89w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093215.572-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">By Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Trenton, NJ (October 28, 2025)&#8211;CB Promotions will stage it&#8217;s first fight card on Tuesday night, November 25th at The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tuesday Night at the Fights, will be a monthly series that will take place in East Coast venues.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the main event, local favorite Shinard Bunch 21-3-1, 17 KOs of Hamilton, New Jersey takes on Juan Heraldez (16-3-1, 10 KOs) of Las Vegas in a eight-round super lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the co-feature, Arnold Gonzalez (18-1, 9 KOs) takes on Michael Lee (11-3, 7 KOs) of Newark, NJ in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Daniel Bean (4-2, 2 KOs) of Old Bridge, NJ takes on Conja Nathan 2-0, 1 KO) of Yonkers, NY in a four-round heavyweight bout<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a six-round cruiserweight bout Mike Hilton (11-0, 7 KOs) takes on an opponent to be named.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-Round Bouts<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jean Pierre Valencia (4-0, 2 KO) of Irvington, NJ takes on Kenneth James (5-0 2 KO&#8217;s) of Phoenix in a middleweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cornelius Mitchell (1-0-1) of Columbus, Ohio will battle Marquel McMillian (1-0, 1 KO) of Las Vegas in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Calvary Harris of York, PA will make his debut against an opponent to be named n a super featherweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jasia Kirkpatrick (2-0, 2 KOs) of Port Monmouth, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; 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font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26756\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052.jpg 684w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093720.052-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">&#8211;CHANGE OF VENUE&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Bryce Mills vs. James Bernadin Venue Changed: Randolph House Hotel &amp; Convention Center<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Will Host Pro\/Am Card in Liverpool, New York<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26757\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-28T093714.250-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Liverpool, NY&#8211;Due to unforeseen technical circumstances, the October 30 fight card featuring local favorite Bryce Mills against James Bernadin will now take place at the Randolph House Hotel &amp; Convention Center in Liverpool.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The scheduled 10-round junior welterweight bout will top\u00a0a pro\/am event promoted by\u00a0Rising Star Promotions.\u00a0First amateur fight at 5.30 pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mills will have his large loyal fanbase on hand as he puts his record of 19-1, 7 K0s, on the line.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The 24-year-old Mills will be making his maiden headline appearance and his first time scheduled for 10 rounds. He is coming off his best victory, a stunning first-round knockout over former amateur standout\u00a0Aaron Aponte, of Hialeah, FL, last June 6 in Verona, New York.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Included in the 13-fight win streak are impressive victories over Daiyaan Butt, of Philadelphia; Jonathan de Pina, of Boston; Gerffred Ngayot, of Buffalo; Mike Ohan Jr., of Holbrook, MA, and Alex Martin, of Chicago. Including Aponte, the combined record of those six men was 77-14-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mills has boxed in Rock Hill, SC; Philadelphia, PA; Bensalem, PA; Wroclaw, Poland, and Atlantic City, NJ, but never in the main event.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Bernadin, 32, of Lancaster, PA, has a record of 13-3-1 with six knockouts. He is a seven- year veteran with wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0), Edgar Torres (9-2-1), Kenny Robles (9-1), Johnny Spell (8-1) and Matt Conway (22-4)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The card will feature five professional and six amateur fights..\u00a0Tickets range from $60-$125 will be available on Saturday, October 25th and can be be purchased\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00178_jOtjFxaonfWDR6e_tFcbaBP6V7DUZYqYEBOAYWvf5jVGbxFzVs2JeUjACFwEonMzPWYcA9fniwnb-KnLg_KfxamhbSkHEpi3DHEzfZIwpZu4X1qzB277cvee4WH332aaz8tcjYGDViIjQ5pEmqBfgy0ZYjcC0YxMIvhpQF5gWzk6OGZS2RG9dR3bmyvCteZz4Q2jGUTJaa9pbdfrO8VmbKwv5w2D0h__qxgnaq9seQYiniykVBwsa8sQVpFhjL8IBUuFZUPw=&amp;c=SPUJ8e9QuPmJkUpIDFFw9WRBQX5xVgW8HnrFSYHxNBKWpp7ZGRAcpQ==&amp;ch=E4Jn5IOTUXXP3eq2GXVsWTHa2WS56srcwIX_Ld_IpEjXhSjunN5fXA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=00178_jOtjFxaonfWDR6e_tFcbaBP6V7DUZYqYEBOAYWvf5jVGbxFzVs2JeUjACFwEonMzPWYcA9fniwnb-KnLg_KfxamhbSkHEpi3DHEzfZIwpZu4X1qzB277cvee4WH332aaz8tcjYGDViIjQ5pEmqBfgy0ZYjcC0YxMIvhpQF5gWzk6OGZS2RG9dR3bmyvCteZz4Q2jGUTJaa9pbdfrO8VmbKwv5w2D0h__qxgnaq9seQYiniykVB8jMMEIZBee8fhAEHBh4p0E=&amp;c=SPUJ8e9QuPmJkUpIDFFw9WRBQX5xVgW8HnrFSYHxNBKWpp7ZGRAcpQ==&amp;ch=E4Jn5IOTUXXP3eq2GXVsWTHa2WS56srcwIX_Ld_IpEjXhSjunN5fXA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BY CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;Fans who Purchased Tickets from The del lago site can get a refund through Ticketmaster&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26748\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123426.813.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Boxing Insider Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City with Local Talent and Regional Prospects on November 7<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\">Boxing Insider Promotions returns to Atlantic City with a professional boxing event on Friday, November 7, at the Tropicana Showroom. The 10-bout card starts at 6:30 p.m. and is headlined by Atlantic City native Justin &#8220;Mr. Atlantic City&#8221; Figueroa and also features Otto Wallin, Bruce Seldon Jr., Lia Lewandowski, and the Lugo brothers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26749\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"951\" height=\"1189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123438.942.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Story by Marc Abrams<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Justin Figueroa: \u201cMr Atlantic City\u201d\u00a0Justin Figueroa (13-0, 10 KOs), a local favorite, makes his fifth appearance at Tropicana. Fresh off a unanimous decision victory for the Junior NABF super welterweight title in August, Figueroa aims to build on his momentum in his hometown. He is matched for the bout, but officials are awaiting contracts before announcing the opponent.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Otto Wallin vs. Chris Thomas:<\/span> Swedish heavyweight veteran Otto Wallin, who has faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, returns to Atlantic City for his third appearance. He meets New Jersey\u2019s Chris Thomas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Thomas, known for his power punching, seeks to make the most of this matchup.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Seldon Jr. vs. Jose Medina<\/span>: Undefeated heavyweight Bruce Seldon Jr. (7-0, 6 KOs), son of former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, faces Jose Medina (8-2, 3 KOs) in a scheduled six-round contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lia Lewandowski vs. Chantal Sumrall:<\/span> Berlin, N.J.\u2019s Lia Lewandowski (2-0, 1 TKO), a 25-year-old flyweight trained by former pro Milton Davis at The Kennel gym in South Jersey, makes her third professional appearance. A graduate of Eastern Regional High School and Drexel University, she was once ranked fifth among U.S. female amateurs at 114 pounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26750\" style=\"width: 1044px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26750\" class=\" wp-image-26750\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1034\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-24T123920.838.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Otto Wallin<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Julio Sanchez III vs. Mike Randolph: Pleasantville\u2019s Julio Sanchez III, a 22-year-old welterweight and former standout basketball player at Pleasantville High School and Coalinga College, competes under the guidance of his father and coach, Julio Sanchez Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prospect Matchups:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Elijah Lugo vs. Josue Silva: Featherweight Elijah Lugo, holder of 26 USA Boxing national titles and five international championships, continues his transition to the professional ranks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Nathan Lugo vs. Diego Lablonski: Super middleweight Nathan Lugo (5-0, 5 KOs) from Marietta, Ga., debuted professionally in April 2024 after an amateur career that included 25 national titles and qualification for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Trials.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Yoel Angeloni vs. Brandon Diaz-Campos: 21-year-old Italian-Cuban southpaw welterweight Yoel Angeloni, who boasts a 140-2 amateur record, looks to advance his pro career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Patrick O\u2019Connor vs. Anthony Michael Trejo: Undefeated cruiserweight Patrick O\u2019Connor (2-0), a 20-year-old former national champion from Waldorf, Md., trains at Oxon Hill Boxing Club.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring professional boxing back to Atlantic City with a mix of local talent and promising prospects,\u201d said Larry Goldberg, Boxing Insider promoter. \u201cThis card highlights fighters who could shape the sport\u2019s future.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Boxing Insider also partners with AC PAL for an amateur event on Sunday, November 9, with all proceeds supporting AC PAL youth programs. Tickets for the amateur event are $30 and $40, available at AC PAL, the November 7 event, or at the door.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on November 7, with the card streaming live on DAZN. Tickets start at $50 and are available through the Tropicana Atlantic City box office or Ticketmaster:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0016NOUhByv_ZPUN3pN4KH5OGKuIltCt-WT-IGhmAI1MW6MywK0ZZn-P1CyKJJOtIm9BTsXc8ZSWllxXnFQ0dhPYUv-zKhH6kXzszYFW9I83w9BT31QZVg1XC40ToEvfqY8WZoHGrLcCtAEbAIyKiOiEYliL3Ou91G4pwqgsq_q3iFFK7-S6B3QQoOc5TASHO_x6kNKoRl2dDbhCvUGdepxn2cnGLgkyzvrOnMFekTGTW0UdTksPxsSCF_q7OJv7VqWj68DMf-fFIjxLoZ-gSdcxbZiWHlBiRfv&amp;c=AaRSZE70HKzbqL9jzbMdtGOQMg0qALyZDomNVNkp8Z5KbQLXStKbVA==&amp;ch=AmalIv6-8QWjtuNW0mIduSDp4v5joGW0Za5mpC3qO92zMWljnzt1MA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-11-07-2025\/event\/02006337A4E93B1B<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For updates, visit BoxingInsider.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook, and X.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26742\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1054\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5.jpg 686w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hq720-5-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story By Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On Saturday October 25, former WBO heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker will square off against undefeated Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in London. The event will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"lC3oHd_e,lC3oHd_f\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Joseph Parker: Enters the bout with a record of 36-3 (24 KOs). He won his last six fights and most recently defeated Martin Bakole via stoppage. In a career that has spanned thirteen years, the New Zealand, Samoan Parker has defeated great fighters such as former Heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz along with top ranked contenders Derek Chisora and Zhilei Zhang. It was in his fight against Ruiz on December 16, 2016, when he captured the then vacant WBO Heavyweight Title via majority decision. After defending the title twice, Parker lost his title to Anthony Joshua in 2018.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26744\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/parker-wardley6.jpg.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As for Fabio Wardley, the 30-year-old and 6&#8217;5&#8243; tall heavyweight from Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, is known as a big puncher coming into the fight with 19 wins, 18 of which has come via KO. The problem is he never beaten a great fighter, whereas Parker clearly has beaten some of the top boxers of his time.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With that said, Parker is still a very sturdy fighter and is only 33 years old, literally one of the youngest of the top heavyweights still fighting. He is always a dangerous fighter and expect him to KO the unbeaten Fabio Wardley.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is estimated that Parker will recive a purse of around $3 million, while Wardley should earn in the neighborhood of $1.5 million.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Moneyline (Winner)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Joseph Parker:\u00a0-400 to -450 (Favorite). This means you would need to bet $400 to win $100.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Fabio Wardley:\u00a0+300 to +370 (Underdog). This means a $100 bet would win you $300.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Draw: +1700 to +1800<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Method of Victory<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Joseph Parker by KO\/TKO:\u00a0-110 to -105.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Joseph Parker by Decision:\u00a0+200 to +210.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Fabio Wardley by KO\/TKO:\u00a0+420 to +450.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Fabio Wardley by Decision:\u00a0+1100 to +1200.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"jZOBKe_1l,jZOBKe_1m\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Titles:\u00a0Interim WBO and Interim WBA World Heavyweight titles.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Promoters:\u00a0Queensberry and Platform Sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Broadcast:\u00a0Exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Expected Ringwalks:\u00a010:30 p.m. BST \/ 5:30 p.m. EDT.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; text-align: center;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\">NJ Boxing Hall of Famer Stephen Bumball passed away<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_26751\" style=\"width: 735px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26751\" class=\" wp-image-26751\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"725\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902.jpg 526w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902-128x125.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail-2025-10-24T124332.902-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stephen Bumball is with Arturo Gatti Jr., who passed away earlier this month.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story By Henry Hascup<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Steve, who was a longtime member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as well as many other boxing organizations, passed away last weekend. He was a huge collector &amp; autograph guy. He had an insane collection of political &amp; historical memorabilia, boxing &amp; other sports memorabilia &amp; his main addiction\u2026buttons.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<p><div id=\"attachment_26752\" style=\"width: 896px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26752\" class=\" wp-image-26752\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"886\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/522654816_31237674239153082_3964157821998910690_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Steve (third from the left) at the Meadowlands Arena 33 years ago.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Steve was also the co-founder of the great Asbury Park Rock and Roll Museum. His house was a museum whenever I\u2019d come to see him. He is going to be missed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; text-align: center;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26739\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623.jpg 509w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623-128x77.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173336.623-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Teflon Promotions Presents: The Replay: The Volume 1 on Saturday November 22nd at <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The 6th Man Center in Philadelphia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Rssheen Brown Takes on Joseph Ricardo Cruz Brown in Main Event<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Hank Lundy Battles Naim Nelson in Battle of Philly Veterans<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">The Pro debut of &#8220;The Messiah&#8221; Vaughn &#8220;V-Hustle&#8221; Adams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Plus Undefeated Kadeen Hunter Munson, Aaron Anderson, Rodreko Jennings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Meet and Greet The Fighters This Thursday at 365 FITNESS AND BOXING LOFT (1855 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122) at 12 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26738\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-843x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-843x1024.jpg 843w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-105x128.jpg 105w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-22T173343.779.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story By Marc Abrams<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">PHILADELPHIA, PA&#8211;On Saturday night, November 22nd, Teflon Promotions will present a big night of boxing at the 6th Man Center (4250 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">In the main event<\/span>, Rasheen Brown of Philadelphia will take on Joseph Ricardo Cruz Brown in a six-round featherweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rasheen Brown, 27-years-old is a seven year pro who has a record of 13-1 with eight knockouts. Brown is coming off a third-round stoppage over Juan Antonio Lopez on November 22, 2024 in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joseph Ricardo Cruz Brown, 24-years-old of Ciudad, Mexico is 12-15 with seven knockouts. The six-year pro has a win over Raul Chavez (1-0-1). He is coming off a loss to undefeated Mehki Phillips on August 2bd in Chicago.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a six-round junior welterweight battle of popular Philadelphia veterans, Hank Lundy takes on Naim Nelson.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Lundy, who challenged for the WBO Super Lightweight title against Terence Crawford, has a record of 32-14-1 with 14 knockouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nelson of Brookhaven, PA has a record of 15-7 with one knockout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In six-round bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tariq Green (6-4-2,. 3 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on James Martin (10-4-1) of Philadelphia in a middleweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Kadeen Hunter Munson (6-0, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Maximus Garland (9-0, 7 KOs) of Capitol Heights, Maryland takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-Round Bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Seifullah Jihad Wise (5-8, 1 KO) of Philadelphia fights John Ornelas (5-2-1, 2 KOs) of San Diego in a junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Aaron Anderson (6-0, 4 KOs) of Dundalk, Maryland fights Travis Floyd (4-15-2, 1 KO 0f Douglasville, Georgia in a middleweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rodreko Jennings (2-0, 2 KOs) of Brooklyn, Maryland will take on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;The Messiah&#8221; Vaughn &#8220;V-Hustle&#8221; Adams will make his pro debut in a cruiserweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">THERE WILL BE A MEET AND GREET WITH THE FIGHTERS THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD AT 365 FITNESS AND BOXING LOFT (1855 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 at 12 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets are now on sale starting at $33.77, $71.09, $119.05, $161.99, and 4-set tables for $801.29 (includes a bott) and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001ymtKG5e46kus6T0dq1s1EZGURr7cD4lZhaR1Zb67LTMbhtUVYbrAvUmOD6O7YNtUi1SMnmtTpqWmeSkxHLDDbTY7WGeTzdXigLU5ad4cak40rW1_zEnuAbEfhXu8W3Kr3a0s_h9dunEXt6UzxAYOdaH9qcqBzSXqpYkJ5KmDXC670mbDPlXLCGSj_zsxZ4_W6D1qNUH1Ibl9tjBDOXAQ3WPzU98h7hja_ryAegQBa9lJEw2cRPPgPw==&amp;c=vaG69KvJV-rxPaxabUnr87HoN0TLoqImMAF5YoPFTq4uVX3VZnLl2w==&amp;ch=7QdjvF1F7Xiheil-saIWI-B6L3Wo_T6sVvQHej8FsY7nRajb07yz3Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CAN BE PURCHASED BY CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26736 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399.jpg 948w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399-128x84.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180908.658-e1766299900399-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Joseph Subia Signs with Wise Owl Boxing<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26735\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-949x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-949x1024.jpg 949w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-768x828.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-119x128.jpg 119w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-30x32.jpg 30w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-21T180913.562.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Los Angeles, CA \u2014 October 17th, 2025\u2014 Rising featherweight prospect\u00a0Joseph Subia\u00a0has officially signed with Wise Owl Boxing, the elite management company founded by Mark Habibi. Subia joins a powerhouse roster that includes top-ranked contender Brandon Adams, Charles Conwell (signed with Golden Boy Promotions), and Mexican Olympian Brianda Tamara Cruz (3-0).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Subia brings with him an impressive amateur pedigree, having earned recognition as one of the most accomplished young talents in U.S. boxing. His amateur r\u00e9sum\u00e9 includes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">National Champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">5x State Champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">4x Regional Champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">2x California Golden Gloves Champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former Top-10 U.S. Amateur Featherweight<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since turning professional, Subia has continued to impress, boasting a perfect record of 2-0, with both wins coming by way of knockout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Known for its selective approach to talent management, Wise Owl Boxing represents only a handful of elite fighters\u2014those who demonstrate both world-class potential and championship character.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cSubia is special,\u201d said Wise Owl Boxing founder Mark Habibi. \u201cHe\u2019s young and extremely talented. He has all the makings of a superstar, and I\u2019m excited to have him as part of my stable. Big things to come very soon for this rising prospect.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Subia\u2019s signing marks another major step in Wise Owl Boxing\u2019s continued rise as one of the sport\u2019s premier management companies, shaping the next generation of boxing stars.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About Wise Owl Boxing:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wise Owl Boxing, founded by Mark Habibi, is a boutique management company representing a select group of world-class fighters. With a focus on career development, strategic matchmaking, and long-term success, Wise Owl Boxing continues to make its mark across the sport by guiding elite talent from prospect to champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Hamza Hussein outpoints Brandon Borg in headline of <em>Danish Fight Night<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Story by Per-Ake Persson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Photo by Alex Hermann,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"http:\/\/knock-out.dk\/\">knock-out.dk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26733\" style=\"width: 1102px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26733\" class=\" wp-image-26733\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1092\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hamza-Hussein-L-moves-away-from-the-advances-of-Maltese-slugger-Brandon-Borg-L.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knock-out.dk_-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1092px) 100vw, 1092px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Hamza Hussein (L) moves away from the advances of Maltese slugger Brandon Borg (L). Photo by Alex Hermann, knock-out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/strong> <strong>Unbeaten cruiser Hamza Hussein (10-0, 3 KO\u2019s) headlined on October 18, the first <em>Danish Fight Night<\/em> of the season and outscored tough Maltese slugger Brandon Borg (13-2, 6 KO\u2019s) after a good fight. It was scored 80-72 and 79-73 (twice) &#8211; and while Hussein, a southpaw, used his superior reach and good footwork well Borg, 30, was always dangerous with his big hooks from both hands. Hussein, 25, kept his cool though and scored well with straight punches in this fast paced\u00a0no knockdown affair.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Swedish super middle Ajet Jusufi (2-0) beat Bosnian Dardan Morina (2-3) on points in a four-rounder. It was scored 40-36 on all cards and while Morina looked ready to go on at least two occasions he showed a big heart and Jusufi worked hard for the\u00a0win.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Anne Munk (2-0) and Sofia Rosshaug (4-0) beat their respective opponents on points in fights over four two-minute rounds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Munk outscored Pole KInga Staniszewska (1-2) while the 40-year-old Munk\u00a0did the same to Serbian Nevena Markovic (0-14-1).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The rest of the card at the Scandic Hotel Sluseholmen was made up of amateur fights.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003366; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Foreign Fight Roundup<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003366; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">With Per-Ake Persson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26726\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster.jpg 338w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-vs.-Ante-Bilic-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With shows in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Spain it was a busy weekend (October 4 to October 5) in the Nordic countries and for its fighters.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Denmark the annual Herlev Fight Night had as usual a full house at the Herlev Hall on the outskirts of Copenhagen with Primetime Promotions and\u00a0Herlev BC promoting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super middleweight Oliver \u201cGreat Zane\u201d Zaren, 18-0 (7 KO\u2019s), headlined and won the vacant IBF Intercontinental title with a wide points win over still tough 41-year-old Croatian Ante Bilic, 31-3 (17 KO\u2019s), who returned earlier this\u00a0year after 13 years behind bars.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Zaren, 25, younger, taller, bigger and with Mikkel Kessler as chief cornerman, outboxed his opponent from the outside with Bilic, tough, strong and well prepared, attempted to cut the ring off but he was a bit too slow and soaked up a beating along the way. He kept trying, though, as Bilic gallantly fought with a bleeding nose and a big swelling on the left cheek. The southpaw Zaren slowed down a bit in the later rounds and was a little too slick trying to show off the moves Kessler once did with perfection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26722\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26722\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26722\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver Zaren (R) fires a right uppercut at Ante Bilic (l).\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-a-right-uppercut-at-Ante-Bilic-L.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Oliver Zaren (R) fires a right uppercut at Ante Bilic (l).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the tenth and final round Zaren, of Roskilde, Denmark, tried to punch with Bilic and was caught and had to hold on. It was scored 100-89, 98-91 and 99-90.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the co-feature, Elias Idrissi, 9-1, a local kid and a bright prospect, took on Italian Pasquale Barisi, 11-4, with the vacant IBF Youth title at lightweight at stake.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Idrissi, a southpaw, boxed on the outside in the first round while Barisi warmed up. In the second the Italian went to work attacking his opponent with short hooks. Idrissi was caught time and time again and finally went down from a right-left hook combination. He was hurt for real, and it should have been stopped but it was not. Barile quickly got Idrissi to the ropes and knocked him out with a right hook. There was no count needed. It was a bad setback for Idrissi and his team, and the question is if he can come back?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dutchman Jakub Zalewski, 3-1, knocked out Dane Steffen Rorstrom, 5-1, in the second round. Rorstrom appeared to lack punch resistance and was floored in the first and twice in the second before it was over.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Heavyweight Gustav Thorsen, 7-0, stopped German veteran Muhammed Ali Durmaz, 35-37, in the fourth of a scheduled six-rounder.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Action Photo by Alex Hermann,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/knock-out.dk\/\">knock-out.dk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Turku, Finland, cruiserweight Niklas \u201cDrummer Boy\u201d Rasanen, 19-4-1 (10 KO\u2019s), of Porvoo, Finland, outscored Bosnian Adnan Deronja, 17-13 (9 KO\u2019s), in an eight-rounder that headlined TurkuFight 2025.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26724\" style=\"width: 983px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26724\" class=\" wp-image-26724\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Niklas Rasanen (R) punches away at Adnan Deronja (L).\" width=\"973\" height=\"1463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Niklas-Rasanen-R-punches-away-at-Adnan-Deronja-L.-1.jpg 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Niklas Rasanen (R) punches away at Adnan Deronja (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In an all-Finnish matchup at super middle saw Nikita Nystedt, 3-0, stopped Henri Malmstrom, 3-2, in the second round.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Lillestrom, Norway, The First Lady, 44-year-old Norwegian Cecilia Braekhus, 39-2-1, closed out her long career by winning the WBC and WBO super welter titles with a unanimous decision over Slovenian Ema Kozin, a badly pumped-up record of 24-2-1. It was scored 96-94, 97-93 and 98-92.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the undercard featherweight Bernard Torres, 19-2, returned from the defeat to Bruce Carrington last year, with a points win over Venezuelan Yeison Juarez, 21-10.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In an all-Norwegian matchup at cruiserweight Aleksander Martinsen, 7-0-1, outscored Andreas Skarvold Iversen, 6-1.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Malaga, Spain, Swedish light heavy Costas Nanga, 13-0, stopped badly faded 46-year-old veteran Serhyi Demchenko in the first match of a bad mismatch that never should have been made.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the main event Carlos Mena, 10-8-1, won the vacant Spanish super middleweight title by stopping ex-champ Ronny Landaeta, 22-8, in the second round.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">ABC Announcing Legend Alex Wallau dies at age 80<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26729\" style=\"width: 871px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26729\" class=\" wp-image-26729\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"861\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc.png 451w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc-128x89.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc-32x22.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bgb-alex-wallau-jim-lampley-abc-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Alex Wallau (L) and Jim Lampley (R) at a Tyson fight on ABC.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv7280139725gmail-x14z9mp yiv7280139725gmail-xat24cr yiv7280139725gmail-x1lziwak yiv7280139725gmail-x1vvkbs yiv7280139725gmail-xtlvy1s yiv7280139725gmail-x126k92a\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>By Henry Hascup<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alex Wallau died on Friday, October 10.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv7280139725gmail-x14z9mp yiv7280139725gmail-xat24cr yiv7280139725gmail-x1lziwak yiv7280139725gmail-x1vvkbs yiv7280139725gmail-xtlvy1s yiv7280139725gmail-x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alex survived stage-4 throat cancer in 1987 to live a long and fulfilling life that he shared with his wife of 58 years, Martha Wallau.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv7280139725gmail-x14z9mp yiv7280139725gmail-xat24cr yiv7280139725gmail-x1lziwak yiv7280139725gmail-x1vvkbs yiv7280139725gmail-xtlvy1s yiv7280139725gmail-x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alex was a producer and director for ABC Sports in the late-1970s and 1980s. He also did on-camera work as an expert analyst on boxing telecasts and was honored by the Boxing Writers Association of America with the Sam Taub Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism in 1987.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv7280139725gmail-x14z9mp yiv7280139725gmail-xat24cr yiv7280139725gmail-x1lziwak yiv7280139725gmail-x1vvkbs yiv7280139725gmail-xtlvy1s yiv7280139725gmail-x126k92a\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ultimately, Alex became president of ABC.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26728\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"896\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mail-2025-10-13T165340.985.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mexican star and former world champion\u00a0Isaac \u201cPitbull\u201d Cruz\u00a0and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion\u00a0Lamont Roach\u00a0go face-to-face at a press conference in San Antonio to announce their showdown on Saturday, December 6, in a PBC Pay-Per-View main event on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Today&#8217;s kick-off press conference\u00a0will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET\/1:30 p.m. CT\u00a0and\u00a0can be viewed live on the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=58db4cd7fb&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PBC YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pre-sale tickets are available TODAY from 10 a.m. CT until 10 p.m. CT through\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=f6f47898b6&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ticketmaster.com<\/a>\u00a0with the code:\u00a0PBC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Don&#8217;t miss two of boxing&#8217;s finest warriors going face to face for the first time at today&#8217;s press conference\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=c73f8d8346&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">live on PBC YouTube<\/a>! Click\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fight Night Details | #PitbullRoach\" href=\"https:\/\/premierboxingchampions.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e03835dee2dae937d758523c9&amp;id=e98103f5d4&amp;e=311b0a7bac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0for more details on this all-action event.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Connecticut Fighter Stevie Jane Coleman Enters Top Ten Rankings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26716\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg 514w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-86x128.jpg 86w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-attacks-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the world of pugilism, boxers have various milestones, their pro debut, their first belt of any variety, their first world title, and so on.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Connecticut-based welterweight Stevie Jane Coleman is a fighter on the rise, but she recently achieved a milestone \u2013 a top ten world ranking.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">She entered the WBO rankings in August at the 9<sup>th<\/sup> ranked welterweight, and not long before that, earned a spot as the 8<sup>th<\/sup> best welterweight, according to the WBA.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s amazing,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely motivation to keep climbing the ladder to reach that number one spot.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Coleman\u2019s parents, Stephen and Ivy, at one time \u201cdidn\u2019t really like the fact that I boxed but now they\u2019re super supportive.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThey were happy to see I made the top ten,\u201d said Coleman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26715\" style=\"width: 879px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26715\" class=\" wp-image-26715\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"869\" height=\"1183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang.jpg 564w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-94x128.jpg 94w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-emerges-victorious-over-Suzanna-Rodgriguez-Photo-by-LailaLang-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Stevie Jane Coleman emerges victorious over Suzanna Rodgriguez <span style=\"color: #333399;\">(Photo by Laila Lang)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">She has come a long way from the young girl that wanted to box like her brothers but had to earn her way to the gym.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI used to ask my parents all the time. It was a \u2018no\u2019 since I was 13,\u201d said Coleman, who is the youngest of seven. \u201cI kept asking. Finally, he said I had to run and shadowbox for a year.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Stevie Jane had to run three miles a day, with only one day off a week.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI was a chubby kid so when I first started, I couldn\u2019t even run a mile or do a push-up,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once she proved her dedication, her dad said, \u2018I gotta take her now,\u201d Coleman said. She was 16 at the time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Now 24, Coleman is on the cusp of fighting for a world title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">She has put in the work with her trainer, Paul Cichon, and her strength and conditioning coach, Carmen Dorothy, to make it this far.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26718\" style=\"width: 878px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26718\" class=\" wp-image-26718\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"868\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.jpg 766w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Stevie Jane Coleman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cStevie is an unbelievable hard worker,\u201d said Cichon. She\u2019s dedicated, I always joke with her and say she\u2019s a pain in my [butt] because if she has to take a day off for medicals, like she has to do tomorrow (Friday), she wants to come in on Saturday or Sunday just to make up for that day. That\u2019s how dedicated she is.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Carmen added, \u201cShe\u2019s very, very dedicated. She loves to learn. The harder I push her, the more she loves it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cichon takes pride in the recent top ten rankings by the WBA and the WBO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m extremely proud,\u201d he said. \u201cFor somebody with the lack of experience she has, she\u2019s accomplished quite a bit.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Coleman, 6-1 (2), won a New England Golden Gloves championship as an amateur, she only had a total of 10 fights in the unpaid ranks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For Cichon, Coleman is only his third fighter, male or female, to earn a top ten ranking. He previously reached the milestone with Matt Remillard, now retired, and Mykquan Williams, a talented junior welterweight who is looking to rebound from an upset loss to Antonio Moran earlier this year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26717\" style=\"width: 938px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26717\" class=\" wp-image-26717\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"928\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing.jpg 614w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stevie-Jane-Coleman.-Photo-courtesy-of-CES-Boxing-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Stevie Jane Coleman. (Photo courtesy of CES Boxing)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m kind of looking forward to the next level and that\u2019s going to be up to Jimmy Burchfield (Coleman\u2019s promoter),\u201d said Cichon. \u201cHe\u2019s helping guide her to the top.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While Coleman earned her top ten ranking at welterweight, she and Cichon have decided that she will be going down a division, to junior welterweight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAfter her involvement in Team Combat League, we decided to go down to 140,\u201d said Cichon. \u201cRight now, they\u2019ve got a fight for her in Puerto Rico, at 147, but I don\u2019t want it. She said she wants to fight at 140, and that\u2019s what she\u2019s going to do.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cYou want to be on the high side of your own weight class. You know what I mean? You don\u2019t want to be a small 147. I want her to be the bigger one when she gets in the ring.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Coleman concurs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cMoving down in weight is going to be better for me I think because I keep my power,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Coleman had a relatively brief amateur career, she has been making up for it, getting valuable lessons sparring with one of the best female fighters in the world, Katie Taylor, as Taylor has a home in Connecticut and trains at Cichon\u2019s Ring of Champions Society (ROCS) gym in Manchester.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWorking with Katie has been an amazing opportunity and I feel incredibly lucky that I was able to so much,\u201d said Coleman. \u201cI definitely learned a lot from her.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cichon and Coleman of course went to Madison Square Garden this past July to support Taylor as she headlined a historic all-women\u2019s fight card at the \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Famous Arena.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt was inspiring,\u201d said Coleman, adding, \u201cI do believe I\u2019ll be there one day.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Questions\/Comments: <\/em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:kirklang@yahoo.com\"><em>kirklang@yahoo.com<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Danish Boxing Promotions holds fun fight card in Vejlie at the Bredballe Private School Gym<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26713\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26713\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ditlev-Rossing-R-lands-a-right-to-the-head-of-Dariusz-Skop-L-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ditlev Rossing (R) lands a right to the head of Dariusz Skop (L). Photo by Alex Hermann,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/knock-out.dk\/\">knock-out.dk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>September &#8211; Vejle, Denmark<\/em>. Danish Boxing Promotions put on a small off TV \/ no stream show at a gym at the Bredballe Private School on the outskirts of Vejle with five fights and there was a decent crowd on hand cheering for the local heroes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the headliner, cruiserweight Ditlev \u201cD-Struction\u201d Rossing (19-1, 10 KO\u2019s) outscored Polish spoiler Dariusz Skop (6-8, 2 KO\u2019s) in a six-rounder. Skpp\u00a0was stunned by a right in the first but other than that came to survive and did so by smothering the Dane and holding on for dear life when necessary. Rossing worked hard, won clearly but still does not look like the fighter who was close to being world-ranked in 2019. Since then, he had a long layoff due to personal problems and when he came back in 2022 something was missing &#8211; and still is even though there is some improvement.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The undercard, four fights scheduled for four rounds, saw Danish fighters beat a team from the Georgian Republic.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super lightweight Rasmus Mikkelsen (4-0) outscored Ucha Gogoladze (1-1) in a good fight where both showed good skills. Mikkelsen was in tears afterwards as he announced his retirement, which came out of the blue for the crowd, but Rasmus revealed he has many health problems due to injuries and is unable to continue his career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Heavyweight Thorbjorn Boudigaard (7-2) looked like he was in for an easy night against overweight former super middleweight Tamaz Izoria (5-17) but made it tough even though he won the fight by 40-35 on all cards. Izoria was down in the second but swung wildly with his southpaw left and landed with a few punches as well. Boudigaard is very strong and fit and plugged away for a clear but not impressive win.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Lightweight Enock Mblizi (4-0) wore down Giorgi Gviniashvili (13-27-1) with body punches and after two knockdowns in the second round it was over.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super middle Nikki Moller NIelsen (3-1) outboxed Giorgi Umekashvili\u00a0(7-10) and won all the rounds and looked good, Nielsen was a good amateur and never took a count &#8211; but as a pro he was knocked out by Jozef Rrasi, a then unknown\u00a0debutant from Kosovo, who is now 3-0.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Fighter middleweight boxer Bobby Bland who fought from 1979 died at age 65<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26719 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861-103x128.jpg 103w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumbnail-2025-10-03T141027.861-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Henry Hascup<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Bobby Bland\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; The middleweight from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who was active in the ring from 1979 to 1983, passed away on September 3 at the age of 65. He was born on November 12, 1959, and finished his professional career with a record of 13 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, including 10 wins by knockout and 3 losses by knockout. As an amateur, he won the New York State Golden Gloves Championship in the 156-pound category in both 1977 and 1978.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Terence Crawford defeats Canelo Alvarez to capture the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship of the World to become one of the Greatest Fighters of the Ages\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26680\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1053\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037.webp 639w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33884a0c338dd6ec5e36970d57b43037-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STORY BY ALEX AND JOHN RINALDI<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cVictory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>[News conference, April 21, 1961]<\/em>\u201d<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u2015\u00a0<span class=\"yiv1768059138authorOrTitle\">John F. Kennedy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In 1943, during World War II, Lieutenant John F. Kennedy commanded the PT-109 boat near the Solomon Islands. \u00a0At night in the dark Pacific Ocean, a Japanese destroyer Amagiri rammed the PT-109, splitting the boat in two and causing a hurricane of flames to engulf now the sinking boat. With literally no hope at all with the odds all stacked against him, Kennedy<strong><span class=\"yiv1768059138authorOrTitle\">\u00a0saved his crew and even swam for miles in the shark infested Pacific, pulling a crew member\u00a0who suffered burns up to 80% of his body.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26679\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26679\" class=\" wp-image-26679\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-79.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Crawford (L) attacking Canelo (R) with a volley of blows.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">His courage was nothing of heroic and he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal along with a Purple heart for the injuries he sustained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the heat of battle everyone believes they can become a hero. It is when one mettle is put to the test that the heroes rise to the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Kennedy who later became President of the United States, was certainly one such hero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the sport of boxing an individual mettle is tested in each and every fight \u2013 especially in the big and toughest fights. Although it is certainly not like a real battlefield, it is the next closest example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When Terence Crawford decided to take on Canelo Alvarez, a certain living legend in the sport, he was coming up two weight divisions and the odds were certainly balanced against him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like Kennedy before him, Crawford showed his mettle and won in heroic fashion Alvarez\u2019s titles, thereby making him the Undisputed Super Middleweight champion of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26675\" style=\"width: 783px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26675\" class=\" wp-image-26675\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"773\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989.avif 512w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989-128x85.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Alvarez_Crawford_Boxing_00989-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">lvarez (R) nails Crawford (L) with a hard right in round five.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Entering the ring wearing black trunks with red trim and light purple gloves, Terence Crawford weighed in at 167.5 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo Alvarez, meanwhile, wore black trunks with gold trim and blue and gray gloves. Like Crawford, Alvarez tipped the scales at 167.5 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Celebrating Mexican Independence Day, many of his Mexican faithful was banking on a big KO win from Alvarez. Since Canelo was boxing an American great, many probably thought this win would be like the Mexican battle at the Alamo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Instead, it would resemble more like the fall of Mexico City in the Mexican-American War.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26678\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26678\" class=\" wp-image-26678\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418.avif 465w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418-300x219.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418-128x93.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418-32x23.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2418-1x1.avif 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Crawford (R) lands a hard right to Alavarez (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After Announcer Michael Buffer uttered his famous slogan \u201cLet\u2019s get ready to rumble!!\u201d the fighters went after each other at the sound of the bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Crawford took the initiative right from the beginning fighting in a southpaw stance and moving in an out with terrific swift combinations and slick footwork. Alvarez, meanwhile started banging to the challenger\u2019s body in hopes that the blows would weaken Crawford and soften him later for the kill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though Crawford jumped up two weight classes to fight Canelo, he did not seem to be much smaller than the legendary Mexican.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Still, most thought that Canelo carried with him the bigger punch of the two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the first four rounds, the fight appeared somewhat close, though it was clear that Crawford was the slicker of the two and landed more flurries while also avoiding much of Alvarez\u2019s attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26676\" style=\"width: 925px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26676\" class=\" wp-image-26676\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"915\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA.avif 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA-128x85.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ERMNNGZPVZCXJDHXHQHUDV5XRA-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Stadium is full of lights for the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This was apparent in round four when Alvarez landed the first big power blow when he snapped Crawford&#8217;s head back with a right hand. Showing his true grit, Crawford took that shot along with others landed by Canelo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the fifth round, the Mexican champion came on with more punches of his own and seemed to win the round as well as started to gain momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Crawford, somehow realizing this, picked up the pace in round six, with clever footwork and jabs and left crosses. That round turned out to be the round that Crawford seemed to take control of the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26677\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26677\" class=\" wp-image-26677\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Both Crawford (L) and Canelo (R) exchange blows.\" width=\"875\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/84cda810-9135-11f0-bcd1-793ab4f2094f.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Both Crawford (L) and Canelo (R) exchange blows.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then after landing with some hard punches to the midsection, Crawford connected with a hard right hook to Canelo\u2019s jaw, which caused the champion to stumble back, barely keeping his feet. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Of course,&#8221; Crawford said when asked if he knew he had to reassert himself in Round 6 and stop Canelo&#8217;s momentum. <strong><span class=\"yiv1768059138authorOrTitle\">Canelo is a great champion. I\u2019ve got to take my hat off to him. He\u2019s a strong competitor. Like I\u2019ve said before, I got nothing but respect for Canelo. I\u2019m a big fan of Canelo and he fought like a\u00a0champion today,&#8221; remarked Crawford.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Even though Alvarez continued to fight hard, it was Crawford who was taking control of the bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fighters went after each other in the final two rounds which appeared to be relatively close rounds. By then it was clear that Crawford was the matador to Canelo\u2019s bull.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As predicted by the <em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Boxing Twins<\/span><\/strong><\/em> and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em><\/strong><\/span>, Crawford won by decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Two judges scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Crawford, while a third scorecard read 116-112, also for the Omaha native. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em><\/span> also scored it for Crawford 116-112.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight produced a sellout crowd of 70,482 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, generating over $72.2 million in ticket sales, plus over 41.4 million watching the fight on NETFLIX.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26674\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26674\" class=\" wp-image-26674\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332.jpg\" alt=\"Crawford after hearing the decision declaring him the New Super Middleweight Champion of the World!\" width=\"938\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332.jpg 860w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-2235309332-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Crawford after hearing the decision declaring him the New Super Middleweight Champion of the World!<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight also generated 950 million owned impressions across NETFLIX\u2019S global social channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Crawford was already the first male boxer to win undisputed titles in two weight classes in the four-belt era, and on Saturday, he became the first to win undisputed titles in three different divisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I told y&#8217;all, I&#8217;m not here just by coincidence,&#8221; Crawford said post-fight. &#8220;God blessed me. He made this event, and he made this night just for me. I&#8217;ve been telling y&#8217;all that.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">During the Post-fight, Crawford, 38, declined to reveal whether he plans to fight again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Like I said before, I don&#8217;t know,&#8221; he said. &#8220;[I&#8217;ve] got to sit down with my team and we&#8217;re going to talk about it.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Alvarez, on his part, was open to a rematch in his post-fight interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Like I said to him, I feel great to share the ring with great fighters like him,&#8221; Alvarez said. &#8220;If we do it again, it&#8217;s going to be great. I&#8217;m glad to share the ring with great fighters, and I&#8217;m glad to be here. I already did a lot in boxing, [I&#8217;ve] already accomplished a lot in boxing. My legacy is already there. I [am] still taking risks because I love boxing.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">First and foremost, I want to thank everybody [who] came to support me [and who&#8217;s] always been behind me. I&#8217;m a winner for being here. There&#8217;s no defeat here. The fact that I&#8217;m here makes me already a winner. I&#8217;ve done everything in my carer. I\u2019ve come to life to take risks. That\u2019s what I do: I take risks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Like I said to him, I feel great to share the ring with great fighters like him,&#8221; Alvarez said. &#8220;If we do it again, it&#8217;s going to be great. I&#8217;m glad to share the ring with great fighters, and I&#8217;m glad to be here. I already did a lot in boxing, [I&#8217;ve] already accomplished a lot in boxing. My legacy is already there. I [am] still taking risks because I love boxing.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Canelo is a great champion. I&#8217;ve got to take my hat off to him. He&#8217;s a strong competitor. Like I&#8217;ve said before, I got nothing but respect for Canelo. I&#8217;m a big fan of Canelo and he fought like a champion today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv1768059138authorOrTitle\">Interestingly enough, after losing to a slick boxer like Mayweather, one would think that Canelo would study the footage of the first\u00a0Roberto Duran vs.\u00a0Sugar Ray Leonard fight known as the\u00a0<em>Brawl in Montreal<\/em>. In that bout Duran over-powered a slick and heavy punching Leonard. He beat Leonard to the punch and manhandled him for fifteen rounds. Although Mayweather was nowhere near the caliber of Sugar Ray Leonard, Alvarez should have taken Duran\u2019s style and beat Mayweather.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If he gets a rematch with Crawford, he should study Duran\u2019s style back and forth. He should even seek out Duran for some tutelage as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In short, to beat\u00a0Crawford, Canelo has to be more than just a bull.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As in bull fighting, the bull rarely beats the matador. Canelo should certainly consider that and change his strategy if he wants to re-claim his position as an all-time great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">On the undercard<\/span><\/span>, Super welterweight: Callum Walsh def. Fernando Vargas Jr. via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 100-90).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super middleweight: Christian Mbilli vs. Lester Martinez declared split decision draw 97-93 Martinez, 96-94 Mbilli, and 95-95 DRAW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super featherweight: Mohammed Alakel def. Travis Crawford via unanimous decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26651\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1137\" height=\"1422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-04T122832.734.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1137px) 100vw, 1137px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26699 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-1024x737.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-128x92.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-32x23.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131107.523-e1758219182598.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Split-T Management Signs U.S. National Champion Obed Bartee-El<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26700\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-804x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-804x1024.jpg 804w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-768x978.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-101x128.jpg 101w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-18T131112.299.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">NEW YORK (September 2025)&#8211;Split-T Management has signed United States National champion, middleweight Obed Bartee-El.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bartee-El, 23 of Harvest, Alabama is considered one of the top amateur boxers in the United States. A seasoned veteran of over 200 amateur fights, Bartee-El was a member of Team USA and was ranked number-one in the country in two weight classes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The former U.S. National champion also was ranked in the top-five in the world in those weight classes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I have known David McWater for seven Years and he always treated me like family. When it was time to look for a manager, it wasn\u2019t a hard decision to sign with Split-T Management,&#8221; said Bartee-El.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Turning professional will give me the opportunity to show the world that I am the type of boxer that fight fans want to see.\u00a0My style is very similar to Terence Crawford. I can box, I can punch, I can switch stances and adapt to any style.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">My competitive drive is top notch and I\u2019ll do anything and everything to win my fights.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Split-T Management CEO David McWater said, &#8220;I\u00a0am extremely excited to sign Obed Bartee El. I watched Obed grow up and move through the ranks. I have always thought the world of him, both as a person and a fighter. Very happy to be working with him as he takes this next step.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides being a U.S National champ, Bartee-El was a\u00a0Gold Medalist in the Continental Championship Games.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bartee-El is motivated to get going as a pro as he has seen some of his U.S. Team teammates begin their careers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Seeing my peers turn professional and do well motivates me. I have competed and trained with a lot of the best in the world such as Split-T Management fighters Donte Layne, Dante Benjamin and Nathan Lugo\u00a0as well as Omari Jones and Jahmal Harvey.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0&#8220;I know that I have a bright future as my past accomplishments Let&#8217;s me know I am capable of being world champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Katie Taylor to be Recognized as Professional Fighter of the Year by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26695\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/536100767_24708248168811629_7181391212906353900_n-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Katie Taylor, fresh off her historic win at Madison Square Garden, in which she defeated Amanda Serrano in the headline bout of an all-women\u2019s card at the \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Famous Arena,\u201d will be recognized as Professional Boxer of the Year next month by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The undisputed super lightweight champion is a sports icon in her native Ireland, but Taylor lives and trains in Connecticut, in relative anonymity.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Her trainer, Ross Enamait, of Waterford, will be honored with the Trainer of the Year award.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cTo have Katie Taylor, considered by many to be the best female fighter in the world at this junction, to be honored at our induction dinner, adds to the prestige of our event,\u201d said Sherman Cain, secretary for the CBHOF.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26696\" style=\"width: 1127px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26696\" class=\" wp-image-26696\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1117\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-1536x1105.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-2048x1473.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-amanda_III_kirk-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie Taylor (L) and Amanda Serrano (R) in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor\u2019s July 11 win over Serrano, a seven-division champion, was the third and likely final meeting between the two great warriors. This time around, Taylor made a point to showcase her boxing skills, rather than engage in a back-and-forth slugfest. The first Taylor-Serrano fight took place at MSG and the second one took place on the undercard of the mega event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which aired on Netflix and brought both women\u2019s popularity to new heights. Taylor\u2019s more educated feet, and quicker hands, made the third fight far less tricky to score. Serrano would tell anyone who listened that she deserved the nod in the second fight but after their July meeting, she couldn\u2019t make such a claim. Taylor deserved the victory and cemented her status as one of the greatest female fighters of all time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s great that Katie is being recognized by the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,\u201d said Enamait. \u201cAs a future first ballot Hall of Fame inductee, she is certainly deserving.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">He added, \u201cThere aren\u2019t many fighters who\u2019ve been involved in 20 world title fights; became a two-weight undisputed world champion, sold out Madison Square Garden twice, and is a multiple time Fighter of the Year recipient by the Boxing Writers Association of America. She was also involved in, and won, the 2022 Fight of the Year according to Ring Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and others, and is currently recognized as Ring Magazine\u2019s #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world. As I said, [this honor] is well deserved.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taylor is the first female to ever be nominated as Professional Boxer of the Year. Board members were looking to nominate a male until someone suggested Taylor.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cFrom there it was absolutely a no-brainer,\u201d said referee Johnny Callas, CBHOF Hall of Famer who serves on the Board of Directors. \u201cI confirmed that she has been a resident of Connecticut since moving here seven or eight years ago.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26697\" style=\"width: 1236px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26697\" class=\" wp-image-26697\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1226\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-2048x1455.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ross_and_katie_2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1226px) 100vw, 1226px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie Taylor going to her ring corner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Callas added, \u201cPaul Cichon from Manchester\u2019s Ring of Champions Society (ROCS) boxing gym, further confirmed that when\u00a0 she is not in camp, she trains at ROCS. After that, there was no push back at all. How could there be? Katie is probably pound-for-pound the greatest women\u2019s boxer that ever lived and she is still going. The level of competition and opponents that she has faced and beaten is incomparable to any female boxer in history thus far and in my eyes that is not even debatable\u2026When Katie and Amanda Serrano headlined an all-female sold-out card at Madison Square Garden, that was the greatest measure of how far women\u2019s pro boxing has come. And [those ladies] at the top of the card in the third fight of their epic trilogy, that rates up there with Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward, Ali and Frazier, Holyfield and Bowe. That is a the truest reflection of where women\u2019s boxing has ascended to, and it is even a greater reflection as to the caliber of boxers that Katie and Amanda are.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets for the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner are priced at $97.88 per person, including taxes and fees, can be purchased at Eventbrite.com<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26685\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-99x128.jpg 99w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 24pt;\">Caribbean Clash Returns Friday, November 7th at Gulfstream Park Casino in Hallandale, Florida<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">D&#8217;vonte Smith in Main Event<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Live on Nothing But Sportz APP<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Jacob Sites<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hallandale Beach, FL \u2013 On November 7, 2025, The Caribbean Clash boxing series returns hotter than ever with its second installment, headlined by a vacant WBC Title bout featuring rising star Dvonte Smith. The action goes down at Gulfstream Park Casino with 10 professional bouts stacked with hungry contenders, electrifying talent, and a night of boxing fans won\u2019t forget.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">But the fights are just the beginning. November 7 marks the soft launch of the Nothing But Sportz app, an international media platform set to debut in over 80 countries worldwide. The app will showcase TV shows, podcasts, documentaries, live events, and exclusive content, changing the way fans consume sports and entertainment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Caribbean Clash is quickly becoming the hottest new boxing series, blending star-studded fight nights with innovative media, culture, and community energy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Quotes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ronald \u201cThe American Dream\u201d Johnson, CEO of American Dream Presents:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis is bigger than just boxing. Caribbean Clash is a movement. To have Dvonte Smith fighting for a WBC title on our stage shows the level we\u2019re operating at. November 7 is going to be the start of something legendary \u2013 boxing history, media history, and cultural history all wrapped into one night.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Steve Marcano, Founder of Nothing But Sportz:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cPartnering with American Dream Presents has been a game-changer. I\u2019m excited to not only bring the Caribbean Clash series to life, but also to finally launch the Nothing But Sportz app globally. Fans will get boxing, TV, podcasts, movies, and so much more. November 7 is only the beginning.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Eric B, Legendary Hip Hop Icon and Presenter:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a fight night, it\u2019s the start of a movement. I\u2019m proud to be part of Caribbean Clash and Nothing But Sportz, and we\u2019ve got even bigger things coming \u2013 including news about my upcoming music festival. November 7 is just the kickoff.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #800000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Date: Friday, November 7, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Venue: Gulfstream Park Casino, Hallandale Beach, FL<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Time: Doors Open 6 PM | First Fight 7 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Main Event: Dvonte Smith vs TBD for the Vacant WBC Title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Undercard: 9 additional professional bouts<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Caribbean Clash II is presented by American Dream Presents, Nothing But Sportz, and Eric B.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26689\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Kurt Scoby and Josh Popper Headline Boxing Insider Card September 19 in Times Square<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26688\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-1024x852.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-128x107.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-32x27.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kurt Scoby and Josh Popper Headline Boxing Insider Card September 19 in Times Square<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">New York, NY \u2013 September 16, 2025\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Boxing Insider Promotions\u00a0returns to\u00a0Sony Hall\u00a0in Times Square on\u00a0Friday, September 19, 2025, with lightweight Kurt Scoby headlining and heavyweight Josh Popper making his NYC debut in the revived &#8220;Broadway Boxing&#8221; series. Tickets are moving fast, so grab yours now at TicketWeb.com and the Sony Hall box office!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">TIckets:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001894tTsTYKpoOLeITv6XAmmHBic-QBfV6rFrSaunjjoJtAN86GBaFRjKCXBvUJChAXR5F6yXygXgJgO0SQJ_HAazT7z7OxZ_EXZSJjtjH3utczfYRNbEGGKzNUnP127JKN5_HLMVb56aPVWIBW32Y4XWvT-0n1uPZVhK7kB50W1-brbTKr3x14ZZTewCTq0M6cnIh5RXkXFaa8aOdAtjsvcVXggSMeu0kbrKX13OcBtw=&amp;c=NB634Wrz4OT1mONAjssneuc6Z1Lw_EBJL97NugNRdvCla1AoHDVs1A==&amp;ch=rRmo_4zGmXMesBgrRUZPR4I4BOD8illbbZHXgnbW8E59-Y5KjzasWA==\">https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/boxing-insider-fight-night-sony-hall-tickets\/13947054<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This card features these key NYC-based matchups:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Kurt Scoby vs. Alex Martin:\u00a0Kurt Scoby returns in the main event against the very tough Alex Martin, presented in association with DiBella Entertainment and OTX Boxing. Kurt is one of the hottest prospects in boxing and Alex is coming off a big win on Boxing Insider\u2019s July show against Daiyaan Butt.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26687\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-27.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;\u00a0Josh Popper vs. Braxton Smith: Bredwinners Boxing founder Popper debuts in NYC against a bare knuckle and MMA veteran in an explosive heavyweight contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;\u00a0George Arias vs. Earl Newman:\u00a0An all-New York heavyweight clash pitting Bronx against Brooklyn in a showdown that was six months in the making.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;\u00a0Nadim Salloum vs. Andres Martinez: Super middleweight Salloum, the first professional boxer from Lebanon, faces a rising contender in his return to New York.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26686\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-28.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;\u00a0Armando Barbier vs. Ricardo Jimenez: Another New York rivalry, between super welterweight natives of Yonkers and Harlem.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211;\u00a0Donte Layne vs. Mirady Zola:\u00a0NYC super middleweight contender Layne makes his third appearance on a Boxing Insider card against the rugged Zola.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The matches will air on tape delay on SNY, the home of Broadway Boxing for eighteen years, available in 14 million homes in the NY Metropolitan region and beyond. Streaming to be announced soon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Secure your tickets today at TicketWeb.com. This marks Boxing Insider&#8217;s 12th event at Sony Hall, which is located at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001894tTsTYKpoOLeITv6XAmmHBic-QBfV6rFrSaunjjoJtAN86GBaFRjKCXBvUJChAqR3R0tWJbqkzpvmZOSj_d2SOVTXhSZnbT48Mo5G-Xj_d0ZTOaWl-LOzP1ZshCLVA7uYAfHAXwUrnELjFUgF9amAuuLegk5D8bboT1HoItW6OgEhx_SE63yN5tdqxmODCaq1JKH__xae8qVQTwqJCNjEjt33KKnZHdY98tjyHNRJrpbDQ23MSFg==&amp;c=NB634Wrz4OT1mONAjssneuc6Z1Lw_EBJL97NugNRdvCla1AoHDVs1A==&amp;ch=rRmo_4zGmXMesBgrRUZPR4I4BOD8illbbZHXgnbW8E59-Y5KjzasWA==\">235 W 46th Street<\/a>, just off Times Square.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Card Subject to Change.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Primetime Promotions and Goldstar promote thrilling night of boxing headed by unbeaten local favorite Jacob Bank beating ex-champ Tyron Zeuge<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26672\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.-.jpg 338w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.--224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.--96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.--24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-Fight-Poster.--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>September &#8211; Kolding, Denmark<\/em><\/strong>. Primetime Promotions in collaboration with the UK-based Goldstar opened the Danish season with a show billed as the biggest since the days of Mikkel Kessler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Local hero and WBO Global super middleweight champ Jacob Bank (17-0, 9 KO\u2019s) and looked very good in taking apart faded ex-WBA titleholder Tyron Zeuge (29-3-1, 16 KO\u2019s) winning on a TKO in the fifth round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26671\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26671\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26671\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bank-vs.-Zeuge-fight-action-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob Bank and Tyron Zeuge in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bank, 24, made a fast start and then upped the pace while Zeuge, 33, got a swelling around the left eye almost right away and was unable to keep up with his opponent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The Dane moved fast and punched even faster. Zeuge, who can punch a bit, tried to counter but missed every time with\u00a0his powerful\u00a0hooks. In the third he was breathing heavily, and it was obvious that he was heading for a loss. Zeuge, by now badly marked up, began to limp in the fourth and took a beating. He came out for the fifth but matters got worse and it was stopped at 1:57.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">For Bank it&#8217;s up and away but he is still untested and how his chin holds up is still not known.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Zeuge, of Berlin, Germany, looked every bit a faded ex-champ collecting a final payday. At his best he was close to the top, but he has always been erratic in his performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the chief support heavyweight Kem Ljungqvist (20-1) stopped overweight and overmatched German-Congolese Daniel Bulabula (8-1) at 0:42 of the fifth. At stake was the WBA Baltic title &#8211; and this was the first fight ever for that belt, which gives the winner a WBA world ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26670\" style=\"width: 1002px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26670\" class=\" wp-image-26670\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tyron-Zeuge-and-Jacob-Bank-at-the-pre-fight-weigh-in.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tyron Zeuge and Jacob Bank at the pre-fight weigh-in.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ljungqvist, a tall southpaw, patiently plugged away, working Bulabula over with a steady body attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">By the fifth Daniel was dead tired, sank down along the ropes and it was stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Reigning WBF super welter champ Freddy Kiwitt (28-3) tuned up for his upcoming title defense November 22 at home in Flensburg by stopping Venezuelan Ifrain Alcantara (12-4) 2:15 of the sixth round. It was a day in the office for &#8216;Pretty Boy'&#8221; Kiwitt, who handed out a steady barrage of punches until it was stopped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Middleweight Victor Hoveling (9-0, 9 KO) stopped Austrian slugger Nasir Sadat (4-1, 4 KO) who did not come out for the third due to some kind of injury. It was a raucous affair, and the Dane seemed to have problems with his wild swinging opponent, but it was solved when Sadat retired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In an all-Danish match up super lightweight Maher Katib (2-0) outworked and out punched Payman Akbari (8-2-2) over six. It was scored 58-55 twice and 57-56. Akbari had a point deducted in the fourth for holding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Super feather Ahmad El Ahmad (10-0) outclassed Colombian Bryan Zapata (4-6-1) in a six rounder. It was scored 60-53 twice and 60-54. El Ahmad can box but cannot punch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26682\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo.png 266w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo-128x78.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/logo-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for October Induction; Women\u2019s Champ Katie Taylor Will Be Honored as <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Pro Fighter of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by Kirk Lang<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Waterford native Elizabeth Mueller, who won the International Women\u2019s Boxing Federation World lightweight title in 2001, heads the 2025 induction class for the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame. Matt Godfrey, Scott Pemberton, Peter Manfredo Sr., Joe Cusano, and Steve Epstein will join Mueller as part of the induction class that will be honored at the CBHOF annual dinner on Oct. 18 at the Mohegan Sun Ballroom in Uncasville. Katie Taylor, the current WBC, IBF, and WBO World super lightweight women\u2019s champion now residing in Vernon and training at the Manchester Ring of Champions Society, will receive the Pro Fighter of the Year honor. Taylor is trained by Ross Enamait of Waterford. Enamait is the CBHOF Trainer of the Year. Taylor is the only female fighter to headline a fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York that generated a sellout.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;To have Katie Taylor, considered by many to be the best female fighter in the world at this junction, to be honored at our induction dinner adds to the prestige of our event,&#8221; said Sherman Cain, secretary for the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After a storied career as a track athlete at Waterford High, Mueller tried her hand at boxing. She became a decorated amateur. In 1999, Mueller was a National Golden Gloves champion, a silver medalist at the World Cup in Finland, and a USA Boxing nation champion. In 1998, she was a National Police Athletic League champion and also captured a Bud Belt tile<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mueller, 50, compiled an 8-2 record as a pro, beating Clampitt twice. The second win was by unanimous decision, giving Mueller the IWBF title. After the second loss to Mueller, Clampitt would go on to win eight straight fights and capture the IWBF world lightweight title. Mueller retired after the second victory over Clampitt.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26681\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518469940_24383735254596257_6770247868121610387_n-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A six-time New England Gloves champion, Godfrey was a National Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in 2002 and a U.S. National Amateur heavyweight champion in 2004. The Providence native was a second alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic team. Godfrey compiled a 21-3 record as a pro. He won the WBC-NABF and WBA-NABA titles. He fought for the WBO cruiserweight title in 2010, losing to Marco Huck by TKO in Germany.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pemberton compiled a professional record of 29-6-1 while earning a reputation as someone who would take on all comers. Among his most notable foes were Charles Brewer, Omar Sheika, Jeff Lacy, James Crawford and Peter Manfredo Jr. Pemberton beat Sheika twice, both times with the IBU and NABF super middleweight titles on the line. The Fairhaven, Mass., native to Brewer and Lacy, both world champions. Lacy was 20-0 when he scored a KO over Pemberton in an IBF world super middleweight title bout in November of 2005. Pemberton retired after losing to Manfredo in February of 2006.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manfredo is a renowned boxing coach who guided his son Peter Jr. to an IBO middleweight title. Cusano has spent three decades officiating both amateur and professional bouts. He served for several years as the chief of officials for Connecticut USA Boxing. As a member of the IBF, Epstein judged 30 world title fights before his passing in 2014.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Daniel Hernandez is the CBHOF Amateur of the Year. Ricky Gonzalez has been named the Pro Official of the Year. Lee Deer has been selected as the Amateur Official of the Year. Kenny Reels will receive the Courage Award. Miguel Ayala will be the recipient of the Contribution to Boxing Award.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets priced at $97.88 per person, including taxes and fees, can be purchased at eventbrite.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26663\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-1024x305.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-1024x305.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-768x228.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-128x38.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-32x10.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854-3x1.png 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191158.854.png 1069w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26664\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365.jpg 684w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-10T191155.365-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\">Bryce Mills Boxes James Bernadin<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\">At del Lago Resort &amp; Casino<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt;\">On Thursday, Oct. 30, in Waterloo, NY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26693 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"343\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821.jpg 594w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821-94x128.jpg 94w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120959.821-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26694 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-888x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-768x886.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-111x128.jpg 111w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mail-2025-09-17T120955.064.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WATERLOO, NY&#8211;Junior welterweight\u00a0Bryce Mills\u00a0will box tough veteran James Bernadin in the main event of the inaugural boxing card at the beautiful\u00a0Vine Theater\u00a0on Thursday evening, Oct. 30, at\u00a0del Lago Resort &amp; Casino\u00a0in\u00a0Waterloo, New York.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The scheduled 10-round bout will top\u00a0a pro\/am event promoted by\u00a0Rising Star Promotions.\u00a0First amateur fight at 5.30 pm. First pro fight at 7 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bernadin, 32, of Lancaster, PA, has a record of 13-3-1 with six knockouts. He is a seven- year veteran with wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0), Edgar Torres (9-2-1), Kenny Robles (9-1), Johnny Spell (8-1) and Matt Conway (22-4)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mills, of nearby Liverpool, NY, will have his large fanbase on hand as he puts his record of 19-1, 7 K0s, on the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 24-year-old Mills will be making his maiden headline appearance and his first time scheduled for 10 rounds. He is coming off his best victory, a stunning first-round knockout over former amateur standout\u00a0Aaron Aponte, of Hialeah, FL, last June 6 in Verona, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Included in the 13-fight win streak are impressive victories over Daiyaan Butt, of Philadelphia; Jonathan de Pina, of Boston; Gerffred Ngayot, of Buffalo; Mike Ohan Jr., of Holbrook, MA, and Alex Martin, of Chicago. Including Aponte, the combined record of those six men was 77-14-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mills has boxed in Rock Hill, SC; Philadelphia, PA; Bensalem, PA; Wroclaw, Poland, and Atlantic City, NJ, but never in the main event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The card will feature five professional and six amateur fights. The show will take place in the state-of-the-art Vine Theater at the\u00a0del Lago Casino &amp; Resort.\u00a0Tickets range from $60 to $150 and they go on sale at 10 am, Friday, Sept. 12, at Ticketmaster.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Canelo Alvarez <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">vs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Terence Crawford<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Let the War of the Gladiators Begin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26660\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1169\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Terence-Crawford-Canelo-Alvarez.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Trumpets will be blasting, violins will be humming, singers will be singing, and guitars will be strumming when the Mexican Mariachi band starts blaring their music to the assemblage gathered at the <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Allegiant Stadium <\/span><\/span>before one the biggest and most anticipated fights in the lower weights in years. Yes, this is finally set to go this Saturday Night in Las Vegas. Hopefully, it will be one for the ages.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To make this fight easier to view to the boxing and sports public, the Alvarez vs. Crawford fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, with coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 13. Unlike costly Pay-Per-View charges, Fans can subscribe to <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/82036275?s=a&amp;trkid=13747225&amp;trg=cp&amp;vlang=en&amp;clip=82097659\">Netflix<\/a>\u00a0for as low as $7.99 to watch the event.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In what has been a standing tradition in Las Vegas for decades, this fight takes place on Mexican Independence Day. And what is a Mexican Independence Day without the spotlight on a great and legendary Mexican fighter? In this case, the Latino star is none other the famous Mexican multi-weight Champion Canelo Alvarez.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Alvarez, the reigning super middleweight champion defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Titles against the undefeated and amazing Terence \u201cBud\u201d Crawford, of Nebraska. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI wouldn&#8217;t say I&#8217;m &#8216;chasing&#8217; Canelo,&#8221; exclaimed Crawford. &#8220;I just want the opportunity to fight the best fighter in my generation that&#8217;s out there. I would just like to fight another great, that&#8217;s all.\u00a0 I think this fight will be the biggest fight in the sport of boxing today.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26661\" style=\"width: 1013px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26661\" class=\"wp-image-26661\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-05-07T035709Z_865672362_UP1EJ570AZ75W_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-SUPERMIDDLEWEIGHT-ALVAREZ-RYDER-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Canelo Alvarez in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Entering the ring with an undefeated record of 41-0 (31 KO&#8217;s), Crawford more than understands the gravity of this fight. <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThis fight is massive. Definitely,\u201d said Crawford believing this is the biggest fight in boxing. \u201cYou\u2019ve got two guys that are top three pound-for-pound, going head to head with each other. I understand Canelo is bigger than me, but I\u2019m up for the challenge. I think it\u2019s a very intriguing fight.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Terence Crawford also is aware of the power of Alvarez&#8217;s blows.\u00a0 \u201cHis punching power and his physical size are the only things I have to worry about,&#8221; said Crawford. &#8220;Once we get in the ring, we don\u2019t know how I will handle his punching power and size. I\u2019ve been fighting bigger guys my whole life, so I\u2019m pretty familiar with that aspect of the game.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Though the talented and unbeaten Crawford has captured world titles from lightweight up to junior middleweight, he has never fought in excess of 154 pounds, a fact certainly not lost on Canelo Alvarez. <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>With that said, Alvarez\u2019s Warning to Terence Crawford is, \u2018He\u2019s Going to realize he\u2019s over his head at 168.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26662\" style=\"width: 1036px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26662\" class=\" wp-image-26662\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge.webp 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge-128x99.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge-32x25.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11boxing-1-1-9367-articleLarge-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Terence Crawford (L) in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo Alvarez will also be entering the ring sporting an impress ring ledger of 63-2-2 (39 KO&#8217;s). Still, he is not taking any chances against a ring great like Crawford. &#8220;Everybody has issues with that kind of style.&#8221; said Canelo referring to the fact that Terence Crawford is a switch hitter who fights both left-handed and right-handed. &#8220;But I&#8217;m working for that,&#8221; admitted Alvarez. &#8220;And I have the experience to face every style now. I&#8217;m different. I have everything to lose because he is coming up two weight classes. But I always like to challenge myself.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What makes this fight even more intriguing is that since Alvarez, is the reigning Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion, holding belts from all the sanctioning bodies such as the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles and is widely regarded as one of the best boxers of this generation, if Crawford should beat Alvarez, he would climb to Pantheon of Boxing to join the Greatest, Legendary Champions of all-time.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It has been reported that Canelo Alvarez will earn $150 million for fighting Crawford. The total purse for the superfight will be $200 million. The purse distribution will be as follows: $150 million guaranteed for Canelo and $50 million for Terence Crawford.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">BETTING ODDS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo is still a -205 favorite vs Crawford (+156 underdog) at Sportsbook, largely because Crawford must jump two full weight classes to meet him at 168 pounds.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">BOXING TWINS PREDICTION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If Crawford can withstand the punching power of Canelo, Crawford should be able to outbox the great Mexican Champion. On the other hand if Canelo goes after Crawford from the start and presses the fight against his lighter challenger, Canelo can make easy wok of the Nebraska Champion and pull out a unanimous decision.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because we believe that Crawford has too many weapons &#8211; we are picking Crawford by split decision.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">UNDERCARD<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Netflix boxing event will feature a diverse and exciting three-fight main card. Among the highlighted bouts is rising Irish star Callum Walsh, who has an undefeated record of 14-0, facing off against Fernando Vargas, who is also undefeated at 17-0, for the WBC interim super middleweight title. In another matchup, current WBC interim world super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli will take on the undefeated Lester Martinez. Additionally, Mohammed Alakel will meet John Ornelas in a lightweight showdown, completing the main card lineup.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Heavyweight Contender and former European, Commonwealth, Australian, and British Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Bugner dies at age 75<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26621\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md.webp 728w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md-32x24.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fa787eb10f6640e09d96bd2472129196_md-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a career that spanned over thirty years Bugner fought some of the greatest fighters of all-time such Muhammad Ali, Ernie Shavers, and Joe Frazier and beat such ring greats as Jimmy Ellis, Greg Page, James Tillis, Henry Cooper, Chuck Wepner, Brian London, James &#8220;Bonecrusher&#8221; Smith, and Jack O\u2019Halloran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26637\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2.webp 630w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2-128x128.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_36d8049c372744c2ae1cc3ce3d4cfa51_mv2-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In a career that spanned thirty (30) years, Joe Bugner amassed an impressive ring record of 69-13-1 (41 KO\u2019s). In the process he captured <\/strong><strong>the European, Commonwealth, Australian, and British Heavyweight Boxing titles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26623\" style=\"width: 219px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26623\" class=\" wp-image-26623\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-13-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Muhammad Ali wearing the robe he received from Elvis for his first bout with Joe Bugner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He also became a top ranked heavyweight during the era of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George foreman. Although he never won the World Heavyweight Championship, he did fight Muhammad Ali twice in 1973 and 1975, losing both by decision. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On Feb. 14, 1973, Bugner fought a 12-rounder against Ali in Las Vegas. In the opening round Ali opened a severe cut over Bugner\u2019s left eye. To his credit Bugner bravely soldiered on finishing the bout on feet. Though he lost via a unanimous decision, Bugner, with his gritty performance gained the respect from most of the crowd \u2013 except for one, namely the King of Rock and Roll who was seated at ringside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Going in the fight Ali entered the ring wearing a sequined robe which was given to him in person by none other than Elvis Presley. In the back it was inscribed \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice\u201d. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After the fight, <\/strong>Joe Bugner ran into Elvis Presley. Knowing Elvis was a major and dedicated fight fan, Bugner said to him, \u201cExcuse me, Elvis that&#8217;s a beautiful robe you gave Ali. I&#8217;d love one like that because, as you know, I&#8217;m also a champion&#8217;. In response, Elvis turned around, looked sharply at Bugner, and dismissively said to him, \u201cyou&#8217;re no champion,\u201d and walked away.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26669\" style=\"width: 1022px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26669\" class=\"wp-image-26669\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali.jpg 508w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali-91x128.jpg 91w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elvis-robe-to-Ali-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Muhammad Ali wearing the robe given to him by Elvis Presley.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The second fight against Ali took place July 1, 1975, when Muhamad was the Heavyweight Champion after beating George Foreman. In a tough fought fight, Ali won a second unanimous decision against Bugner. That would turn out to be his first and final shot at the world heavyweight title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26641\" style=\"width: 1039px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26641\" class=\"wp-image-26641\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1029\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720.jpg 686w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/hq720-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali squaring off after Elvis gave Ali an original robe that he had personally designed for the Ali-Bugner fight in 1973.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Joe Bugner born J\u00f3zsef Kreul Bugner on March 13, 1950,<\/strong> was a Hungarian-born British\u2013Australian. He held\u00a0a <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multiple_citizenship\">triple nationality<\/a>, originally being a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Citizen\">citizen<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hungary\">Hungary<\/a>\u00a0and later becoming a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naturalised_citizen\">naturalized citizen<\/a>\u00a0of both the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Kingdom\">United Kingdom<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Australia\">Australia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26625\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26625\" class=\" wp-image-26625\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397.jpg 511w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2.1149397-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bugner knocking out Richard Dunn in the first round.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bugner and his family eventually fled after the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hungarian_Revolution_of_1956\">1956 Soviet invasion<\/a>\u00a0and settled in Britain. Standing at 6\u00a0ft 4\u00a0and weighing around 225 lbs., Bugner was a natural fighter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He began his professional boxing career on December 20, 1967 when he was 17 years old, losing his first bout to one Paul Brown.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26666\" style=\"width: 873px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26666\" class=\" wp-image-26666\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"863\" height=\"967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3-114x128.jpg 114w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3-29x32.jpg 29w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/428ade3bde0319c3076e9cf1c223aec3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack O&#8217;Halloran (L) and Joe Bugner (R) before their fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After winning 16 straight fights he was matched up against top American heavyweight Jack O\u2019Halloran on April 15, 1969, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was a close fight originally scheduled for ten rounds. Then when O\u2019Halloran started to land some haymakers that appeared to hurt Bugner, the promoter and referee allegedly decided to change it to an eight rounder, with the decision going to Bugner. Interestingly enough nine (9) years later Jack O&#8217;Halloran as &#8220;Non&#8221; and his two Kryptonian villains would be battling Superman played by Christopher Reeve in both <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">Superman<\/span><\/em> and <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Superman II<\/span><\/em> movies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26626\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26626\" class=\" wp-image-26626\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg 279w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Joe Bugner (L) with with former heavyweight Champion Joe Louis (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>With the exception of a points loss to Dick Hall in 1969, Bugner was on his way to a shot at the extremely famous British legend Henry Cooper who held the British, European, and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Going into the Cooper bout in 1971, Bugner was sporting an impressive record of 31-2-1. Before a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium, Bugner defeated Cooper by a close decision, though many thought Cooper had edged it out.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In his next fight he decisioned the notable Jurgen Blin to retain his titles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26638\" style=\"width: 968px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26638\" class=\" wp-image-26638\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"958\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1.jpg 454w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/699670_cd32f62bff8e4ca5b7b7dd91e102187c_mv2-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bugner (L) after beating Henry Cooper (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Unfortunately, in his next bout, he lost his titles to Jack Bodell on a decision loss in September 1971.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After the Bodell loss, and nine fights later Bugner won back European Heavyweight Title by defeating then champion Jurgen Blin his time by eighth round knockout at the Royal Albert Hall on October 10, 1972.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Winning his next three fights, two of them by KO, Bugner took on Muhammad Ali on Valentines Day on February 14, 1973. While most thought it would be a Valentine\u2019s Day massacre, Bugner hung in there and lasted the distance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26628\" style=\"width: 897px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26628\" class=\"wp-image-26628 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/x1080-e1756958161436.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bugner (R) lands a hard right to the jaw of Joe Frazier (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On account of his heralded performance in the Ali fight, five months later, on July 2, 1973, Bugner took on former heavyweight champion and ring legend Joe Frazier in a 12-round bout in London. It was Frazier\u2019s first fight since losing his Heavyweight Championship after getting knocked out by George Foreman in January 1973.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">From the sound of the bell, Frazier attacked Bugner with his Smokin\u2019 style and vicious lefts hooks. Then in the 10th round, Frazier smashed Bugner down to the canvas for a nine count. Bravely rising from the ring floor, Bugner not only seemed to have recovered, he also staggered the former champ with a hard right before the bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26640\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"827\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-20-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">That turned out to be Bugner\u2019s only highlight in the fight, which Frazier won by decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>According to reports at the time, Foreman, who was in attendance, visited Bugner\u2019s dressing room after the bout and told him: \u201cThe fight could have gone either way. You\u2019ve got a lot of heart. It\u2019s the best fight I\u2019ve seen in years.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bugner never gave up and about year later he defeated former Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Ellis by decision on November 12, 1974.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26627\" style=\"width: 763px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26627\" class=\"wp-image-26627 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847.jpg 361w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847-128x102.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gettyimages-1301086113-612x612-1-e1756958403847-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">British boxer Joe Bugner ahead of his fight with Joe Frazier at Earl&#8217;s Court in London, UK, June 1973.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On account of the great win against Ellis, Bugner reviewed a crack at the heavyweight title that against Muhammad Ali had recaptured after knocking out George Foreman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This time, just like the last time, Bugner fought hard but did not do enough to beat Ali who again won by unanimous decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although Bugner continued fighting and winning fights against such contenders such as Richard Dunn (KO 1), John Dino Denis (TKO 3), James Tillis (UD 10), Greg Page (UD 10), and James \u201cBonecrusher\u201d Smith (TKO 1).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26653\" style=\"width: 1016px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26653\" class=\" wp-image-26653\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1006\" height=\"1136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-906x1024.jpg 906w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-113x128.jpg 113w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/licensed-image-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">A studio portrait of Hungarian-born British heavyweight boxer and actor Joe Bugner in formalwear holding a gun, circa September 1976. (Photo by Terry Fincher\/The Fincher Files\/Popperfoto via Getty Images)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After winning the Page fight, Bugner was TKO&#8217;d by Frank Bruno on October 24, 1987.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In his next fight Bugner goes back to his winning ways, capturing the Austrslian Heavyweight Title after beating Vince Cervi by decision in 1995 in Carrara, Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bugner hung up the gloves for good on June 13, 1999, when he defeated Levi Billups.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26626\" style=\"width: 843px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26626\" class=\" wp-image-26626\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"833\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11.jpg 279w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-11-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joe Bugner (L) with Joe Louis (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After his boxing career, Bugner appeared in films, including as a villain in a 1994 action movie, \u201cStreet Fighter,\u201d with Jean-Claude Van Damme. In addition to that film, Bugner apparently hired as an adviser for Russell Crowe\u2019s 2005 boxing film, \u201cCinderella Man,\u201d but the job did not work out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides his film career, Bugner also established a close relationship with Welsh singer Tom Jones and even played golf with Dean Martin.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26646\" style=\"width: 807px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26646\" class=\" wp-image-26646\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"797\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/images-15-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bugner with his European championship belt.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As for his boxing days, Bugner considered Ali the greatest fighter he had ever fought.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bugner had three children: James, Joe Jr. and Amy, with his ex-wife Melody. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bugner spent his final years with dementia and died at a care home in\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brisbane\">Brisbane<\/a>, Australia, on 1 September 2025, at the age of 75.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>All things considered, Bugner made a huge imprint on boxing and may have been one of the greatest European heavyweight fighters of all time<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26619\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-1024x554.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-1024x554.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-300x162.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-768x416.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-128x69.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-32x17.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1-2x1.jpeg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crawford_canelo_92f4b51bd8-1.jpeg 1155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On September 13th, boxing history will be in the air and in ring when Four (4) Division Boxing legend and presently the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alavarez (63-2-2. 39 KO&#8217;s) squares off against the Undefeated Four Division Champion Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KO&#8217;s) at the Allegiant Stadium &#8211; the new home of the Las Vegas Raiders football team in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">I in a career that began 20 years ago in in 2005, Canelo has defeated such ring greats as Miguel Cotto, Amir Kahn, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Gennady Golovkin (though they fought to draws together), Sergey Kovalev, and Jermell Charlo,\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In meantime Terence, who began his career in 2008, has also defeated great fighters such as John Molina Jr., Jeff Horn, Amir Kahn, Kell Brook, Shawn Porter, Errol Spence, Jr. and Israil Madrimov.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Considering that Crawford is the present Junior Middleweight Champion &#8211; he will be fighting two wight classes for the Super Middleweight Title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides the fact it is a huge fight, both Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will be walking away with <\/strong><\/span>millions of dollars.\u00a0 Pursuant reports backed by Saudi investments the total purse is estimated at <mark class=\"QVRyCf\">$200 million<\/mark>, with Canelo receiving a guaranteed $150 million and Crawford receiving a guaranteed $50 million.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mw-heading mw-heading3\">\n<h3 id=\"Major_world_titles\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">World titles won by Canelo Alvarez<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC light middleweight champion\u00a0(154\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBO light middleweight champion\u00a0(154\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBA (Super) middleweight champion\u00a0(160\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC middleweight champion\u00a0(160\u00a0lbs) (2\u00d7)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">IBF middleweight champion\u00a0(160\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBA (Super) super middleweight champion\u00a0(168\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC super middleweight champion\u00a0(168\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">IBF super middleweight champion\u00a0(168\u00a0lbs) (2\u00d7)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBO super middleweight champion\u00a0(168\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBO light heavyweight champion\u00a0(175\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mw-heading mw-heading3\">\n<h3 id=\"Major_world_titles\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">World titles won by Terence Crawford<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBO lightweight champion\u00a0(135\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBA (Super) light welterweight champion\u00a0(140\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBC light welterweight champion\u00a0(140\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">IBF light welterweight champion\u00a0(140\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBO light welterweight champion\u00a0(140\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBA (Super) welterweight champion\u00a0(147\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBC welterweight champion\u00a0(147\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">IBF welterweight champion\u00a0(147\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBO welterweight champion\u00a0(147\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">WBA light middleweight champion\u00a0(154\u00a0lbs)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mw-heading mw-heading2\">\n<h2 id=\"Fight_card\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fight card<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"toccolours\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 338px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Weight class<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>vs<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Round<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\" colspan=\"8\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Main Card (<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Netflix\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netflix\">Netflix<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Super middleweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_middleweight\">Super middleweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Mexico\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexico\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Mexico.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Mexico.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Mexico\" width=\"23\" height=\"13\" data-file-width=\"980\" data-file-height=\"560\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Canelo \u00c1lvarez\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canelo_%C3%81lvarez\">Canelo \u00c1lvarez<\/a>\u00a0(c)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Terence Crawford\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Terence_Crawford\">Terence Crawford<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (12)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><sup id=\"ref_Canelo_vs._Crawford\" class=\"plainlinks nourlexpansion citation\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canelo_%C3%81lvarez_vs._Terence_Crawford#endnote_Canelo_vs._Crawford\">Note 1<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Light middleweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light_middleweight\">Light middleweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Republic of Ireland\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Republic_of_Ireland\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/45\/Flag_of_Ireland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/45\/Flag_of_Ireland.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Republic of Ireland\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1200\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Callum Walsh\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Callum_Walsh\">Callum Walsh<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Fernando Vargas Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (10)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Super middleweight<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"France\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/60px-Flag_of_France.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"France\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" data-file-width=\"900\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Christian M'billi\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_M%27billi\">Christian M&#8217;billi<\/a>\u00a0(ic)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Guatemala\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guatemala\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ec\/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ec\/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Guatemala\" width=\"23\" height=\"14\" data-file-width=\"960\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Lester Mart\u00ednez\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lester_Mart%C3%ADnez\">Lester Mart\u00ednez<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (12)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><sup id=\"ref_M'billi_vs._Mart\u00ednez\" class=\"plainlinks nourlexpansion citation\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canelo_%C3%81lvarez_vs._Terence_Crawford#endnote_M'billi_vs._Mart%C3%ADnez\">Note 2<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Lightweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lightweight\">Lightweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Saudi Arabia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saudi_Arabia\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" data-file-width=\"900\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Mohammed Alakel\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mohammed_Alakel\">Mohammed Alakel<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0John Ornelas<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (6)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 26px;\" colspan=\"8\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prelims (<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/YouTube\">YouTube<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Catchweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catchweight\">Catchweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Ukraine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ukraine\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/49\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Ukraine.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/49\/Flag_of_Ukraine.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Ukraine.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Ukraine\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" data-file-width=\"1200\" data-file-height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Serhii Bohachuk\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serhii_Bohachuk\">Serhii Bohachuk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Brandon Adams (boxer)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brandon_Adams_(boxer)\">Brandon Adams<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (10)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Heavyweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heavyweight\">Heavyweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Kazakhstan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kazakhstan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Kazakhstan\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1000\" data-file-height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Ivan Dychko\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ivan_Dychko\">Ivan Dychko<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Jermaine Franklin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jermaine_Franklin\">Jermaine Franklin<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (10)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Super featherweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_featherweight\">Super featherweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Japan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Flag_of_Japan.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Japan\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" data-file-width=\"900\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Reito Tsutsumi\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reito_Tsutsumi\">Reito Tsutsumi<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Javier Martinez<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (6)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Light welterweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light_welterweight\">Light welterweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United Arab Emirates\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Arab_Emirates\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United Arab Emirates\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1200\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Sultan Almohamed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Martin Caraballo<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (4)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Light heavyweight\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Light_heavyweight\">Light heavyweight<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg\/60px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"United States\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1235\" data-file-height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Steven Nelson (boxer)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steven_Nelson_(boxer)\">Steven Nelson<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Cuba\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cuba\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Flag_of_Cuba.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Cuba.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Flag_of_Cuba.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Cuba.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Cuba\" width=\"23\" height=\"12\" data-file-width=\"1200\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Raiko Santana<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (10)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Super middleweight<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Mexico\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexico\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Mexico.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Flag_of_Mexico.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Mexico\" width=\"23\" height=\"13\" data-file-width=\"980\" data-file-height=\"560\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Marco Verde\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marco_Verde\">Marco Verde<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vs.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"flagicon\"><span class=\"mw-image-border\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Puerto Rico\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Puerto_Rico\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mw-file-element\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/28\/Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/28\/Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg\/60px-Flag_of_Puerto_Rico.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"Puerto Rico\" width=\"23\" height=\"15\" data-file-width=\"900\" data-file-height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Marcos Osorio-Betancourt<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 (6)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Predictions will come a few days before the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This should be a barnburner!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mb-0 yiv9722671787gmail-p-campaign-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\">Support former Heavyweight Challenger Lou Esa in His Fight Against Cancer<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_26596\" style=\"width: 698px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26596\" class=\" wp-image-26596\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA.jpg 479w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ea-aHHsXYAAmyPA-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Lou Esa (L) with Roberto Duran (R) in their primes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-p-campaign-byline\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-m-campaign-byline\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-align-center yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-disp-flex\">\n<ul class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-list-unstyled yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-avatar-stack yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mr-2\">\n<li class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-avatar-stack-item yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-avatar-stack-item--0\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-default-avatar yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-avatar yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-avatar--large\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">By Henry Hascup<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-m-campaign-byline-description\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Peter Brodsky is organizing this fundraiser.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-p-campaign-description\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mb-0 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mt-0 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-rule yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-rule--horizontal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-py-2 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-disp-flex yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-align-center\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-tag yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-tag--green yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-base-tag yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-base-tag--default\">Donation protected<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mt-0 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mb-0 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-rule yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-rule--horizontal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/support-lou-esas-fight-against-cancer?attribution_id=sl:3f2c8d77-5129-46dd-8213-1ffdc47047c1&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&amp;utm_content=amp13_c&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fundraiser by Peter Brodsky : Support Lou Esa&#8217;s Fight Against Cancer (gofundme.com)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-campaign-description_campaignDescription__6P_RU\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-campaign-description_content__C1C_5 yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-mt-3 yiv9722671787gmail-campaign-description_isOpen__4cQeG\">\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Meet Lou Esa! My dear friend in the boxing community. Former Heavyweight from Patterson, New Jersey, Lou had an incredible amateur career as well as professional. Lou has been inducted into both the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame and the Florida State Boxing Hall of Fame. he retires with a respectful record of 19-6-1 (16 KO&#8217;s).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_26597\" style=\"width: 173px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26597\" class=\" wp-image-26597\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa.jpg 250w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa-106x128.jpg 106w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lou_Esa-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Hall of Famer Lou Esa.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Since retiring, Lou has become a certified trainer and USA Boxing Coach, helping kids to achieve their goals for many years. Unfortunately,\u00a0Lou has had a setback with cancer and is currently undergoing major treatments towards his recovery. Lou is unable to work, and his dear wife Karen is caring for him.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>This is one heck of a guy and friend. I am creating this post to help them endure the financial burdens of treatments and necessary medicines, which are not covered by insurance, and to assist in any other financial burdens deemed necessary in this time of need. I thank you for any assistance you can apply to this fund. Keep punchin&#8217; Lou!!! I love you, Pete Brodsky.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-position-relative yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-pt-4\">\n<div class=\"yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-disp-flex yiv9722671787gmail-hrt-align-center\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><label for=\"add-reaction\">Show your support for this GoFundMe!<\/label><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26569 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-1024x452.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"926\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-1024x452.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-768x339.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/summer_heat_ces_7-19-25-scaled-e1755122005911.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Jimmy Burchfield Brought the \u201cSummer Heat\u201d with 17-Bout Card at Mohegan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26570\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26570\" class=\" wp-image-26570\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-702x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"965\" height=\"1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-1053x1536.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-1404x2048.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-88x128.jpg 88w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_right_mascarenhas_at_left_pic3-scaled.jpg 1755w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Wilson \u201cIll Will\u201d Mascarenhastakes (L) a hard right from Nicolas \u201cTNT\u201d Tejada (R).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">By Kirk Lang<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Paying customers of Jimmy Burchfield\u2019s \u201cSummer Heat\u201d show at Mohegan Sun Casino this past Saturday definitely got their money\u2019s worth, with a total of 17 bouts that ran almost an hour beyond midnight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The night kicked off with Jimmy Burchfield\u2019s Classic Invitational, which allowed 14 amateur fighters\u00a0 to showcase their skills at one of the best casinos in the world. Daniel Hernandez was honored as the Fighter of the Night for his exciting victory in the 165-pound open division against Sebastian Durand.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The Invitational was followed by 10 professional bouts that didn\u2019t disappoint. One referee said to this reporter excitedly at the end of the night, \u201cWhat did you think of those fights?\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26575\" style=\"width: 1163px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26575\" class=\" wp-image-26575\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1153\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-2048x1490.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-128x93.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tejada_at_left_mascarenhas_at_right_pic_6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Mascarenhas (R) scores with a left to Tejada&#8217;s jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Many came to the arena to specifically support various fighters on the card, hailing from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Many left after cheering on their various hometown heroes, so when the first bell rang for the final bout of the night, the arena was fairly empty.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>However, those that hung around were treated to a wonderful main event, an intra-state junior welterweight scrap between CES fighter Wilson \u201cIll Will\u201d Mascarenhas, of New Bedford, MA, and Nicolas \u201cTNT\u201d Tejada, of Haverhill, MA. Most of the faithful fans stood the entire fight. In fact, this reporter had to relocate to properly view the action playing out, as this wasn\u2019t a case with just one or two guys standing and not knowing how to sit. There were rows of people this time, but I can\u2019t blame them. This was a fight that made the majority in attendance stay on their feet. The action was back and forth. It was hard to definitively pick a clear winner of rounds in the early going of the eight-rounder, which saw Mascarenhas defending a regional WBC belt. He was the house fighter and was supposed to end up with the win, but all credit to Tejada. He brought the fire to \u201cSummer Heat,\u201d and when it wasn\u2019t tit-for-tat in there, it was Tejada who upped the fireworks. He closed the second round in impressive fashion with a flurry of shots in the final 30 seconds of the stanza, and employed a similar strategy in the fourth round. Tejada may have gotten a little too aggressive in the 5<sup>th<\/sup>, as he was warned for pushing a couple of times. Tejada seemed to be manhandling Mascarenhas along the ropes a minute or so into the in the sixth frame. Around this time, one of his supporters, who had been cheering him on, seemed frustrated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cWilson, let\u2019s go,\u201d she said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26573\" style=\"width: 1092px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26573\" class=\" wp-image-26573\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mascarenhas_at_left_tejada_at_right_pic7-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mascarenhas (L) goes after Tejada (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The seventh and eighth rounds seemed to favor Tejada, who had his way with Mascarenhas whenever he decided to pick it up a notch and let the leather fly.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cSkill-wise, he was definitely the toughest guy I\u2019ve faced,\u201d said Tejada, who improved to 12-0-1 (8). \u201cBut in the ring, he felt smaller than me. I was pressing the action. I was in his face the whole night.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Mascarenhas, who had been unbeaten in 11 bouts since his pro debut loss, fell to 11-2 (5).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26578\" style=\"width: 1063px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26578\" class=\" wp-image-26578\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1053\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-2048x1384.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_attacks_Terry_Chatwood_in_a_corner_pic1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Anthony Velazquez (R) attacks Terry Chatwood (L) in a corner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In other action, Bridgeport, Connecticut\u2019s Jacob \u201cLefty\u201d Marrero \u2013 in an 8-round lightweight contest &#8211; dominated Alberto Mercado, of Humacao, Puerto Rico, en route to a unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored it 80-72 for Marrero. Marrero did everything right, a constant jab, beautiful lateral movement, and a fair share of impressive power shots to keep things entertaining. Marrero\u2019s movement frustrated Mercado, who seemed to wait until the eighth and final round to put forth more of an effort to get closer to Marrero. It was too little, too late. Marrero improves to 10-0 (7) while Mercado saw his record dip to 17-8-1 (4).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26577\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26577\" class=\" wp-image-26577\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1016\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-2048x1420.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/referee_ricky_gonzalez_gives_a_count_to_Terry_Chatwood_after_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez_sent_him_to_the_canvas_pic3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Referee Ricky Gonzalez gives a count to Terry Chatwood after Anthony ATV Velazquez sent him to the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Popular Springfield, MA fighter Anthony Velazquez, 18-0-1 (15), scored a TKO of Terry Chatwood, of North Little Rock, AR. After dropping Chatwood with a right hand in the second round, Velazquez finished things off in the 5th, with a beautiful left hook that put Chatwood flat on his back less than a minute into the stanza. It looked like Chatwood wasn\u2019t going to beat the count, but somehow, he rose to his feet. However, referee Ricky Gonzalez ruled he was in no shape to continue and ended the junior middleweight clash at the 2:26 mark. Chatwood, who was looking to rebound from two straight losses, is now 12-4-1 (6).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26580\" style=\"width: 1133px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26580\" class=\" wp-image-26580\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1123\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-1536x1143.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-2048x1524.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jacob_lefty_marrero_of_bridgeport_goes_on_the_attack_against_alberto_mercado_pic_3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jacob &#8220;Lefty&#8221; Marrero\u00a0 (R) of Bridgeport goes on the attack against Alberto Mercado (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Previously unbeaten super bantamweight Joseph \u201cJ-Elite\u201d Chisolm, of Stratford, CT, suffered a six-round split decision loss to Sean Diaz, who made the trip all the way from Guadalajara, Mexico. Chisolm seemed to possess the overall superior skills, as well as an advantage in hand speed. He looked like the chess master in the early going in their fistic chess match. Diaz has his moments in the fight, but it did not seem he outworking Chisholm. Chisholm was having his way with Diaz in the fourth round, pot-shotting him with the right hand to start things off. In the 5<sup>th<\/sup> frame, Diaz made a hand motion for Chisholm to stop moving and fight more in close quarters. That would seem to signal the fight wasn\u2019t going Diaz\u2019 way. In the end however, two judges scored it for Diaz 58-56 while one judge scored it 58-56 for Chisholm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26585\" style=\"width: 1077px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26585\" class=\" wp-image-26585\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-2048x1567.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sean_diaz_at_left_closes_the_gap_against_joseph_chisholm_with_a_pressure_attack_pic3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sean Diaz (L) closes the gap against Joseph Chisholm (R) with a power attack.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Diaz advanced to 9-0 (2) while Chisholm fell to 5-1 (5).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In a six-round middleweight bout that could had the potential to be ruled a no-contest due to an early clash of heads, Douglas \u201cMachismo\u201d Marroquin, of Stamford, CT, wasted no time dispatching of Jamall Roby in the second round of their middleweight match-up. Marroquin suffered a bloody gash on the top of his head in round one. However, his corner was allowed adequate time to attend to it to stem the bleeding.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26583\" style=\"width: 1085px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26583\" class=\" wp-image-26583\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1075\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-1536x991.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-2048x1322.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/joseph_chisholm_at_left_showed_tons_of_talent_but_lost_a_decision_to_sean_diaz_pic1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joseph Chisholm (L) showed tons of talent but lost a close decision to Sean Diaz (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When it seemed the situation was under control, the fight resumed. Perhaps fueled by the blood, Marroquin went on a tear in the second round, with a non-stop attack that never allowed the taller Roby a moment to breathe. It was combination after combination in a neutral corner, and just as referee Ricky Gonzalez was looking to end matters, Marroquin connected with an uppercut that sent Roby to the canvas. The official time of the stoppage was 1:54.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Marroquin improves to 7-0 (4) while Roby drops to 2-6 (1).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26586\" style=\"width: 1134px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26586\" class=\" wp-image-26586\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1124\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-2048x1447.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/douglas_marroquin_at_right_overcame_a_nasty_cut_on_the_top_of_the_head_to_stop_jamall_roby_pic1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Douglas Marroquin (R) overcame a nasty cut on the top of the head to stop Jamall Roby (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Gianni Patrizio Liguori, of Branford, CT, dominated Anthony Mora, with superior boxing skills en-route to a 4-round decision victory in their lightweight match-up. All three judges scored it 40-36 for Liguori. It was an exhibition in proper boxing, how to hit and barely get hit. He was never over-anxious looking for a knockout. He just stayed calm, cool and collected as he employed lateral movement, a persistent jab and quick combinations. After every quick three or four-punch combination he made sure to move laterally, which forced Mora to re-set his feet and discover catching Liguori with counters was a difficult task. Liguori is now 3-0-1 (2). Mora dips to 6-4-1 (4).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Two recent signees to CES Boxing \u2013 both making their pro debuts &#8211; experienced different results on Saturday night. Junior middleweight Tyler Macari, of Scituate, RI, scored a first -round stoppage of Kevin Spraags, of Pittsburgh, PA, while Ayowole Jones, of Providence, RI, \u00a0had to settle for a draw in his super middleweight pro start against Jhonny Rodrigo Dos Santos, of Winchester, MA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Macari dropped Spraags with a right hand with less a minute remaining in the opening round and a follow-up barrage \u2013 mainly right hands but ending with a left hook \u2013 forced referee Johnny Callas to end matters at the 2:59 mark.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26588\" style=\"width: 1029px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26588\" class=\" wp-image-26588\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-1024x772.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1019\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-1536x1159.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-2048x1545.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-128x97.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_at_left_won_his_four_rounder_against_Anthony_Mora_by_unanimous_decision_pic1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Gianni Patrizio Liquori (L) won his four-rounder against Anthony Mora (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Jones struggled a bit more in his debut, but his battle to a draw with Dos Santos was one of the most entertaining fights of the night. After a great opening round from Jones \u2013 showing he clearly had the faster hands &#8211; he also impressed in the next stanza, sending Dos Santos to the canvas with a big right hand. However, the tide would turn, and Jones hit the deck in the fourth round. He was dropped in the first minute and when he beat the count, Dos Santos quickly followed up, catching him with a big straight right. Dos Santos never let up and kept pounding away until the final bell. All three judges scored the fight a draw, 37-37.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In junior welterweight action, Jonathan \u201cToo Smooth\u201d Figueroa, of Hartford, CT, registered a fourth-round TKO of Edgar Efrain Macz Sagui, of Stamford, CT. The official time was 1:27. Figueroa was catching Sagui with a ton of straight rights and right uppercuts near the end of the opening stanza and a follow-up combination dropped him.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26589\" style=\"width: 1016px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26589\" class=\" wp-image-26589\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1006\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gianni_Patrizio_Liguori_fires_off_a_jab_to_the_head_of_Anthony_Mora_pic2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Liquori (L) fires a hard jab to Mora&#8217;s head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Figueroa came out for the second round with guns blazing, seemingly focused on a second-round knockout. He didn\u2019t get it, but he scored another knockdown, a minute or less into the frame, with a combination capped off by a right hand. Sagui, tough as nails, managed to survive the round, as well as round three, but in the fourth round, he hit the canvas again and referee Ricky Gonzalez was forced to call the bout off.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Figueroa upped his record to 5-2 (4) while Sagui is now 1-3.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In the opening pro bout of the night, lightweight Anuel \u201cThe Tsunami\u201d Rosa, of New Haven, stormed Anderson Briceno\u2019s body with a vicious assault of punches that sent him to the canvas. Briceno beat the count but was soon under attack again and unable to find shelter from the barrage of leather coming his way. The bout was called off at the 1:18 mark. Briceno, of New York, NY, is now 1-5 (1) while Rosa extends his unbeaten record to 6-0-1 (4).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26595\" style=\"width: 1081px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26595\" class=\" wp-image-26595\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1071\" height=\"1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-768x1098.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-1074x1536.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-1432x2048.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Referee_Ricky_Gonzalez_waves_off_bout_after_Terry_Chatwood_got_dropped_and_battered_by_Anthony_ATV_Velazquez-scaled.jpg 1790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">referee Rick Gonzalez waves off bout after Terry Chatwood got dropped and battered by Velazquez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Former professional referee Joe Cusano, who will be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame in October, still assists with amateur shows on occasion and was present at Mohegan in the event he was needed. He was impressed with Saturday\u2019s card.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI do love seeing and following the careers of young New England talent,\u201d he said. We\u2019ve always been a hotbed.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26594\" style=\"width: 1084px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26594\" class=\" wp-image-26594\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1074\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-2048x1461.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/sucra_ray_oliveira_former_nabf_super_lightweight_champion_works_the_corner_of_an_amateur_fighter-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;Sucra&#8221; Ray Oliveira &#8211; former NABF super lightweight champ &#8211; works the corner of an amateur fighter during Jimmy Burchfield&#8217;s &#8220;Summer Heat&#8221; card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In recent years, out-of-state promoters haven\u2019t been as active as in Connecticut as in years past.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cWithout Jimmy, New England boxing would suffer a huge hit,\u201d said Cusano. \u201cHis shows are top notch, and he knows how to treat people. For his age he\u2019s a whirlwind of energy. I wish him well and may he continue to promote boxing.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>One of Burchfield\u2019s top-notch staffers, Mariano Agmi \u2013 CES\u2019 media relations director \u2013 was noticeably absent from Saturday\u2019s show. However, he had reason to be missing in action.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26592\" style=\"width: 1123px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26592\" class=\" wp-image-26592\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1113\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-2048x1416.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/amateur_fighters_on_Summer_Heat_card_pic2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Amateur fighters on Pro-Am card &#8211; &#8220;Summer Heat&#8221; .<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>He\u2019s studying for the bar exam next week. An attendee of New York Law School, Agmi is also a co-host of The Final Bell Podcast.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cWith the bar exam a week away, I couldn\u2019t be at the arena, but I caught all the action on Swerve.tv,\u201d said Agmi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26565\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1054\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726.jpg 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T163514.726-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Former Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion, <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Riddick Bowe Confirmed for Eighth\u00a0Annual<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013<\/strong><strong>\u00a0the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001dP6Lf79c7k9DXRRhIK9uGhy8WV28vYKi5m2QuO4OscnMZLmnM2UmfHwIdTBaObJa4TwiA7qDGyw7aGFTsn7PFREuNw_Kbk8Kust5P20McQcqlijgFHJYLHlS2_uHHP_uYZG3pXRAfq1nkE41EEEbqvbVzShG6rPyc-ZFhHTbcfI=&amp;c=yKI3pGfyyqfHd5UPORh59Ri0m5_5xuWP4IQuQiatWg4-N2fLleCO5A==&amp;ch=3P118a23txkx4iIZVO2IDJpIR5paVYWolN18DnEBAEsYxlotBVF2-w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Watch the New Promo Video\u00a0of the Eighth\u00a0Annual Box Fan Expo which will take place Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10am to 5pm, during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between\u00a0Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening at the Allegiant Stadium.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports\u2019 legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, Canelo vs. Jacobs, Canelo vs. GGG III and Canelo vs Munguia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Centered in boxing\u2019s longtime home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year\u2019s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/boxfanexpo.com\/\">http:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 @BoxFanExpo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at: <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">https:\/\/bi<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\">t.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Last Box Fan Expo that took place in 2024 was another huge success. Boxing fans from all over the globe had a chance to meet and greet some of their favorite fighters, including current and former world champions, top fighters of today, and many of the boxing celebrities such as Roberto Duran, Roy Jones Jr., Lennox Lewis, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Teofimo Lopez, Edgar Berlanga, Claressa Shields, Rolando Romero, Oscar Valdez, Fernando Vargas, Riddick Bowe, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Vinny Paz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Jessie Vargas, Nico Ali Walsh, Mia St. John and many others \u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Those fighters plus more boxing celebrities took pictures, signed autographs for their fans who attended the Box Fan Expo. Fans also had an opportunity to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from fighters and companies involved with the sport of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About Box Fan Expo<br \/>\nBox Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former Undisputed Heavyweight World champion, Riddick Bowe has confirmed that he will appear at the Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between\u00a0Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening at the Allegiant Stadium.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bowe will hold a Meet &amp; Greet with his fans at his booth during the fan event held over the Mexican Independence Day weekend<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001dP6Lf79c7k9DXRRhIK9uGhy8WV28vYKi5m2QuO4OscnMZLmnM2UmfHwIdTBaObJa4TwiA7qDGyw7aGFTsn7PFREuNw_Kbk8Kust5P20McQcqlijgFHJYLHlS2_uHHP_uYZG3pXRAfq1nkE41EEEbqi3_ItO8wbTe8SZWPKRg2DA=&amp;c=yKI3pGfyyqfHd5UPORh59Ri0m5_5xuWP4IQuQiatWg4-N2fLleCO5A==&amp;ch=3P118a23txkx4iIZVO2IDJpIR5paVYWolN18DnEBAEsYxlotBVF2-w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bowe will make his fourth appearance at this years\u2019 Expo and will be signing gloves, photos, personal items and memorabilia. Bowe will also have merchandise to sell for fans to enjoy at his\u00a0Riddick\u00a0\u201cBig Daddy\u201d Bowe Boxing\u2122\u00a0booth. Boxing fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures with this boxing legend also known as\u00a0\u201cBig Daddy\u201d.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bowe joins Teofimo Lopez, Shawn Porter, Thomas Hearns, Shane Mosley, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera as an early commitment to this year\u2019s Box Fan Expo, with more Boxing stars to be announced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About Riddick Bowe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Riddick Bowe won the silver medal in the 1988 Olympics. After turning professional in 1989, Bowe went on to become a two-time world heavyweight champion. In 1992 he won the undisputed WBA, WBC, and IBF titles by defeating then-unbeaten former undisputed cruiserweight champion Evander Holyfield. That same year, Bowe was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers&#8217; Association of America. He later regained a portion of the world heavyweight championship in 1995, defeating Herbie Hide for the then-fledgling WBO title. In doing so, Bowe became the first boxer in history to win the titles of all four major sanctioning bodies\u2014the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WHO.Later that year, Bowe vacated the WBO title in order to fight Holyfield for a third time and won decisively by being the first boxer to stop Holyfield. In 2008 Bowe retired from the sport with an impressive record of 45-1. Many Boxing experts consider Bowe as one of the greatest Heavyweights of all time. In 2015, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About Riddick \u201cBig Daddy\u201d Bowe Boxing\u2122<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Less than two years ago, Dr. Leonard Rubinstein founded Riddick &#8220;Big Daddy&#8221; Bowe Boxing\u2122 and its Brand, along with 2-time, undisputed, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Riddick L. Bowe 1st, and sparring partner to the Champions, Jonathan Felton. Since then, this Brand (<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001dP6Lf79c7k9DXRRhIK9uGhy8WV28vYKi5m2QuO4OscnMZLmnM2UmfDWFuuQO-7BvWc_G6zHrn0DYfK9LjTPxbuh81X8jSdQanBwRYojx0WVSIrP9VtGJNRDFGuQKk7n3BcLn9aJmKZZMf8S2Uacn4Ryf5591V8MgpXtH1iLVLuY=&amp;c=yKI3pGfyyqfHd5UPORh59Ri0m5_5xuWP4IQuQiatWg4-N2fLleCO5A==&amp;ch=3P118a23txkx4iIZVO2IDJpIR5paVYWolN18DnEBAEsYxlotBVF2-w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.RiddickBigDaddyBoweBoxing.com<\/a>) has gained tremendous momentum, attracting the attention of Boxing Gyms worldwide, wishing to scale up their boxing gyms&#8217; credibility, visibility, product\/service offerings, marketability, and Media presence, by associating themselves through Brand-Licensing Agreements with this Brand representing a true Boxing legend, Riddick L. Bowe. With the introduction of Live Master Classes, and Live Virtual Boxing Master Classes, into the participating boxing gyms, students and enthusiasts will be able to participate in personal Coaching experiences with, both, the Champion, and with Jonathan Felton. Since its founding, the Riddick &#8220;Big Daddy&#8221; Bowe Boxing\u2122 Brand has expanded to include over 120 nutritional products, a full line of casual and sports apparel and footwear, Boxing Sports equipment, and its own innovative, and proprietary, Legendary Champions in Boxing Fine Arts Program, where artists worldwide collaborate with World Boxing Championship Legends to create limited-edition, co-signed, Fine Art Memorabilia, capturing pivotal moments in the Boxing Champions&#8217; careers. In the short time since it&#8217;s founding, the company has even teamed up with Auri, a publicly-traded company, and co-developed two distinct cryptocurrencies, backed by Fine Art and Gold Assets, already being traded in their own respective blockchains.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Paz, Mia St. John, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael &amp; Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs and many more\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26566\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mail-2025-08-07T171824.116-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">CB Promotions To Debut This Fall<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">New Boxing Promotion to Begin High-Quality East Coast Cards This Fall With Monthly Series<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Trenton, NJ (August 2025)&#8211;CB Promotions will debut this fall with the first of their monthly series that will originate from East Coast venues.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">CB Promotions is the brainchild of Trenton, New Jersey area businessman Clevester Blacktone. Blackstone will look to establish the monthly series by putting on highly competitive world class fights that have meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I have been around boxing for a little while. I helped out some fighters in the past in a management and advisory capacity and I saw there was a need for fight cards that could not only be competitive and entertaining, but have fighters get to the next level. I am in the process of signing a few fighters and also working with any and every promoter and matchmaker in the world. I also am reaching out to the sanctioning organizations as I want this to be a championship boxing series as well,&#8221; said Blackstone.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Fans from all over the world will be able to view the shows and we will be announcing a uniqueness about the series that will make it a must-watch for all boxing fans but also bring back some of the old school feel of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The date, venue, fighters and distribution for the inaugural event will be announced in subsequent Press Releases.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26567\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770.jpg 872w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770-128x59.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770-32x15.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/thumbnail-2025-08-07T172117.770-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>IT\u2019S A \u201cHOMECOMING\u201d FOR FIVE-TIME WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>MARICELA CORNEJO FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT LEGENDS CASINO<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Also Featured are Fellow Local Andrew Murphy,<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Chris \u201cThe Hybrid\u201d Yung, and Joshua Juarez<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Plus \u201cThe Roy Jones Jr. Experience\u201d as Roy will Perform<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Some of his Hits to Open the Show and During an Intermission<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26568\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"787\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>August 2025, Toppenish, WA \u2013 Maricela \u201cLa Diva\u201d Cornejo<\/b>, born and raised just down the road from Legends Casino Hotel and ranked No. 2 in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and No. 7 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), will fight in front of hundreds of family and friends in a \u201cHomecoming\u201d on Friday, August 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Roy Jones Jr. will open the show with one of his favorites \u201cYa\u2019ll Must\u2019ve Forgot\u201d. If you did happen to forget that track you can watch it\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F5AQvc1pmtY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. He will then do a set during a fifteen-minute intermission between the third and fourth fights of the night. A grand finale will follow the final bout of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The Legends Casino Hotel doors open at 6 pm PT and\u00a0<b>THE SHOW<\/b>\u00a0begins at 7 pm PT \/ 10 pm ET. Tickets, price from $50, are available at the Legends Casino Hotel Gift Shop and at Ticketmaster\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/roy-jones-championship-boxing-toppenish-washington-08-08-2025\/event\/0F0062D4790912A8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Beginning at 10 pm ET, the complete event will be streamed live on our YouTube channel\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RJJBOXING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">RJJBOXING<\/a>\u00a0as well as numerous boxing and combat and ROKU channels. Make sure to subscribe to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RJJBOXING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">RJJBOXING<\/a>\u00a0so as not to miss any lead up to the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Cornejo will battle Canadian\u00a0<b>Natasha \u201cThe Nightmare\u201d Spence\u00a0<\/b>in a six-round middleweight bout. In the co-featured bout, local favorite\u00a0<b>Andrew Murphy<\/b>\u00a0will battle\u00a0<b>Jeremiah Sier<\/b>ra in an eight-round super middleweight bout. Also,\u00a0<b>Joshua Juarez<\/b>\u00a0in a six-round heavyweight bout against\u00a0<b>Oscar \u201cRaton\u201d Cortes<\/b>; and\u00a0<b>Chris \u201cThe Hybrid\u201d Young<\/b>\u00a0in a six-round lightweight bout against local product\u00a0<b>Derick Funkhouser<\/b>; and opening the show will be a local junior middleweight scrap between\u00a0<b>Jovanis Rodgriguez<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>Alvin Welch<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cLooking forward to our show at Legends Casino Hotel, and the debut, for me, Maricela Cornejo who is a great fighter from the area and we are looking forward to having her on our card,\u201d said Roy Jones Jr. \u201cAnd once again, we have hometown, undefeated, all-action fighter Andrew Murphy who has never disappointed a crowd. One of my faves, Chris \u201cThe Hybrid\u201d Jones, is back in the house, who when he came to me fought like Tyson, so I taught him a little Roy Jones Jr. and now he is a hybrid. It\u2019s going to be an awesome night of boxing so whatever you do, don\u2019t miss it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cAnd, just for sake, because you are such loyal fans I am going to add to the process, the RJJR Experience, you feel me? Body Head will be in the building. Be on the lookout.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Maricela \u201cLa Diva\u201d Cornejo (19-7, 7 KOs)\u00a0<\/b>was born in nearby Prosser and raised in Grandview, Washington, both just a thirty-minute drive from Legends. She made her professional debut in 2012 and in just her fifth bout, Maricela won the WBC International super middleweight title. In her following bout (fight #6) she traveled to New Zealand to fight for the WBC World Middleweight title but lost. After winning eight straight, Maricela fought for the WBC Super Middleweight title against Franchon Crews Duzern and one year later she fought a rematch against Crews Duzern this time for the WBO and WBA supermiddleweight beltsfinishing on the wrong side each time.\u00a0 On June 3, 2023, Cornejo battled Claressa Shields for the Undisputed World Middleweight Championship \u2013 5 belts on the line, but succumbed. In her last bout, August 10, 2024, she fought former Undisputed World Champion Cecilia Breakhus for the WBC Interim World Title. Maricela has since had a child and with a win will once again fight for a world title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Cornejo said: \u201cBeyond excited to fight in front of my hometown!! It has been a goal of mine to come back here where I grew up and have all my family be able to take a 30 min drive to watch me fight. Looking forward to putting on a great show come Aug 8<sup>th<\/sup>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Natasha \u201cThe Nightmare\u201d Spence<\/b>\u00a0(8-8, 6 KOs) and hails from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and has been fighting professionally since 2010. She fought for, but lost, in a WBA and WBO super welterweight world title fight, in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Undefeated and the pride on Central Washington,\u00a0<b>Andrew Murphy (10-0, 7 KOs)<\/b>\u00a0is from nearby Yakima, a medium distance walk from Legends Casino Hotel. Murphy, fighting for the third time since shoulder surgery, is coming off an impressive seventh round knockout in April. He will battle fellow Washingtonian\u00a0<b>Jeremiah Sierra (4-2, 1 KO)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Chris Young (1-0, 1 KO)<\/b>\u00a0from Hattiesburg, Mississippi will fight in a six-round lightweight bout against Oregon\u2019s\u00a0<b>Derick Funkhouser (0-1)<\/b>. \u201cChris Young is a hybrid,\u201d said Jones. \u201cHow can you put Tyson and Jones together? He did, so don\u2019t miss this fight.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv4799160289MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Opening the Show at 10 pm ET \/ 7 pm PT will be local turf war between Tacoma, Washington\u2019s\u00a0<b>Jovanis Rodriguez Pallares\u00a0(1-0, 1 KO)\u00a0<\/b>against fellow Washington product Alvin Welch (0-1).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>ROY JONES JR.<\/b>\u00a0was world champion at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight (undisputed) and in 2003 became the first former middleweight world champion to become world heavyweight champion in over 106 years when he beat John Ruiz to win the title. Throughout that stretch he was recognized as the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He now trains over a dozen boxers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/download-77.jpg\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26561\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"846\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289.png 355w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289-90x128.png 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289-23x32.png 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-08-01T132017.289-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Highly Anticipated Box Fan Expo Invitational 2025 Returns with A USA Boxing Amateur Show\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">During Mexican Independence Day Weekend,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u00a0Saturday September 13, In Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013\u00a0the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Las Vegas (August, 2025) \u2013 After popular demand, we are excited to announce the return of the Box Fan Expo Invitational 2025, a USA Boxing amateur show that showcases some of the top-rated and most talented fighters in the US. The Invitational will be held under the same roof and during the Box Fan Expo on Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening at the Allegiant Stadium.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Invitational will start at 12pm and will have approximately 20 to 25 bouts during the Expo, so fans can enjoy these great amateur fights as part of their experience at the event. Once again, this year we are looking forward to having some of the top seeded amateur boxers display their skills as they compete in front of family, friends, and the whole boxing industry, including boxing legends, current and former world champions, as well as some of the top boxing stars of today.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Box Fan Expo Invitational 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Several highly-ranked and talented fighters from USA amateur boxing will receive a special invitation to take part at the Box Fan Expo Invitational 2025, to compete and have a chance to FACEOFF against the best in their division.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001wklH1kJfbJKbqkO62YGGsy1SecyPySFkpyh1iZA7KYeXPEcIbZGHcQ7fywM80w22mfxxaLBLskoJzQSp_jMhsBocyymPvwNS6upPFM8rv4PH2eSQ_6GM1IX13OQWan8vIfauWAvnl3_uXhnh6gclqQ==&amp;c=4z5PiL85vwcaPOfQrMTVJGft2_1JEw_gAu1DrLE7BsVDoXcWz9GDgg==&amp;ch=ewjqXufkRskn7qBI8SocviEeD4uK0TYuk7xrUbt44oJ-F2Cnwe2fFg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Past Box Fan Expo Invitational Participants\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo Amateur Invitational has been a huge success with some of the top amateurs in the US, that have participated in previous years. Many of these young talents have turned Professional and some have been signed with major top boxing promoters, such as Curmel Moton (Mayweather Promotions), Micky Scala (Star Boxing) Floyd Diaz (Top Rank), the Barrientes Twins Chavez and Angel (Most Valuable Promotions), Kaipo Gallegos (BoxLab \/ Shuan Boxing), Emiliano Vargas (Top Rank), Fernando jr. and Amado Vargas (Marvnation) and Ethan Smith (Marvnation) just to name a few&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">WHO WILL WATCH?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Thousands of boxing fans that will attend the meet and greet at the Expo, as well as many boxing media outlets, family, friends, and more importantly a chance to get showcased their skills in front of top boxing companies, promoters, sanctioning bodies, boxing Managers, apparel &amp; gear brands and the whole boxing industry. The boxing amateurs that will have a chance to participate, will also get an opportunity to meet and greet their favorite fighters, boxing legends, current and former world champions and the top boxing superstars of today.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">WHAT\u2019S IN IT FOR THE FIGHTERS?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Notoriety from top boxing companies, promoters, thousands of boxing fans and media covering the event, as well as some of the top Boxing Stars who will be participating at this year\u2019s Expo. In addition, bout Champion winners will take home an amazing Belt of the Box Fan Expo Invitational 2025.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">SUPPORTING AMATEUR BOXING<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Showcasing USA amateur boxing and highlighting many young talented fighters with the help and support of Barry\u2019s Boxing Center, a non-profit organization (501 c3), that was founded by Pat and Dawn Barry, with a mission to help the youth of the Las Vegas community, on their path of physical and moral excellence. Barry\u2019s Boxing Center is an environment that exemplifies the values of hard work, and respect. It gives the youths a safe place to go during critical out-of-school hours. In affiliation and coordination with USA Boxing, Barry\u2019s Boxing center persist and insist on promoting safety in boxing as well as the development and encouragement of young men and women in their pursuit of excellence in the sport of boxing both in and out of the ring. Barry\u2019s Boxing Center is located at 2664 S Highland Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89109 T. 702-368-2696<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001wklH1kJfbJKbqkO62YGGsy1SecyPySFkpyh1iZA7KYeXPEcIbZGHcWM_7tIkbyd3vrn3kPKJPP0uFLpbgDQeND_DjhmTxuFR4iF9h5oIY7pZC11s07_jb69ZkA7znOpGfcIhz3HyNDHFP4fMWCRIX-KIHxWR6YhezCmbWB71Pxs=&amp;c=4z5PiL85vwcaPOfQrMTVJGft2_1JEw_gAu1DrLE7BsVDoXcWz9GDgg==&amp;ch=ewjqXufkRskn7qBI8SocviEeD4uK0TYuk7xrUbt44oJ-F2Cnwe2fFg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">About Box Fan Expo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Paz, Mia St. John, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael &amp; Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs and many more\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Throughout the next few weeks leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001wklH1kJfbJKbqkO62YGGsy1SecyPySFkpyh1iZA7KYeXPEcIbZGHcWM_7tIkbyd3vrn3kPKJPP0uFLpbgDQeND_DjhmTxuFR4iF9h5oIY7pZC11s07_jb69ZkA7znOpGfcIhz3HyNDHFP4fMWCRIX9Pl97mqthCK1UbPnskcc_o=&amp;c=4z5PiL85vwcaPOfQrMTVJGft2_1JEw_gAu1DrLE7BsVDoXcWz9GDgg==&amp;ch=ewjqXufkRskn7qBI8SocviEeD4uK0TYuk7xrUbt44oJ-F2Cnwe2fFg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To request information on exhibiting and sponsorship at the Expo:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For media credentials:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 36pt;\">TOMMY BROOKS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">World Championship Boxing Trainer Passes Away at Age 71<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26555\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26555\" class=\"wp-image-26555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454-128x102.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/boxer-mike-tyson-poses-trainer-1578412_b0d454-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tommy Brooks with Mike Tyson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #000080;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Henry Hascup<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sad news for the boxing world. World famous trainer and boxing hall of famer, Tommy Brooks, passed away yesterday after a brief illness at the age of 71. Brooks was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and grew up in San Diego. He started his boxing career under Archie Moore and went on to fight for the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a trainer with legends Lou Duva and George Benton, and throughout his career trained some of the biggest names in boxing including Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis; the Klitschko Brothers, Pernell Whitaker, Freddie Pendelton, Charles Murray, and many others.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sadly,\u00a0 in retirement, the legendary cornerman fell ill in a battle with cancer and sadly lost his brave fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He is survived by his wife Donna (Duva), sons Brian, Marlon, Jonathan, and daughter Cassandra and her husband, boxing trainer, Shaun George.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26553\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972-128x120.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-30T122042.972-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26554\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"807\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056.jpg 756w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056-128x63.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056-32x16.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20210503_220056-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Immanuwel Aleem Smashes His Way To WBC FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Title\u00a0and Inaugural DMV Belt With Spectacular 9th Round Stoppage Of Rival Demond Nicholson On Jeter Promotions Card At The Hall at Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">HANOVER, MD. (JULY 2025) &#8211;Immanuel Aleem stopped rival Demond Nicholson in round nine to win the WBC Fecarbox, UBO Intercontinental Light Heavyweight and WBC DMV titles in front of a huge crowd at The Hall in Live! Casino<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight card was promoted by Jeter Promotions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Aleem was the aggressor throughout the fight. Aleem would use his combinations to keep Nicholson off balance. Nicholson tried to stay even by trying to counter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round nine, Aleem scored a knockdown by landing an overhand right. Nicholson tried to get to his feet, but he fell back and the fight was over.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Aleem of Richmond, VA. is now 22-3-3 with 14 knockouts. Nicholson of Laurel, MD. is 27-7-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We want Mbilli next and, then, Canelo- or anyone who will step in the ring&#8221; said the proud, new double WBC champ.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mykal Fox won the UBO Continental Super Welterweight title with an eight-round unanimous decision over Kendo Castaneda.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fox won by shutout scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 25-5. Castaneda is 21-11.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tyler Langer won a six-round unanimous decision over Dionardo Minor in a cruiserweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Langer won by scores of 59-54 twice and 58-55 and is now 6-0. Minor is 7-7-2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ahmad Muhammad Jones won a six-round unanimous decision over Ronnell Burnett in a super lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jones won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 11-1. Burnett is 11-3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Brandon Chambers won a six-round split decision over Collin Huntington in a lightweight contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chambers won on two cards by 58-56 tallies while a third card went to Huntington 58-56.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chambers is 11-4-1. Huntington is 3-6.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ezri Turner stopped Timvonte Carson in round one of their four-round super middleweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The time was 2:59 for Turner who is now 7-0-1 with five knockouts. Carson is 1-3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mark Bickerstaff and Kashif El-Amin fought to a four-round draw in their welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Two judges scored the fight even at 38-38 and El Amin took a card 39-37.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bickerstaff is 1-0-1. El-Amin is 1-1-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nico Woods stopped Jonah Cahill in the opening round of their lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The time was 2:05 for Woods who is now 4-0 with three knockouts. Cahill is 1-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nasheed H. Smith stopped Nata William Gomes at 1:47 of round one of their four-round light heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Smith is 6-0 with four knockouts. Gomes is 1-4.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cristian Vargas stopped Matt Denning at 1:25 of round two of their four-round middleweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Vargas is now 2-0 with two knockouts. Denning is 0-4.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rodreko Jennings stopped Enoch Melson in their welterweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jennings is 2-0 with two knockouts. Melson is 0-2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Malik Smalls stopped Gerry Robinson in the fourth and final round of their lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Smalls is 2-0 with two knockouts. Robinson is 0-2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26536\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-23T131453.169.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">*FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE*<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Andy Dominguez Defeats Byron Rojas by Split Decision To Win WBC USA Silver Light Flyweight Title on Atlantic City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Alex Martin, Bruce Seldon Jr., Rony Hines and Julio Sanchez all Pick up Wins<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #333399;\"><strong>For Full Photos,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001CEvZSDPmQqcksdee_Dy3vy7BVAk-bXNc8rEcxn70OGwA4o8Y6CEcz210Zm3CGIRqDh4JJ80L6LNUy4y4xAv37jNx84_pz_Onb5C2_dCRU5NDhJSKkDuNgw7XgH-wyW1laENOyCAqRvgh9a7iS2och4dw-2rmgkPgrw1LtsJuI0iGah9zPXmp88y3UO10gMdFqFr_vZPOOaaeOt1IoRb4X_hyi7b3cePqXa8-jf_liJzOTm2bfG0eZEgkJtvr80ZQviQL-liRIm69xeIqqeoDaNkKRV8d4FTUGFLe5bHEwJBzHm3F0-3nqFtNzNjVLyX-psPTyld2RCw=&amp;c=9SXTHV8z-29l9VvVIB2gcxv_EvQ9Fbkn-8AAqFRgGV6x6cs1ipOWRw==&amp;ch=eks84vlJ7QNNOqshZIlImjmVo8bj1WebFh5sLmjCaDu-pPtTj6d0eg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 18pt;\">Photo Credit: Mariana Lima<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26540\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Andy Dominguez edged out Byron Rojas via 10-round split decision in an exciting toe-to-toe slugfest to win the WBC USA Junior Flyweight title to headline an entertaining card at the Tropicana Atlantic City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The card was promoted by Boxing Insider Promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight was fought at close quarters for the balance of the 30-minute affair.\u00a0There were many instances of sustained action with each guy getting the better of the exchanges.\u00a0Dominguez was able to work the body in an attempt to break down Rojas.\u00a0That only seemed to urge on Rojas as he was able to land some hard combinations of his own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26541\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight was on the table down the stretch with Dominguez surging ahead to win by scores of 97-93 and 96-94, while Rojas took a card 97-93.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Las Vegas based Dominguez improves to 13-1.\u00a0Rojas of Holland, Michigan via Nicaragua is 29-5-3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Alex Martin won a eight-round unanimous decision over Daiyannn Butt in a junior welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Martin did well by countering well on the aggressive Butt.\u00a0Martin was able to get his straight left going and land consistently.\u00a0Butt did well in spurts, but it was not enough as Martin won by scores of 79-73, 78-74 and 77-75.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Martin of Chicago is now 19-8.\u00a0Butt of Philadelphia is 20-3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bruce Seldon Jr. needed just 46 seconds to take Alexis Soriano Taveras out in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Seldon landed a devastating left to the solar plexus to put Taveras down and out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Seldon of Smithville, NJ is 7-0 with six knockouts.\u00a0Taveras of The Dominican Republic is 3-3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Roney Hines pounded out an eight-round unanimous decision over Ed Fountain in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hines of Cleveland won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 and is now 15-0-1.\u00a0Fountain of St. Louis is 14-10.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Julio Sanchez III scored a stoppage over Alexander Stone after three rounds of their lightweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sanchez was dominant and caused a cut around the right eye of Stone in round three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sanchez of Pleasantville, NJ is now 2-1 with one stoppage.\u00a0Stone of Jackson, TN is 1-6-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26542\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-128x128.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Split-T Management Fighters Complete Perfect Weekend<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Oshae &#8220;Suga&#8221; Jones Retains World Title; Haven Brady, Lugo Brothers and Yan Santana all Stay Undefeated<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26556\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram.jpg 561w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20250726-050855_Instagram-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NEW YORK (July 2025) &#8211;Split-T Management fighters had a perfect weekend as all five fighters competed by keeping the perfect records in-tact.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Atlanta,\u00a0Oshae Jones\u00a0retained her IBF\/IBO Junior Middleweight World title with a 10-round split decision over Elia Carranza.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jones, 153.4 lbs of Toledo, OH won by scores of 98-92 and 96-94. One descending judge somehow gave every round to Carranza.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jones landed 137 of 559. Carranza was 71 of 430.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jones is now 10-0, Carranza, 153 lbs of Miami us 11-2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Haven Bardy Jr. was impressive in winning a 10-round unanimous decision over DeMichael Harris in a lightweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brady was quick with his punches as he was dominant with lead right hooks and hurt Harris in round seven with a pair of left hooks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The dominance of Brady was shown in the punch stats as Brady landed 332 of 683 punches while Harris was 85 of 480.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brady, 132 lbs of Augusta, GA won by scores of 100-89 on all cards and is now 16-0. Harris of Atlanta is 12-2-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nathan Lugo\u00a0stopped Rashad McWilliams in the opening frame of their six-round super middleweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In round one, Lugo dropped McWilliams with a right to the head. Lugo dropped McWilliams again with a perfect counter right to the chin with McWilliams not beating the count at 2:39.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lugo, 168.8 lbs of Atlanta is 5-0 with five knockouts. McWilliams, 168 lbs of New Albany, MS is 4-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Elijah Lugo stopped Marquis Williams in round five of their six-round middleweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In round four, Williams was deducted a point for holding. In round five, Lugo dropped Williams with a straight right to the body. Lugo scored a second knockdown with a right to the body and Williams did not beat the count at 1:47.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lugo, 160 lbs of Atlanta is 3-0 with one knockout. Williams, 159 lbs of Houston is 3-3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saturday at the Theater at Madison Square Garden,\u00a0Yan Santana\u00a0remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Aaron Almeida in a featherweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Santana, 124.8 lbs of La Romana, DR won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 15-0. Almeida, 125.4 lbs of Nogales, MEX is 30-3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Oleksandr Usyk KO&#8217;s Daniel Dubois to recapture the IBF Heavyweight Title and to retain his WBO, WBC, and WBA Heavyweight belts to re-establish himself as the reigning, undefeated and undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26527\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1011\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-128x74.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/usyk-vs-dubois-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #333399;\"><strong>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>At Wembley Stadium, London, England this past Saturday Oleksandr Usyk demolished Daniel Dubois before a sell-out crowd of 90,000, which extended clear up to the rafters.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Although Usyk is 38 years old compared to the 27-year-old Dubois, it was Usyk who appeared to have the better stamina, as well packed the harder of the punches.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This was their second time squaring off in the ring together. Their last fight was on August 23, 2023, when Usyk knocked out Dubois, who hailed from Greenwich, London, United Kingdom in round nine.\u00a0In their rematch it took the undefeated Ukraine champion only five rounds to finish off the Big Brit.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26525\" style=\"width: 993px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26525\" class=\" wp-image-26525\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"983\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/skysports-boxing-usyk_6969195-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Usyk (R) scored with a hard right to Dubois. (L) the head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Notwithstanding the devastating ending, leading up to the fifth round the fight appeared to be a relatively close affair. The problem for Dubois, 244, was that when he threw the left jab, he dropped it on the way back &#8211; thereby giving a shrewd craftsman like Usyk the opportunity to counter effectively off it. Besides that, Dubois was somewhat baffled by the southpaw Usyk, 227, who used his swift foot and hand speed to land the quicker shots of the two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In round one, the two engaged in a slugfest squaring with each other to establish the tempo of the fight. Usyk was definitely the one with the better footwork, and clever movements, while the bigger Dubois seemed intent to be the aggressor moving straight ahead in all five rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the second round, Dubois landed some hard right hands, one of which knocked Usyk&#8217;s head back. The problem for Dubois was that Usyk countered with punches of his own, particularly incorporating the short-left hook to the head.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26524\" style=\"width: 1172px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26524\" class=\" wp-image-26524\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1162\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08fc85d0-64e9-11f0-af20-030418be2ca5-2-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Usyk standing over the fallen Dubois.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In rounds three and four, Dubois was more aggressive punching Usyk to the ropes, where he attempted to corner his Ukraine foe and trap him there under a blanket of punches. <strong>In round three, the Brit tagged the Ukraine champion with a scorching right to the chin that landed square on the jaw and snapped Usyk\u2019s skull back so far that it seemed as if his head was connected to a spring.\u00a0 Round four was the same, though both fighters were beginning to battle back and forth with each other. Again, Dubois landed some hard shots, while Usyk countered so well that he frequently nailed Dubois with the jolting punches, especially one left hook to the chin that seemed to stop Dubois dead in his steps.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>While Dubois looked as if he won both rounds, doom was silently lurking in the shadows right around the corner \u2013 a short block away from round 5!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Not surprisingly, round five started with both fighters engaged in spirited exchanges with the other. Dubois was the first to strike landing a straight right to Usyk&#8217;s jaw. After that the two fighters punched each other back and forth. Then with a little less than two minutes remaining in the round, Usyk countered a Dubois right with a terrific left hook-right hand combination that spun the Brit&#8217;s head around like a pinwheel. To his credit, Dubois fought back and even cornered Usyk to the ropes where he tried to rain some punches on him. Then in a flash, Usyk countered with a thudding right that dropped Dubois to his hands and knees on the canvas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26521\" style=\"width: 1096px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26521\" class=\" wp-image-26521\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21.png 772w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-20-at-03.53.21-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Dubois on the canvas as the referee began the count.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bravely, he managed to rise until the Ukraine champion struck the Londoner again with another crashing right to the jaw, followed by a devastating left hook to the head that quickly dropped Dubois hard to his back \u2013 where he seemed be lost somewhere between the ephemeral part of the atmosphere and the nine circles of Hell!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Unable to rise, the referee counted the fatal toll of ten over the fallen IBF champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The fight was over at 1:10 of the fifth round.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26516\" style=\"width: 1055px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26516\" class=\" wp-image-26516\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1045\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium.webp 615w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Daniel-Dubois-v-Oleksandr-Usyk-Wembley-Stadium-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1045px) 100vw, 1045px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Usyk (R) and Dubois (L) square off.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Usyk, who became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world once again with the win, said afterwards, &#8220;Today was my best fight. We prepared with combinations. If you don&#8217;t work as hard &#8211; you don&#8217;t have these combinations.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> He then added about his training, &#8220;I will continue boxing and training. I don&#8217;t have motivation &#8211; that is short lived &#8211; I have discipline.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">For this win and its sister discipline, Usyk earned approximately 65% of the gate, taking home roughly $132.3 million, while Duboise earned 35% of the gate and <strong>earned in the neighborhood of $71.2 million.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With those dollars, there were so no losers in the money department.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Manny Pacquiao&#8217;s Ring Return ends in a Majority Draw with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario\u00a0Barrios<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26532\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1164\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-32x24.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/85296241007-gty-2226076938.webp 2013w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1164px) 100vw, 1164px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Manny Pacquiao came, went and nearly conquered after twelve rounds against the reigning WBC Welterweight Champion of the World Mario Barrios. Although Barrios came in the betting favorite, it was Pac Man who was the people&#8217;s favorite. So much so that every time Pacquiao landed a blow, almost the entire fanbase at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas erupted in pure pandemonium.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KO&#8217;s), though born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, goes by the moniker El Azteca, hence entering the ring wearing the garb of an Aztec Warrior in colors of blue, white and gold. Pacquiao, meanwhile entered the arena wearing black trunks with orange trim with an extensive and incredible record of 62-8-2 (39 KO&#8217;s) in the process becoming the first boxer in history to win the following major titles: WBC Flyweight Champion, WBO\/IBF Super Bantamweight Champion, WBA\/IBF Featherweight champion, WBC Super Featherweight Champion, WBC Lightweight Champion, WBO\/WBA Welterweight champion and WBC Super Welterweight Champion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26531\" style=\"width: 1341px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26531\" class=\" wp-image-26531\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1331\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afdff91a2e698c48b4e1d62743eb96ee-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Pacquiao (R) nails Barrios (L) with hard right to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the first round, Pacquiao, 46, displayed some of historic nailing Barrios with a hard left then some combinations to the head of the champion. Barrios, meanwhile, countered with the legendary Filipino legend with right hands and short hooks to the head and body.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yiv7201943101default-style\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Notwithstanding, Pacquiao throughout the fight showed speed and punching power that kept the fans cheering throughout the fight. Unlike other fighters who\u00a0attempt\u00a0to\u00a0enter\u00a0the ring over forty years and appear to fight as if they were a hundred years old \u2013 Manny was the opposite. he showed speed, punching power, defense and a sturdy jaw.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv7201943101default-style\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">To his credit Barrios hung in there with Manny going toe-to-toe throughout the twelve rounds of the bout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In rounds 7 and 8, Pacquiao showed his past brilliance scoring effectively with his southpaw right jab and pounding and swift right crosses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Round ten was probably one of the most exciting rounds of the fight as both fighters kept punching at the other, each trying to land knockout blows.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By the fight&#8217;s end most of the crowd believed that Pacquiao had won the bout, albeit the rounds were close.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26530\" style=\"width: 1161px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26530\" class=\" wp-image-26530\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1151\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646.avif 465w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646-128x85.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5646-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Barrios (L) strikes Pacquiao (R) with a solid left jab to the head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When the scores were announced the fight ended in majority draw (115-113 Barrios, 114-114, 114-114). With the draw the brave champion Barrios retained his title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>While Pacquiao was ahead on all three scorecards going into the 10th round, all three judges scored the final three rounds for Barrios, allowing him to retain his title. The result &#8212; with two judges scoring it 114-114 and one judge scoring it 115-113 for Barrios &#8212; the decision fell flat in front of a capacity crowd of 13,107, most of whom were Pacquiao fans.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"yiv7201943101\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv7201943101default-style\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI thought I still pulled it out, but I still tip my hat to Manny,\u201d Barrios said. \u201cIt was an absolute honor to share the ring with him, someone who has accomplished so much in the sport. We came in here and left everything in the ring. Like I said, I tip my hat to Manny.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_26534\" style=\"width: 1224px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26534\" class=\" wp-image-26534\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1214\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-128x85.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-20T050040Z_606725887_MT1USATODAY26673255_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-PACQUIAO-VS-BARRIOS_2025_07_20_13_17_03_0-1x1.jpeg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Barrios (L) gets struck by a Pacquiao (R) right to the jaw.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;His stamina is crazy,&#8221; Barrios said. &#8220;He&#8217;s still strong as hell and his timing is real. He&#8217;s still a very awkward fighter to try to figure out.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Both fighters agreed to the idea of a rematch, leaving the door open for Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, to take another shot at regaining world championship glory.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;I think so, I think so,&#8221; Pacquiao said of the idea of fighting again. &#8220;God willing. I only had two months of training. What I need to do is continue my training. In a championship fight like this, I should have trained for four months or three months, [but didn&#8217;t] because of the election in the Philippines.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;Absolutely [I would take the rematch], this was huge for boxing,&#8221; Barrios said. &#8220;This was huge, and I&#8217;d love to do it again.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26533\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26533\" class=\" wp-image-26533\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1230\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg.webp 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2226078106.jpg-700x394.webp 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Barrios (R) attacks Pacquiao (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;I need to continue my training for longer going into a championship fight,&#8221; said Pacquiao, who announced his return to the ring in May after falling short in his run for senator. &#8220;Because of the election I started late, but it&#8217;s OK. Of course I&#8217;d like a rematch. I want to leave a legacy and make the Filipino people proud.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>While Pacquiao and Barrios both expressed interest in a rematch post-fight, it was reported that the Pac Man&#8217;s long-time advisor, Sean Gibbons,\u00a0insists Rolando &#8216;Rolly&#8217; Romero is the frontrunner to face his client next.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The bout would be easy to make, considering both fighters are promoted by PBC, while Romero&#8217;s WBA &#8216;regular&#8217; welterweight title helps sweeten the deal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Pacquiao hasn&#8217;t addressed the match-up publicly, although Rolly is more than willing to take up the challenge.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As for the purse, it has been reported that Pacquiao earned $12 million, while Barrios earned $1 million.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Katie Taylor takes final fight of trilogy with Amanda Serrano on All-Woman\u2019s card at Madison Square Garden<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26506\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1017\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-look-into-the-sold-out-Madison-Square-Garden.-1.jpg 1163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story and photos by Kirk Lang<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In what was likely the final chapter of their storied rivalry, Ireland\u2019s Katie Taylor, 135.8, defeated Amanda \u201cThe Real Deal\u201d Serrano, 136, by majority decision to successfully defend her undisputed super lightweight championship. It was a historic night, as the two women, whose first two bouts did a lot to raise the profile of women\u2019s boxing, headlined an all-women\u2019s card at Madison Square Garden that had a sold-out crowd of 19,721.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Serrano was looking for her first official victory, though she felt she did not lose either of the first two bouts. To be fair, the contests were so competitive, many boxing fans were not convinced who the better fighter was.\u00a0\u00a0If Serrano deserved to get the nod in either one, it would be the second meeting, which took place on the undercard of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul blockbuster Netflix-supported event that took place in Arlington, TX last November. She set a CompuBox record for most punches landed by a female in a 10-round fight (324).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26502\" style=\"width: 1070px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26502\" class=\" wp-image-26502\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-enters-the-ring.-1.jpg 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Amanda Serrano makes her ring walk.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This time around, Taylor made a point <em>not<\/em> to engage in a war with Serrano, and Serrano, who also looked to switch things up \u2013 fighting from the outside \u2013 found herself often hitting air with her one-two combinations.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI tried to keep my distance because apparently it (mixing it up) didn\u2019t work the first two fights,\u201d said Serrano. \u201cSo, we tried to stick with the long punches, and it just wasn\u2019t enough.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Taylor clearly has the faster hands, and from the outset of Friday\u2019s bout, she made far better use of the ring than her previous two clashes with Serrano, and as the rounds went by, one could see frustration on Serrano\u2019s face in between rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26500\" style=\"width: 1023px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26500\" class=\" wp-image-26500\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1013\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-launches-a-right-hand-at-Amanda-Serrano-R.-1.jpg 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie Taylor (L) launches a right hand at Amanda Serrano (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThe whole game plan tonight was to not let her feet get set,\u201d said Taylor, \u201cAnd I knew I was capable of a performance like that, but I got caught up in a bit of a war in the first two fights. I\u2019m so happy I was able to stay disciplined for this one and just outbox her. I made this one a lot easier for myself.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It would have been nice to see Serrano, a New Yorker via Puerto Rico, get an official win in one of the three meetings, and in her adopted hometown, but she\u2019ll be OK. She was the first fighter signed by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian\u2019s Most Valuable Promotions, which has since signed many talented ladies, and will always have a role for Serrano in the company. Serrano has said in the past that MVP has changed her life with the checks she has gotten in recent years. A dozen years ago, for a title fight, she only got about $5,000. Times have changed. Bidarian said at the post-fight press conference that while Serrano acknowledges what he and Paul have done for her; she has also done for them.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26499\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26499\" class=\" wp-image-26499\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1090\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Katie-Taylor-L-and-Amanda-Serrano-R-look-for-openings.-1.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Katie Taylor (L) and Amanda Serrano (R) look for openings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWe started in this business less than four years ago,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd we had a vision for women\u2019s boxing. She\u2019s the trailblazer that helped us achieve it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">There was a total of 17 world titles on the line across five bouts on Friday\u2019s card, and as a result, a representative from the Guinness Book of World Records presented Paul with a certificate for the feat at the post-fight press conference.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWe made history, broke numbers,\u201d said Paul a short time later. \u201cIt\u2019s just a testament to what we\u2019re capable of, but it\u2019s really the women at the end of the day, and the rest of our fighters and them continuing to put on amazing performances. It\u2019s just an honor to be here and to continue to break records.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26498\" style=\"width: 1107px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26498\" class=\" wp-image-26498\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1097\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amanda-Serrano-L-unleashes-a-right-hand-at-Katie-Taylor-R.-1.jpg 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Amanda Serrano (L) unleashes a right hand at Katie Taylor (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the night\u2019s co-feature, Alycia \u201cThe Bomb\u201d Baumgardner, 130, retained her undisputed junior lightweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over the previously undefeated Jennifer Miranda, 129.5. The scores were 97-93 and 98-92 (twice).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m so thankful to be here, a part of a historic event,\u201d said Baumgardner. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful that MVP has taken the time, literally, and given the women the opportunity to showcase their skills and just to be under the lights. Tonight was an awesome experience.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26507\" style=\"width: 1183px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26507\" class=\" wp-image-26507\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1173\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Johnson-Metcalf-pre-fight-instructions.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1173px) 100vw, 1173px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johnson-Metcalf pre-fight instructions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Shadasia Green, 167.25, won a 10-round split decision over Savannah Marshall, 167, to become the unified WBO\/IBF super middleweight champion. The scores were 96-93 and 95-94 for Green while one judge saw it 96-93 for Marshall. Green was the WBO champion heading into the bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ellie Scotney, 121.5, defeated Yamileth Mercado, 119.5, by unanimous decision to retain her IBF, WBO and WBC super-bantamweight belts. The scores were 100-90 and 98-92 (twice).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26505\" style=\"width: 1135px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26505\" class=\" wp-image-26505\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green-who-came-into-the-bout-as-the-WBO-super-middleweight-champion-wrested-the-IBF-strap-from-Savannah-Marshall-winning-a-10-round-decision.-1.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Shadasia Green, who came into the bout as the WBO super middleweight champion, wrested the IBF strap from Savannah Marshall, winning a 10-round decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a battle for the undisputed bantamweight championship, Cherneka Johnson scored a 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round TKO of Shurretta Metcalf. Johnson, 116.75, agreed to fill in five weeks ago for WBO\/WBC champion Dina Thorslund, who found out she was pregnant with her second child. Metcalf, 117, came in as the IBF title holder and Johnson as the WBA champ, but when Thorslund had to step away, MVP got the fight approved for the WBC and WBO straps to be contested as well. Johnson was elated when two seconds after the start of the 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round, referee Charlie Fitch called time to look at Metcalf.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26504\" style=\"width: 797px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26504\" class=\" wp-image-26504\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"787\" height=\"1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1.jpg 517w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1-86x128.jpg 86w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shadasia-Green.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Winner &#8211; Savannah Marshall<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI don\u2019t like how she\u2019s reacting to the punches,\u201d said Fitch to the ringside doctor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cHow am I reacting?\u201d responded Metcalf.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI don\u2019t like how her legs are,\u201d said Fitch. \u201cI\u2019m stopping it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Metcalf was upset but, in all honesty, Johnson\u2019s pressure and aggressiveness was giving her fits the entire fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Chantelle Cameron, 139, defended her interim WBC super lightweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Canada\u2019s Jessica Camara, 139.5. The scores were 98-92 and 99-91 (twice). It was unanimous but Camara made her work for the victory.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26503\" style=\"width: 997px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26503\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26503\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1.jpg 987w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baumgardner-Miranda-co-main-event.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Baumgardner-Miranda co-main event.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ramla Ali, 121.5, the first Somalia boxer to compete at the Olympic Games (2020), improved to 10-2 (1) with a unanimous decision over Lila Furtado, 121.25. The scores were 78-74 and 77-75 (twice). Some in the crowd booed the decision, feeling Furtado had done more than enough to deserve the nod.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the opening bout of the night, two-time Canadian Olympian Tamm Thibeault, 159.5, raised her record to 3-0 (2) with a 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round stoppage of Mary Casamassa, 156.75, now 6-1 (1). A straight left-right hook combination sent Casamassa to the canvas in the opening round. Casamassa rebounded over the next couple of rounds, but Thibeault started to turn up the heat in the fourth frame. In the fifth, it only got worse for Casamassa. Thibeault was beautifully alternating her attack to the head and body and after a right hook knocked Casamassa\u2019s head back and Thibeault followed up with combinations, the referee was forced to step in and end it at the 2:18 mark.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Thibeault said she felt grateful to be part of the historic event at Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWe were on a card stacked with women just as talented as each other and created new dreams tonight,\u201d she said, \u201cI truly believe that\u2019s what\u2019s going to make women\u2019s boxing grow, is to get more people into it and start at the grassroots.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">She added, \u201cAnd we\u2019ve got to create dreams for that. We\u2019ve got to create dreams for little girls who want to come up and be just like us, so I\u2019m very grateful and really happy to be here.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ali, sitting next to Thibeault at the post-fight press conference, added, \u201cThe energy walking out really hit me. It was so amazing to see so many women coming to support women. Every woman in the crowd was cheering and it was such a phenomenal movement to be a part of.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Michelle Williams and her daughter Caitlin made the trek from the Isle of Man, an island located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea. They planned their New York City sightseeing tour around the Taylor-Serrano III fight night, and to witness Taylor\u2019s greatness.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cShe\u2019s a huge influence in women\u2019s sports,\u201d said Caitlin, who plays soccer and field hockey. We probably would have still come, but it was a bonus that the all-women\u2019s card was going on.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Michelle said over in Ireland Taylor is a true megastar.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cShe\u2019s on the top level [with everyone else].\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Doris Mendez, a New Yorker who was attending with her sister Linda, said she had to make the pilgrimage to MSG.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cCause it\u2019s an all-women\u2019s card,\u201d she said. \u201cIt means a lot because women are finally getting the recognition that they deserve. This is history. All the women that are fighting tonight are making history.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Taylor appreciated the moment.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cAbsolutely unbelievable,\u201d she said at the post-fight press conference. \u201cBeing part of a show like this, to be headlining an all-female card. It was an absolute privilege, and these are the sort of opportunities that people didn\u2019t even think were even possible a few years ago.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26509\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425-128x120.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105504.425-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Immanuwel Aleem Takes on Demond NIcholson in DMV Turf War on Saturday. July 26th at The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26508\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-21T105508.851.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">By Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">HANOVER, MD. (JULY 2025) &#8212; Jeter Promotions proudly presents: \u201cThe Beltway Boxing Battle of the Century&#8221;: The WBC FECARBOX, UBO Intercontinental and the WBC will be presenting a commemorative DMV light heavyweight championship when Laurel, Maryland\u2019s Demond Nicholson (27-6) takes on Richmond\u2019s Immanuel Aleem (21-3-3), on Saturday, July 26, at The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;In our greatest promotion ever in our twenty year history . Jeter Promotions is proud to announce the greatest pairing of local boxers in a regional setting since Sugar Ray Leonard faced Johnny Gant at Landover, Maryland before 19,773 fans in Landover that was in 1979. When the pride of Maryland:\u00a0Demond Nicholson meets Immanuel Aleem,Glory of Virginia in a rematch of their titanic 2016 draw at The Hall in Live Casino and Hotel Maryland on Saturday, July 26 we expect a hue crowd,&#8221; said Tony Jeter of Jeter Promotions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nicholson is known for his knockout prowess, is coming off a sixth-round stoppage over Daniel Aduku on October 12, 2024 in Bowie, Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Nicholson&#8230;&#8221;Me and Immanuel have been fighting since we were kids. This is more spiritual for myself. This is something to prove to the people who don&#8217;t know me. They will figure out who I really am because of this fight. Immanuwel is a good fighter. Well respected in the game. We have had similar careers, you have to give him the credit. I have been through a lot more and I will prove that on July 26th. I am a lot fresher. I will prove that I am the better fighter. I look forward to the fight. It is one of the best fights in the area. We will give it our all and may the best man win. This is one of the biggest fights of our careers. It can make or break us,&#8221; said Nicholson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Aleem Countered by saying, It&#8217;s a great fight. Me and Nicholson have known each other since we were kids&#8230;It&#8217;s a rematch of a fight that I believe that I won, but we can settle that on July.26th. A win puts me in a better position to get to a world title. I have worked with Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence and Jermall Charlo in the past 3 or 4 years. It helped me with experience. It means a lot being in a big regional fight. We have met a few times in the amateurs, but now this is the pros and we can settle who is the king of the DMV. I am looking at being a risk that everybody wants to take at 168 lbs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Aleem has a win over Jonathan Cepeda (17-1) and a sixth-round stoppage over number-one ranked contender Ievgen Khytrov. Aleem is unbeaten in his last four bouts and is coming off a draw with Winfred Harris on November 9, 2024 at The Hall in Live! Hotel and Casino.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This battle is for bragging rights to the area that has produced the greatest boxers per capita of metropolitan area in the United States of America<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joe Gans, Kid Williams, Harry Jeffra, Ken Overlin, Joe Dundee, Mike Dundee, Georgie Abrams, Bob Foster , Holly Mims, Sugar Ray Leonard , Pernell\u00a0Whittaker, Mark Johnson, Maurice Blocker, Sim\u00f3n Brown up to Tank Davis .The list goes on forever and Nicholson and Aleem will look to add their names to the ranks of DMV ring immortals.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This is not boxing as it used to be but boxing as it ought to be. The Beltway Boxing Battle of the Century!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Be there for this historic, once in a lifetime event between the greatest light heavyweights in this sensational rematch<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The full card will be announced shortly.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This will be the 19th capacity crowd for Jeter Promotions at The Hall in Live! Casino Hotel Maryland. Jeter Promotions continues to bring top, world class professional boxing to the state of Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Look for a huge event this fall as Jeter Promotions will celebrate it&#8217;s 20tth with it;s partnership at The Hall in Live! 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Well, Hall of Fame writer Mark Allen Baker has written the perfect book for that recreation in his latest tale, <em>JACK DILLON \u2013 A Biography of Boxing\u2019s Giant Killer<\/em>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Mr. Baker has the knack of digging up gold nuggets on long forgotten legendary pugilists and bringing them back to life in flesh and blood exploits in the prize ring of yesteryear.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26515\" style=\"width: 757px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26515\" class=\" wp-image-26515\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916.jpg 386w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916-124x128.jpg 124w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-R-vs.-Mike-Gibbons-L-in-1916-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dillon (R) vs. Mike Gibbons (L) in 1916.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In his latest book, Mr. Baker unearths the career of former light heavyweight legend Jack \u201cThe Hoosier Bearcat\u201d Dillon (1891-1942). Dillon was a leading middleweight prizefighter who defeated Battling Levinsky on a 12-round points decision on <\/strong><b>April 13, 1914, in Butte, Montana to claim the vacant light heavyweight title. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Mr. Baker has the stratagem for finding subjects that although they were great in their time, their memories have faded like old, yellow newspapers that are now reduced to a pile of disintegrated pulp. Instead of reading the exploits of boxers who have had numerous books written about them, Mr. Baker finds celebrated prizefighters that current boxing fans know little about. We pride ourselves on being historians, but Mr. Baker surprises us day in and day out with new information on former boxing champions in his latest book offerings.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26514\" style=\"width: 648px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26514\" class=\" wp-image-26514\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"1023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon.jpg 432w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon-187x300.jpg 187w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon-80x128.jpg 80w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack_Dillon-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack_Dillon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Jack Dillon (born Ernest Cutler Price in Frankfort, Indiana) had a career that spanned 1908 to 1923. Along the way he engaged in 254 bouts, facing the likes of Harry Greb, Tommy Gibbons, Battling Levinsky, Billy Miske, Al McCoy, George Chip, Willie Meehan, Gunboat Smith, Fireman Jim Flynn, Eddie McGoorty, Frank Moran, Frank Klaus, Mike \u201cTwin\u201d Sullivan, and George K.O. Brown, among many others. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In an era of No-decision contests, where it was up to newspaper writers to give a decision, unless a knockout occurred, Dillon engaged in 129 of such bouts. His official record was 94-7-14 (64 KO\u2019s), 129 ND, and 1 NC. At 5 ft. 7 in., Dillon was a stocky, powerfully-built fighter with a relentless, aggressive style, mixed with power in both fists. Dillon took on the best fighters in his day from welterweight all the way up to the heavyweights, which earned him the nickname of \u201cGiant Killer\u201d among the boxing aficionados. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26512\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26512\" class=\"wp-image-26512 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"888\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692.jpg 388w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692-128x79.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/March-23-1912-San-Francisco-California-Frank-Klaus-L-vs.-Jack-Dillon-R-e1753119264692-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">March 23, 1912 &#8211; San Francisco, California &#8211; Frank Klaus (L) vs. Jack Dillon (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Jack\u2019s most impressive fight was beating heavyweight contender Frank Moran on June 29 in Brooklyn, NY over ten rounds in a No-Decision bout. Moran had previously fought <\/strong><b>heavyweight champion Jess Willard three months earlier in Madison Square Garden in a 10-round ND bout, where he gave the heavyweight king a tough going. Against the smaller Dillon, Moran took the beating of his life and barely lasted the distance. Mind you, in 1914, Moran battled then heavyweight king Jack Johnson to a 20-round decision loss. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Dillon, who had previously defeated other heavyweight contenders Gunboat Smith and Fireman Jim Smith, was the logical choice for Jess Willard to defend his laurels against. Instead, the lazy champion preferred to join Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West Show and make public appearances and exhibitions, instead of facing the dangerous Dillon. Willard would not defend his title until 1919, when he was slaughtered by Jack Dempsey in a blood-soaked Toledo ring. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>The failure of luring Willard in the ring was a major disappointment for Dillon, who had the style to give Willard trouble. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Mr. Baker takes the readers on a funhouse ride through the years in arenas all over the country where the courageous Dillon would lace his gloves up against ANYONE who would climb in the ring with him.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26511\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26511\" class=\" wp-image-26511\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot.jpg 451w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot-101x128.jpg 101w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-posing-shot-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dillon posing shot.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>The stories of Dillon\u2019s bouts with George Chip, Frank Moran, Battling Levinsky, George Chip and Frank Klaus are simply fascinating. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TableContents\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>In his marvelous description of Dillon\u2019s November 10, 1916 fight against Tommy Gibbons in St. Paul, MN, where he was outboxed over 10 rounds, the author added his typically clever remarks, \u201cAt the time when Dillon needed to paint a pretty picture, he couldn\u2019t find any brushes. Or maybe he was out of paint.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Those portraitures are a staple of Mr. Baker\u2019s exuberant writing style.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26510\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26510\" class=\" wp-image-26510\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"1115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose.jpg 511w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose-100x128.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jack-Dillon-ring-pose-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jack Dillon ring pose.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As usual, the readers will get an abundance of information not only on Dillon, but on all the fighters that squared off against him.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This wonderful book will entertain you during the hot summer months and onwards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After reading this book, check out the other enthralling books by Mark Allen Baker that include<em> TONY CANZONERI \u2013 The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion,<\/em> <em>WILLIE PEP \u2013 A Biography of the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Century\u2019s Greatest Featherweight,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Johnny Kilbane \u2013 The BOXING LIFE of a FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION, The Fighting Times of Abe Attell, LOU AMBERS \u2013 A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer, The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937<\/em><\/strong><strong>, <em>CONNECTICUT BOXING \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>THE FIGHTS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE FIGHT GAME<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>, Between the Ropes at Madison Square <\/em><\/strong><strong>Garden, and <em>Battling Nelson \u2013 The Durable Dane<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Mr. Baker\u2019s books can be purchased in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon, in paperback and Nook Book versions at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Barnes and Noble\u2019s website, and at bookstores around the globe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26496\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-1024x935.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1161\" height=\"1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-1024x935.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-128x117.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-32x29.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-16T110002.179.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26469\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1.jpg 241w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/florida-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 36pt;\">Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inducts 20 People at Summertime Ceremony<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by MARK WEISENMILLER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Photos courtesy of the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26472\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"1192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Program.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>PETERSBURG, FL.<\/em> There was much fun and frolic at the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (FLBHOF) Induction Ceremony &#8211; held here at a Hilton hotel from June 20-22, 2025. For those who attended, they did so with zest and enthusiasm. The FLBHOF inducted 20 people: one for the <u>MEDIA; HISTORIAN, AND PROMOTER<\/u> departments (Bill Calogero; Mike Silver, and J. Russell Peltz, respectively); two in the <u>OFFICIALS\/COMMISSIONS<\/u> section (Dr. Tim Carlson and William \u201cBill\u201d Ray); three in the <u>TRAINERS\/MANAGERS<\/u> division (Osmiri \u201cMoro\u201d Fernandez Jr.; Roosevelt Stanley McKinley Jr., and Tony Morgan); four in the <u>PARTICIPANTS <\/u>department (Aaron Jacobs; Roy Jones Senior; John David Lyons, and Tony Spain), and, finally, in the <u>FIGHTERS<\/u> category, eight boxers (Juan La Porte; Jose \u201cKing\u201d Roman; Byron Mitchell; Lee Sala; Charles Whittaker; Timur Ibragimov; Freddie Delgado, and Laura Ramsey).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26487\" style=\"width: 1155px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26487\" class=\" wp-image-26487\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1145\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-before-the-ceremony.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1145px) 100vw, 1145px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF Class of Inductees before the ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Come at five p.m. on Friday, June 20<sup>th<\/sup>, there was a meet-and-greet cocktail party. When those in attendance were not sipping their cocktails, some of them put in bids on a variety of items put atop white linen covered rectangular tables. Some of the items were a large autographed picture of Jack Nicholson smoking a cigar and watching intently a smoke ring that he exhaled; an autographed uniform jersey of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen; an autographed picture of Taylor Swift; old red colored Everlast boxing gloves; an old Miami Dolphins football helmet; various color pictures of past boxers, from all weight divisions, and large framed boxing posters of past boxing matches.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26486\" style=\"width: 1183px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26486\" class=\" wp-image-26486\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1173\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Dr.-Tim-Carson-Ringside-Physician-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1173px) 100vw, 1173px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Class of 2025 Dr. Tim Carson &#8211; Ringside Physician (C) with Bob Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On Saturday morning, fist castings were available for those who wanted them and, from 9.30 to 11 am, there was a seminar led by past FLBHOF inductee and boxing referee Brian Garry. The seminar began with an explanation of timekeepers\u2019 duties, and, at this point, the mood in the seminar room grew somber for the following reason: Garry\u2019s wife, past FLBHOF inductee and timekeeper Phyllis Garry, died but a few months prior to the 2025 Induction Ceremony weekend. The husband and wife often worked as a team &#8211; he refereeing, she being the timekeeper at said matches &#8211; and did so at both domestic and international bouts. The news of her death became known largely at the 2025 Induction Ceremony weekend among its participants and visitors. For those of us who knew Phyllis, her death leaves a void that may be unfillable.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Besides being a referee, Brian Garry is also a timekeeper, and he told the 30 members of the audience that \u201ca timekeeper must be ready for anything. I once worked 18 fights in a row (as a timekeeper) down in Fort Myers (Florida).\u201d Then he talked about judging. \u201cThe (the judges) are locked in,\u201d he explained. \u201cA judge has no replay, and his job is difficult if the action is in the far corner where he is seated.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26484\" style=\"width: 1134px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26484\" class=\" wp-image-26484\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x1019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1124\" height=\"1119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x1019.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x764.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF inductee Jose Alonzo (C), Bob Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then Garry became noticeably more energized &#8211; he began moving more and the tone and pitch of his voice changed &#8211; as he talked about refereeing. \u201cWhenever I see a referee not moving, I get mad. Referees should always be moving in the ring. Referees who stand still are not world class referees,\u201d he forcibly said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26483\" style=\"width: 1046px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26483\" class=\" wp-image-26483\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1024x953.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1036\" height=\"963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1024x953.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-768x715.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-128x119.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-David-Lyons-Class-of-2025-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1036px) 100vw, 1036px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John David Lyons Class of 2025 (C) with Steve Canton (R) and Bob Alexander (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After this came much discussion of ring generalship (it was agreed, by all present, that this is best defined as the pugilist who is controlling the pace of the bout); the many pre-fight responsibilities of a referee; the various tricks that a boxer will do to an opponent (one such favorite is a boxer purposefully hitting an opponent on his or her hip joint; this causes much pain and can greatly debilitate a boxer); a showing of a video clip of eight fights which should have been stopped by referees much earlier than they were (in one of these bouts, one boxer was hit 30 consecutive times by his opponent before the referee finally stopped the match), and a demonstration, by two young boxers, as Garry told the\u00a0 referee what a referee does and what he or she is looking for, as the young boxers demonstrated their boxing skills.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26482\" style=\"width: 1175px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26482\" class=\" wp-image-26482\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1024x909.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1165\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1024x909.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-128x114.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Class-of-2025-Welcomes-Aaron-Jacobs-C-with-Steve-Canton-R-and-Bob-Alexander-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Class of 2025 Welcomes Aaron Jacobs (C) with Steve Canton (R) and Bob Alexander (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All during Saturday, long time boxing announcer Bob Alexander, who is also on the FLBHOF Board of Directors, conducted interviews with past and present inductees (the numerous events of the weekend were live streamed on the Internet). Alexander, himself a past FLBHOF inductee, was the Master of Ceremonies for the Saturday night gala dinner and the Sunday induction ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26481\" style=\"width: 1158px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26481\" class=\" wp-image-26481\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x963.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1148\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x963.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x120.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Billy-Calogero-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF inductee Billy Calogero (C) with Bob Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For those in attendance who were not watching the interviews, many said people attended a showing of the documentary film entitled <em>Worth The Fight<\/em>. This film, which is about eight boxers who trained, and some still train, at Canton\u2019s boxing gym in Fort Myers, has been shown at past FLBHOF Induction Ceremony weekends. Yet this year was different for Canton told the audience that it is now available on Apple TV and Hoopla and is also available for purchase on DVD. Canton also told the audience that the director has added more interviews to the final cut of the film, thus increasing its\u2019 time length, and, as a result, since the movie is longer, it thus can qualify and may earn an Academy Award nomination at the 2026 Oscars ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26480\" style=\"width: 1222px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26480\" class=\" wp-image-26480\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x916.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1212\" height=\"1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x916.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x114.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x29.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Boxing-Trainer-Roosevelt-Stacy-McKinley-Jr.-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxing Trainer Roosevelt Stacy McKinley, Jr. &#8211; Class of 2025 (C) with Bob Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next came a round table (which was a long rectangular table) discussion, moderated by Canton, with a panel consisting of Peltz; Silver, and long-time boxing writer and broadcasting commentator Randy Gordon (the latter was also the keynote speaker) at the Saturday evening gala dinner. Canton\u2019s first question was \u201cWhat was your favorite weight class?\u201d and here is how they answered:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Peltz: \u201cNo particular weight class. What gives me pleasure is seeing an audience at the end of a fight that I promoted standing and applauding.\u201d Silver: \u201cThe toughest was the middleweight division because they have the speed of lightweights and the power like heavyweights to knock somebody out.\u201d Gordon: \u201cI started following the heavyweights. Now, if you are a great fighter, in any weight division, I will follow you. Now, it\u2019s usually the little guys, the lightweights that I watch.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26479\" style=\"width: 1176px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26479\" class=\" wp-image-26479\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x831.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1166\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x831.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x623.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x104.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Congratulations-Boxing-trainer-Tony-Morgan-Class-of-2025-C-with-Bob-Alexander-R-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1166px) 100vw, 1166px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Congratulations Boxing trainer Tony Morgan &#8211; Class of 2025 (C) with Bob Alexander (R) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Canton and the panel members also talked about the Ali-Frazier I fight in March of 1971; the increase in weight divisions and champions as compared to past decades, and the lack of great fighters now in the 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0century.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The gala dinner started with the traditional Ten-Count in which Alexander read a list of names of people in and\/or affiliated with boxing who died since the last gala dinner in June of 2024. Among those named were Joey Archer, George Foreman, Mike McCallum, and Phyllis Garry. In past years, it was Phyllis who clanged the bell at past FLBHOF gala dinners; this year it was her husband, Brian.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26477\" style=\"width: 1060px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26477\" class=\" wp-image-26477\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x980.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x980.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x735.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x122.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Laura-Ramsey-C-Bob-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF Inductee Laura Ramsey (C), Bob Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The annual FLBHOF President\u2019s Message then followed. Traditionally, such speeches are, in tone, equivalent to January State of the Union speeches by U.S. Presidents&#8212;i.e., always optimistic, and so was this speech. \u201cThank you, and congratulations to all of this year\u2019s inductees,\u201d began Canton. \u201cEvery year, more and more people attend these gala dinners. This year, we had 300 people buy tickets (for the gala dinner).\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26476\" style=\"width: 1119px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26476\" class=\" wp-image-26476\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bob-Alexander-L-2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Charles-Whitaker-C-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bob Alexander (L), 2025 FLBHOF Inductee Charles Whitaker (C) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gordon, as noted, gave the keynote address. He approached the podium with a bouncing-on-the-balls-of-his-feet enthusiasm of a corporate executive in charge of Procurement and Sales. One expected his keynote speech to end with the sentence: \u201cAll right, men and women, now get out there and sell.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m a little guy with a big mouth,\u201d admitted Gordon. \u201cI ask many people \u2019Why do you come to these events?\u2019 One person said, \u2018We\u2019re here to support one another.\u2019 All of us share this love of this sport of boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then he talked about the success of black Americans in boxing, starting from the time of Jack Johnson in the early 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century. He finished by saying \u201cIn this room you will find love; success; and admiration. This is boxing. I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.\u201d After he concluded the speech, he received enthusiastic applause.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26475\" style=\"width: 1035px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26475\" class=\" wp-image-26475\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1025\" height=\"1025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Steve-Canton-R-Bob-Alexander-L-and-2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-King-Roman-C.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Steve Canton (R), Bob Alexander (L) and 2025 FLBHOF inductee Jose King Roman (C).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Came time for various awards. <em>The Don Hazelton Scholarship Award<\/em> went to Janiyah Rawls (grand-daughter of former boxer Nate Campbell); <em>The Walter A. \u201cButch\u201d Flansburg Award<\/em> to 16-year old boxer Sebastain Perez (his father, Oscar Perez of Venezuela, was a police officer helicopter pilot who, for his protests against that country\u2019s dictator, was murdered by said dictator\u2019s henchmen); a <em>Special Achievement Award<\/em> to boxing judge Efrain LeBron and boxing company business owner and operator William Ramirez, and a <em>Lifetime Award<\/em>, also in Butch Flansburg\u2019s name, to health and fitness expert John Azari (who has invented two patented fitness machines; he also has a black belt in judo from the United States Judo Federation). The night ended with the awarding of door prizes and a raffle.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26474\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26474\" class=\" wp-image-26474\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-1024x886.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-1024x886.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-768x665.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-poses-with-2025-inductee-Juan-Laporte-C-and-Bob-Alexander-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L) poses with 2025 inductee Juan Laporte (C) and Bob Alexander (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sunday dawned early or so, it seemed because the gala dinner ended late and the following morning was started with a hot breakfast. That ended at 10 am and, one hour later, began the induction ceremony. Slightly before the start, there was the usual lackadaisical but eventually orderly lining up of the inductees. This happened at the back of the hotel\u2019s large seminar room. Each inductee wore a red polo shirt and black slacks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After a local American Legion\u2019s unit members brought to the front of the room a U.S. flag, in walked the inductees, in pairs, and in various moods. Some were happy; some were somber, and some &#8211; as evidence of their facial expressions and body language &#8211; were simply following the herd. People happily and vigorously gave congratulations to the inductees.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26473\" style=\"width: 1247px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26473\" class=\" wp-image-26473\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1237\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-128x71.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Class-of-Inductees.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">2025 FLBHOF Class of Inductees.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alexander was, as noted, MC for the ceremony and Canton and his wife Beth handed the inductees their FLBHOF plaques and rings as Alexander called each one to the stage. The first inductee was actually a 2024 inductee who could not attend that year\u2019s ceremony; this was ringside physician Dr. Mark Gordon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first two inductees of the Class of 2025 are dead. The first was middleweight boxer Lee Sala. Born in Donora, Pennsylvania (same hometown as former Major League Baseball star players Stan Musial and Ken Griffey Jr.) in 1926, he would finish his boxing career with a record of 76 wins and only seven losses. Forty-eight of those 76 wins came by way of knock out. Accepting on behalf of Sala was his friend Eddie Ortega who talked about Tampa\u2019s long boxing affiliated history as well as talking about Sala. In his later years, Sala became a deputy sheriff for the Hillsborough County (political seat of Tampa) Sheriff\u2019s Office; he died in December of 2012. \u201cBoxing was a beautiful sport back then (when Sala boxed),\u201d Ortega reminisced.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next was the late participant Tony Spain who, in his younger days, was a boxer and in his later years became a boxing trainer. After he retired from boxing, Spain devoted the remainder of his life to passing along his considerable knowledge of boxing and physical fitness to anyone who asked. Accepting on his behalf was his friend Aaron Jako. \u201cTony was an ambassador to the sport,\u201d Jako told the audience of approximately 400 people. Brian Garry then did a Ten-Count bell ringing for Sala and Spain while the audience stood.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26471\" style=\"width: 1112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26471\" class=\" wp-image-26471\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-837x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1102\" height=\"1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-837x1024.jpg 837w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-768x940.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-1256x1536.jpg 1256w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-105x128.jpg 105w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Jose-Alonzo-R-and-his-wife-Cristina-share-a-tender-moment.jpg 1674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1102px) 100vw, 1102px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF inductee Jose Alonzo (R) and his wife Cristina share a tender moment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now it was time for the living inductees. Class of 2025 inductee number three was ringside physician Dr. Tim Carlson. He was born in 1956 in Illinois and worked as a ringside physician at both amateur and professional fights. In his induction speech, he noted that \u201cThe legacy that is in this room is humbling. I\u2019m so humbled.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then it was time for boxing judge William \u201cBill\u201d Ray. This inductee, born in Miami, Florida in 1953, stated \u201cI\u2019m deeply honored. When I started in 1991, I couldn\u2019t imagine that this would lead to some of the most memorable moments of my life. I grew up around boxing; it was part of the fabric of my neighborhood and times. Muhammad Ali lived three houses down from us and my family and I got to know him. Thank you for allowing me to be part of boxing history.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After boxing participant Aaron Jacobs was inducted, then it came time for the following inductee: electrician; police officer; boxer, and boxing trainer Ray Jones Senior. This remarkable man, who has led an action and event filled life, is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He was not present; Roy Jones Senior is now disabled. His friend, and 2016 FLBHOF inductee, Tommy Kimmons accepted on behalf of Jones Senior.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Announcer John David Lyons was the next inductee. He is just the fifth boxing announcer to be inducted into the FLBHOF. \u201cIn the sport of boxing, and also in life, it\u2019s all about the fighters. If it wasn\u2019t for the fighters, none of us would be here,\u201d said Lyons.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Calogero, the following inductee, stated in his speech that \u201cI\u2019ve been in boxing for close to four decades. If it\u2019s not for the fighters, we don\u2019t have a sport. For the young fans of today, it\u2019s important for them to learn boxing history. I would ask young boxing fans to read as much boxing history as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Historian Mike Silver, in a thick New York accent, told the audience in his induction speech, \u00a0\u201cWhat brings us together this weekend is our love of boxing. Boxing can be a character developer for young people. My intention has been to educate and entertain. I like to think that I\u2019ve done my part in preserving boxing history.\u201d Silver is the author of three books about boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26478\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26478\" class=\" wp-image-26478\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-inductee-Byron-Mitchel-C-with-Bob-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF inductee Byron Mitchel (C) with Bob Alexander (L) and FLBHOF President Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Promoter J. Russell Peltz was next. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism and shortly afterwards, began to work on the sports desk of The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin newspaper. However, he segued into becoming a boxing promoter. \u201cToday,\u201d he began his induction speech, \u201cI get a ring. Yesterday, I got a cast of my fist. I\u2019m not sure why. But I suggest that, in the future, if you want to make a cast of a boxing promoter, make it of him writing a check or bouncing a check. I made it 50 years as a promoter and the last six years as a consultant.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now came the three inductees of the trainers\/managers department; the first of these was Cuban-born Osmiri \u201cMoro\u201d Fernadez Jr. He spoke in Spanish and an interpreter converted the speech into English for the audience. \u201cI want to thank the entire boxing committee. It\u2019s been many years of hard work and dedication, and I want to thank all of my family for being here. Thank you so much for everything,\u201d gushed Ferandez. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Roosevelt Stack McKinley Junior was born in Mississippi. Eventually, he made his way to Michigan and, for 25 years, worked for Don King. As he took to the stage, the song \u201cAin\u2019t No Stoppin\u2019 Us Now\u201d was heard. \u201cI didn\u2019t write a script. I\u2019m just coming up here naturally,\u201d said Class of 2025 inductee McKinley Jr. \u201cWhen I got into boxing, I was trying to find my way in life. I didn\u2019t realize that I was going to be in boxing for 50 years. I didn\u2019t realize that boxing can give you the opportunities to sit down with kings and queens and presidents. I\u2019m still working. I\u2019m still in the game.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Trainer Tony Morgan followed. He worked with both male and female boxers. \u201cThank you for everybody who put this together,\u201d said an overwhelmed Morgan. \u201cThanks for this; thanks to everybody, and God bless the U.S.A.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now came the final department of the inductees: the fighters. The first inductee of this section was light heavyweight Freddie Delgado. He spoke in Spanish. No translator was present and thus much of the audience had no idea what he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26485\" style=\"width: 997px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26485\" class=\" wp-image-26485\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-FLBHOF-Inductee-Juan-Laporte-and-his-wife-Luci-Cruz-Laporte.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2025 FLBHOF Inductee Juan Laporte and his wife Luci Cruz-Laporte.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Uzbekistan-born Timur Ibragimov had more than 200 amateur fights before he turned professional. His record after he retired from boxing was 31 wins; 4 losses, and 1 draw. This powerful boxer was clearly humbled and even shy when he gave his speech. \u201cI\u2019m so happy. I grew up in a small town 8.000 miles from here and it\u2019s all because of the boxing that I\u2019m here. I\u2019m so nervous. I want to say a special thank you to my family.\u201d Ibragimov then stopped talking; he was so overwhelmed, it was not clear if he could continue his speech.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Byron Mitchell was a young boxer whose pugilistic skills caught the attention of Don King and greatly impressed the famed promoter. Mitchell took many minutes to compose himself before speaking. He never got control of his emotions and broke down crying during his speech. Between the crying, he managed to say, \u201cThank you to the Florida Boxing Commission.\u201d Staring directly at his children, who were seated in front of him, Mitchell said \u201cI did this (his boxing career) for you. I did it for you kids and I hope that you can be proud of me and say, \u2018That\u2019s my dad,\u2019 when they think of me.\u201d This was, at the time, the most clearly heartfelt speech any inductee of the Class of 2025 gave -until two speakers later.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The only female member of the Class of 2025, Laura Ramsey, has the nickname of <em>Lady Ram<\/em>. This grandmother, who was born in Lake Wales, Florida and who can give the impression of being quite intimidating, was surprisingly subdued during her induction speech. \u201cThanks, everybody, for being here. I\u2019m making this speech from my heart so please bear with me. I didn\u2019t think that I would be inducted at my age, at 55, but I truly love to fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now came what was easily the most heartfelt inductee speech and it was by the Cayman Islands-born retired super middleweight boxer Charles Whittaker. His boxing career would lead him to a final record of 43 wins (21 by way of knock out); 16 losses, and 2 draws. Yet he spent much of his speech talking about how the racism that he both experienced and saw in the Cayman Islands affected him in his boyhood.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAll of my life,\u201d he began, \u201cI heard \u2018Charles, you\u2019re never going to be anything in this world. I was told this at the age of six.\u201d He told stories to the enraptured crowd of being called nigger; a black monkey, a black boy from the bush, and other such words and phrases \u201cand you cannot believe how these words can hurt a boy.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whittaker became so despondent, he said, that he was planning to commit suicide by hanging himself. He was going to do so when he heard a radio news report about Mike Tyson who, like Whittaker, spent time in a reform school. Tyson gave Whittaker hope. \u201cIn my mind,\u201d said Whittaker, \u201cI ran (i.e., boxing roadwork) with Tyson, while he was training. I was thinking in my mind (that) I was running with Tyson away from our troubles.\u201d His speech ended and the audience gave Whittaker a long and long ovation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">No sensible speaker who had to follow Whittaker\u2019s stunning speech would try to better it and Jose \u201cKing\u201d Roman &#8211; Puerto Rico\u2019s first work heavyweight boxing title challenger and the next inductee &#8211; wisely did not even try. Roman, who participated in the first heavyweight championship boxing match to be held in Tokyo, Japan (on September 1, 1973, where he was knocked out by George Foreman in the opening frame), was in a wheelchair and said simply \u201cGracias. Thank you, everyone, thank you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Juan LaPorte was the last inductee. Born in November 24, 1959 in Puerto Rico, he had a short amateur career before turning pro. In 1989 his son drowned, and, in La Porte\u2019s grief, he buried his World Boxing Commission (WBC) featherweight belt (which he won in 1982) with his son. The then president of the WBC, upon hearing of this, sent LaPorte a replacement title belt.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When LaPorte retired in 1999; his record was 40 wins; 16 losses, and 1 draw. He lives in Puerto Rico where he has since dedicated his life to training children of all ages, on how to box. \u201cI finally made it,\u201d he said with a laugh. \u201cBeing a little guy, I guess now that I\u2019m in the (Florida Boxing) Hall of Fame, I\u2019m a big guy. Now people will appreciate me for the rest of my life.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For information on visiting the wonderful Florida Boxing Hall of Fame, it is located at 4220 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida (239-275-5275).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26488\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T144034.215.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26489\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069.jpg 828w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069-128x64.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069-32x16.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mail-2025-07-15T152643.069-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Johnny Spell Takes on Chancellor Batttenberg on Saturday, July 19th at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA\u00a0Plus undefeated Danny Bodish, Christopher Clark, Ivan Dychko &amp; Daniyar Yelenussinov<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26490\" style=\"width: 935px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26490\" class=\" wp-image-26490\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"925\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/F2uywFMW4AAgyPz.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johnny Spell (L) in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pittsburgh, PA (July 2025)&#8211;On Saturday night, July 19th, Integrity Pro Boxing will present an outstanding night of boxing as Johnny Spell will take on Chancellor Battenberg in a eight-round lightweight bout at The Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The card will be televised live on Sportsnet Pittsburgh beginning at XX PM ET.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Spell of Pittsburgh has a record of 10-2 with four knockouts. The 29 year-old is a six-year pro and has victories over Phillip Ryan Carroll (1-0), Osvaldo Morales (4-1) and his last bout when he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Eric Hernandez (12-1) on April 12th in Hanover, Maryland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Battenberg, 26, of Kingwood, Texas of 4-5 with four knockouts. Battenberg has faced four undefeated foes and is coming a six-round majority decision defeated to Christopher S. Gonzalez on July 27, 2024 in Baytown, Texas,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Eight-Round Bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ivan Dychko (14-0, 13 KOs) of Kissimmee, Florida via Kazakhstan takes on an opponent to be names in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Daniyar Yeleussinov (12-0, 7 KOs) will fight (26-5, 17 KOs) of Cebu City, Philippines in a welterweight contest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Six-round bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Danny Bodish (4-0, 2 KOs) takes on Joshua Draughter (5-5-1, 1 KO) of New Orleans in a featherweight bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-Round Bouts:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Christopher Clark (1-0, 1 KO) fights Brandon Meyer (0-1) of Nebraska in a super welterweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a battle of debuting lightweights, Khalil Saunders of Pittsburgh takes on Richie Loew of Bellaire, Ohio.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Liubomir Ozhovych of New York via Ukraine debuts against Jarell Sanders (1-4, 1 KO) of Charleroi, PA in a super middleweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hariff Rosado of Yonkers, NY will square off with an opponent to be named in a welterweight fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Youngstown middleweight 1-0 Darius &#8220;Mo Buckets&#8221; Hanshaw will take on an opponent to be named.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets are Priced at\u00a0$64.70, $86.30, $167.00 (with taxes) and can be\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Gu0EG4CqvKErLSm2qlxE5S1bjiQQAZXPE_Sp9omexPrFwee-3CPBMTe2bUFwCotlIvsXjwrN3vGpxg8oy6oSeXB18NBCA737QurKoTRyGrjNt-BGOl9v2J65WSK1rPoUAjGhZIZDYLPTNzG1XeMGUxecqRLdb96UrU7NvcC0HgFTpoAXs6Cyi-pz4eWIAiKGSwCix3503UkSL7DBOTxqHy6FQO4hYVYi_EfZfuBhIMPti57m8J6zaaaIv9otEEgEvNvYGrWELt3z2-zDm6cW8Q==&amp;c=mNyfNyrb7i-pFZcCKLuD9pvc5SyavCFktfoUlKgqN-oD9Nqm1fQ6vg==&amp;ch=5CcoGU6T08Fp81zooYqXOlLefYhBdmBw9woLgQ1wOgSxH_QoGXwNpQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PURCHASED BY CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Undefeated and Undisputed Junior Featherweight Champion Naoya Inoue to defend titles against top ranked challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev on September 14th in Nagoya, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26464\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1132\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0.webp 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GvfYmQwXAAA_Lja.0-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-entry-hero__header-wrap\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the greatest fighters of this decade is none other than Japan&#8217;s favorite sone &#8211; Naoya Inoue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To his credit Inoue has emerged as one of the boxing&#8217;s most exciting stars of the last two decades. With an awesome record of 30-0 (27 KO&#8217;s), Naoya, who is a major fan favorite, always goes for the knockout, with the result being a knockout percentage of 90%!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He won his first world title back in 2014 when he won the vacant WBC light flyweight title after stopping Adriean Hernandez in the 6th round at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.\u00a0 After defending his with a TKO over Samartlek,\u00a0 Inoue captured the WBO junior bantamweight crown after stopping Warlito Parrenas via second round KO on December 29, 2015, at the Arake Coliseum in Tokyo. After that fight he defended the title successfully 6 more times.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On May 25, 2018, <strong>Inoue captured the WBA bantamweight title by knocking out Jamie McDonnell in the first round on May 25, 2018. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In his next fight he not only retained his WBA crown against Emmanuel Rodriguez on a first round KO. In that fight he also won Emmanuel&#8217;s IBF bantamweight belt.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It was in his next fight that he beat fellow Japanese and legendary Nonito Donaire by unanimous decision in one of the most exciting fights in bantamweight history on November 7, 2019, at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan to retained both his titles.\u00a0 He defended his title five more times the fourth one in a rematch against Donaire on June 7, 2022, this time by a second round TKO.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-entry-hero__header-wrap\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Inoue then moved up to the super bantamweight division where he won the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles stopping champion Stephen Fulton by 8th round TKO. In his next fight he also won the WBA and IBF super bantamweight knocking out Marlon Tapales via 10th round KO, thereby becoming the undisputed super bantamweight champion on December 26, 2023.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26463\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26463\" class=\"wp-image-26463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a.webp 667w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a-243x300.webp 243w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a-104x128.webp 104w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a-26x32.webp 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inoue_276e2cbe9a-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Undefeated Champion Naoya Inoue<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After winning his last four fights &#8211; all by KO, Inoue is now officially set to face former unified super bantamweight titlist Murodjon Akhmadaliev (15-1, 11 KO&#8217;s) on September 14th in Nagoya, Japan.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"U6Kapq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Murodjon Akhmadalieve&#8217;s only loss was against Marlon Tapales on April 8, 2023, after successfully defending his titles three times after winning the belts on a split decision against then champion Danile Roman on January 30, 2020.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26468\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26468\" class=\" wp-image-26468\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"888\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e.webp 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e-300x260.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e-128x111.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e-32x28.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/murodjon_f448627f7e-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"Wun5FZ\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The co-feature on the Inoue-Akhmadaliev bout will feature Yoshiki Takei (11-0, 9 KO) defending his WBO bantamweight belt against fellow bruiser Christian Media (24-4, 17 KO).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It should be one hell of an event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26451\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1.jpg 587w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1-125x128.jpg 125w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513641539_30702971859301170_8543180558169314873_n-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"html-h1 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1vvkbs x1heor9g x1qlqyl8 x1pd3egz x1a2a7pz\" style=\"text-align: center;\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame gears up for 17th Induction Day on July 19, 2025 in Belfast, New York<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p id=\"7atHFj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Scott Burt<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">BELFAST, NEW YORK (KNUCKLE TOWN, USA) &#8211; Two years ago Bare Knuckle Fighter <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" style=\"color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JoeHitman187Elmore?__cft__[0]=AZXvmWiAIhs-JLb_6neMKfbhXUJQ4I4tu_Tn0olrOxuJr3kZfViUH3dvQobHV0OScjGjecqkSp0aDwaDW_3fk4KpppkkR_-i16AKwZUlGDpw7LDWfsmngQRxYLJrWir4VdclRwVfq0E6dbLz1_Du8TQFAIuBS9PxHM3WIQ7ZOSUQkQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">Joe Elmore<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> took the Under 200 pound title in our 15th Annual <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" style=\"color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BKBHOF?__cft__[0]=AZXvmWiAIhs-JLb_6neMKfbhXUJQ4I4tu_Tn0olrOxuJr3kZfViUH3dvQobHV0OScjGjecqkSp0aDwaDW_3fk4KpppkkR_-i16AKwZUlGDpw7LDWfsmngQRxYLJrWir4VdclRwVfq0E6dbLz1_Du8TQFAIuBS9PxHM3WIQ7ZOSUQkQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> Celebration\u2019s John L. Sullivan Bar-pulling contest!!! It was sponsored by HOF Member Referee <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" style=\"color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bill.clancy.98?__cft__[0]=AZXvmWiAIhs-JLb_6neMKfbhXUJQ4I4tu_Tn0olrOxuJr3kZfViUH3dvQobHV0OScjGjecqkSp0aDwaDW_3fk4KpppkkR_-i16AKwZUlGDpw7LDWfsmngQRxYLJrWir4VdclRwVfq0E6dbLz1_Du8TQFAIuBS9PxHM3WIQ7ZOSUQkQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">Bill Clancy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>. What\u2019s the origin on the contest? Come next week for our 17th Annual Event July 18 &amp; 19 and find out!!!! Got your tickets? Full schedule below\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26467\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1051\" height=\"953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n.jpg 823w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n-768x696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/517907485_30868772052721149_6350287799549304931_n-128x116.jpg 128w, 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26453\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-1024x645.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1305\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-1536x968.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514006237_30703170862614603_7630709473277414872_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1305px) 100vw, 1305px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26457\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1224\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1033-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26461\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1157\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1041-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26456\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1299\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-1536x972.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/513519597_30703171302614559_4758939370002651898_n-32x20.jpg 32w, 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https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514181150_30703171215947901_4735340479871283028_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\" \/><\/a>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26448 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-1024x273.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"827\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-1024x273.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-128x34.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T145520.648-e1751399853701-32x9.jpg 32w, 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style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0017Uda668LjsiQ_eNg9MsOWuR92tfS-CU2ixWJEKLNN37oDI6tdhwemuQ43TC0oQwFBWChlkPdhZZrHJEKeQxFQLfJ0rOAgioKg55Nr7uCqBbByskRCd3LhIHFuD5aF7QHqoJNChHdROr-OcnMr4xp0Wet-Iatthel&amp;c=aRW1iP4Ooy5S7lbOH4jjKzXupjHTubOM0QLCmoPVUn0sjvRwlcWG5g==&amp;ch=_EVzPPJuucCnrpZjNAV2oEXHKPh4r28M7HJq3C9R5kuJMxDjps_E2w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.Fightbook.com<\/a>\u00a0for one of the most anticipated combat sports events of the summer: The Butterfly Brawl, taking place August 16th at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. This spectacular open-air event will unfold under the stars, surrounded by stars, featuring a stacked card headlined by Brandon \u201cCannon\u201d Adams and a special live performance by Mix Master Mike of the legendary Beastie Boys.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This event is more than just an unforgettable night of boxing and music\u2014it\u2019s a charity-driven celebration of community, talent, and purpose. All proceeds from this year\u2019s Butterfly Brawl will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Santa Monica Police Activities League, continuing the tradition of Fightbook\u2019s commitment to giving back.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Calling All Fighters:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fightbook is now accepting registrations for fighters who want to compete on the August 16th card. Only those who register at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0017Uda668LjsiQ_eNg9MsOWuR92tfS-CU2ixWJEKLNN37oDI6tdhwemuQ43TC0oQwFBWChlkPdhZZrHJEKeQxFQLfJ0rOAgioKg55Nr7uCqBbByskRCd3LhIHFuD5aF7QHqoJNChHdROrd1fzqZcQzr6pNYYUXQUoD&amp;c=aRW1iP4Ooy5S7lbOH4jjKzXupjHTubOM0QLCmoPVUn0sjvRwlcWG5g==&amp;ch=_EVzPPJuucCnrpZjNAV2oEXHKPh4r28M7HJq3C9R5kuJMxDjps_E2w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fightbook.com<\/a>\u00a0will be considered for a slot on the card.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Registration is 100% free, with no commitments or strings attached\u2014just an opportunity to be seen, be matched, and be a part of something extraordinary.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">What Is Fightbook?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fightbook is the revolutionary new platform for the fight world\u2014think of it as the social network for fighters, fans, and fight professionals. It\u2019s where talent gets discovered, matchmakers connect, and opportunities like the Butterfly Brawl are just the beginning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About the Butterfly Ball &amp; Brawl:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Over the years, the Butterfly Ball &amp; Brawl has grown into a can\u2019t-miss annual tradition, attracting celebrities, athletes, influencers, and champions of charity alike. Previous events have raised tens of thousands of dollars for worthy causes and featured unforgettable matchups in unforgettable settings.\u00a0Past performances have included The Black Eyed Peas, Too $hort, Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, and Jermaine Dupri, drawing thousands of fans and raising critical funds for the fight against cancer.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Don\u2019t miss your shot.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you\u2019re a rising star or a seasoned warrior looking for your next stage, Fightbook.com is the only way in.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"content-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder returns to the ring and stops Tyrrell Herndon in dominant return!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"content-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\">Wilder is now on a major comeback trail looking to regain his lost title<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"content-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Summer has finally come.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nothing is better than vacations, summer blockbuster movies, outside concerts, swimming at the beach, and watching the great former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder returning to the prize ring to beat the heck out of and stop his opponent Tyrrell Herndon nearly senseless\u00a0 in 7 rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was Wilder&#8217;s first win in over two years, and it appears that the Bronze Bomber is back.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was if Wilder rose to the loud bugle tunes of &#8220;Reveille&#8221; awakening him on his way back to the boxing wars.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taking on Tyrrell Herndon, of San Antonio Texas,\u00a0 who entered the ring winning his last three fights and posting an impressive record of\u00a0 24-5 (15 KO&#8217;s), former the heavyweight king Wilder proved he is a fighter to still reckon with as he dominated Tyrrell Herndon every round of the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26442\" style=\"width: 1203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26442\" class=\"wp-image-26442 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1193\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0.avif 802w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0-128x85.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2155655175_large_image_0-1x1.avif 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Deontay Wilder in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though the bout was scheduled for ten rounds, Wilder pummeled Herndon, 218 1\/4 pounds, to win a smashing\u00a0 seventh-round TKO in the main event of a BLK Prime pay-per-view Friday night before an excited crowd at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Bronze Bomber has, indeed, returned and is now looking to rejoin the list of top heavyweights in the world &#8211; and gosh, boxing surely needs him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All things considered, Deontay Wilder, 225 1\/2 pounds, started the fight behind his long, stabbing left jab and short left hooks. He also appeared both composed and\u00a0 patient and seemed to want to box as many rounds as possible to shake off his ring rust.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) started the bout jabbing and keeping his opponent at bay, while landing some short left hooks to the chins along with a rarely used right hand every once in awhile\u00a0 in his debut for Nelson Lopez&#8217;s Global Combat Collective promotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Under new trainer Don House, Wilder incorporated the left jab more than he ever did\u00a0 often slammed his left hook to the head and chin of of Herndon&#8217;s in the early rounds. The left hook was so potent that every time it landed Herndon stumbled and retreated to the ropes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the first two rounds, Herndon, to his credit, managed to avoid Wilder&#8217;s overhand rights and crosses until the later part of round 2. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then with less than 30 seconds left,\u00a0 \u00a0Wilder landed a right to the head, followed by a left jab, then capped off by a jarring left hook that spun Herndon around like a broken top until he crashed to the ring floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bravely, Herndon managed to the rise and beat the count until the bell rang to end the stanza.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wilder dominated the first five rounds with his left jabs and left hooks, even though Herndon did exchange some hard shots with the former champion in round five.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round six,\u00a0 Herndon noticeably slowed down giving the &#8220;Bronze Bomber&#8221; Wilder with more opportunities to land his newly activated right hand. Near the round&#8217;s end, Wilder came to life like the assassin he is famous for, and started attacking Herndon mercilessly around the ring and knocking him into the ropes. This continued in a one-sided fashion until Wilder scored with another left hook and some overhand rights to the side of the Texan&#8217;s head that dropped him for the second time in the bout when Herndon&#8217;s glove touched the canvas and he was counted by referee Ray Corona.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Again, the sturdy Herndon managed to survive the round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When the\u00a0 bell then rang to begin round seven &#8211; it was clear that the end was coming near for the sturdy San Antonian. Like his forefathers almost 200 years ago &#8211; Herndon had met his Alamo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From the start of the round, whatever courage Herndon had blew away with each hard punch that Wilder landed. Instead of fighting back, Herndon ducked a lot and nearly ran out of the ring, as if being chased by a posse in the Wild West. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With his guts gone, and Wilder&#8217;s fists connecting with nothing short of cannon shots, Herndon became a life-like punching bag\u00a0 as Wilder repeatedly landed powerful shots o0n his head and body.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then with 50 seconds or remaining in the round, Wilder landed two solid right hands, with the second one snapping Herndon&#8217;s skull back as if his neck was connected to his head with a hinge. Seeing this, along with Herndon&#8217;s looks of surrender and mercy, referee Corona step in and stop the contest at 2:16 of the seventh round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve been laid off for a long time, getting myself back together, repairing myself emotionally. It is just nice to be back in the ring. This is a new beginning for me,&#8221; the 39-year-old said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-suhx0k-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-1o5p6v2-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I wanted to display more. Taking my time to be able to set up my shot and become more than my right hand. I want to become a complete, all-round fighter,&#8221; Wilder said post-fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of things I did right and there are a lot of things I could have done right as well,&#8221; Wilder added.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-1px28cr-ComponentWrapper-FlourishWrapper eockrme0\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div id=\"23958839\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Wilder&#8217;s win\u00a0 has now given him once again a future to look forward to big things ahead. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Even before this fight. Wilder had expressed his desire to have 3 matches in the year. Meanwhile, rumors of a potential showdown with <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/anthony-joshua\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\">Anthony Joshua<\/a> began to surface, with Eddie Hearn adding fuel by confirming interest in the matchup.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"scroll-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After the fight, it was reported that Deontay Wilder &#8216;s manager Shelly Finkel now has an offer for Wilder to fight this fall in South Korea.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The boxing world is thrilled at Wilder&#8217;s return. The heavyweight division has just gotten more exciting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So was the the city of Wichita, who was routinely praised throughout the night by Wilder and the event\u2019s promoter, Global Combat Collective. \u201cThey didn\u2019t expect for us to be able to pull this off to bring the (former) heavyweight champion to Wichita, Kansas,\u201d said Nelson Lopez Jr., promoter for Global Combat Collective. \u201cAnd they didn\u2019t expect Wichita to look like it looked. So big shoutout to Wichita for showing up and showing out. It was an overall win for everybody.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26444\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T144952.527.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt;\">Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25<\/span><\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26446\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1062\" height=\"1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140138.663.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Boxing Insider delivers a summer night of boxing at Tropicana Atlantic City on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 PM, showcasing a WBC Junior Flyweight title fight between Andy Dominguez and Byron Rojas, a heavyweight fight with Roney Hines and Devin Rodriguez, and tri-state stars Daiyaan Butt, Jacob Solis, and Bruce Seldon streamed live on DAZN. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0015eMsrorRs_YCkPMgn46-xitPvtheNJJaaobxNDcHcH4LHP_O1omLNeiCqFTEOR1ggjaHVQX6LGhPeh8kjngLnFI9P9SyLoDGK2A84RWIx2m88GpHGldImoApyw17ufnqtvUlZgwNiKL2-P3YbvFkup8scPBl582CRMspqkHPmuAM-3rvDDbdHNBkICvHSv6hm7xIofDJsgG8O33g1Qezamzgagb3Z24B-aGejx2j0VllwR11CzshTkADbym-xQo9c5OdZLYq6Q5wQObkoBJymd4XRoKMT1GsVR0BZPka6X8=&amp;c=dXUByeifL4BUwYh-LzI2nO8cbvQ5IfmL8sY3vV6S4F999KY1U_NL-Q==&amp;ch=c0AHN-wJ8JjtzRC0umlApncYOMtgeuAh0IilH1jNgi8jkCKOEF93NQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-07-25-2025\/event\/02006296DC4E6DB4<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Main Event: Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas**\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bronx-born, Las Vegas-trained Andy Dominguez (12-1, 6 KOs) takes on Byron Rojas (24-4-3, 12 KOs) for the WBC US Junior Light Flyweight Silver title. Fresh off a strong victory against Angel Geovanny Meza Morales at Boxing Insider\u2019s Sony Hall event in December 2024, Dominguez looks to climb the flyweight ranks. Rojas, a seasoned contender, aims to test Dominguez in a closely matched regional title bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26445\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1106\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-128x77.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-07-01T140208.691.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Featured Fighters:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Daiyaan Butt: Philadelphia\u2019s super lightweight (20-2) combines technical skill and power. A Temple University graduate and technology risk consultant, Butt, trained by Raul Rivas, is set to perform.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Roney Hines vs. Devin Vargas: Undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines (14-0-1, 8 KOs), standing 6\u20196\u201d with an 80-inch reach, meets former Olympian Devin Vargas in an eight-round bout. Presented in association with DiBella Entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Jacob Solis: A New York City favorite, Solis returns for his fifth Boxing Insider appearance, targeting his seventh knockout with his notable power.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Bruce \u201cThe AC Express\u201d Seldon: Son of boxing legend Bruce Seldon, he makes his fourth Tropicana appearance, competing in his first six-round bout.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; **Julio Sanchez III: Pleasantville\u2019s hometown fighter, after a strong pro debut in March, faces veteran Alexander Stone.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Christian Ortiz:\u00a0Philadelphia\u2019s undefeated welterweight (4-0, 4 KOs) will display his knockout ability.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Cali Box: From Franklin Township, New Jersey, Box returns to Tropicana after defeating Victor Pradis on March 22.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to return to Tropicana Atlantic City, the best venue in town for boxing, slots, and restaurants, with a stacked summer fight night down the shore, featuring Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas for a WBC title and some of my favorites including Jacob Solis, Bruce Seldon, and\u00a0Daiyaan Butt\u201d\u00a0said Larry Goldberg, Boxing Insider Promoter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=0015eMsrorRs_YCkPMgn46-xitPvtheNJJaaobxNDcHcH4LHP_O1omLNeiCqFTEOR1g_KPeiAQjm4bz5xC6z7YJFoow4weMW7tYRykwoKDfgXIrrOD8DdxmH_FgWymSlIy08nSAGcSN9798x2Bj5qW-njB53Z62NZUCUpcfUCQ-_oIMqhvCztUodC5xHKdE4qBc&amp;c=dXUByeifL4BUwYh-LzI2nO8cbvQ5IfmL8sY3vV6S4F999KY1U_NL-Q==&amp;ch=c0AHN-wJ8JjtzRC0umlApncYOMtgeuAh0IilH1jNgi8jkCKOEF93NQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/02006084F7B26A22<\/a>\u00a0and the Tropicana Atlantic City Box Office.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Prices: $52, $79, $104, $129, $154, $204.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">**Special Thanks**: Medical Aesthetic Center of Marmora, ACBreakz, Azad Watches on W. 47th, and Decked NYC.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Additional announcements will be shared soon. Card is subject to change.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26436\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130044.467.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>El Salvador on September 20<sup>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Story by Tyrone Cartwright<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2025) \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Toro Promotions, Inc. has announced that it will expand its market on the international scene by promoting its first pro boxing event on September 20th<sup>\u00a0<\/sup>in El Salvador.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The world of professional boxing is set to make history as El Salvador proudly hosts its inaugural boxing event on September 20th at the prestigious venue, Gimnasio Nacional Jose Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in El Salvador. With the help of Toro Promotions, this landmark event marks a monumental moment of sports in El Salvador, bringing together world-class athletes, global media, and passionate fans for an unforgettable night of high-stakes competition and world title fights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This event will have the support and recognition of the World Boxing Council (WBC) and the regulatory framework of the Salvadoran Boxing Federation (FESALBOX), the highest governing body for the sport of boxing in El Salvator. The nation is establishing a robust foundation for a new era of sporting excellence, inviting more international organizations to collaborate in advancing boxing and elevating all national sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">El Salvador President Nayib Bukele\u2019s broader vision includes his country becoming a center for major boxing and MMA events. Its Boxing Federation recently appointed International Boxing &amp; MMA Consultants, Inc. (\u201cIBMC\u201d) as the national athletic commission overseeing professional boxing, mixed martial arts, and other combat sports in El Salvador.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">IBMC will be responsible for licensing, regulating, and reporting pending events and results of professional boxing, MMA, and all other professional combat sport events in El Salvador in order to continue attracting attention worldwide as a welcome venue for combat sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Los Angeles-based Toro Promotions, Inc., which has promoted numerous shows during the past\u00a0\u00a0 years in California and Washington, is looking forward to promoting combat sports events in El Salvador. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWith El Salvador attracting huge interest and investment to serve as a regional and global hub for boxing and MMA, Toro Promotions is spearheading this endeavor,\u201d Toro\u2019s promoter Azat Torosyan said. \u201cWe are proud to promote and organize the first international pro boxing event in El Salvador. Toro Promotions also welcomes the opportunity to work with Mr. Campuzano and his expert team to ensure the highest global standards of safety and fairness for athletes competing under our banner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Toro Promotions is known for its stable of talented heavyweights such as 2020 Ukrainian Olympian\u00a0<b>Tsotne \u201cMr. T\u201d Rogava<\/b>\u00a0(12-0, 8 KOs),\u00a0<b>Dante Stone<\/b>\u00a0(19-1, 12 KOs),\u00a0<b>Kingsley \u201cThe Black Lion\u201d Ibeh<\/b>\u00a0(15-2-1, 13 KOs),\u00a0<b>Alexander \u201cThe Great\u201d Flores<\/b>\u00a0(19-5-1, 17 KOs), and\u00a0<b>Jack \u201cThe Outlaw\u201d May<\/b>\u00a0(10-1, 9 KOs). Other top Toro fighters include a trio of gifted super featherweights \u2013 WBA No. 13 rated\u00a0<b>Austin Brooks<\/b>\u00a0(13-0-1, 6 KOs),and \u00a0<b>Nilo Guerrero<\/b>\u00a0(10-0, 7 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv9922593539MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The Sept. 20th<sup>\u00a0<\/sup>show in El Salvador is scheduled to be headlined by a 10-round WBC FECARBOX Heavyweight title fight between Ibeh, who has won his last 10 fights in a row, against past world heavyweight title challenger Gerald Washington (21-6-1, 14 KOs)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Also scheduled to be in action are Brooks in a 12-round title fight, as\u00a0 well as\u00a0 Guerrero in separate bouts against opponents to be determined. Card subject to change. Full details will be coming during the next few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26437\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"914\" height=\"914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130327.325-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 23, 2025) \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Only two weeks after his last fight, fast-tracked Kansas boxing phenom\u00a0<b>Marco \u201cEl Tiburon\u201d Romero<\/b>\u00a0(8-0, 7 KOs) returns this Friday night in Wichita to fight on the \u201cLegacy Reloaded\u201d card, presented by Global Combat Collective, and headlined by the ring return of former world heavyweight champion and 2008 US Olympic bronze medalist\u00a0<b>Deontay \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d Wilder<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) takes on\u00a0<b>Tyrrell Herndon<\/b>\u00a0(24-5, 15 KOs) in the 10-round main event, while super middleweight prospect Romero faces undefeated Hawaiian\u00a0<b>Andre Amaro<\/b>\u00a0(2-0, 2 KOs) in a scheduled 6-round bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cLegacy Reloaded\u201d will air live from the Charles Koch Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET \/ 6 p.m. PT, and be distributed by BLK Prine and Integrated Sports across the United States and Canada live on Cable, Satellite, and Digital Pay-per-View via iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH, Bell TV, Rogers, Fubo, and PPV.com for $24.95. It will also be available for streaming via Digital PPV and BLKPrime.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In his fourth fight of 2025, Romero attacked his opponent from the opening bell, displaying another vicious body attack, to register an impressive second-round technical knockout of Nafys Anas Garner (4-2) on June 14 in Portland, Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cAny opportunity I have to step in the ring, especially in Kansas, I\u2019m going to give the audience my best,\u201d Romero concluded. \u201cIt\u2019s important for me to put on a show to gain new fans in Kansas and from around the world. Anybody who wants to get on the\u00a0<b>\u2018El Tiburon\u2019\u00a0<\/b>train is welcome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2946383175MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cMarco is excited to be on this card that is so close to his home, and he is more than ready to notch his ninth victory,\u201d manager\/head coach Brown commented. \u201cHe\u2019s inching his way to Kansas City, where he will have the opportunity to display his talents in front of a home crown on September 6 in his hometown of Olathe, Kansas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25577\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-1024x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-128x45.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-32x11.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959-3x1.jpg 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thumbnail-2024-10-09T143754.959.jpg 1985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>\u201cShowtime\u201d Shea Willcox &amp; Rich Allen turned in KO Performances<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b><i>\u201cFight Night at the Vets Club IV\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/b><b><i>Official results from Bridgewater, Mass.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26439 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1136\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130610.602.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (June 2025)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The two newest members of Granite Chin Promotions\u2019 (GCP) stable, undefeated Everett (MA) junior welterweight prospect \u201cShowtime\u201d Shea Willcox (3-0, 3 KOs) and Kingston (MA) middleweight Rich Allen (2-0, 2 KOs), turned in knockout performances for a sold out crowd last Friday night on \u201cFight Night at the Vet Club IV\u201d, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at the Bridgewater Veterans Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Granite Chin Promotions partnered once again with the Bridgewater-based \u201cFire For Effect Foundation,\u201d whose mission is to honor and empower veterans, first responders and their families by providing essential resources, support and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Go to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ffefinc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.ffefinc.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWhat we have at the Bridgewater Vets Club is special,\u201d GDP promoter Chris Traietti said after the event. \u201cWe\u2019ve really made the Bridgewater Vets Club our home. Shea and Rich both stepped up and are progressing nicely. We\u2019ll be back on August 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0at Oceanside Events Center (the old Wonderland Ballroom) in Revere (MA).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Willcox, 23, has successfully parlayed his rich amateur pedigree as a 2024 New England Golden Gloves champion, in which he was also named the \u201cMost Outstanding Boxer, in addition to capturing top honors at the\u00a02018 Rocky Marciano Tournament Champion, into the pro ranks. His fan base continues to travel well to support him, which has rapidly made him arguably the most popular boxer in New England, based on ticket sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26440\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26440\" class=\"wp-image-26440\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-24T130615.620.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Local favorite Rich Allen (R) entertained his fans again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">At the site of his pro debut a year ago\u00a0last September at the Bridgewater Vets Club, Willcox met a very tough opponent in the main event, Kadhim Alkhazaali. He did get Shea\u2019s attention with a solid shot to the face in the opening round.. He came out for the second round with a vengeance. A wicked body shot sent an obviously hurt Alkhazaali to the canvas late in round two and he was unable to continue fighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThe kid was tough, fighting as he came forward,\u201d Willcox remarked. \u201cWe knew he was a step up as an opponent, but we were ready. He kind of woke me up with that punch in the opening round. We always put in the work and trained to be sharp and ready for anything in the fight.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Willcox will be on Granite Chin\u2019s Aug. 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0show in Revere, which borders Shea\u2019s hometown of Everett.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The popular Allen, a police resources officer at Silver Lake High School, returned to the same venue where he made his pro debut last September. The southpaw battered Igor Santos to improve to 2-0, knocking down his opponent four times, three in the second and final round. Allen used every punch in his arsenal \u2013 straight left, uppercut, left hook, right jab and more \u2013 to completely dominate Santos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a walkout fight, Charlton (MA) cruiserweight Andreas Enetzelis (1-0, 1 KO) had a memorable pro debut, landing a perfectly placed straight right to the chin that knocked out Bruno Saraiva midway through round one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Irish middleweight Bernie McDonagh, now fighting out of Boston, moved to 2-0 with a dazzling performance against an overmatched Jay Gregory. The 17-year-old McDonagh came out of the corner for the opening bell throwing bombs. The former Irish National Champion from Cork, Ireland, trapped his opponent in the corner, throwing 12 straight unanswered punches to close the show midway through the first round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Former Massachusetts Middleweight Champion Anthony \u201cThe Gentle Savage\u201d Andreozzi, now fighting as a cruiserweight, stopped Juan Celin Zapata in the second round, registering two knockdowns in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a junior middleweight match between Massachusetts fighters, Justin \u201cThe Bandit\u201d Laporte, fighting out of Millbury, dropped Boston\u2019s David Rodrigues in the opening round with a left hook and soon finished him off with a solid uppercut at the 2:18 mark. A U.S. Marine and 2-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, Laporte, who improved to 3-0, is unquestionably a prospect to watch closely on his pro boxing journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rhode Island junior middleweight Alfred \u201cKeenan\u201d Raymond decked veteran Daniel Sostre in the opening round enroute to a 4-round unanimous decision to open the show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv2148218551MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bridgewater TV taped the event live to air this coming week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26421\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538.jpg 445w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538-128x57.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091144.538-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26422\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156.png 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156-128x85.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156-32x21.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T091140.156-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26424\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2.webp 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/julian-gonzalez2-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Julian Gonzalez Takes on Former World Title Challenger Jason Sanchez in Main Event on Friday, June 27th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">World Ranked Brittany Sims Takes on Marcela Nieta<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Quadir Albright Plus Undefeated Ali Ellis &amp; Shammel Butler in Action<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by Marc Abrams<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">PHILADELPHIA (JUNE 18, 2025)&#8211;On Friday night, June 27th, undefeated super featherweight Julian Gonzalez takes on veteran Jason Sanchez in the eighth-round main event at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The nine-bout card is promoted by King&#8217;s Promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gonzalez, 23 of Reading, PA has a record of 16-0-1 with 12 knockouts. The 23-year-old is a four-year professional and has wins over Ivan Jimenez (7-1-1), Rosalindo Morales (9-0), Johnny Spell (8-0) and his last bout when he took Armando Frausto in one round on March 14th in Bethlehem, PA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The battle-tested Sanchez has a record of 16-6 with nine knockouts. The 30-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico native is a 13-year pro, He has wins over Gene Perez (1-0), Jean Carlos Perez (15-0). On June 8, 2019, Sanchez challenged WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez. Sanchez gave a tremendous effort in losing a 12-round decision. In his most recent outing, Sanchez dropped a decision to Jordan White on August 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In an eight-round bout, WBA number-two ranked bantamweight Brittany Sims (8-3, 5 KOs) of Salem, Oregon takes on Marcela Nieto of El Bagre, Colombia (6-4-1, 5 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Quadir Albright (12-1, 12 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a eight-round welterweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In Six-round Bouts:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ali Ellis (6-0-1, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Lemir Isom Riley (4-5, 2 KOS) of New Cumberland, PA in a heavyweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Shannel Butler (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Cara McLaughlin (2-12) of New York in a featherweight contest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Edwine Humane Junior (9-1, 7 KOs) of Springfield, Massachusetts takes on Alejandro Munera (8-9-4, 7 KOs) of Medellin, Colombia in a super welterweight affair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In Four-Round Bouts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brendan O&#8217;Callaghan (6-4-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Jonathan Gray (2-3) of Oklahoma City in a middleweight scrap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Deatwon Young Garrett (1-0, 1 KO) of York, PA fights debuting Carlos Avelar of Watertown, Connecticut in a welterweight fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Alexsandr Dokvadze of Rustavi, Georgia Republic will make his pro debut against Mike Diorio (1-13-2) of Cortland, New York in a light heavyweight battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets are on Sale for $125, $85 and $65 and can be purchased\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_dYsLTnlb1bljgI3L3m8kXORwd3HUVL5tJQvu1ULNjjhExcuGp1DM2O0zra9A_dTbSnwGxTh9UJf7vhq4pyiQqyJDw1Z-RUBSbpCXdzqufgAMAfRb2t7AAPqt_tf6c6joNYsYBKhX3R0XPsK5-V23GjT4ZuvBP__Rmm-uXSyy_dTBcDuqL46zhrIGmJFug5jiip1rB-vUzI=&amp;c=1G0IHIpjUjloteW7oGInZGF7YB9VBTRMBxw9CodWGKuQPRUWS25r0w==&amp;ch=PIXQaoeh2mXpCEMdyjX8HWiJmK8JvDl0LywNyjMM5qyX-D5QW5DgUw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BY CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Primetime Promotions stages exciting fight show in Copenhagen, Denmark<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26418\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1.jpg 338w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1-91x128.jpg 91w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June-7-Copenhagen-Fight-Poster.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>June 2025- Copenhagen, Denmark<\/em>. Primetime Promotions closed out the Danish boxing season with a show at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the outskirts of Copenhagen with super middleweight Oliver \u201cThe Great Dane\u201d Zaren, 17-0 (7 KO\u2019s) headlining.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The southpaw Zaren, of Roskilde, Denmark, outscored Tanzanian Joseph Maigwisya, 26, (14-4, 10 KO\u2019s) over ten after a dominant performance. The Dane floored his opponent in the seventh and had him out on his feet in the final round, but Maigwisya, of Dar-Es Salaam, Tanzania, lasted the distance. Zaren, 25, kept switching\u00a0stance and was number one throughout although he was cut by the right eye after a clash of heads in the ninth round. It was scored 100-88, 98-90 and 100-89.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26420\" style=\"width: 1023px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26420\" class=\" wp-image-26420\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1013\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-R-fires-an-uppercut-at-Joseph-Maigwisya-L.-1.jpg 1459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Oliver Zaren (R) fires an uppercut at Joseph Maigwisya (L)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tall heavyweight Gustav Thorsen (6-0) outscored durable Pole Jakub Sosinski (8-11-1) over six. Sosinski&#8217;s\u00a0nose was badly busted in the second after a right hand from the Dane, although he kept coming even with his face and beard covered in blood. A big left hook from the Pole made Thorsen stagger a few steps, but he was soon back in control and won on scores of 60-53 twice and 60-51 &#8211; the judges\u00a0used the ten-point must system generously.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super featherweight Ahmed El Ahmad, 9-0 (2 KO\u2019s), overcame a bad start and cuts around both eyes to outscore Italian Leonardo Faretina, 32, on scores of 59-55 twice and 60-54. The cut around the right eye was bad enough for a stoppage but El Ahmad, 26, kept fighting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26419\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26419\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26419\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Oliver-Zaren-L-and-Joseph-Maigwisya-R-trade-blows.-Photo-by-Alex-Hermann-knockout.dk_.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Oliver Zaren (L) and Joseph Maigwisya (R) trade blows. Photo by Alex Hermann\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight of the night was a clash between Danish debutant Maher Khatib and Norwegian Sayed Kazemi, 4-1, in a hard-fought six-rounder made at super lightweight. Kazemi, a southpaw, appeared to land the cleaner punches but the Dane just kept coming digging deep and secured a close win on scores of 59-55, 58-56 and 57-57 &#8211; and most at ringside seemed to lean towards a draw as it was a very even fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Swedish welter Mohammed Al Maliki, 4-2, outscored 46-year-old Mongolian, based in the Czech Republic, Bazargur Jugder, 16-4-1-4, on scores of 60-53 twice and 60-54. Judger did what he came to do &#8211; survive and while Al Maliki had his opponent under some pressure, he could never hurt him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Super feather Elias Faour, 3-0, outscored Moldovan Ilie Munteanu, 1-6-1, in a very fast paced four-rounder. Faour fights in the Prince Naseem school of boxing but was seldom effective although he won clearly on scores of 40-35 twice and 40-36.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26425\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433.jpg 685w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433-121x128.jpg 121w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433-30x32.jpg 30w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T092205.433-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Pryce is Right again for undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26426\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26426\" class=\"wp-image-26426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56.png 825w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56-768x850.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56-116x128.png 116w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56-29x32.png 29w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-56-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Team Taylor (L-R): Manager Keith Sullivan, undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor, promoter Dmitriy Salita, and head trainer Benny Roman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>NEW YORK CITY (June 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 Immediately after last Friday night\u2019s impressive fourth-round stoppage of Ed \u201cTex\u201d Fountain, Brooklyn\u2019s undefeated Pryce Taylor (8-0, 5 KOs) was called America\u2019s best heavyweight prospect by his promoter, Dmitriy Salita (Salita Promotions).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 28-year-old Taylor and his manager, New York City-based Attorney Keith Sullivan, agree with Salita.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThey\u2019re (Salita and Sullivan) both right,\u201d Taylor said, \u201cbecause they\u2019ve seen me fight. Fighting brings the dog out in me. He (Fountain) was a test, real resilient, but like a punching bag that\u2019s ready to fall off the chain. I had to keep hitting him and no way was he thinking about playing it safe. The referee saved his life; he was thinking about not falling down.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The powerful Taylor entered the ring paying tribute to the late, great George Foreman by wearing a \u201cBig George\u201d T-shirt. Prior to the fight, Taylor noted that he had great success in the pro ranks fighting southpaws like Fountain. Taylor methodically ripped his opponent\u2019s head and body with damaging punches, hurting Fountain in the third round with a straight right-left hook combination, followed by a barrage of shots on the sturdy Fountain who managed to survive the round.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26427\" style=\"width: 1092px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26427\" class=\" wp-image-26427\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-777x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"1426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-768x1012.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-97x128.jpg 97w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T091847.728.jpg 944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">(L-R: Head trainer Benny Roman , Pryce Taylor wearing his George Foreman tribute T-shirt, and manager Keith Sullivan)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fountain (14-9, 7 KOs), who was the best fighter the 6\u2019 4\u201d, 280-pound Taylor had fought in the pro ranks, was rocked from another series of violent combinations, when referee Charlie Fitch had seen enough and waved off the fight 36-seconds into the fourth frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The fight was a scheduled 6-rounder on the \u201cInternational Boxing Hall of Fame Night,\u201d presented by Taylor\u2019s promoter Salita Promotions, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI was excited to be fighting on a show like that,\u201d Taylor added. \u201cHe hit me first in the first round, something I always let my opponents do to test their power, gauge patterns, and figure him out. It\u2019s like in baseball when a batter lets a pitch go by without swinging to see what he has on the mound. Because he\u2019s a southpaw, his right is his jab, and he really wanted to use his left power hook. He had a good poker face, but he couldn\u2019t hide it when I hurt him. He tried not showing he was fazed, keeping himself upright, but he felt my power. I like being accurate, especially throwing power punches. I punished him at the end, throwing a body shot, an uppercut, and then two right hooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI thought George Foreman would have been proud of me and maybe thought he was seeing himself fight when he saw me punch. I put on a show. I\u2019m a combination of Foreman and Muhammad Ali; power punching like Foreman, elusive like Ali with good footwork and light on my toes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m not sure if this was the best fight of my career, but he was my best opponent and the toughest guy I\u2019ve fought. He came into the ring in good shape and tried to fight. His downfall was <em>Pryce Being Right <\/em>again. I love throwing my straight right and that keeps opening up my left hook to the body.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Taylor had a 60-11 amateur record, including a pair of New York Golden Gloves titles, and he was the heavyweight runner-up four times in the prestigious USA Boxing National Championship tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cPryce\u2019s TKO win was exactly what I expected \u2013 dominant, calculated, and explosive,\u201d Sullivan remarked. \u201cHe\u2019s not just another prospect; with continued work, he can be the next great American heavyweight. With every fight, he\u2019s proving that he has the tools, the discipline, and the mindset to be a force within this division. We\u2019re building something special and the world\u2019s about to see it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Salita told Taylor that he would be fighting next in his first scheduled 8-round bout on July 26 in Detroit on a Salita Promotions card headlined by undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) versus Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) at Little Caesars Arena.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sullivan, a former Deputy Commissioner for the NYS Athletic Commission, also manages 3-time, 2-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD Officer Nisa Rodriguez (3-1, 1 KO), as well as co-managing world-rated (IBF #3 &amp; WBA #10) welterweight contender Paddy \u201cThe Real Deal\u201d Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs), from Limerick, Ireland. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, who is also Donovan\u2019s head trainer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26429\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57.png 405w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57-128x46.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57-32x12.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-57-3x1.png 3w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26428\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"919\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535.jpg 503w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/thumbnail-2025-06-18T093540.535-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Undefeated Russian super middleweight Petr \u201cThe Surgeon\u201d Khamukov to headline This Friday in Long Beach<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Tyrone Cartwright<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>LOS ANGELES (June 18, 2025) \u2013 <\/b>Often avoided Russian super middleweight Petr \u201cThe Surgeon\u201d Khamukov (13-0, 6 KOs) will headline \u201cLA Friday Night Fights\u201d, presented by Paco Presents and Golden Boy Promotions, against David \u201cDynamite\u201d Stevens (14-2, 10 KOs) this week in Long Beach, California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Khamukov faces Stevens, who was a standout amateur boxer out of Pennsylvania, in the 10-round main event. \u201cLA Friday Night Fights\u201d will be streamed live this Friday on DAZN from Thunder Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">A promotional free agent who now resides in Woodland Hills (CA), Khamukov had 350 amateur matches, represented Russia in the 2016 Olympics, and he was the only Russian to qualify for the same Olympics in two weights classes (middleweight and light heavyweight). He captured gold medals at the 2015 European Championships and 2016 Russian National Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Khamukov, 33, is excited to be fighting again, never mind headlining, because he has had a difficult time securing fights prior to recently signing a managerial contract with 3 Point Management (3 PM). Khamukov\u2019s last fight was 13 months ago, when he knocked out Esau Herrera de la Cruz (21-16-1) in the third round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt was a real challenge, both physically and mentally,\u201d Khamukov spoke about his absence from the ring. \u201cAs they say, the darkest night is followed by the brightest dawn. That time away helped me reset, reflect, and come back even stronger. Sometimes those moments are necessary to build true resilience. You have to ask fighters why they have avoided me. I\u2019ve always been ready to fight but they weren\u2019t. Maybe the risk just didn\u2019t justify the reward? Fear of losing can be a powerful force. Let them run, I\u2019m not chasing anyone. I\u2019m focused on my own path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a huge honor and a big responsibility to be headlining this Friday night in Long Beach. A main event, worthy opponent, and a team that\u2019s worked incredibly hard to get us here. Now it\u2019s time to do what I do best: step into the ring and prove myself. Fighting on DAZN is a launchpad to a whole new level. Millions of eyes, a bigger stage and new doors that could open for me after a strong performance. One thing will stay the same: moving forward with dignity and respect for the sport, my opponent and myself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In his most recent fight last November in Las Vegas, the 24-year-old Stevens lost a 12-round split decision to Bektemir Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs). Stevens\u2019 most impressive performance to date was an 8-round stoppage of then 14-0 Sean Hemphill in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cMy opponent is a strong, experienced fighter, no doubt about it,\u201d Khamukov said. \u201cI respect that, but I didn\u2019t just start boxing yesterday, either. I\u2019ve prepared thoroughly \u2013 physically, mentally, tactically. The rest will be shown in the ring. I don\u2019t talk much, I do, and that\u2019s what professionalism is about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThe biggest change in training camp has been volume. We\u2019ve increased endurance work and focused on managing pace and energy. At my core, I\u2019m still the same\u2026.aggressive, technical, and hungry for victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7390796783MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Khamukov is the latest member of 3 Point Management\u2019 (3 PM) stable of gifted boxers including WBA &amp; WBO Cruiserweight World Champion\/Ring Magazine No. 1 rated Gilberto \u201cZurdo\u201d Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs), former WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion\/WBC No. 3 rated Oleksandr \u201cNails\u201d Gvozdyk (20-2, 16 KOs), world super flyweight title challenger\/WBO No. 1 rated John \u201cScrappy\u201d Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs), WBA #6 rated super middleweight Darius \u201cDFG\u201d Fulgham (14-1, 12 KOs), former WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem \u201cSupreme\u201d Hackett (12-1, 6 KOs) and German junior welterweight Simon \u201cSaucy\u201d Vollmer (7-0, 3 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26430\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978.jpg 655w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978-128x74.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-18T093953.978-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">The Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo RETURNS!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333300; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Saturday September 13, 2025 at the<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333300; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333300; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Box Fan Expo \u2013 the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333300; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MELvURPglkaqCeT-dDbIJWDsm3VgmkUqqSDO8DJdOOKt9_SxsQxH1yS0oPyOjgJjoPnzYIOxrDeHXiysv_EZ7v6xS5XcH2VKL7u7YB5gZ2lPhgy483jey_-lwvByO2_dMyBVAY4es70gXFTf8ig2rfpRCrWoB-xxY4AJ8tOhzjk=&amp;c=KMi6Dh0ZTcUVc6XMqi_6-w2WUxu5dHXmDqR0jMgKFv1SLoCNl8XBRg==&amp;ch=x0j8wAv8P4-j33Az2ZmJJr9JhzTkdBOIeNwWaiEM04Qey0oSv4I4Mg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Las Vegas (June\u00a0 2025) \u2013 WE ARE BACK!!! The Box Fan Expo has announced its return to Las Vegas and its Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo for fans and the boxing industry. The event will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, that will take place later that evening in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is an annual fan experience event that coincides with some of the sports&#8217; legendary, classic fights in Las Vegas, including\u00a0Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. GGG II, Canelo vs. Jacobs, Canelo vs. GGG III and Canelo vs Munguia.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo is thrilled to open its doors to boxing fans from all over the world, as well to all major boxing companies, promoters and industry people during this Mexican holiday weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Centered in boxing&#8217;s long-time home \u2013 Las Vegas \u2013 this year&#8217;s Expo is a must-do for fight fans coming in for this legendary weekend, with dozens of professional fighters, promoters, and companies involved in the boxing industry. The Expo is the largest and only Boxing Fan Expo held in the United States. A full day of boxing fan experience awaits you!\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MELvURPglkaqCeT-dDbIJWDsm3VgmkUqqSDO8DJdOOKt9_SxsQxH17CgPSdUgHT-NlgslxzekWys7SEcawS6CdZl4gb9-yXfiJIzLyREvHD0HmBs2zExU_B9xwqzY2HaAus1FgVi_IcRMSFoK5enww==&amp;c=KMi6Dh0ZTcUVc6XMqi_6-w2WUxu5dHXmDqR0jMgKFv1SLoCNl8XBRg==&amp;ch=x0j8wAv8P4-j33Az2ZmJJr9JhzTkdBOIeNwWaiEM04Qey0oSv4I4Mg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/boxfanexpo.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; @BoxFanExpo\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online at:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MELvURPglkaqCeT-dDbIJWDsm3VgmkUqqSDO8DJdOOKt9_SxsQxH1yS0oPyOjgJjoPnzYIOxrDeHXiysv_EZ7v6xS5XcH2VKL7u7YB5gZ2lPhgy483jey_-lwvByO2_dMyBVAY4es70gXFTf8ig2rVhnVReGfc25umrGKdjKYvY=&amp;c=KMi6Dh0ZTcUVc6XMqi_6-w2WUxu5dHXmDqR0jMgKFv1SLoCNl8XBRg==&amp;ch=x0j8wAv8P4-j33Az2ZmJJr9JhzTkdBOIeNwWaiEM04Qey0oSv4I4Mg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Last Box Fan Expo that took place in 2024 was another huge success. Boxing fans from all over the globe had a chance to meet and greet some of their favorite fighters, including current and former world champions, top fighters of today, and many of the boxing celebrities such as Roberto Duran, Roy Jones Jr., Lennox Lewis, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Teofimo Lopez, Edgar Berlanga, Claressa Shields, Rolando Romero, Oscar Valdez, Fernando Vargas, Riddick Bowe, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Vinny Paz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Jessie Vargas, Nico Ali Walsh, Mia St. John and many others \u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Those fighters plus more boxing celebrities took pictures, signed autographs for their fans who attended the Box Fan Expo. Fans also had an opportunity to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from fighters and companies involved with the sport of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Supporting Amateur Boxing\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Box Fan Expo also played host to the fourth edition of \u201cBox Fan Expo Invitational 2024\u201d. This was an incredible amateur show which showcased several highly ranked and top USA amateur boxers who competed against the best in their division and more importantly in front of all the boxing fans that attended the meet and greet at the Expo. Those invited to compete had a chance to get huge exposure and get noticed by top boxing companies as well as industry people that were present that day during the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The event also honored Barry&#8217;s Boxing Center which was founded by Pat and Dawn Barry, with a mission to help the youth of the Las Vegas community, on their path of physical and moral excellence. Barry\u2019s Boxing Center is an environment that exemplifies the values of hard work, and respect. It gives the youths a safe place to go during critical out-of-school hours. In affiliation and coordination with USA Boxing, Barry\u2019s Boxing center persist and insist on promoting safety in boxing as well as the development and encouragement of young men and women in their pursuit of excellence in the sport of boxing both in and out of the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">About Box Fan Expo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to meet the stars of boxing that represent the past, present and future of the sport. With hosted autograph signings, meet-and-greets with current and former boxing world champions, limited edition merchandise for sale, giveaways and more, this is the ultimate event for fans of the sport.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Past boxing stars that have participated include: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Paz, Mia St. John, Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael &amp; Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs and many more\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Exhibitors include boxing promoters, gear, apparel, equipment, energy drinks, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies, and other companies who showcase their brand to fans and the boxing industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Throughout the next few months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available at Eventbrite:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/frgnzjpab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MELvURPglkaqCeT-dDbIJWDsm3VgmkUqqSDO8DJdOOKt9_SxsQxH1yS0oPyOjgJjoPnzYIOxrDeHXiysv_EZ7v6xS5XcH2VKL7u7YB5gZ2lPhgy483jey_-lwvByO2_dMyBVAY4es70gXFTf8ig2rbV755acYuQBawQDDJNOgpY=&amp;c=KMi6Dh0ZTcUVc6XMqi_6-w2WUxu5dHXmDqR0jMgKFv1SLoCNl8XBRg==&amp;ch=x0j8wAv8P4-j33Az2ZmJJr9JhzTkdBOIeNwWaiEM04Qey0oSv4I4Mg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/BOXFANEXPO2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26412\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-1024x217.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"809\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-1024x217.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-768x163.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-128x27.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-32x7.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540-5x1.png 5w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-11T124740.540.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26415\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171639.659.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Rajon Chance Defeats Yan Carlos Perez in Main Event of &#8216;Prospects Collide&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Harley Burke Decisions Louis Maietta in Co-Feature\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Star Boxing event delivers tremendous fight card<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 16, 2025)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On Saturday night, Star Boxing delivered a thrilling boxing event that had fans engaged from start to finish. The non-stop action saw fights with varying levels of momentum swings, guts, glory and skills on full display as\u00a0multiple fights had a legitimate claim to\u00a0\u201cFight of the Night.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The setting was intriguing as the beautiful old school arena was impressively adorned with Empire Harley-Davidson&#8217;s motorcycles, celebrating their collaboration with Star Boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26416\" style=\"width: 1095px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26416\" class=\" wp-image-26416\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1085\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171635.173.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Rajon Chance (L) nails Yan Carlos Perez (R) with hard left.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fight night results:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rajon Chance\u00a0vs\u00a0Yan Carlos Perez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rajon Chance\u00a0scored a hard fought, narrow 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Dominican Republic stand out\u00a0Yan Carlos Perez\u00a0to capture the NBA Super Bantamweight title capping an outstanding\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bbtxyzbab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TyuaOX3we8CY9FcPXe0-1N2fKsl2woYT4sspwRxYoFw5-PHQiZUo57i2OXLIYBHaXe7qmYDdsRvtndT1cqY_qjrzuq8StREGZOQ4E1EvhS3yv8N1voyw-OozMPe8mRLeBIJvI23wpQNhbxsUUWV0TWn6u5sTC-5M&amp;c=4VnRH2ktYi3t6DhQaqZSc-vkIh8ycdsw1BfyQKGgS7PJX2G4tc4N4A==&amp;ch=Rar6q3Z0W2tp_QGpeSOFUCtVshd4B-Jp4cWJWbinDlPJHYsbuKVK8Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Star Boxing<\/a>\u00a0card presented by\u00a0Joe DeGuardia\u00a0at the\u00a0Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chance and Perez set a quick pace from the outset as both fighters displayed tremendous skill battling toe-to-toe the entire fight. The fight met, and exceeded, expectations and captivated old timers with impressive punch output, terrific body work and classic &#8216;inside the pocket&#8217; action. The judges had the fight up for grabs until Chance finished strong and won via a narrow 2-point unanimous decision (96-94) on all three judges\u2019 score cards. The scores indicated that Chance needed that final round to finally put a blemish on the previously undefeated resume of Perez and Chance delivered with a spirited ending.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chance of East Orange, New Jersey is now 9-1-1, 6 KO\u2019s. Perez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic falls to 6-1, 4 KO\u2019s. Both fighters clearly displayed they are fighters with skills well above their number of pro fights.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Harley Burke\u00a0vs\u00a0Louis Maietta<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The co-feature pitted an old-fashioned neighborhood type rivalry between super<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">middleweights\u00a0Louis Maietta\u00a0of Bronx, New York and\u00a0Harley Burke\u00a0of Yonkers, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This fight was another fight that fans will remember for the action in the ring and the energy of fans of both fighters booming equally throughout the arena. The fight matched the crowd intensity as Burke and Maietta were like gladiators of years gone by. Grit, blood and heart were on display during the entire fight with fans chanting and rooting for each fighter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Maietta, the brave and gutsy NYC fireman, came out strong and appeared to be winning the quick paced first round, when Burke dropped Maietta with an overhand right. Maietta fought back bravely throughout the bout, but Burke\u2019s combinations were too much for Maietta to combat. Both fighters large groups of fans remained vocal throughout as the action inside the ring and fervor of the divergent crowd made for a dramatic and thrilling spectacle. In the end Burke scored a hard fought unanimous decision to improve 10-0, 7KOs. Maietta falls to 6-5-2, 2 KOs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Eduardo Monrreal\u00a0vs\u00a0Austin Cassese<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Eduardo Monrreal\u00a0shocked previously undefeated hometown favorite\u00a0Austin Cassese\u00a0in the opening round of their four-round junior middleweight fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Monrreal struck early as he landed a left hand from the southpaw stance that put Cassese on the canvas. Cassese momentarily got himself back into the <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">fight and then hurt Monrreal with two hard right hands along the ropes. Monrreal roared back however and uncorked a huge right hand that dropped Cassese for the second time. Cassese tried to get to his feet but fell back to the canvas and the fight was over.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26417\" style=\"width: 1143px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26417\" class=\" wp-image-26417\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1133\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mail-2025-06-16T171624.179.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Eduardo Monrreal (L) shocks undefeated favorite Austin Cassese (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Monrreal of El Paso, Texas is 2-2, 2KO\u2019s. Cassese of Shrub Oak, New York drops to 3-1, 3KO\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ryan O&#8217;Rourke vs Boubacar Sylla<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ryan O&#8217;Rourke\u00a0made an emphatic statement by remaining undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over\u00a0Boubacar Sylla\u00a0in a welterweight fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">O\u2019Rourke dominated the eight-round contest by out punching Sylla<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">throughout, landing hard combinations behind his jabs and almost had Sylla out at the end of the bout just before the bell rang to end the bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">O&#8217;Rourke of Dublin, Ireland goes to 13-0, 3KO\u2019s. Sylla of won by scores of 80-70 twice and 80-71 to stay undefeated with a 13-0 record. Sylla of Cincinnati, Ohio falls to of 12-2, 7KO\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sharif On\u00e9 vs. Kevin Hill<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The opener saw the successful pro debut of Bronx, New York&#8217;s\u00a0Sharif On\u00e9. On\u00e9 beat\u00a0Kevin Hill\u00a0of East St. Louis, Illinois at 2:59 of round two of their middleweight bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On\u00e9 dropped Hill in round one and battered him around in round two before the fight was stopped. One goes to 1-0, 1KO. Hill Drops to 1-4, 1KO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The show was promoted by\u00a0Joe DeGuardia\u2019s Star Boxing, as Joe returned to his roots<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">where he promoted shows in the 1990&#8217;s and once fought on his way to Junior Olympic and Golden Gloves Championships. Interestingly, both his dad and uncle fought as professionals as well at the same historic venue. The enthusiastic crowd saw sensational &#8216;old school&#8217; action in the ring and riveting fan engagement outside the ring as the fights lived up to their pre-fight billing. The entire show was beyond impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It wasn\u2019t just a boxing event\u2014 it was a full-throttle experience that kept everyone standing, shouting, and supporting their favorites, and, in the end, acknowledging and appreciating all the fighters, regardless of who they were originally rooting for. A fantastic evening of entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>SUPERMAN\u00a0BOXING\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CONNECTION<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10654 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"846\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-768x885.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">THE USA BOXING NEWS\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SPONSORS\u00a0<em>SUPERMAN JEOPARDY<\/em>\u00a0AT THE UPCOMING 2025<\/span> SUPERMAN CELEBRATION IN METROPOLIS, ILINOIS FROM JUNE 12-15<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff9900;\"><strong><em>The Super Game for the World\u2019s Greatest Superhero<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_26396\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26396\" class=\" wp-image-26396\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2024-Superman-Jeopardy-Stage-Contestants-raising-their-hands-to-answer-a-Superman-question.-1.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Superman Jeopardy Stage Contestants raising their hands to answer a Superman question.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26406\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"927\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK THE SUPERMAN CARTOON TO VIEW THE STORY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Former Three Division Champion, Ring Great, and International Boxing Hall of Famer Michael &#8220;The Body Snatcher&#8221; McCallum dies at age 68 In Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26386\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4.jpg 686w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hq720-4-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">&#8211; WBA Junior Middleweight Champion &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">&#8211; WBA Middleweight Champion &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">&#8211; WBC Light Heavyweight champion-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The boxing world mourns the recent loss of one of the greatest fighters ever to enter a prize ring &#8211; Michael &#8220;The Body Snatcher&#8221; McCallum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Born on December 7, 1956, in Jamaica, McCallum started boxing as an amateur while still a young teenager. Eventually, the young boxer would capture Gold and Silver Medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games,\u00a0 \u00a0a Silver medal at the Pan American games, and a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By the end of his amateur career Mike compiled an amazing amateur record of 240-10.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26388\" style=\"width: 1121px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26388\" class=\" wp-image-26388\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight.jpg 722w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight-128x78.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toney-vs-mike-mccallum-boxing-first-fight-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">RENO, NV &#8211; AUGUST 29,1992: Mike McCallum lands a punch against James Toney during the fight at Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. James Toney won the IBF middleweight title MD 12.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He eventually joined the Professional ranks winning his first fight by KO against Rigoberto Lopez in Las Vegas on January 14, 1981.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After that, McCallum would slowly march to becoming one of the greatest and toughest fighters of his generation. He even had the prophetic nickname of &#8220;The Body Snatcher&#8221; due to his style of wearing down his opponents with body shots until their arms dropped and their chins became exposed to his powerful punches. That is why he had a 73.4 Knockout percentage when he retired in 1997.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26383\" style=\"width: 1016px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26383\" class=\"wp-image-26383 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1006\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727.jpg 434w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-2-e1749161550727-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">McCallum (R) landing a right uppercut to the jaw of Donald Curry (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He held world championships in three weight classes, including the\u00a0World Boxing Association\u00a0(WBA)\u00a0super welterweight\u00a0title from 1984 to 1988, the WBA\u00a0middleweight\u00a0title from 1989 to 1991, and the\u00a0World Boxing Council\u00a0(WBC)\u00a0light heavyweight\u00a0title from 1994 to 1995.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Michael won his first world title when defeated Sean Mannion for the WBA Junior Middleweight on October 19, 1984, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He defended the title successfully six times, including a KO win over future middleweight legend Julian Jackson.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-26384\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85.jpg 201w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85-103x128.jpg 103w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-85-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a>After relinquishing the Junior Middleweight Title, McCallum defeated Herol Graham for the WBA Middleweight Championship. He would defend this title three times against such top ranked fighters as Steve Collins, Michael Watson and Sumbu Kalambay.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He also defeated such skilled champions as Milton McCrory, Donald Curry, and Ayub Kalule.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On December 13, 1991, at The Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City &#8211; McCallum squared off with his IBF Middleweight counterpart James &#8220;Lights Out&#8221; Toney. After 12 rounds it was announced as a split decision draw. Eight months later the two fighters fought again &#8211; this time Toney won by a close majority decision at the Convention Center in Reno, Nevada.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">McCallum then moved up in weight and defeated Jeff Harding for the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship on July 23, 1994, at the Civic Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. McCallum defended it successfully against Carl Jones then lost the title to Fabrice Tiozzo by decision on June 16, 1995, in France.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In his last two fights Mike lost unanimous decisions to Roy Jones Jr. and again to James &#8220;Lights Out&#8221; Toney.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A hard punching fighter with a tough chin and great defensive skills, McCallum was never stopped in any of his five losses.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26389\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1025\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/maxresdefault-14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After his fighting career ended, Mike McCallum became a very successful boxing trainer in Las Vegas. He continued to train fighters and was a fixture in the Las Vegas boxing community alongside fellow former champion\u00a0<span class=\"M5tQyf\"><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1042US1042&amp;cs=1&amp;sca_esv=503f905593dc3832&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOP5mZuPNdqI6XVDwr6ssqSxygDOw%3A1749161103029&amp;q=Eddie+Mustafa+Muhammad&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiS0pDxpNuNAxU-FVkFHcDTAVoQxccNegQIBBAB&amp;mstk=AUtExfAHwR_hq2yKE5T0m0PMZVODJhmc7qU6sI7vnnR-bMaMZLWnrmDSaKG1GqOh76gxOoz6k6TAD-SevC6EO6w6LNBKPj-QHy41iKGjX6D7kHa727DEU5ZgVF3IepsBc_CE3Sd6hr-9H8dnvvURASA-iGWRNVF17xrHnlOvTf2kXSJ5XC4&amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\">Eddie Mustafa Muhammad<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\" data-huuid=\"7118374145744663465\">McCallum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"4c6c67c5-ed60-48fd-b064-9336d909f6cf\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">he will be greatly missed. he was arguably one of the greatest and most talented fighters who ever lived.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">\u00a0Former Undisputed Middleweight and Junior Middleweight Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist &#8220;Nino&#8221;\u00a0Benvenuti dies at age 87<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Inducted In Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26343\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c.jpg 736w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8081163bad38cc5bf4a6b58c4904540c-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In a terribly sad note \u2013 the legendary boxer Giovanni<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;<strong>Nino<\/strong>&#8221;\u00a0<strong>Benvenuti<\/strong>\u00a0died from natural causes at the age of 87 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Benvenuti became the second greatest boxer in Italian history \u2013 the first being the legendary Heavyweight Champion Primo Carnera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Nino \u00a0\u00a0captured two \u00a0world titles in two\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weight_classes\">weight classes<\/a>, having held the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Undisputed_championship_(boxing)\">Undisputed<\/a>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super-welterweight\">Junior<\/a> \u00a0Middleweight Championship from June 1965 to June 1966 and the later Undisputed\u00a0Middleweight\u00a0championship twice, from April to September 1967, and from March 1968 to November 1970.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">As an amateur welterweight boxer, he won the Italian title in 1956\u201360, the European title in 1957 and 1959, and an Olympic gold medal in 1960 at the Rome Olympic Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26348\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26348\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26348\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti.png 1000w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti-128x64.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti-32x16.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino-Benvenuti-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nino Benvenuti with his Olympic Gold Medal.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">At the same Olympics, Nino was awarded the Val Barker trophy as the outstanding boxer at the 1960 Games &#8212; an event where American Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, won the light heavyweight gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In 1961, after having an impressive amateur record of 120-0, he turned professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He first won the Italian Middleweight Title on March1, 1963 knocking out Tommaso Truppi in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> round. He successfully defended the title three times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After that He captured the Undisputed Junior Middleweight Title on June 18, 1965, when he KO\u2019s Sandro Mazzinghi in the 6<sup>th<\/sup> round. He would go on to successfully defend the title \u00a0once until losing a split decision to Kim Ki-Soo in June 1966.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">During that time, he also held the European Middleweight Title which he held from 1965 to 1966.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26341\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26341\" class=\" wp-image-26341\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5.jpeg 528w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5-128x72.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5-32x18.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/61f5ba24173d5-2x1.jpeg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nino Benvenuti (R) squaring off against Emile Griffith (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">His biggest and the highlight of his grand career occurred on April 17, 1967, at New York\u2019s Madison Square Garden when he defeated the legendary Emile Griffith by majority decision and captured the Undisputed Middleweight Championship of the World.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">It was such a close-exciting fight that a rematch was then set 5 months later at New York\u2019s Shea Stadium on September 29, 1967 (2 years after The Beatles played there). In another close fight, this time Griffith won and recaptured his title via majority decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">So exciting were these fights that a third fight \u2013 establishing it as a trilogy \u2013 took place the following year on January 19, 1968, again at Madison Square Garden. This time Nino won via a unanimous decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After their three fights, the two men became life-long friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26334\" style=\"width: 978px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26334\" class=\" wp-image-26334\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"968\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970.png 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970-128x82.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970-32x21.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nino_Benvenuti_vs_Carlos_Monzon_1970-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nino Benvenuti (L) landing a left to the midsection of Carlos Monzon (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After reclaiming the Middleweight Championship, Benvenuti successfully defended the title three more times against Fraser Scott (DQ 7), Luis Manuel Rodriguez (KO 11), and Tom Bethea (KO 8).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Then he took on the number one ranked challenger Carlos Monzon on November 7, 1970. At the Palazzetto dello Sport, in Rome, Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In that fight, \u00a0Nino was outpunched and outmatched by the younger Monzon, eventually suffering a 12<sup>th<\/sup> round TKO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Seven months later the two fighters met again on May 8, 1971, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Unfortunately for Nino for the second time he was outpunched by Monzon and was stopped in the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Benvenuti retired shortly after the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">During and after his boxing career, \u00a0Nino appeared in two Italian films,\u00a0<em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sundance_and_the_Kid\">Sundance and the Kid<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(1969) and then in\u00a0<em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Shoots_First\">Mark Shoots First<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(1975). He also remained a familiar face with various television appearances.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26344\" style=\"width: 1107px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26344\" class=\" wp-image-26344\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1097\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann-128x94.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nino-benvenuti-punches-emile-griffith-bettmann-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nino Benvenuti (R) going toe-to-toe with Emile Griffith (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After retiring from boxing Benvenuti became a successful businessman, TV pundit, and city counsellor for sport sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He even opened and ran a famous high-class restaurant in\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trieste\">Trieste<\/a> named none other than <em>Nino Benvenuti<\/em>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Nino also maintained a strong friendship with his former rivals Monz\u00f3n and Griffith.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In 1980 Benvenuti asked Griffith to be the godfather of one of his sons, and later helped him financially when Griffith was in trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26331\" style=\"width: 405px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26331\" class=\" wp-image-26331\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2.jpg 255w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-20-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nino Benvenuti (L) with former Heavyweight Champ Rocky Marciano (R) in 1969.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">For example, in 2010, his old rival Emile Griffith\u2014now poor and suffering from dementia\u2014was struggling toward the end of his life. Nino went above and beyond to help him: he organized fundraisers, invited him to Italy, and did everything he could to bring some joy back to a man life had treated harshly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Besides Griffith, Monz\u00f3n was a guest at Benvenuti&#8217;s television show several times, and, when he was accused of murdering his wife in 1988, Benvenuti became one of his most loyal supporters, visiting him in countless times in his jail in\u00a0<u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina\">Argentina<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Benvenuti was a pallbearer at Monz\u00f3n\u2019s funeral in 1995.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201c<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/boxrec.com\/en\/box-pro\/008999\">Nino Benvenuti<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has left us,\u201d wrote Mario Salmone of Italian Boxing. \u201cThe great champion passed away less than a month after turning 87, and in these hours the sense of emptiness that grips the heart of every boxing fan\u2014and not only boxing fans\u2014is immense. His death is not merely the loss of a champion, but of a gentleman\u2014someone whose fair play, humility, and grace allowed him to transcend the confines of the boxing ring and be admired in Italy and around the world as a human being, beyond just being a boxer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy also paid tribute to Benvenuti, \u00a0\u201cHe was an athlete and spoke up for thousands of Italians killed by Yugoslav partisans or exiled at the end of World War II. \u00a0Thanks, Nino for your fights in the ring and for those in defense of the truth. Italy will not forget you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Nino Benvenuti was once quoted as saying, &#8220;I would rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In truth and fact, it turned out to be quite the opposite &#8211; Nino Benvenuti actually lived only a short life of obscurity, but a long life of glory!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He will be greatly missed by all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk is already making rumblings for a huge third fight in his trilogy with Tyson Fury<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26300\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1070\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Oleksandr-Usyk-fight-exchange-1-e1729177602467.jpg 1530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Just when when you think that Tyson Fury will never return again to the ring \u2013 a door has suddenly flown open, and just like they did to Michael Corleone in The Godfather III, they are pulling the Gypsy King back in.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Like an old comrade, the present Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk is requesting and seeking a third fight against his British gypsy rival.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of course, this was expected by <em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em>, because boxing history has a clear barometer of situations like this. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Usyk is calling for the shot simply because he cannot make the same money with any other fighter as he could facing Fury. Also, the Ukrainian heavyweight, having beaten Fury twice, has no fear of giant Brit.\u00a0 As a matter of fact, he probably feels he can beat him in this last bout of their potential trilogy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Reportedly, the Gypsy King has responded to Usyk&#8217;s call-out with a clear message on social media declaring himself ready to square off against\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/oleksandr-usyk\/index.html\">Oleksandr Usyk<\/a>\u00a0for the third time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26303\" style=\"width: 1125px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26303\" class=\" wp-image-26303\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1115\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250113-tyson-fury-Oleksandr-Usyk-3x2-mn-1055-3e2f1e.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fury (L) and Usyk (R) in their second fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Before this scenario can happen Usyk has to retain his title against the reigning IBF heavyweight title holder <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/daniel-dubois\/index.html\">Daniel Dubois<\/a>\u00a0in their rematch at Wembley Stadium on July 19.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Their first fight was in August of 2023 when Usyk stopped Dubois in the 9<sup>th<\/sup> round. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This time, Dubois is coming into the ring more confident especially after winning a magnificent crushing fifth round KO victory against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. In that fight Dubois knocked Joshua down four times; once in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds. It was in that 5<sup>th<\/sup> round that Joshua was counted out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Still, Usyk is confident of beating Dubois a second time and is already setting his sights on Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Usyk has claimed he will only fight twice more before hanging up his gloves, with a clash against Fury or Joshua.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This time, Fury wants the fight to take place in Britain. Dubious of not getting a fair shake in Saudi Arabia, where he found himself coming up short twice on the horrible judges\u2019 scorecards, he will only agree fight in Britain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Concerning Usyk, Fury minced few words when he said, \u201d [I] Beat the f***er 2 times the world knows the truth.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/strong><strong> also believes that Fury should have been awarded victories in both of those fights and that the Ukraine War softened their feelings towards the Ukrainian Usyk.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26301\" style=\"width: 1048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26301\" class=\" wp-image-26301\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1038\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b.webp 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b-300x193.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b-128x82.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ec60fe0-156f-11ef-9cfd-8a2ad427a44b-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The fighters in their first fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides the judges and the annoying announcers at DAZN \u2013 Fury was never given any of the close rounds or the balance of any doubt.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Tyson Fury has said he is ready to face Usyk for a third time, and wants it to happen in the UK. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cAny time, any place. Sucker, UK next time 100k people,\u201d announce Fury.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>A Fury-Usyk III fight could easily draw over 100,000 fans, most of whom will be Brits waving the Union Jack. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The Gypsy King has previously had two stadium fights, beating Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora at Wembley and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, respectively, in 2022.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26302\" style=\"width: 1125px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26302\" class=\" wp-image-26302\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1115\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/skysports-tyson-fury-oleksandr_6782979.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Fury (L) nailing Usyk (R) and their second bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the meantime, Fury could take on another challenge and finally face Anthony Joshua. That could be a great fight \u2013 especially for Fury. Joshua has showed and displayed that his chin has crystallized and that Fury would probably knock him out within nine rounds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On his Instagram account \u2013 while pointing down the camera, Fury quipped: \u201cYou know what&#8217;s coming.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hopefully what is coming is a third fight in their trilogy with Fury finally winning either by decision or knockout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Regardless of the money, Fury would be ill advised to fight again in Saudi Arabia.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Notwithstanding, with retirement on his horizon, Usyk looks to fill up his bank account with one more terrific payday \u2013 then call it quits.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although we consider him a cancer to the sport \u2013 Usyk has justified his position and never backed down to either Fury or Joshua.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>For the sake of heavyweight boxing \u2013 Fury needs to capture the title again.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"m-detail-header--title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>The Former Heavyweight Champion\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Deontay Wilder Is\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Scheduled To Square Off Against Tyrrell Herndon In June In Wichita, Kansas<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26198\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e.webp 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5a0dc780-2454-11ef-b8fc-f1c80251096e-1x1.webp 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"647\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Alexander Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Thankfully, the great former Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KO\u2019s), who held the WBC title from 2015 to 2020, is getting back into shape for his upcoming fight against Tyrrell Herndon in a 10-round heavyweight bout at Charles Koch Arena Wichita, Kansas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although Wilder lost two of his last three fights, prior to that he has a career record of 42-2-1 (41 KO\u2019s), hardly someone who is close to the skids.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Instead on June 27<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0he returns to the ring against Tyrrell Herndon in an effort to rejuvenate his career and get back in the fold. As Wilder recently said, \u201cGod will give you the victory if you give Him glory. What has just begun is the war.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Deontay was a fighting champion during his prime. In 43 fights, prior to losing to Tyson Fury, Wilder went undefeated and scored over 40 KO\u2019s.\u00a0 The problem was his British counterpart Anthony Joshua stayed away from Wilder as if Deontay\u2019s fists would kill the big Brit like a Medieval plague.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Wilder\u2019s biggest rival was Tyson Fury, whom he drew with in the first fight and lost the second two via knockout. While Wilder may have lost those two fights \u2013 they were exciting back and forth fights where both fighters landed on the canvas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When he faced Joseph Parker in December 2023, Wilder appeared unprepared for the fight and lost by way of decision.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The next fight saw Wilder stopped against Zhilei Zhang in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh last June.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Faced with making an important decision on his career after that setback against Zhang, Wilder 39, from Alabama appears decided to move forward with his career.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Now with Joshua also coming off a devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois, and Fury having retired, Wilder\u2019s name has popped back into the conversation for a potential Joshua fight in 2025. A win over Herndon in June could potentially set up just that for Wilder.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Hopefully Wilder can pull a George Foreman and get back into the thick of things in the heavyweight division. Boxing needs a ring killer like Wilder.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #333399;\">Remembering George Foreman<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26095\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1277\" height=\"1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1-103x128.jpg 103w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4051-768x955-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From the Skyscrapers of New York to the Mount Fuji Mountains near Tokyo to Stonehenge in Great Britain all the way to the Northern Lights in Alaska, sadness reigned in arenas and boxing rings around the world as the news of the legendary George Foreman\u2019s passing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like the family man he was, George foreman died with his expansive family around him in his sprawling $10 million estate in Huffman, Texas. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman was married for more than 40 years to his fifth wife, Mary Joan Martelly Foreman, and he had 12 children, seven girls and five boys. Famously, all of his sons were named George Foreman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Along with his fellow former Heavyweight rivals, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Foreman was part of the Golden Age of heavyweight boxing in the 1970s. The three great champions thrilled fans across the globe with one classic bout after another. As result, in the 1970\u2019s no sport reached higher heights than boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26142\" style=\"width: 1360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26142\" class=\" wp-image-26142\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366.jpg 676w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-waves-us-flag-at-olympic-bettmann-864442705-e1742919404366-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">George Foreman winning the Olympics in 1968.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman was the last living member of the trio &#8211; the last of the Magnificent Three.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Foreman was a true original whose story was a one-of-a kind rags to riches story. While many men from poor or delinquent backgrounds find athletics as a chance of escapism or a safety valve to fame and fortune, Foreman\u2019s rise was vastly distinctive from the rest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like most of the others, George experienced a rags to riches narrative leading from a rock bottom beginning to the highest plateau and heights in all of sports. But unlike the others, Foreman suffered a horrible fall, which was accompanied and followed by a revelation from God, then a return to his original sport\u2013 boxing- almost ten years to the day he left.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From there he rose to even greater pinnacles than the legendary Phoenix and, in turn, he made himself the most recognizable name and face across the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Foreman, like a gladiator in Roman Times, came, went, and conquered, and in the process became lionized, not only in his chosen profession of boxing, but also to multitudes throughout the globe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26112\" style=\"width: 1386px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26112\" class=\" wp-image-26112\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1376\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-88005227_0-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Foreman (L) attacking champion Joe Frazier (R) before knocking him out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The most remarkable dissimilarity between Foreman and the so-called other great athletes in the vast history of sports, was that George went through an amazing metamorphosis. So much so, that when he emerged literally from obscurity and self-induced hibernation, he had transformed himself to an entirely different person. Big George looked different, sounded different, spoke different, and more importantly his personality was different.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He was no longer the mean snarling George Forman of the 1960\u2019s and 1970\u2019s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The George that emerged from the hinterlands in the middle of the 1980s was, in fact, a reincarnation of the original George Foreman. In its place now stood a jovial, funny, and captivating George Foreman. The only feature of his past that remained was his unbelievable punching power and brute physical strength.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The combination of his new appearance and old power would eventually catapult George Foreman to summits that would have been deemed both unimaginable and unreachable in the past. In the process he became the most recognizable man in the world, and more importantly he would regain the Heavyweight title he lost to Muhammad Ali in 1974 and become the oldest Heavyweight Champion of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Edward Foreman was born on Jan. 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas. It was a tough area especially for African American youths like Foreman, who soon became a bully because of his size and a petty criminal. He even dropped out of school during his teens. As Foreman later claimed, he was on a gravel road to nowhere. Then he heard about President Lyndon Johnson\u2019s Job Corps. He joined at the age of 16 and by 17 he found boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26125\" style=\"width: 532px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26125\" class=\" wp-image-26125\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1-128x103.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-4-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">George Foreman (L) with President Lyndon Johnson (R) after George won the Olympic Gold Medal.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He was a natural fighter. He was mean, big, and had a bigger punch than anyone else. Fistic Lore will later report that George Foreman and Rocky Marciano were the only two fighters who punched holes into heavy bags, thereby requiring special thicker bags to be made for them.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman worked his way quickly up the ranks of amateur boxing and eventually at the age of 19 years old cemented a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier before him (Floyd Patterson also earned a gold medal but in the Middleweight Division), Foreman became the Olympic Heavyweight Champion, defeating Ionas Chepulis of the Soviet Union by a second-round knockout in Mexico City in 1968.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After his great win, Foreman refused to follow the lead of other African Americans like track athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos who raised clenched fists during the national anthem. Instead, George in a true gesture of his love of America waved a small American flag in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI was just glad to be an American,\u201d said Foreman afterwards. \u201cSome people have tried to make something of it, calling me an Uncle Tom, but I\u2019m not. I just believe people should live together in peace.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As many fighters did before him, Foreman turned professional shortly after returning from the Olympic games.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In 1969 at New York\u2019s famed Madison Square Garden then considered the Mecca of Boxing, George Foreman began his storied career by scoring a <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\">savage three-round knockout over Donald Walheim. After that he started a heavy schedule of fights, often as much as a dozen per year.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26124\" style=\"width: 1099px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26124\" class=\" wp-image-26124\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-1024x713.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1089\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-1024x713.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-768x535.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-1536x1070.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-128x89.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-32x22.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21xp-foreman-vmfh-superJumbo.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1089px) 100vw, 1089px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Foreman in training.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After that fight he defeated such top contenders as Chuck Wepner (TKO 3), Jack O\u2019Halloran (KO 5), and George Chuvalo (TKO 3).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By 1971, Forman was the number one ranked heavyweight contender with an impressive record of 32\u20130 (29 KO). After winning 5 more fights, Foreman finally got a shot at the legendary undefeated Heavyweight Champion Smokin\u2019 Joe Frazier on January 22, 1973.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although he entered the ring in Kingston, Jamaica with a record of (37-0, 34 KO\u2019s), George was 3-1 underdog against the great Joe Frazier who had previously defeated Muhammad Ali two years earlier after dropping him with a terrific left hook in round 15.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once the bell rang to start the fight, Foreman acted nothing like an underdog.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the contrary he resembled some of the greatest heavyweight ring killers in history such as Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, and Rocky Marciano before him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26096\" style=\"width: 1317px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26096\" class=\" wp-image-26096\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1307\" height=\"1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1-128x102.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4028-2-768x610-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1307px) 100vw, 1307px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Foreman (R) knocking out Joe Frazier (L) in their first fight when George won the Heavyweight Championship of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman punched as if his fists contained the power of Thor. He hurt Frazier immediately and swiftly dominated the fight, knocking Frazier down six times before the contest was stopped halfway through the second round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">One of those knockdowns led the famed television announcer Howard Cosell to shout one of his most famous calls: &#8220;Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Foreman knocked Joe Frazier down six times within two rounds (the three-knockdown rule was not in effect for this bout). One of the punches even caused Frazier to go briefly in the air. After the second knockdown, Frazier&#8217;s balance and mobility were impaired to the extent that he was unable to evade Big George\u2019s explosive-like punches. As a testament to his guts and bravery, after each knockdown, Frazier bravely managed to get to his feet for all six knockdowns. Unfortunately for the heroic Frazier, referee Arthur Mercante had seen enough and stopped the one-sided bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26090\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1298\" height=\"1523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1.jpg 873w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1-768x901.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1-109x128.jpg 109w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1-27x32.jpg 27w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LLLLLLLLBoxing-News-April-1991-cover-873x1024-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Viewing the fight live, the New York Times reporter said, \u201cIt was unbelievable. In little more than four and a half minutes, George Foreman destroyed Joe Frazier tonight, and the man who supposedly couldn\u2019t lose never had even one ghost of a chance for victory. So there is a new heavyweight champion of the world, and he won it with skills.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After winning the title, Foreman defended the title twice scoring two devastating knockouts of Jose Roman (KO 1) and Ken Norton (TKO 2). It was the same Ken Norton who had recently given Muhammad Ali the second loss of his career, and who later became the WBC Heavyweight Champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26098\" style=\"width: 1472px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26098\" class=\" wp-image-26098\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1462\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1-128x84.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-foreman-and-evander-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxing: WBC\/ WBA\/ IBF Heavyweight Title: George Foreman (L) in action vs Evander Holyfield during fight at Boardwalk Convention Hall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the meantime, Ali then went on a string of three victories including wins over Ken Norton (rematch) and the second fight with Joe Frazier.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight between Foreman and Ali was eventually set to take place in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1974 that would become known as the <em>Rumble in the Jungle<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike in his fight against Frazier, in this fight Foreman was the strong favorite.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ali won the fight after employed his \u201crope-a-dope\u201d strategy, whereby he would rest on slackened ropes that caused him to lean back sometimes as far as four feet from Foreman who tried desperately to reach his Muhammad\u2019s outstretched chin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This caused Foreman to punch himself out, though Foreman later claimed he was poisoned.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26107\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1028\" height=\"1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-107x128.jpg 107w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-27x32.jpg 27w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MV5BODA2YTE4YmYtYWNjMS00NjYwLTgxY2EtZjg0MzdlM2RlNTdmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ali finished the fight with a left-right combination that dropped George to the canvas. Once he landed on the ring floor, the referee began one of the fastest counts in boxing history. The referee started counting over Foreman before Ali even made it back to the neutral corner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sadly, after Ali won, he deliberately ducked Foreman for years. Apparently, he did not want to deal again with Foreman\u2019s punch or size. Lightning only strikes once, and Ali figured that there was no chance of lightening striking again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While Foreman quickly became the number one contender by beating five fighters over the course of one year, including an exciting KO win over Ron Lyle (KO 5) and another devastating knockout of Joe Frazier (TKO 5).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Instead of Ali granting Foreman the title shot he chose instead to battle three non-entities in the form of John-Pierre Coopman, known as the Lion of Flanders, who had less courage than the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz, and Richard Dunn, and Alfredo Evangalista, both of whom had the courage of a sheep herder and the jaw of a poet.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26110\" style=\"width: 1297px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26110\" class=\" wp-image-26110\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1287\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-Gerry-Cooney-John-Iacono-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1287px) 100vw, 1287px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Goerge foreman (R) hitting Gerry Cooney with a hard right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unfortunately, seeing no real title shot in sight, Foreman lost a decision to Jimmy Young. It was in that fight where George believed he saw God when he collapsed from exhaustion after the fight in his dressing room.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After that loss, he retired at age 28 and disappeared from boxing for nearly ten years having started preaching the bible as a Christian Minister in Houston and starting a Youth Center.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He later said that he died after that fight. &#8220;Things changed for me,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I definitely died. I had an experience while I was dead and alive again.&#8221; He said he was given &#8220;another chance to live,\u201d and decided to give his life to God.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With his ring money running out he decided to go back to the only profession that had earlier made him millions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI want to be champion again,\u201d he said in 1987. \u201cI\u2019ve got a three-year plan. I want to start at the bottom. Train harder than any man in the world. Fight once a month.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To his credit and character \u2013 Foreman did just that.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although there was a great deal of criticism and skepticism of the new George Foreman, in time George proved all those naysayers wrong.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As a matter of fact, the only sports outlet or publication that supported Foreman from the beginning was <em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em> &#8211; and we turned out to be right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman began the second leg of his boxing career knocking out Steve Zouski on March 9, 1987, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After scoring seven straight knockouts, Foreman took on former Light Heavyweight Champion and Cruiserweight Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi who was on a course to try and recapture his Cruiserweight Championship that he lost to Evander Holyfield then again in their rematch. After a relatively slow start, Foreman stopped Qawi in the seventh round of their scheduled 10 rounder. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After this fight people finally took notice.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1346\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1-128x105.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EPSON033-1024x841-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1346px) 100vw, 1346px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After that he rattled six more wins including wins over Bert Cooper (RTD 2), Everett Martin (UD 10), and Gerry Cooney (KO 2).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After scoring a KO win over Terry Anderson on September 25, 1990, in London England, Foreman\u2019s record reached 24 -0 (23 KO\u2019s) since he came back in 1986.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Because of George\u2019s newfound fame for his great sense of humor and various commercials for items from Doritos to Meineke Mufflers, along with his huge wins against quality opponents, George finally earned a shot at Evander Holyfield who was the reigning Undisputed heavyweight Champion of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26093\" style=\"width: 1346px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26093\" class=\" wp-image-26093\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1336\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1-128x77.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/00000001-030-768x460-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Foreman being interviewed by the Boxing Twins Alex and John Rinaldi in 1992.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Before that fight, in 1990 both Foreman and Mike Tyson appeared on a fight card together fighting other fighters. After these fights, promoter Don King wanted to set a fight between the two famous gladiators. Foreman wanted that fight while Tyson refused. When we spoke to Foreman about this he said, &#8220;Tyson is scared of me.&#8221;\u00a0 George also said that he would have knocked Tyson out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Later, and more recently, Tyson apparently admitted this fact.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I was there when Don was trying to make the fight, said King then matchmaker r Bobby Goodman. &#8220;He was telling Tyson that Foreman represented huge money, plus he was old and slow and would be no problem.\u201d Tyson got up and screamed at King saying, &#8216;I&#8217;m not fighting that f***** animal, if you love the m******** so much, you fight him! &#8220;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On April 19, 1991, at age 42, Foreman entered the ring against the undefeated Champion Evander Holyfield at a sold-out Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After some pretty close rounds, Evander Holyfield retained his title by a unanimous decision. Though he lost the fight, George put on a brave and admirable performance.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26144\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26144\" class=\" wp-image-26144\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1.jpg 272w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-5-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Foreman with President Ronald Reagan.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Still, Foreman was saddened by the loss, and many figured that it seemed to be the end of Foreman\u2019s title dreams.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, <em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em> again felt otherwise.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Luckily, so did Foreman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He went on to fight four more fights including wins over top contenders Alex Stewart and Pierre Coetzer.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">His only lost was a close decision to then top ranked Tommy Morrison.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After his win over Foreman, Holyfield defended his title four more times until he lost it to Riddick Bowe in 1992. Evander reclaimed it from Bowe in 1993 only to lose it to Michael Moorer in 1994.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Foreman was coming off a close loss, fans still clamored to see Big George fight for the title again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When all things looked bleak and Foreman was now turning 45 years old, he got the chance, probably his one last chance, to reclaim the biggest prize in all of ports \u2013 the Heavyweight Championship of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s not about deserving,\u201d Foreman said with a smile, \u201cbecause I\u2019ve got it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight took place in November 5, 1994 before a sell-out crowd in Las Vegas at the MGM Arena. Surprisingly, Foreman entered the ring wearing the exact trunks he wore when he lost to Muhammad Ali 20 years before in Zaire.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26115\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26115\" class=\"wp-image-26115 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794.jpg 528w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gettyimages-143825180-594x594-1-e1742920381794-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">NABF Heavyweight Title: George Foreman (L) in action vs Joe Frazier during fight at Nassau Coliseum<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman fought tough, but the undefeated lefty Michael Moorer was winning every round going into the tenth round. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To show his confidence and condition, Foreman had stood rather than sit on a stool between rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Somehow, Moorer decided to go for the knockout and Foreman countered with a thundering right hand that smashed the champion on the sweet part of the jaw as if he was stuck by a blacksmith\u2019s anvil. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The great Michael Moorer was unconscious before he landed hard and fast on the canvas. As the crowd stood standing in pure disbelief, the referee counted out the magical ten-count as the place erupted in pure pandemonium. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman literally shocked the world with his big win.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As the crowd sheered, Big George kneeled and prayed as he was once again the Heavyweight Champion of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Moorer had thrown 641 punches, to 369 by Foreman. But the last punch was the one that counted.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26108\" style=\"width: 1244px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26108\" class=\" wp-image-26108\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1234\" height=\"1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-128x128.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0_George-Foreman-vs-Terry-Anderson-25th-September-1990.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">George Foreman (L) knocking out Terry Anderson in1990.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He became the oldest heavyweight champion in history.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAnything you desire, you can make happen,\u201d he said after the Moorer fight. \u201cAnything you desire, you can make happen,\u201d he said after the fight. \u201cIt\u2019s like the song, \u2018When you wish upon a star your dreams come true.\u2019 Well, look at me tonight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On account of his big win, in 1994, the Associated Press named George Foreman (boxing) as the Male Athlete of the Year and Bonnie Blair (speed skating) as the Female Athlete of the Year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unfortunately, and almost crookedly, ESPN \u2013 gave that year\u2019s ESPY Award to alleged baseball cheater Barry Bonds who had only a .312 batting average on a meaningless baseball year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26117\" style=\"width: 1368px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26117\" class=\" wp-image-26117\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1358\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4.avif 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4-300x198.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4-128x84.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BRWJ4FFFQFEK5NRFHBGOEOAFN4-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1358px) 100vw, 1358px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Foreman slugging with champion Miichael Moorer in their 1994 bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Considering that 1994 was a strike-shortened season in baseball which both the owners and the payers were co-conspirators in, and that the fans and ticket buyers were totally screwed and treated out of their money that they spent on tickets &#8211; NO baseball player, much less the despicable Barry Bonds should have eclipsed the greatest feat of the world captured by Foreman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We were one of the baseball season ticket holders who were literally robbed and cheated by Major League Baseball who have shown all these years to have the loyalty of rattle snakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26097\" style=\"width: 1342px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26097\" class=\" wp-image-26097\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1332\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/george-foreman-a-preacher-boxer-makes-a-comeback-1-700x394-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">forming (R) landing the KO punch to Michael Moorer&#8217;s chin (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman next defended his belt against a German fighter, Axel Schulz. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">His final fight was a loss, a close decision to Shannon Briggs in 1997. He was 48.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He finished with a professional record of 76-5 (68 KO\u2019s) and is widely regarded as one of the 10 best heavyweight fighters of all time; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em><\/span> ranked him fifth. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Starting in 1994, Foreman forged a successful career after life in the ring, with the George Foreman Grill selling in huge numbers worldwide. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman began endorsing the George Foreman Grill in 1994, with a big smile and predictable but still charming lines like \u201cIt\u2019s a knockout.\u201d The grills were electric and portable and could be used inside as an alternative to outdoor charcoal grilling. Foreman helped make the grills an American kitchen mainstay.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In 1999, Salton Inc. paid George $137.5 million for worldwide rights to use Foreman\u2019s name on grills; Foreman got about 75% of the payout. He also endorsed mufflers, burgers, Doritos, and fried chicken.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26103\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1179\" height=\"1179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AUGUST2016George-Foreman-lean-fat-grill-ad-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreman\u2019s affability helped him transcend boxing and cross over into the media world. In 1993-94, in the midst of his comeback, he starred in \u201cGeorge,\u201d a short-lived sitcom on ABC in which he played a retired boxer helping troubled youth, and he made guest appearances on several other shows over the years. He appeared in a Venus-flytrap costume on the reality competition show \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d in 2022.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Foreman goes down as one of the greatest and most likeable athletes of all time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26099\" style=\"width: 1144px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26099\" class=\" wp-image-26099\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1-105x128.jpg 105w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alex-and-George-Foreman-in-1992-768x937-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">George Foreman with Alex Rinaldi.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We have been present and many events with George Foreman and he has been wonderful with his fans signing autographs for free along with talking and taking pictures with them. Unlike athletes in other sports, such as baseball, golf, basketball, and football, where most of those athletes would rather run over fans before they greet and sign an autograph for them, Foreman, like most fighters, was very accommodating and affable with his fans.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">President Donald Trump paid tribute on Truth Social: \u201cGeorge Foreman is dead. What a great fighter!!! He had, without question, the heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing. With the exception of Ali, when you got hit, you went down. He was something really special, but above all, he was a great person, with a personality that was bigger than life. I knew him well, and he will be missed. Warmest condolences to his wonderful family!!!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26120\" style=\"width: 1164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26120\" class=\" wp-image-26120\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0.avif 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0-128x85.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0-32x21.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joe-Frazier-George-Foreman-Muhammad-Ali-m7bcoej0-1x1.avif 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Muhammad Ali. The Magnificent Three.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in modern boxing and chairman of Saudi Arabia\u2019s General Entertainment Authority, described Foreman as one of \u201cthree pillars\u201d of the sport along with Ali and Frazier.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;The last boxing pillar for an unforgettable era has passed away today,\u201d Alalshikh posted alongside a picture of the trio. \u201cMay his soul rest in peace, Big George Foreman!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Former NBA player Charles Barkley was close to Foreman, having similarly moved into entrepreneurial pursuits after his retirement. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;He was obviously one of the greatest boxers ever, but just a gentle man, he was a pastor &#8211; and it just hurts man, plain and simple&#8221;, Barkley told CBS.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I\u2019m shook up right now, that caught me so off guard.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26145\" style=\"width: 1177px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26145\" class=\"wp-image-26145\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1167\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/George-Foreman-and-Donald-Trump-640x335-732652695-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">George and Donald Trump.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Condolences to George Foreman\u2019s family,\u201d Mike Tyson said on social media, paying tribute. \u201cHis contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">George Foreman along with Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, and Muhammad Ali deserve to be on the Mount Rushmore of Heavyweight Champions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He will be greatly missed because he was so greatly loved by all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26079\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-27-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b>Third time the charm<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><b>Top Ranked Contender Ryan \u201cThe Bruiser\u201d Rozicki to <\/b><b>Challenge WBC Cruiserweight World Champion<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><b>Badou Jack on May 3 in Saudi Arabia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26080\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"955\" height=\"1194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thumbnail-28-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Leonard Carmichael<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (March\u00a0 2025) \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Canadian cruiserweight challenger\u00a0<b>Ryan \u201cThe Bruiser\u201d Rozicki<\/b>\u00a0(20-1-1, 19 KOs) will finally get his World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World title shot against defending champion\u00a0<b>Badou \u201cThe Ripper\u201d Jack\u00a0<\/b>(20-1-1, 19 KOs) on May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0on the Riyadh Season\u2019s high-profile card headlined by\u00a0<b>the Saul \u201cCanelo\u201d Alvarez<\/b>\u00a0(62-2-2, 39 KOs) versus\u00a0<b>William Scull<\/b>\u00a0(23-0, 9 KOs) for the Unified Super Middleweight World Championship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">All the action will be stream live on DAZN PPV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Proudly channeling his boxing idol, Hall of Famer Jack Dempsey, Rozicki is the WBC No. 1 mandatory challenger for the third time, but he will now get his long awaited shot. His promoter, Three Lions Promotions, won the purse bid and had originally secured a date and venue, April 26 at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Negotiations led to Jack vs. Rozicki being added to the May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0show in Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWe would like to thank his excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, David Ghansa from 258 Management, and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman for making this fight possible. Ryan is fighting on the biggest stage possible, and he is more than ready. Come May 3 there will be a new WBC World Cruiserweight Champion,\u201d Rozicki\u2019s promoter Daniel Otter (Three Lions Promotions) proclaimed. \u201cThe world is going to witness the hardest puncher in boxing today. Rozicki is going to walk right through Jack and get him out of there early, mark my words!\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rozicki, 30, has been the WBC\u2019s mandatory challenger since 2023, first for then-WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelyan (27-2, 12 KOs), who failed to make his ordered title defense with Rozicki. The WBC named Mikaelyan its \u201cChampion In Recess,\u201d elevating Jack to its World Cruiserweight Champion from his position as the WBC \u201cChampion In Recess.\u201d Three-division world champion Jack, 41, hasn\u2019t fought since he captured the crown on February 26, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rozicki\u2019s aggressive, powerful style of fighting (\u201cThe Bruiser\u201d) has been modeled after Dempsey and the two, despite Ryan being born nearly 100 years to the day after Dempsey, even look similar. Known as a modern day Jack Dempsey, Rozicki is dedicated to honoring Dempsey\u2019s legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cMy style of fighting hasn\u2019t been seen in Saudi Arabia,\u201d Rozicki said. I\u2019m going to knock him (Jack) out and end his boxing career. It\u2019s that simple. These other fighters have been ducking and dodging me for long enough; I\u2019m putting the whole division on blast, after I\u2019m finished with Jack, I want Jai (Opetaia \u2013 IBF, Ring Magazine, and lineal champion) and (Gilberto \u2018Zurdo\u2019 \u2013 WBA and WBO champion) next.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7933429140MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0card is absolutely loaded, arguably \u201cThe Event of the Year\u201d from top to bottom. In addition to Canelo vs. Scully and Jack vs. Rozicki, other fights include middleweight Jaime Munguia (44-2, 35 KOs) vs. Bruno Surace (26-0-2, 5 KOs) in a rematch of their fight which was won by the latter in a major upset, as well as heavyweight hopeful Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) vs. Efe Ajagba (20-1, 16 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<header class=\"mx-auto mb-4 md:mb-8\">\n<div class=\"bg-black text-white flex items-stretch\">\n<div class=\"p-2.5 py-3 md:p-7 self-center\">\n<h1 class=\"font-display !font-black text-2xl leading-8 md:text-4xl\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003366; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois II is getting set for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26069\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-128x67.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-32x17.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oleksandr-usyk-boxer.webp 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26070\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Daniel-Dubois-holding-his-IBF-belt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex bg-lightGray text-black text-[11px] sm:text-xs md:text-base uppercase px-2.5 py-1 md:px-5 md:py-1.5 md:justify-center items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row gap-2 text-center items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body lg:w-3\/4 mx-auto px-2.5 md:px-5\">\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As if the world cares after Tyson Fury was robbed by decision against Oleksandr Usyk in their last fight &#8211; the present IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KO&#8217;s) is working on getting shot again at the reigning WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight king Usyk.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The proposed rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, for the undisputed heavyweight title, could be take place at London\u2019s Wembley Stadium, according to Usyk\u2019s promoter.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Usyk and Dubois first fought for the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in August 2023, which ended in controversy.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round five &#8211; Dubois landed a hard shot to Usyk&#8217;s midsection that dropped the Champion to the canvas.\u00a0 Somehow, the dumb referee ruled it a low punch thrown by Dubois. Not only did the referee call it a low blow he also allowed Usyk five minutes to recover &#8211; though he only need around four minutes to continue. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After outpointing Dubois throughout the fight, which the exception of round five, Usyk won via a ninth-round stoppage.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dubois said after that fight, &#8220;I didn&#8217;t think that was a low blow. I thought that landed, and I&#8217;ve been cheated out of victory tonight.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Since their fight, Dubois has been on a knockout roll with victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua back in September.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He is the reigning IBF world champion and is keen for a second shot at Usyk, who is also keen to become a two-time undisputed champion, so that fight could well be next for both men.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was at the conclusion of the second of those victories, in December, that Dubois confronted the 38-year-old Usyk and demanded a rematch. Dubois was to defend his title against Joseph Parker on February 22, until illness forced his withdrawal during fight week, but instead of a fight with Parker being rescheduled the priority of both camps appears to be agreeing Usyk-Dubois II.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe are now working on this fight [Usyk vs Dubois II],\u201d\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/boxing\/news\/12183\/13326997\/oleksandr-usyk-vs-daniel-dubois-rematch-could-take-place-at-wembley-stadium-for-undisputed-heavyweight-title\">Usyk\u2019s promoter Alex Krassyuk told Sky Sports<\/a>. \u201cWembley as one of the options.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dubois, who on Sunday was named the British Boxing Board of Control\u2019s boxer of the year for 2024 \u2013 his trainer Don Charles was awarded the trainer\u2019s equivalent \u2013 had previously told the same news outlet: \u201cMy next fight I\u2019m working towards. I\u2019m ready for it now.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019ve got to be even better than I was against \u2018AJ\u2019. That was just what it was at the time. A special moment but I need to be even better than I was.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cStill the kingslayer. I\u2019m the man that beat the man,&#8221; said Dubois.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25959\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-1024x498.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-1024x498.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-300x146.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-768x373.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-1536x746.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-128x62.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-32x16.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6-2x1.jpeg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nakatani_cuellar_bc2a8595a6.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong>Junto Nakatani crushes challenger David Cuellar by KO to retain the WBC Bantamweight Championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Bentley Loi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Before a packed house at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, reigning undefeated WBC Bantamweight Champ \u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/uk\/boxing\/boxer-profile\/2-contestant-718508\">Junto Nakatani<\/a>\u00a0demolished previously unbeaten and top ranked contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/uk\/boxing\/boxer-profile\/2-contestant-805589\">David Cuellar<\/a>, of Mexico, to retain his title with a stunning third-round KO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Making his fifth defense of his WBC Bantamweight Crown, Nakatani (30-0, 23 KOs), showed once again that he has fists of dynamite. Although Cuellar (28-1, 23 KO\u2019s) had a height and reach advantage \u2013 Nakatani certainly had the punch advantage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25958\" style=\"width: 1310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25958\" class=\" wp-image-25958\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-1024x712.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-1024x712.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-768x534.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-1536x1068.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-128x89.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-32x22.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar-1x1.jpeg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NakataniCuellar.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nakatani (R) lands a hard blow to Cuellar&#8217;s chin (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After a close first two rounds with both fighters attacking the other with combinations &#8211; in Round 3 all things changed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cueller came out strong and started battling the champion with shots in the third round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the last thirty seconds of the round, the challenger landed a hard straight right to Nakatani \u2018s chin and stunned him followed by a left hook to the ribs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After connecting with those two blows, the Mexican looked to capitalize until Nakatani backed him into the ring corner where he struck him with some body shots then struck gold with two hard rights to the jaw and an explosive left hook to challenger\u2019s midsection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The challenger immediately dropped to the canvas as if his lungs were torn out his chest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25955\" style=\"width: 1164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25955\" class=\" wp-image-25955\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67bc640524b5f.webp 1396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nakatani knocking out Cuellar.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Up at the count of 8 , with less than 15 seconds remaining in the round, the midsection of the \u00a0caught the challenger at the ring corner and smashed him with an explosive left to the body that caused the challenger to land back on the canvas like a sack of rice.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With Cueller bleeding and unable to rise, the referee counted out the fatal 10-count.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cDavid [Cueller] was the tallest fighter I ever fought,\u201d remarked the Nakatani after the bout. \u201cThat was one concern, but I am happy that I got the knockout.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe was really good at avoiding my punches. In that respect, I think he is a great fighter,\u201d Nakatani said of his adversary.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25957\" style=\"width: 1216px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25957\" class=\" wp-image-25957\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1206\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1-128x84.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nakatani-Boxing-JF-0224-1024x670-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nakatani (R) going in for the kill against Cuellar (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After Nakatani scored this great knockout win it now sets up a world title unification fight for later this year against the other world champions at 118 pounds, are of whom are Japanese: Seiya Tsutsumi (WBA), Nishida (IBF) and Yoshiki Takei (WBO).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nakatani, when asked what is next for him after the victory, said &#8220;let&#8217;s unify,&#8221; a reference to Nishida who currently holds the IBF world bantamweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nishida expressed a similar keenness, responding with &#8220;come on, let&#8217;s do it&#8221; as the pair stood side by side in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It could even possibly set up a mega championship bout against the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion Naoya Inoue (29-0, 26 KOs).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nakatani, who trains in Los Angeles with coach Rudy Hernandez, has won all four of his fights at Bantamweight by stoppage and showed why he is one of the most entertaining boxers in the sport today.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Also on the card, Nakatani&#8217;s rival world champion Seiya Tsutsumi (12-03, 8 KOs) held on to his WBA bantamweight title in a first defense via a draw in his gripping rematch with Diago Higa (21-3-2, 19 KOs).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25960\" style=\"width: 1229px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25960\" class=\" wp-image-25960\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1219\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seiya-Tsutsumi-vs-Diago-Higa.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1219px) 100vw, 1219px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Seiya Tsutsumi (L) vs Diago Higa (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Higa dropped Tsutsumi with a counter left hook, but when the hard hitting Higa (21-3-2, 19 KOs) moved in to end the fight, he was smashed to the canvas by a jarring right cross to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From that point, the challenger was in survival mode as Tsutsumi put his foot down during the championship rounds. All three judges scored an entertaining fight 114-114, after both Japanese fighters visited the canvas in a thrilling Round 9.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It turned out once again to be a second successive unsuccessful title challenge for Higa, who dropped a competitive unanimous decision to WBO ruler\u00a0Yoshiki Takei on the Naoyo Inoue vs. TJ Doheny undercard last September.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Also on the bill, was kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa (6-0, 2 KOs) who earned a unanimous points decision (97-93, 97-93, 98-92) over former world champion Jason Moloney for the best win of his boxing career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Moloney (27-4, 19 KOs), 34, from Australia, landed some solid shots in a strong finish but was outworked and outboxed by Nasukawa, 26, from Tokyo, who faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout in 2018.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Moloney lost his world title on points to Takei in his last fight in May and this was Nasukawa&#8217;s best win so far.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Junto Nakatani\u00a0(c) def. David Cuellar to retain\u00a0the WBC bantamweight title<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Tenshin Nasukawa\u00a0def. Jason Moloney (UD 10); bantamweights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Seiya Tsutsumi\u00a0(c) draw w\/.\u00a0Daigo Higa\u00a0(UD 12) to retain the WBA bantamweight title<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Ryuya Moriai\u00a0def. Eigoro Akai (TKO 2\/6); super middleweights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Ryosuke Kiuchi\u00a0def. Fuentes Kitajima (UD 4); lightweights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Hayato Aiko def. Yuki Sato (UD 4); featherweights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"yiv8932701772MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford to take place on September 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25896 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123.jpg 334w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123-128x119.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/canelo-crawford.faceoff.sketch.330x330-e1738267943123-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, the highly anticipated Mega fight between boxing superstars &#8211; Canelo Alvarez (62-2, 39 KO&#8217;s) and Terence Crawford (31-0, 31 KO&#8217;s) &#8211; has been officially confirmed for September 13, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fight will be for Canelo Alvarez&#8217;s undisputed Super Middleweight Championship. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo is currently the biggest name in boxing today. Having won five (5) World Titles at the Super Welterweight, Junior Middleweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight, and the Light Heavyweight divisions, His biggest wins were against such ring greats such as Jermell Charlo, Gennadiy Golovkin, Caleb Plant, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Amir Khan, Miguel Cotto, and Sugar Shane Mosley,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Crawford, meanwhile, also won a number of championship belts in four (4) weight classes such as Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, and Junior Middleweight. At Welterweight he became the Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the World. In a career spanning Fifteen (15) years, Terence has defeated many great fighters, including Ricky Burns, Ray Beltran, John Molina Jr, Jeff Horn, amir Khan, Kell Brook, Jose Benavidez Jr, Shawn Porter, Israil Madrimov, and Errol Spence Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While Canelo will be taking a tune-up prior to the fight with Crawford, it appears that Terence will probably use the time to find a way to beat the near legendary Canelo Alvarez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Terence Crawford is looking to make history by becoming a five-division world champion. A win over Alvarez will firmly cement him as one of the greatest fighters who ever laced on a pair of boxing gloves. It would also make him a living legend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For Canelo Alvarez, this fight is an opportunity to solidify his legacy as one of the greatest boxers of his generation. A win over Crawford, who is widely regarded as one of the most skilled fighters in the sport, would further cement his status as the face of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">On the other hand, Terence Crawford is looking to make history by becoming a four-division world champion. A victory over Canelo would not only add another legendary name to his resume but also elevate him to an even higher echelon in the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As the countdown to September 13 begins, it will be soon shaping up as the not-miss fight of the decade<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"headline headline--single-fallback\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield invited and appear at star-studded Trump inauguration<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25890\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Tyson-3-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by John J. Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Among the myriad of invited guests at President Trump Inauguration were none other than former Heavyweight Champions Evander Holyfield. They both attended Washington D.C. party that featured an array of A-list celebrities and national power brokers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25891\" style=\"width: 935px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-scaled.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25891\" class=\" wp-image-25891\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"925\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/donald-trump-evander-holyfield-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Donald Trump (L) with Evander Holyfield (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Both Tyson and Holyfield have had and shared a longstanding and strong relationship with President Trump over the years. This relationship began when private citizen Trump was involved with many of the biggest fights in the 1980s and 1990s at his hotels in Atlantic City.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>_____<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Deontay &#8220;The Bronze Bomber&#8221; Wilder is slated to return to the ring in April<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25864\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"909\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3ef1c4f393d6bc067cee5218e0f9d1e5a96d15de-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-beforebegin\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Look out one and all &#8211; former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder will be returning to the squared ring as early as April of this new year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-beforebegin\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> After being undefeated for his entire career &#8211; Wilder&#8217;s fortunes changed after his second and third fight with Tyson Fury. Getting knocked out in both their second and third fight, the trilogy ended with One draw and two KO wins by Fury, which cause Wilder&#8217;s boxing stock to fall as if thrown off a cliff.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Wilder made a nice comeback by scoring an impressive first-round knockout of Robert Helenius, he did not fight again for another year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then Wilder eventually returned back to the ring in Saudi Arabia in a co-card with another former champion &#8211; Anthony Joshua. While Joshua was teamed up with a stumblebum, Wilder was squared up with the former WBO Heavyweight Champion<span class=\"display-card-hyperlink-article\" data-id=\"1512274\"> Joseph Parker. In a tough, highly anticipated bout, <\/span>Wilder emerged a loser via a unanimous decision. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The problem with the Parker fight was that Wilder never went to demonstrate his KO power. Instead, he was kind of slow-footed and did not land enough sufficient big punches.. His next outing was even worse when he suffered a<span class=\"display-card-hyperlink-article\" data-id=\"1515509\"> fifth-round stoppage against the mountain-sized Chinese southpaw, Zhilei Zhang<\/span>\u00a0.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With he loss many felt that Wilder&#8217;s days were not only behind him, but that he would probably hang up his gloves once and for all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-afterend\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Despite these setbacks, with the help of legendary manager Shelley Finkel the 39-year-old \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d has decided to return and\u00a0 recapture heavyweight royalty,\u00a0 saying, \u201cThe best is yet to come.&#8221;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We sincerely hope so. Wilder was nothing but a credit to the sport. It was just too bad that the Big Brit Anthony Joshua refused to fight Wilder for way too many years, when Wilder would have certainly kayoed Joshua in two to three rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It has been reported that Wilder&#8217;s return fight will take place under the banner of BLK Prime, which has recently staged Terence Crawford\u2019s welterweight title defense against David Avanesyan, BLK Prime is also reportedly involved in Devin Haney\u2019s upcoming match in March.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-afterend\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Names that have been cirulated as his next opponent, have been Jermaine Franklin and Guido Vianello. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-afterend\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A big with for Wilder would surely place him back in the heavyweight mix.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">America needs Deontay Wilder back on boxing&#8217;s big stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=10638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25860\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1-128x79.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SCHEDULE-GLOVE-1024x635-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/?page_id=10638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25859\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1-128x68.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USABNWEB14-1024x545-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\">Click Boxing Glove to view Upcoming Fights and Current Boxing Champions Page<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25806\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1311\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2.webp 942w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2-768x508.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/watch-fury-vs-usyk-2-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">Oleksandr Usyk wins second fight against Tyson Fury &#8211; as Judges drop the ball the second time around with their questionable scorecards<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Bad enough Tyson Fury got a raw deal the first time around. This time it was even worse.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Besides the fact that the DAZN announcers sounded very much like they were riding the lead horses on a Usyk bandwagon, the judges were even worse, as all three scored the bout 116-112 for Usyk.\u00a0 The was a clear stick-up.\u00a0 <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> gave the fight to Fury by a score of 115 to 113.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Others agreed with us such as Promoter Frank Warren, who said, <em>&#8220;Most people in our row (ringside) did have it for Tyson Fury. One was me, one was Bob Arum, his promoter, and the other was Oscar De La Hoya who also felt the same way. I really struggled to split them. It was more of a chess match tonight.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is abundantly clear that the only way for judges to award a deserving round for Fury, is if Vladimir Putin invades Great Britain, since Usyk obviously gets the sympathy vote due to his country&#8217;s precarious war situation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although it was a pretty close contest, it was Tyson Fury who threw most of the punches in the fight. The problem was that Fury did not cut off the ring enough to land a fusillade of hard shot with Usyk&#8217;s back against the ropes. This might have been due to the fact that Fury weighed in at 281 pounds \u2013 his heaviest weight ever for a fight and 19 pounds more than he\u2019d weighed for Fury-Usyk I.\u00a0 Possibly it was due to the Fury wearing a Father Christmas robe and trunks, and he had too much of the Christmas spirit in him. Instead, he should have donned the trunks and robe of a cold-blooded killer like Genghis Khan and did everything in his power to smash Usyk back to his family in the Ukraine.\u00a0 Remember in the first <em>Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard<\/em> in fight in 1980 when former heavyweight legend Joe Frazier said that Duran resembled the killer Charles Manson. Fury should have done the same.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Usyk, 226, meanwhile tipped the scales three pounds more than in their first fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019ll believe until the day I die that I won that fight,\u201d Fury said at the post-fight press conference. \u201cBut it is what it is. I\u2019m not gonna cry over spilt milk. It\u2019s happened now. You can\u2019t change decisions. It\u2019s not Oleksandr\u2019s fault. I\u2019m gonna go home now and have a good Christmas.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">When Fury was told that DAZN also used the stupid and ridiculous services of an \u201cAI judge\u201d to score the bout and that the artificial intelligence judge had favored Usyk by a 118-110 margin, Tyson said simply, \u201cFuck all the computers.\u201d And he was right. One more strike against DAZN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<article class=\"dcr-1xdhyk6\">\n<div class=\"dcr-wqti5a\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1fw0voq\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1upb05m\" data-gu-name=\"body\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1a4fred\">\n<div id=\"maincontent\" class=\"dcr-1bwys2b\">\n<div class=\"article-body-commercial-selector article-body-viewer-selector dcr-1q6n3e0\">\n<p class=\"dcr-s3ycb2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Next up &#8211; Usyk is likely to fight a rematch against Daniel Dubois, though no one really cares about that, or Joseph Parker who is scheduled to square off against Dubois in February.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-container-5 offset-right ad-slot--offset-right ad-slot-container--offset-right A2O4W8X6IK\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div id=\"dfp-ad--inline5\" class=\"js-ad-slot ad-slot ad-slot--inline ad-slot--inline5 ad-slot--rendered A2O4W8X6IK\" title=\"Blocked (selector): \" data-link-name=\"ad slot inline5\" data-name=\"inline5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CMKFzfDQvooDFVugpgQdFKg6Vw\" data-label-show=\"true\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/59666047\/theguardian.com\/sport\/article\/ng_9__container__\" class=\"ad-slot__content A2O4W8X6IK\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As for Fury Promoters are trying to stage a mega-fight at Wimbley featuring Fury against Anthony Joshua. Fury and Joshua have both been beaten twice by Usyk.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The question arose later about whether Fury will retire after receiving a retirement type purse for the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"dfp-ad--inline5\" class=\"js-ad-slot ad-slot ad-slot--inline ad-slot--inline5 ad-slot--rendered A2O4W8X6IK\" title=\"Blocked (selector): \" data-link-name=\"ad slot inline5\" data-name=\"inline5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CMKFzfDQvooDFVugpgQdFKg6Vw\" data-label-show=\"true\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dcr-s3ycb2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019ve tried to walk away many times and been unsuccessful,\u201d Fury has said. \u201cI meant it when I retired after Dillian Whyte back in 2022. I really meant that wholeheartedly. I could have put my hand on the Bible and meant it, but it was difficult to let it go. I\u2019ve been in love with boxing from being a little boy. It\u2019s been a love-hate relationship. When it\u2019s good, it\u2019s very good. And when it\u2019s bad, it\u2019s very toxic. Now I am a fully grown adult with a family of my own. It\u2019s like, \u2018Do I abandon it or do I not?\u2019 I wanted to walk away a lot of times, but it always drags me back. <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/boxing\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Boxing<\/a>\u00a0is an addiction. It abuses my body, my mind, my soul. But I feel like it takes me to ecstasy. The rush is unbelievable. It gives me the biggest highs ever, but it also gives me the lowest lows. Boxing is more addictive than any drug ever. Ever. You can\u2019t let it go.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25807\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ef176cf0-b3bf-11ef-a0ab-6b9233a98ccc-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While promoter Eddie Hearn thought the fight was a draw, he certainly did\u00a0 not belive the score of 116-112 in favor of Usyk.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Usyk and Fury will likely move on to new opponents following their second encounter. For Usyk, he very well could meet the winner of the IBF heavyweight title fight between champion Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25808\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1177\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012.webp 615w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0_GettyImages-2190994012-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fury vs. Joshua is a great idea and will certainly be a blockbuster bout, especially in Britain.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing has apparently shared his desire to book the long-awaited heavyweight battle. With the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, heavily involved in the boxing world, the fight might probably happen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">During the post-fight press conference, Oleksandr Usyk fired back at Frank Warren for thinking that Tyson Fury was robbed by the end of the night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u201cUncle Frank, I think [is] blind,\u201d Usyk told reporters with Ukrainian translation assistance. \u201cIf Tyson says it\u2019s a Christmas gift, OK, thank you, God, not Tyson. Thank you, God. Thank you, my coach Yuri, thank you, my coach Kuba, thank you, my team.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u201cListen, Frank [is] a crazy man, I think. It\u2019s in my opinion. OK, no problem. I win.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Usyk went on to say that the score totals don\u2019t concern him, as he was declared the winner when the smoke cleared.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u201cI do not think about it,\u201d Usyk said. \u201cListen, I win. It\u2019s enough. How many rounds I win, how many I don\u2019t win, now it doesn\u2019t matter. And still.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\">Superman legend Jim Hambrick dies during Holiday Season<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25805\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"516\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2-128x128.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2-32x32.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Logo-Edible-Image_5567460c-c133-4275-9765-49e75d202513.a7cc005d45d1c9af4743548662f77db2-1x1.avif 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">1948-2024<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25798\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"905\" height=\"1609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1-72x128.jpg 72w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1-18x32.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Superman-Celebration-2021-Jim-Hambrick-will-be-at-the-Super-Museum-today-signing-Collectors-magazines-and-sharing-1-1-576x1024-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by John and Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a sad turn of events during the Christmas and Holiday Season, the world of Superman lost one of its own when Jim Hambrick died at 1:44 AM on December 22 in Metropolis, Illinois.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim was a fighter who battled various ailments, including a stroke over the past years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25945\" style=\"width: 1073px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25945\" class=\"wp-image-25945\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1063\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AJ-and-Hembrick-1.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim Hambrick with the Boxing Twins<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim\u2019s claim to fame was having the largest Superman collection on the planet, which he put on display at the wonderful Super Museum that is in Metropolis\u2019 town square.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25800\" style=\"width: 643px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25800\" class=\" wp-image-25800\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Super-Museum-and-Gift-Shop-Super-Museum-founder-Jim-Hambrick-with-Jack-Larson-Jimmy-Olsen-from-the-Adventures-of-Superman-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Super Museum and Gift Shop &#8211; Super Museum founder Jim Hambrick with Jack Larson, Jimmy Olsen from the Adventures of Superman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI got into Superman when I was 5 years old. My mother bought me a Superman lunch box for my birthday, and that was it. That and watching the old television series with George Reeves (in syndication during the 1960s). The worst part about it was that I had 3 sisters and 2 brothers that I had to share the television set with. It was a real difficult thing because everyone was coming home from school, the television was in the front entrance by the living room, where everybody came in the front door, I would lay there on my stomach watching the show, getting stepped on and everything else&#8230; It didn&#8217;t take a whole lot of time for them to realize that the only moment I asked for was to watch that series,\u201d said Hambrick when describing the infancy on his world-famous collection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">At a young age, Jim befriended the production people who worked on the classic TV series \u201cThe Adventures of Superman\u201d that was on the air from 1952-1958, starring George Reeves in 104 episodes.\u00a0 He wound up obtaining many costumes, set pieces and furniture from the series.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From then, Jim began collecting Superman toys, advertising materials, screen-used costumes and props, vintage comic books, and any other item that featured \u201cThe Man of Steel\u201d in various incarnations.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides Superman, Jim collected a plethora of movie memorabilia, including costumes from <em>Planet of the Apes<\/em>, the robot from the <em>Lost in Space<\/em> series, John Wayne and Clint Eastwood screen-worn items, and even the shoes that Boris Karloff wore in the 1931 horror classic <em>Frankenstein! <\/em>Hambrick later incorporated his collection into his Americana Museum in Metroplis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim\u2019s claim to fame was opening the Super Museum. In one of the most popular museums in the country, fans from all over the globe visit to see his Superman collection. With original costumes and props from <em>The Adventures of Superman<\/em> to the Christopher Reeve <em>Superman<\/em> films, to <em>Lois &amp; Clark \u2013 The New Adventures of Superman<\/em>, <em>Smallville<\/em>, and even to <em>The Man of Steel<\/em> and <em>Batman v Superman<\/em> movies, and thousands of other Superman-related items, visitors are amazed and entertained with the collection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25934\" style=\"width: 1120px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25934\" class=\" wp-image-25934\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/John-with-Jim-Hambrick-1.jpg 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">John with Jim Hambrick accepting the prestigious George Award.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim even has a few copies of the original Action Comic Books featuring the introduction of Superman!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Thankfully, Jim\u2019s legacy will live on with his daughter Morgan and son-in-law Adam Siebert taking over the reins of the Super Museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25804\" style=\"width: 1144px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25804\" class=\" wp-image-25804\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-A-Super-Man.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim Hambrick &#8211; A Super Man!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Morgan relayed the message of Jim\u2019s death with the announcement, \u201cIt is with great sadness in my heart I am so sorry to have to announce the passing of my very, very beloved father, Jim Hambrick, MY TRUE SUPERMAN&#8230;and my Peter Pan. My dad passed away today, December 22, 2024, at 1:44 a.m., surrounded by our loving family both in person and digitally. \u00a0He was known as the &#8220;Keeper of Superman&#8221; but truly, he was so, so much more. He was full of complexities and wonder and dreams, and creativity. He mentored me, he fathered me, and he was my best friend. He showed me how to dream, how to achieve those dreams, my work ethic, my creativity, my love for my community, and humor are all due to the amazing man that raised me. He was a kindhearted man who embodied the values of hope, generosity, and strength\u2014values he found in the heroes he so admired. He leaves behind a family and friends who loved him dearly and a community forever changed by his vision and passion. His legacy will live on through the Super Museum he so lovingly built and the hearts of everyone he touched. My dad will always be remembered as a real-life Superman, a hero to many, and a cherished father and friend. He will be deeply missed. Please pray for our family at this time. Our lives are forever better because he was in them and forever changed without him. \u00a0This Daddy&#8217;s girl is really struggling right now to process the impact this loss will have on all of our lives. Fly high in the sky my sweet daddy, we will be together again soaring from earth to Neverland holding hands.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25803\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25803\" class=\" wp-image-25803\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-right-with-his-daughter-Morgan-left.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim Hambrick (right) with his daughter Morgan (left).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim Hambrick first entered our lives in 1998 when we purchased the original flying cape worn by George Reeves during the first year of production of The Adventures of Superman from 1951 (the series\u2019 first airing was in 1952). Jim was trying to raise funds to purchase the building that housed the Super Museum. The sales he made of some of his collection was successful in his accomplishment of owning the building.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25931\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1173\" height=\"1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1.jpg 853w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1-107x128.jpg 107w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1-27x32.jpg 27w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/metroplis-10-853x1024-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1173px) 100vw, 1173px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In 2001 we made our first pilgrimage to Metropolis and in 2002 we began the popular <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> game. Jim would pop in on occasion to watch our game.\u00a0 In 2005 he personally awarded the two of us <em>The Superman of the Year Award<\/em>, and in 2006 Jim honored us with the <em>George Award<\/em> for our charity work and dedication to the spirt of Superman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25801\" style=\"width: 1265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25801\" class=\" wp-image-25801\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1255\" height=\"942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-with-his-baby-daughter-Morgan-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim Hambrick with his baby daughter Morgan.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides being a world-famous collector, Jim was a visionary. He moved to Metropolis, IL, opened his Super Museum, and was instrumental in making the southern Illinois hamlet the <em>Home of Superman<\/em>. For over 40 years, thousands of people from all points on the globe make their pilgrimage each year to the annual <em>Superman Weekend<\/em>, featuring a 15 ft. Superman statue, the Superman-themed Chamber of Commerce, a Lois Lane statue and various activities, including <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25933\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25933\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25933\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Alex-wins-George-Award-1024x664-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim with Alex, John, and Alexander accepting the Geroge Award.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We are heartbroken with death of Hambrick. Our condolences go to his family.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25802\" style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25802\" class=\" wp-image-25802\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"1317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jim-Hambrick.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jim Hambrick.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He was not just a giant. Jim Hambrick was a Super Giant in the world of Superman and Pop Culture.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We also considered him our friend.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jim was a legend that will be sorely missed.\u00a0 The likes of him rarely come in a lifetime.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Rest in Peace Jim.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25783\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1345\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034.webp 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4374468034-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1345px) 100vw, 1345px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333333;\"><strong>OLEKSANDER USYK vs TYSON FURY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">THE REMATCH!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, <span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\">THE REMATCH<\/span> that everyone has been waiting for is going to with the win, Usyk became the third fighter in the four-belt era to have been undisputed champion in two weight classes &#8211; CRUISERWEIGHT and HEAVYWEIGHT, and he became the <a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/sports\/2024\/10\/10\/heavyweight-boxing-champion-lineal-winners-ali-tyson\/75570747007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|${u}\">first undisputed heavyweight champion<\/a> since 1999.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yiv4792323460default-style\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Unfortunately, the rematch will not be for all four heavyweight championship belts, since Usyk stupidly permitted the IBF to strip him of their title, which ultimately elevated Daniel Dubois from interim champion to becoming the IBF Heavyweight Champion.\u00a0\u00a0The IBF historically makes such foolish actions to the detriment of the sport.\u00a0 Dopey Usyk foolishly played into the greedy hands of the organization.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yiv4792323460default-style\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Notwithstanding, the Usyk-Fury bout is certainly the biggest sporting event on the world&#8217;s spectrum as well as a perfect way to begin the Holiday Season.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This time around, Tyson Fury is taking a hard line on the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;It is no longer time for joking,&#8221; said Fury at the latest press conference.\u00a0 &#8220;I will do some serious damage to him. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">I&#8217;ve got nothing to say, apart from there is going to be a lot of hurt and pain in this fight, you watch. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">That&#8217;s all I got to say. Talking&#8217;s been done. The first fight I talked, I joked &#8211; all my career &#8211; this time I am serious.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When Usyk was asked if he had a final message for Fury, he said: &#8220;Don&#8217;t be afraid. I will not leave you alone.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This Saturday&#8217;s fight card will be <a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/gx9QJlQ\/\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\">streamed live on DAZN pay-per-view<\/a>, with the streaming site offering a free seven-day trial with a pay-per-view purchase.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25778\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1373\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skysports-boxing-usyk-fury_6760961.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1373px) 100vw, 1373px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Betting Odds<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defends his undisputed heavyweight championship against Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Usyk is a -154 favorite in the rematch.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News Pick<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Oleksandr Usyk, won the last fight by split-decsion toally on account of knocking Fury down in such a stunning fashion in round 9. Up to that point, Fury was winning big. Fury also wasted time showboating and fooling around. One thing about Usyk, he has proved that he is not one to take lightly.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Prediction &#8211; Fury by KO.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">List of every undisputed heavyweight champion since 1919<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"Table_tableContainer___e5I9\">\n<div class=\"Table_tableWrapper__YUDAM\" data-the-edit-table=\"table\">\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 754px;\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>REIGN STARTED<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>REIGN ENDED<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>BOXER<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>BELTS<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 24, 1919<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 23, 1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jack Dempsey<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 23, 1926<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 31, 1928<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Gene Tunney<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 12 1930<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jan. 7, 1931<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Max Schmeling<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 21, 1932<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 29, 1933<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jack Sharkey<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 29, 1933<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 14, 1934<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Primo Carnera<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 14, 1934<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 13, 1935<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Max Baer<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 13, 1935<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 22, 1937<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">James J. Braddock<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 22, 1937<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">March 1, 1949<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Joe Louis<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 27, 1950<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 18, 1951<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ezzard Charles<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 18, 1951<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 23, 1952<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jersey Joe Walcott<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 23, 1952<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">April 27, 1956<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rocky Marciano<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Nov. 30, 1956<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 26, 1959<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Floyd Patterson<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 26, 1959<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 20, 1960<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ingemar Johansson<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">June 20, 1960<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 25, 1962<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Floyd Patterson<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 25, 1962<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 22, 1963<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sonny Liston<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">NYSAC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">July 22, 1963<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 25, 1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sonny Liston<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 25, 1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sept. 19, 1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 6, 1967<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">April 28, 1967<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 16, 1970<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jan. 22, 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Joe Frazier<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jan. 22, 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oct. 30, 1974<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">George Foreman<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oct. 30, 1974<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 15, 1978<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 15, 1978<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">March 18, 1978<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Leon Spinks<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Aug. 1, 1987<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 11, 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mike Tyson<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Feb. 11, 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oct. 25, 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">James &#8220;Buster&#8221; Douglas<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oct. 25, 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Nov. 13, 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Evander Holyfield<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Nov. 13, 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Dec. 14, 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Riddick Bowe<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Nov. 13, 1999<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">April 29, 2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Lennox Lewis<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 18.2307%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">May 19, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 19.5457%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jun. 25, 202<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 30.7233%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oleksandr Usyk\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 26px; width: 31.3808%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/globe1-150x150\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6635\" src=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/n8ad2d.a2cdn1.secureserver.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/globe1-150x150-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"globe1-150x150\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>OVERSEAS BOXING MATCHES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Per-Ake Persson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>WBC title fights are showcased on punch-packed Hamburg, Germany card<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25797\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster.jpg 338w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster-100x128.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-2024-Hamburg-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>December 12, Hamburg,\u00a0Germany<\/em>. Universum Box Promotion with Ismail Ozen-Otto at the wheel, Arena Box Promotion with Ahmet Oener as promoter and WBC with Jose Sulaiman&#8217;s son Maurcio as chief staged a big show at the plush Grand Elysee Hotel in the center of Hamburg in conjunction with the WBC\u2019s annual convention.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25796\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Comert-Hermi-Fight-Poster.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was quantity rather than quality and it must be said that the stars in the new Universum are nowhere the class the stars of the &#8220;Old&#8221; Universum had. Then we saw the likes of Gennadyi\u00a0Golovkin, the Klitschko brothers, and Dariusz Michalczewski, but now have the likes of Jose Larduet, Branimir Malenica and Ermal Hadribeaj and they are just not at the same level. The WBC were happy, though, as there were no less than seven title fights, and the show dragged out from 6 PM until 1 AM and it was a little too much of everything.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25790\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"997\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Aliev-Brito-Fight-Poster-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">One Universum \/ Arena fighter who can make it is French heavyweight Mourad Aliev, now 13-0, who stopped Italian Davide Brito (6-1) and retained the International Silver title. Aliev, a tall southpaw, jabbed well and followed up with his left hand in a dominating performance but could not hurt his opponent. Brito tried hard but was outgunned.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the sixth\u00a0Aliev landed a barrage of punches with Brito against the ropes and a right hook made the Italian go down and he even fell out of the ring, however, he made it back in time only to see the referee\u00a0wave it off. Brito protested but had lost the five completed rounds and more trouble seemed to be on its way.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25795\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"979\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Larduet-Myronets-Fight-Poster.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The &#8220;other&#8221; Universum \/ Arena heavyweight Jose Larduet (13-1) paid the price for years of coming in too heavy and not in top shape and lost an upset decision to Ukrainian, based in Latvia, Bohdan Myronets (10-1). It was scored 97-93 and 96-94 for Myronets and an out of line 97-93 for Larduet. At stake was the mysterious Francophone bauble.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Another Universum \/ Arena who fell was Croatian light heavyweight Branimir Malenica (10-1) who was outboxed and stopped by Benjamin Gavazi (19-1) in the tenth and final round in another International Silver fight.\u00a0 Malenica had the power but was too slow and predictable and Gavzai was too fast and slick for him. In the final round Gavazi opened and his tiring opponent was stopped on his feet, worn out and beaten\u00a0up.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">American-Albanian super welter Ermal Hadribeaj\u00a0(20-0) failed to shine as he retained the WBC International title with a unanimous decision over Venezuelan\u00a0Eddy Colmenares (9-2-1). It was scored 97-93 twice and 95-95 but Hadribeaj could well have had a point deducted for all his holding. He did score with effective punches working in short bursts, although he held too much.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25794\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1116\" height=\"1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/December-12-Hamburg-Fight-Card-Promotion.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Turkish-German middleweight Serkay Comert (9-0) won the vacant International Silver title with a clear points win over brave but outgunned Italian Yassin Heermi (15-2-1). Comert showed good hand speed and flashy moves but posed too much. Hermi was floored in the sixth and finished the fight with cuts around both eyes. It was scored 99-90 twice and 100-89.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Australian\u00a0lightweight Billy Dib (49-6) came back after a winning fight against cancer and outscored German Attila Kabayasi (12-17) in a fast paced eight-rounder. Dib outclassed his opponent at times but could never hurt him. It was scored 78-72 on all cards. This was also Dib&#8217;s farewell fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25793\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1099\" height=\"1375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadribeaj-Colmenares-Fight-Poster.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Welterweight prospect Henry Grun (7-0) won on TKO in the fourth round when Colombian Jonny Sanchez (20-3) retired with an arm or shoulder injury.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Bulgarian lightweight Radoslav Rosenov turned pro &#8220;for real&#8221; (he is already an IBA pro) and outscored Colombian Eber Tobar (12-9-3) over four and looked good.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25792\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1047\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Malenica-Gavazi-Fight-Poster.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In women&#8217;s boxing super flyweight Asley Gonzales (17-2) outscored Spain&#8217;s Mary Romero (10-7) in a world title fight and Esneldy\u00a0Rodriguez Olmos (9-0-1) did the same against Japanese Sana Hazuki (12-10-1) in a Silver title fight at atomweight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25786\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185353.496.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116gmail-MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b>Underrated heavyweight Kingsley \u201cThe Black Lion\u201d Ibeh\u00a0<\/b><b>Headlines January 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><b><i>At Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25785\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185359.931.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>LOS ANGELES (December\u00a0 2024) <\/b>\u2013 The new year will lift off January 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0with another installment of \u201cEQC Fight Night,\u201d presented by Toro Promotions, Inc., and Whitfield Haydon Boxing, featuring an entertaining card with two title fights and the pro debut of a celebrated Tacoma-based amateur boxer, in the EQC Event Center at the famed Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">One of the most underrated heavyweights in the world, Kingsley \u201cThe Black Lion\u201d Ibeh (14-2-1, 12 KOs), is positioning himself for a possible career-changing 2025, riding an impressive 9-fight win streak into his Jan. 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0match versus Scott Alexander (17-2, 1, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Heavyweight crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 6\u2019 4\u201d, 290-pound Ibeh returns to Emerald Queen Casino after he knocked out previously undefeated Jack \u201cThe Outlaw\u201d May (10-1, 9 KOs) there last October in the opening round for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino Silver Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">A native of Nigeria who lives in Phoenix, the 31-year-old Ibeh is a former college and Canadian Football League football player, as well as a cousin of notorious former pro boxer Ike Ibeabuchi (20-0, 15 KOs).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25787\" style=\"width: 1083px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25787\" class=\" wp-image-25787\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1073\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-128x69.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/thumbnail-2024-12-19T185731.818.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(L) \u2013 Kingsley Ibeh stopped Jack May last October at Emerald Queen Casino<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Crowd-pleasing Austin Brooks (12-0-1, 5 KOs), fighting out of San Diego (CA), will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Super Featherweight title against challenger Rosalindo Morales (10-1, 2 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Brooks, the WBA\u2019s No. 15-rated super featherweight in the world, is trained by Basheer Abdullah and managed by Sheer Sports. He captured a bronze medal as an amateur at the 2014 USA National Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hometown hero Dedrick Crocklem, 20, will make his long-awaited pro debut in a four-rounder versus Haitian super lightweight Nesly Trezile (1-1). Fighting out of Tacoma, Crocklem was a decorated amateur boxer who captured gold medals at the 2022 USA National Championships, in addition to back-to-back top honors at the USA Youth Nationals in 2020 and 2021. He recently signed a promotional contract with Top Rank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Undefeated Federal Way, Washington super featherweight Alexis De La Cerda Landin (4-0, 3 KOs), who was a silver medalist at the 2022 National Golden Gloves Tournament, meets Nicaragua-native Nelson Guerreo (2-0-1 (2 KOs) in a four-round match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Another local fighter making his pro debut, featherweight Joel Hernandez from Renton, Washington, will square off against a fellow pro debut fighter, Julio Lanzas, Jr., and New Mexico welterweight Rolyn Nez (4-0, 3 KOs) is slated to fight Cruz Becerro Monteon (1-0, 1 KO),\u00a0in a pair of four-round bouts. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Super lightweight Quinn McKenna (1-0-1) faces Niguy \u201cMr. Showtime\u201d Simms (0-1), of Compton (CA), in a four-rounder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficeticketsales.com\/sports\/eqc-fight-night-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.boxofficeticketsales.com\/sports\/eqc-fight-night-tickets<\/a>\u00a0or by calling\u00a0(253) 594-7777.\u00a0\u00a0Tickets purchased at the Emerald Queen Shop are eligible for up to a 20-discount, plus no taxes or processing fees. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv7523838116MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Doors open at 7 p.m. PT, first bout at 8 p.m. PT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25779\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-1229x1536.webp 1229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-102x128.webp 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-26x32.webp 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/67198b1f35a0b644ae6a2202_Oleksandr-Usyk-Tyson-Fury-Press.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #003366;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Amazing Fight Purses for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25780\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-128x80.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-32x20.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4e36b-17340214002321-1920.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">For anyone out there that believes the UFC is a bigtime sport, just look at what the UFC earns compared to boxing. The highest paid UFC purse was a total of around $6 million, which is very deceiving, considering that most fights average around $200,000 to $500,000. Boxing on the other hand pays millions of dollars for every big fight that gets aired, especially the championship fights.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Case in point is the upcoming huge heavyweight rematch bout between Ukrainian heavyweight champion of the world and former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. it has been reported that<\/span><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> Oleksandr Usyk is set to earn a record-breaking purse for his rematch against Tyson Fury. The total purse for the Usyk-Fury rematch is expected to be $190 million, with a 60\/40 split in favor of the winner of the first bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"publication-body\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result, Usyk\u2019s purse will amount to $114 million, while Fury will take home a cool $76 million. In their first fight the fighters recived a total purse of $150 million, with Fury earning 70% and $105 million to Usyk&#8217;s $45 million.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fury vs Usyk 2, over 12 rounds for the unified heavyweight titles, will take place on Saturday 21 December. The rematch takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While start times and the full undercard are yet to be released, previous fights in Saudi Arabia have seen the main event start shortly after 10pm GMT (2pm PT \/ 4pm CT \/ 5pm ET).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The highly anticipated fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles will be broadcast in Ukraine by MEGOGO on the same night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the co-main event of the undercard, Ukrainian light middleweight boxer Serhii Bohachuk will step into the ring against former WBA world champion from Uzbekistan, Israil Madrimov.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, two more fights featuring Ukrainians are scheduled: Daniel Lapin will fight the French Dylan Colin for the IBF Intercontinental and WBA Continental titles, and Andrii Novytskyi, WBC International heavyweight champion, will face Edgar Ramirez from Mexico.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">FIGHT CARD<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oleksandr Usyk (C) vs Tyson Fury 2 (WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis (super-welterweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean (heavyweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen (heavyweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Dennis McCann (C) vs Peter McGrail (European super-bantamweight title)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor (featherweight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"publication-body\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Usyk vs Fury Betting Odds<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Usyk \u2013 8\/13<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Fury \u2013 11\/8<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Draw \u2013 14\/1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News Book Review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25765\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-book-cover.-1.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>McFarland &amp; Company, Inc., Publishers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0(www.<\/strong> <strong>mcfarlandpub.com) \u2013 203 p<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Reviewed by John Rinaldi and Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is the holiday time of the year again. For those looking for that one great book to purchase for the boxing fan in your family for Christmas and Hanukkah, look no further than Boxing Hall of Fame writer Mark Allen Baker\u2019s recent tome, <em>Johnny Kilbane \u2013 The BOXING LIFE of a FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION<\/em>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>If one would ask a boxing buff, which fighter held the World\u2019s Featherweight Championship the longest, names like Willie Pep, Sandy Sadler (#4 on list \u2013 holding for 6 years, 4 months and 13 days), Salvador Sanchez, Danny Lopez, Alexis Arguello, Kid Chocolate, or Henry Armstrong would pop up, but surprisingly those are all the wrong answers. Instead, clocking in at 11 years, 3 months and 24 days with the World\u2019s Featherweight title belt was Johnny Kilbane. Johnny defeated Abe Attell (#3 on the list with 8 years, 5 months and 19 days) on February 22, 1912, and held on to the crown until being brutally stopped in 6 rounds by Eugene Criqui on June 2, 1923.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25768\" style=\"width: 992px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25768\" class=\" wp-image-25768\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"982\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1-128x105.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-faces-off-with-Abe-Attell-R-in-their-1912-rematch.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Johnny Kilbane (L) faces off with Abe Attell (R) in their 1912 rematch.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In his latest book, Mr. Baker, in his famous explorative narrative, takes the readers from Kilbane\u2019s impoverished background to his rise as one of the highest paid athletes on the planet. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>There does not appear to be a sportswriter in the field today who thoroughly researches a subject better than Mark Allen Baker. The author treats his subject as sunken treasure from a long-disappeared pirate ship. Mr. Baker is the diver who repeatedly goes deep into dark waters to excavate whatever nuggets and boxing lore that are available. Once again, with the story of Johnny Kilbane, the readers are presented with a chest full of boxing riches. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Johnny held his title throughout a period where many states had a \u201cNo-Decision\u201d law where if the fight did not end in a knockout, the decision would be a no-decision affair, where various newspapers would give their opinion on who was the victor in the fight. What the system did was if a champion defended his title and wound up going the distance, even though he may have clearly lost the fight, he would still retain his laurels on a no-decision.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>No-decision bouts were great for fighters like Kilbane, who had a solid jaw and was slick enough to last anywhere from 4 to 10 rounds on his feet to lengthen the time he held his championship. In his career, Kilbane had an incredible number of 78 no-decision verdicts.\u00a0 As is his consummate, investigative style, Baker goes into details of all of the bouts, stating who the press gave the various \u201cwins\u201d to.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25771\" style=\"width: 855px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25771\" class=\" wp-image-25771\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2.png 478w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2-128x81.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-L-against-Eugene-Criqui-R.-2-2x1.png 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johnny Kilbane (L) against Eugene Criqui (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>T<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>hrough all the new changes the sport was going through, Mr. Baker writes in a heartfelt way describing how Kilbane persevered in his career, even after experiencing the early death of a beloved young daughter. Johnny was a family man and thought often of his wife and children and, in turn, made his decisions on how best his family can benefit financially from his title reign.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Fights such as Johnny\u2019s battles with the immortal Abe Attell are vividly described in the thrilling pages of this book. For instance, on October 24, 1910, at the Hippodrome in Kansas City, MO, Kilbane met Attell for the first time and lost a 20-round decision. After that loss, Kilbane went on to engage in 16 more fights, including splitting a pair of grueling bouts against the dangerous Mexican Joe Rivers, before finally getting matched again with Abe Attell at the Arena in Vernon, CA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25766\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25766\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25766\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1-128x126.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Johnny Kilbane<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is that fight particularly where the Author paints the Kilbane-Attell rematch with such colorful strokes that the fight comes to life in a detailed, thrilling fashion. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Afterwards Mr. Baker gives both fighters\u2019 reactions to the decision. Kilbane remarked, \u201cAttell fought as foul and dirty as a man, well, can and not take an ax! When he saw himself going, he became desperate and fouled me three times \u2013 then butted me in the face. His seconds put something on his shoulders and neck, which were intended to make me groggy. I am glad I won the championship, but I am sorry I even entered a fight with a man who would use such tactics.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25769\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25769\" class=\" wp-image-25769\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"789\" height=\"1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1.jpg 535w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-statue-in-Dublin-Ireland.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johnny Kilbane statue in Dublin, Ireland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI led the fight all the way and was the aggressor from bell to bell, said the defeated Attell. \u201cIf anything, the advantage was in my favor because when I bored in Kilbane was holding me half the time. I felt sure of the decision in case the fight went the limit because I depended on what Eyton (the referee) said. Will I fight Kilbane again? You bet I will. I\u2019ll lick him too if the fight can be pulled off where I can get an even break.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although Kilbane and Attell would sign up to fight on three different occasions in 1913 and 1915, the two would never fight again.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides the Attell fights, the Author takes the reader on the course and life of the busy champion Kilbane as he faces the likes of Charley White, Johnny Dundee, Knockout Brown, Eddie O\u2019Keefe, Richie Mitchell, George \u201cKO\u201d Chanee and Rocky Kansas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25764\" style=\"width: 941px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25764\" class=\" wp-image-25764\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"931\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Johnny-Kilbane-championship-pin.-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Johnny Kilbane championship pin.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of particular interest are the pair of fights against lightweight legend Benny Leonard, who engaged in a 10-round no-decision bout with Kilbane on April 29, 1915, at the Atlantic Gardens in NYC, and their brutal July 25, 1917, rematch at Philadelphia\u2019s Shibe Park, where Leonard KO\u2019d Kilbane in three rounds. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Those are simply graphic and wonderful stories to read. The book contains one fabulous segment after another throughout Kilbane\u2019s fascinating fistic career.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Following his loss to Criqui in 1923, Kilbane ended his career with a 48-6-7-78 ND (24 KO\u2019s) record. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Unfortunately, for many sports heroes at the time, the 1929 Stock Market Crash and subsequent Depression, evaporated most of Kilbane\u2019s ring earnings.\u00a0 Through it all, Kilbane kept his house and possessions, and made a later career by refereeing fights, giving exhibitions, making personal appearances, and engaging in politics. He remained a living legend up until his death in 1957 at the age of 68.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Mark Allen Baker writes wonderfully about a man who was a champion in and out of the ring.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25767\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25767\" class=\" wp-image-25767\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Statue-of-Johnny-Kilbane-on-Achill-Island.-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Statue of Johnny Kilbane on Achill Island.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The Author also takes the readers through World War I training camps, where Kilbane was an inspired bayonet instructor for the troops.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Just like other books written by Mr. Baker, once again, a reader will come off an expert of a long-since forgotten battler and time as boxing ghosts from yesteryear jump off the pages to resurrect the exploits of one of the greatest and wily featherweights who ever laced on a pair of gloves. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This enjoyable book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and will make a great Hanukkah, Birthday, or Christmas present and<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Other outstanding books by Mark Allen Baker include<em> TONY CANZONERI \u2013 The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion,<\/em> <em>WILLIE PEP \u2013 A Biography of the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Century\u2019s Greatest Featherweight, <\/em><em>The Fighting Times of Abe Attell, LOU AMBERS \u2013 A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer, The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937<\/em>, <em>CONNECTICUT BOXING \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>THE FIGHTS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE FIGHT GAME<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>, Between the Ropes at Madison Square <\/em><\/strong><strong>Garden, and <em>Battling Nelson \u2013 The Durable Dane<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Mr. Baker\u2019s books can be purchased in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon, in paperback and Nook Book versions at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Barnes and Noble\u2019s website, and at bookstores around the globe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Anthony Joshua wants rematch!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 36pt;\">After his terrible beating where he was knocked down four times against Daniel Dubois &#8211; Anthony Joshua is looking to exercise his contractual option for a rematch\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25560\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-1024x657.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1169\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-1536x986.png 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-128x82.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-32x21.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17270318703170.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wembley Stadium was packed with 96,000 fans, most of whom were hoping to see their hero and former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua demolish Danile Debois and capture his IBF Heavyweight Title, then set up a fight with the ineer of Usyk and Fury.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The problem is everybody knows that hoping and wishing are like double edge swords, they tend to cut on both sides.\u00a0 In this fight &#8211; the sword went right through the heart of Joshua, leaving him helpless and nearly unconscious on the canvas where the final ten-count was tolled on him like the last rites of a priest before the 5th round ended.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The battle ended up like a pure shellacking and Joshua was never really in the fight and all the credit, along with its inherent spoils, all go to the IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois. The IBF champ was never afraid or intimidated by Joshua, but instead Debois stalked him like a modern-day Jack the Ripper.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike a cat who has nine lives, Joshua, unfortunately had only four. And by the fight&#8217;s end, Joshua was down four times, once in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds, as his lives swiftly ran out of the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25559\" style=\"width: 1244px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25559\" class=\" wp-image-25559\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1234\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2.jpg 686w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hq720-2-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Both fighters square off with each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Regardless of the outcome, neither fighter left the ring a church mouse. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">According to Sporty Salaries, Joshua was guaranteed to take home \u00a36million ($8Million US Dollars) from the fight, potentially rising to as much as \u00a325million ($33 Million US Dollars) depending on PPV sales. Despite winning the bout, Dubois is expected to earn at least \u00a33.5million ($4.67 Million US Dollars), potentially rising to up to \u00a310million ($13.36 Million US Dollars) based on sales.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Wearing black trunks, Dubois came out from the opening bell swinging punches at Joshua from every angle in the book. The early onslaught seemingly caught Joshua by surprise and was never able to get his fight game going since he was immediately jolted onto the defensive.\u00a0 With around ten seconds left in the round, Dubois connected with a jarring right to the left side of Joshua&#8217;s jaw that deposited the former champion to the canvas on one knee. Rising at <em>three<\/em>, the fight resumed with Joshua&#8217;s legs as steady as a rocking chair in the wind.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25561\" style=\"width: 1029px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25561\" class=\" wp-image-25561\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1019\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488.webp 620w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488-128x83.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-2173601488-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The winner Daniel Dubois holding his title bout after his huge victory.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After the knockdown, chaos swept through Wembley as if the crowd was being attacked by the German blitzkrieg.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round three, Dubois connected with a short-left hook to the jaw that sent Joshua reeling into the ropes as his right leg twisted and oddly turned resembling that of a weird Irish jig, eventually dropping to the floor for the second time in the bout. Luckily for Joshua, the bell sounded to grant him a reprieve.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In round four, Dubois, packing the punch of a blacksmith&#8217;s anvil, chased Joshua around the ring and landed another hard left hook that smashed Joshua back to his new home on the canvas, where he rose at the count of <em>four<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Once again, Joshau was granted a third reprieve.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Sadly, for Joshua and his fans &#8211; it would end up being his last reprieve as\u00a0his ring executioner was impatiently getting ready to pull the fatal switch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then came round five.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25558\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25558\" class=\" wp-image-25558\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1180\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229.webp 570w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-21T212658Z_1433604395_UP1EK9L1NKVD9_RTRMADP_3_BOXING-HEAVYWEIGHT-DUBOIS-JOSHUA-1726954229-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joshua knocked down in round 4<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Surprisingly, unlike the previous four frames, when the bell tolled to begin the fifth round Joshua summoned up some courage from his low reserve of guts and went on the offensive landing solid punches to Dubois&#8217; head. When it appeared that the fight was turning into a great slugfest after Joshua scored with two terrific rights to the champion&#8217;s head &#8211; Dubois countered with a short-direct right to Joshua&#8217;s jaw. The punch landed like a grenade, smashing Joshua face-first to the canvas.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The referee immediately began the count as Joshua lay lifeless and virtually frozen on the ring floor as the referee finally tolled the fateful ten-count.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With the win Dubois upped his record to 22-2 (21 KO&#8217;s) as Joshua dropped to 28-4 (25 KO&#8217;s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I believe I am world class, and it is only a matter of time before I am up there with the big names,&#8221; said Dubois. &#8220;I am a man on a mission and not going to be stopped. They was all saying I was going to get knocked out and we all saw who got knocked out, and I done the business and I\u2019m glad I proved everyone wrong, but this is the start of my journey.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As for Joshua, he made no excuses after his tragic loss, &#8220;I&#8217;m always saying to myself I&#8217;m a fighter for life&#8230;\u00a0We keep rolling the dice, I had a sharp opponent, a fast opponent and a lot of mistakes from my end, but that&#8217;s the game.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25562\" style=\"width: 1254px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25562\" class=\" wp-image-25562\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1244\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dubois-rocking-Joshua-600x337-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1244px) 100vw, 1244px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Dubois (R) rocking Joshua (L) with a blazing right cross.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Johusa&#8217;s promoter Eddie Hearn looks for a rematch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Rematch clauses come in many different forms,&#8221; Hearn said. &#8220;We have a fight with Riyadh Season. One of our options is to fight Daniel Dubois again, and our contract is with them. His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] will deal with Frank and Daniel and make that fight happen. The terms will have to be agreed with them. We have already agreed our terms, we have the option to rematch with Dubois. Our meetings with His Excellency, he wants the rematch. AJ will always want the rematch. Daniel wants the rematch too, it&#8217;s the biggest fight for him and they will fancy it. It is a case of going away and talking about, do we go straight into the rematch? And when will it be?&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>While many in the boxing world suggested Joshua should consider retirement, luckily, he has defiantly insisted he still has more to give.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><em>The USA Boxing News <\/em>agrees. Joshua still has some power plus many big-time fights ahead of him. Preferably a fight with Deontay Wilder can now be considered.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"I_ZkbNhI D_FY W_6D6F\" data-test-id=\"message-view-body\">\n<div class=\"msg-body P_wpofO mq_AS\" data-test-id=\"message-view-body-content\">\n<div class=\"jb_0 X_6MGW N_6Fd5\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"yiv0004340318\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"yiv0004340318default-style\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>But first it appears that he may elect to face the buzzsaw blows of Daniel Dubois again.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-outstream\" class=\"trc_related_container trc_spotlight_widget trc_elastic trc_elastic_thumbnails-mid-1x1 A2O4W8X6IK\" data-tmdatatrack=\"in-article-video\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"sports-outstream\" data-tmdatatrack-player=\"taboola\" data-placement-name=\"Mid Article Thumbnails Outstream\" data-tmdatatrack-visible=\"true\">\n<div class=\"trc_rbox_container\">\n<div id=\"trc_wrapper_8555\" class=\"trc_rbox thumbnails-mid-1x1 trc-content-sponsored A2O4W8X6IK\">\n<div id=\"trc_header_8555\" class=\"trc_rbox_header trc_rbox_border_elm A2O4W8X6IK\">\n<div class=\"trc_header_ext\">\n<div class=\"logoDiv link-attribution \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Paul, meanwhile, is confident he can KO Tyson when they meet in Texas on November 15. &#8220;Making history&#8230; this is what it&#8217;s all about for me, man. I&#8217;m a kid from Ohio,&#8221; he said. &#8220;|They&#8217;ll never give me credit. That&#8217;s the way it is. If I was walking on water, they would say it&#8217;s because I couldn&#8217;t swim. And this is to make history. The people think I&#8217;m going to get knocked out by this strong, powerful guy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25445\" style=\"width: 1093px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25445\" class=\" wp-image-25445\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1083\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0_Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Press-Conference-Fanatics-Fest.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jake Paul-vs-Mike Tyson Press Conference at Fanatics Fest<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&#8220;All the people in my comments say, \u2018look at his power. He&#8217;s going to get KO\u2019d.\u2019 This has taken a chance to fight somebody as vicious as Mike can be. You got to risk it for the biscuit. That&#8217;s the name of the game. I&#8217;m here to make history. I&#8217;m here for a challenge. I&#8217;m here to fight one of the most dangerous men in all of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"amp-readmore-target\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;No one that ever did anything great got there with ease or by an easy, non bumpy road. I&#8217;m here to challenge myself. He&#8217;s vicious. He&#8217;s a killer. I know all of these things. He has one punch knockout power. He&#8217;s the greatest heavyweight of all time. But I will prove all the haters wrong.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tyson is equally confident of victory, adding: &#8220;As soon as I catch this guy, it&#8217;s over.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jake-paul\" data-content-type=\"section-topic\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\">Jake Paul<\/a> is going to be running around the ring, but as soon as I catch this guy, it&#8217;s going to be totally over.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The fighters are slated to earn between $20 million and $40 million, depending on the pay-per-view sales.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Expect Tyson to Knock out Paul all the way back to his Ohio roots.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga gear up for big fight at the T-Mobile Arena<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25435\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1ooqnx-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Story By Alexander Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As has been his custom, Canelo Alvarez continues the tradition of fighting on Mexican Independence Day weekend. Since he has been one of the top draws in the boxing gamer, Alvarez has been the big attraction during the holiday.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This time, the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Avarez &#8211; the King of the Ring &#8211; is set defend his laurels against top contender <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/boxing\/boxer-profile\/2-contestant-760625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edgar Berlanga<\/a> in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like the terrific rivalries before featuring Mexican vs Puerto Rican fighters &#8211; fireworks are expected to blast in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo (61-2-2)\u00a0is on a four-fight win streak since 2022,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/boxing\/news\/canelo-alvarez-vs-jaime-munguia-live-results-updates-boxing\/f3654a8c334a2b77ebacb9da#:~:text=Result,%20highlights%20from%20super%20middleweight%20championship%20fight,-Tom%20Gray&amp;text=In%20what%20was%20his%20best,Mobile%20Arena%20in%20Las%20Vegas.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beating Jaime Munguia<\/a>\u00a0in May. It took him eleven months to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/boxing\/news\/canelo-alvarez-caleb-plant-live-results-highlights\/nyzgzfcl7zqb1gnu1yawo0rlv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">become the undisputed super middleweight champion<\/a>. Unfortunately, in a true IBF tradition of stripping titles, the future Hall of Famer will not defend the IBF title, as he will get stripped of it by fight night. Regardless, Alvarez is more than ready to compete against a rising star in Berlanga.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25436\" style=\"width: 1054px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25436\" class=\" wp-image-25436\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1044\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd.png 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nba-plain-17cd0f3a-45ee-4a78-bdd3-aeb29ac9c5bd-700x394.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Canelo Avarez &#8211; the King of the Ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I am very happy for this fight between Mexico and Puerto Rico,\u201d said Canelo. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to be part of another great Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battle inside the ring because historically, we have always offered unforgettable fights full of passion. I am proud to contribute to this legacy and facing an opponent like Edgar Berlanga adds even more excitement and meaning to this event.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-affiliate-container\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div id=\"ad-affiliate1\" class=\"ad-affiliate-item\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The top-ranked fighter in the WBA\u2019s super middleweight rankings, Berlanga signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom intending to<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/boxing\/news\/will-canelo-alvarez-fight-edgar-berlanga-may-4\/3a8bb95f187c8ec1bfa63e75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0face Canelo<\/a>. The 27-year-old has 17 wins via knockout, his last fight being a knockout win in February against Padraig McCrory. There are detractors of this fight happening, but &#8220;The Chosen One&#8221; looks to shut their complaints and Canelo down.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThis is the opportunity of a lifetime. I deserve to be here, and I&#8217;m going to shock the world and silence the critics by delivering a masterful performance and knocking out Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14,\u201d Berlanga said. \u201cI will prove that my Puerto Rican heritage surpasses Mexican boxing, from Gomez to Trinidad to Cotto, and now to Berlanga. I will reclaim what is rightfully ours. I&#8217;m ready to make this a historic firefight, continuing the greatest rivalry in boxing: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides the fans in the arena and the millions across the globe, rising boxing star Diego Pacheco will be a keen observer when Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga collide next month. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The super-middleweight pair meet on September 14, live on DAZN, and world title glory will be on the line for both men.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pacheco, identified as one of the best prospects in world boxing, returns to action this weekend when he faces Maciej Sulecki, once again live on DAZN.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Victory for Pacheco will move him closer to a big shot and he\u2019s had his say on how next month\u2019s fight will play out.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI think Canelo will stop him,\u201d said Pacheco when speaking on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/podfollow.com\/1506174562\/episode\/414caa5372ac0b62cd7e5fd297d42ba9e23ad292\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;destination&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;b&quot;:1,&quot;c.t&quot;:7}\">Matchroom\u2019s Flash Knockdown podcast<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-read-break\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI think Berlanga will maybe do better the first three rounds. I feel like once Canelo has found his rhythm and has found Berlanga\u2019s timing, he\u2019ll get him out of there.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As for the purses of the fighters : Per <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/boxing-news-how-much-money-does-canelo-alvarez-make-per-fight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essentially Sports<\/a>, Canelo made $12 million against Floyd Mayweather in 2013. Facing Amir Khan in 2016, Canelo made about $25 million, per\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportszion.com\/canelo-alvarez-career-earnings-purse-payouts-net-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sports Zion<\/a>. Against Caleb Plant, when he became the undisputed super middleweight champion, Canelo collected $40 million. Facing Dmitry Bivol for light heavyweight gold, Canelo had a guaranteed purse of $15 million.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Canelo earned $40 million in the first fight against Gennadiy Golovkin and $30 million in the rematch,\u00a0per Celebrity Net Worth. He earned about $45 million in the trilogy fight, reaching $100 million after the PPV upside.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Per\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportspayouts.com\/boxing\/canelo-alvarez-vs-john-ryder-purse-payouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sports Payouts<\/a>, Canelo earned a guaranteed $15 million for the John Ryder fight. It was rumored that he took a $10 million pay cut for the fight to be contested in Mexico.\u00a0Canelo initially signed a three-fight deal with Premier Boxing Champions worth $100 million. Facing Jermell Charlo under the first fight of the deal, he made about $25-$30 million.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Against Jason Quigley, Berlanga allegedly made six figures.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Berlanga recently signed a multi-year deal with Matchroom Boxing after years with Top Rank. It is unknown the amount he is being paid.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"viewsHeaderText\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Promoter claims former belt holder could be on Fight Card<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25405\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BB1nTOgf-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Story by Salvador Ramirez<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Serhii Bohachuk\u2019s promoter believes that his fighter could now benefit from an impressive performance against Vergil Ortiz Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While Ortiz won the WBC super welterweight interim belt a couple of weeks ago on a decision scorecard, many praised the Ukrainian\u2019s efforts that night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"intra-article-module\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;intraArticle&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13}\">\n<div class=\"articlePageIntraArticleFullWidth ad-slot-placeholder left-image-intra-ad A2O4W8X6IK\" data-ad-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"intra-article-ad-full left-image-intra-ad\">\n<div class=\"left-image-intra-ad\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"action-tray preload\">\n<div id=\"footer-end\" class=\"footer-end\">\n<div class=\"ad-footer A2O4W8X6IK\"><strong style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So much so, Tom Loeffler told <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxingscene.com\/serhii-bohachuk-moving-on-oleksandr-usyk-tyson-fury-undercard--185465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;destination&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;b&quot;:1,&quot;c.t&quot;:7}\">BoxingScene<\/a>, that Saudi Arabian figurehead Turki Alalshikh, could give him the chance to shine at a Riyadh Season event.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cSerhii&#8217;s star skyrocketed after this fight. I don&#8217;t know why no one gave him a chance heading into this fight. He was a five-to-one underdog,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-read-break\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt was great that Alalshikh was there in person to see how great of a performance Serhii put on. He also said that he thought Serhii won that fight, or at worst, it should have been a draw. He really liked Serhii.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe came up to us after the fight and said that he wanted Serhii on a future show by the end of this year. It could definitely be on the December 21 show in Saudi Arabia. Serhii is ready to go. It would be great to have Serhii on the show, as his fellow Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk takes on Tyson Fury.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">He continued: \u201cThe division is so hot and there are so many great matchups to be made.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cSerhii is in the top three to five in the division. Serhii has earned the right to fight any of the top names. The one thing with Serhii is that you are never going to see a boring fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The next Riyadh Season fight sees Anthony Joshua challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight championship, live on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazn.com\/en-US\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;destination&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;b&quot;:1,&quot;c.t&quot;:7}\">DAZN<\/a> on September 21.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"viewsHeaderText\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\">Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson: Davis trainer makes bold prediction for potential showdown<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25409\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1203\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Showtime-Davis-v-Hector-Garcia-DC-Weigh-In-WESTCOTT-41-Boxing-Photos.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1203px) 100vw, 1203px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #800080;\"><strong>Story by Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Kenny Ellis, a co-trainer for Gervonta Davis, believes a potential clash with Shakur Stevenson is not a 50-50 fight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Following Davis&#8217; win over Frank Martin in June, there have been calls for Davis to face the undefeated WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson next.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>If a fight between the two did get made, it would be a huge event with both men notable stars in American boxing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When it comes to picking a winner, many struggle to separate Davis and Stevenson, but Ellis explained why &#8220;Tank&#8221; is a clear favorite.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25406\" style=\"width: 1137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25406\" class=\" wp-image-25406\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-1024x738.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-1536x1108.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shakur-stevenson-vs-oscar-valdez_19k7ws92w3v241099rqzp5v4e1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Shakur Stevenson is victorious as he defeats Oscar Valdez during their WBC and WBO junior lightweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Top Rank Inc)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cThey can\u2019t be 50-50 if Tank can punch and Shakur can\u2019t punch,\u201d\u00a0Ellis said in\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxingscene.com\/gervonta-davis-co-trainer-tank-vs-shakur-isnt-50-50-fight--185471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;destination&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13,&quot;b&quot;:1,&quot;c.t&quot;:7}\">a\u00a0podcast with\u00a0Cigar Talk and The Rize<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-read-break\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cThey both can box. They both got a great IQ. Let\u2019s say Tank is behind and he got to get himself out of trouble, and that motherf\u2014r\u2019s hammer is going to get him out of trouble.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;Now let\u2019s say Shakur\u2019s behind and he got to get himself out of trouble. How he going to get himself out of trouble? He don\u2019t have no hammer. So they\u2019re not 50-50. They can\u2019t be 50-50.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>This fight may not be a difficult one to make with Stevenson a promotional free agent after his deal with Top Rank came to an end following a successful WBC lightweight title defense against Artem Harutyunyan last month.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Shakur Stevenson, <\/b>the talented 27-year-old boxer from Newark has been waiting for quite a few weeks to find an opponent after <b>defeating Artem Harutyunyan on points<\/b>\u00a0in July and he has finally closed his next fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>One of the biggest talents in the sport, Gervonta Davis, was among the favorites<\/b>\u00a0to take on Stevenson next, as both men are regarded as two of the best fighters in boxing right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"intra-article-module\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;intraArticle&quot;,&quot;t&quot;:13}\">\n<div class=\"articlePageIntraArticleFullWidth ad-slot-placeholder left-image-intra-ad A2O4W8X6IK\" data-ad-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"intra-article-ad-full left-image-intra-ad\">\n<div class=\"left-image-intra-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Both men expressed their desire to face each othe<\/b>r in what would be one of the biggest events in boxing. While Davis was expected to take on Vasiliy Lomachenko at the end of the year, the Ukrainian decided to take some time off, so\u00a0<i>Tank<\/i>\u00a0had no rival,\u00a0<b>which paved the way for a clash with Stevenson<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">However, both men won\u2019t fight, not for now. Gervonta hasn\u2019t yet an opponent,\u00a0<b>but Stevenson has agreed to take on another fighter, Joe Cordina<\/b>. They will fight on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev undercard on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The fight was made official after\u00a0<b>Stevenson signed a one-fight deal with Eddie Hearn<\/b>. That\u2019s why he will face Matchroom fighter Cordina, who lost his IBF super featherweight title last May\u00a0<b>to Anthony Cacace via an eighth-round knockout<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Stevenson signed a one-fight deal with Matchroom\u00a0<b>because he\u2019s planning on fighting Davis in 2025 when he will be a free agent again<\/b>\u00a0and be able to negotiate with\u00a0<i>Tank<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"viewsHeaderText\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">IBF welterweight champion Jaron &#8220;Bo<\/span>ots&#8221; Ennis Set for Karen Chukhadzhian Rematch Under IBF Order<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25411\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AA1p3LMs-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"dropcap-element-slot\">A<\/span>s the IBF has mandated a rematch between the two boxers, Jaron &#8220;Boots&#8221; Ennis is preparing for yet another meeting with Karen Chukhadzhian. The undefeated IBF welterweight champion Ennis will once more face the Armenian rival from Ukraine-born background who earlier fell short against him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The IBF issued the mandate on July 31, which prepares the ground for the probably November showdown. Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn claims that Ennis, who marks his second consecutive home defense, is scheduled to host the rematch in Philadelphia. Currently ranked as best welterweight, Ennis has a perfect record of 31-0 including 28 knockouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-read-break\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Chukhadzhian is his challenger, he ranks as the No. 1 in the IBF. The 28-year-old Kiev native firmly defeated Harry Scarff from England in May 17 IBF IBF title eliminator in Germany. Since his loss to Ennis in January 2023, Chukhadzhian has won three consecutive wins including this last one.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ennis dominated in their previous bout, scoring all twelve rounds on the judges&#8217; scorecards (120-108). With 19 of his last 20 opponents knocked out, the bout broke a six-year streak of stoppage victories for Ennis. Since then, Ennis has added two more stoppage victories\u2014a ninth-round TKO against Roiman Villa in July, so solidifying his entire IBF welterweight championship.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Initially paired with Terence Crawford, the undisputed welterweight champion, Ennis was lined up for a title unification fight. But Crawford&#8217;s rematch agreement with Errol Spence stopped that from happening. Originally dismantling Spence to retain his titles, Crawford has now left his WBC and WBO welterweight belts and is now running at 154 pounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Matchroom Boxing has looked at other possible pairings for Ennis, including one with WBC titleholder Mario Barrios and another with Vergil Ortiz. But given the IBF deadline is fastly approaching, Ennis appears to satisfy his mandatory defense against Chukhadzhian.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ennis&#8217; scheduled July 13 fight against Cody Crowley was canceled when Crowley was medically disqualified for an eye injury. This left Ennis to carry out his required responsibilities, so arranging the forthcoming rematch with Chukhadzhian. All eyes will be on Philadelphia as the bout date draws near to see if Ennis can keep his perfect record and carry on his supremacy in the welterweight class.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Terrence Crawford Captures the WBA Junior Middleweight Title from Israil Madrimov\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">After he beats Madrimov he plans to fight Canelo Alvarez<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25374\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Crawford_vs._Madrimov_photo_by_German_Villasenor1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Alex and John\u00a0 Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Just like he has done in all his preceding fights \u2013 Terence Craford has once again come out victorious &#8211; this time for his 4<sup>th<\/sup> Division World Championship and the WBA World Super Welterweight Championship belt that going into the bout was wrapped firmly around its champion Israil Madrimov.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Before a packed crowd at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, the crowd surprisingly witnessed a pretty close, exciting fight. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Madrimov, 154, entered the ring first wearing white trunks and white gloves, while Crawford entered in the ring wearing blue trunks with gold trim and green gloves with blue and gold trimming.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25375\" style=\"width: 1127px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25375\" class=\" wp-image-25375\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1117\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A2975-768x515-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Terence Crawford (R) and Israil Madrimov (L) the WBA World Super Welterweightsquare off in round three.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Like all the fighters who faced Crawford beforehand, they all felt they had that one super ingredient, that magic bullet, that pixie dust, or that yellow brick road to lead them to victory. Madrimov (10-1-1, 7 KO\u2019s) was certainly one of them. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;I feel great,\u201d declared Madrimov before the fight. \u201cI&#8217;ve waited for this moment for a long time. My dream is coming true. Saturday night I&#8217;ll show every boxing fan a great fight. I&#8217;m only thinking about the victory, and I will show everything that I have inside the ring.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Unfortunately, like all the previous 40 dreamers who fought Crawford before him, Madrimov\u2019s dream was quickly shattered and crushed, as he emerged, like his predecessors on the losing side of that fine line.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As Crawford\u2019s punches have shown, thinking about victory against him is like stopping a lion with a fly swatter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Prior to this bout, Crawford, 36, had won the following championships:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBO World Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBO World Super Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBC World Super Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBA World Super Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>IBF World Super Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBO World Welterweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBC World Welterweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>WBA World Welterweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>IBF World Welterweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KO\u2019s) will earn a guaranteed purse of $1.2m for the upcoming fight. The earnings Crawford increased to $3.5m based on pay-per-view sales if the ppv buys figure crossed more than 500k sales on fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>To his credit, Madrimov was a sturdy foe and put up a pretty fight of it. The problem was that over the course of 12 rounds Crawford threw almost twice as many punches as Madrimov. The other problem was that he seemed to never hurt the great Craford.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>While some rounds were pretty close such as the third, fourth, fifth, tenth, and twelfth rounds, Crawford was the one who, by far, landed the harder blows.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In round three, for example, Craford countered a solid right from Madrimov with an explosive left uppercut to the WBA Super Middleweight Champion\u2019s jaw that nearly sent his head flying back to his native Uzbekistan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25376\" style=\"width: 1121px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25376\" class=\"wp-image-25376\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058.jpg\" alt=\"Terence Crawford (R) nails Israil Madrimov (L) with a hard right.\" width=\"1111\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/081A4058-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Terence Crawford (R) nails Israil Madrimov (L) with a hard right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The biggest round for Craford was in round 11 when the Nebraska fighter landed another jarring left uppercut that staggered the champion and put him squarely on some sort of battered land in Eastern Europe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By the fight\u2019s end some thought it was close \u2013 such as Madrimov\u2019s corner, countrymen, and family, to the rest of the world and the crowd in attendance Crawford won a unanimous decision on scorecards of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, meaning if Crawford hadn&#8217;t taken the 12th round, the fight would have ended as a majority draw.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Crawford landed 95 of 433 punches to 84 of 273 for Madrimov, according to CompuBox, showcasing how close the bout was overall. Madrimov was also able to snap an 11-fight knockout streak for Crawford.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;Israil was a tough competitor,&#8221; Crawford said after the fight. &#8220;I knew he was going to be tough like I said. He&#8217;s real strong, he&#8217;s durable, he took a lot of good shots. Like everybody knew coming into the fight, he had fast feet and good rhythm upstairs and was strong. He was waiting to counter me just like I was waiting to counter him. He fought a good fight.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Madrimov said he felt he had done enough to win and asked for a rematch. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, was more upset than Madrimov after the fight, claiming the scoring felt like the scorecards were &#8220;filled out in advance.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Crawford had been angling to continue moving up in weight, hoping to secure a shot plus all the huge monies that go with hit against the Unified Super Middleweight Champion, Saul &#8220;Canelo&#8221; Alvarez.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;You know what I say, if the money&#8217;s right, we&#8217;ve got to fight,&#8221; Crawford said. &#8220;At the same time, he has a fight he&#8217;s focused on. &#8230; [Getting the fight is] not so important to me. It&#8217;s just another milestone to greatness, I suppose. And financially wise.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fight card, results<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov (c) via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/boxing\/news\/jose-valenzuela-scores-upset-of-isaac-pitbull-cruz-to-claim-wba-junior-welterweight-title\/\">Jose Valenzuela def. Isaac Cruz (c)<\/a>via split decision (116-112, 113-115, 116-112)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Andy Ruiz vs. Jarrell Miller ends in a majority draw (112-116, 114-114, 114-114)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_25373\" style=\"width: 1045px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25373\" class=\" wp-image-25373\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1035\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Miller-Ruiz_Draw_Matchroom-770x539-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1035px) 100vw, 1035px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ruiz (L) and Miller (R) end their bout in a draw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Martin Bakole def. Jared Andersonvia fifth-round TKO<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic via unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 117-111)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran via seventh-round knockout<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Pictures By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 32px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"viewsHeaderText\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson declares that former President Donald Trump Is Treated The Same Way As Black People &#8216;In The Press&#8217; And &#8216;In Court&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25340\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1017\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quCk0-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Leonard Carmichael<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Former Heavyweight Champion and sport\u2019s icon Mike Tyson is a longtime friend of former president Donald Trump and at one point, Tyson and Trump had such a close relationship that the heavyweight world champion was briefly employed him as a &#8216;business advisor&#8217;.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>More importantly, Trump\u2019s Casino Hotel \u2013 Trump Plaza in Atlantic City \u2013 was one of the best venues ever to hold a boxing match and they put on some of the biggest boxing events in the 1980\u2019s and 1990\u2019s such as Miket Tyson\u2019s legendary fight against Michael Spinks on June 27, 1988, where Tyson KO\u2019d Spinks in the very first round, among many others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Due to their mutual friendship, Tyson believes that the former president, who once wrote the national best seller <em>Art of the Deal<\/em>, appears to be getting nothing but a <em>Raw Deal <\/em>from both the Press and the Justice System in America.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Tyson has also\u00a0reportedly defended former president Trump by suggesting that the legal system treats him similarly to how the system treats Black people in America.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25339\" style=\"width: 1086px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25339\" class=\" wp-image-25339\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1076\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN-128x84.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BB1quqBN-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Trump and Tyson in 1988.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Because of this, many African Americans and Black sports icons &#8220;see strength&#8221; in Trump due to the relatable circumstances they share \u2014 which Trump himself has also pointed out.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;No, it won&#8217;t be part of my message,&#8221; Trump said, who once compared himself to Nelson Mandela, boasted that &#8220;the Black population&#8221; loved seeing his mugshot in Fulton County, and is regularly accused of reinforcing negative stereotypes by Democrats for personal gain.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25341\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25341\" class=\"wp-image-25341\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a.webp 512w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a-102x128.webp 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a-26x32.webp 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c62784fb-7b3c-4e2b-83f9-503bbecf390a-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tyson and the former President.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;I think it&#8217;s through osmosis. They [Black people] see what&#8217;s happening. And a lot of them feel that similar things have happened to them. I mean, they&#8217;ve expressed that to me very plainly and very clearly. They see what&#8217;s happened to them,&#8221; Trump explained.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>One of the reasons Tyson is standing by Trump is that the former president believed Tyson was unfairly prosecuted and convicted in Indiana for the alleged rape in the 1990\u2019s.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Trump was also at his side when he was put behind bars for the \u201crape\u201d charges, which Tyson has continuously denied, alleging that the sexual relations were consensual.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The 44th president also went on record calling the conviction &#8220;a travesty&#8221; in a 1992 radio interview.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25342\" style=\"width: 958px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25342\" class=\"wp-image-25342 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-128x128.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-32x32.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1-1x1.jpeg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9z8bgrttxzwc1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tyson and Trump in the 1990s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cIf I never saw Donald Trump and didn\u2019t know he was white, I would think that he was\u00a0black,\u201d Tyson said during a recent\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/06\/13\/2024\/they-see-strength-the-black-sports-icons-shaping-donald-trumps-take-on-race-politics-and-masculinity?utm_medium=principals&amp;utm_campaign=flagshipnumbered1&amp;utm_source=newslettercta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">interview<\/a>. \u201cThe way they were treating him in the papers and in the press. Think about that, the way they treat him in court? That\u2019s the way they did Black people.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Note: for the record, the\u00a0<u>only<\/u>\u00a0sports publication and media outlet that stood by Mike Tyson during his legal travesty was\u00a0The USA Boxing News\u00a0and its Editors John and Alex Rinaldi who appeared on many sports radio shows during that time such as New York\u2019s famed FAN. While callers and hosts went after\u00a0&#8220;The Boxing Twins&#8221;\u00a0they never relented and stood by Tyson to the very end.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25318\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-59-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inducts a new class for 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Mark Weisenmiller<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\">Photos courtesy of The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25301\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1064\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Cake.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>St. Petersburg, Florida.<\/em> \u00a0The Class of 2024 for the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (FLBHOF) included eight fighters; two trainer\/managers; one promoter; one for the FLBHOF Media Division; four participants, and four officials\/commissioners. Additionally, two Special Achievement Awards were presented (to Ivan Echevarria and Carlos Albuerne); one Long Time Loyalty Award (to Bradley Ware), and the person receiving the Walter A. Flansburg Lifetime Award was Geri Atkinson-Hazelton.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Held at a Hilton Hotel in this city which averages 300 days of sunshine per year (this induction weekend was no exception as daytime temperatures occasionally topped 100 degrees F.), this year\u2019s Induction Ceremony was the first ceremony to be completely sold out since the FLBHOF began in 2009, according to FLBHOF President Steven J. Canton.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25317\" style=\"width: 1182px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25317\" class=\" wp-image-25317\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1172\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-enter-the-room-for-the-ceremony.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1172px) 100vw, 1172px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees enter the room for the ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The FLBHOF Induction Ceremony Weekend began on Friday evening, June 21<sup>st<\/sup> and lasted until late Sunday afternoon of June 23, 2024. Unlike past years, where the Friday evenings were slated with 12 to 15 amateur bouts, this year was different. Instead of having a night of boxing matches, beginning at five p.m. on Friday was a \u201cmeet and greet\u201d cocktail party.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For those people in attendance on Saturday who were not<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">looking at the fist casting exhibition or listening and watching the live interviews conducted by long-time boxing announcer Bob Alexander (most of the weekend\u2019s activities were streamed online on the FLBHOF website and also YouTube), they could be found at long-time referees Brian Garry and Chris Young\u2019s morning seminar. During the seminar, there was talk about boxing in the soon-to-be Paris, France Summer Olympics and Garry told the audience of 50 people that there are five judges for every Olympic boxing bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25316\" style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25316\" class=\" wp-image-25316\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Kathy-Gentile-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Kathy Gentile (C) with MC Robert Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When Young began, he said, \u201cThe first thing that a referee has to do is to be prepared because I literally have a fighter\u2019s life in my hands.\u201d Changing subjects, he told the audience, \u201cThe bottom rope (of a boxing ring is always kept looser to avoid a falling boxer from whiplash.\u201d There was discussion of point deduction if a boxer intentionally hits an opponent while he is down. Garry said that, whenever he referees a World Boxing Association (WBA) bout, that, according to that organization\u2019s rules, he meets with the red and blue corner boxers and their accompanying entourage of trainers and cornermen. Both the red and blue \u201csides\u201d trainers give Garry two sets of boxing gloves &#8211; one primary pair and one back-up pair &#8211; and Garry takes the four sets of boxing gloves to his hotel room. This is to prevent either side from tampering with said gloves.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The audience was rambunctious but in a good-hearted manner. Fighters\u2019 safety and enforcing the rules are the two most important things that a referee must do during a match. \u201cAnother key point is knowing precisely when to stop a fight. That is really something that can not be taught in any class,\u201d confessed Young. He also remarked, \u201cFor any would be referee or official out there (in the audience), don\u2019t put anything on social media\u201d and the audience laughed at this simple and truthful fact. The discussion, and the overall tone of the seminar, was so vigorous that it lasted thirty minutes longer than scheduled.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25315\" style=\"width: 1167px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25315\" class=\" wp-image-25315\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1157\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Chris-Young-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Chris Young (R) with FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Noon to 2 p.m.:\u00a0 The documentary film <em>Worth The Fight<\/em> was held in the same room which held Garry and Young\u2019s seminar. The film is about Canton and eight different boxers who train at his gym in Florida. This had a smaller audience than the referee\u2019s seminar because the film was shown at last year\u2019s Induction Ceremony and, on another scale, innumerable groups of people stood in clusters outside the room and, as the British say, jaw-jawed. Slowly, as the talk subsided, these people came into the room; sat down, and watched the documentary film. <em>Worth The Fight<\/em> won top honors at the Milano, Italy Film Festival last November and will be shown at the 2024 Nagano, Japan Film Festival.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">2:15 to 3.45 pm:\u00a0 Again, this was held in the same seminar room after the showing of <em>Worth The Fight<\/em>. The moderators asked a panel of four boxing experts, one of which was Canton, a few questions. Audience members also asked the panel members questions. They talked about weigh-ins (day before the fight vs. morning of the bout); the average number of deaths of active people per year (for many years that figure was eight; now, depending on the source that figure is either 13 or 14) and why that number has increased; too many sparring rounds for boxers who are training for a match; nutrition for boxers (much talk about high-twitch fiber vs. low-twitch fiber in the human being musculature system); who was the fastest boxer that the panel members ever saw (unanimous consent for Sugar Ray Robinson) and beards (they used to be illegal). Today, in some boxing associations, beards are, to a certain length, legal.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25314\" style=\"width: 1128px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25314\" class=\" wp-image-25314\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-talks-to-the-crowd-on-hand-at-the-ceremony.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Shipman talks to the crowd on hand at the ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Saturday night Gala Dinner, which was sold out, started at 6 p.m. and, two hours later, there was the annual Ten Count by time-keeper Phyllis Garry (a past FLBHOF inductee and the wife of Brian Garry) for boxers and others in the boxing field who have died in the past year. Master of Ceremonies Alexander welcomed everybody to the dinner and then came the President\u2019s Message from Canton (who is a member of the original FLBHOF Induction Class of 2009). The keynote address was given by boxing author Mark Silver. He talked about the long and rich history of boxing in Florida. Silver also praised Canton and his long life-time devotion to the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The presentation of the Don Hazelton Scholarship Award was next. There were two recipients:\u00a0 Max Curren and Dominic Vellucci. Each received a check for $1,000. Jose Diego was presented with the Walter A. \u201cButch\u201d Flansburg Award; he received a $2,500 check. The Lifetime Flansburg Award was, as noted previously, given to Geri Atkinson-Hazelton.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25313\" style=\"width: 1011px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25313\" class=\" wp-image-25313\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Marc-Hager-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Marc Hager (C) with MC Robert Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Today:\u00a0 after a hot buffet breakfast, one hour elapsed before the start of the Induction Ceremony at 11 am; said ceremony was held at the Hilton Lake Carillon Hotel Grand Ballroom. To the left and right of M.C. Alexander, who stood behind a podium to do his job, were two vertical banners with the FLBHOF logo on them. The induction ceremony was well attended &#8211; easily more than 700 people were in the room -possibly to escape the nearly 100 degree F. day. After the singing of the National Anthem, the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard brought in the U.S. flag.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then the ceremony commenced. Canton and his wife Beth handed to each inductee their respective plaques and rings as the inductees made their way to the stage. Each Inductee then gave his or her speech. Then the Class of 2024 posed for pictures with past inductees. \u201cTo the Inductees, remember this day; it should be like a stroll in the clouds,\u201d said Alexander.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25312\" style=\"width: 1092px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25312\" class=\" wp-image-25312\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Raul-Alvarez-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Raul Alvarez (R) with FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The induction ceremony began with the recognition of the two deceased inductees:\u00a0 fighters Saoul Mamby and Arthur Williams. Mamby (45-34-6, 18 KO\u2019s) held the World Boxing Commission (WBC) Super Lightweight Championship Belt for two- and one-half years. A tough and tenacious man, he fought well into his fifties (he began boxing at age 16) and, when he was 60, Mamby fought in an officially sanctioned match. The Pensacola, Florida-born Williams (47-17-1, 30 KO\u2019s) held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) cruiserwegith title for one year. Phyllis Garry clanged the time-keeper bell a Ten-Count for Mamby and Williams.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Three inductees were unable to attend the ceremony:\u00a0 fighter Stacy Prestage (7-5-3, 3 KO\u2019s); Dr. Mark Gordon, and John Beninati.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Kathy Gentile was the first inductee to give a speech. Some of it was \u201cMy sister and I used to watch boxers train. We were trying to figure out why the boxers were making funny noises through their noses (i.e., heavily inhaling and exhaling).\u201d She then talked about meeting a young Mike Tyson and ended her speech by saying, \u201cBoxing is a challenge. It requires discipline. Always do the right thing, especially when no one is looking. It\u2019s called integrity.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The second inductee, and thus speaker, was Young. \u201cI would be remiss if I didn\u2019t thank (FLBHOF founders) Butch and Kathy Flansburg. As a young referee, I was very impatient to advance but Frank Gentile (Kathy\u2019s husband) told me \u2018Don\u2019t worry. If you\u2019re good, you\u2019ll advance.\u2019 If you want to be the best in your field, be in competition with yourself.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25311\" style=\"width: 1211px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25311\" class=\" wp-image-25311\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-KIng-R-displays-his-FLBHOF-ring-as-President-Steve-Canton-L-holds-up-his-plaque.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Carl King (R) displays his FLBHOF ring as President Steve Canton (L) holds up his plaque.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Next was, from the Officials\/Commission Division, Tim Shipman. He began by thanking his wife and children and immediately started to tear up. He also profusely thanked Frank and Kathy Gentile and, especially, Brian Garry. \u201cI have friends. I have enemies. I have frenemies (laughter from the audience). That\u2019s my job. With every job, I wanted to do the best I can without reward. This is a special reward.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25302\" style=\"width: 1143px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25302\" class=\" wp-image-25302\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1133\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-John-John-Molina-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee John John Molina (C) with Robert Alexander (L) and FLBHOF President Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then came the Participants Division; first of these went to Marc Hager. He spoke in a low, gravelly voice. He somewhat meandered when delivering his speech but he had a valid reason:\u00a0 his boxing career was filled with a remarkable divergence of people. Next inductee Raul Alvarez told the audience \u201cThis is one of the most personal honors I have ever received. Thanks to my children for listening to my boxing stories over and over again.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25310\" style=\"width: 1142px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25310\" class=\" wp-image-25310\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1132\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Carl-King.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Carl King.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The ever-energetic Carl King followed Alvarez. King took to the stage waving two tiny U.S. flags just as his famous father, Don King, would often do. \u201cBefore I start, I want to say congratulations to all other inductees this year. There are so many people that I would like to thank but I wouldn\u2019t because of time and (now laughing) memory. I got my love of boxing from my father who also got me my first pair of boxing gloves. He encouraged me to stay the course when things got down.\u201d After his speech, he did a funny and very accurate imitation of his father shouting \u201cOnly In America!\u201d while waving the two tiny U.S. flags.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25300\" style=\"width: 1266px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25300\" class=\" wp-image-25300\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1256\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jose-Alonzo-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1256px) 100vw, 1256px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Jose Alonzo (C) with MC Robert Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0The Media Division inductee was Cuban-born Jorge Ebro. \u201cMy first memory of boxing,\u201d he began, \u201ccame from Havana in 1964. My next big memory was in 1977 when it appeared that Muhammad Ali would fight (the Cuban multiple Olympics gold medal winner) Teofelio Stevenson (this bout never happened\u2014MW). When I got to America, I was amazed that boxers are paid since, of course, they were not paid in Cuba. I thank the boxers and their trainers who allowed me to tell their stories.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25309\" style=\"width: 1125px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25309\" class=\" wp-image-25309\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1115\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Jorge-Ebro-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Jorge Ebro (R) with FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The FLBHOF Promoter Division inductee was Khalilah Escalera. Her husband, Tito, is a past FLBHOF inductee. She began her speech saying, \u201cWhen Tito and I started out (as a husband-and-wife team of boxing promoters), we wanted to expand boxing in Florida. We went through the anxiety of wondering, \u2018Are people going to show up?\u2019 and then the happiness when people did show up (laughter from the audience). I love the engagement of meeting with the fans because we need the fans. I need to thank my dad because he named me Khalilah after Muhammad Ali\u2019s wife Khalilah. Thank you so much for the boxers as we wouldn\u2019t be here without you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25303\" style=\"width: 1116px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25303\" class=\" wp-image-25303\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1106\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Edner-Cherry-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Edner Cherry (R) with FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The two inductees in the Trainers\/Managers Division were next. They were Sherman Hensen and William \u201cPapo\u201d Vargas. Henson: \u201cMy sister was the only one who saw me box competitively. So, also, I would like to thank my daughter Kathy.\u201d He pointed to where she was sitting in the audience as he said that sentence. Henson then took a breath and said, \u201cBoxing is a sweet science. You don\u2019t play with it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25299\" style=\"width: 1113px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25299\" class=\" wp-image-25299\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1103\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Tim-Shipman.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Tim Shipman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Henson added, \u201cI want to thank all of the kids that I\u2019ve worked with who have come off of the streets. There are times as a trainer when I wanted to give it up, but my wife told me \u2018No, never.\u2019 So, she is my Hall of Famer. Being Inducted into the Hall of Fame remains the world to me because it shows that somebody really cares. A trainer means everything to a boxer and a boxer means everything to a trainer. We (trainers) create warriors. Fear is the greatest obstacle in learning how to be a fighter. You work hard to learn to be the best of your game.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25308\" style=\"width: 1152px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25308\" class=\" wp-image-25308\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1142\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Khalilah-Escalera-C-with-Robert-Alexander-L-and-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Khalilah Escalera (C) with Robert Alexander (L) and FLBHOF President Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The final division of inductees were Fighters. The first of these were Chicago, Illinois-born David Diaz (36-4-1, 17 KO\u2019s). He was the owner of the WBC Lightweight Title from 2007 to 2008. Diaz was a 4-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and three times he won the National Golden Gloves. \u201cI was blessed to have a career in boxing,\u201d said Diaz. \u201cAnd I thank my father. Some people say that to be a boxer you have a few screws loose in your head and I think that\u2019s true, especially when you start to talk to us. To my colleagues, enjoy it. God bless you guys and I\u2019m humbled.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25304\" style=\"width: 1127px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25304\" class=\" wp-image-25304\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1117\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-inductee-Raul-Frank-gives-a-speech.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Raul Frank gives a speech.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Raul Frank (29-5-3, 14 KO\u2019s) briefly held the United States Boxing Association (USBA) Welterweight Title. Later in his career, Frank would be the IBF Latino Super Welterweight Champion. In 1997, he was USBA <em>Fighter of The Year<\/em>. \u201cAs many of you know,\u201d he told the audience, \u201cThe life of a boxer is a hard one. I loved boxing except for getting up at 4 a.m. to do roadwork. I thank my mom, who was the first to congratulate me when I finally learned to put my combinations together.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25307\" style=\"width: 1128px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25307\" class=\" wp-image-25307\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-Sherman-Hensen.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Sherman Hensen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Edner \u201cCherry Bomb\u201d Cherry (37-7-2, 19 KO\u2019s) started to box at 14 and turned professional at the age of 21. As a boxer, he held, at different times in his career, the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation Lightweight Title and the National Boxing Association (NBA) Intercontinental Lightweight Championship. In the course of training for a bout, Edner suffered a heart attack. His heart stopped for three minutes &#8212; the length of a boxing round &#8211; and he was revived by a nurse.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25298\" style=\"width: 1128px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25298\" class=\" wp-image-25298\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"1676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-attendee-and-former-heavyweight-king-Pinklon-Thomas.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame attendee and former heavyweight king Pinklon Thomas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Taking the stage to much applause, he began by saying, \u201cI want my wife Elizabeth to come up here and stand by me.\u201d She got up from her seat in the audience and did so. \u201cMy boxing career wasn\u2019t an easy one. I fought anyone they put in front of me. I told me trainers and cornermen that I would do anything and everything to work hard and become a world champion.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25306\" style=\"width: 1109px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25306\" class=\" wp-image-25306\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1099\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-William-Vargas-R-with-FLBHOF-President-Steve-Canton-L.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee William Vargas (R) with FLBHOF President Steve Canton (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Jose \u201cEl Cheloman\u201d Alonzo was born in April of 1977 in Newark, New Jersey. He won the Florida State Golden Gloves in 1993. In a fight across the bay in Tampa, Alonzo (13-1, 7 KO\u2019s) won the WBA Fedocentro Championship. In 2011, he became Florida State Super Middleweight Champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This was the only inductee who brought the majority of the audience to its feet when he took to the stage. \u201cMadre and padre, I want to thank you for teaching me how to be a man and how to be a good family man. I boxed at the Boys Club (when young) and got beat up a lot. To all of my class-mates, I am honored to be included with you.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25305\" style=\"width: 1313px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25305\" class=\" wp-image-25305\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1303\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-Florida-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-David-Diaz-C-with-MC-Robert-Alexander-L-and-Steve-Canton-R.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">2024 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee David Diaz (C) with MC Robert Alexander (L) and Steve Canton (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The final inductee was John John Molina (57-7, 33 KO\u2019s). Born in Puerto Rico in 1965, he represented that country as a bantamweight boxer at the 1984 Summer Olympics. In Seoul, South Korea, his numerous boxing abilities won him the Boxing Cup. In late April of 1989, he won the WBO Super Featherweight Title; he also won the same weight division Title of the IBF.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cI used to fight in the street,\u201d Molina remembered. \u201cAnd my mother was tougher than some of the boys I fought in the street. I chose boxing. I wanted to hit, not get hit,\u201d he told the audience.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The FLBHOF Class of 2025 will be announced in January of that year. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Marvelous Marvin Hagler gets a statue erected in his honor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cIf they cut my head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That&#8217;s all I am. I live it. When a man goes into the ring, he&#8217;s going to war.\u201d &#8211; Marvelous Marvin Hagler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25266 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1084\" height=\"1516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-92x128.jpg 92w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-3-e1720043040540.jpg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the greatest accolades that could ever be bestowed upon someone is the erection of a statue bearing their name and likeness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The City of Brockton and its officials have unveiled a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/local\/brockton-unveil-statue-honoring-boxing-champion-marvelous-marvin-hagler\/6M62JJGRPFC23OLXMOEIYE2JUQ\/\">$150,000 statue honoring late boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler<\/a>, Brockton\u2019s second son.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler\u2019s statue is the second erected in Brockton to memorialize a World Boxing Champion from the city. The first being former Undefeated Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25257\" style=\"width: 794px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25257\" class=\"wp-image-25257\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001.jpg 460w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001-87x128.jpg 87w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000001-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Statue featuring Hagler and his three World Championship belts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In 2012, the World Boxing Council gifted a $250,000, 22-foot-tall\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boston25news.com\/news\/brockton-unveils-22foot-rocky-marciano-statue\/138947334\/\">statue of boxing legend Rocky Marciano<\/a>\u00a0to the city. The statue honoring Marciano stands like a steeple outside of Brockton High School, off Forest Avenue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Now it is Hagler\u2019s turn.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25259\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25259\" class=\"wp-image-25259\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"865\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3.jpg 677w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3-128x81.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Marvin-Hagler-vs-duran-999-3-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran (L) and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) square off in their 1983 bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Situated at the former location of the Petronelli Brothers\u2019 Gym, where Hagler trained during his entire boxing career finally stands the Marvelous Marvin Hagler statue and memorial.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Born in Newark, New Jersey, Hagler moved to Brockton in 1969, where he trained with the Brockton brothers Goody and Pat Petronelli for years during his historic boxing career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25261\" style=\"width: 952px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25261\" class=\"wp-image-25261\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-1024x688.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-1024x688.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-768x516.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-1536x1032.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-2048x1376.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-128x86.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-32x22.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Obit_Marvin_Hagler_49430-604ff9f7bc144-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tommy &#8220;Hitman&#8221; Hearns (L) and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) in one of the greatest fights of all time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI will say one thing about Marvelous Marvin, he never forgot where he came from,\u201d Mayor Robert Sullivan told the crowd. \u201cSo today he is not here physically, but he is here in spirit.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler also was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. He was named one of the greatest Fighter of the Decade of the 1980s by <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25262\" style=\"width: 938px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25262\" class=\"wp-image-25262\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"928\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-128x72.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-32x18.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-2x1.avif 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I-700x394.avif 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DNSUA534RZCIHLUUDZ2JPI4D2I.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The unveiling of the Hagler statue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe put Brockton back on the map,\u201d said state Sen. Mike Brady, a lifelong Brocktonian.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe have so many great memories of watching those fights at high school and then the Hearns and Hagler fight was the best,\u201d Brady said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Rev. Ortez Vandross said the statue \u201cwill be a memorial of his life lessons, hard work and dedication.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cMany knew him for his dazzling smile, charisma, charming personality, intimidating presence and killer instinct in the ring, yet Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a lover of people,\u201d Vandross said. \u201cHe was a philanthropist.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25263\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"878\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-128x72.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-32x18.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-2x1.avif 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E-700x394.avif 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4HCJ65OMBZAETJP27JXRBR6R3E.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler and Marciano, known as the \u201cBrockton Blockbuster,\u201d are the reasons why Brockton is known as the \u201cCity of Champions.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Brodin Studios sculpted Hagler\u2019s statue, which was funded through a $150,000 state grant secured by state Rep. Gerry Cassidy, D-Brockton, officials said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler\u2019s last fight was in 1987 when lost a controversial 12-round to Sugar Ray Leonard and with it his middleweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler retired after Leonard would not give him a rematch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25258\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"862\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1.jpg 762w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image000000-1-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a career that spanned 15 years, Hagler ended his days in ring with an impressive record of 62-3-2 (52 KO\u2019s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">During that time, he defeated Alan Minter on September 27, 1980, for the undisputed middleweight championship at London\u2019s Wembley Arena by stopping him in three rounds. So upset was the pro-Minter crowd that bottles were thrown at the ring forcing Hagler and the Petronelli Brothers to barely escape unscathed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">After becoming the Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World, Hagler defended the title successfully twelve times till his loss to Leonard. During that span, Hagler, along with Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, and Sugar Ray Leonard were crowned and recognized as the Four Boxing Legends. A feat which was even remarkable due to the fact all four were still fighting \u2013 and fighting each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25268\" style=\"width: 937px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25268\" class=\" wp-image-25268\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"927\" height=\"943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed.jpg 345w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed-126x128.jpg 126w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/unnamed-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Goody Petronelli (L) and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) train in the gym where the statue now stands.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Prior to his loss to Leonard, Hagler fought and won a severely close match against Duran, then knocked out Tommy Hearns in three rounds in one of the most exciting and explosive fights of all time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hagler \u201cis a true embodiment of the spirit of Brockton, demonstrating his toughness, perseverance, community and dedication,\u201d Vandross said.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though sadly both Marciano and Hagler never had a chance to see either statue erected \u2013 their memory and likeness will now stand and live forever.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000080;\"><strong>Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis demolishes Contender Frank Martin with 8<sup>th<\/sup> Round KO to retain WBA Lightweight Championship\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Vasyl Lomachenko heading the list as his next opponent<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25238\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1132\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/096851f0-2ba3-11ef-bffe-be89245510c9-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When the moon over the desert in Las Vegas rose to its height above Las Vegas Avenue the day after a full strawberry moon peered above the landscape like a bloody eye, one thing was for certain &#8211; WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis has proved once again that he is one of the best fighters and biggest punchers on the planet.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After knocking out Ryan Garcia last April with a body shot, Davis, who has recently spent some time in a detention center has now returned to the boxing ring \u2013 which apparently is his happy place. Unfortunately for his opponents, fighting &#8220;Tank&#8221; is like entering the medieval Tower of London and preparing oneself to either being tortured or beheaded.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Gervonta Davis entered the ring to defend his WBA lightweight title against previously unbeaten Frank Martin who came in with an impressive record of 18-0 (12 KO\u2019s). More importantly, Martin came to fight &#8211; and fight he did.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">From the sound of the bell for round one, Martin took the fight to the champion Tank who seemed to start the fight at a slow speed having returned from a 14-month layoff. Although it was Martin&#8217;s first world title bout, the challenger landed the majority of the punches, most of which behind the left jab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">This continued over the next few rounds with Martin exhibiting a boxing lesson to Davis, who still seemed somewhat frozen in space and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25231\" style=\"width: 1259px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25231\" class=\"wp-image-25231\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1249\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing-300x168.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing-128x72.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing-32x18.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing-2x1.avif 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/davis-martin-boxing-700x394.avif 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1249px) 100vw, 1249px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Davis (R) knocking Martin out in round 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In rounds 3 to 7, Martin won virtually all the rounds with swift combinations and stellar footwork keeping the champion at bay. Every time Tank tried to start and go on the offensive, Martin moved away from harm\u2019s way and continued piling up points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After beating Davis over the last seven rounds, Martin must have thought he only had five more rounds remaining in the bout with the Lightweight Championship within his reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">And that is what the great sport boxing is all about &#8211; there is something to be said for optimism and there is something to be said about goals and dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Then there is also something to be said about Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis and the atomic power of his punches.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25237\" style=\"width: 1134px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25237\" class=\" wp-image-25237\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275.webp 620w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gervonta-tank-davis-punches-frank-909861275-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Davis (R) landing the first rocking left hook.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With all those conflicting thoughts swarming in the air \u2013 the bell rang like a deadly harbinger to start round 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Little did Martin know; the bell would soon turn out to be a funeral chime for the dead and dying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The champion soon caught Martin with a big uppercut.<strong> After a closely fought first minute of the round, Davis trapped Martin by the corner <\/strong>against the ropes <strong>and nailed him with a straight to the chin that straightened up his head and left it open for three straight left hooks, the last of which crashed against his jaw like a sledgehammer , nearly tearing his head from his shoulders, and smashing Martin straight to the ring floor stretched out like a medical school cadaver.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Immediately, the thrilled Davis, who knew all too well that Martin was not going to beat the count, jumped on the ropes of the neutral corner and began swaying and shouting to the crowd.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25230\" style=\"width: 382px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25230\" class=\" wp-image-25230\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60.jpg 278w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60-128x84.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/download-60-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Davis (R) landing the KO punch to Martin&#8217;s jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When the ten-count was finally tolled, Davis leaped off the ring corner in a complete backwards flip as the audience roared on his behalf.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u201cI knew he was going to tire down,&#8221; Davis (30-0, 28 KO\u2019s) said during an in-ring interview after the fight. \u201cSo that\u2019s why I was just standing there, be a target for him just so he could tire himself out. And once he tired himself out, you know me, I started picking him apart.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It was a knockout finish to an exciting night of fights from Las Vegas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With a lightweight title belt still wrapped around his waist, Davis has plenty of options open for his next fight. Included in the group of prospective fighters are lightweight champions Shakur Stevenson and Vasiliy Lomachenko. Both will be in consideration for a title unification while a rematch against 140-pound champion Issac Cruz is in the mix as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It has been reported by promoter Bob Arum,<strong>\u00a0that talks between Davis and Lomachenko are set to resume this week\u00a0<\/strong>for a potential unification bout for the WBA and IBF lightweight world titles,\u00a0<strong>potentially taking place in November or December of this year.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI am optimistic about Davis-Lomachenko. The PBC team are professionals, my team are professionals, and they will sort it out,\u201d Arum stated.\u00a0<strong>The Ukrainian, who is the current IBF Lightweight champion, holds a record of 18-3-0.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;Most importantly, I want to just get back to the drawing board,&#8221; Davis said after the win. &#8220;Get back in the gym and just stay focused. I felt I was a little rusty, but all (those) guys are on my radar.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">While the official purse figures for the Davis vs. Martin fight have not been disclosed, Davis is expected to have earned around $15 million, depending on how the fight performs on PPV, his earnings could exceed $25 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The last mega-fight Davis had was against Ryan Garcia last April 22, which generated over $100 million in revenue, according to Garcia. While Garcia&#8217;s manager, Oscar De La Hoya, revealed Garcia&#8217;s purse was an impressive $30 million, it&#8217;s estimated that Davis earned a larger share of the pay-per-view revenue, potentially exceeding $40 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In the co-main event, David Benavidez dominated former 175-pound champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk to win the interim WBC title by unanimous decision. Benavidez moved up to the light heavyweight division after repeatedly being passed over for a fight against undisputed 168-pound champion Canelo Alvarez.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Benavidez looked comfortable at the new weight, cruising past Gvozdyk easily on the cards to secure mandatory challenger status for the winner of Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev&#8217;s undisputed fight in October.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25481\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-91x128.jpg 91w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TK-Fight-Night-Poster.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a>ach, CA 90810<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">Pac-man may be back in the boxing ring and fighting for the WBC Interim Welterweight Title<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25200\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1249\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pacquiao-mp8-min-1-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1249px) 100vw, 1249px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Just when boxing fans, and especially Filipino boxing fans, figured that Manny Pacquiao would never step in the ring again, news comes out that he may be back &#8211; and sooner than they thought.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like most retired athletes, there are times when they get that urge or itch to return to their former place in their respective sport. Well, now almost three years into his retirement the Pac-Man looks to be returning to the ring and his countrymen could not be more thrilled.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It has been reported that Pacquaio\u2019s team are in negotiations with Mario Barrios\u2019 team for a shot at the WBC world interim welterweight title.\u00a0Considering that the \u00a0iconic Filipino multi- division champion has not fought since a points loss against Yordenis Ug\u00e1s in August 2021, his name is still big enough to fill up chairs in an arena.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cManny is looking at that option to fight Mario Barrios.\u00a0He loves the idea of finishing his career by winning the WBC title. That was his first belt way back,\u201d said his agent Sean Gibbons confirmed.\u00a0\u201cSo, over the next two weeks, we are going to try to make the fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25201\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-721x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1042\" height=\"1480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-721x1024.jpg 721w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BB1o5AtM.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It is the same WBC title was that was vacated by Terence Crawford due to inactivity\u00a0and Barrios became the interim champion by taking down the man who ended Pacquiao\u2019s career,namely \u00a0Ug\u00e1s, by knocking him twice to the canvas. After then successfully defending the interim title against Fabian Maidana,\u00a0Barrios is 29-2 and in the middle of a rebuild following losses to Keith Thurman and Gervonta Davis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Manny is not only a living legend, he is also the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing.\u00a0The first to win lineal championships in four different weight classes, and\u00a0the only champion to cross four decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Apparently, Pacquiao is intending to supplement his championship belt collection by adding the WBC title to his vast collection.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Presenlty, Manny is set to compete against\u00a0Japanese MMA fighter Chihiro Suzuki on July 28\u00a0at the Super Rizin.3 event.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hopefully if the fight takes place that Pac-Man still has some thread left on his titers and can compete with a mucg younger adversary in Barrios.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #333399;\"><strong>Former heavyweight champion and Icon Mike Tyson is picking Tyson Fury<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25134\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-1024x769.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-1024x769.avif 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-768x577.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-128x96.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-32x24.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42-1x1.avif 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screen-shot-2020-06-25-at-11.11.42.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI look forward to that fight [Fury Vs. Usyk].&#8221; said the former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Mike Tyson. &#8220;That is going to be an interesting fight. I\u2019m going towards Tyson Fury because I think he\u2019s just going to overpower him. He\u2019s going to catch up with him and overpower him. I got to go with Fury. I think he\u2019s the best fighter in the world, especially in the heavyweight division. Great fighters lose, great fighters look bad, that doesn\u2019t stop them from being great fighters,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Concerning Fury&#8217;s lackluster bout with Ngannou, Mike Tyson said, \u201cHey, we should [not focus on what Fury did against Ngannou], but you have to understand that he is still the champion. He made that night a great night. He gave Francis [Ngannou] the opportunity, and that was just a bad night at the office for him. We all have bad nights, and listen, that was his bad night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"u-heading-size-medium u-heading-style-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Lennox Lewis: \u2018The bigger fighter usually wins\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25138\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"985\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048.avif 445w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048-300x180.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048-128x77.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048-32x19.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2048-2x1.avif 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lewis also predicted that Fury would win. \u201cI believe the bigger guy, the better guy, wins. They both have good skill and Usyk has good movement, with good balance, and puts his punches together well. But he\u2019s going up against a 6ft 9in guy and, for me, Tyson Fury is very elusive even if he is so big. If he makes you miss, he makes you pay. It\u2019s an interesting match-up but I always say if two guys have the same technical skill, the bigger fighter wins because he can force his size on the other guy.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25097\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-57-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Canelo Alvarez retains his WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA super middleweight titles with unanimous victory over the tough and previously unbeaten Jaime Munguia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25099\" style=\"width: 1187px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25099\" class=\" wp-image-25099\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1177\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jaime-Munguia8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Canelo drops Munguia to the canvas in round four.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>May 2024. Before a sellout crowd of 17,492 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez impressively defended his undisputed super middleweight titles against previously unbeaten Jaime Munguia. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Surprisingly, in all the years he has been fighting on this date, it was the first time that Canelo fought a fellow Mexican fighter on Cinco de Mayo.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Alvarez, who put his four super-middleweight belts on the line, weighed in at 166.8 pounds (75.6 kg) while fellow Mexican Munguia tipped the scales at 167.4 pounds (75.9 kg). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>While both fighters welcomed by the Mexican National Anthem, the Mariachi Band in the ring did an amazing and truly original version of the A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25098\" style=\"width: 1104px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25098\" class=\" wp-image-25098\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1094\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb.jpg 594w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GM1FANBXMAAnYyb-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1094px) 100vw, 1094px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Canelo (R) lands a hard right to Munguia&#8217;s jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>merican National Anthem featuring instruments such as the Mexican vihuela, violin, trumpets, accordion, harp, guitarron, banjo sexto, along with a regular guitar. It was the most unique version of the Star-Spangled Banner since Jimmy Hendrix performed the anthem at the Woodstock festival back in 1969.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Entering the ring, Canelo, 166.8, looking fierce and anxious, wearing black trunks with tiffany blue trim and matching gloves, while his adversary Jaime Munguia wore trunks bearing the colors and features of the Mexican flag along with black and green gloves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Munguia looked confident, declaring before the fight,<\/strong><strong> \u201cI\u2019m so happy and excited that this fight is almost here. My team has been behind me the whole way and all the fans can expect a full out Mexican war. Make sure to tune in, you will not be disappointed. Canelo has a great deal of experience and has faced great fighters. I may not have the same resume, but I have youth on my side.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Well, after 12 hard-fought rounds, experience ended up battering youth. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>To his credit, the challenger <\/strong><strong>Munguia fought hard and never stopped throwing punches. The problem was that though he struck Canelo with some hard right hands, the blows seemed to barely hurt the legendary Mexican Champion. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On the other hand, Canelo\u2019s blows appeared at times to nearly remove Munguia\u2019s head from his shoulders.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25101\" style=\"width: 1221px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25101\" class=\" wp-image-25101\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1211\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Canelo-vs-Munguia-050424-getty-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1211px) 100vw, 1211px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Canelo (L) and Munguia (R) square off in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Munguia came out fast in the first round displaying some good boxing skills and the ability to land punches at Canelo\u2019s jaw and body. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The challenger not only successfully established the jab, but he also used his height advantage to keep a distance from the power punching Canelo. As the round progressed, Canelo quickly began to bore his way inside and started landing some tough body and rib shots, punches that would eventually slow the challenger down in the later rounds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In rounds two and three, the fighters both exchanged a good deal of leather at the other, as Canelo was able to absorb the constant pressure of Jaime Munguia, and countered efficiently with swift, telling shots. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Undeterred, Munguia continued with his aggressive strategy by consistently throwing blows at the four-inch shorter champion, while attempting to pile up points in the process.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The problem was that Munguia\u2019s shots never stopped Alvarez from moving forward. Nor could the challenger&#8217;s punches faze Alvarez at all.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Instead, Canelo looked like a rock mason, repeatedly chipping away at his foe while Munguia continued his aggressive offensive. Overall, it turned out to be an exciting and eventful fight, but eventually Canelo began to take full control of the bout. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cHe\u2019s strong but I think he\u2019s a little slow. I could see every punch,\u201d said Canelo after the bout. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m the best. I\u2019m the best fighter right now, for sure.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then came round four.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Munguia began the round moving and boxing and giving Canelo angles while spearing him with some blistering jabs and right crosses. \u00a0Still unfazed, Canelo waded forward with some body shots and left hooks as both fighters were exchanging punches with the other.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25100\" style=\"width: 1284px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25100\" class=\" wp-image-25100\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-1024x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1274\" height=\"1274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-1024x1024.avif 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-768x768.avif 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-128x128.avif 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-32x32.avif 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU-1x1.avif 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/YLJVQO3UPQNZGB4CSQTJRDLTWU.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1274px) 100vw, 1274px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Canelo knocking down the challenger Munguia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then with less than in a minute left in the round, Canelo countered with a left to the jaw followed by a short right uppercut that appeared to have arisen from the depths of hell and landed like a grenade on the challenger\u2019s jaw. Munguia instantly crashed to the floor as if thrown off a six-story building as the crowd leaped to their feet excited that Canelo was about to finish off the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As for Munguia, he was probably wondering first, what happened and second, whether he could get back to his feet. \u00a0Since it was the first knockdown of Munguia&#8217;s career, he bravely managed to beat the count and remain upright, not only for the rest of the round, but also for the remainder of the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When the bell for round five rang chants of \u201cCanelo!\u201d were shouted in the T-Mobile Arena, where support was divided between the Mexican combatants in a fight, though most seemed lodged in the Canelo camp.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In round six, an Alvarez jab snapped Munguia\u2019s head back followed by a left hook that had Munguia\u2019s legs buckling, and his head shaken as if it was about to be spirited over the ropes of the ring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Still, the knockout never happened.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>For the next eight rounds Canelo tried for a knockout, but Munguia stood his ground and made of fight of it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In round twelve, Canelo almost scored another the second knockdown when he slammed the challenger with a hard right to the jaw in the final minute of the fight. The punch shook and stunned Munguia, and it looked like one more follow-up blow would end the fight there and then. For some reason Canelo, probably in deference to the challenger\u2019s age and grit, stepped away and the bell sounded seconds later with the challenger still on his feet.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">When the announcer relayed the tallies, Canelo Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia by unanimous decision to retain his undisputed super middleweight titles. The scores were 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Though <\/strong>Mungu\u00eda, 27, lost the fight, it was relatively close, and he still should have a great career in front of him. Also, Mungu\u00eda is expected to earn in the neighborhood of $10 million dollars for his effort, which should help him come to terms with the loss against arguably one of the greatest fighters of his generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cJaime Munguia is a great fighter. He\u2019s strong, he\u2019s smart. But I took my time. I had 12 rounds to win the fight and I did. I did really good, and I feel proud about it,\u201d Alvarez said after handing Munguia the first defeat of his professional career. Saturday\u2019s fight, which bettered Alvarez\u2019s record to 61-2-2, was the 33-year-old\u2019s first since beating American Jermell Charlo last year. It was also Alvarez\u2019s fourth time defending his WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA super middleweight titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As for Canelo, he is expected to earn upwards of $35 million dollars for his great win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Next up for him could be a bout with former two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez. As for Canelo, \u00a0he was non-committal and left his options open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know right now, I&#8217;m going to rest. I&#8217;m going to enjoy my family,&#8221; Alvarez said. \u201cI can ask for whatever I want and fight whoever I want, but you know if the money is right &#8230; I can fight right now.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Benavidez said he would love a fight with Canelo but can no longer wait around, since he is moving up to 175-pounds for his next fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">For Canelo Alvarez, the money and fights are far from ending for him. Considering his experience \u2013 he is only 33 years old and may very well have many more miles left on his fighting tires. For boxing\u2019s sake, let\u2019s hope he does.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Canelo vs Munguia undercard results<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mario Barrios defeats Fabian Maidana by unanimous decision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Brandon Figueroa defeats Jessie Magdaleno by KO in round 9<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Eimantas Stanionis defeats Gabriel Maestre by unanimous decision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photos courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25060\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1059\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mail-2024-04-30T190308.212.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Dainier Pero Continues Undefeated Streak with Impressive First Round Knockout on DAZN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">LAS VEGAS, NV (April 29, 2024)\u00a0\u2013 Heavyweight rising star\u00a0Dainier \u201cThe Fear\u201d Pero\u00a0(7-0, 5 KOs) showcased his dominance in the ring once again, securing a spectacular first-round knockout victory over\u00a0Jose Mario Tamez\u00a0(4-4, 1 KO) of Monterey, MX. With this win, Pero who is promoted by\u00a0Amaury Piedra\u2019s\u00a0BoxLab Promotions, maintains his undefeated record, further solidifying his status as one of the most promising talents in the heavyweight division.\u00a0The\u00a0Most Valuable Prospects\u00a0aired the fight live on DAZN this past Friday from the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a display of precision and ferocity, Pero unleashed his trademark straight left to the head followed by a devastating right hook to the body, inflicting punishing blows on Tamez from the opening bell. Tamez showed a lot of heart but struggled to withstand the onslaught and the referee intervened, stopping the fight in round one to prevent further damage. Pero threw some really hard accurate punches, but it was a straight left to the mid-section that ended the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Reflecting on his victory, Pero expressed his eagerness to face the top contenders in the heavyweight division, stating, &#8220;I had a great training camp and I&#8217;m ready to take on all the top prospects in the heavyweight division. Each fight is an opportunity for me to prove myself and continue my journey towards the top.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Dainier Pero is undoubtedly the best young heavyweight in boxing today,\u201d said\u00a0Bob Santos, who trains Pero in Las Vegas. \u201cFor a big man, his footwork is incredible. Not only does he have great feet, this skillset and power is off the charts. With each fight, he continues to prove why he&#8217;s considered one of the top prospects in boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m incredibly grateful for the support of my team and the guidance from my promoter Amaury Piedra and Coach Santos, as well as Most Valuable Prospects,\u201d concluded Pero, who was a standout amateur from Camaguey, Cuba. \u201cTogether, we&#8217;re shaping my career in the right direction, and I couldn&#8217;t be happier with the progress we&#8217;re making.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Anthony Joshua brutally knocks out and beats the hell out of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24899\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2024-anthony-joshua-knocking-francis-77982058-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Saudi Arabia, March 8. Finally. Before a packed house at <\/strong><strong>Riyadh&#8217;s Kingdom Arena, <\/strong><strong>Anthony Joshua decided to unleash his big right hand and the results were rack and ruin.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>For a fighter who lost two straight fights to <\/strong><strong>Oleksandr Usyk by trying to emulate a boxer instead of a slugger, Joshua went back to his slugging roots in a devastating fashion. After three years, Joshua finally got the memo &#8211; boxers box and punchers punch.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Joshua appeared to have crawled out of the shell of a boring stand-up boxer to do what he does best \u2013 which is to land his hammer-like right to the jaw of an opponent, something that his fans have been waiting for.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24900\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24900\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2069527446-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Johshua (R) nailing Ngannou (L) with a hard right in round one.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of course, Francis Ngannou, the UFC champion was certainly no Smokin\u2019 Joe Frazier, but he did last the distance against Tyson Fury, though most pundits believed that Fury trained for that fight as if he was going to take a spot of tea and some crumpets at a London Grand Hotel. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The difference was that Joshua, 252.4, unlike Fury before him, came to fight &#8211; and fight he did.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Ngannou, meanwhile looked to have some confidence in himself and appeared to love the fanfare as he came into the ring like a dandy clad in white and pink trunks with gold frills along with matching white and pink gloves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Once the bell sounded for the start of round one, Joshua, wearing white trunks and brown Everlast gloves, went after <\/strong><strong>Ngannou, 272.4, as if the Cameroonian fighter had stolen his last loaf of bread.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">After a feeling-out session in the first two minutes of round one, Joshua loaded up and struck Ngannou with an explosive right to the jaw. The punch landed square on the chin like a grenade and immediately dropped Ngannou to the seat of his trunks, as his gold frills waved like a kite caught in a hurricane on his way down to the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">Ngannou looked both hurt and confused and barely got up at the count of eight. To his credit, he did try to fight back and amazingly managed to make it to the sound of the bell.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">In round two, Ngannou appeared to have blown off the cobwebs in his head, and valiantly tried to get back into the fight with some jabs and right hands of his own. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">Little did he know he was headed for an ambush.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24897\" style=\"width: 999px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24897\" class=\"wp-image-24897\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"989\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/de101260-ddad-11ee-9ee7-9bfa954d7580-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johshua (L) dropping Ngannou to the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With less than a minute remaining in the round, \u00a0Ngannou dropped his left after a weak jab, and Joshua fired another missile-like right that smashed Ngannou down for the second time in the bout. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">Seeing this, the mostly pro-Joshua crowd flew up onto their feet as Ngannou was sent sailing to his now familiar place on the ring floor. This time he was visibly shaken and barely made the count of ten when he rose weakly at the referee\u2019s count of nine.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Again, for the second time in the bout, he bravely rose, but this time his eyes were filled with fear as he looked across the ring at Joshua as if he was climbing into the cage with a lion.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Before he could get his senses back, Joshua, with the skill of a trained assassin, drilled Ngannou with a vicious right to the sweet spot of the jaw. Ngannou was unconscious upon impact as his legs oddly bent and collapsed beneath him like a folding chair being put away after a wedding.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In a split second, Ngannou crashed hard to his back and lay motionless on the ring floor as if he was blown away by a howitzer during the Battle of the Somme. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The referee swiftly and immediately waved the fight over, knowing full well that Ngannou was never going to rise even if he counted to a thousand.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">When asked after the fight about his knockout punch, Joshua responded, \u201cIt is what it is.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24898\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24898\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24898\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/francis-ngannou-reacts-defeat-knocked-77978278-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The referee stopping the fight in round 2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; color: black;\">With the impressive win, Joshua, the number 3 heavyweight in boxing, increased his record to 28-3 with 25 knockouts in dropping Ngannou to 0-2 as a boxer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ngannou, who pocketed about $20 million for the fight, far more than his highest UFC purse of $600,000, exclaimed, \u201cI didn\u2019t feel the punch,\u201d referring to the last blow of the fight, is scheduled to return to MMA later this year with PFL.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Joshua, who earned around $60 million for the fight, said he wanted to fight the winner of the Usyk-Fury fight and said, \u201cI just want to fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury, who is scheduled to meet Oleksandr Usyk this upcoming May for all of boxing\u2019s heavyweight laurels, was ringside for the fight, and had some kind words to say about Ngannou.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of people who have not got the guts to go and chase their own dreams,\u201d said Fury. \u201cAnd it\u2019s usually people who are not successful who hate on very successful people. So, for people who want to criticize Francis Ngannou for getting knocked out try boxing yourself. It\u2019s a tough game. I would just say to Francis that he believed in his dream and followed it. He made a sh-t ton of money, which is fantastic to support his family. And he had a great journey. Keep going if he wants to box. He\u2019s still undefeated as a champion in MMA. He can go back into MMA and destroy that world again.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury also caught up with reporters after the event concluded and decided to throw a little bit of shade at Ngannou after all.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt was a rude awakening for Ngannou,\u201d said Fury. \u201cYou get a bit cocky like he did, and it was what it was. He got knocked out, and that\u2019s what a boxer should do to an MMA fighter.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After the fight, Anthony Joshua led the A-listers turning up at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on Saturday as he enjoyed a day at the races just a day after his amazing KO win over Francis Ngannou.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Teofino Lopez outduels Jamaine Ortiz in decision win in successful defense of WBO junior welterweight championship<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><em>\u201cThe Takeover\u201d retains jr. welter title over slick challenger<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Joseph Catena<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24865\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"865\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lopez-Ortiz-Poster.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>Las Vegas, Nevada<\/em><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>Teofino \u201cThe Takeover\u201d Lopez wants to bring entertainment back to boxing. A master showman, the WBO jr. welterweight champion entered the ring at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas against challenger Jamaine \u201cThe Technician\u201d Ortiz with a circuslike atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Literally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 26-yeard-old from Brooklyn, NY, was accompanied by clowns on stilts, a juggler, and a sword swallower, among others. His gaudy top hat and red blazer trimmed in black and gold, along with his aforementioned entourage, made for quite a sizzling sideshow. It was, however, far more grandiose than his narrow 12-round unanimous decision over Ortiz, who frustrated the champion from the opening bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24867\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24867\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24867\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R.jpg 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-L-pulls-away-from-a-right-hand-thrown-by-Jamaine-Lopez-R-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Teofino Lopez (L) pulls away from a right hand thrown by Jamaine Lopez (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ortiz (17-2-1, 8 KO\u2019s), used a southpaw style and constant movement to foil the hard-hitting Lopez, and never allowed him to establish any serious momentum. The challenger, 139, set the tone in the first round as he repeatedly circled his foe and danced, while flicking out stiff right jabs at the aggressive champion. Lopez assumed the role of stalker but could not cut the ring off to negate Ortiz\u2019s activity and ring science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">During the third round, the champion landed a blow to the midriff in the early going. Ortiz remained technical and boxed. Any time Lopez landed a clean shot \u2013 which was rare \u2013 the impact was nullified as \u201cThe Technician\u201d backed away. Ortiz landed an inside uppercut later in the round, which drew a laugh from the champion, and maybe from some of the clowns on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Lopez (20-1, 13 KO\u2019s) found some brief success in round four with a left hook to the face. Much to his dismay, he was unable to follow up with any further damage, \u201cThe Takeover\u201d decided to back up in lieu of pursuing his floating foe, and he subsequently waved Lopez to draw him into a brawl. The challenger refused the bait and landed a quick combination of his own as well as a right hook. Neither man landed any severe blows, and neither could assume total control over the other. Ortiz, of Worcester, MA, stuck with his game plan of moving and boxing, while the New Yorker doggedly followed him, hoping to nail him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">An early exchange in round six quickly devolved into more of the same: Lopez chasing and Ortiz escaping. In the final 10 seconds of the round, Lopez missed his target with a pair of right hands and gave a verbal lashing to the challenger for not engaging in a brawl. In the seventh round, the fight took a brief dramatic turn. The champ landed a right to the abdomen, and shortly afterward, he leaned in while throwing another punch. While doing so, he inadvertently butted Ortiz, who immediately began to bleed from a slice on his left eyelid. Though accidental, it was Lopez\u2019s most effective moment up to that juncture of the match and caused referee Harvey Dock to pause the action. This was Lopez\u2019s best round, and he even landed a pair of rights to the chin after the action resumed, and he ended the round with a glancing right uppercut that made Ortiz bleed from the mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24866\" style=\"width: 1008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24866\" class=\" wp-image-24866\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teofino-Lopez-R-jolts-challenger-Jamaine-Ortiz-L-with-a-right-hand-smash.jpg 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Teofino Lopez (R) jolts challenger Jamaine Ortiz (L) with a right hand smash.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It appeared as though Lopez had finally narrowed the distance on his foe in round eight, and Ortiz, 27, moved less. By round nine, the cut on the eyelid was no longer a factor, and \u201cThe Technician\u201d was back to dancing. During the final three rounds, each junior welterweight had an occasional moment of success, but neither could land a game changing punch. Judges Tim Cheatham and David Sutherland, both scored it 115 to 113 and Steve Weisfeld tallied 117 to 111. <strong><em>The USA Boxing News <\/em><\/strong>scored it a draw at 114 to 114.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It was Lopez\u2019s first successful title defense, albeit a frustrating one, against a crafty foe, who refused to be taken over by any means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\">DeCubas Sr. The Mastermind Behind Resurrecting Roberto Duran&#8217;s Legendary Career<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24261\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24261\" class=\"wp-image-24261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mail-2023-12-03T143700.699-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 12pt;\">Luis DeCubas (R) with Roberto Duran (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Story by Jacob Sites<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Miami, Florida (December 3, 2023)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In the world of boxing, where legends are born and legacies are carved in history, there are few promoters whose names resonate through the ages. Among them stands\u00a0<strong>Luis DeCubas Sr.<\/strong>, a veteran boxing promoter whose career spans over four decades, marked by the iconic journey alongside one of boxing\u2019s most icon fighters,\u00a0<strong>Roberto &#8220;Manos de Piedra&#8221; Duran<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Duran, hailing from Panama City, Panama, emerged as one of the most revered boxers in the sport&#8217;s history, with an impressive record of 103 wins, 16 losses, and 70 knockouts. However, it was DeCubas Sr. who orchestrated the revival and elevation of Duran&#8217;s career, promoting some of the most historic fights that defined the boxer&#8217;s legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">One of the pivotal moments came when Duran faced\u00a0<strong>Iran Barkley<\/strong>, a bout that saw Duran clinch the WBC middleweight title by a split decision. DeCubas&#8217;s strategic promotions and management played a crucial role in resurrecting Duran&#8217;s career during this fight, marking a triumphant return to the top tier of boxing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt was incredible to see Duran win the middleweight title against Iran Barkley, wow that was a monumental moment in my career,\u201d stated DeCubas who was just nominated for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. \u201cWe took that momentum and parlayed his remaining fights into a very lucrative journey to end his career.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">DeCubas&#8217;s partnership with Duran extended to some of the most electrifying fights in boxing history. He promoted Duran&#8217;s historic third match against the legendary\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Sugar&#8221; Ray Leonard<\/strong>, a showdown that captivated the world. Their collaboration also witnessed two intense encounters with\u00a0<strong>Vinny &#8220;Pazmanian Devil&#8221; Pazienza,<\/strong>\u00a0showcasing Duran&#8217;s resilience and skill inside the ring. The alliance between DeCubas and Duran was further solidified through two remarkable fights against\u00a0<strong>Hector &#8220;Macho&#8221; Camacho<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;Working with Roberto Duran was an honor and a privilege,\u201d said DeCubas Sr. as he reflected on the incredible journey he encountered alongside Roberto Duran, as he shares his sentiments about the experience. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t easy guiding Duran\u2019s career, there was a lot going on behind the scenes that no one can imagine. When you\u2019re dealing with an iconic fighter like Roberto Duran, you must have a strong will to keep everything intact. Promoting his final days as a boxer was truly remarkable.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">DeCubas&#8217;s expertise in navigating the complex world of boxing promotion, coupled with Duran&#8217;s raw talent and determination, resulted in millions of dollars earned for both parties. Their collaboration stands as a testament to the power of a promoter-athlete partnership and its ability to carve out moments that transcend sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Till this day, the friendship of Luis DeCubas Sr. and Roberto Duran, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007, remains strong. 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font-size: 36pt;\">CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23966\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"873\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/images-32-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez wins unanimous decision win over Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion Jermell Charlo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23973\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1097\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855.jpg 828w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/16961354223855-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Before a sell-out crowd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas fan favorite and undisputed super middleweight champion <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierboxingchampions.com\/saul-alvarez\">Canelo\u00a0\u00c1lvarez<\/a>\u00a0once again poured some sweat, punching, and ring generalship together to further cement himself as the one of the best fighters in the world by outpointing and outboxing the very talented <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierboxingchampions.com\/jermell-charlo\">Jermell Charlo<\/a> over twelve rounds to retain his super middleweight titles.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5749-e1696527833539.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23980 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5749-651x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"787\" height=\"1238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although Charlo was the undisputed junior middleweight champion and a great fighter in his own right, the moving up of two weight classes clearly showed in his performance. Instead of putting on a successful offensive boxing exhibition, Jermell, wearing black trunks with silver sparkles and silver gloves, appeared outgunned and outmanned by the talented multi-champion Canelo and was never really in the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>While Canelo, wearing purple trunks with gold trim and purple and gold gloves, managed to hurt Charlo throughout the bout, the challenger\u2019 s punches barely dented the Mexican superstar\u2019s defense or hurt him in any way at all. \u00a0Though he bravely fought back and exhibited some clever and talented footwork, Charlo simply did not land enough blows to even come close to winning the bout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23977\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23977\" class=\"wp-image-23977\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1130\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/download-40.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Canelo pounding Charlo against the ropes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Canelo also realized early on that Jermell (35-2-1, 19 KO\u2019s) could not hurt him and, as a result, barely ever relented from his offensive game plan or backed away from cutting off the ring on his fleet-footed opponent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI\u2019m a strong fighter all the time, against all the fighters,\u201d said Canelo. \u201cI\u2019m a strong man. Nobody can beat this Canelo.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23976\" style=\"width: 1108px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23976\" class=\"wp-image-23976 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1098\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Canelo-Alvarez-vs-Jermell-Charlo-09.30.23_09_30_2023_Fight_0-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Canelo (R) pounding away at Charlo (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Luckily for Charlo, he had nothing to lose fighting Canelo, <b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">167 \u00bd, <\/b>since his junior middleweight belts still remained intact with the loss. Better yet, he also earned somewhere in the neighborhood of $6 million for his effort, which might have been the highest purse in his career.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Though Jermell<strong>, 167 \u00bd,<\/strong> connected at times with some quick jabs and right hands, Canelo never gave Charlo a chance to breathe or ever take control of the bout. This burned true especially when Alvarez, a 5-1 favorite, connected with nearly every single body shot he threw. The effect of which was apparent as Charlo was <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>reduced to<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> the most part to becoming a defensive fighter with literally no chance of winning the fight,<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Though Las Vegas is a city where longshots can become rich winners, and where bettors sometimes overcome the odds, while miracles abound like gold from a wishing well, luck was no lady for Charlo this rough Vegas night. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On the contrary, Jermell\u2019s chances ran out quicker than a bullet through a sandwich, as his dreams of Lady Luck turned out to be nothing more than a date with a cruel spinster.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI just felt like I wasn\u2019t me in there,\u201d said Charlo. \u201cI don\u2019t make excuses for myself, so it is what it is. I take my punches and roll with it. It\u2019s boxing. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After Canelo took the first four rounds of the fight, Jermell came back to win the fifth round and it began to seem that Charlo was about to make a fight of it and possibly find that elusive pot of gold. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then came round seven.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23978\" style=\"width: 1143px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23978\" class=\" wp-image-23978\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1133\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0147_Canelo-vs-Charlo-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Canelo knocking down Charlo in round 7.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the first minute of the round, Canelo attacked Charlo against the ropes with both fist flailing and landed a jarring overhand right that staggered Jermell and forced him to take a knee.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>To his credit, the brave Charlo quickly rose from the canvas and with true grit retaliated for the remainder of the seventh round as he valiantly tried to stage a comeback. Jamell even landed some of his best shots of the fight up to the bell, while Canelo, by failing to go all out for a KO, saw his big KO win disappear into the ether of the Vegas night.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Sadly, it turned out to be Charlo\u2019s last stand and a crossroad in the fight. For Charlo never truly turned the tide of the bout and Canelo never again came close to scoring a knockout. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cTruthfully, I could feel the difference in the weight,\u201d said Charlo. \u201cI picked up 14 pounds. I am undisputed in my weight division. You fall short sometimes, but you just have to keep on pushing. My roll don\u2019t stop right here.\u00a0I\u2019m proud of myself. He hit me with some hard shots. I thought I got mine off. I\u2019m the little Charlo and I represent that.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>By the fight\u2019s end Canelo captured the scorecards by tallies of 119 -109 and 118-109 (twice). Canelo also dominated the CompuBox stats with a 134 to 71 advantage in total punches landed, including over 42 body shots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cWe worked on attacking the body,\u201d said Canelo. \u201cWe know he\u2019s a great fighter. He knows how to move in the ring. We worked on attacking the body for three months. For three months in the mountains without my family, without everything.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Unfortunately for the fans, instead of trying for an impressive KO win, the championship rounds saw Canelo cruise to the final bell as his loyal following cheered him on with chants of \u201cCanelo, Canelo.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI still love boxing,\u201d said Canelo . \u201cI love boxing so much. Boxing is my life. Boxing made me the person I am today. That\u2019s why I love boxing so much. And I love boxing so much because of my fans, too\u2026Cinco de Mayo I\u2019ll face whoever. I don\u2019t care.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the co-main event, top super welterweight contender\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierboxingchampions.com\/erickson-lubin\">Erickson \u201cHammer\u201d Lubin<\/a>\u00a0(26-2, 18 KOs) won a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierboxingchampions.com\/jesus-alejandro-ramos-jr\">Jesus \u201cMono\u201d Ramos Jr.<\/a>\u00a0(20-1, 16 KOs), winning on all three cards by scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cWe went in there to feel him out and box him and beat him to the punch with counters because of his strength,\u201d said Lubin. \u201cIt was working all night. I was sticking and moving. It was &#8216;Boxing 101&#8217;.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI felt like I did a little more than him, but that\u2019s alright,\u201d said Ramos. \u201cCongratulations to Erickson Lubin. He was sharp. He had a good game plan. Congratulations to him, it\u2019s back to the drawing board. We\u2019ll come back.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>With the big win, Lubin restored himself once again into contention for another world title fight. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cMy jab was landing all night,\u201d said Lubin. \u201cHe had all his success when I was on the ropes. My coach was telling me to stay off the ropes, so I was trying my best to do that. He didn&#8217;t show it too much, but I buzzed him a few times.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although many on hand felt that Ramos did enough to win, he simply did not capitalize when he had a chance to do so and allowed Lubin to gain the nod of the judges.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cI felt like I was just trying to show different dimensions to my game and not just come forward,\u201d said Ramos. \u201cIt is what it is. I\u2019ll take this loss, come back and learn from it. I learned not to let it go to the judges. Maybe I don\u2019t put it on cruise control next time. A little more pressure. I\u2019ll learn from this. It was a good experience.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>With the victory, Lubin believes he could find his place once more in the talent-ridden 154-pound division.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>&#8220;This shows that I&#8217;m no gatekeeper,\u201d said Lubin. \u201cI&#8217;m one of the top dogs in the division. I need a title shot. If those belts present themselves at 154 pounds, I&#8217;d like to fight for those belts.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Notwithstanding, when the dust settled, the night still belonged to Canelo Alvarez. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>With the victory he advanced to 59-2-2 (39 KO\u2019s) and pocketed upwards to $18 million for his efforts. He remains the cash cow in boxing and at age 33 and still appears to be on top of his game.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photos courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News Book Review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>TONY CANZONERI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23951\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-768x1096.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-1076x1536.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-book.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Mark Allen Baker<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>McFarland &amp; Company, Inc., Publishers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0(www.<\/strong> <strong>mcfarlandpub.com) \u2013 224 pp<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Reviewed by John Rinaldi and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Sadly, every day the pages of history of championship pugilists from yesteryear do not just fade away, they disintegrate into a pile of forgotten ashes. The exploits of heavyweight rulers from over 60 years in the past may still be remembered, such as Rocky Marciano, John L. Sullivan, Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Max Schmeling, James J. Corbett, Max Baer, James J. Braddock, and some others, but epic stories of the title holders of the lighter weights have been relatively obliterated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23952\" style=\"width: 907px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23952\" class=\" wp-image-23952\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"897\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936.jpg 589w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936-128x98.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-R-walloping-Jimmy-McLarnin-L-in-their-first-meeting-on-May-8-1936-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tony Canzoneri (R) walloping Jimmy McLarnin (L) in their first meeting on May 8, 1936.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Luckily for boxing purists and sports lovers, Mark Allen Baker has a knack and innate talent to somehow resurrect them and pump life into their legends.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> <strong>One such ring immortal whose story has been reanimated by Mr. Baker for boxing fans of today is Tony Canzoneri. Every time we think we know about a fighter; Mr. Baker gives us hundreds more details that capture the imagination of the reader. In his newest tome, <em>TONY CANZONERI \u2013 The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion<\/em>, the author takes the reader on a fistic journey through the Roaring Twenties and throughout the Great Depression. It is unbelievable that Canzoneri (1908-1959) was not only engaging in professional prizefighting while underage, but he was also fighting for a world title when he was only a mere 18 years old! <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Canzoneri\u2019s first shot at world title honors was when he faced the veteran NBA Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor on March 26, 1927. Although he lost by a 10-round draw, it was a tremendous fight, and one of many that Mr. Baker has creatively brought to life in the pages of his newest book.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23947\" style=\"width: 879px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23947\" class=\" wp-image-23947\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"869\" height=\"1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1.png 711w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1-102x128.png 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1-26x32.png 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/September-2022-Website-Triple-Champion-Tony-Canzoneri.-1-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Triple Champion Tony Canzoneri<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Mr. Baker\u2019s style is that of a literary archeologist as he tirelessly unearths thrilling details that few authors do. Tony Canzoneri has become the latest boxing archeology discovery, like the findings of King Tutankhamun!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23950\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23950\" class=\" wp-image-23950\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"955\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932.jpg 587w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Billy-Petrolle-Lightweight-Championship-Fight-Program-November-4-1932-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tony Canzoneri vs. Billy Petrolle Lightweight Championship Fight Program &#8211; November 4, 1932.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Even before we came out with the award-winning publication, <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"><em>The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, we were avid readers of books about the wonderful sport of boxing. Unfortunately, many times we would read a book and learn very little about the older fighters and their ring battles since a lot of writings were either simply rehashed versions of the same old lifeless <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>stories<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> or literally glossed over entirely. Even when they did talk about the fights the exciting details were either left <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>unmentioned<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> or often just skimmed over. <\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Not so with Mr. Baker.\u00a0 When one peruses his works, vast knowledge of the subject is learned. The boundless information is not just focused on the book, in this case the immortal triple champion Tony Canzoneri, but of all the men he encountered in the roped square. Canzoneri faced 18 world champions and nearly every contender from the bantamweights all the way to the welterweights. Names of Billy Petrolle, Kid Chocolate, Barney Ross, Jimmy McLarnin, Lou Ambers, Johnny Jadick, Battling Shaw, Jackie \u201cKid\u201d Berg, Johnny Dundee, Al Singer, Philly Griffin, Sammy Mandell, Benny Bass, Andre Routis and the aforementioned Bud Taylor are revivified back to life by lightning through the pages of Mr. Baker\u2019s book.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23949\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23949\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23949\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden-128x126.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-KOs-Kid-Chocolate-on-November-24-1933-in-Madison-Square-Garden-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tony Canzoneri KO&#8217;s Kid Chocolate on November 24, 1933 in Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Canzoneri was a masterful boxer who compiled a remarkable 137-24-10 (44 KO\u2019s) record. Unbelievably, Tony was only stopped once in his career, and that was on a third-round TKO by the fists of welterweight KO artist Al \u201cBummy\u201d Davis in his last fight on November 1, 1939, at Madison Square Garden. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In a book full of highlights, we enjoyed reading Tony\u2019s battles with Jimmy McLarnin, Barney Ross, Bud Taylor and Andre Routis. You can feel the punches landing and hear the crowd screaming with excitement. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Who would have thought that following his esteem boxing career, Canzoneri would become a popular vaudeville and nightclub comic as part of a comedy team with Joey Adams and Mark Plant?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23948\" style=\"width: 957px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23948\" class=\" wp-image-23948\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"947\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tony-Canzoneri-working-out-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tony Canzoneri working out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This is the type of book that once you read through it, you will go back and pore over various chapters again and enjoy the prizefighting adventures of Canzoneri.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>If you are a boxing fan who yearns to learn something new and enjoy stories of fistic history, this is the book to read. It will also make a great Birthday, Hanukkah, or Christmas present. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On a personal note, our grandfather Alex Giglia and his brothers Nick Giglia and Charlie Giglia use to frequent Tony Canzoneri&#8217;s Bar and Grill and eventually became great friends with him. For years they use to talk about him as one of the greatest fighters they ever saw. One aspect of his bar that they recalled was the huge photo of Canzoneri in his fighting prime that hung in his establishment with the words &#8220;This is Me&#8221; below it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Thankfully, Mr. Baker has brought one more great fighter such as Tony Canzoneri back to life.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23946\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23946\" class=\" wp-image-23946\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1014\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L-R-Tony-Canzoneri-vs.-Lou-Ambers.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">L-R &#8211; Tony Canzoneri vs. Lou Ambers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Other wonderful books by Mark Allen Baker include <em>WILLIE PEP \u2013 A Biography of the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Century\u2019s Greatest Featherweight, <\/em><em>The Fighting Times of Abe Attell, LOU AMBERS \u2013 A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer, The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937<\/em>, <em>CONNECTICUT BOXING \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>THE FIGHTS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE FIGHT GAME<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>, Between the Ropes at Madison Square <\/em><\/strong><strong>Garden, and <em>Battling Nelson \u2013 The Durable Dane<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23800\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076.jpg 843w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076-768x861.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076-114x128.jpg 114w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076-29x32.jpg 29w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mail-2023-08-25T153136.076-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Roughrider in and out of the Ring <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Former Light Heavyweight and Cruiser King <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Virgil \u201cQuicksilver\u201d Hill<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23795\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-1024x794.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"964\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-1024x794.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Don-King-with-reigning-WBA-light-heavyweight-champion-Virgil-Hill.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Virgil Hill fought his way to the championship stage more than once, becoming both light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion multiple times. His determination, passion, and inspiration for the sport of boxing landed him the coveted <em>North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award<\/em>, the state\u2019s highest commendation for its citizens. Virgil Hill is the 48<sup>th<\/sup> recipient of the award.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23792\" style=\"width: 1049px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23792\" class=\" wp-image-23792\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1039\" height=\"1558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/North-Dakota-Legend-Virgil-Hill-PHOTO-COURTESY-OF-NORTH-DAKOTA-OFFICE-OF-THE-GOVERNOR.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">North Dakota Legend &#8211; Virgil Hill &#8211; PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">According to the state of North Dakota, the award was established during the 1961 Dakota Territory Centennial. The award recognizes North Dakotans who have been influenced by the state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby reflecting credit and honor upon North Dakota and its citizens. And this distinction can be seen in Virgil Hill.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23793\" style=\"width: 1089px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23793\" class=\" wp-image-23793\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-1024x866.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1079\" height=\"912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-1024x866.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-128x108.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-32x27.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-L-stabs-Thomas-Hearns-R-with-a-hard-jab-to-the-jaw-in-their-1991-WBA-light-heavy-title-fight.jpg 1323w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Virgil Hill -L- stabs Thomas Hearns -R- with a hard jab to the jaw in their 1991 WBA light heavy title fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cQuicksilver\u201d was born in Missouri in 1964, but raised in Grand Forks and Williston, North Dakota. It was in the Peace Garden State where he fell in love with the sport and dreamed of fighting his way to the top. Virgil started by winning a silver medal in the middleweight division during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. And that was just the beginning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23790\" style=\"width: 1169px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23790\" class=\" wp-image-23790\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-670x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1159\" height=\"1772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-768x1174.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-84x128.jpg 84w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-21x32.jpg 21w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Program-of-Virgil-Hills-last-title-win-when-he-outpointed-Valery-Brudov-to-win-vacant-WBA-cruiser-laurels.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Program of Virgil Hill&#8217;s last title win when he outpointed Valery Brudov to win vacant WBA cruiser laurels.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Virgil earned his way to the rings in Madison Square Garden, Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He became a five-time world champion, setting the record for the number of light heavyweight title defenses and was a first-round inductee into both the National Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame. He holds a remarkable career professional record of 51 wins, 7 losses, and 23 wins by knockout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23794\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23794\" class=\" wp-image-23794\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Virgil-Hill-R-lands-a-left-to-the-body-of-Valery-Brudov-L-in-winning-the-vacant-WBA-cruiser-crown-in-2006-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Virgil Hill -R- lands a left to the body of Valery Brudov -L- in winning the vacant WBA cruiser crown in 2006.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Hill never ducked anyone in his era and fought the likes of Roy Jones Jr., Bobby Czyz, Donny Lalonde, Fabrice Tiozzo, Lou Del Valle, Frank Tate, Dariusz Michalczewski, Adolpho Washington, Leslie Stewart, Thomas Hearns, Jean-Marc Mormeck, and Henry Maske, and those battles are arguably some of the most memorable in the light heavy and cruiser divisions. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum chose Virgil for many reasons, but Hill\u2019s constant honor to his past and history set him apart.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23789\" style=\"width: 1099px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23789\" class=\" wp-image-23789\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1089\" height=\"1446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill.jpg 636w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Czyz-Hill-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1089px) 100vw, 1089px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Czyz-Hill<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cHis journey from a talented amateur boxer to renowned professional champion and role model for youth exemplifies the power of dedication, determination and a strong connection to one&#8217;s roots,\u201d said Burgum. \u201cHis impact extends far beyond the boxing ring, making him a champion not only in the sport but also in his commitment to his community and the causes he holds dear.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23797\" style=\"width: 1303px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23797\" class=\" wp-image-23797\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1293\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Former-boxing-king-Virgil-Hill-C-joins-players-of-the-Bismarck-Larks-minor-league-baseball-team.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Former boxing king Virgil Hill -C- joins players of the Bismarck Larks minor league baseball team.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">According to the state, Hill proudly represented his home state and Native American heritage in all walks of life. The former champion enjoys a close relationship with and the support of MHA Nation in North Dakota. In fights in North Dakota, across the United States and around the world, Hill carried the North Dakota state flag into the ring while wearing a tribal headdress. Thousands of North Dakotans packed venues in Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo for his home state fights to witness Hill\u2019s impressive feats in the ring. Crowds turned out in North Dakota arenas to witness Hill\u2019s 13 successful defenses of his WBA light heavyweight title. Virgil ended his career with \u201cOne Last Stand\u201d in Bismarck at the Civic Center on February 28, 2015, where he won by a 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Round TKO against Jimmy Campbell.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23796\" style=\"width: 1085px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23796\" class=\" wp-image-23796\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1075\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-128x93.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/In-a-battle-of-former-champions-Virgil-Hill-L-bashes-in-the-face-of-Donny-Lalonde-with-a-left-hand-smash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">In a battle of former champions, Virgil Hill -L- bashes in the face of Donny Lalonde with a left hand smash.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;My whole life has revolved around everything I learned as a kid in North Dakota and trying to pass it on to the next generation,\u201d said Hill, \u201cIt&#8217;s a huge honor, and I appreciate everyone in North Dakota so much. This award is bigger than any title, any belt, or any medal. To be acknowledged by my home state is amazing. My heart will always be in North Dakota.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Governor Burgum says the award will be presented later this year with Hill in person at a date and location to be announced soon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23755 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-1024x774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-128x97.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcard-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Part-1-e1692302665752.jpg 1286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong>Road Trip to Manassa, Colorado &#8211; <\/strong><strong>The Birthplace of Jac<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\">k<strong> Dempsey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23754 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-1024x947.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-1024x947.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-128x118.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-32x30.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Postcards-from-the-Jack-Dempsey-Muesum-part-2-e1692303348410.jpg 1285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Photos by Jackie Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To really experience what the United States has to offer, I suggest you simply get into your car and drive. Whether you go by yourself, with your family or a friend, it is a life-changing experience. My family members are typically my road trip pals. We pick a destination, pack some of our favorite snacks, and hit the road.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23763\" style=\"width: 972px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23763\" class=\" wp-image-23763\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"962\" height=\"1283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8584-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Jack Dempsey statue and Birthplace Museum in the background.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Thanks to my dad and road trip pal, John Rinaldi, and constantly moving for my job as a TV news director, I just needed to cross one more state off my list to visit all 50 states: New Mexico. This summer, I did just that. My mom and I flew to Denver and drove south to New Mexico. The adobe buildings, southwestern food and stunning views were amazing, but one stop is a must, especially for boxing fans: Jack Dempsey\u2019s Birthplace Museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23753\" style=\"width: 985px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23753\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23753\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum.jpg 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-was-part-Cherokee.-As-a-gift-and-honoring-his-heritage-he-was-bestowed-this-ceremonial-headdress-which-remains-on-display-in-the-museum-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Dempsey was part Cherokee. As a gift, and honoring his heritage, he was bestowed this ceremonial headdress, which remains on display in the museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23779\" style=\"width: 952px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23779\" class=\" wp-image-23779\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"942\" height=\"1256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey.png 731w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey-96x128.png 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey-24x32.png 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Action-shots-of-Dempsey-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Action shots of Dempsey.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">You are probably thinking, Jack Dempsey is the Manassa Mauler from Manassa, Colorado. That is not New Mexico; however, it lies on the border between the two states. So, my mom and I took the 2-hour drive from Santa Fe, NM to Manassa, CO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23786\" style=\"width: 1048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23786\" class=\"wp-image-23786 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1038\" height=\"1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8578-2-rotated.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">A Rodeo Poster with Jack Dempsey as the honored guest.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The drive itself is breathtaking. We saw wildlife, like wolves and pronghorns, and we saw just how beautiful the desert can be. Once you crossed into Colorado, the mountains came up on both sides of our car and we found ourselves in the small town of Manassa.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23725\" style=\"width: 985px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23725\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23725\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919.jpg 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-WBC-honored-Dempsey-at-the-100th-Year-of-his-winnin-the-heavyweight-title-from-Jess-Willard-in-1919-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The WBC honored Dempsey at the 100th Year of his winning the heavyweight title from Jess Willard in 1919.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23720\" style=\"width: 1125px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23720\" class=\" wp-image-23720\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1115\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2.jpg 825w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum2-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1115px) 100vw, 1115px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Jack Dempsey winning the heavyweight title with his knockout of Jess Willard in 1919.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23778\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23778\" class=\" wp-image-23778\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1130\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace.png 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fireplace-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dempsey Museum Fireplace.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Manassa, we found our way to the museum and met the curator, Michelle Richardson. She has been managing the museum for years and has a deep family history to Manassa. Michelle, along with her mother and grandmother even met the boxing giant in their small town. One parade memory also ended with a sweet kiss from the champ himself to her grandmother! He was the champion of the world, but to everyone in Manassa and the valley region of Colorado, he was their hometown hero.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23771\" style=\"width: 1044px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23771\" class=\" wp-image-23771\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1034\" height=\"1379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8557-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">A photo of Dempsey with Gene Tunney to the left and Robert F. Kennedy to the right and with Ronald Reagan in below photo.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23784\" style=\"width: 1035px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23784\" class=\"wp-image-23784\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"USA Boxing News photographer Jackie Rinaldi.\" width=\"1025\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8537-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>USA Boxing News<\/em> photographer Jackie Rinaldi stands in front of the Museum&#8217;s exit sign.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The museum dedicated in 1966 is actually the cabin where the legendary former heavyweight king was born and raised. The house was moved only a few blocks to the location it stands today. Within the four walls of this cabin, there are artifacts from his early days in Colorado to his championship battles in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23762\" style=\"width: 1035px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23762\" class=\" wp-image-23762\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1025\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8535-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em> reporter Joseph Rinaldi<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in front of the Jack Dempsey Museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dempsey was heavyweight champion from 1919 after knocking out Jesse Willard until 1926, when he lost to Gene Tunney. He reigned king of the ring at the height of boxing during the Roaring Twenties, when the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood and athletes ruled the American popular culture. Jack Dempsey was the best and most popular.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23777\" style=\"width: 985px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23777\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23777\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress.jpg 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photos-of-Jack-Dempsey-with-other-famous-individuals-at-the-time-like-Pat-Boone-and-Al-Jolson-along-with-being-given-a-Cherokee-headdress-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photos of Jack Dempsey with other famous individuals at the time, like Pat Boone and Al Jolson, along with being given a Cherokee headdress.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23739\" style=\"width: 962px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23739\" class=\" wp-image-23739\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"952\" height=\"1271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-A-photo-of-Dempsey-and-his-parents-and-the-clock-from-his-home-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">J A photo of Dempsey and his parents and the clock from his home.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In this museum and around it, you can take a step back in history. Follow his humble roots and heritage and behold how he became the man and the pugilistic immortal he is today. From his Cherokee background to his immediate family, he lived and fought with his heart on his sleeve in Manassa and beyond.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23776\" style=\"width: 888px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23776\" class=\"wp-image-23776 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"878\" height=\"1168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804.jpg 436w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Dempsey-was-honored-by-the-New-York-Hall-of-Fame-of-Boxing.-1-e1692380587804-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Dempsey was honored by the New York Hall of Fame of Boxing.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23749\" style=\"width: 913px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23749\" class=\" wp-image-23749\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"903\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photograph-of-entertainment-legend-Jimmy-Durante-L-and-Jack-Dempsey-R-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photograph of entertainment legend Jimmy Durante (L) and Jack Dempsey (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are heroes and then there are Jack Dempseys. The sport of boxing really catapulted into a world-wide phenomenon thanks to Dempsey.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23743\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23743\" class=\"wp-image-23743 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620.jpg 278w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620-112x128.jpg 112w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Painting-of-Dempsey-in-his-prime-on-display-e1692303047620-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Painting of Dempsey in his prime on display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23780\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23780\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23780\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1016\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-of-6-Heavyweight-Champs.-L-R-Muhammad-Ali-Floyd-Paterson-Jack-Dempsey-Joe-Louis-Joe-Frazier-and-Jersey-Joe-Walcott-on-display-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photo of 6 Heavyweight Champs. L-R &#8211; Muhammad Ali, Floyd Paterson, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier and Jersey Joe Walcott on display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">From the boxing gloves to the shoes he wore, you can see how tough some of those fights were. The gloves and scuffmarks from those famous and historical fights are enough to really comprehend just how tough he was, as well as his iconic competitors.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23781\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23781\" class=\" wp-image-23781\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s.jpg 731w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-was-commemorated-on-a-32\u00a2-stamp-issued-in-1998-as-part-of-the-Celebrate-the-Century-series-issue-for-the-decade-of-the-1910s-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dempsey was commemorated on a 32\u00a2 stamp issued in 1998 as part of the Celebrate the Century series issue for the decade of the 1910\u2019s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23742\" style=\"width: 767px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23742\" class=\" wp-image-23742\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"757\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Fight-Worn-Shoes-and-Gloves-that-Dempsey-wore-in-his-fights-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Fight Worn Shoes and Gloves that Dempsey wore in his fights<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23750\" style=\"width: 784px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23750\" class=\"wp-image-23750 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433-100x128.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Photo-of-Jack-Dempsey-and-New-York-Yankees-slugger-Babe-Ruth-e1692302817433-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Photo of Jack Dempsey and New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Remember, heroes do not just pop up in our big cities. Sometimes, they are made in the Heartland by people like you and me. It is important to remember where we come from and just how vital it is to honor and visit the many communities in this country. The hardworking men and women from East to West and in the Heartland work every single day inspiring others. Jack Dempsey once said, \u201cA champion is someone who gets up when he can\u2019t.\u201d He learned that from his childhood in Manassa.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23760\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23760\" class=\"wp-image-23760\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8579-rotated.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">A photo of Jack Dempsey on a horse during a parade to inaugurate the museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23748\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23748\" class=\" wp-image-23748\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Sketch-of-former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Baer-who-Dempsey-promoted-managed-and-trained-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0Sketch of former heavyweight champion Max Baer, who Dempsey promoted, managed and trained.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So, if you need a place to explore in our country, look to Colorado and the New Mexico border. There is a ton to see already, but really explore these towns, like Manassa, because these are the places where champions are made every single day.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23782\" style=\"width: 830px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23782\" class=\"wp-image-23782 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162.png 546w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Wolf-seen-on-the-way-to-Manassa-Colorado-e1692381068162-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0Wolf seen on the way to Manassa, Colorado.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23747\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23747\" class=\" wp-image-23747\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-Jack-Dempsey-Whiskey-Bottle-on-display-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dempsey Museum &#8211; Jack Dempsey Whiskey Bottle on display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>The Jack Dempsey Birthplace Museum is located at 412 Main Street in Manassa, Colorado. The visiting hours are 10-5 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It is closed during lunch from 1:00 to 1:30. <u>Admission is free<\/u>. The contact number is (719)-843-5207.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23722\" style=\"width: 742px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23722\" class=\" wp-image-23722\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-THE-USA-BOXING-NEWS-reporter-Joseph-Rinaldi-at-the-Jack-Dempsey-Statue.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Dempsey Museum &#8211; THE USA BOXING NEWS reporter Joseph Rinaldi at the Jack Dempsey Statue. (1)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23732\" style=\"width: 985px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23732\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23732\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display.jpg 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jack-Dempsey-Museum-The-Dempsey-Familys-original-telephone-along-with-awards-given-to-Dempsey-on-display-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Dempsey Museum &#8211; The Dempsey Family&#8217;s original telephone, along with awards given to Dempsey on display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Tell them you heard about the museum on The USA Boxing News Website.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3157 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JACK-DEMPSEY-MUSEUM2-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"EPSON MFP image\" width=\"822\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JACK-DEMPSEY-MUSEUM2-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JACK-DEMPSEY-MUSEUM2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JACK-DEMPSEY-MUSEUM2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JACK-DEMPSEY-MUSEUM2.jpg 1297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23624\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898-128x51.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898-32x13.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mail-2023-07-18T185503.898-3x1.jpg 3w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Rising Star Promotions provides fans with another punch-packed event at their Boardwalk Boxing Show on the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Thomas \u201cCornflake\u201d LaManna, Kristian Prenga and Justin \u201cTime\u201d Figueroa headline night of fisticuffs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23655\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1099\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-L-hurts-Juan-Manuel-Witt-R-along-the-ropes.--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Story by Janine Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Photographs by John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Atlantic City, NJ<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">. In this day and age when it is near impossible to get a bang for your buck, Rising Star Promotions promoted another exciting Boardwalk Boxing Show at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What was a guy to do on Saturday night? See the opening of <em>Barbie<\/em> in the theaters? We don\u2019t think so. While that film spent 1 hour and 54 minutes putting down men, the smart ones journeyed to the vibrant Atlantic City Boardwalk to watch hard-punching contenders and up-and-coming boxers provide thrills.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>There is something magical that greets fight fans walking down the famed Boardwalk in Atlantic City on their way to a fight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike going to Madison Square or some other urban venue, the incoming crowd making their way to Boardwalk Hall passes past the Atlantic Ocean as the waves crash against the shore and the aroma of salt water permeates through the night&#8217;s air, beckoning the crowd like a <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>talisman<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> of the wonderful and exciting things to come.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong> And come they did.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By the time they entered the historic Boardwalk Hall, the enthusiasm and eagerness of the fans got one&#8217;s blood pumping and this feeling was surely not lost on the fighters they come to see.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is great about Rising Star Promotions, is that they are expert matchmakers. No one wants to view a boring chess match, but instead they want to see prizefighters fighting their hearts out and giving their all. That is what happened on a hot, muggy night in Atlantic City this past Saturday on July 22. All six bouts on the card were rip-roaring fun.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23660\" style=\"width: 997px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23660\" class=\" wp-image-23660\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-throws-a-left-jab-at-Janaisa-Morandin-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sharahya Taina-Moreu -R- throws a left jab at Janaisa Morandin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first bout of the evening featured former Female Amateur Champion Sharahya \u201cPueblo Rican\u201d Taina-Moreu (1-0) making her pro debut against Janaisa Morandin (0-2), of Florianopolis, Brazil.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Right from the start, Taina-Moreu, of Albuquerque, NM, came out stabbing Morandin, 139, with jabs to the face, while Sharahya moved gracefully around the ring as her opponent tried in vain to counter with right hands.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Round Two saw Taina-Moreu, 137, directing her gaze to Morandin\u2019s body with hammering left hooks. Near the end of the session, Sharahya attacked with both fists and stunned Morandin with an overhand right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23659\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23659\" class=\" wp-image-23659\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"965\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sharahya-Taina-Moreu-R-connects-with-a-left-on-the-chin-of-Janaisa-Morandin-L--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sharahya Taina-Moreu -R- connects with a left on the chin of Janaisa Morandin -L-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Continuing with her assault, Sharahya suddenly dropped Morandin with a right the head. Luckily for the Brazilian the round ended just as she got to her feet.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fourth and final frame saw Taina-Moreu try her best for a knockout, but the gutsy Morandin would not have any of that and began to trade leather with her rival. Sharahya welcomed the exchanges and the two battled until the bell signaling the conclusion of the bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The score was unanimous at 40-35 for Taina-Moreu.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI am so happy to get this first bout out of the way. It was really cool fighting here in Atlantic City,\u201d said Taina-Moreu.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The second bout of the evening featured another fighter making his pro debut when \u201cDangerous\u201d Daniel Gonzalez KO\u2019d Michael \u201cThe Ninja\u201d Ruiz in the second round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gonzalez, of Iselin, NJ, and Ruiz, of Lacey, NJ, came out swinging at the bell. Both were looking for their first pro victory and they slugged away going punch for punch. Midway through the opening frame, Gonzalez, 134, was finding his range with right uppercuts that began to score with some efficiency.\u00a0 Ruiz, 134 \u00bd, took the shots well and battled back with rights and left hooks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23657\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-L-slams-Michael-Ruiz-R-with-a-right-hand-e1690557345550.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23657\" class=\"wp-image-23657 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-L-slams-Michael-Ruiz-R-with-a-right-hand-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"704\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Daniel Gonzalez -L- slams Michael Ruiz -R- with a right hand.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The action continued in the second round as the two stayed in close and punched away. Gonzalez then fired a <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>terrific<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b> right hand that sent Ruiz down to the canvas. Michael bravely was able to get up, but the moment the referee let the fight continue Gonzalez gave his rugged opponent little room to breathe as Ruuiz was soon covered in a blanket of leather. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Within moments, Gonzalez unleashed a vicious left hook that smashed into Ruiz&#8217;s jaw that sent him down for the count. The end came at 3:00 of Round Two.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI tried too hard in the first round and my corner told me to settle down and pick my shots. That is where I started running those big shots,\u201d said Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO). \u201cIt was great getting this win out of the way, especially at such a famous arena like Boardwalk Hall. I had a lot of supporters on hand to watch me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23656\" style=\"width: 1036px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\" wp-image-23656\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Daniel-Gonzalez-drops-Michael-Ruiz-for-the-first-time-in-Round-2.jpg 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Daniel Gonzalez drops Michael Ruiz for the first time in Round 2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ruiz fell to 0-2 with the loss.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The knockouts continued in the third bout of the card when Nadim Salloum (11-1, 5 KO\u2019s) finished off Antonio Ocles (12-13, 3 KO\u2019s) in the second round of a scheduled six-rounder.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Salloum, of Lebanon, but now residing in Brooklyn, NY, is a good boxer with some pop in his punch. Against Ocles, of Quito, Ecuador, Nadim was able to stab his crouching opponent with jabs and stood him up with jolting uppercuts. Ocles, 171, also remained aggressive and heartily swapped blows with Salloum, 168. It was a spirited session that the fans enjoyed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23652\" style=\"width: 1121px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23652\" class=\" wp-image-23652\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L-.jpg 717w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L--300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L--128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L--32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-R-fires-a-right-hand-at-Antonio-Ocles-L--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nadim Salloum -R- fires a right hand at Antonio Ocles -L-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Nadim upped the ante in Round Two and overwhelmed Ocles with jolting left hooks and overhand rights. Antonio was too busy trying to block and avoid shots, neither which he was successful at, to launch an assault on his own. When the frame was drawing its conclusion, Salloum nailed his adversary with a spearing left and a crackling right to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Although the bell sounded to give Ocles a respite, his corner had seen enough and would not allow him to come out for the third round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the win, Salloum improved to 11-1 (5 KO\u2019s), while Ocles tumbled to 12-13 (3 KO\u2019s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Main Event of the night featured Thomas \u201cCornflake\u201d LaManna continued his quest for another shot at the middleweight championship. On May 1, 2021, LaManna was TKO\u2019d by Erislandy Lara for the vacant WBA title, and since then he has won six fights in a row. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In his third-round demolition of the gutsy Juan Manuel \u201cEl Principito\u201d Witt, the Millville, NJ native may have given his best career performance to date.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Going into the bout, Witt at 33-1-2 (25 KO\u2019s) looked to be a formidable opponent for LaManna, who was obviously the crowd favorite. At the bell, \u201cCornflake\u201d confidently came out and repeatedly speared his rival with jabs to the face. Witt, of Campana, Argentina, kept trying to move out of way, but LaManna, 160, never gave him a chance to get set as he whacked the Argentine fighter with overhand rights and jarring left hooks.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23651\" style=\"width: 1048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23651\" class=\" wp-image-23651\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1038\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R--1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nadim-Salloum-L-advances-forward-at-Antonio-Ocles-R-.jpg 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Nadim Salloum -L-advances forward at Antonio Ocles -R-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The battering continued into Round Two as Witt, 36, was quickly becoming a South American punching bag. Seeing this, LaManna unloaded every weapon of his arsenal as he blasted away with both fists on his foe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>At the bell for the third session, LaManna, 31, stormed out and pummeled away at the brave Witt. Seeing that he was hurting his adversary, LaManna threw an overhand right that exploded on the head of Witt, 158 \u00bd, and sent him crashing to the canvas. As referee Ricardo Vera counted, Witt managed to get to his feet. As he dizzily looked forward, another overhand right soon found its mark and exploded on his head, sending him down for the second time. Once again Juan Manuel showed true grit as he <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>heroically<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b> rose off the floor. Although he was outmanned and outgunned, the Argentinian had packed a suitcase full of guts and bravely waded forward to confront his baby-faced executioner.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">LaManna wasted little time and fired buck shots of leather until his overhand right soared forward and bashed into Witt\u2019s skull, dropping him for the third time!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23666\" style=\"width: 1005px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23666\" class=\" wp-image-23666\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"995\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-eyes-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Thomas LaManna -R- eyes Juan Manuel Witt -L-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As Witt was trying to see through an ocean fog in his head, referee Vera had seen enough and ended the beating at 2:47 of the third round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt feels great to put on such a performance,\u201d said LaManna (36-5-1, 15 KO\u2019s). \u201cI\u2019m ready for anybody. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s anybody better than me. There\u2019s nothing that can stop me. Witt was very durable and awkward, and I expected him to come forward like a tough Argentinian, but I think my size overpowered him and I took control from the gate.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the win, LaManna captured the WBA Fedelatin Middleweight Championship.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">LaManna is a colorful fighter with a lot of charisma.\u00a0 Ranked at #4 by the WBA, he may not have to look too long to get another shot at Lara\u2019s crown. It would sure be a big fight for Atlantic City. Lara has not fought since May of 2022, so he just may be up for a rematch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fifth fight of the evening was a \u201cSpecial Attraction\u201d 6-round bout featuring hometown fighter Justin \u201cTime\u201d Figueroa taking on Jeff \u201cRelentless\u201d Lentz, of the neighboring town of Egg Harbor Township. Figueroa is a lifeguard on Atlantic City Beach, and goes into every contest gunning for a knockout, which makes him a crowd-pleaser.\u00a0 Wearing playing card-designed trunks, Justin came out attacking with his usual intent to draw down the curtain early with his big right hands, although Lentz scored well with counter shots.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23654\" style=\"width: 1093px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23654\" class=\" wp-image-23654\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1083\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thomas-LaManna-R-pummels-Juan-Manuel-Witt-L-.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Thomas LaManna -R- pummels Juan Manuel Witt -L-. (1)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the second and third rounds, Figueroa, 153, was effective with his popping jab and right-hand smashes. He also appeared to have embraced his opponent\u2019s \u201cRelentless\u201d nickname<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> for he\u00a0never stopped punching away.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After taking three rounds of a leather pounding, Lentz, 155, began to get more aggressive and engaged Figueroa in spirited exchanges as the audience cheered on the action in Round 4.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By the fifth round, the chants of \u201cJustin-Time!\u201d \u00a0floated in the arena compelling Figueroa to shift into fifth gear. Though he saved people in real life as a lifeguard, he was far from saving Lentz as he began punishing him with both fists flailing. To his credit, the gallant Lentz just kept coming forward and soon turned the bout into an action-packed fight, which Figueroa was more than happy to engage in as he continued to bounce his fists off the noggin of his Egg Harbor foe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23646\" style=\"width: 1195px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23646\" class=\" wp-image-23646\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1185\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-trades-blows-with-Jeff-Lentz-L--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Justin Figueroa -R- trades blows with Jeff Lentz -L-<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the sixth and final frame, the two boxers made a tremendous effort as they both exchanged punches in a thrilling slugfest. Nevertheless, Figueroa never stopped trying for a knockout with his constant right-hand bombs. At the end, the crowd gave them a tremendous ovation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The judges scored the fight for Figueroa by tallies of 59-55 (twice) and 58-56. <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> had Figueroa winning at 59-57.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Although he lost, Lentz (5-2, 1 KO) gave a good account of himself and should be a welcome guest back at the Boardwalk Hall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cGoing six rounds with a worthy opponent was phenomenal,\u201d said Figueroa (6-0, 5 KO\u2019s). \u201cThe crowd was awesome, and it was good to get the six rounds. I knew Lentz was a worthy opponent. I am happy I got the win. Every fight is like a show, a holiday, and I feel like I\u2019m a pay-per-view fighter. It is great fighting in front of all my people.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23648\" style=\"width: 1168px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23648\" class=\" wp-image-23648\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Justin-Figueroa-R-scores-with-a-jab-to-the-jaw-of-Jeff-Lentz-L-.-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000;\">Justin Figueroa -R- scores with a jab to the jaw of Jeff Lentz -L-. (1)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The final bout on the card was another \u201cSpecial Attraction\u201d that featured Albanian heavyweight KO artist Kristian Prenga, who now resides in Edgewater, NJ. His victim tonight was Santander Sligado, of Arboletes, Colombia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prenga is a thrilling fighter that just goes for the KO right at the start. Against Sligado, 236 \u00bd, Prenga went after him swinging for the fences as the bell rang for the opening session. As the Albainian flags waved in the crowd, Prenga, 261, was waving his fists with deadly intentions at his opponent. Then seemingly out of nowhere, Prenga exploded with a right-hand that landed square on Sligado\u2019s chin and dropped him to the canvas on the seat of his trunks like a sack of rice. Barely stirring, the Colombian fighter was counted out at 1:22 of Round 1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sligado fell to 32-16 (26 KO\u2019s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23644\" style=\"width: 1065px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23644\" class=\" wp-image-23644\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1055\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-looks-for-an-opening-against-Santander-Sligado-R--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1055px) 100vw, 1055px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Kristian Prenga -L- looks for an opening against Santander Sligado -R-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It was another devastating performance by Prenga, who improved to 14-1 (14 KO\u2019s) and looks to be a rising star in the heavyweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI wanted to do more tonight,\u201d remarked Prenga afterwards. \u201cI wanted to put on a better show for everybody. But sorry, I can\u2019t control my right hand, it\u2019s really strong.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23642\" style=\"width: 1025px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23642\" class=\" wp-image-23642\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1015\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kristian-Prenga-L-gets-ready-to-fire-on-Santander-Sligado-R--1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Kristian Prenga -L- gets ready to fire on Santander Sligado -R-.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There was no one complaining on wanting to see \u201ca better show\u201d with such a terrific conclusion.\u00a0 The heavyweights can never go wrong with knockout performers like Prenga.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All in all, it was another fun night of boxing at the Atlantic City Boardwalk.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">_________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SUPERMAN <\/span>BOXING\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">CONNECTION<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: arial black,sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/12\/78\/usabnweb9\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10654 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/USABNWEB9-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23358\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-1021x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1161\" height=\"1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-1021x1024.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-PROGRAM-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cThe Man of Steel\u201d swoops into Metropolis for the 45<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Superman Celebration <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><em>\u201cSuperman &amp; Lois\u201d star Tyler Hoechlin leads the group of visiting celebrity visitors<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><em>The USA Boxing News\u2019 Superman Jeopardy proves to be a fan-favorite event at the Celebration<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by John and Alex Rinaldi <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Photographs by Janine Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>&#8220;The spirit of Superman is great to have around.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><em> \u2013 <\/em><em>Brandon Routh <\/em>(who played Superman in 2006\u2019s <em>Superman Returns<\/em> film)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>METROPOLIS, IL<\/em><\/strong><strong>. Since Ray Middleton adorned the costume on July 3, 1939, on \u201cSuperman Day\u201d at the New York\u2019s World\u2019s Fair, there have been only a handful of men portraying \u201cThe Last Son of Krypton\u201d on Earth.\u00a0 Luckily, the latest cape-holder, Tyler Hoechlin, star of the huge hit on CW\u2019s <em>Superman &amp; Lois <\/em>television show arrived at the recent Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois to the delight of \u201cThe Man of Tomorrow\u201d fans who ventured around the globe to attend.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23373\" style=\"width: 955px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23373\" class=\"wp-image-23373\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1877-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Superman and Lois<\/em> star Tyler Hoechlin being interviewed in Metropolis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hoechlin displayed a humble Clark Kent-type personality during the various Meet and Greets with the fans, and in his Question-and-Answer session on Saturday. Tyler also revealed what an honor it was to portray the legendary superhero during his Q&amp;A session hosted by John Gleckler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23577\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1028\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2aaaf0101d8fc8cb5e6cbe17f898d60e9519ee37e839cf91542794fb33b98564-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Beforehand, Tyler posed in the town square in front of the imposing and colorful 15 ft. Superman. It was surely a great catch for the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce to obtain an actor who is currently portraying Superman.\u00a0 There were actors who played the character in the past, but this was the first time that an active Superman was on hand for the festivities. In fact, a few days later, <em>Superman &amp; Lois <\/em>was renewed for a fourth season on the CW.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>2023 was a special year for Superman. It marked the 85<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of his first appearance in comic books, it was the 45<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the classic film, <em>Superman \u2013 The Movie<\/em>, along with Metropolis\u2019 Annual Superman Celebration. It was also the 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the construction of the Superman statue. Those are wonderful Super milestones to achieve.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides Tyler Hoechlin, other celebrities on hand featured Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines, who portrayed Brainiac-5 and Dreamer, respectively, on the <em>Supergirl<\/em> TV show, that premiered on CBS in 2015 and ended its run in 2021 on the CW for a total of 126 episodes. The final guest on hand was Sam T. Jones who performed the title role in the hit 1980 film <em>Flash Gordon<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On Friday, Jones had a Question-and-Answer session hosted by Chris Brockow.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23573\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23573\" class=\" wp-image-23573\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHRIS-AND-SAM-T.-JONES-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sam &#8220;Flash Gordon&#8221; Jones being interviewed by Chris Brockov.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>A great story happened involving two of the celebrities at the Celebration. One of the <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> helpers Kristen has a sister who is disabled. After Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines finished with their Meet and Greets, Kristin approached the two for a big favor \u2013 if they could give her sister a quick call. In most cases you can predict what the answer would be, namely a &#8220;no&#8221;, but then you would not be at the Superman Celebration. Well, Kristin made the call to her sister and Jesse got on the phone first and had a nice conversation in his funny Brainiac-5 persona. Then the phone was handed to Nicole who spoke in the voice of her familiar Dreamer character. It sure was a wonderful gesture by the two <em>Supergirl<\/em> celebrities, and a phone call that Kristin\u2019s sister would never forget.\u00a0 That is the kind of goodwill that is constantly taking place during the Superman Celebration. It is a place where pockets of this kind of magic often happens.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23578\" style=\"width: 963px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23578\" class=\"wp-image-23578\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"953\" height=\"1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/j3EPa8BaUsD5MBtwAvsRTKWsUkx.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The poster of Flash Gordon &#8211; the Movie.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Nicole and Jessie held a lively Q&amp;A session hosted by Ray Martinez and Sondra Ruth before a packed tent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>One can never do enough to beautify a town and make it better. Two such individuals are Morgan and Adam Siebert, who own the fabulous Super Museum that is right across the street from the imposing Superman statue. The museum is the must-see destination spot.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Inside the museum are near priceless items of artifacts from the Superman serials of the 1940s, TV shows such as <em>The Adventures of Superman<\/em>, <em>Lois &amp; Clark<\/em>, <em>Superboy<\/em> and <em>Smallville<\/em>, along with Superman films from the Christopher Reeve era up until the present day.\u00a0 One can spend hours perusing in the edifice. There are also memorabilia dating from the 1930s onwards. From toys, cereal premiums, original costumes, lunchboxes, records, action figures, movie posters, and nearly everything else one can imagine are on display. It is worth the trip to Metropolis just to see the museum<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> (<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/supermuseum.com\"><strong>https:\/\/supermuseum.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">)<\/span>. Founded by Morgan\u2019s father Jim Hambrick, the museum is beyond super!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Morgan Seibert is not only the person owning and running the Super Museum with her husband\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Adam but<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> is also a very talented artist. On a wall in the town, she painted a <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\">Greeting from Metropolis<\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> mural highlighting the town and Superman. On Friday of the Celebration, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Morgan, Adam, and Jim. It is just another stop to make along the way in Metropolis for a great photo op.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Other photo ops are the large Superman sign that greets fans when they enter Metropolis and the Lois Lane statue, in honor of the legendary\u00a0<em>Adventures of Superman<\/em>\u00a0star Noel Neill, who portrayed Lois Lane\u00a0in\u00a0the classic series from\u00a01953-1958, along with playing Lois in the 1948\u00a0<em>Superman<\/em>\u00a0serial and the 1950\u00a0<em>Atom Man vs. Superman<\/em>\u00a0serial. The statue is another spot to catch in Metropolis.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23571\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"888\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster.jpg 599w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-Wrestling-Poster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On Friday and Saturday night, fans were treated to an amazing live wrestling by the Tennessee Championship Wrestling group, which is promoted by K.C. Gold. The matches featured \u201cMr. Marvelous\u201d Mike Mayo, Isiah Cone, Candi Jewel, and Jennifer Justice. The highlight were the two matches with long-time Superman Celebration performers Justin \u201cThe Broken Arrow Bad Boy\u201d Lee and Ray \u201cTriple X\u201d Martinez. There was a lot of fun and laughs watching these two characters tangle in the ring. More importantly, <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>it<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> was a free event and the fans on hand were provided with a great time. It is another yearly event that makes the Superman Celebration so special to attend.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The Superman Celebration is a result of a lot of hard work of many volunteers, along with the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. Two special people who have worked on the Celebration for over a quarter of a century include the dynamic duo sisters Karla Ogle and Lisa Gower. The tireless work of all the volunteers is what makes the Celebration so unique. A super \u201cThank You\u201d is given to all those dedicated volunteers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Another popular event was the 13<sup>th<\/sup> Annual <em>Superman Supersite Meet &amp; Greet <\/em>at Fat Edd\u2019s Roadhouse. Hosted by the site\u2019s owner Neil Cole, it is an event that gives a boatload of Superman-related prizes by raffle tickets and is well worth attending. You can have a nice lunch while waiting for your ticket number to be called for prizes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23572\" style=\"width: 993px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23572\" class=\" wp-image-23572\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"983\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-7-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Superman Jeopardy during Game #1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Chris and Helen Brockow were on hand again hosting their <em>Stump the Superman Expert<\/em> game. Chris became a \u201cSuperman Expert\u201d from winning the <em>Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em> a few straight years in the past. This year, Chris made a comeback in winning Saturday\u2019s <em>Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em>. In their game, Helen and Chris had the audience members trying to stump each other to win prizes. The winner of this year\u2019s game was Jack Canterbury.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23532\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23532\" class=\"wp-image-23532 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1441-scaled-e1688747524872.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Janine, John, and Alex Rinaldi at the new Metropolis Super City display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Karla Ogle and Lisa Gower hosted <em>The Superman Eating Contest<\/em>, which featured participants trying to eat a chocolate cheesecake smothered by a heaping pile of whipped cream and M&amp;M candy. It <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>is always quite hilarious watching people stuffing their faces without using their hands as their faces are buried in their plates like rabid bears to honey! After a messy couple of minutes, Ray Martinez took 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Place, and John Rinaldi grabbed the\u00a02<sup>nd\u00a0<\/sup>Place honors. There always historically seems to be a member of the Rinaldi Family in the game, and it usually ends up being John!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23575\" style=\"width: 1075px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23575\" class=\" wp-image-23575\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1065\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Alex and John at Hidden Gems<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Another presentation was <em>Celebration 30 Years \u2013 The Super Museum<\/em>, hosted by Zach Curtis, with Morgan Siebert, Adam Siebert and Jim Hambrick. It was a very fascinating show that gave the audience the inside information of how Jim Hambrick became the biggest Superman collector of all-time and how he took his items and established the remarkable Super Museum. Recently renovated, the museum is not only great, but its gift shop is simply a site to behold.\u00a0 It is almost a museum in and of itself!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23454\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23454\" class=\"wp-image-23454 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1010\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1911-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Super Museum lecture was hosted by Zach Curtis, with Morgan Siebert, Adam Siebert and Jim Hambrick.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>There were so many numerous other events worth attending and plenty of shows for the kids and adults, including, <\/strong><strong>an <em>Artist Alley &amp; Writers Way<\/em> featuring current comic book artists selling their artwork and doing personal artwork for the fans, and comic book writers, a <em>Super Dog Contest<\/em>, a <em>Heroes &amp; Villains Costume Contest<\/em>, a <em>Kids Superhero Contest<\/em>, a <em>Super Car Show<\/em>, a <em>Supergirl &amp; Superboy Pageant<\/em>, a <em>Superhero Training Academy<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>Wonder Woman &amp; Green Arrow Archery Shoot<\/em>, <em>Teen Titan\u2019s Bingo<\/em>, a <em>Fireworks Spectacular<\/em>, <em>Cheralyn &amp; Julia Electric Violin Powerhouse Duo<\/em>, Authors Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski discussing their book THE AMERICAN WAY, <em>Super Space Engineering<\/em> with NASA engineer Nick Mastramico, and Author Edward Gross promoting his book VOICES FROM KRYPTON.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23558\" style=\"width: 892px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23558\" class=\"wp-image-23558\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Superman Tyler Hoechlin (C) stands between Supergirl actors Nicole Maines (Nia Nal, Dreamer) (L)and Jesse\u00a0Rath\u00a0(Braniac 5, Querl Dox) (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>A major highlight of the Superman Celebration Weekend features those that visit dressed up like their favorite superhero or super villain.\u00a0 The costumed characters seen at Six Flags, Disney or Universal Parks must take a backseat to those on hand at the Celebration, where they populate the main street posing for photos with anyone who asks. It is a very remarkable experience. This year even saw a someone dressed as <em>The Green Hornet<\/em> and one costumed as the <em>Planet of the Apes<\/em> gorilla!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">While in most places people get ripped off and taken advantage of &#8211; but not in <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Metropolis<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">.<\/span> Here there were street vendors selling some fascinating items and food trucks with their flavorful delicacies &#8211; all at reasonable prices.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike in Disney World and at other well-known amusement parks where people literally park their wallets at the door, Metropolis is actually very fan and family friendly.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Other Superman and superhero items can be purchased in the various shops in town, including the Chamber of Commerce and the Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles store. Hidden Gems (owned by Morgan and Adam Siebert), and the Chamber of Commerce are also like mini museums.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23395\" style=\"width: 915px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23395\" class=\"wp-image-23395\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"905\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4908-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxing Hall of Famers John Rinaldi (L) and Alex Rinaldi (C) and reigning Superman Jeopardy Champion Daniel Layne (R) at the Superman Jeopardy display in the Super Museum in Metropolis, IL.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The character of Superman and the Superman Celebration have had a major boxing connection since George Reeves,<\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> who portrayed \u201cThe Man of Steel\u201d in 104 episodes that aired from September 19, 1952, to April 28, <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>1958,<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> and whose costumes and film-used items are on display in the Super Museum, was an amateur boxing champion and one of boxing&#8217;s rising stars in the 1930s. He gave up his boxing career to enter acting, which later worked in his favor since he turned into not only a legendary Superman on the small screen on a ground-breaking show that is still in reruns today around the planet, but also into a timeless cultural icon.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>At the time of his tragic murder in 1959, Reeves was preparing to participate in an exhibition tour with the then reigning light heavyweight boxing king Archie Moore across the country. George was also ready to begin a new season of <em>The Adventures of Superman<\/em> in the fall of 1959, where he would be filming an additional 26 episodes, along with directing a good share of the new shows.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Another Superman-Boxing connection is Jack O\u2019Halloran who portrayed the famed and <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>unforgettable<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Kryptonian villain Non, in <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\">Superman \u2013 The Movie<\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\">Superman II<\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, and <\/b><em style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\">Superman II &#8211; The Richard Donner Cut<\/em><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">. O\u2019Halloran was a leading heavyweight contender in the 1970s when the heavyweights were experiencing a classic era of super talent. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Superman also \u201cfought\u201d Muhammad Ali in the popular 1978 comic, <em>Superman vs. Muhammad Ali<\/em> that featured \u201cThe Man of Steel\u201d joining forces with \u201cThe Greatest\u201d to save Earth from invading aliens. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In the Super Museum there is also an edition of <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> newspaper in <em>The Adventures of Superman<\/em> Daily Planet prop room.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>So next year, if you want a wonderful adventure to go on, just take flight to Metropolis, IL. On June 7-9, 2024. Up, Up and Away for an amazing weekend!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">SUPERMAN JEOPARDY<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23582 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-1024x910.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1046\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-1024x910.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-128x114.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BACK-TO-METROPOLIS-SUPERMAN-JEOPARDY-BANNER-e1689005587587.jpg 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1046px) 100vw, 1046px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Super<\/em><\/span> Game for fans of the world\u2019s greatest superhero!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23503\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-1024x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1146\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-1536x674.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-2048x898.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-128x56.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-32x14.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2035-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1146px) 100vw, 1146px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">2023 is a BIG year for The Man of Steel.\u00a0 It marks Superman\u2019s 85<sup>th<\/sup> Birthday along with the 45th Anniversary of the Superman Celebration\u2019s in Metropolis, Illinois.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It was indeed 85 years after the birth of <b><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi9m-i85Oj_AhVGMlkFHSyUB2YQmpgGegQIJxAD\"><span class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"Action Comics\">Action Comics<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0#1<\/b> (cover dated June 1938) featuring the first appearance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster&#8217;s famed creation of Superman. The comic book sold for 10 cents and had a print run of <b>200,000 copies<\/b>, all of which immediately sold out on the newsstands.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23448\" style=\"width: 1043px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23448\" class=\"wp-image-23448\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-994x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1033\" height=\"1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-994x1024.jpg 994w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-768x791.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-1492x1536.jpg 1492w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-124x128.jpg 124w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3203-2-rotated-e1687877550318.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"> John, Janine, and Alex Rinaldi. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Not surprisingly, all these years later Superman is still very much alive and kicking and continues to remain a cultural icon and huge part in the entertainment and visual psyche both in America as well as in all the other countries overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23416\" style=\"width: 1057px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-image-23416\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1047\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-1536x745.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-2048x994.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-128x62.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-32x16.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4951-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Co-Host John Rinaldi challenging the contestants of Game #2 with tough Superman Jeopardy questions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Besides these anniversaries, this year also ushered in the 22nd straight year of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>The USA Boxing News&#8217; Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em><\/span>. As in the previous 21 years, The Superman Jeopardy Game has once again been honored to be a part of the festivities during the Superman Celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Thanks to the assistance and promotion of the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce along with the help and faith of Jim Hambrick and the Super Museum, for the last nearly quarter of a century <em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News Superman Jeopardy Game<\/span> <\/strong><\/em>has become the top go-to game to test one&#8217;s knowledge of \u201cThe Last Son of Krypton\u201d with other fans of the legendary superhero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The huge fan-favorite event during the Celebration,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>The Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em><\/span>\u00a0was sponsored by\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>and hosted by\u00a0Boxing\u00a0Hall of Famers John and Alex Rinaldi\u00a0(Editors of The USA Boxing News), along with\u00a0former Superman Jeopardy Champion\u00a0Eric Dietrick and\u00a0Award-Winning Boxing Writer\u00a0Janine Rinaldi.\u00a0Three shows were presented on each day of the\u00a0Celebration, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before packed houses. It was the go-to game to test your knowledge of \u201cThe Last Son of Krypton\u201d with other fans of the legendary\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>superhero.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23433\" style=\"width: 994px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23433\" class=\" wp-image-23433\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-1536x814.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-128x68.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2020-1.jpg 2015w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Superman Jeopardy in full swing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fans and game contestant hopefuls annually flock to\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>The USA Boxing News Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>from countries as far off as Australia and\u00a0England to nearly of all of America\u2019s states bordering from sea to shining sea ranging from California to New York, to all the states in between such as Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, Montana, Texas, Michigan, New Mexico, Tennessee, Maine, and Boston, to name just a small few.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Besides the game itself,<em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Superman Jeopardy<\/span><\/strong><\/em> is also known for the wonderful, galactically astonishing prizes that are given out at each and every game both to the contestants as well as to the audience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>In its third decade, the Editors of the world renown publication\u00a0<em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The USA Boxing News<\/span>\u00a0<\/em>(John and Alex Rinaldi), along with their children Janine, Alexander, Ron John, Juliann, and Joseph Rinaldi, have entertained the visitors at The Annual Superman Celebration with the amazing\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em>\u00a0<em>Game<\/em><\/span>\u00a0that is a fun-filled event for fans of ALL ages.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23412\" style=\"width: 909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23412\" class=\"wp-image-23412\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4961.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Former multi-winning Superman Jeopardy King Matthew Vincenty, of Boston, MA, answers a challenging question during a Superman Jeopardy Game. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Each game had different categories and questions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Based on the long-running TV game, <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> has a Kryptonian twist where ALL categories are Superman related. <em>SUPERMAN &amp; LOIS, SMALLVILLE, SUPERMAN ON TELEVISION, SUPERMAN I, II, III, AND IV, 21ST CENTURY SUPERMAN MOVIES, SUPERGIRL, SUPERMAN AND BEYOND, MAN OF STEEL, BATMAN v SUPERMAN, AND SUPERMAN POTPOURRI<\/em> round out the various categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23453\" style=\"width: 1041px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23453\" class=\"wp-image-23453\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1031\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_1456-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The USA Boxing News Superman Jeopardy game #1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As a result, the contestants and fans on hand do not have to necessarily be a Rhodes Scholar to answer the questions. Instead, they have to be something greater, something even more academically versatile, which is nothing less than a true and knowledgeable expert in all things Superman!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23415\" style=\"width: 1069px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23415\" class=\"wp-image-23415\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1059\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4986.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The USA Boxing News Superman Jeopardy game #2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23449\" style=\"width: 1017px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23449\" class=\"wp-image-23449\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1007\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5010-1-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News Superman Jeopardy game #3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">To make things even more interesting, each of the three games have different game boards, categories and questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23428\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23428\" class=\"wp-image-23428\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"965\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-2048x1396.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4998-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Contestants getting excited during the 3rd Superman Jeopardy Game<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Eight contestants were chosen from the audience by answering Superman questions from the hosts. From there, after each question is asked of the contestants, a question is then sent to the audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23440\" style=\"width: 1008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23440\" class=\"wp-image-23440\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-1024x939.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-1024x939.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-128x117.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-32x29.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2031-1.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Co-Host John Rinaldi during Game #3 of the Superman Jeopardy Game.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0\u201cPrize-holder Janine\u201d then\u00a0gave\u00a0the audience member a\u00a0<em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em>\u00a0prize if they answer a question correctly. From there,\u00a0\u201cSmallville Eric\u201d or\u00a0&#8220;Smallville Joe&#8221; and other assistants\u00a0threw\u00a0out a question regarding the TV series\u00a0<em>SMALLVILLE<\/em>\u00a0to the audience.\u00a0The audience member who answered the question was then rewarded with a mighty prize.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23500\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23500\" class=\" wp-image-23500\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-1024x827.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-1024x827.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-768x621.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-1536x1241.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-2048x1655.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-128x103.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3180-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Co-Host Alex Rinaldi posing a question to the contestants after the audience was unable to answer it correctly.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23385\" style=\"width: 983px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23385\" class=\"wp-image-23385\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"973\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Boxing Hall of Fame hosts Alex Rinaldi (L) and John Rinaldi (R) entertain fans during Friday&#8217;s performance of\u00a0<em>Superman Jeopardy.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Asking the kids in the audience questions\u00a0were\u00a0\u201cKids Quizzler Alexander\u201d and \u201cKids Questionnaire Juliann\u201d both of whom\u00a0awarded\u00a0children\u00a0<em>Super prizes<\/em>\u00a0for their correct answers regarding the world\u2019s favorite Superhero!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23401\" style=\"width: 984px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23401\" class=\"wp-image-23401\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4929.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Co-Host Alex Rinaldi posing questions to the audience in game #2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">So, whether you make the stage, or are part of the audience, <u>EVERYONE<\/u> got a chance to win a <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Superman Jeopardy<\/span><\/em> prize.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23392\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23392\" class=\"wp-image-23392\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-128x79.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-32x20.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3127.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The contestants of Game #2 listening to Co-Host John Rinaldi&#8217;s question to them. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>After the last game of the Celebration was completed, those in the audience who did not win a prize <u>were<\/u>\u00a0awarded a stupendous <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Superman Jeopardy<\/span><\/em> prize.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23386\" style=\"width: 939px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23386\" class=\"wp-image-23386\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"929\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3079-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Contestants waving their hand with an answer in the 1st Superman Jeopardy Game.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">All in all, it was a Super Time to celebrate \u201cThe Metropolis Marvel\u201d and win amazing prizes in the process!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23497\" style=\"width: 947px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23497\" class=\"wp-image-23497\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"937\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5006-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Co-Host John Rinaldi addressing the audience.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Returning to the game were 2022 <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> champions Matthew Vincenty and Daniel Layne.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The com<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">petition throughout the 3-day event was fierce and the winners were Scott Duran, of Georgia (on Friday), Chris Brockow, of New Jersey (on Saturday) and Daniel Layne, of Arkansas (on Sunday).\u00a0 Some of the other participants included Matthew Morelli, Adam Thurmond, Brad Bruhn, Jordan Roy, Morgana Breidt, Ray Martinez and Justin Olininghouse. Ray and Justin were also the star wrestlers and always provided additional entertainment to <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> with their humorous antics.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23405\" style=\"width: 947px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23405\" class=\"wp-image-23405\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-1024x924.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"937\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-1024x924.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-768x693.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-128x116.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-32x29.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4938.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Game Warden Janine working on the prizes for the audience.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Next year (2024) will be another big year for <em>Superman Jeopardy<\/em> and if you tell the hosts that you read this story on <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> website (theusaboxingnews.com), they will hand you another prize before the games begin. Every person who attended a game this past year wound up leaving with an incredible Superman Jeopardy prize, whether it was a cooler bag, t-shirt, backpack, color-changing cup, baseball hat, fanny pack, sunglasses and so much more!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23434\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23434\" class=\"wp-image-23434\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_2022-rotated.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Co-Host Alex Rinaldi posing questions to the audience in Game #3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The <em>Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em> is honored with a display in the Super Museum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23383\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23383\" class=\"wp-image-23383\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3021-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxing Hall of Famers Alex (L) and John (R) Rinaldi at the new &#8220;Greetings from Metropolis&#8221; mural designed by Super Museum owner Morgan Siebert.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">During the 2023 Superman Celebration, hundreds of spectators checked out the thrilling Superman Jeopardy Game hosted by the Rinaldi Family and sponsored by The USA Boxing News, and all left the game mighty winners!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23499\" style=\"width: 963px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23499\" class=\"wp-image-23499\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"953\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_5004-1-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Contestant Jordan Roy waves his hand with an answer in the 3rd <em>Superman Jeopardy Game<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As Janine Rinaldi wrote, <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Metropolis, Illinois, the Superman Celebration was near,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">And John and Alex, twin brothers, had a great idea, oh dear!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">They thought, \u201cWhy not host a game, a game of wits and fun, A game of\u00a0Superman Jeopardy, with prizes for everyone!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">So, they prepared the questions, with categories galore, From \u201cKryptonian History\u201d to \u201cVillains and\u00a0<u>More<\/u>.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">So, if you\u2019re ever in Metropolis, with trivia in your brain,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure you check out the\u00a0Superman Jeopardy\u00a0<u>Game<\/u>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23385\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"897\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_3067-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">2023 GREETINGS FROM MET ROPOLIS AND THE SUPER MUSEUM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\"><b>Places of Wonder at the <\/b><b>Superman Celebration<\/b><b> in Metropolis, Illinois<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23559\" style=\"width: 901px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23559\" class=\"wp-image-23559\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-909x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"891\" height=\"1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-909x1024.jpg 909w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-768x865.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-114x128.jpg 114w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-28x32.jpg 28w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Superman Tyler Hoechlin (C) stands between Supergirl actors Nicole Maines (Nia Nal, Dreamer) (L)and Jesse\u00a0Rath\u00a0(Braniac 5, Querl Dox) (R) in front of the Superman statue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23562\" style=\"width: 857px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23562\" class=\"wp-image-23562 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"847\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems.jpg 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/John-and-Alex-at-Hidden-Gems-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Alex and John in front of Hidden Gems.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23560\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"887\" height=\"1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Superman-Celebration-2023-Again-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23561 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917.png 400w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917-32x23.png 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-Shot-at-Superman-Celebration-e1688997522917-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23601\" style=\"width: 823px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23601\" class=\"wp-image-23601 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"1084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John Rinaldi in the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23553\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23553\" class=\"wp-image-23553 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JANINE-WITH-JUSTIN-THE-BROKEN-ARROW-BAD-BOY-LEE-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Janine with Justin \u201cThe Broken Arrow Bad Boy\u201d Lee after he defeated the tough Ray \u201cTriple X\u201d Martinez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23602\" style=\"width: 786px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23602\" class=\"wp-image-23602\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2015-Superman-Celebration-Sign-Group.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John, Juliann, Janine, Joseph, and Alexander Rinaldi &#8211; known as the Rinaldi Kids, in front of the Metropolis billboard.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_23542\" style=\"width: 769px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23542\" class=\"wp-image-23542\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Noel Neill Statue and the Daily Planet exhibit.\" width=\"759\" height=\"1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-40-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Noel Neill Statue and the Daily Planet exhibit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23554\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-18-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23556\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-KRYPTONITE-ROCK-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23557 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-1024x822.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-1024x822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-1536x1234.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-128x103.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-32x26.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-15-scaled-e1689110508112.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23543\" style=\"width: 776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23543\" class=\"wp-image-23543 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-96x128.jpg 96w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-24x32.jpg 24w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SUPERMAN-CELEBRATION-2023-JOHN-AND-ALEX-AND-NOEL-NEILL-LOIS-LANE-STATUE-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">John and Ale &#8211; the Boxing Twins &#8211; in front of the iconic Noel Neill Statue<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23278\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-99x128.jpg 99w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mail-85-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Champions Sports and Entertainment provide Boardwalk fans with a fun-filled fight card at Bally\u2019s Atlantic City<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Dimash \u201cLightning\u201d Niyazov loses Super Lightweight Title to Larry &#8220;Lethal&#8221; Fryers in Main Event<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23284\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1187\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51.jpg 991w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-51-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\">Story by John Rinaldi and Jacob Sites<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\">Photographs by Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">June 17 \u2013 Atlantic City, NJ. On the eve of the summer season on Father\u2019s Day Weekend, Champion Sports and Entertainment along with Fling Boxing gave fans a night of fist-swinging enjoyment at the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk, the same Boardwalk that has been greeting visitors since 1890.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With patrons sunning on the beautiful Jersey Shore at Atlantic City below the Boardwalk, it seemed that one was lost in some sort of time passage intensified by the people swimming, the far-off boats, the planes with their banners tailing behind them, and, of course, the crashing and the rumbling of the ocean waves upon the shore.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23285\" style=\"width: 1186px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23285\" class=\" wp-image-23285\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1176\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-11.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Donovan (R) nailing Morales (L) with a hard right.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>It brought one back to the era when fighters such as Jack Dempsey trained there for his July 2, <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>1921,<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> bout with the Frenchman Georges Carpentier. \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Dempsey arrived in Atlantic City on May 6, 1921, and was housed at the Hotel Alamac. Besides frequent sparring, Dempsey often strolled along the Boardwalk to the delight of the patrons.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">One-Hundred and two years later, the sport of boxing still maintains its historic and colorful connection with Atlantic City.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">At Bally\u2019s Hotel and Casino, while the patrons were looking for a pot of gold on the New Jersey Shore on the busy casino floor, others ventured into the sixth-floor ballroom to an excursion into the world of prizefighting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Just like the waves crashing against the shore, fists would soon be crashing against the skulls and bodies of the night\u2019s participants.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23287\" style=\"width: 1165px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23287\" class=\" wp-image-23287\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1155\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-9.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Donovan (L) land a hard uppercut to Morales&#8217; (R) chin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In a fight-bout card with prices ranging at $65, $95 and $175, it appeared to be a better substitute than losing at the roulette table or emptying your pockets at unforgiving slot machines.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The first bout of the evening featured Edward \u201cWorld Dominator\u201d Donovan venturing all the way from Limerick, Ireland to face Nelson Morales, of Scranton, PA. Morales, 146, was tough, but was outgunned by the scrappy Irishman.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Right from the opening bell, Donovan, 146.5, was quite effective with his jab and he repeatedly poked the left into his opponent\u2019s face and torso with ease. After being hit with a left-right combination, Morales quipped at Donovan, \u201cGo Bitch!\u201d Upon hearing the remark, Donovan chuckled and then jolted his adversary with a crackling right uppercut.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By the second and third rounds, Donovan added double left hooks and right hands to his repertoire. When Morales scored with his own left hooks, he was greeted with three right hands to the jaw in return.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23288\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23288\" class=\" wp-image-23288\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-10.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Donovan (R) attacks Morales (L).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As the ring girl came out between the third and fourth frames, with the song, \u201cEvacuate the Dance Floor\u201d blazing through the ballroom\u2019s speakers, Donovan looked up and smiled. He then came out at the bell and battered Morales with blistering right fists to his head and jaw, apparently looking to evacuate his foe from the ring floor.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23290\" style=\"width: 1206px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23290\" class=\" wp-image-23290\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1196\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-128x88.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-1.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Donovan (L) lands a jarring right to the head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though Donovan continued his domination over the final two frames, he is sort of a spray puncher that scores with solid combinations but lacks any weight behind them. Morales (3-7) was sturdy and bravely attempted to trade on various spots, however, he was simply outgunned time and time again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">At the end of six rounds, Donovan won by identical scores of 60-54 from all three judges.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cThe whole experience was great. I look forward to bigger things and in the future and I hope the fans enjoyed the fight,\u201d said Donovan 7-0-1 (1 KO) afterwards.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The second fight featured a pair of cruiserweight Floridians plying their trade through a six-rounder. Victor Darocha, 179.3, and Leandro DaSilva, 180.5, fought to a bruising 6-round majority draw by scores of 59-55 (Darocha) and 57-57 (twice).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23291\" style=\"width: 1164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23291\" class=\" wp-image-23291\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-17.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Victor Darocha (R) scores with a sharp right to DaSilva&#8217;s (L) head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Darocha started the contest off aggressively by jabbing and throwing overhand right hands. He scored well with two rights to DaSilva\u2019s belly and ended the first round battering his man with both fists against the ropes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The southpaw DaSilva came alive in the second round and briefly dropped Darocha with a crisp right to the head. Victor rose without a count but was soon holding off DeSilva\u2019s barrage of head and body blows. Before the bell, Darocha stunned his rival with a right uppercut to the chin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23292\" style=\"width: 1234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23292\" class=\" wp-image-23292\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1224\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-23-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Both fighters go on the attack.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Over the next two sessions, Darocha (11-6-2, 7 KO\u2019s) loaded up on his overhand right swings that occasionally found their mark on the head of DaSilva (3-7-1). Leandro even managed to counter a few times with his own left-rights, but it did not appear enough to win those frames.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Along with the steady blows he was throwing, Darocha opened a cut along the mouth of DaSilva in the fifth round. Darocha landed most of the punches during the session as DaSilva looked quite winded.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23293\" style=\"width: 1119px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23293\" class=\" wp-image-23293\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-1024x779.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-1024x779.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-128x97.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-21.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Darocha (L) and DaSilva (R) trade right hands.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although both were huffing and puffing in the sixth and final round, they swung away with all they had.\u00a0 The crowd enjoyed the contest, although they felt that Darocha had deserved the nod.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23294\" style=\"width: 1261px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23294\" class=\"wp-image-23294\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1251\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-25.jpg 1071w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1251px) 100vw, 1251px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Darocha (L) and DaSilva (R) go after each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The third fight on the bill proved to be the most exciting and shortest contest of the night as Joey \u201cThe Tank\u201d Dawejko, of Philadelphia, PA, pummeled Dennis Vance in one round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23296\" style=\"width: 1129px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23296\" class=\"wp-image-23296\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1119\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-128x94.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-30.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joey &#8220;The Tank&#8221; Dawejko (R) lands a hard right to Dennis Vance (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The two heavyweights came out swinging bombs. Suddenly, a left hook to the ribs sent Vance, of South Bend, MI, crumbling to the canvas. Wincing in pain, Vance, 277, began to rise. Just as Dennis regained his footing, Dawejko, 266.6, moved in and drilled another left hook to his foe\u2019s soft midsection and floored Vance for the second time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23298\" style=\"width: 1161px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23298\" class=\" wp-image-23298\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1151\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-33.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joey &#8220;The Tank&#8221; Dawejko (L) drops Dennis Vance (R) to the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Again, as he grimaced in pain, Vance rose as his adversary adorned in camouflage trunks advanced forward. Vance bravely opened with both fists, but Dawejko\u2019s gloves may have been as camouflaged as his trunks for Vance failed to see the third left hook missile firing towards his right side. Before he knew it, the left hook slammed so hard into his ribs that his legs gave out under him like a collapsible table.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23299\" style=\"width: 1140px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23299\" class=\" wp-image-23299\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1130\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-31-1.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joey &#8220;The Tank&#8221; Dawejko (R) slams Dennis Vance (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Shaking his head in anguish, the gutsy Vance struggled to his feet to meet his executioner. \u201cThe Tank\u201d did not waste any time in steamrolling his opponent as he exploded a left hook to the jaw that dropped Vance down for the fourth time! That was it for the referee as he halted the blitzkrieg at 2:01 of the opening frame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23300\" style=\"width: 1193px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23300\" class=\" wp-image-23300\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1183\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36.jpg 966w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-36-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The fight comes to and end.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cI targeted the body in the fight,\u201d said Dawejko (25-10-4, 14 KO\u2019s). It was the first time I ever knocked someone down with a body shot. It was just what I threw. Vance was a tough guy who came to fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Next up for Dawejko is a fight on September 15 at the LIVE Casino in Philly. His opponent is currently unknown.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The gutsy Vance dropped to 4-10 (2 KO\u2019s) with the loss.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The fourth battle saw middleweight action as Pierre Hubert Dibombe, of France, stopped Derrick Findley, of Gary, Indiana, in four rounds.\u00a0 Both men came out in fine shape with Dibombe wearing gold trunks with red stripes, while Findley was adorned in black trunks with gold glitter trim. Dibombe opened the contest jabbing away\u00a0<u>with<\/u>\u00a0sharp jabs and left hooks. When Findley slipped briefly to the canvas, the Frenchman clipped him with a right to the head that surprisingly drew no warning\u00a0<u>from<\/u>\u00a0the referee.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23301\" style=\"width: 1163px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23301\" class=\" wp-image-23301\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1153\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-37.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Pierre Hubert Dibombe (L) cracks a right to the jaw of Derrick Findley (R).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In the second round Dibombe drove his rival into the ropes and battered him with both fists. As Findley tried to slip and move away from the onslaught, someone in the audience yelled, \u201cHe\u2019s an Andre Ward from Walmart!\u201d Findley, 169, was hurt with a left hook to the body and attacked with a fusillade of blows that shook him near the end of the session.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23302\" style=\"width: 1172px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23302\" class=\" wp-image-23302\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1162\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-39.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Pierre Hubert Dibombe (R) scores well on the inside.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dibombe is the type of fighter that adds sound effects with every punch he fires.\u00a0 The sounds of \u201cIsh, Ish\u201d can be heard as blows\u00a0<u>whistled<\/u>\u00a0their way to their intended target. Findley must have cringed every time he heard those \u201cIsh, Ish\u201d sounds in his ear as pain would soon\u00a0<u>follow<\/u>\u00a0in the form of rollicking shots.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>At the start of the fourth round, the ring doctor paused the proceedings as he checked Findley\u2019s swollen right eye. The\u00a0<u>audience<\/u>\u00a0then implored the physician, \u201cLet him fight Doc!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Once the bout was continued, Dibombe, 167.1, opened up with a\u00a0<u>blazing<\/u>\u00a0barrage that had Findley wobbling along the ropes. The referee then halted the bout to the displeasure of the crowd. Findley was very upset and gave the referee a hard time for acting so quickly to end matters. In this case, the fight may have been stopped a little prematurely.\u00a0 The end came at 0:31 of Round 4, though the writing was on the wall.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23303\" style=\"width: 1127px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23303\" class=\" wp-image-23303\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1117\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-44-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Pierre Hubert Dibombe, (L) attacks Derrick Findley (R).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI feel good with the win,\u201d said Dibombe with the victory as he remained unbeaten at 22-0-1 (11 KO\u2019s). \u201cI am happy to make my American debut.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Findley tumbled to 35-30-1 (25 KO\u2019s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The main event of the festivities was for the WBB World Super Lightweight Title as champion Dimash \u201cLightning\u201d Niyazov, of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, but now residing in Brooklyn, NY, defended his laurels against transplanted Irishman Larry \u201cLethal\u201d Fryers, who now lives in Yonkers, NY.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23304\" style=\"width: 1247px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23304\" class=\" wp-image-23304\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1237\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-46.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">WBB World Super Lightweight champion Dimash \u201cLightning\u201d Niyazov (L) stabs Irishman Larry \u201cLethal\u201d Fryers (R) with a stiff jab.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Niyazov, 139.8, who has a reputation as a slick boxer, was overwhelmed from the start by the brawling tactics of Fryers, 139.9.\u00a0 At the onset, the Irishman went at the champion and unloaded punches in bunches that sent Niyazov into the ropes. Maneuvering his way out, the champ moved away firing his jab into the face of Fryers.\u00a0 The challenger stormed back and battered Dimash into the corner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">At the bell beginning Round 2, Niyazov came out landing two solid left hooks. Fryers then unleashed a right to the head and scored with a crackling right uppercut to the chin. Larry proceeded to back the champion into the ropes when he seemed to intentionally push Niyazov forward, which immediately sent him flying out of the ring!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23305\" style=\"width: 1130px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23305\" class=\" wp-image-23305\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1120\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-47.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Irishman Larry \u201cLethal\u201d Fryers (R) nails Niyazof (L) with a left hook.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Luckily, Niyazov\u2019s body landed on top of the broadcast table right in front of TV commentator Gerry Cooney. As the former heavyweight challenger looked surprised, Dimash was even more amazed as he struggled to his feet to get back into the ring. The referee appeared to give him a long time to re-enter. Once the action resumed, Fryers, 32, rushed in with the fury of a jealous husband and blasted away with a fusillade of punches.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Coming into the bout, Fryers at 12-6-1 was considered just another easy foe to pad Niyazov\u2019s record.\u00a0 Apparently, Fryers did not receive the memo that he had little chance to win. Dimash apparently found this out the hard way as the scrappy Irishman was in there for a victory- and a belt.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23308\" style=\"width: 1171px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23308\" class=\"wp-image-23308 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1161\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-48.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Fryers (R) lands a left uppercut to the chin through Niyazov&#8217;s (L) defense.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The next two rounds featured Fryers staying inside and firing shots that bounced off the head of Niyazov. There was a lot of clinching and holding coming from both participants, although it was clear that Dimash was being sucked into his rival\u2019s trap and instead of moving, he remained on the ropes and took a pummeling. The champion had his moments, but most of the time he was held and clinched. Out from the distance, because of the Irishman\u2019s intense holding and grappling, someone shrieked, \u201cHe [Fryers] wants to love you \u2013 not fight you!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Although the challenger was holding, he was also the one throwing most of the blows. Niyazov also did clamp down on the arms of the challenger to hold off the assault, so it was a 2-way street of brawling and holding tactics.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In Round 5, Dimash lost his cool from the crowding and clinching style of Fryers and threw the Irishman to the floor, whereby he was deducted a point by the referee. Fryers attacked again and hurt Nuyazov, 34, along the ropes. The champion then stunned Fryers with another hard right hand, which the Irishman retaliated with a savage, two-fisted attack.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Then it happened.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As Nuyazov was being hammered, he somehow fell out of the ring again! Instead of landing on a table, he bounced onto the ballroom floor. It was not clear what exactly happened. The champion looked to be backing his way out of the barrage he was taking. While many, especially Nuyazov\u2019s fans thought that the challenger may have pushed him, it was simply too close to call.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23309\" style=\"width: 1201px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23309\" class=\" wp-image-23309\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1191\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-128x94.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AC-49.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fryers (L) goes after\u00a0 Niyazov&#8217;s (R) on the ropes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It felt like an eternity as Nuyazov slowly got to his feet, but still did not yet enter the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Finally with all the confusion, the bout was halted, with only Fryers in the ring. After the conclusion, Nuyazov climbed back into the roped square, rubbing his left shoulder. He apparently was unable to continue. Whether it was an injury, or an inclination to avoid further punishment, one never knows. Since the bout had already completed four rounds, due to the nature of the ending, it\u00a0<u>went<\/u>\u00a0to the judges\u2019 scorecards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All three officials had Fryers winning at 49-44.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Afterwards promoter Sal Musumeci announced that he plans to rematch the two fighters.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It was a great win for Fryers, who raised his record to 13-6-1 (5 KO\u2019s) and left with the WBB belt.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As for Niyazov, it was a disappointing night as he fell to 14-2-3 (6 KO\u2019s) and looks for another chance at Fryers\u00a0to\u00a0seek his revenge in the near future. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All things considered; it was a great night of boxing as Atlantic City is moving straight ahead to a summer of simmering pugilism.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>ROCKY\u00a0 MARCIANO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Bockton Blockbuster<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/rocky-marciano-his-life-and-times-in-photos-and-video\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23012\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-786x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-786x1024.jpg 786w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-768x1000.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-1180x1536.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-1573x2048.jpg 1573w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-98x128.jpg 98w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Marciano-with-BELT-cropped.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong> THE UNDEFEATED TERROR OF THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">HIS LIFE AND TIMES IN PHOTOS AND VIDEOS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>SCOTTISH BOXING LEGEND AND BOXING HALL OF FAMER KEN BUCHANAN DIES AT 72<\/strong><\/span><code><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21331\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3009-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3009-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3009-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3009-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3009-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">By Alexander R. Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/span><\/code><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The bag pipes sounded in Glasgow the night the great Ken Buchannan passed away. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The The Ken Buchanan Foundation confirmed the Edinburgh native&#8217;s death on Saturday<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3.0\">&#8220;It is with great sadness that we inform you Ken passed away peacefully in his sleep,&#8221; read a statement. &#8220;RIP Ken, always a gentleman and one of the best champions we will ever see.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4.0\">Having turned professional in 1965, Buchanan captured the WBA lightweight world title by dethroning Panama&#8217;s Ismael Laguna in the scorching heat of Puerto Rico in 1970.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22929\" style=\"width: 1242px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22929\" class=\" wp-image-22929\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1232\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/methode_times_prod_web_bin_74b89cc4-d188-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ken Buchanan (L) capturing the WBA Lightweight title from Isamel Laguna (R) in 1970.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5.0\">That same year, the Scot was the American Boxing Writers&#8217; Association&#8217;s Fighter of the Year, ahead of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7.0\">The next year, Buchanan defeated Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles in 1971 to take the WBC crown and become Scotland&#8217;s first undisputed world champion, a feat only matched 50 years later by Josh Taylor.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Paying tribute to his hero, Taylor wrote on Twitter: &#8220;I\u2019m saddened to hear the news of the passing of my hero &amp; Scotland\u2019s greatest ever champ, whom I take such inspiration from.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;RIP Ken Buchanan.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8.0\">Buchanan, who topped the bill six times at New York&#8217;s famous Madison Square Garden arena, won his first 33 professional fights and retired in 1982 with a 61-8 record, including 27 wins by knockout.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9.0\"><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">We had the honor of interviewing him when Buchanan <\/span><\/code>was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000, and a statue of the great former lightweight king was unveiled in Leith in his home city of Edinburgh last year to honor Ken&#8217;s storied boxing career.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10.0\">He had been living in an Edinburgh care home prior to his death, with his son.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Luckily for him, Buchanan was alive to see a statue constructed and unveiled in his honor.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-reactid=\".1p8448xcyau.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><\/code><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">One of the greatest ways and gestures to maintain and gain a grip on immortality is to have a statue dedicated in one\u2019s honor. In the case of the legendary Scottish fighter Ken Buchanan, who was already considered the greatest Scottish boxer of all-time, and also had the distinction of being one of the best lightweight champions ever to lace on a pair of gloves, the erecting of a statute totally cements his place in Scottish lore and legend.<\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;\">It has been written and said that as a poor lad from Northfield, Edinburgh, Buchanan was surprisingly introduced to boxing from his auntie Agnes from Musselburgh, who bought him a pair of boxing gloves when he was only 8 years old.\u00a0Even\u00a0his dearest aunt would never have or dreamed that her\u00a0dearest Ken would later go on to become an Undisputed World Lightweight\u00a0Champion\u00a0and a Boxing Legend.<\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21332\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21332\" class=\" wp-image-21332\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images.jpg 194w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ken Buchanan with his belts in his prime.<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Though Scotland is known famously for being the birthplace of golf, as evidenced by the fame of the St. Andrews Golf Course, when Buchanan was fighting he became the biggest athlete in the country, rivalled only later by <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">fellow lightweight<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> fellow lightweight champion Jim Watt (WBC titleholder) and Race Car Legend Jackie Stewart. <\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With his world-wide recognition, Ken joined the ranks as such historical Scots as William Wallace, who was famously known for garnering a major victory against the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297, Mary Queen of Scots, and the iconic actor and original <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">James\u00a0Bond<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Sean Connery.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In a boxing career that spanned three decades from 1965 to 1982, Buchanan captured the British Lightweight Title, the European Union title, and the WBC and WBA Lightweight Titles, thereby making him the undisputed Lightweight Champion of the World.\u00a0As result, it was no surprise that he was eventually inducted into The International Boxing Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Before he even earned a title shot, Buchanan had fought in four continents, eventually fighting in five continents before his pugilistic life came to a close in 1982. He retired with a ring record of 61-8 (27 KO\u2019s), with four of those losses coming in the last four fights of his career.<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">His crowning moment came on September 26, 1970, when he travelled 4075 miles to San Juan Puerto Rico to win the World Lightweight Title from Ismael Laguna. Ken won the title via spilt decision.<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><code><\/code><code><\/code><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; background-color: #f2f4f5;\">As Buchanan would explain, \u201cI didn\u2019t know what to expect, it was 125 degrees when we got off the plane, I always remember my dad saying, \u2018How are you going to fight in this heat son?' I trained really hard, pressured Laguna, stayed on top, and at the times when he wanted a breather, that\u2019s when I went for him. A rematch was never written into the contract because he thought he was going to beat me so he would never have to fight me again.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><code><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21334\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1056\" height=\"1460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-741x1024.jpg 741w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-768x1061.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-1112x1536.jpg 1112w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/H4586-L205743501_original-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/code><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">But they would fight again the next year in New York's Madison Sqaure Garden and this time Buchanan would win a unanimous decision. In that fight, Ken\u00a0 remebered how the fight was almost stopped by the ring doctor, \u201cMy eyes were swelling up so badly the referee had to call the doctor to take a look a few times \u2013 I was winning the fight and had it been stopped the crowd would have been in an uproar, I could hardly see out of one eye and the other was almost shut so my manager cut open the swelling with a razor, this allowed me to see and continue the fight. I went on to win the fight by a bigger margin than the previous<\/span><span style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: normal; font-size: 14pt;\">en<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">cou<\/span><\/span>nter.\"<\/strong><\/span> <\/code><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The use of the razor was popularized many years later in the first\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\"Rocky\" film, but for Buchanan it was for all too real. In<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/code><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">1970, Buchanan was named Fighter of the Year in 1970, beating the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><code><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21333\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029-475x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"1589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029-475x1024.jpg 475w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3029.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/a><\/code><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After Buchanan lost his title to the legendary Roberto Duran in 1972 he continued fighting for another decade beating such great fighters and champions as Carlos Ortiz and Jim Watt.<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fight between Edinburgh\u2019s Ken Buchanan and Glasgow\u2019s Gentleman Jim Watt on January 29, 1973, at the Albany Hotel in Glasgow, is still regarded by many as the best Scottish fight on home soil.\u00a0\u00a0Buchanan captured a 15-round points decision and was awarded the Londsdale Belt as the British lightweight champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">When asked who best boxer of all time was, Buchanan replied, \u201cI don\u2019t single one out, but I\u2019d have to say Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Roberto Duran, Ismael Laguna, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard and off course Muhammad Ali, they were all great fighters.\"\u00a0<\/span><\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21395\" style=\"width: 1187px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OIP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21395\" class=\" wp-image-21395\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OIP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1177\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OIP.jpg 373w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OIP-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OIP-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Buchanan (L) and Duran (R) square off in their hidtoric 1972 championship bout in Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In<\/strong><strong>terestingly enough, Buchanan and his past rival Roberto Duran would later become great friends and later the two would often appear at autograph shows together.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Duran, from Panama, later said beating Buchanan was the greatest night of his career, which included a magical win over Sugar Ray Leonard. But Buchanan was left urinating blood, hospitalized, and never held a world title again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although he may never have regained his championship laurels, he still remained remembered and loved in the hearts and souls of his countrymen.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Philosopher <span class=\"authorOrTitle\">Mehmet Murat ildan once wrote, <\/span>\u201cSometimes we all want to be like a statue: Always calm; always observer; always listening; always fearless and always inspiring!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>By the erection and unveiling of the statue that bears his likeness, the great and legendary Ken Buchanan shall be forever remembered as one of the greatest boxers of all time, as well as one of the sport&#8217;s fistic legends. And just like ildan said, &#8220;always fearless and inspiring.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22881\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-1536x1064.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-2048x1418.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4523-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"P7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Rising Heavyweight Sensation Kristian Prenga KO\u2019s Sam \u201cThe Vanilla Gorilla\u201d Crossed in 3 rounds in Atlantic City to capture vacant NBA\/NABA\/WBA Cont. heavyweight titles in main event in exciting Rising Star Promotions <i>Boardwalk Boxing<\/i> card\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22894 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1273\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6.jpg 988w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1273px) 100vw, 1273px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"P2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;\">Story by John Rinaldi and Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"P2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;\">Photographs by Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\">Atlantic City, NJ<\/em><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>. There is no better setting for a fight promotion than one located on the historic Boardwalk in Atlantic City on a Saturday night. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>On March 25, instead of jostling through filthy streets inhabited with vermin, homelessness, criminals and human debris, boxing fans were able to casually stroll safely upon the most famous Boardwalk in the world. The same Boardwalk that greeted the Miss America Pageants for over 90 years, that witnessed horses diving into water, that saw Marilyn Monroe declared Grand Marshall of the Atlantic City parade waving to fans from an open 1952 <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">Chevrolet<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">convertible,<\/span> <\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">that birthed the careers of arguably one of the greatest comedy teams in entertainment history &#8211; Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and who hosted some of the greatest prize fights of all time. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On this night with the ocean air bristling in the breeze and <\/b><b style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, the lights of the casinos sparkled on the horizon illuminating the Boardwalk like a thousand stars as the fans made their way to the legendary Boardwalk Hall.\u00a0 <\/b><b style=\"font-style: inherit; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> In the hearts and minds of the assemblage, <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">it was just a great locale to participate in an exciting night of fisticuffs, and like most fights in Atlantic City &#8211; it delivered.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #333333;\"><strong>Rising Star Promotions put together a 9-fight card that featured a heavyweight moving up in the ranks, along with willing boxers just starting out in their careers in the thumping leather trade.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22893\" style=\"width: 1149px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22893\" class=\" wp-image-22893\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1139\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-5.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1139px) 100vw, 1139px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prenga watching as Crossed gets counted out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ingredient for a good card is to feature boxers who are from the vicinity fighting their hearts out to please their fans and to make new ones.\u00a0 The <em>Boardwalk Boxing<\/em> promotion presented plenty enough to delight the audience that packed the arena in the Boardwalk Hall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The main event featured the exciting KO artist Kristian Prenga, of Orosh, Albania, but now residing in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, winning the vacant NBA\/NABA\/WBA Continental heavyweight championships by finishing off Sam Crossed known as &#8220;The Vanilla Gorilla&#8221; hailing from Greenblt, MD, in three rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>As soon as Kristan Prenga entered the arena, Albania flags cropped up over all the place <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>blanketing<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b> the arena in a waving sea of red, along with men wearing brimless felt skull caps called geleshes (traditionally worn by Albanians), all of which giving the appearance of crowd full of Coneheads!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22891\" style=\"width: 1168px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22891\" class=\" wp-image-22891\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prega (L) stuns Crossed (R) with a left.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the bell, Prenga, 255, came out after Crossed, 208, throwing a heavy left jab that rocked the Maryland boxer\u2019s head back. As Crossed, 36, attempted to move forward, the Albanian hammered him with jabs and right crosses that kept him at bay throughout the opening session.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Round two saw Prenga, 32, adding a savage body attack to his repertoire. Crossed (11-4-1, 7 KO\u2019s) attempted to land some shots of his own but was severely outpunched. Towards the end of the right, two right hands thrown by the 6\u2019 5\u201d behemoth Prenga smashed into Crossed\u2019s head as his legs shook and his body rocked.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22890\" style=\"width: 1135px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22890\" class=\" wp-image-22890\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2.jpg 769w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prenga (R) slams Crossed (L) with a hard right to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the bell for the third round, Prenga went <em>Gorilla<\/em> hunting and quickly unleashed a crackling right that sent Crossed reeling into the ropes. Instantly the Albanian fired away with a left hook followed by a terrific right hand that had Crossed\u2019s eyes whirling back in their sockets. As the Maryland boxer bravely raised his gloves to offset any further blows, Prenga buried a crushing right fist into Crossed\u2019s ribs that sent him down for the count at 0:31 of Round 3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>He lay on the canvas as if struck by a thunderbolt.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It was an impressive triumph, and one that earned Prenga the NBA\/NABA\/WBA Continental Championship belts. With the victory, Prenga raised his record to 13-1 (13 KO\u2019s). The Albanian has now won nine straight bouts since losing a disputed decision to Giovanni Auriemma in 2017.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u201cI promised that I would do my best tonight, and I did,\u201d said Prenga. \u201cI would like to thank the fans for coming out to see me. God Bless Albania and God Bless America.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22889\" style=\"width: 1262px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22889\" class=\" wp-image-22889\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1252\" height=\"967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1.jpg 923w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Prenga-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Crossed (L) and Prenga (R) go toe to toe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Afterwards, the concession stand that hawked various souvenirs of Prenga had a lengthy line of fans wanting to buy the wares of the up-and-coming heavyweight slugger.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The co-main event of the evening featured \u201cBig Black\u201d Anthony Jones, of Newark, NJ, facing Ramon Velasquez, of Quellon, Chile. Set for six rounds in the flyweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With a big fan base on hand, Jones, 112, came out aggressive after Velasquez, 116 \u00bd, from the start. Velasquez was busy with his two-fisted attack, however, Jones was clearly the harder puncher of the two and his shots exploded like grenades, while the Chilean was unloading with peashooters.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Newark native\u2019s fans were soon calling for a knockout by yelling, \u201cIf you don\u2019t knock him [Velasquez] out, it will be a long ride back to Newark!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22885\" style=\"width: 1069px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22885\" class=\" wp-image-22885\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1059\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3.jpg 772w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cBig Black\u201d Anthony Jones (L) attacks Ramon Velasquez (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Near the end of Round 1, Jones (6-0, 5 KO\u2019s) pushed Velasquez into the corner and quickly opened with a fusillade of blows that drove the Chilean to the canvas. At the count of \u201cfour\u201d Ramon got to his feet and as the action resumed, he turned his back on Jones and appeared to be looking for his mouthpiece. After some confusion, the bout continued where the bell then rang.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the second round, Jones battered Velasquez (7-7) from pilar to post, punishing him with a severe body and head attack. More yells from the Newark fans began with the chants, \u201cKnock his head off!\u201d That was a tough thing to do since Valasquez had a such a short neck!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22883\" style=\"width: 1137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22883\" class=\" wp-image-22883\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1.jpg 661w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Big-Black-Anthony-Jones-vs-Ramon-Velasquez-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u201cBig Black\u201d Anthony Jones knocks down Ramon Velasquez .<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After the second round pummeling, the Chilean\u2019s corner decided that he had received enough of a beating and did not allow their charge to come out for Round 3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As Velasquez was on the early flight out back to Chile, Jones had a short ride back to Newark.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The opening bout of the night saw a battle of heavyweights as Derek \u201cThe Mighty\u201d Starling, of Philadelphia, PA, took on Dennis Vance Jr., of South Branch, MI. It was a bruising affair as the southpaws fired away with both hands. Starling, 276, was the sharper and more conditioned boxer, but it was not enough to deter the gutsy Vance, 213.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22887\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22887\" class=\" wp-image-22887\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr..jpg 945w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Starling (L) smashes Vance (R) with a hard right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the third session, Starling, 33, sent the wide swinging Vance toppling to the canvas with a crisp left hook to the jaw. Vance, 31, got up at \u201c3\u201d and waded back into the storm and engaged his rival in a savage, give-and-take brawl.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Starling (6-1, 4 KO\u2019s) tried his best to finish his man off, but Vance was sturdy and lasted out the bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22895\" style=\"width: 1075px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22895\" class=\" wp-image-22895\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1065\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1.jpg 874w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Derek-The-Mighty-Starling-of-Philadelphia-PA-took-on-Dennis-Vance-Jr.-2-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Starling knocks down Vance<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After four rounds, all three judges awarded the fight to Starling by identical scores of 39-36.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the loss, Vance fell to 4-9 (2 KO\u2019s).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The second clash of the evening was a six-rounder that went the distance as Isaah Flaherty, of Elmont, NY, remained undefeated at 6-0 (3 KO\u2019s) by outpointing Dewayne \u201cThe Beast\u201d Williams, of Philadelphia, PA. Both middleweights fought chest to chest the entire affair with Flaherty, 157 \u00bd, the aggressor throughout. Williams, 161 \u00bd, never quit slugging away, but was outgunned from the start.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22898\" style=\"width: 1074px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22898\" class=\" wp-image-22898\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1064\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams.jpg 845w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Isaah-Flaherty-of-Elmont-NY-remained-undefeated-at-6-0-3-KOs-by-outpointing-Dewayne-The-Beast-Williams-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Isaah Flaherty (L) outpointing Dewayne \u201cThe Beast\u201d Williams (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the end of six rounds, the unanimous decision went to Flaherty by scores of 58-56 (twice) and 59-55.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Williams fell to 3-7-1 (3 KO\u2019s) with the defeat.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bout 3 of the promotion saw undefeated welterweight slugger Avious \u201cUnderdog\u201d Griffin, of Chattanooga, TN, KO\u2019ing former WBA lightweight king Jose Alberto Gazo, of Nagorte, Nicaragua, in two rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gazo, 39, is clearly on the downside of his career, losing ten fights since he lost his crown on a third-round TKO to Yuseke Kobori in 2008, and against Griffin, he was only a mere notch on the belt of the young Tennessee gunslinger.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22900\" style=\"width: 951px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22900\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"941\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo.jpg 941w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Undefeated welterweight slugger Avious \u201cUnderdog\u201d Griffin (L) going after former WBA lightweight king Jose Alberto Gazo (R).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The bout was scheduled for eight, however, Griffin, 146 \u00bd,\u00a0 had no intention of lasting anywhere near that long. Avious forced the action from the opening bell and battered the former champ repeatedly into the ropes, unleashing a barrage of leather to the head and ribs of Gazo, 149.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the second, Griffin, 29, jumped off his tool and maneuvered Gazo in the ropes and drove a right hand deep into his ribs that sent him down for the count. The end came at 0:39 of Round 2.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22899\" style=\"width: 919px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22899\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22899\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"909\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2.jpg 909w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/undefeated-welterweight-slugger-Avious-Underdog-Griffin-of-Chattanooga-TN-KOing-former-WBA-lightweight-king-Jose-Alberto-Gazo-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Avious \u201cUnderdog\u201d Griffin (R) KOs former WBA lightweight king Jose Alberto Gazo (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the KO win, Griffin improved to 11-0 (10 KO\u2019s), while Gazo tumbled to 31-14-1 (25 KO\u2019s). Gazo, who has been stopped in four of his last seven bouts, should seriously be planning to go out to pasture, because he is now nothing but a battered punching bag of an opponent.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The evening\u2019s fourth bout saw Gabriel Gerena, of Piscataway, NJ, stopping Joshua Maldonado Garcia, of Vega Alta, PR, in two rounds. Gerena, 131, ripped into Garcia, 132, at the onset and never stopped battering the Puerto Rican with an array of left hooks and right crosses.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In round two, Gerena, relentlessly punished Garcia and near the end of the stanza wobbled him with a right uppercut.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22903\" style=\"width: 943px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22903\" class=\" wp-image-22903\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"933\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3.jpg 782w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gabriel-Gerena-of-Piscataway-NJ-stopping-Joshua-Maldonado-Garcia3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Gabriel Gerena (L) of Piscataway, NJ, pounding Joshua Maldonado Garcia (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Garcia\u2019s corner had seen enough and refused to send him out for Round 3.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gerena rose to 2-0 (2 KO\u2019s), while Garcia dropped to 1-4.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The fifth bout of the promotion was between two men making their pro debut as Franciso Rodriguez, of Atlantic City, NJ, faced Marco Dorame, of Agua Prieta, PR, in a 4-round lightweight bout. One rarely likes to see two fighters embarking their career together, because that means one may begin their profession on a losing note.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22904\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22904\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22904\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"955\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2.jpg 955w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Franciso-Rodriguez-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-faced-Marco-Dorame-of-Agua-Prieta-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Franciso Rodriguez, of Atlantic City, NJ, stops Marco Dorame, of Agua Prieta.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The losing note of the contest went to Dorame as he was stopped in the opening frame.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rodriguez, 134, was on the hunt since the bell sounded and soon floored Dorame with a vicious right fist to the ribs. Upon rising, Dorame, 134 \u00bd, was met with a hurricane of blows. With his home fans cheering him on, Rodriguez ripped into Dorame with the intent of closing down the curtain early. After sending Dorame reeling with two drilling rights to the body, referee Ricky Gonzalez had seen enough and stopped the bout at 1:43 of the first round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rodriguez (1-0, 1 KO) was very impressive in his first professional outing. His punches were crisp and powerful.\u00a0 Francisco fought in an efficient manner and barely missed a blow. He is certainly one to watch out for in the future.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dorame fell to 0-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the sixth outing of the evening, Malik \u201cThe Natural\u201d Nelson, of Perth Amboy, NJ, outpointed Joseph Adorno Del Valle, of Vega Alta, PR, over four rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nelson, 125 \u00bd, pressed the action behind his accurate right jabs and hammering hooks. Del Valle, 127 \u00bd, was no pushover and kept trying, but he was severely outgunned.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22905\" style=\"width: 868px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22905\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22905\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"858\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle.jpg 858w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Malik-The-Natural-Nelson-of-Perth-Amboy-NJ-outpointed-Joseph-Adorno-Del-Valle-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Malik \u201cThe Natural\u201d Nelson (R), of Perth Amboy, NJ, outpointed Joseph Adorno Del Valle (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All three judges had Nelson (4-0, 3 KO\u2019s) winning by scores of 40-36. Dell Valle still has come up empty with a pro win as his record tumbles to 0-1-1.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The seventh fight of the night featured another local combatant, when Justin \u201cTime\u201d Figueroa, of Atlantic City, NJ, finished off Manuel Moreira, of Sheridan, WY, in two rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Figueroa, 154, hurt Moreira, 154, with explosive combinations of lefts and rights that appeared to ache with every landing. The opening frame was one-sided as Moreira was jolted down to his socks!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22907\" style=\"width: 1115px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22907\" class=\" wp-image-22907\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1105\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2-128x99.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Justin-Time-Figueroa-of-Atlantic-City-NJ-finished-off-Manuel-Moreira-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1105px) 100vw, 1105px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Justin \u201cTime\u201d Figueroa (R) nails Manuel Moreira (L) with a jarring right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The beating continued into Round 2 as Figueroa (4-0, 4 KO\u2019s) attacked with screeching shots. The local favorite then fired a whipping right hand to the jaw that sent Moreira falling to the ring floor.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although Moreira (0-4) made it to his feet at referee David Field\u2019s count of \u201c7\u201d his reprieve did not last long as another right hand bomb sent him crashing down again. The referee had seen enough and halted the bout at 2:56 of the second round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22882\" style=\"width: 955px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22882\" class=\" wp-image-22882\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_4525-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Boxing Twins covering the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It was a fun night of boxing with tickets priced reasonably from $65 to $200.\u00a0 The arena had the type of layout that there was no bad seat in the house.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The iconic Roy Jones Jr.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22523\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones.jpg 972w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Roy-Jones-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Chat with a Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Former middleweight, super middleweight, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>light heavyweight, and heavyweight kin<\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"font-style: normal; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 32px; color: #0000ff;\">g<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">By Staff Writer Kirk Lang<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">-CLICK PHOTO TO READ INTERVIEW-<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Champions, Challengers and Contenders in Training and Fights page<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22462\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22462\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22462\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3815-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Rocky Marciano (R) and Archie Moore (L) after their bout in 1955 where Marciano won by 9th round KO.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22461\" style=\"width: 982px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22461\" class=\" wp-image-22461\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"1571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652.jpg 594w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652-79x128.jpg 79w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3652-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22455\" style=\"width: 974px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22455\" class=\" wp-image-22455\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"964\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3641.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Dempsey &#8211; Tunney second fight in 19<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22453\" style=\"width: 976px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22453\" class=\" wp-image-22453\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"966\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643.jpg 350w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643-128x111.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643-32x28.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3643-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Buster Douglas (L) getting rocked by Evander Holyfield (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22444\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"957\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744-128x76.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_3744-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21304\" style=\"width: 957px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21304\" class=\"wp-image-21304 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"947\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img172-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21305\" style=\"width: 963px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21305\" class=\"wp-image-21305\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img186.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"953\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img186.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img186-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img186-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img186-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roy Jones Jr. (R) connecting with a right to challenger Lou Del Valle at Madison Square Garden on Luly 18, 1998. Jones retained his WBC light heavyweight title plus won the WBA Light heavyweight title. (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21306\" style=\"width: 955px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21306\" class=\"wp-image-21306\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img191.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"945\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img191.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img191-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img191-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img191-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bernard Hopkins (L) stabbing Felix Trinidad (R) with a hard jab in their September 29, 2001, bout in Madison Square Garden. Hopkins retained his IBF and WBC middleweight titles plus won Trinidad&#8217;s WBA Middleweight title. (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21307\" style=\"width: 927px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21307\" class=\"wp-image-21307\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img195.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"917\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img195.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img195-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img195-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img195-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Sugar Shane Mosley working out at the International Boxing Hall of fame.\u00a0 (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21309\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21309\" class=\"wp-image-21309\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img245.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"888\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img245.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img245-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img245-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img245-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Andrew Golota (L) vs John Ruiz (R). Ruiz successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title on November 13, 2004, in Madison Square Garden.\u00a0 (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21310\" style=\"width: 891px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21310\" class=\"wp-image-21310\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img280.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"881\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img280.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img280-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img280-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img280-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran before his bout with Wiliam Joppy in 1998 (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21308\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21308\" class=\"wp-image-21308\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img244.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img244-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img244-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img244-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>El Pintoso in action in Las Vegas in 1998 <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">(Photo by Alex <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><b>Rinaldi<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21311\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21311\" class=\"wp-image-21311\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img276.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"840\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img276.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img276-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img276-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img276-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Michael Carbajal (L) vs Humberto &#8220;Chiquita&#8221; Gonzalez\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21312\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21312\" class=\"wp-image-21312\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img205.jpg\" alt=\"Wladimir Klitschko (Photo by Alex Rnaldi)\" width=\"840\" height=\"1263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img205.jpg 532w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img205-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/img205-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Johnny Tapia (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">CLICK THE PHOTOS TO SEE FIGHTERS IN TRAINING AND IN SOME OF THE GREATEST FIGHTS OF ALL TIME<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Check out the\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CHAMPIONS, CHALLENGERS, AND CONTENDERS IN TRAINING AND FIGHTS PAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22282\" style=\"width: 774px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22282\" class=\" wp-image-22282\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Mecer-vs-Holyfield-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ray Mercer (L) vs Evander Holyfield (R). <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22283\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-challengers-and-contenders-in-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22283\" class=\"wp-image-22283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Photo615134678925.2_inner_0-0-1000-0-0-746-1000-746-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Mike Tyson stopping Frank Bruno for the heavyweight title.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News Book Review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22251\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_-90x128.jpg 90w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_-22x32.jpg 22w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51cn6xD8udL._AC_SY780_-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>McFarland&amp; Company, Inc., Publishers \u2013 250 pp<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Reviewed by John Rinaldi and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Now that the holiday season has approached us, it is time to search out to find a perfect gift for friends or loved ones.\u00a0 If the intended beneficiary of such a gift is a fan of \u201cThe Sweet Science\u201d then look no further than the new book: <em>WILLIE PEP \u2013 A Biography of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> Century\u2019s Greatest Featherweight<\/em> by the famed boxing author Mark Allen Baker. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22256\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22256\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22256\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pep-Saddler-II-Feb.-2019-Issue-11-700x394.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Pep (R) going after Saddler (L) in their second fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Looking over past book reviews and Mr. Allen\u2019s numerous published works, the author has penned many wonderful texts including, <em>The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937, Battling Nelson \u2013 The Durable Dane, CONNECTICUT BOXING \u2013 <\/em><em>THE FIGHTS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE FIGHT <\/em>GAME, <em>Between the Ropes at Madison Square <\/em>Garden, <em>Lou Ambers, <\/em>and<em> The Fighting Times of Abe Attell<\/em>.<em>\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Besides the current book, the others mentioned would also make wonderful holiday presents.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22263\" style=\"width: 781px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22263\" class=\" wp-image-22263\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision..jpg 510w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision.-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision.-100x128.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision.-25x32.jpg 25w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-king-Willie-Pep-L-floors-top-lightweight-contender-Allit-Stolz-R-in-their-January-29-1943-bout-in-MSG.-Pep-won-a-10-round-decision.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Featherweight king Willie Pep -L- floors top lightweight contender Allie Stolz -R- in their January 29, 1943 bout in MSG. Pep won a 10-round decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Before even flipping a page, a book on Willie Pep already piqued our interest since we are big fans of the immortal 2-time featherweight king.\u00a0 Through our past positions as Board Members of The International Boxing Hall of Fame and roles as Vice President and Secretary for a few terms, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet Pep numerous times between 1990 and 2000. Not only was the featherweight legend friendly with the press, but he was amazing in dealing with the boxing fans who would make the yearly pilgrimage to Canastota, New York to attend the annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All through these years, Willie never tired of greeting the fans, posing for photographs, and signing thousands of autographs. He seemed to enjoy the admiration and always treated the fans with a smile and a funny comment. He was simply a great guy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22259 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330.jpg 344w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330-82x128.jpg 82w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330-20x32.jpg 20w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OCTOBER-2020-WEBSITE-SADDLER-PEP-FOURTH-BOUT-MOVIE-POSTER.-e1670879772330-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In addition to being fans of the Will o&#8217; the Wisp, the founder of our publication, <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>, Joseph Rinaldi, was a huge admirer of Pep and his ring exploits. In fact, Joseph Rinaldi was one of the 19,097 fans who packed Madison Square Garden on February 11, 1949, to witness Willie Pep regaining his featherweight title over the legendary Sandy Saddler by a unanimous 15-round decision. That battle was arguably one of the greatest fights of all time, and probably Pep\u2019s finest performance.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">In glorious detail, Mr. Baker takes the readers back to Yesteryear at a ringside seat to that fight, along with numerous other bouts. The author gives such vivid accounts of Pep\u2019s battles, so much so, that the reader can literally hear the thump of the punches landed in those contests.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">While many consider us to be top-level boxing historians, Mr. Baker still repeatedly educates us with information that we never knew before. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We cannot think of one author out there who researches a subject as diligently as the author does. Not only is his narrative absorbing, but his footnotes alone make for additional compelling reading. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Willie Pep has been the subject of many books over the past 70-plus years, but never has his ring accomplishments been burned into the pages better than Mr. Baker\u2019s work. If one had not been impressed with Pep\u2019s amazing career before reading this text, then after reading, there will be further acclaim of Willie \u201cWill o&#8217; the Wisp\u201d Pep.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22262\" style=\"width: 982px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22262\" class=\" wp-image-22262\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep..jpg 537w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep.-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep.-128x101.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep.-32x25.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep-L-vs.-ex-champ-Chalky-Wright-R-in-their-1944-rematch-won-by-Pep.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\">Featherweight champion Willie Pep -L- vs. ex-champ Chalky Wright -R- in their 1944 rematch won by Pep.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Over a professional career that began on July 25, 1940, and ended with his final bout on March 16, 1966, Pep amassed an incredible record of 229-11-1 (65 KO\u2019s), and Mr. Baker brings his readers to every ring contest. Not only does the author give a vivid account of Pep\u2019s bouts, but also informs the readers of each of Willie\u2019s opponents. So instead of just giving the outcomes of each ring meeting, there is a plethora of information regarding Willie\u2019s foes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22253\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22253\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22253\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp 999w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-great-Willie-Pep-posing-with-his-two-Featherweight-Championship-Belts.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The great Willie Pep posing with his two Featherweight Championship Belts. (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Mr. Baker is always one to bring up details that are unexpected. One such account occurred on October 1, 1965, on a fight card promoted by Hall of Famer Don Elbaum at the War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The card featured not only Pep winning a third-round TKO over Willie Little, but also was topped by the immortal Sugar Ray Robinson beating Canadian Welterweight Champion Peter Schmidt on a 10-round decision. Although both legends were in the twilight of their respective career, it was still a promotion featuring both Willie Pep and Sugar Ray Robinson, arguably two of the greatest fistic immortals of all time! Surprisingly, only a small crowd of 1,600 fans turned out. What a shocker! You can fill a stadium today to watch those two pugilistic greats perform in the ring, no matter what stage of their careers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22261\" style=\"width: 947px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22261\" class=\" wp-image-22261\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"937\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942..jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942.-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942.-128x106.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942.-32x27.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-L-attacks-Featherweight-Champ-Chalky-Wright-R-on-his-way-to-winning-the-title-on-November-20-1942.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Willie Pep -L- attacks Featherweight Champ Chalky Wright -R- on his way to winning the title on November 20, 1942.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are even more nuggets, such as Pep\u2019s survival from an airplane crash on a late Sunday night on January 5, 1947, in a wooded area near Vineland, New Jersey. The crash killed 3 people and wounded 20 others. Miraculously, Pep only suffered a broken leg and two chipped and split vertebrae. Even more of a wonderwork was that Pep returned to the ring six months later on June 17 and defeated Victor Flores at the Hartford Auditorium\u2019s outdoor arena on a 10-round decision \u2013 winning all ten rounds!\u00a0 Pep then goes on to his regular fight every ten days schedule. What a remarkable fighter!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The author takes the readers through Pep\u2019s childhood, his sensational amateur career, and his march to the World\u2019s Featherweight Championship. From his victory over Featherweight title holder Chalky Wright on November 20, 1942, until his dethronement at the mighty fists of the immortal Sandy Saddler on October 29, 1948, and onwards through three more battles against the dangerous Saddler and so forth, Willie Pep\u2019s gutsy fortitude and immense talent shines brightly through the pages.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22252\" style=\"width: 651px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22252\" class=\" wp-image-22252\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi..bmp 504w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-91x128.jpg 91w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-23x32.jpg 23w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Willie-Pep-at-the-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame.-Photo-by-Alex-Rinaldi.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Willie Pep at the Boxing Hall of Fame. (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">We did not think it could be possible, but Mr. Baker outshines himself with this marvelous book on the incomparable Willie Pep.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for SUPER READING!!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22254\" style=\"width: 1006px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22254\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22254\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"996\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep..jpg 996w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep.-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep.-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep.-128x89.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep.-32x22.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alex-Rinaldi-with-the-great-former-2-time-featherweight-champion-Willie-Pep.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Alex Rinaldi with the great former 2-time featherweight champion Willie Pep. (Photo by John Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The book can be purchased in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon, in paperback and Nook Book versions at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Barnes and Noble\u2019s website, and at bookstores around the globe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22194\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100.jpg 888w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100-128x35.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100-32x9.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mail-2022-12-02T122233.100-4x1.jpg 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Tyson Fury demolishes game Derek Chisora in 10 rounds<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Champ calls out other heavyweight title holder Oleksander Usyk as an &#8220;ugly chavvy&#8221; and a &#8220;rabbit&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22209\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-128x91.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mail-2022-12-05T191526.409.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>LONDON <\/strong>\u2014 At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) delivered once again on his promise to obliterate every man left in the heavyweight division.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">This time <strong>on December 3, <\/strong>before 60,000 fans of his faithful, \u201cThe Gypsy King\u201d who is not only the WBC champion, but also the Lineal heavyweight champion, TKO\u2019d the sturdy, but hopelessly overmatched challenger <strong>Derek Chisora\u00a0<\/strong>(33-13, 23 KOs) via a 10th-round stoppage in the third fight of their trilogy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Though Chisora started off fairly well attacking the behemoth Tyson Fury with a volley of punches from both hands, once Fury got going Chisora\u2019s plan of winning on aggression soon shifted gears to become simply a plan of survival. So much so that it appeared that Chisora suddenly discarded his weapons and thereafter became a human punching bag for the huge Fury for most of the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Fury, meanwhile, punched from all angles delivering blows to both the head, ribs, and midsection of Chisora. Fury also employed in deadly, devasting fashion, right uppercuts that seemed to nearly sever the Zimbabwe-born challenger\u2019s head from his shoulders.\u00a0 The drubbing was so fierce and brutal that it harkened one back to medieval England &#8211; watching a condemned prisoner from the Tower of London meet his maker at the end of an executioner\u2019s blade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The trouble for Chisora really began in round three when Fury began smashing and rocking Chisora around the ring with swift, windmill-like punches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The pummeling was so intense that at one point the challenger instinctively grabbed hold of the top ring rope to save himself from crashing to the canvas after being severely wobbled by a left hook and right uppercut to the jaw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In hindsight, what Chisora should have done was pull that top rope around himself, back up, and use it as a catapult to exit both the ring and the stadium!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">To his credit, Chisora bravely hung in there, and with his hard granite-like jaw even managed to keep on his feet for not only the round, but also for the remainder of the bout. As a matter of fact, the challenger&#8217;s head was so thick that Fury actually hurt his hands from punching Chisora&#8217;s skull so often in the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22211\" style=\"width: 1063px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22211\" class=\"wp-image-22211 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323.webp\" alt=\"Fury after the fight - thrilled with his win and place on the heavyweight landscape.\" width=\"1053\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323-128x80.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323-32x20.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6323-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tyson Fury after the fight &#8211; thrilled with his win and place on the heavyweight landscape.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In addition to the champion\u2019s frequent and constant lathering of punches to Chisora\u2019s face, according to CompuBox, Fury also managed to land a total of 70 body shots throughout the fight. This figure was more than Fury ever landed in any of his prior fights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">For a fighter who is now 38 years old, Fury, like wisdom itself, is actually getting better with age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">By round ten, Chisora was reduced to the beaten form of a crippled and demolished bull after the matador had inserted a dozen swords in its carcass and then threw him on a barbecue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The challenger&#8217;s lips were so swollen that they were nearly touching his nose and his right eye seemed be looking through a tiny crack in the wall while his left eye seemed to be peering through a keyhole on an old doorknob.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22210\" style=\"width: 1081px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22210\" class=\" wp-image-22210\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1071\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020-128x77.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020-32x19.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3020-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Fury (R) smashing a hard right to Chisora&#8217;s head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Finally, after Fury landed one more stinging combination to Chisora\u2019s head, referee Victor Loughlin wisely put a stop to the bout at 2:51 of the tenth round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After the fight, Fury said, \u201cFirstly, I want to say thank you to my lord and savior Jesus Christ for giving me another victory tonight. Secondly, I just want to say what a fuc*ing crowd! Come on! 60,000 people here today. I love every single one of you people. You\u2019re amazing. I\u2019m flabbergasted for words to say how much it means to me.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cI felt good. I needed some rounds,&#8221; Fury revealed. &#8220;I haven\u2019t boxed since April. It\u2019s been 8 or 9 months since then. I\u2019ve been out of retirement. I\u2019ve had a lot go on. I felt like I was landing my jab, landing some good punches. I take nothing away from Chisora. He\u2019s an absolute warrior. It\u2019s been a privilege to fight him three times. He\u2019s an absolute British folk hero. What a warrior. What an African British warrior. We\u2019ve done three epic fights, and what a tough man. I was hitting him with shots that would\u2019ve knocked anybody else out, and he stood up to every one of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22212\" style=\"width: 951px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22212\" class=\" wp-image-22212\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"941\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500.webp 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500-128x97.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500-32x24.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3500-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Referee stopping the fight in the tenth round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Chisora, who pocketed a career high of close to $8 million said thankfully, \u201cYou know what, thanks to the ref. As a fighter, you don\u2019t want to stop. You want to go out in your shield. Thank you, Tyson, I really appreciate this. There is a big fight coming up. Everyone wants to see one champion in the heavyweight division. The last one we had was Lennox Lewis. I would like to see him and Usyk in Saudi [Arabia]. That\u2019s what we want to see now. That\u2019s the fight we should make happen now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Fury agreed and shouted to the crowd, \u201cWhere\u2019s Usyk! Where\u2019s Oleksander Usyk!\u201d Upon hearing that Usyk joined Fury in the ring. \u2018I\u2019m going to splatter you,&#8221; Tyson then said to Usyk. &#8220;You little rabbit, you little sausage, you ugly little chavvy. I will be the farmer who skins him, puts him in a pie and eats him for breakfast.\u2019\u201d Fury then shouted, \u201cYou\u2019re next, little bitch.\u201d He also called the Ukraine champion, \u201ca 15-stone (210 pounds) bodybuilder\u201d as well as, \u201cYou ugly little man\u201d and declaring \u201cEnd you! End you!\u201d to Usyk&#8217;s who seemed to remain impassive to the insults.\u00a0 Fury ended the tirade with, \u201cWhat you gonna do? what you\u2019re gonna do fuckall!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Notwithstanding, Tyson Fury did applaud Usyk\u2019s guts for even entering the ring. \u2018He [Usyk] is ugly, like me, but it\u2019s not good looks which wins fights. It\u2019s the man inside the man and unlike Anthony Joshua who\u2019s never confronted me, he\u2019s turned up to declare his challenge.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22213\" style=\"width: 1027px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22213\" class=\"wp-image-22213\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1017\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000.webp 620w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000-128x77.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000-32x19.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3000-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Still heavyweight champion of the world &#8211; Tyson Fury!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">On a funny note, in their dressing rooms afterwards, instead of calling for an ambulance to handle his injuries, Chisora was able to bring two huge <em>Five Guys<\/em> burgers to Fury\u2019s dressing room for their supper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u201cAll of this is boxing, it\u2019s what brings me alive,\u201d exclaimed Fury who does not need a Gypsy crystal ball to know that he will devastate Usyk when they finally square off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">For his efforts Fury should receive, once the final pay-per-view numbers come in, around $5o million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">As for the future, after \u201cThe Gypsy King\u201d beats Usyk, Fury, who has referred to himself as \u201cthe greatest fighter of my era\u201d plans to come back to Las Vegas for a Fury-Wilder IV bout. With the exciting and charismatic Fury at the heavyweight helm \u2013 boxing is once more a must-see sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>On the undercard<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Dubois Overcomes Adversity to Retain Belt<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">London native\u00a0<strong>Daniel Dubois<\/strong>\u00a0(19-1, 18 KOs) overcame three knockdowns in the first round before stopping South African\u00a0<strong>Kevin Lerena<\/strong>\u00a0(28-2, 14 KOs) at the end of the third round to retain his WBA &#8216;Regular&#8217; heavyweight title.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Dubois had a difficult start as a counter left hook wobbled him and sent him to the canvas. The hard-hitting heavyweight then took a knee due to a right ankle injury and visited the canvas once more before the round ended.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22214\" style=\"width: 987px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22214\" class=\" wp-image-22214\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-1536x1098.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-128x92.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-32x23.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-16.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Dubois (R) lands a jarring uppercut to Kevin Lerena (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In the second round, Dubois began to find his rhythm and even managed to hurt Lerena with a counter right uppercut followed by a left hook. In the following round, Dubois dropped Lerena with a straight right hand before ending matters with a fight-finishing flurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Lightweights:\u00a0<\/strong>Ukrainian Olympic silver medalist<strong>\u00a0Denys Berinchyk\u00a0<\/strong>(17-0, 9 KOs) maintained his undefeated status and won the European title\u00a0with a 12-round unanimous decision victory against\u00a0<strong>Yvan Mendy<\/strong>\u00a0(47-6-1, 22 KOs). Scores: 117-112 and 116-112 2x.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Light Heavyweights: Karol Itauma<\/strong>\u00a0(9-0, 7 KOs) scored a technical knockout win over\u00a0<strong>Vladimir Belujsky<\/strong>\u00a0(12-6-1, 8 KOs) at 1:18 of the eighth round.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Lightweights:<\/strong>\u00a018-year-old rising prospect\u00a0<strong>Royston Barney Smith<\/strong>\u00a0(4-0, 2 KOs) defeated<strong>\u00a0Cruz Perez<\/strong>\u00a0(3-4, 1 KO) via knockout in the first round. Time of stoppage: 1:02.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #666699; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">(Photo Courtesy: Mikey Williams\/Top Rank via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">After some indication of the Argentina team disrespecting his Country of Mexico, Canelo Alvarez sends out severe warning to Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi &#8211; &#8220;He better pray to God that I don&#8217;t find him!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22185\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"822\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/16574862692041.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With the FIFA World Cup going on in Qatar, the emotions of fans regarding their countries and their football (soccer) teams are reaching a global fever pitch to the point that there appears to be various mini sports World Wars going on throughout the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">If the World Cup in of itself is not enough to get countries and their countrymen riled and hot under the collar, when a player on an opposing team, especially one who is part of the winning team, disrespects another country \u2013 then fireworks and explosions go off \u2013 and not in a good way.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Case in point \u2013 last Saturday November 26 after Argentina defeated Mexico by a score of 2-0, apparently and reportedly, the captain of the Argentina team, one Lionel Messi allegedly kicked and\/or was stepping on a shirt of the Mexican team on the floor of the team\u2019s locker room.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Though it was not entirely clear whether the act was accidental, incidental, or intentional \u2013 the sight alone of seeing one\u2019s country\u2019s shirt somewhat disrespected like that clearly sent off sirens in the skulls of the Mexican people. One of whom was none other than Canelo Alvarez, probably the best pound for pound fighter in the world today who also happens to be a native citizen of Mexico.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result of what he observed on a video, Canelo\u2019 \u00c1lvarez took it on his part to send a clear warning to the purported Argentina offender, namely Argentina Soccer captain <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/cnn.com\/2022\/11\/26\/football\/lionel-messi-argentina-mexico-world-cup-spt-intl\/index.html\">Lionel Messi<\/a>, whom he accused of disrespecting Mexico.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22186\" style=\"width: 268px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22186\" class=\" wp-image-22186\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey.webp 400w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Messi-Mexico-jersey-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Purported photo of Lionel Messi kicking Mexican Team Jersey.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cDid you see\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/cnn.com\/2022\/11\/27\/football\/lionel-messi-inter-miami-rumors-spt-intl\/index.html\">Messi<\/a>\u00a0cleaning the floor with our shirt and flag????\u201d \u00c1lvarez\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Canelo\/status\/1597017518530387968\">tweeted<\/a>, apparently referencing a video in which Messi appears to kick a Mexico shirt that is on the floor during Argentina\u2019s celebrations in the changing room.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe better pray to God that I don\u2019t find him!!\u201d \u00c1lvarez added in another tweet, with a series of angry emojis. \u201cJust like I respect Argentina, he has to respect Mexico! I\u2019m not talking about the country as a whole, just about the bulls**t that Messi pulled.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">To make matters worse for the Mexicans, it was Messi who scored the first goal, to keep Argentina\u2019s World Cup dream alive and to set back M\u00e9xico\u2019s chances.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s one thing them being better than us (in football), it\u2019s another thing to have respect,\u201d added Alvarez.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This week, Argentina takes on Poland in its final group match on Wednesday, with Mexico facing Saudi Arabia. All four teams in Group C remain in with a chance of qualifying for the round of 16.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22093\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1056\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bivol-vs-Ramirez.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Dmitry Bivol outpoints and outpunches the tough Gilberto &#8220;Zurdo&#8221; Ramirez to retain WBA Light Heavyweight title in Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>STORY BY ALEX AND JOHN RINALDI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>VETIHAD ARENA, ABU DHABI \u2014 WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has made the year 2022 his very simply by his awesome title defenses and his apparent ease in winning on holding on to his ring laurels.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The same occurred again in the Middle East as Bovil scored a near shutout over the previously unbeaten and tough challenger Gilberto &#8220;Zurdo&#8221; Ramirez.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although prior to the fight, Ramirez could not exclaim enough how bad he was going to beat Bovil, once the bell rang Zurdo seemed more like a slow, tired bull against a dominant primed matador.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22094\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dmitry-bivol-vs-gilberto-ramirez-GettyImages-1244527717-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In this bout, Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs) was back in the ring for the first time since outpunching and outpointing the reigning pound-for-pound king Saul &#8220;Canelo&#8221; Alvarez. In this bout Bovil seemed to have no problem clobbering the Mexican southpaw Ramirez, who carried a 44-0 record into the ring.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Bovil began and ended the bout with his clever boxing and underestimated ability to avoid punches and stay out of harm\u2019s way. In round one the fighters teased the crowd by going head-to-head with the other at the end of round one.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>This action unfortunately was limited, and for the most part Bovil picked apart his adversary like a daisy in the hands of lovelorn maiden girl.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>All too many jabs, crosses, and left hooks found Zurdo\u2019s chin and head to the point that it appeared that they were magnetically drawn his head.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>To his credit, Zurdo Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) refused to go down and in fact managed to display a rather granite chin throughout the bout. He also did make an attempt to up his aggression in final three rounds, but it was all to no avail. Bovil was just that much better and quicker than the two.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Surprising, in the final round when Ramirez clearly needed either a knockout or a meteor to strike the champion, it was Bivol who uploaded his cartridge and began blasting away in the final minutes of the fight<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;You know, the lion is not the biggest animal in the jungle,&#8221; Bivol said after the fight of his ability to force Ramirez to go backward. &#8220;But he&#8217;s king. Yeah, Zurdo is bigger than me, but it doesn&#8217;t matter.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By the fight\u2019s end and the tallies were counted, Bovil easily retained his title by a unanimous decision by margins of 118-110 and 117-111 (twice).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With the big win, Bovil may be looking ahead to a big money Canelo rematch or a unification bout with Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship.<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Deontay &#8220;The Bronze Bomber&#8221; Wilder makes his impressive ring return with vicious first-round KO of Robert &#8220;The Nordic Nightmare&#8221; Helenius before a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn\u2019s Barclay Center<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21858\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1.webp 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1-128x72.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1-32x18.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-helenius-knockout-1-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>The last time the world saw Deontay Wilder was last October 9<sup>th<\/sup> when he was lying on the canvas after being knocked out by Tyson Fury for the second time in his career.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Since then, Wilder has debated retirement, actually considered retirement, then eventually decided to leave retirement and return back to the prize ring \u2013 his virtual home away from home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21856\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deontay-wilder-fury-3-smh-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>In the meantime, a life-like statue was dedicated to Wilder in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a gesture that both honored and touched the former heavyweight champion. So much so that he felt that he owed it to his fans, as well as to himself, to recapture his past glory and to reclaim his rightful heavyweight championship laurels.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Considering the fact that Wilder almost had Tyson Fury knocked out in their last outing, plus witnessed the emergence of a mechanical bore like Olexsander Usyk take his spot upon a paper throne, combined with the recent pathetic performances of Anthony Joshua, &#8220;The Bronze Bomber&#8221; must clearly feel like he has a very good shot of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>More importantly, Wilder probably wants to set the record straight that, unlike the\u00a0feather-duster\u00a0puncher Usyk and the\u00a0reluctant, lily-livered\u00a0Joshua, Deontay is still biggest puncher in heavyweight history.<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21857\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"917\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_TGB-FIGHT-NIGHT-WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-TRAPPFOTOS-10152022-0318-Boxing-Photos-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>For his return on Saturday night, Wilder wisely refused NOT to take it easy and, instead, opted to take on the big and tough Robert \u201cThe Nordic Nightmare\u201d\u00a0Helenius,\u00a0who entered the ring with an impressive ledger of 31-3 (20 KO\u2019s). Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden and presently residing in Mariehamn, Finland, Helenius is fiercely prided by his Viking heritage, which is in effect, a history of killing, massacring, arson, looting, and destroying towns and villages throughout Europe and the neighboring continents.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>So feared people were of the Vikings that townspeople would immediately flee from their villages just on the mere word or rumor that the Vikings were coming. Somehow, they would rather leave their homes, their treasures, and their livestock than to face the sword, the spear,\u00a0the battle axe, the bow and arrow or the seax of the Vikings. Understandably, these villagers preferred to have their heads remain on their shoulders than to have them seared off and mounted on top of the town\u2019s gate posts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21855\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images.jpg 301w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images-128x71.jpg 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/images-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Though Helenius was not massacring farmers and townspeople \u2013 he was beating up and knocking out top ranked heavyweights over the course of his\u00a0impressive\u00a0career.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although it was an intriguing matchup, little did anyone realize was that Helenius had about the same chance as a mountain goat battling an eagle at the edge of a cliff.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Still, he<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span>never fought a force of nature like Deontay Wilder.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Entering the ring a relatively light 214 pounds for his first bout in just over a year \u2014 Wilder appeared carved out of stone with a shield of pure muscle forged on his body. He looked mean and lean and ready to do some damage, even though he was 23 \u00bd pounds lighter than when he faced Fury. Helenius, who was about the same height as the <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>6-foot<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> 6-inch Wilder, entered the fight at a solid 249 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Before a sold-out crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a venue which he has headlined four times in the past and a place Wilder has credited for providing him with inspiration to triumph in, Deontay looked and fought menacing the instant the opening bell clanged to begin their WBC heavyweight title eliminator.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Right from the start, Wilder was the aggressor throwing punches to both the body and head of the huge Helenius. To his credit, the <em>Nordic Nightmare<\/em> showed no fear of the <em>Bronze Bomber<\/em> and was actively throwing jabs and some combinations as well as using his weight and strength to move Wilder back at\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>times.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21859\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1011\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-128x85.webp 128w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-32x21.webp 32w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg-1x1.webp 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LR_WILDER-VS-HELENIUS-FIGHTNIGHT-HENRYDELEONPHOTO-10152022-27-2-Boxing-Photos-1536x1025.jpg.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Then with a little less than 15 seconds remaining, Wilder trapped Helenius in a corner and blasted off two hard double left hooks &#8211; the first to the ribs and the second to the right jaw of Helenius. They both landed with a loud thud upon the body and head of the Swede. \u00a0As Helenius was about to counter with a right \u2013 Wilder beat him to the punch unleashing a ferocious right cross that landed with the speed of a bullet and power of a hydrogen bomb.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Helenius was immediately unconscious upon impact as his body crashed to the canvas as if he was downed by a torpedo or a meteor.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Referee Michael Griffin began the count over the fallen corpse-like Helenius until he realized that he was completely unresponsive and wisely stopped the fight right then and there. So demolished was Helenius that the referee could have counted to a million in a dozen languages and still Helenius would not have risen in time. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Since<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span>Helenius was not moving or budging at all many in the arena feared he was on his way to visiting his Viking ancestors in <em>Valhalla.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Thankfully, Helenius was eventually able to stand and make his way out of the ring \u2013 the same ring where he just saw his dreams of fighting for a heavyweight title go up in smoke.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI set him up,\u201d Wilder said after the fight. \u201cI allowed him to reach and when he reached, I attacked. It was a great fight.\u201d \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>It was the third time Helenius has been KO\u2019d in his career, sinking the 38-year-old to career ledger of 31-4 (20 KOs).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>With the win, Wilder remains the WBC\u2019s No. 1 contender, with Fury holding the WBC title and the listless Olexsander Usyk in possession of the other three belts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Prior to the bout, Wilder talked of a potential matchup with Anthony Joshua, who is coming off two straight losses to Usyk. He\u2019s also mentioned a possible showdown with former unified champion Andy Ruiz.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>At this point of his career, Wilder is also looking for either a rematch with Fury or a chance to fight for any of the heavyweight belts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Unfortunately, Usyk is currently rehabbing from injuries while Fury is considering a big matchup with Anthony Joshua or a smaller fight with Derek Chisora.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI\u2019ve been hearing rumors about\u00a0Usyk, but\u00a0he\u2019s not here\u00a0is he? When\u00a0guys see these knockouts they turn the corner away from me,\u201d Wilder\u00a0explained. \u201cI\u2019m ready for whatever. Whether it\u2019s Andy Ruiz Jr. or Usyk, I\u2019m ready. Deontay is back and the excitement in the heavyweight division is\u00a0back!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Truer words could not be told.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As for his brave opponent, Wilder remarked, \u201cRobert has the heart of a champion, and I knew what he was capable of. I didn\u2019t take him lightly at all. I know that he really wanted this. When you fight Deontay Wilder, you have to have your\u00a0A-plus\u00a0game.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Concerning his training leading up to the fight, Wilder revealed, \u201cIt\u2019s been a good camp for me. We worked to make this fun for me,\u201d Wilder said. \u201cWe work at this so much that it can just become a job. We made it fun again. We put in over 700 <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>rounds,<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> and it paid off tonight big time.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>It also paid off in each of the fighters&#8217; wallets as Wilder pocketed a cool $20 million, while Helenius earned $1 million.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Thankfully, Wilder is back and looks to be better than ever. Boxing and the heavyweight division needs Deontay Wilder. Ring killers like him are hard to find and do not come around this way too often.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>When the heavyweight dust eventually settles it is very likely that Wilder will be the new Sheriff in town. With his talent and charisma there is nothing that he cannot accomplish.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>___________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5800&amp;action=edit\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">Check out vintage USA Boxing News editorials over the last four decades<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5800&amp;action=edit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Btwinsdd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Btwinsdd.jpg 795w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Btwinsdd-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Btwinsdd-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5800&amp;action=edit\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outrageous Editorials and Viewpoints <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">from the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Boxing Twins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5800&amp;action=edit\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\">Click Photo to Review<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21528\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-2.jpg 364w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-2-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-2-3x1.jpg 3w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Boxers Tyson Fury and <\/strong><strong>Anthony Joshua along with other British Boxers lead the boxing world&#8217;s tributes after Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s death<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News also mourns the Queen &#8211; for the Royals are known for their love of boxing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/queenelizabethiicoronation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21501\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/queenelizabethiicoronation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/queenelizabethiicoronation.jpg 380w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/queenelizabethiicoronation-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/queenelizabethiicoronation-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Story by Alexander R. Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II and have led the boxing world\u2019s tributes to her Majesty after her passing last week. <strong>Elizabeth served as the Queen of England from June 2, 1953, to September 8, 2022 \u2013 the longest reign as monarch in the country\u2019s history.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Her reign as Queen stretched from the <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>beginning<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> of the heavyweight reign of Rocky Marciano all the way up to the <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>present-day<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> heavyweight king &#8211; Tyson Fury.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">She died <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>a true boxing fan<\/b><\/span><\/span> at her official Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. It was further reported that, &#8220;The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21527\" style=\"width: 939px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21527\" class=\"wp-image-21527 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"929\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/0_Anne-Henry-Cooper.jpg 1791w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxer Henry Cooper with a young Princess Anne in the 1970s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">She was buried today after a long, ceremonial State funeral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> The coffin was followed in procession on the carriage by King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, along with other members of the family. The entire procession began from the Palace of Westminster then to Wellington Arch, at Hyde Park Corner, to eventually the Royal crypt at St. George&#8217;s Chapel at Windsor Castle.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21510\" style=\"width: 802px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21510\" class=\" wp-image-21510\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"792\" height=\"1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3200.jpg 648w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3200-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_3200-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Queen Elizabeth II and Muhammad Ali in 1975.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Since the Queen and the Royals were huge boxing fans and admired many prizefighters, especially those from the United Kingdom, an amazing outpouring of emotion turned out in the boxing world as many former champions reacted to the tragic news of the loss of their beloved Queen.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21513\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21513\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21513\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan-1024x619.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/britains-queen-elizabeth-ii-right-shakes-hands-with-boxer-amir-khan.jpg 1186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Queen Elizabeth II (R) shakes hands with boxer Amir Khan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tyson Fury wrote: \u201cThoughts &amp; prayers with my Queen tonight, may God be with you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury and his wife Paris also left flowers and a card at the gates of Buckingham Palace following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury&#8217;s card read: <em>&#8216;To Our Queen, great may your bed be in Heaven. Love from Tyson and Paris xx\u00a0Gypsy King x.&#8217;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21511\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21511\" class=\"wp-image-21511 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-1.jpg 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Queen greets world lightweight boxing champion Naseem Hamed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua tweeted: \u201cRest in Peace,\u201d with a white heart emoji. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also tweeted: \u201cRest in peace Your Majesty. thank you for everything.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; margin: 24pt 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The British Nigerian-born World Heavyweight Boxer, <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease 0s; color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenet.ng\/?s=Anthony+Joshua\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none;\">Anthony Joshua<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> had been previously awarded <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>the Officer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> of the Most Excellent Order (OBE) of the British Empire award by the Monarch of England, Queen Elizabeth.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21565\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21565\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21565\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"778\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England..jpg 778w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England.-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England.-768x688.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Heavyweight-champion-Brank-Bruno-and-Prince-Charles-the-new-King-of-England.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight champion Brank Bruno and Prince Charles &#8211; the new King of England.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After the responses from Joshua and Fury, the rest of the boxing world likewise reacted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Former Champion Chris Eubank Sr. said: \u201cMy deepest condolences to our Nation of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries and the entire world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21512\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21512\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21512\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2-1024x797.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Queen-2.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Queen greets then Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Eubank added,\u201d Queen Elizabeth II was our dream ideal for Afro Caribbeans who came to the UK in the 1950s (WINDRUSH) to rebuild this Great Nation from the decimation of the Nazi invasion on our Great London and other parts of Great Britain. Her Majesty\u2019s Grace, elegance and flawless lifelong service to her people is a story of the Ultimate Warrior Queen. I never stopped trying to be worthy of My Queen\u2019s approval. This was indeed the greatest day of my life, for I feel I may have won her confidence. Queen Elizabeth II has been my perfect role model, and I will continue to Love her even after death.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21519\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21519\" class=\"wp-image-21519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tyson-Fury-Paris-Fury-the-queen-elizabeth-II-buckingham-palace-flowers-thumb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tyson Fury placing flowers and a note to the Queen at Buckingham Palace.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The throne now goes to her oldest son and heir, Prince Charles, with Prince William the next in line after that &#8211; all of them impassioned boxing fans. As a result, in an outpouring of emotion, the boxing world reacted to the tragic news.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21509\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21509\" class=\" wp-image-21509\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-6.jpg 273w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prince Harry working out on the hand pads.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Frank Bruno also sent a heartfelt <b>condolence<\/b>. \u201cWe all knew the end was near but to me, our Queen was like a member of our family. I was lucky and blessed to meet her a few times. She was the Matriarch, mother of our nation. My thoughts are with the Royal Family \u2013 sad, sad day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Most weekend sporting events in the United Kingdom have been cancelled out of respect to the Queen. In the boxing world, however, it is less clear if bouts will be held or not. The British Boxing Board of Control recently announced that all fights sanctioned under their auspices on Friday night will be postponed to another date, with an additional statement expected imminently on Saturday and Sunday\u2019s fights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">England has always held their fistic heroes in high regard. For instance, heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper was initially appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1969, then later was awarded a Papal Knighthood in 1978. To the delight of boxing fans across the English Isle, Cooper was eventually fully knighted in 2000.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Approximately one million people are expected to travel to London ahead of the Queen&#8217;s state funeral on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Tyson Fury was apparently eager to pay his respects in person before the funeral, as he personally posted a tribute to Her Majesty on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21564\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21564\" class=\"wp-image-21564 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Frank-Bruno-with-Princess-Diana-in-the-1980s.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Frank Bruno with Princess Diana.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cQueen&#8217;s funeral today,\u201d exclaimed Fury. \u201cI&#8217;ve been off social media for the past 10 days, mourning in respect for our Queen who&#8217;s died. Not posted nothing, not being interested in anything else, to be fair. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">I hope all the funeral goes well. Condolences to the full family. And may she rest in Heaven for eternity in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21503\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21503\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21503\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Anthony-Joshua-the-Queen-Elizabeth-II--2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Anthony Joshua meets the Queen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_21518\" style=\"width: 971px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21518\" class=\" wp-image-21518\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"961\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/JOSHUA-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joshua speaking in front of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The 34-year-old was in the headlines once again this week after agreeing terms to face Anthony Joshua in a &#8216;Battle of Britain&#8217; fight on December 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21506\" style=\"width: 687px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21506\" class=\" wp-image-21506\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-1.jpg 249w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/images-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">The Queen with Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although contracts are yet to be signed, promoter Eddie Hearn recently revealed that Joshua wanted to fight his heavyweight rival as soon as possible, <strong>even if it meant a 60-40 purse split in favor of the Gypsy King.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21508\" style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21508\" class=\" wp-image-21508\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-7.jpg 252w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-7-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prince William donning a pair of boxing gloves.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Condolences also from <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>The USA Boxing News<\/em><\/span>. We have always appreciated Queen Elizabeth\u2019s love of boxing, and we know with the entire Royals&#8217; love of the sport, boxing will continue to be the huge attraction it is in Great Britain and the entire United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21328\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"922\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp 922w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Olekandr Usyk outhustles a listless Anthony Joshua to retain WBO\/IBF\/WBA\/IBO heavyweight titles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by John and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>Laziness is a secret ingredient that goes into failure. But it&#8217;s only kept a secret from the person who fails.<\/em> \u2013 Robert Half<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>August 20 \u2013 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/em>.\u00a0 In another entirely forgettable heavyweight championship bout, and for the second time in a year, Oleksandr Usyk once again defeated a plodding Anthony Joshua to retain his Heavyweight laurels.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Mind you, neither \u201ccombatant\u201d had fought since their first unremembered bout 11 months ago on September 25, 2021.\u00a0 While Usyk was milking his laurels by apparently taking part in the Ukraine War, though there <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>appears to be<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> no snapshots available of him actually in the trenches, Joshua just sat things out while waiting for the automatic rematch to take place. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sadly, after another twelve, dreary rounds of boxing, the bout was certainly not worth the wait.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21348\" style=\"width: 718px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21348\" class=\"wp-image-21348\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"708\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download-1.jpg 271w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua (L) and Usyk (R) going head-to-head in round ten.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Most of the blame must go to the former heavyweight king Joshua, who fought a smaller, blown-up cruiserweight in Usyk who has no solid heavyweight punch, only to display the courage of a fainting goat and the aggressiveness of a Pygmy three-toed sloth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">To make matters worse, Joshua assumed a crouching, bending style trying to make himself smaller. The strange strategy beckons one to ask, &#8220;why would a big guy ever want to be smaller?&#8221; Isn&#8217;t it the benefit of a big guy to actually be the bigger of the two? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Well <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>apparently,<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>\u00a0not in Joshua\u2019s world. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">By implementing that style, he actually made it easier for a smaller opponent like Usyk to find and land dozens of straight right jabs to his jaw consistently throughout the bout. Did he somehow believe that Usyk would simply get tired of hitting him?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>George Foreman was certainly not crouching when he faced Joe Frazier for Smokin&#8217; Joe&#8217;s heavyweight title in 1973, so <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>that Frazier<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> could land his shots better.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Joshua had every advantage in the book against Usyk, 35, except guts. As for <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>the<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> champion Usyk, he fared just slightly better, spending the night in his dull southpaw stance firing away half the time at Joshua\u2019s gloves, which may have taken the worst beating of the night, compared to the ex-champ\u2019s head and body. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>It was puzzling to those in attendance at the Jeddah Superdome why Joshua was content to throw so few punches against a foe who had the courage of a knight, but the punch of a nerf ball. To even infer that Usyk&#8217;s blows on Joshua were comparable to those of attacking mosquitos is actually an insult to mosquitos. The champion\u2019s wallops were more like annoying gnats or rice being thrown on a <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>newlywed<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> couple after their nuptials.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21349\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21349\" class=\"wp-image-21349\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images-1.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/images-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Joshua (L) attacking Usyk (R) in round nine.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>After losing his title to another fighter he should have beaten, most thought Joshua would be more aggressive and walk through his adversary\u2019s feather pillow shots and attack with his blistering blows.\u00a0 Sadly, except for Round 9, when Joshua finally decided the throw two punches at a time and actually had Usyk hurt for those brief three minutes, Joshua showed the world that he is still in reality a puncher. His performance <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>in round<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> 9 even harkened back to his slugging style, the same style that originally perched high above the heavyweight heap. Unfortunately, AJ lazily let Usyk off the hook.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Like a smart fish, Usyk never put himself in a position to get on the hook again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After that round, the former champ barely showed any life in the ring. You almost wanted someone to take his pulse between rounds to see if he was still alive.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">To his credit, Usyk, of Shypntsi, Ukraine, but now residing in Oxnard, CA, landed his Sunday punch plenty of times on the mummy-like Joshua, but the shots had the effect of a cap gun on a runaway freight train. After the first five rounds, the ex-champ who barely did enough to win a few of the early going, decided to stop punching and just shuffle forward as if his feet were encased in cement.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Seeing that Joshua was not going to put up a gallant battle to win back his laurels, Usyk got braver and fired more punches to the head and body.\u00a0 Although they did score, Joshua took them for the puff balls they were and just kept moving forward as if he was somnambulistic.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21350\" style=\"width: 781px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21350\" class=\"wp-image-21350\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download.jpg 290w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/download-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Usyk (L) landing a hard left uppercut to Joshua&#8217;s jaw (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">What was Joshua thinking of as the rounds were piling up with none being banked by him in middle sessions?\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">All he did was hand the overrated, boring southpaw Usyk an easy victory.\u00a0 Considering that Joshua lately possesses the chin as strong as a cord of balsa wood, the Ukrainian never ever came close to hurting the giant Brit.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Just when Joshua finally had a good round in the ninth, he allowed Usyk to win the last three frames to secure the win.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Surprisingly, there was one judge who saw Joshua winning the fight by scores of 115-113, but the other two officials had Usyk the victor by tallies of 115-113 and 116-112.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIf you knew my story, you would understand the passion,\u201d Joshua said cryptically after his embarrassing loss. \u201cI\u2019m telling you this guy [Usyk] to beat me tonight, maybe I could have done better, but it shows the level of hard work he must have put in so please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Joshua (24-3, 22 KO&#8217;s) added afterwards, \u201cI am mad at myself. Not at anyone, just myself. I was like I got to get out here, because I\u2019m mad. When you\u2019re angry you might do stupid things, so I was mad. But then I realized this is sport, let me do the right thing. I had to mentally take myself into a dark place to compete for the championship belts. I had two fights, one with Usyk and one with my emotions, and both got the better of me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21353\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21353\" class=\"wp-image-21353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1242622718.0.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Usyk still the heavyweight champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Joshua then appeared to be losing his mind when he took two of Usyk\u2019s title belts and threw them to the canvas and said to the audience, \u201cI\u2019m not a 12-round fighter? Look at me, I\u2019m a new breed of heavyweight,\u201d said Joshua. \u201cAll of them heavyweights, Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey, they say \u2018he doesn\u2019t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano,\u2019 because I\u2019m not f**king 14 stone (200 pounds). That\u2019s why. I\u2019m 18 stone (250 pounds). I\u2019m heavy.\u201d Really? Has he forgotten that both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder were his size or bigger and they fought three amazing, courageous bouts throwing caution to the wind and fighting their proverbial hearts out.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">He also failed to state that those great champions like Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano fought hard for fifteen rounds, not twelve rounds like they fight today.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">If his nutty words were not enough, Joshua then for some unknown crazy reason wrapped himself again with the Ukrainian flag and pranced around the ring uttering strange unintelligible pronouncements about Ukrainian history and their inherent courage. What he should have done was use that flag like a cape and fly back the Britain to re-assess his boxing career and dig up his long-lost courage like a pirate\u2019s treasure hidden off the coast Jamaica.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Even Joshua\u2019s fan club members would not be so delusional to put him in the class of those great fistic champions. No one will be thinking of Joshua once his days are finished, which they appear to be now. Hasn\u2019t he noticed the DEAD-END sign in front of him?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The ex-champion who appears to have lost his heart in the sport, plans to return to the ring before Christmas. \u201cI\u2019m a fighter for life,\u201d remarked Anthony. \u201cThe hunger never dies.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>While that hunger appeared to have died this night, hopefully for Joshua and the sport of boxing, he can re-emerge as the ring killer that he once was, instead of the confederate fighter masquerading as a <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>textbook<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> boxer he tried to emulate in his two recent embarrassing loses against the overblown cruiserweight Usyk.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21370\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21370\" class=\"wp-image-21370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_3063.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) at the Joshua-Usyk fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>As for Usyk (20-0, 13 KO\u2019s), there are talks of him fighting Tyson Fury, which one should not hold their breath for since the contest is a mismatch of epic proportions. Usyk has nothing to beat Fury, nor Deontay Wilder for that matter. Usyk stated, \u201cI\u2019m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I\u2019m sure, I\u2019m convinced he wants to fight me. I want to fight him. If I\u2019m not fighting Tyson Fury, I\u2019m not fighting at all. I devote this victory to my country, my family, to my team, to all the people, militaries who are defending the country. This is already history. Many generations are going to watch this fight, especially when someone <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>tried<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> to beat me hard, but I withstood it and turned it a different way.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>After the fight the legendary Roberto Duran who was seated at ringside was not impressed by Joshua&#8217;s <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>performance<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">.<\/span>\u00a0 \u201cJoshua did not apply enough pressure,&#8221; remarked Duran.\u00a0 &#8220;He was too slow at throwing his punches. When a boxer moves around very fast in front of you like Usyk did, Joshua should have concentrated on the jab more. He was more tired in the fight than Usyk.\u201d When asked if Usyk was more inspired by the events in Ukraine, Duran responded, \u201cI don\u2019t think so at all.\u201d Duran also thought it is very possible that Usyk will fight Tyson Fury next.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With any luck, the Fury-Usyk match can take place, so the heavyweight division will have only one true champion &#8211; namely Tyson Fury.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For the forgettable rematch, both fighters earned a 50\/50 split of the purse bid, which should net each of them \u00a350 million ($58,775,250.00 in U.S. Dollars). Joshua will also take home substantial additional millions from various sponsorships and endorsements relating to the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How long that gravy train will continue to exist for Joshua based upon his last two lacklustre performances is anyone\u2019s guess. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21328\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"922\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk.webp 922w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Anthony-Joshua-Usyk-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Will Joshua enter the ring with his guts and punch or will Usyk win in another\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b>bore-fest?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><b>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">For fight fans around the globe there is nothing bigger and better than a great Heavyweight <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Championship<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> bout. This was actually last seen when Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder squared off in their classic third fight to end their fistic trilogy to become one of the greatest fights of the ages.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Possibly, the same can be said for the second chapter of the Anthony Joshua &#8211; Oleksandr Usyk matchup. With that said though, preferably history does not repeat itself and the fans again get mistreated to another bore-fest of <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>heavyweight<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> proportions.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">With three of the four recognized heavyweight world titles on the line this weekend at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Saudi Arabia, hopefully Joshua will enter the <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>ring re<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">-electrified and <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>reinvigorated<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> to take back what was originally his. Not that Usyk is a bad champion. His unbeaten record, which includes him capturing both the undisputed Cruiserweight Championship and three out of four Heavyweight titles clearly speak for itself. The problem is that his fights are about as exciting as a shuffleboard tournament played at a South Florida senior center, and he also sadly possesses the typical Eastern European charisma, which is essentially no charisma at all.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #202121;\">Against nearly everyone&#8217;s expectations, this past September saw the heavyweight landscape obliterated when Oleksandr Usyk scored a decision victory over the popular and powerful Anthony Joshua to win the WBA, IBF and WBO championships. Now the two men will battle one more time as Joshua tries to kickstart his third reign as world champion, while Usyk tries to secure and retain the laurels, he rightly won last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21329\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"957\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser.png 770w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/usyk-joshua-saudi-presser-700x394.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #202121; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prior to his bout with Joshua, Usyk had previously unified all four world championships at cruiserweight in 2018 when he won the Cruiserweight World Boxing Super Series by defeating Murat Gassiev in the tournament finals. He later made his heavyweight debut in 2019, scoring two sleep worthy wins over Chazz Witherspoon and Derek Chisora before beating a somewhat confused and unmotivated Joshua over 12 rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 12pt 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #202121;\">To Joshua&#8217;s credit, after his first loss to Andy Ruiz, which ended with him being KO&#8217;d in a stunning fashion in June of 2019, Joshua did manage to come back six months later in December 2019 to reclaim his three world titles with a unanimous points decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">This time around, Joshua has to rely upon his punching power &#8211; the same punching power that once stopped Wladimir Klitschko and 21 others in his 26-fight career. He also has to bring into the ring a big basket of guts along with the same courage that was once granted to the Cowardly Lion by the Wizard of Oz to re-fortify his stature in the sport in general, and the heavyweight division in particular, that has been essentially eclipsed by both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;He has to fight like a big guy. He can&#8217;t sit there and tag with this guy, he&#8217;s got to hit him with big shots,&#8221; said former heavyweight king and Hall of Famer Holyfield<em>. <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;If you got a little brother. If you try to keep up, he moves too much, you&#8217;ve got to grab him and put all that weight on him and let him feel that you&#8217;re the stronger one and this is a big guy fight and there isn&#8217;t no way he can beat you in a big guy fight&#8230;.I know both of the guys are capable of winning, it&#8217;s just who does it that night when the pressure happens. The fact of the matter is how a person thinks. I knew what my thinking was going to be in there. I always said that every guy that got the best of me was a guy lighter than me with fast hands, I sat there watching. But that&#8217;s what big guys used to do when they were in front of me, I was so good they sat there watching and then the fight is over.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Perhaps Joshua should heed the advice of Holyfield a fighter who certainly rose to the occasion many times in his long, brilliant career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">As a better enticement for the fighters, especially to Joshua, is that the winner of the rematch will without question have their eye on a potential, highly lucrative bout with WBC champion Tyson Fury, with the victor to be crowned the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. Though the wildcard Fury has claimed to be retired &#8212; after seemingly unretiring for a handful of days &#8212; the possibility of winning all four Heavyweight titles, along with a purse of over $100 million, could easily, as proclaimed in the iconic movie <em>The Godfather,<\/em> be an offer he can&#8217;t\u00a0 refuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Prediction:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As in Beatle&#8217;s lore, will Joshua <em>Get Back<\/em> his Heavyweight Championship laurels by training hard for <em>Eight Days a Week<\/em>, or will he sink like a <i>Yellow Submarine<\/i>\u00a0and leave the ring singing <em>I\u2019m a Loser<\/em>\u00a0while he takes <em>The Long and Winding Road<\/em> into retirement and straight into the black hole and bastions of &#8220;what could have been?&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In his tune <em>Glass Onion<\/em>, John Lennon refers back to his classic song, <em>I am the Walrus<\/em>, when he says, &#8220;Here\u2019s another clue for you all, the walrus was Paul.&#8221; In this fight, the clue from us all will be that Usyk will fall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>Tomorrow Never Knows<\/em>&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Usyk vs. Joshua 2 fight card, odds<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Oleksandr Usyk (c) -200 vs. Anthony Joshua +170, WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Filip Hrgovic -1000 vs. Zhilei Zhang +250, heavyweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Callum Smith -1100 vs. Mathieu Bauderlique +700, light heavyweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Badou Jack vs. Richard Rivera, cruiserweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Jose Alatorre, super lightweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ramla Ali vs. Crystal Garcia Nova, women&#8217;s super-bantamweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Andrew Tabiti vs. James Wilson, heavyweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ben Whittaker vs. Petar Nosic, light heavyweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Daniel Lapin vs. Jozef Jurko, light heavyweights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Bader Al Samreen vs. Faud Taverdi, super lightweights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Viewing information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Date:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> 20 | <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Location: Jeddah<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Superdome &#8212; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Start time:<\/strong>12 p.m. ET (Main event expected around 5:15 p.m. ET)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>How to watch\/stream: <\/strong>DAZ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20787\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"695\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1.png 1008w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mail-2-1-4x1.png 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0Artur Beterbiev Destroys Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds to become WBC\/WBO\/IBF Light Heavyweight Champion at the Hula Theater in Madison Square Garden<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20835\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FR7VgvGVgAAmx7B.0.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Robeisy Ramirez KOs Abraham Nova in featherweight co-feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>STORY BY ALEX RINALDI AND JOHN RINALDI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>UNDERCARD STORIES BY TOP RANK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>NEW YORK (June 18, 2022)<\/strong> \u2014 In the year 1979, the southern rock band from Florida known as <em>Molly Hatchet<\/em>\u00a0 released their epic and most popular song &#8211; <em>Flirtin&#8217; with Disaster<\/em>.\u00a0 The song began as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">I&#8217;m travelin&#8217; down the road<br \/>\nI&#8217;m flirtin&#8217; with disaster<br \/>\nI&#8217;ve got the pedal to the floor,<br \/>\nMy life is running faster&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Interestingly enough, people tend to flirt with disaster in many different ways. Sometimes it is doing daredevil acts or engaging in bad relationships. Sometimes it is risking money on long shots or setting up a pup tent in the middle of a hurricane. In the world of boxing flirting with disaster is now declared as entering the ring against Artur Beterbiev.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As his record indicates, Beterbiev, who bears a striking resemblance to the Kryptonian villain Non played by Jack O&#8217;Halloran in the Christpher Reeve <em>Superman<\/em> and <em>Superman II<\/em> films,\u00a0 has a 100% knockout record on his ledger of professional fights. That record is so established that it should be added and carved onto Moses&#8217; tablet of the Ten Commandments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Frankly, a person has a better chance of surviving a firing squad of machine gun bullets while tied to fence door then going the distance against the now three belt Light Heavyweight Champion Beterbiev.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Unfortunately for the sturdy and rugged WBO Light Heavyweight Champ Joe Smith Jr., he found this out the hard and painful way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To his credit, Smith is a tough fighter and was a good champion. He is also fearless and packs a big punch of his own as his 22 KO&#8217;s indicated. Against Beterbiev, however, he was like the early American <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">revolutionarie<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">s<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> against the vast British army &#8211; he was outgunned and outmanned. Unlike General George Washington who accepted this fact and fought a war of attrition and eventually bested the formidable British through successful battles of hit and run and retreating when necessary to drain them of their ability to wage war, Smith went straight at Beterbiev.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sadly for the New York union laborer Smith, little did he know he needed a whip, a chair, and a pistol along with his fists to find success with that game plan.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As result, with less than 44 seconds remaining in round two after suffering two previous knockdowns, he was stopped after receiving one more sledgehammer right hand blow to his left ear. That punch sent him staggering and stumbling to the ropes three sheets to the wind and firmly on the dark side of Queer Street, prompting Harvey Dock to stop the fight there and then.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20836\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20836\" class=\"wp-image-20836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503.webp 930w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3503-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Beterbiev (L) landing a hard left hook to Smith&#8217;s jaw in round two.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">When the dust settled, WBC\/IBF ruler Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) had defeated Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) Saturday evening at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and captured Smith&#8217;s title along with the recognition of possibly being one of the premier hitters in boxing today and one step closer to fully unifying the light heavyweight division.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although Smith started off well in the opening round fighting behind the left jab, with less then five seconds left in the stanza Beterbiev nailed Smith with a clubbing overhand right hand that sent Smith sailing to the canvas. While it was a flash knockdown, it also proved to be a harbinger and a gypsy curse of bad things to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With his solid fan base of New York fans and fellow union workers on hand trying to root him on, things only got worse for the Long Island native in the second, as a left hook that landed with the power of an anvil thrown off of the top floor of the Empire State Building, crashed Smith back to the canvas and nearly through the ropes. Like the courageous warrior he is, Smith bravely rose to his feet, but the end was near, actually very near. Like a storm of pure violence, Beterbiev landed another rain of thudding uppercuts, followed by another overhand right hand that left the referee with no other choice but to stop the fight and save the game Smith from further punishment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20829\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20829\" class=\"wp-image-20829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-1024x744.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-1536x1115.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-10.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Beterbiev celebrating after his huge KO win.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;My coach told me it&#8217;s not too far until I become a good boxer,&#8221; Beterbiev said. &#8220;Joe\u2019s a little bit open, and it was more easy for me to get him. Both of us have a good punch, and both tried to connect first. I&#8217;m lucky that I was first.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sitting at ringside was British contender Anthony Yarde, who may be in line for a shot at Beterbiev this fall, though Beterbiev&#8217;s real preference is a unification fight with WBA champion Dmitry Bivol, the same fighter who recently defeated Canelo Alvarez in a torrid points win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20830\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-1536x1145.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-9.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cUnification fights are more interesting, more motivating,\u201d Beterbiev said. \u201cI prefer\u00a0unification fight. I want to be undisputed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Ramirez Topples Nova in Featherweight Co-Feature<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Cuban southpaw\u00a0star Robeisy Ramirez (10-1, 6 KOs) announced his presence as a featherweight contender in a big way with an even bigger left hand. Ramirez knocked out the previously unbeaten Abraham Nova (21-1, 15 KOs) in the fifth round to pick up the USBA and WBO Global belts. Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, feinted with a right hand to the body and then came over the top with left that separated Nova from his senses.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20833\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20833\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20833\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-1536x1088.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-6-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Cuban southpaw star Robeisy Ramirez (L) staring down Abraham Nova (R) before scoring his thrilling KO win.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ramirez said, \u201cIt was all about the strategy. I\u2019m blessed to work with Ismael Salas, who is a genius in my corner. It really was about setting up that shot. If you watch the fight, it was about working, tapping the body until that opening was created. I knew he was dangerous, so I had to be careful, but when I saw my opening, I took it and I finished the fight.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>In other results:<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Featherweight:\u00a0<\/strong>Bruce Carrington (4-0, 3\u00a0KOs) RTD 5 Adrian Leyva (3-3-1, 1 KO). Carrington, the latest fistic prodigy from Brownsville, Brooklyn, authored a power punching clinic that forced Leyva to remain on his stool following the fifth round. He landed 69 of 121 power shots, including 11 of 17 in the fifth round. Leyva entered the fight riding a four-bout unbeaten streak.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20828\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20828\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20828\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-1536x1073.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-11.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Bruce Carrington (R) landing a hard left to the jaw of Adrian Leyva (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Welterweight: <\/strong>Jahi Tucker (8-0, 5 KOs) TKO 4\u00a0D&#8217;Andre Smith (11-2, 5 KOs), 2:27. Tucker, from Deer Park, New York, thrilled the home region fans with a relentless offensive display that prompted the commission to advise referee Shawn Clark to stop the fight. Tucker buzzed Smith in the second round, but Smith somehow weathered the storm to\u00a0survive two more rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Junior Featherweight:\u00a0<\/strong>Floyd Diaz\u00a0(5-0, 1\u00a0KO)\u00a0UD 6\u00a0Daniil Platonovschi\u00a0(4-1, 2\u00a0KOs). Scores: 60-54 2x and 59-55. Diaz cruised to a clear points win in a battle of unbeaten prospects, and he did so with a heavy heart. Earlier Saturday, Diaz&#8217;s grandfather,\u00a0Juan Demetrio Diaz, passed away at the age of 68. Diaz honored his memory with a boxing tour de force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Middleweight:\u00a0<\/strong>Troy Isley\u00a0(6-0, 4 KOs) TKO\u00a06\u00a0Donte Stubbs (6-6, 2\u00a0KOs), :38. Isley, a U.S. Olympian, became the first man to stop Stubbs in a one-sided power punching display. Isley knocked down Stubbs at the end of the fourth, then ended the fight with a straight right hand early in the sixth. Stubbs rose to his feet on wobbly legs, and\u00a0referee Charlie Fitch waved it off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Junior Middleweight:\u00a0<\/strong>Wendy Toussaint (14-1, 6 KOs)\u00a0UD 8\u00a0Asinia Byfield\u00a0(15-5-1, 7 KOs). Scores: 79-73 3x.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Junior Middleweight:\u00a0<\/strong>Jahyae Brown (11-0, 8\u00a0KOs) UD 6 Keane McMahon (7-3, 4 KOs). Scores: 60-54 and 58-56 2x.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>P<\/strong><strong>hotos from Mikey Williams \/ Top Rank via Getty Images<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Roberto Duran&#8217;s take on Canelo Alvarez&#8217;s recent points loss to Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20542\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20542\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20542\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bivol-canelo-result1-Boxing-Photos-2-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bivol (R) nailing Canelo (L)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;It hurt me how Canelo lost. Thought I was a bit smarter. Canelo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">didn&#8217;t prove anything. I saw him fight like an amateur.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Robert Duran-<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"attachment_20814\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-shows-no-fear-against-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-in-their-first-bout..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20814\" class=\" wp-image-20814\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-shows-no-fear-against-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-in-their-first-bout..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-shows-no-fear-against-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-in-their-first-bout..jpg 549w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-shows-no-fear-against-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-in-their-first-bout.-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-shows-no-fear-against-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-in-their-first-bout.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Boxing: WBC Welterweight Title: Roberto Duran (L) in action vs Sugar Ray Leonard during fight at Olympic Stadium. Montreal, Canada 6\/20\/1980<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">CREDIT: Neil Leifer (Photo by Neil Leifer \/Sports Illustrated\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20813\" style=\"width: 661px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-vs.-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-first-bout..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20813\" class=\" wp-image-20813\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-vs.-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-first-bout..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-vs.-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-first-bout..jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-vs.-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-first-bout.-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-vs.-Sugar-Ray-Leonard-first-bout.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard first bout. Duran invented the blue print on how to beat a great boxer.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20811\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20811\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20811\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest.-929x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest.-929x1024.jpg 929w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest.-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest.-768x847.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest.-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/July-2021-website-Roberto-Duran-smacks-Pipino-Cuevas-with-a-hard-left-jab-in-their-1983-slugfest..jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Roberto Duran smacks Pipino Cuevas with a hard left jab in their 1983 slugfest<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20809\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-slugs-away-with-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-their-1983-classic-bout..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20809\" class=\" wp-image-20809\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-slugs-away-with-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-their-1983-classic-bout..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-slugs-away-with-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-their-1983-classic-bout..jpg 505w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-slugs-away-with-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-their-1983-classic-bout.-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-slugs-away-with-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-their-1983-classic-bout.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran slugs away with Marvelous Marvin Hagler in their 1983 classic bout. The fight that most people thought Hands of Stone won.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20808\" style=\"width: 684px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/duran-moore3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20808\" class=\" wp-image-20808\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/duran-moore3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/duran-moore3.jpg 575w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/duran-moore3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/duran-moore3-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">A savage overhand right by Roberto Duran distorts Davey Moore&#8217;s face near the end. Duran scored a TKO in the eighth round to defeat Davey Moore, for the WBA junior middleweight title at Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20812\" style=\"width: 679px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-lands-a-right-uppercut-on-Iran-Barkley..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20812\" class=\" wp-image-20812\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-lands-a-right-uppercut-on-Iran-Barkley..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-lands-a-right-uppercut-on-Iran-Barkley..jpg 630w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-lands-a-right-uppercut-on-Iran-Barkley.-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Roberto-Duran-lands-a-right-uppercut-on-Iran-Barkley.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran lands a right uppercut on Iran Barkley.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Former heavyweight king Deontay \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d Wilder is honored with a bronze statue<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-poses-with-his-statue..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20631\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-poses-with-his-statue..webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-poses-with-his-statue..webp 592w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-poses-with-his-statue.-282x300.webp 282w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-poses-with-his-statue.-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Story by John and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><em>May 2022 \u2013 Tuscaloosa, Alabama<\/em>. Years ago shortly before his death, actor Ray Bolger, who portrayed the Scarecrow in the classic 1939 movie <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, was asked whether he received residuals from the endless telecasts of the endearing film, he remarked, \u201cNo, just immortality. I\u2019ll settle for that.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20627\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20627\" class=\"wp-image-20627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala..webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala..webp 920w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala.-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala.-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-seen-here-with-artist-Caleb-OConnor-will-have-a-statue-in-Tuscaloosa-Ala.-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sculptor Caleb O\u2019Connor (L) and Deontay Wilder (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The same goes when individual has a statue erected in one\u2019s honor \u2013 they experience a similar sense of immortality.\u00a0 Former WBC heavyweight king Deontay \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d Wilder must feel the same way now after a bronze statue of him was unveiled at the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ceremony was presented by the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Statues have been erected of Gods, War Heroes, Presidents, and other famous icons, including the Statue of Liberty, for over 45,000 years. In the last century Prize Fighters and famous ring Champions such as Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Primo Carnera, Joe Frazier, Randolph Turpin, Larry Holmes, Ingemar\u00a0Johansson, Roberto Duran, Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Jack Johnson, Julio Cesar Chavez, John L. Sullivan, Tony Demarco, Stanley Ketchel, Carmen Basilio, Mike Tyson, Joey Giardello, among others, have been added to those immortalized by the erection of statues in their honor. Now Deontay Wilder can be added to that exclusive list.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20626\" style=\"width: 967px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Arreaola6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20626\" class=\" wp-image-20626\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Arreaola6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"957\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Arreaola6.jpg 634w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Arreaola6-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Arreaola6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Deontay Wilder (L) vs. Chris Arreaola (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The hometown hero Wilder, 36, was on hand with his family and hundreds of fans who showed up to honor the fistic great.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The live-sized 6\u2019 7\u201d bronze statue of the ex-champion is located outside of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) building on Jack Warner Parkway. It was sculpted by local artist Caleb O\u2019Connor. Unlike the 220 to 250 pounds that Wilder weighed during his boxing career, the statue\u2019s weight is 830 pounds!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">A visibly shaken Wilder said before the crowd in attendance, &#8220;For the first time in my life, I&#8217;m at a loss for words. This is generational wealth. This is black excellence. This is greatness. This is a monumental moment for me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cWe are excited to unveil this highly anticipated piece of public art featuring the Bronze Bomber \u2013 Tuscaloosa\u2019s world-champion boxer \u2013 and created by Caleb O\u2019Connor, who has adopted Tuscaloosa as his home and has created many other beautiful pieces in our city,\u201d said Mayor Walt Maddox.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20630\" style=\"width: 863px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/L-R-Statue-Artist-Caleb-OConnor-and-Deontay-Wilder-with-the-statue..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20630\" class=\"wp-image-20630 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/L-R-Statue-Artist-Caleb-OConnor-and-Deontay-Wilder-with-the-statue..webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/L-R-Statue-Artist-Caleb-OConnor-and-Deontay-Wilder-with-the-statue..webp 592w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/L-R-Statue-Artist-Caleb-OConnor-and-Deontay-Wilder-with-the-statue.-275x300.webp 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/L-R-Statue-Artist-Caleb-OConnor-and-Deontay-Wilder-with-the-statue.-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Deontay Wilder standing with sculptor Caleb O\u2019Connor next to the statue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cOur organization has long supported Deontay Wilder and his journey to becoming a heavyweight champion. We\u2019re proud of his accomplishments and are thrilled the visitor center will be home to this incredible statue,\u201d said Don Staley, president and CEO of TTS. \u201cHis championship title has put our community, Deontay\u2019s hometown, on the map and his statue will pay tribute to that.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Deontay Wilder began his boxing career in Tuscaloosa when he turned 20. In 2007 he won the Golden Gloves competition and took Gold in the U.S. National Championships. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wilder captured the Bronze medal, which he embraced in his nickname of \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d that he used from his first professional fight onward.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20625\" style=\"width: 813px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20625\" class=\"wp-image-20625 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"803\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-vs-Bermane-Stiverne.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Deontay Wilder (R) belting Bermane Stiverne (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On January 17, 2015, Wilder outpointed Bermaine Stiverne over 12 rounds to capture the WBC heavyweight championship.\u00a0 During his reign of terror, he defended his title ten times, including a 12-round draw over Tyson Fury.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury would dethrone Wilder on February 22, 2020, with a 7<sup>th<\/sup> round TKO and in their third battle, Fury KO\u2019d Deontay in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> round on October 9, 2021.\u00a0 The third fight between Wilder and Fury would go down as one of the greatest heavyweight battles of all time, where both men were brutally battered to the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Because the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title holder Anthony Joshua at the time was afraid to face Wilder in a unification fight, most historians regard Wilder as the true heavyweight champion.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KO\u2019s) still is not finished with the sport.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20623\" style=\"width: 787px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20623\" class=\" wp-image-20623\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-1536x1126.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-2048x1502.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wilder-Fury-23-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">(in color trunks) Deontay Wilder knocks down Tyson Fury a 2nd time in the 12 round at the Staple Center Saturday. The fight was draw between both fighters from the judges scoring . Los Angeles, CA. Dec 1,2018.Photo by Gene Blevins\/ZumaPress (Credit Image: \u00a9 Gene Blevins\/ZUMA Wire)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019ve been highly requested to come back,\u201d Wilder said, \u201cSo many people have told me, \u2018Come back, come back.\u2019 I\u2019d say I\u2019m back by popular demand. And the business of boxing needs me. When there\u2019s a thriving American champion, there\u2019s nothing like it. When there\u2019s not, you see it\u2019s dead. There\u2019s a drought. People know the difference now. I can&#8217;t stop right here. I must continue my journey. I have to, I have to.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20621\" style=\"width: 903px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-celebrates-his-new-statue-with-fans-on-hand.-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20621\" class=\"wp-image-20621\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-celebrates-his-new-statue-with-fans-on-hand.-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"893\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-celebrates-his-new-statue-with-fans-on-hand.-1.webp 592w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-celebrates-his-new-statue-with-fans-on-hand.-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-celebrates-his-new-statue-with-fans-on-hand.-1-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Wilder next to his life-like statue as the crowd cheers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The estimated cost of the statue was over $30,000. The sculptor Caleb O&#8217;Connor figured that he worked 12-15-hour days, six days a week, for two-and-a-half months \u2013 amounting to nearly 800 hours! The life-size likeness (Wilder is 6-foot-7) required O&#8217;Connor to build scaffolding in his Tuscaloosa art studio, from which he fell twice near the end of one particular sculpting marathon.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20617\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20617\" class=\"wp-image-20617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue..webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue..webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue.-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue.-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Deontay-Wilder-approaches-statue.-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Wilder approaches the statue as confetti floats in the air.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">&#8220;Definitely some bruises, and I think I might\u2019ve fractured a rib,&#8221; O&#8217;Connor said last week. &#8220;For a month after that, whenever I coughed or laughed it would hurt.\u00a0It was almost unbearable. I just sculpted too long into the night.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">All in all, it was a great honor for a proud champion, who may still have some more exciting ring exploits to come.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It appears that Deontay Wilder, like Ray Bolger the Scarecrow before him, has also settled for immortality.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Jermell Charlo clobbers Brian Castano to become boxing\u2019s first super welterweight champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20635\" style=\"width: 923px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano..png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20635\" class=\" wp-image-20635\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano.-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"913\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano.-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano.-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano.-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano.-2x1.png 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drives-a-left-hand-to-the-body-of-Castano..png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Charlo drives a left hand to the body of Castano<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Story by John and Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>The<\/em><em> battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved. &#8211;<\/em><em>Samuel Smiles<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the AT&amp;T Center last July 17, Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano engaged in an unmerciful battle where both combatants fought their hearts out. There were numerous occasions where each champion was wobbled and near the precipice of defeat. After twelve grueling rounds, with all the super welterweight titles at stake, the bout was declared a draw.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20638\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-first-time-in-Round-10..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20638\" class=\" wp-image-20638\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-first-time-in-Round-10..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-first-time-in-Round-10..jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-first-time-in-Round-10.-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-first-time-in-Round-10.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Charlo drops Castano for the first time in Round 10<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It was one of the best fights of the year and certainly one that was hard to top \u2013 that is until their rematch!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, Jermell \u201cIron Man\u201d Charlo, of Richmond, TX, entered the rematch wearing the WBA, IBF and WBC super welterweight championship belts, while the previously unbeaten Brian \u201cEl Boxi\u201d Castano, of Isidro Casanova, Buenos Aires, Argentina, climbed through the ropes with his WBO super welterweight belt. Both men at 32 are in the peak of their fistic abilities and they gave the fans on hand a clash they would soon not forget.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20637\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20637\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20637\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes..webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes..webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes.-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes.-768x472.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-bludgeons-Castano-along-the-ropes.-2x1.webp 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlo bludgeons Castano along the ropes.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the bell, Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KO\u2019s) came out fast and unloaded a plethora of jabs, rights and uppercuts that repeatedly nailed the advancing Castano to his head and midsection. The WBO king Castano, 153 \u00be, was moving forward, but by leading with his right crosses, instead of working behind his jab, he left himself an easy mark for the jolting combinations of the WBA\/WBC\/IBF king Charlo, 152 \u00be.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first three rounds were all Charlo as he battered his opponent with stabbing right hands and hooks to the ribs. While Castano managed to knock his adversary back with crackling right hands to the jaw, he was still woefully getting outpunched. What was surprising was that it was Charlo who wound up being the superior body puncher as he constantly used Castano\u2019s midsection as an archery target.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20636\" style=\"width: 918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10..webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20636\" class=\" wp-image-20636\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10.-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"908\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10.-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10.-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10.-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10.-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-drops-Castano-for-the-second-time-in-Round-10..webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Charlo drops Castano for the second time in Round 10.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Castano finally came alive in the fourth round as he began to throw double jabs, which made it easier for him to score with his hard right hands. Though Charlo was stunned by a few of the rights that graced his skull, he never allowed his man to take any bows and he immediately whipped off a fusillade of lefts and rights that had Castano backing away.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The non-stop action continued into Round Five as Charlo had Castano hurt with jarring hooks and rights. Just when it appeared as if the Argentine was in trouble, he stormed back and hammered Charlo with a left hook that sent him into the ropes. Before he could counter back, Charlo was stunned with a smashing right and left hook. Showing his herculean conditioning, Charlo dug in and answered back with a left hook of his own as he punched himself off the ropes and walloped his foe with a right and another left hook. The two then slugged it out with savage fists flying until the bell!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Castano had his best round in the sixth as his jab was sharper. Charlo continued to bang away with his fast left hooks, however, Castano made him pay by countering with blistering right hands that rocked Jermell. Although Castano was scoring well, Charlo never gave him a chance to admire his handiwork as he always fired back with his own weapons of destruction.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Charlo came back in the seventh as he viciously attacked Castano\u2019s body, which was beginning to slow him down. Although uppercuts, jabs and hooks painfully bounced off Castano, he never gave up and attacked at the end of the session and even stunned Charlo once again with right hands.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The next two frames were give-and-take with both men\u2019s legs holding up quite well under the constant assault of leather. The two fought like the proud champions they were as they never gave the other a chance for a brief respite. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One thing was certain, it was that the concession stands would see little action as very few fans were willing to leave their seats to miss a second of the constant torrid action.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Going into the fateful tenth, Charlo had a commanding lead on two scorecards at 89-82 and 88-83, while one tally had it a little closer at 87-84. Either way it appeared that all Charlo had to do was remain on his feet for the remainder of the contest.\u00a0 He surely planned to do that, and at the same time was mentally formulating a plan whereby his opponent would not be so lucky. Charlo had no desire to have the fight go to the scorecards. His fists would wind up being the judge, jury and the executioner.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20634\" style=\"width: 892px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-L-and-Castano-R-fire-bombs-at-each-other..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20634\" class=\" wp-image-20634\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-L-and-Castano-R-fire-bombs-at-each-other..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-L-and-Castano-R-fire-bombs-at-each-other..jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-L-and-Castano-R-fire-bombs-at-each-other.-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Charlo-L-and-Castano-R-fire-bombs-at-each-other.-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Charlo -L- and Castano -R- fire bombs at each other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the sound of the bell for Round 10, Charlo stormed out and blasted away at Castano. A scorching right hand to the body, quickly followed by a left hook to the jaw sent Castano crumbling to the canvas like a bale of hay thrown off the top of a barn.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Referee Jerry Cantu moved in and began counting. Castano bravely rose at \u201csix\u201d and was quickly looked over by Cantu who \u00a0permitted the fight to continue.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Immediately, Charlo raced at his wounded prey and unleashed a volley of lefts and rights, that culminated with a smashing left hook to the head and another hook to the ribs. Castano hit the canvas again.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Like the Phoenix, Castano miraculously rose once more, but he was clearly two blocks down the alley from Queer Street as the referee stopped counting at \u201cone\u201d and ended the bout at 2:33 of the tenth round.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI could see that I was wearing him [Castano] out and was breaking him down,&#8221; said Charlo. &#8220;I feel like I really accomplished something very, very important, very, very major. Something that\u2019s gonna stand for a long time.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Castano said afterwards, \u201cHe [Charlo] was smarter this time. I felt that I won the first fight, but tonight he caught me and that was it. I feel like I still have a lot to give in boxing. I\u2019m happy with my performance despite the loss. I feel like there\u2019s a big room for corrections and improvements with my boxing.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The difference between the two battles was that Charlo was just in such incredible condition. He never took a round off and kept on unloading bombs all night.\u00a0 To his credit, Castano took some mighty shots, but eventually his body collapsed under the weight of the relentless exploding leather fists of Charlo.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Going into the fight, Charlo was the -210 favorite and guaranteed $1 million and will probably wind up with nearly $3 million after the PPV and live gate revenue are added.\u00a0 As for Castano, he was guaranteed $350,000 and will earn nearly $650,000 once the dust settles.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI\u2019m durable,\u201d remarked Charlo. I was going all 12, and unfortunately for Castano, my power got stronger by the rounds. This is legacy. This is something that is legendary. I\u2019m a legend. I knew Castano was going to give it his all. I knew I had trained very, very hard, but you all can see that I came in at 152 pounds because I was really in shape, and I wanted to make sure that this was my fight. I listened to my corner this time. I got in my bag around the seventh round. I started sitting down a little bit more instead of boxing so much and moving around. I saw that he was wearing down a little bit and I was breaking him down. I just saw my punches being more effective. I get stronger in the later rounds if they didn\u2019t know.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is the type of fighter that is hard to beat today. Charlo is a throwback to the great 154-pounders of the past.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next up for Charlo may be the WBO\u2019s top rated contender Tim Tszyu.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Charlo-Castano rematch was a ratings bonanza for the Showtime Network, which had its highest ratings in three years with an audience of 886,000 from its channel and streaming service.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The great sport of boxing is on a major upswing as fighters are going after unification bouts with all four titles at stake.\u00a0 If Charlo stays in the weight class and defends his laurels on a regular basis, he will soon punch himself into the superstar status.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Photos courtesy of Showtime<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PHOTO FLASHBACK<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20518\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20518\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20518\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-021-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>James &#8220;Light Out&#8221;Toney. (PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20537\" style=\"width: 804px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20537\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20537\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040.jpg 794w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-040-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Julio Cesar Chavez (L) vs. Pernell &#8220;Sweet Pea&#8221; Whitaker at the Alamo Dome San Antonio. (PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20525\" style=\"width: 804px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-028.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20525\" class=\" wp-image-20525\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-028.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-028.jpg 709w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-028-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-028-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evander Holyfield (L) vs, George Foreman (R) in1991 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. (PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20503\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20503\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20503\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00000001-006-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Mike Tyson knocking out Alex Stewart at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City., (PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT GALLERY PAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"162\" \/><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Jack Johnson and Joe Choynski in jail after their historic fight<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20481\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20481\" class=\"wp-image-20481 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-575x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-575x1024.jpg 575w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-768x1367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-863x1536.jpg 863w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-1151x2048.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Johnson-and-Choynski-in-jail.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Jack Johnson (third from the Right) and Joe Choynski (second from the Left) in jail after their historic 1901 fight that Choynski won by KO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/famous-boxing-quotes-from-legendary-fighters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20078\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/August-2020-website-Mike-Tyson-Quote..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/August-2020-website-Mike-Tyson-Quote..jpg 638w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/August-2020-website-Mike-Tyson-Quote.-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/August-2020-website-Mike-Tyson-Quote.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CLICK PHOTO TO GO TO USA BOXING NEWS<\/span> <em>FAMOUS BOXING\u00a0<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\"><i>QUOTES <\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PAGE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>______________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Alexis Arguello<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Former Featherweight, Super-Featherweight and Lightweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By John and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19749\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight.-1024x822.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight.-1024x822.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight.-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight.-768x616.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight.-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alexis-Arguello-drives-a-right-hand-through-the-guard-of-challenger-Ray-Mancini-in-their-1981-fight..png 1246w\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"525\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">CLICK THE PHOTO TO READ THE EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW OF THE LATE GREAT ALEXIS ARGUELLO<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK PHOTO TO READ STORY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">_________<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/roberto-duran-manos-de-piedra\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7865\"><b><\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7865 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-722x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001.jpg 1031w\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"790\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/roberto-duran-manos-de-piedra\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong>ROBERTO DURAN<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><em><strong>Manos de Piedra<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">________<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b><\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14643 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Boxing News Stories and Press Releases from<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><strong><em>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">T<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 48px; font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><em style=\"font-size: 48px;\">he Boxing Twins<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15627 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997.jpg 795w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>_________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-article__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-article__body\">\n<div class=\"cms\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">A statue of Evander &#8220;The Real Deal&#8221; Holyfield was erected in Atlanta, Georgia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_19572\" style=\"width: 565px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/July-2021-website-Former-cruiserweight-and-heavyweight-king-Evander-Holyfield-standing-next-to-his-statue-in-Atlanta.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19572\" class=\"wp-image-19572 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/July-2021-website-Former-cruiserweight-and-heavyweight-king-Evander-Holyfield-standing-next-to-his-statue-in-Atlanta.jpg\" alt=\"The Evander Holyfield statue is a monumental statue of famed professional boxer Evander Holyfield, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The statue was designed by sculptor Brian Hanlon and unveiled in front of State Farm Arena on June 25, 2021\" width=\"555\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/July-2021-website-Former-cruiserweight-and-heavyweight-king-Evander-Holyfield-standing-next-to-his-statue-in-Atlanta.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/July-2021-website-Former-cruiserweight-and-heavyweight-king-Evander-Holyfield-standing-next-to-his-statue-in-Atlanta-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/July-2021-website-Former-cruiserweight-and-heavyweight-king-Evander-Holyfield-standing-next-to-his-statue-in-Atlanta-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Evander Holyfield standing in front of his statue.<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Evander Holyfield statue is a monumental statue of legendary former undisputed Heavyweight Champion and Undisputed <\/b><b>Cruiserweight<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Champion<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0Evander Holyfield, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The statue was designed by sculptor Brian Hanlon and unveiled in front of State Farm Arena on June 25, 2021. The $90,000 cost of the statue was part of a $4.4 million investment in\u00a0<\/b><a style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\" title=\"List of public art in Atlanta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_public_art_in_Atlanta\">public art<\/a><b>\u00a0in Downtown,\u00a0<\/b><a style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\" title=\"Midtown Atlanta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Midtown_Atlanta\">Midtown<\/a><b>, and\u00a0<\/b><a class=\"mw-redirect\" style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\" title=\"Southwest Atlanta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southwest_Atlanta\">Southwest Atlanta<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">_________<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"Article-head\">\n<h1 class=\"Article-headline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>A new 10-foot bronze statue of Mike Tyson erected at Resorts World in Las Vegas<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.lasvegassun.com\/media\/img\/photos\/2021\/10\/22\/20211021_SUN_MikeTyson_Statue_0012_t653.jpg?214bc4f9d9bd7c08c7d0f6599bb3328710e01e7b\" alt=\"Mike Tyson Unveils Statue at Mulberry Street Pizzeria -\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-content\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-1\"><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">History has shown that the best way to immortalize a famous and noteworthy individual is to erect a statue of them.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-7\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-7\">\n<div id=\"Article-body\" class=\"article article-main-body Article-body\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-featuredImage\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Interestingly enough there are more statues of boxers than there are of any other athlete across the globe. Statues of Roberto Duran, Jack Johnson, Carmen Basilio, Rocky Marciano, Randy Turpin, ingemar Johansson, Jack Dempsey, Young Corbett III, Billy Backus, Stanley Ketchel, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Johnny Kilbane, Joey Giardello, Jersey Joe Walcot, <span class=\"yiv8446010967gmail-size10 yiv8446010967gmail-Helvetica10\">Tony DeMarco, <\/span>and John L. Sullivan, to name a few have been erected celebrating the great champions that they were; and there are two more on the way &#8211; Ezzard Charles and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-featuredImage\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Not surprisingly, a new fighter that has just made his way to bronze is none other than the iconic former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in his adopted home of Las Vegas. Tyson was recently honored <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVV6XmJr5VE\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">with the unveiling of a new statue<\/a> at Resorts World in Las Vegas. The statue, which\u00a0 stands at 10 feet tall and is situated outside of Mulberry Street Pizzeria. Tyson, one of the more popular fighters of all-time, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world from 1987 to 1990, then as WBC and WBA heavyweight champion in 1996.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-bodyContent\" data-use-autolinker=\"true\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;Mulberry Street Pizzeria owner and founder Richie Palmer is an avid boxing fan and felt that Tyson represents a prominent time in the sports world as well as Las Vegas,&#8221; read a news release by Mulberry Street Pizzeria. &#8220;He thought that it was time Tyson deserved to be honored with his own statue, which is something that the Resorts World team agreed with, so they worked together to make this happen.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>_________<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">RECENT FLASHBACK<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>TYSON FURY THE BEST HEAVYWEIGHT ON THE PLANET<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Tyson Fury KO\u2019s Deontay Wilder in Terrific Trilogy Triumph<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19434\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19434\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19434\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-18-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tyson Fury KO&#8217;s Deontay Wilder.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In one of the greatest and most exciting ring battles in the colorful history of the heavyweights, Tyson \u201cThe Gypsy King\u201d Fury retained his heavyweight championship in a devastating fashion after stopping the gallant Deontay Wilder in eleven rounds, before a packed crowd in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In doing so he has cemented himself firmly as the lone sentinel atop the Mt. Everest of the heavyweight division.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prior to the bout, former WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder declared, \u201cI want payback back in blood. \u00a0I will get my revenge. It\u2019s an eye for an eye.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remarkably, after nearly eleven slam-down rounds, Wilder almost got that \u201ceye for an eye\u201d especially in the fourth round when he crashed Tyson Fury twice to the canvas, only to have him survive and KO the brave challenger six rounds later.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wilder entered the ring wearing a mask, a strange headpiece, and a tooth-like and claw necklace,\u00a0looking very much like a sinister witch doctor hell bent on delivering his foe an evil brew of rights and lefts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fury, meanwhile waited in his dressing room listening to the band Lynyrd Skynyrd\u2019ss rendition of their classic rock song <em>Sweet Home Alabama<\/em>. Considering that it is Wilder who hails from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, not Fury, who happens to hail from Manchester, England, the song might have been a poke to Deontay that he would soon be resting in a grave under the ground there.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19435\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19435\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19435\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Wilder (L) and Fury (R) going on the attack.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Like all things in life, the end justifies the means, and in this case Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) scored three knockdowns in all, the final two in the eleventh frame which closed the curtain on Wilder\u2019s gutsy challenge, in front of a loud and frenzy crowd of 15,820.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cLike the great John Wayne said, iron and steel, baby,\u201d Fury said. \u201cI give God the glory for the victory. [Wilder] is a tough man. He took some big shots tonight. And I want to say that if it wasn\u2019t for Sugar Hill, America and Detroit\u2019s own, I wouldn\u2019t have gotten through that fight tonight.\u00a0 He said, \u2018get your jab working, big guy, and throw that right hand down the middle.\u00a0 That&#8217;s how the big dogs do it,\u2019 so that&#8217;s what I did.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As for Wilder, his effort should also be cheered.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI did my best, but it wasn\u2019t good enough,\u201d said Wilder afterwards. \u201cI\u2019m not sure what happened. I know that in training he did certain things, and I also knew that he didn\u2019t come in at 277 to be a ballet dancer. He came to lean on me, try to rough me up and he succeeded.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19419\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19419\" class=\" wp-image-19419\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-3-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Wilder dropping Fury in Round 4.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Wilder began the fight well throwing jabs and rights to the target-like body of Fury and combinations to the head. Fury responded with hard right crosses along with short lefts and uppercuts to the challenger\u2019s skull.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then came round three.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In third round, the action came to a boiling point when Fury unleashed a powerful right that sent Wilder sailing to the canvas, like a kite unleashed in a violent storm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b>Courageously, the game puncher from the American <\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>South<\/b><\/span><\/span><b> rose to his feet, and managed to survive the follow-up blows until the bell rang seconds later.<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sensing that Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) was on unsteady legs, in the fourth round Fury went after the former champ like a predator to end matters there and then.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Punch after Fury punch landed on the former champion as the crowd was gearing up for a funeral parade in the aisles when all of a sudden, like the legendary fighters of the past, the \u201cBronze Bomber\u201d exploded with a terrific short right followed by another sledge hammer overhand right, that sent Fury smashing to the canvas like a sunken British warship .<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19425\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19425\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19425\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-8-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tyson Fury (L) Deontay wilder (R) in action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Bravely, like Wilder the round before, Fury made it to his feet only to be knocked down again after another Wilder <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>fusillade<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span>floored the Brit for the second time in the round. Down for the count of \u201cnine\u201d the bell rang seconds after he got up to spare the champion from Wilder&#8217;s hangman&#8217;s noose of punches.<\/b><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Wilder started strong in the fifth, blasting Fury with more crippling rights. The \u201cGypsy King\u201d maintained his composure, digging to the body in close quarters.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Unfortunately<\/b><\/span><\/span><b style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> for Wilder, Fury appeared to <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">wither the <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial black, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>storm<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><b style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, while the challenger started to appear hurt and tired.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Possibly due to Fury\u2019s body shots as well as his constant pressure and leaning on Wilder, the challenger began to quickly slow down.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>While Wilder continued to land hard rights, Fury dropped him for the send time in the tenth the &#8211; courtesy of another wrecking ball right hand.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19424\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19424\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19424\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-7-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Both fighters clocking the other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>To his credit, and as a testament to his supreme courage, Wilder, like the great fighter he is, rose and survived the brutal stanza.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sadly for him, the survival would be short-lived since Fury was hell bent on finishing off Wilder before the former champ could land one of his thunderous right hands of <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>destruction of his own<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>In the first and eventually last minute of the <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>eleventh<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span>round, Fury clocked Wilder with another nuclear right to the temple that looked to knock Wilder somewhere between the clouds and the wild blue yonder.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Referee Russell Mora mercifully rescued the brave warrior, ending the fight at 1:10 of the round.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cIt was a great fight tonight, as good as any trilogy in history,\u201d said Fury. \u201cOctober 9, 2021, will go down in history, I hope. I always said I was the best in the world and he was the second-best. Don\u2019t ever doubt me.\u00a0 When the chips are down, I will always deliver.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19421\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19421\" class=\" wp-image-19421\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fury (R) landing a hard left hook.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>After the fight, Fury went over to Wilder and attempted to shake his hand. Wilder rebuffed the attempt and refused to acknowledge him. In his post-fight interview, Fury stated &#8220;I&#8217;m a sportsman. I went over to him to show some love and respect and he didn&#8217;t show it back. I will pray for him so that God will soften his heart.&#8221; Fury then added that it &#8220;was a great fight tonight, worthy of the best of trilogies.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Praise for the fight was immediate and profuse, with many describing it as one of the best heavyweight bouts in history. Promoter Bob Arum stated he had &#8220;never seen a heavyweight fight as magnificent as this&#8221; during his 57-year career in boxing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>For his work, Fury <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>received<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span>a $10 million guaranteed plus share of PPV revenue depending on PPV buys numbers. Set to clear between $12 to 15 million; while \u00a0Wilder pocketed a $8 million guarantee plus share of PPV revenue, which might clear him between $10 to $12 million.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With a fourth Fury-Wilder fight off the table, Fury can target the winner of the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/09\/26\/sports\/oleksandr-usyk-heavyweight-boxing.html\">the surprise winner of their bout late last month<\/a>. In theory, within 12 months, the heavyweight division could have a single champion.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Wilder, for his part, could regroup and take some tuneup fights, or he could make big-money matches in the aftermath of the Joshua-Usyk-Fury round-robin. The main point, for Fury, Wilder and fans, is that options abound for entertaining, high-stakes fights.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19429\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19429\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19429\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Tyson-Fury-vs-Deontay-Wilder-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-12-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Wilder (L) landing a shrp hook to Fury&#8217;s jaw (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cBoxing is big, and boxing is back,\u201d Javan Hill, Fury\u2019s trainer, said at the news conference. \u201cThe heavyweight division is flourishing.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><u>The Undercard<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>Sanchez KO\u2019s Ajagba<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the co-main event battle between two unbeaten heavyweights, Frank Sanchez (19-0, 13 KOs) scored one knockdown on his way to a comfortable, 10-round unanimous decision win over Efe Ajagba.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sanchez used his superior boxing skills to keep the hard-hitting Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) off-balance for the entire fight. The \u201cCuban Flash\u201d displayed his power as well, flooring Ajagba with a hard right in the seventh. A follow-up left hook which landed a tick after Ajagba\u2019s knee hit the canvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19437\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19437\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19437\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Efe-Ajagba-vs-Frank-Sanchez-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Frank Sanchez (R)stops Efe Ajagba (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ajagba made it to his feet and survived the round but never seriously threatened on his way to the first defeat of his career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sanchez said, &#8220;I knew I was going to win all the rounds because I\u2019m much better than him technically. I knew that if I connected, he would fall and he did fall. My game plan was always to frustrate him and go in for the attack.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u><br \/>\nHelenius Stops Kownacki<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Robert Helenius was even better against Adam Kownacki this time. In a rematch of their March 2020 slugfest which Helenius won via fourth-round TKO, Helenius battered Kownacki throughout to induce a stoppage at 2:38 of the sixth round.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI expected [this win] because, what does he have?\u201d Helenius said. \u201cDon\u2019t get me wrong. He\u2019s a good brawler, but I\u2019ve been fighting brawlers for 20 years. I know how to deal with them, even if they are hitting me low or behind the head. That doesn\u2019t bother me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19436\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19436\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19436\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Robert-Helenius-vs-Adam-Kownacki-10.09.21_10_09_2021_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Robert Helenius (L) clobbers Adam Kownacki (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Helenius used his height and length to box in the first, working the jab up and downstairs and briefly buckling Kownacki with a right toward the end of the stanza.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kownacki came alive in the second and third, throwing punches in bunches but earned a warning for two low blows that sank Helenius to his knees. The \u201cNordic Nightmare\u201d took over from that point on, bloodying Kownacki\u2019s nose and closing his left eye with thudding power shots.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The steady hammering continued until the sixth, when Kownacki landing another low blow. Referee Celestino Ruiz examined Kownacki as he warned him and decide to halt the action.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cRight now, I want to go home to my family,\u201d Helenius said. \u201cI\u2019ve been away from them for four weeks. Then we can worry about what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>Anderson KOs Tereshkin<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jared \u201cBig Baby\u201d Anderson 10-0 (10 KOs) continued his rapid rise up the heavyweight ranks, stopping veteran Vladimir Tereshkin (22-1-1, 12 KOs) at 2:51 of the second round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI was a little anxious in the opening round,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cMy first pay-per-view card and all that. But I settled in and gave a great performance. I practiced what my coaches preached. On to the next one.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Anderson dominated from the opening bell, landing at will. In the second, a series of well-placed power shots drove Tereshkin toward the ropes where Anderson unloaded on his defenseless opponent until referee Kenny Bayless mercifully stopped the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI got great work in the gym with Tyson Fury,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cIron sharpens iron. Shout out to Toledo, my home. I hope I made the fans back home proud.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>In other action:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rising super middleweight Edgar Berlanga (18-0, 16 KOs) survived the first knockdown of his career to remain unbeaten, winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Marcelo Esteban Coceres (30-3-1, 16 KOs).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Berlanga controlled the first half of the bout, flashing his prodigious power which ultimately closed Coceres\u2019 right eye shut. Coceres began opening up in the sixth, catching Berlanga with a stiff left hook. He continued to enjoy pockets of success despite being outgunned.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coceres\u2019 best moment came in the ninth, when he countered a Berlanga left with a beautiful overhand right. Berlanga crashed to the canvas but the Brooklyn, New York gamely rose to his feet, pressing the action until bout\u2019s end.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rugged southpaw Vladimir Hern\u00e1ndez (13-4, 6 KOs) registered the finest victory of his career, outworking former unified super welterweight world champion Julian \u201cJ-Rock\u201d Williams (27-3-1, 16 KOs) to win a 10-round split decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hern\u00e1ndez won on two cards by scores of 97-93 and 96-94 respectively while a third card read 96-94 for Williams.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Williams got off to a strong start, countering the aggressive Hern\u00e1ndez with well-timed counters and opening a cut over his right eye. Hern\u00e1ndez never stopped coming forward, utilizing a dedicated body attack to gradually wear down. The non-stop assault culminated in a big 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round for Hern\u00e1ndez, who rocked Williams with a straight left that frame. The round was the margin of victory for Hern\u00e1ndez.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy \u201cEl Tren\u201d Ramirez (8-1, 4 KOs) picked up the most significant win of his young career, using his southpaw stance to befuddle the previously undefeated Orlando \u201cCapu\u201d Gonzalez (17-1, 10 KOs) over 10 rounds in a featherweight contest. Scores were 99-91 2x and 97-93.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Featherweight prospect Bruce \u201cShu Shu\u201d Carrington had a spotless professional debut, shutting out Texas native Cesar Cantu (3-2, 1 KO) by identical scores of 40-36.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Heavyweight upstart Viktor Faust (8-0, 6 KOs) knocked down Mike Marshall (6-2-1, 4 KOs) twice\u00a0 and finished off the Connecticut native in the third round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">(Photos by Ryan Hafey\/Premier Boxing<\/span> )<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">_________<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17309 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1-1024x718.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img675-1.jpg 1354w\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Boxing News Interviews with Legendary Fighters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18610 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Middle-Champion-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-his-fistic-prime..jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Middle-Champion-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-his-fistic-prime..jpg 587w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Middle-Champion-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-his-fistic-prime.-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Middle-Champion-Marvelous-Marvin-Hagler-in-his-fistic-prime.-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"801\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-interviews-with-lengendery-fighters\/\"><strong>Marvelous Marvin Hagler<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Former World Middleweight Champion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By John and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\">CLICK PHOTO TO READ MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER\u2019S ACCOUNTS OF THE GREATEST FIGHTS OF HIS CAREER, INCLUDING HIS HISTORIC BOUTS WITH HIS FELLOW LEGENDS ROBERTO DURAN, THOMAS \u201cHITMAN\u201d HEARNS AND SUGAR RAY LEONARD<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>_____________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Former Undisputed Middleweight Champion, Icon, and Ring Legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler passes away at age 66<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18503\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5773.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5773.jpg 672w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5773-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5773-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"934\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a sad day in the world of sports \u2013 the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away. He was 66\u00a0years old.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hagler\u2019s wife, Kay, confirmed the news saying, \u201cI am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In a life that saw him rise from the depths of despair, poverty, and violence, Hagler emerged as one of the most iconic and feared middleweight champions of all time, and eventually became a living legend and one of\u00a0<em>The Four Kings<\/em>\u00a0alongside Roberto Duran, Thomas \u201cHitman\u201d Hearns, and Sugar Ray Leonard.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5776.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18504\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5776.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5776.jpg 652w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5776-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5776-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"960\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of the\u00a0<em>Legends<\/em>, Hagler would later say, \u201cThe likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, and Tommy Hearns were true champions. There were some incredible fights between us, and I was happy to give them all an opportunity to fight me.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The four of them, also collectively known as the\u00a0<em>Four Legends<\/em>, were astonishingly coined that moniker while they were all still active fighters and dangerous adversaries of each other.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As with the Mercury Seven Astronauts who started America\u2019s Space Program, the\u00a0<em>Four Legends<\/em>\u00a0also carried in their soul and being the same \u201cright stuff\u201d that would transcend them to greatness; and w<\/strong><strong>ithin time, the\u00a0<em>Legends<\/em>, like the Astronauts,\u00a0 would all eventually stake their own claim to the stars.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Unlike many charmed athletes in less dangerous sports, Hagler and his fellow\u00a0<em>Legends<\/em>\u00a0earned their bones the hard way \u2013 they all came, they all went, and they all conquered. They also captured the hearts and minds of a generation of sports enthusiasts who reveled in their sheer strength, tenacity, conditioning, punching power, boxing acumen, and, most of all,\u00a0 the ability to violently knock out anyone who stood in their way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18502\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 857px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Marvin-Hagler-victory-defense-middleweight-title-Thomas-1985.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18502\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Marvin-Hagler-victory-defense-middleweight-title-Thomas-1985.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Marvin-Hagler-victory-defense-middleweight-title-Thomas-1985.jpg 344w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Marvin-Hagler-victory-defense-middleweight-title-Thomas-1985-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Marvin-Hagler-victory-defense-middleweight-title-Thomas-1985-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18502\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Marvelous Marvin Hagler after his victory and title defense of the World Middleweight Title over Thomas \u201cHitman\u201d Hearns in 1985<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>They also brought the big purse money down to the lower weights in a manner that was never seen before. It was as if four supermen of Krypton landed on Earth and became boxers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>While the fictional Cark Kent found Metropolis, a young Marvin Hagler, after the violent and deadly Newark, New Jersey riots of 1967, made his way to Brockton, Massachusetts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>After acclimating to New England, in 1969 Hagler took up boxing after walking into a gym owned by brothers Pat and Goody Petronelli, who soon became his lifelong trainers and managers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>So great was his natural talent that in 1973, only four years since putting on a pair of boxing gloves, Hagler would win the National AAU 165-pound title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18505\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18505\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-1024x688.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-1024x688.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-768x516.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-1536x1032.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-2048x1376.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2109-1x1.jpeg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18505\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Hagler (R) and Hearns (R) in their Classic ring battle in 1985.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>It would be the beginning of a ride that would take him to heights where few men had gone before or after; and by the end of his career, he would engage in some of the most memorable fights ever seen in the colorful history of boxing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>But before all that happened, he first had to get noticed by the boxing powers that be.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>For a long while, Hagler had difficulty finding high-profile opponents willing to face him. He even had a chance meeting with former Heavyweight Champion and ring great Smokin\u2019 Joe Frazier who told Hagler frankly, \u2018You have three strikes against you, you\u2019re black, you\u2019re a southpaw, and you\u2019re good.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Fortunately, besides his advice,\u00a0 Frazier also offered Hagler on two weeks\u2019 notice, an opportunity to fight Willie \u201cThe Worm\u201d Monroe, who was being trained by Frazier. Though Hagler lost the decision, the fight was very close and Monroe agreed to give Marvin a second match. In the rematch, Hagler knocked out Monroe in 12 rounds. He then later TKO\u2019d\u00a0<em>The Worm<\/em>\u00a0in two rounds in their third and final bout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18563\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: justify; width: 729px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/c27c4a8915ef02a78996905de9165cdddaef9cbf_hq.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18563\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/c27c4a8915ef02a78996905de9165cdddaef9cbf_hq.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/c27c4a8915ef02a78996905de9165cdddaef9cbf_hq.jpg 450w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/c27c4a8915ef02a78996905de9165cdddaef9cbf_hq-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/c27c4a8915ef02a78996905de9165cdddaef9cbf_hq-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18563\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Marvelous Marvin Hagler smashing Vito Antuofermo in their first fight that ended in a draw.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hagler\u2019s fortunes picked up even more when the famed promoter Bob Arum signed him up after Marvin\u2019s ten round decision win over top contender \u2018Bad\u2019 Bennie Briscoe in 1978.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>This would turn out to be the major break in his career.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>One year and six fights later, Hagler was finally offered a shot at the Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo on November 30, 1979. After fifteen grueling rounds, the fight was ultimately declared a draw and Vito retained his title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hagler, disappointed, but nonplussed, won his next three fights \u2013\u00a0 two by knockout. This securely placed him once again as the number one ranked middleweight contender.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Since he was the top contender, he automatically earned a crack at then current Middleweight Champion Alan Minter who recently defeated Antuofermo for the title.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18506\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18506\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616.jpg 801w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5616-2x1.jpg 2w\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18506\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Roberto Duran (L) and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) trading punches in their 1983 bout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In front of a sold-out crowd of Minter fans at the Wembley Arena in London, Marvin decimated Minter in three rounds to become the undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World. So upset was the crowd that they pelted Hagler with bottles and debris forcing him and his handlers out of the ring in fear of their lives. Though he was not awarded his title belt on the spot in the ring, with the win and the new title, Hagler would immediately change the entire landscape of the Middleweight division. Under his tenure, the middleweights would go from a relatively unpopular division to a huge marquee name division.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Hagler, like many great fighters before him, trained very hard for his fights. He also \u00a0had a an usual training regimen. \u00a0He would set up his training on Cape Cod and stay in motels that had closed for the winter. For his \u201croad work\u201d he would often wear actual army boots, calling running shoes \u201csissy shoes.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><strong>As Hagler said, \u201c<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re supposed to seclude yourself. All the great champions did the same. Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali up on his mountain at Deer Lake. They put themselves in jail. I put myself in jail\u2026.<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Every fighter has got be dedicated, learn how to sacrifice, know what the devotion is all about, make sure you\u2019re paying attention and studying your art.\u201d<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18507\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5778-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"717\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>With the undisputed Middleweight title in hand, Hagler defended his crown successfully seven times, all wins coming by way of stoppage. Suffice to say, at that juncture of his career, Marvelous Marvin appeared totally invincible.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then he made a decision that would eventually place him at the table to the join the Gods of the sport \u2013 he decided to defend his title against the iconic three-division World Champion Roberto \u201cManos de Piedra\u201d Duran, who was the then reigning WBA Junior Middleweight Champion on November 10, 1983 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In a bout that turned out to be an exciting, close, \u00a0back and forth fight, Roberto Dur\u00e1n was not only the first challenger to last the distance with Hagler in a world-championship bout, but against all odds, he was also winning the fight going into the 14<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round. \u00a0Duran was ahead by one point on two scorecards and even on the third. Fortunately for Hagler, with his left eye swollen and cut, and with Duran sporting a broken right hand, Marvelous Marvin was able to come on strong in the last two rounds to win the fight on a razor close fifteen round decision.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Because of the closeness of the outcome, the Duran fight like a Genie wish, opened the door for the other two\u00a0<em>Legends<\/em>, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard to walk through. As fate would have it, the three fights with these three legends would ultimately change the course of Hagler\u2019s championship reign, as well as his place in boxing history.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After winning two more title defenses by KO, Hagler took on the dangerous Thomas \u201cHitman\u201d Hearns on April 15, 1985 in Las Vegas, in a bout\u00a0 billed simply as \u201c<em>The Fight<\/em>\u201d (then later \u201c<em>The War<\/em>\u201d) and it lived up to both of its titles.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18508\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-831x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-768x946.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-1247x1536.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5777.jpg 1440w\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"806\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As if a fuse was ignited, at the sound of the bell for one, fireworks flew as Thomas Hearns went after Hagler throwing a volley of hard and dangerous punches in an all-out offensive to knock Marvin out. Though Hagler fired back punch for punch, within minutes into the bout, Hearns stunned the champion and opened a cut on Hagler\u2019s head that soon drenched his face in a bloody crimson mask. This give and take, furious fast-paced punching continued in round two as blood began to flow like a river down Hagler\u2019s face. Fearing the referee might stop the fight, in round three Hagler tagged Hearns with a terrific four punch combination culminating with a left to the jaw that dropped Hearns to the canvas, causing the referee to stop the fight when Hearns rose and appeared unable to continue.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18562\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18562 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marvelous-marvin-hagler-getty-images-1615683094-2x1.jpg 2w\" alt=\"Marvelous Marvin Hagler in training.\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18562\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Marvelous Marvin Hagler in training.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cTommy\u2019s a good fighter,\u201d Hagler said afterward, \u201cbut he\u2019s cocky. I had something for him.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though the fight lasted only lasted eight minutes, it is widely\u00a0 regarded as a boxing classic and one of the greatest fight of all-time. It would also turn out to be Hagler\u2019s crowning achievement in the ring.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As fight commentator Al Michaels said, \u201cIt didn\u2019t go very far, but it was a beauty!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And a beauty it was.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hagler agreed. \u201cA champion shows who he is by what he does when he\u2019s tested,\u201d remarked Marvelous Marvin. \u201c When a person gets up and says \u2018I can still do it\u2019, he\u2019s a champion. If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That\u2019s all I am. I live it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18509\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-1.jpg 272w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"422\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Two fights later, Hagler took on the third\u00a0<em>Legend<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Sugar Ray Leonard on April 6, 1987 in Las Vegas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Billed as the\u00a0<em>Super Fight<\/em>, Hagler battled Leonard in an exciting head to head contest for twelve punch-laden rounds with Leonard winning slightly by way of a split decision \u2013 a ruling that Hagler would forever disagree with.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Leonard won much of the early going, especially the first four rounds when Hagler fought righty instead of his natural southpaw stance. After he switched back to southpaw, Hagler then came on in the later rounds. The problem for Hagler was that he agreed to a large ring and only twelve rounds, when fifteen rounds were still being fought. Both pre-fight decisions would subsequently cost him greatly.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Two official ringside judges scored it for Leonard \u2013 \u00a0JoJo Guerra\u00a0 scored 118-110 and Judge Dave Moretti scored it 115-113: Meanwhile, the third judge Lou Filippo, scored it 115-113 for Hagler.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18510\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sugar-Ray-Leonard-V-Marvin-Hagler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18510\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sugar-Ray-Leonard-V-Marvin-Hagler.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sugar-Ray-Leonard-V-Marvin-Hagler.jpg 615w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sugar-Ray-Leonard-V-Marvin-Hagler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sugar-Ray-Leonard-V-Marvin-Hagler-2x1.jpg 2w\" alt=\"Sugar Ray Leonard (L) v. Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) in their 1987 bout.\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18510\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Sugar Ray Leonard (L) v. Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R) in their 1987 bout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI feel in my heart I\u2019m still the champ,\u201d Hagler had said after losing his title to Leonard. \u201cI really hate the fact that they took it from me, and gave it to, of all people, Sugar Ray Leonard. He is a phony. He\u2019s been protected all his life. Besides, if he hadn\u2019t become a boxer, he could have done other things. Me? I had nowhere else to go.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although the decision was disputed, Leonard refused to grant Hagler an immediate rematch, and Hagler retired a year later. He never fought again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18561\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-691x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-768x1138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-1037x1536.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-1382x2048.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NINTCHDBPICT000641480032-scaled.jpg 1728w\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"969\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Overall,\u00a0<\/strong>Hagler made twelve undefeated title defenses and holds the highest KO% of all undisputed middleweight champions at 78%. Additionally, his reign of six years and seven months as undisputed middleweight champion is the second longest of the last century, behind only Tony Zale, who reigned during WWII.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hearing of the news of Hagler\u2019s passing, promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank said, \u201cMarvelous Marvin Hagler was among the greatest athletes that Top Rank ever promoted. He was a man of honor and a man of his word, and he performed in the ring with unparalleled determination. He was a true athlete and a true man. I will miss him greatly.\u201d<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18511\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5800-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After the loss to Leonard, Hagler eventually moved to Italy, where he became a well-known action star in films. His roles include a US Marine in the films\u00a0<em>Indio<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Indio 2<\/em>. In 1996, he also starred alongside Giselle Blondet in\u00a0<em>Virtual Weapon<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Among his accolades, Hagler was a first rung Boxing Hall of Famer as well as was voted the Fighter of the Decade of the 1980\u2019s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for his fights, Marvelous Marvin Hagler later declared to\u00a0<em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>\u00a0that Roberto Duran was his toughest opponent. He also revealed that his battle with Thomas Hearns was the match that he was able to finally prove his greatness in.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18514\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/b3ce2b3f039f06bd991bbd563287b96b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18514\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/b3ce2b3f039f06bd991bbd563287b96b.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/b3ce2b3f039f06bd991bbd563287b96b.jpg 641w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/b3ce2b3f039f06bd991bbd563287b96b-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/b3ce2b3f039f06bd991bbd563287b96b-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"Middleweight Champion Marevlous Marvin Hagler with one of his prized cars\" width=\"641\" height=\"700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18514\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Middleweight Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler with one of his prized cars.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>(On a PERSONAL NOTE, Hagler was always friendly with us and was also a big\u00a0<\/strong><strong>fan of\u00a0<em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>. He even granted us one of the few detailed interviews of his career.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Hagler died leaving behind his second wife Kaye and five children and an estate reportedly valued\u00a0<strong>in the millions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Marvelous Marvin Hagler was one of those fighters that everyone took notice of. He never ventured a step backward and trained like a machine gearing up for battle. He was relentless, punishing, exciting, and sought to destroy his opponent in every single fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18513\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 893px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/082616_duranhaglerleonard.width-600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18513 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/082616_duranhaglerleonard.width-600.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/082616_duranhaglerleonard.width-600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/082616_duranhaglerleonard.width-600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/082616_duranhaglerleonard.width-600-2x1.jpg 2w\" alt=\"A recent photo of Roberto Duran (L), Sugar Ray Leonard (C), and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R).\" width=\"893\" height=\"594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18513\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-18513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>A recent photo of old foes Roberto Duran (L), Sugar Ray Leonard (C), and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He was one of the greatest fighters who ever laced on a pair of gloves and he will live forever in boxing lore, as well as in the thoughts of his millions of fans.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He will be missed greatly. He was an honor to his sport, his family, and to his country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He was also true to his code, he was a battler who never gave up, and in the end he and his career lived up to the name he will forever be known for\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>MARVELOUS<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Canelo Alvarez stops unheralded and unworthy challenger Avni Yildirim in 3<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>-An Editorial-<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18449\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i.jpg 570w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-2x1.jpg 2w\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Story by Ron John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>February 27 \u2013 Miami Gardens, Florida. Canelo Alvarez has proved once again that he is a steamroller in the sport of boxing as he successfully defended his super middleweight titles before 15,000 fight fans in attendance at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. In an all-out offensive display of power punches and overall ring generalship, Canelo landed virtually every punch in his arsenal at the body and head of the listless and hapless challenger Avni Yildirim, from Istanbul, Turkey, who offered virtually no offense at all.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Yildirim fought with the ferocity of a nervous bride and the courage of a lamb, which would have served him well had he been a majorette or a baton twirler. Unfortunately for all, since he happened to be a reported top contender, who earned around $2.5 million for his challenge, there was simply no excuse for his performance or lack thereof.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Inactive since Feb. 2019, Yildirim (21-3, 12 KO\u2019s) landed the title shot against Alvarez after the WBC designated him mandatory challenger, after losing a disputed split-decision loss against Anthony Dirrell on a technicality regarding an early stoppage due to cuts. Considering that in that last match Yildirim put up a pretty good showing of himself, one wonders whether he also used up all his guts in that bout; and a year later his basket of courage seemed to be totally empty.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Alvarez and Yildirim both weighed 167 pounds, a pound under the super-middleweight limit. But it did not matter, for the weight was the only thing the boxers actually shared in common.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Alvarez, who earned approximately $20 million for the bout, entered the fight as a -6000 favorite, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Though after seeing the fight, even those odds seemed to have been quite over generous to the challenger.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In the first two rounds, Canelo landed with thudding left hooks and right hands to the jaw and body of the timid Turkish contender. For some reason, nearly ever punch landed as if Yildirim was holding up a green traffic light.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In the third round things got even worse for the challenger. With a little over two minutes left in the round, Canelo connected with a left jab-straight right combination that landed on the bulls eye of Yildirim\u2019s chin and knocked him immediately and suddenly to the canvas. Although he did rise, somewhere deep in his psyche he must have saw a glimpse of his future, which would have been him eventually re-establishing his friendship with the canvas wrapped in a blanket of blood and pain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Between rounds, trainer Joel Diaz pleaded with Yildirim to show more after the lackluster three rounds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI\u2019m going to give you one more f\u2014ing round,\u201d Diaz told Yildirim in the corner.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Why he ever said that to a fighter who earned such a large purse and was fighting for a world title, seemed to be not only odd and disingenuous, but also successfully gave his charge a easy way out through the exit door, while disregarding the feelings and the expectations of the live crowd both in attendance as well as those who paid for it on PPV, all of whom expected to see a real fight \u2013 not a coward\u2019s carnival.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Besides the trainer, right before round four was to begin, another member of Yildirim\u2019s corner went up to the apron and asked for the fight to be stopped, though there were nine rounds left to go in the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although the challenger did not look a bit hurt, Yildirim\u2019s corner surprisingly, like a Women\u2019s\u00a0Temperance Society during Prohibition, threw in the towel at the end of the third round, for no real reason besides their apparent desire to embrace the secret cult of the Chicken Hearted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With the win, Alvarez (55-1-2, 37 Kos) picked up a TKO victory to retain his WBC and WBA super middleweight belts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI wanted to have a great fight here,\u201d Alvarez, speaking through an interpreter, told the crowd, which was capped at 15,000 because of COVID-19 restrictions. \u201cI needed to knock him out, and that\u2019s what I did. That\u2019s what I had to do.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>According to CompuBox stats, the fight was as lopsided as it looked. Alvarez out landed Yildirim 67-11, including a 58-4 edge in power punches. In the third round, Alvarez threw 53 power punches as if he was fighting a gym heavy bag with a pulse.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Alvarez picked up his second victory in three months and retained two of the four belts in the 168-pound division.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The fight was the first of what Alvarez hopes will be a productive year seeking unification fights. Alvarez will next fight Billy Joe Saunders, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) titleholder on May 8 for Cinco de Mayo. Caleb Plant holds the IBF title \u2013 the fourth sanctioning body belt.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Saunders (30-0, 14 KOs) has held the WBO super middleweight belt since he beat Shefat Isufi in May 2019.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI want to make history,\u201d Alvarez said in the post-fight interview. \u201cI want to be one of the best in the world.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>__________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1-300x75.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"956\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1-4x1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mail-1.jpg 1015w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Unbeaten Caleb Plant overwhelms challenger Caleb Truax to retain IBF Super Middleweight Title<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>January 30 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA. In a great shutout performance, world champion Caleb Plant retained his IBF super middleweight title with a unanimous one-sided decision win over challenger and former champion Caleb Truax.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18342\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18342\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18342\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_.jpg 799w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/a-man-wearing-a-hat-caleb-plant-improved-to-21-0-with-a-unanimous-decision-win-over-caleb-truax-on-s_769892_-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Caleb Plant &#8211; still the IBF Super Middleweight Champion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The fact they were fighting at the Shrine Auditorium in the Expo Hall could not be more fitting, since without having any fans on hand it was as silent as a morgue on a Saturday night.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>That is the problem when there are no fans on hand &#8211; the fighters cannot get juiced up by the crowd.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Imagine Muhammad Ali fighting George Foreman in Zaire in 1974 and there was no one chanting \u201cALI, ALI, ALI\u201d non-stop for the entire fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>To his credit, the tough Caleb Plant, 167 \u00bd, went after the challenger Caleb Truax, 167 \u00be, right from the opening bell. In an impressive display of fast hands and combinations to the head and body, Plant, of Nashville, Tennessee, pasted Truax who was intent to plod forward throwing less punches than the corner florist.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>When the hard rock group Metallica sang the following words from their song Enter Sandman:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Exit light<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Enter night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Take my hand<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>We&#8217;re off to Never Neverland<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>They must have been referring to Truax who, with his trance-like performance, seemed to whisper himself off to a sleepy place in Neverland.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Plant, meanwhile did what he could, which was quite a lot. He constantly speared Truax\u2019s face with the jab, so much so that it appeared that there was a strange magnetic pull that constantly slammed Plant\u2019s gloved fist consistently into Truax\u2019s chin.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18343\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18343\" class=\"wp-image-18343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"Caleb Plant (R) planting an overhand right to challenger Caleb Taux's head.\" width=\"654\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/boxing-Plant-vs-Truax-Fight-Night-1.30.2111.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Caleb Plant (R) planting an overhand right to challenger Caleb Truax&#8217;s head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The problem was, that for some uncanny reason, especially since he was a former champion with a pretty big punch as proven by his 19 KO\u2019s coming into the fight, Truax, of Osseo, Minnesota, \u00a0never upped the aggression past that of a one-legged goat. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Maybe it was due to Plant\u2019s spectacular swiftness, both with his hands and feet, particularly when he employed frequent side to side movement that tended to baffle the challenger.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With big fights looming on the horizon against the likes of fellow title holders Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders, Plant dryly remarked before the fight that he had \u201ceverything to lose,\u201d probably referring to losing those huge paydays if he actually lost the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Well, lose he did not. Instead he did the boxer\u2019s version of throwing a no-hitter by shutting out Truax for twelve rounds as all three judges scored it for the Tennessean Plant by score of 120-108.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>But three cheers for Plant. He came, he went, and he conquered.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Although he entered into the bout a betting favorite of -2500 to Truax at +1000, Plant fought very much like the gifted champion he is. People in Nashville probably scored big on the bets, every single one of them probably going for their hometown star.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>After a quick first round, Plant began to unleash some real power in round two doubling up with the left hook to the head and body; and occasionally landing a left hook-uppercut that knocked Truax\u2019s head back so far it appeared as if the challengers head was connected to his neck by a hinge.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By round four, \u00a0the damage was starting to show on Truax\u2019s face as blood began to paint his face in a dark shade of crimson as if Plant dipped his gloves into a red inkwell.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>While Truax did pick up the pace a little in round eight, merely going from first gear to a still slow second gear, it simply was not enough to turn the tide in the fight, and it never did.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>By the fight\u2019s end even the church mice in attendance all thought that Plant won big as he increased his record to a still undefeated 21-0 (12 KO\u2019s).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>With the loss Truax dropped to (31-5-2, 19 KO).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Plant said afterward that he hurt his hand early in the fight, causing him to be &#8220;a little hesitant at times,&#8221; but overall he was pleased with his performance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;I want to become the first undisputed super middleweight champion of all time,&#8221; said Plant, who has his eyes on a potential May bout between titleholders Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders. &#8220;Whoever is in the way of that doesn&#8217;t matter\u2026I feel that I\u2019m the best super middleweight in the world,&#8221; boasted Plant.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The question is \u201cwho is next\u201d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The winner of an Alvarez-Saunders fight would make the grand slam opponent, since big dollars will shower both Plant and Alvarez.\u00a0 It would also become a complete unification title fight, since Alvarez owns both the WBA and WBC belts, while Saunders is the WBO titleholder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Of course Alvarez still needs to first defeat Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With these tough fighters on the perch of the division, the super middleweight matchups just got a lot more exciting<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In a co-main event featuring heavyweights, Michael Coffie (12-0, 9 KO) landed a jarring left uppercut to knock Darmani Rock (17-1, 12 KO) down for the first time in the third round. Rock got up after a 9-count, and then seconds later Coffie landed a left hook to Rock&#8217;s head, knocking him down for a second time and ending the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>On the undercard, undefeated 20-year-old Joey Spencer (12-0, 9 KO) knocked out Isiah Seldon (14-4-1) in the first round of a middleweight fight, sending him twice to canvas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 36pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Boxing News Stories and Press Releases from<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><strong><em>T<\/em><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 48px; font-style: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 48px;\"><em style=\"font-size: 48px;\">he Boxing Twins<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997.jpg 795w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-e1606837639997-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>CLICK PICTURE TO READ ALL UP TO THE MINUTE BOXING STORIES AND PRESS RELEASES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800000;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT GALLERY PAGE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18194\" style=\"width: 771px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4865.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18194\" class=\" wp-image-18194\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4865.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"761\" height=\"1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4865.jpg 363w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4865-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4865-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Aaron &#8220;The Hawk&#8221; Pryor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18200\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18200\" class=\"wp-image-18200 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5013-e1609188571623.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5013-e1609188571623.jpg 440w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5013-e1609188571623-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5013-e1609188571623-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18199\" style=\"width: 699px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18199\" class=\" wp-image-18199\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"689\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5012.jpg 445w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5012-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_5012-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Robert Duran (L) and Iran &#8220;The Blade&#8221; Barkley (R) before their 1989 Middleweight Title Fights, which became the 1989 Fight of the Year.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17533\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17533\" class=\"wp-image-17533 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\" width=\"654\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/USABN-Web-color-5-9-23-48.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Sugar Ray Robinson (L) beating Kid Gavilan (R).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Click Photo To Go To Page<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18097\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18097\" class=\"wp-image-18097 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Jack Dempsey (R) in training\" width=\"654\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c-1x1.png 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ddylfbd-99e14afb-b5b1-486a-a132-e6f71452e16c.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Jack Dempsey (R) in training<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18072\" style=\"width: 928px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18072\" class=\"wp-image-18072\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Duran (C) with the Boxing Twins training in 1982.\" width=\"918\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Twins-and-Ropberto-Duran-1982.jpg 1435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Roberto Duran (C) with the Boxing Twins training in 1982.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18095\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/de02gme-baf55b37-730d-4d8b-9562-bdd64600a470.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18095\" class=\"wp-image-18095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/de02gme-baf55b37-730d-4d8b-9562-bdd64600a470.png\" alt=\"Joe Choyski made his debut in November 1888 with a points win over George Bush. He went on to have a successful career and despite beating a number of highly rated opponents he never got a shot at the world title. His record was 57-14-6 with 39 knockouts.\" width=\"520\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/de02gme-baf55b37-730d-4d8b-9562-bdd64600a470.png 520w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/de02gme-baf55b37-730d-4d8b-9562-bdd64600a470-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/de02gme-baf55b37-730d-4d8b-9562-bdd64600a470-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Joe Choyski made his debut in November 1888 with a points win over George Bush. He went on to have a successful career and despite beating a number of highly rated opponents he never got a shot at the world title. His record was 57-14-6 with 39 knockouts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18091\" style=\"width: 509px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cooljess.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18091\" class=\" wp-image-18091\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cooljess.gif\" alt=\"Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard in training\" width=\"499\" height=\"702\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard in training<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18093\" style=\"width: 932px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18093\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18093\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047.png\" alt=\"Joe Louis (L) vs. Billy Conn (R)\" width=\"922\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047.png 922w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047-768x606.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dc7sleo-93592f66-adc5-4aab-a25d-8d10811cb047-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Joe Louis (L) vs. Billy Conn (R)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18101\" style=\"width: 717px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wilson-and-Greb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18101\" class=\" wp-image-18101\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wilson-and-Greb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"707\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wilson-and-Greb.jpg 453w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wilson-and-Greb-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wilson-and-Greb-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Johnny Wilson (L) vs. Harry Greb (R) on April 24, 1925 at the Mechanics Building in Boston, MA. Greb won by decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18100\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flowers-poses-with-opponent-Leo-Lomski..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18100\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18100\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flowers-poses-with-opponent-Leo-Lomski..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flowers-poses-with-opponent-Leo-Lomski..jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flowers-poses-with-opponent-Leo-Lomski.-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flowers-poses-with-opponent-Leo-Lomski.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Tiger Flowers poses with opponent Leo Lomski prior to their fight on January 22, 1927 at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, CA.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18102\" style=\"width: 528px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18102\" class=\" wp-image-18102\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Middleweight Champion Harry Greb working out with the speed bag.\" width=\"518\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1.jpg 244w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Middleweight Champion Harry Greb working out with the speed bag.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_18092\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8b61cd-f15ae9fb-7075-4dae-b6ad-aa20e4e864c6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18092\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8b61cd-f15ae9fb-7075-4dae-b6ad-aa20e4e864c6.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Marcian (R) nailing Joe Louis (L) with a right to the stomach in their October 26, 1951 bout in Madison Square Garden. Rocky won by TKO in round 8.\" width=\"594\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8b61cd-f15ae9fb-7075-4dae-b6ad-aa20e4e864c6.jpg 594w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8b61cd-f15ae9fb-7075-4dae-b6ad-aa20e4e864c6-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8b61cd-f15ae9fb-7075-4dae-b6ad-aa20e4e864c6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Rocky Marciano (R) nailing Joe Louis (L) with a right to the stomach in their October 26, 1951 bout in Madison Square Garden. Rocky won by TKO in round 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/350px-Flowers-Greb_3_1926.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18089\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/350px-Flowers-Greb_3_1926.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/350px-Flowers-Greb_3_1926.jpg 350w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/350px-Flowers-Greb_3_1926-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/350px-Flowers-Greb_3_1926-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_18087\" style=\"width: 698px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13f1547eaca508e2b63f9d633a283c41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18087\" class=\" wp-image-18087\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13f1547eaca508e2b63f9d633a283c41.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Greb (L) and Gene Tunney (R) pose for pictures \" width=\"688\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13f1547eaca508e2b63f9d633a283c41.jpg 483w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13f1547eaca508e2b63f9d633a283c41-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13f1547eaca508e2b63f9d633a283c41-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Harry Greb (L) and Gene Tunney (R) pose for pictures before the start of their May 22, 1922 bout in New York&#8217;s madison Square garden , which saw Greb hand the fighting marine Gene Tunney his first professional loss.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">__________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact,sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FAMOUS FIGHT PROGRAMS <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial black,sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact,sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">TICKETS AND FIGHT POSTERS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/famous-fight-programs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18015\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-677x1024.jpg 677w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-768x1161.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-1016x1536.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-1355x2048.jpg 1355w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ali-Foreman-poster-2-1-scaled.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK PHOTO TO SEE WEB PAGE\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Terence Crawford demolishes former Champ Kell Brook to retain WBO Welterweight Title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17977\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mail.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>LAS VEGAS<\/strong> \u2014 \u00a0It is common knowledge that the state of Nebraska&#8217;s most widely known and grown crop is corn, which is used to feed livestock and poultry, as well as make the industrial chemical known as ethanol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After the corn is grown and harvested \u2013 the next most important part of the process is the husking of corn, which is the removal of its outer leafy-like layers leaving remaining only the cob or seed rack of the corn. This husking is not only part of the process, it also becomes a communal ritual in some parts of the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">That is why the University of Nebraska football team is famously known as the Cornhuskers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">It is equally well known that the WBO Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford also happens to hail from Nebraska.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">But make no mistake about it, the closest Crawford \u00a0will ever come to being a Cornhusker is when his fists crash through his opponents\u2019 layers of defense with the goal of turning their battered, smashed faces into cornbread.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17978\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17978\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17978\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-5.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Terence Crawford (L) pounds Kell Brook (R) with a hard left to the ear.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">And like the Grim Reaper the only thing Crawford is reaping lately is pain and destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Defending his WBO welterweight title for the fourth time, on November 14, Crawford knew that his opponent was not some undeserving or unqualified challenger. Instead staring at him from the other side of the ring stood Kell Brook, from Sheffield England, who had previously won the IBF welterweight title from Shawn Porter in 2014, then defended it successfully three times until losing it to Errol Spence three years later in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Brook, 147, \u00a0also had three things going for him: <em>One<\/em>, lack of fear of any man; <em>Two<\/em>, \u00a0the skills and desire to win back the welterweight title, and, <em>Three<\/em>, \u00a0knockout powered fists that caused 27 men in his 39 wins to never hear the sound of the final bell.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17979\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17979\" class=\"wp-image-17979 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"Still the WBO Welterweight Champion of the World - Terence Crawford.\" width=\"654\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Still the WBO Welterweight Champion of the World &#8211; Terence Crawford.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Besides that, the Brit looked be chiseled out of the same Brimham Rocks found near his hometown of Sheffield. In short, he looked to be in wonderful condition and ready to take on his American adversary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Though the odds makers had him a +1100 chance to win, by fight time, when the English money finally made its way to the Las Vegas Strip, the odds in Brook\u2019s favor increased to +700.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As for Crawford, 146.4, who entered the ring at odds of -225 to retain his title by knockout, and wearing black trunks with gold trim, he had one thing on his mind \u2013 a mission as old as the wars of men and might, to seek and annihilate his challenger before the bell tolled 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">A few minutes later, when the bell rang loud in the near COVID deserted MGM Bubble, Brook started the fight confident behind left jabs and rights to the head and body.\u00a0 When Crawford, a natural southpaw, came out initially as a righty, Brook took advantage of this to score often with the left jab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In round two, Terence switched back to lefty and began landing some hard right jabs and combinations. Brook, meanwhile, connected well with straight rights to attack Crawford\u2019s southpaw stance and even managed to pull out of his arsenal an uppercut or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The give and take continued in round three, when Brook, wearing white trunks with blue and red trim, continued throwing punches to Crawford\u2019s head and midsection. This time the champion began to pick up the pace, and even stunned Brook with a hard right to the chin near the round\u2019s end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">That right hand punch would prove to be a harbinger of things to come, and like a firestorm tearing up a prairie, it would soon spell doom to anyone in its path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">For the challenger Brook, that doom came for him in round four.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After a fairly close beginning of the round, at around the 2:17 mark, Brook went to throw a left jab\u2026then it happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Like meteor on target to strike planet Earth, Crawford countered over the left with a right cross that collided with Brook\u2019s jaw and crushed it as if struck by a cinder block thrown off the top of a farm silo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Immediately Brook, who never actually saw the punch coming or landing, flew across the ring and into the ropes. Though the ropes at first appeared to be protecting him from falling to the canvas, at the same time it also trapped him like a spider\u2019s web. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Seeing Brook helpless and hurt, Crawford pounced on him with a hard flurry of punches until the referee Tony Weeks interceded to give the British challenger a merciful eight count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With his eyes still rolling in his head like gumballs, and his face taking on the gray mask of a man about to take the long walk down the hall to the electric chair, Brook bravely continued the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Unfortunately for Brook, Crawford not only wanted to continue the fight \u2013 he also wanted to end it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">And end it he did.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">His punches shot out like bullets from a Tommy Gun, consisting of a right to the head, followed by three jarring left hooks, culminating with one final right hand that put Brook somewhere between an ether forced sleep and the curved resting bench of a guillotine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Thankfully Weeks saw enough and jumped in to save both Brook and his career in the fight game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The time of the stoppage was 1:14 of round four.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Although Brook (39-3, 27 KOs) was leading on two of three judges&#8217; cards entering the fourth round, it was\u00a0Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) \u00a0who ended Brook\u2019s challenge forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Crawford, who pocketed a cool $4 million for his night\u2019s work, \u00a0has now won eight straight fights by knockout dating back to July 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">As for \u00a0Brook, the first thing he said to his corner after the fight was, \u201cWhat happened?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Well, Terence Crawford happened\u2026and he keeps on happening fight after fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI already said who I want {next}. I want Pacquiao. I want to revisit that fight,&#8221; Crawford said. &#8220;That was a fight that should\u2019ve happened right now. But being that the pandemic happened, and they weren\u2019t going to allow fans in the Middle East, they had to put a hold to that. Everything was 95 percent done. We had the venue. The money was almost there. It wasn\u2019t quite there. That was the only thing we were waiting on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cKell is a tremendous talent. He came and he tried to take my title. He was in shape. He made the weight. There were no excuses to be put on the table. He came off of three wins.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Added Brook, &#8220;Never in my career, nobody has ever done that to me in sparring or anything.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cIt was one of them\u2026 I got caught with a shot I didn\u2019t see. I\u2019m gutted because nobody could\u2019ve gotten me in better condition. I was bang on the limit. Maybe I could\u2019ve been a bit more relaxed and loose and let the shots go.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The only saving grace for the game and talented brooks was that he went home $2 million richer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said, &#8220;Terence Crawford showed, once again, why he is the best welterweight in the world. It was a dominating performance over a very good fighter in Kell Brook. Terence ranks up there with all the great welterweights I\u2019ve promoted.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Franco-Moloney 2 Ends in\u00a0Controversy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In one of the strangest events in recent boxing history, Joshua Franco, of San Antonio, Texas,\u00a0 and Andrew Moloney, of Melbourne, Australia,\u00a0 fought to a no-decision thereby permitting Franco to retain his WBA jr. bantamweight title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In a fight that saw Moloney, 114.7,\u00a0 stabbing his jab at the Champion Franco, and throwing punches in bunches to his head and midsection, the Australian appeared dominant and on the top of his game.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Then trouble emerged after Moloney connected with some hard blows to the right eye of Franco, 114.5, The champion&#8217;s eyed swelled almost immediately prompting referee to\u00a0 Russell Mora to seemingly incorrectly rule that there was an accidental headbutt.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In round two, Moloney, (21-1, 14 KO&#8217;s) who was trying to avenge the loss of his title to Franco last June, continued his two-fisted assault as Franco battled heroically through his quickly closing eye. At the end of the round, the ring doctor stopped the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">After a 26-minute replay review, controversy reigned supreme. WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua Franco, (17-1-2, 1ND, 8 KO&#8217;s) retained title via no decision over Andrew Moloney. Franco dethroned Moloney back in June via unanimous decision, and in the rematch, Moloney controlled the first two rounds before the bout was stopped. The injury sustained by Franco in the first round caused the fight to be halted following the conclusion of the second.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17980\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17980\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17980\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-1024x794.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-1024x794.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-1536x1191.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua Franco sporting the closed right eye that ended the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Moloney said, \u201cThey took this away from me. The injury was caused by a punch. I can\u2019t believe this.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u201cI was in control of the fight and on my way to a clear victory. I deserved\u00a0this win. I landed 50 punches on that eye. It was not even close.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Added Arum, \u201cThis is an absolute disgrace. There was no head butt. \u00a0Andrew Moloney should be the new champion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In undercard\u00a0bouts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bantamweight<\/strong><em>: Joshua Greer Jr.\u00a0(22-2-2, 12\u00a0KOs) Majority Draw 8 Rounds\u00a0Edwin Rodriguez\u00a0(11-5-2, 5 KOs). Scores: 77-75 Rodriguez and 76-76 2x.\u00a0<\/em>Noted spoiler Rodriguez nearly pulled another upset, but Greer closed the bout strong to salvage the draw. Rodriguez is 2-0-2 in his last four fights, all of which came against undefeated fighters.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Middleweight<\/strong><em>: Tyler Howard\u00a0(19-0, 11 KOs) UD 8\u00a0KeAndrae Leatherwood (22-8-1, 13 KOs). Scores: 77-73, 77-74 and 76-74.\u00a0<\/em>&#8220;Hercules&#8221; Howard returned from a nearly 18-month layoff to pick up the most significant victory of his career. In a closely contested bout, Howard dropped Leatherwood in the closing stages of the eighth round to clinch the decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17981\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17981\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17981\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1-4.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua Greer Jr. (R) lands a right to the jaw of Edwin Rodriguez (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Featherweight<\/strong><em>: Duke Ragan\u00a0(3-0, 1\u00a0KO) UD 4 Sebastian Gutierrez (2-1-1). Scores: 40-35 2x.\u00a0<\/em>Ragan, a top prospect\u00a0from Cincinnati, Ohio, cruised to the win after knocking down Gutierrez in the second round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bantamweight<\/strong><em>: Vegas Larfield\u00a0(2-0, 2\u00a0KOs) TKO 3\u00a0Juan Alberto Flores (2-1-1), 1:07.\u00a0<\/em>Larfield, who trained with Andrew Moloney to prepare for\u00a0this bout, made a memorable\u00a0American debut, scoring two knockdowns in the third round. Entering the third round, two judges had\u00a0the fight even, while the third had Flores ahead 20-18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Lightweight<\/strong><em>: Raymond Muratalla\u00a0(11-0, 9 KOs) TKO 3\u00a0Luis Porozo\u00a0(15-5, 8\u00a0KOs), 2:40<\/em>. Muratalla upped\u00a0his KO streak to six with a statement-making performance over the former Ecuadorian Olympian. Muratalla, who is trained by Robert Garcia, notched a pair of\u00a0knockdowns in the third round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Photos courtesy of\u00a0 Top Rank<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17971\" style=\"width: 921px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17971\" class=\" wp-image-17971\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/GGG@36-2.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Members of the Rocky Marciano family in front of <em>THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/em> exhibit at the Marciano Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">There is a New Lightweight Sheriff in Town<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Teofimo Lopez Topples Vasiliy Lomachenko to become the undisputed Lightweight Champion of the world<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Barboza Decisions Saucedo in the Co-Feature<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>By Alexander R. Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LAS VEGAS (October 17, 2020) \u2014 There is a new undisputed lightweight king in this crazy year of 2020 &#8211; and it is 23 year old Teofimo Lopez, of Brooklyn, New York.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Against virtually all odds (Lomachenko was a solid 4-1 betting favorite going into the bout), the young Lopez rather easily wrested away all the lightweight belts by defeating the highly heralded Vasiliy Lomachenko, of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine, by unanimous decision in a superstar-making performance Saturday evening from the MGM Grand Conference Center.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17776\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17776\" class=\"wp-image-17776 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-1536x1076.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-4.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lopez (R) hammering Lomachenko (L) with a hard right upppercut.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the glorious win, Lopez (16-0, 12 KO&#8217;s) became the youngest undisputed champion (23) in the four-belt (WBA, WBO, IBF, and WBC) era.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not only did he defeat the once formidable Lomachenko, Lopez actually won by wide margins (119-109, 118-110 and 116-112), fulfilling the rather strange prophecy of his father\/trainer, Teofimo Lopez Sr., who predicted, like a gypsy fortune teller, quite some time ago, that his son would become the undisputed champion by his 16th professional fight. With the apparent success of his fortune telling,\u00a0 his father may soon have his face plastered on crystal balls and gypsy tents throughout the globe.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17774\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17774\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17774\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lomachenko (L) stabbing Lopez (R) with a left to the stomach.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After the surprising loss, Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs &#8211; 20-2, 10 KO including World Series of Boxing Contests), a three-weight world champion, saw his 13-bout winning streak come to an end.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reasons for the outcome are still being weighed, but as for the Russian Lomachenko, the problem was that he came into the bout sluggish and without any real fire in either his belly or his fists.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It was probably due to the fact that he had not entered the prize ring in fighting trunks in over 14 months. In his last bout, Lomachenko faced fellow 2012 Olympic gold medalist <a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luke_Campbell_(boxer)\">Luke Campbell<\/a> on August 31, 2019, at the O2 Arena in London, England. There, in front of a sold-out crowd of over 18,000, Lomachenko not only retained the WBA and WBO titles, he also captured the vacant WBC lightweight title by defeating Campbell by unanimous decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17775\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17775\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17775\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-1536x1103.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-6.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Both fighters mix it up in round seven.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Well, fast forward those nearly 14 months and entering the ring against the reigning IBF lightweight champion Lopez, Lomachenko appeared as if he had either awakened from being in suspended animation or from a deep hibernation. Either way he threw less punches than\u00a0 a man tied to a wagon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While Lopez came out brave, quick, and confident, stabbing the elusive Lomachenko with swift\u00a0 jabs and combinations to the head and body, Lomachenko started out with the fury of a pastor at a prayer meeting.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17778\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17778\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17778\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-5.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Lopez (R) on the attack.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To make matters worse, his PunchStat numbers were similar to those of a sheep herder as he landed only 25 punches of a mere 58 thrown in rounds one to six. Though he did pick up the pace significantly in rounds seven through twelve, still by the fight&#8217;s end he only landed a total of 141 punches out of 321 thrown, compared to Lopez who landed 183 punches out of 659 thrown.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To his credit, Lopez maintained his pressure and was the aggressor throughout the bout. Even when Lomachenko eventually came back to life in the second half of the bout, Lopez met him nearly punch for punch and never ever backed down. Nor was he ever intimidated by Lomachenko, especially\u00a0 when the the older fighter bounced combinations off Lopez&#8217;s jaw out of his southpaw stance, particularly in rounds six and eleven, and started giving him various angles and bouncy footwork.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17777\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17777\" class=\"wp-image-17777 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"Both fighters landing leather at the other.\" width=\"654\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Both fighters landing leather at the other.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI had to dig deep, man,&#8221; said a jubilant Lopez after the bout. &#8220;I\u2019m thankful. I\u2019m grateful. And each and every day, I take that in. I thank God first because I couldn\u2019t do it without him.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for sticking to his game plan in the second half of the bout, Lopez remarked, \u201cI\u2019m a fighter. I gotta dig in deep. I knew he was coming. I didn\u2019t know if they had him up on the scorecards or not, and I love to fight. I can bang, too. I don\u2019t care, man. I\u2019ll take one to give one. That\u2019s what a true champion does. I find a way to win&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You just gotta keep pressuring him, press the gas, stick the jab and don\u2019t really give him that opportunity to set up. Every time he did want to throw, I had something ready for him.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All cheers for the young Lopez. Unlike many others who have faced Lomachenko in the past and came up empty handed, Lopez grabbed the brass ring after throwing down the gauntlet in round one and never looked back. His perseverance, skill, and guts should be applauded throughout the ages.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>As for Lomachenko, he will have to go back to the drawing board, something that he has not had to do in many years. \u201cI think in the first half of the fight, he got more rounds than I did,\u201d Lomachenko said. \u201cBut then in the second half of the fight, I took it over and I was much better. I want to go home and to review the fight to see. I can\u2019t comment right now much about it. But I definitely am not agreeing with the scorecards. At the moment I think (I won the fight). But the result is the result. I\u2019m not going to argue right now.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lomanchenko will most likely return. The great ones always do.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The USA Boxing News scored the bout 115-113 for Lopez.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Barboza Decisions Saucedo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In a battle of junior welterweight contenders, the unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. (25-0, 10 KOs) notched the most significant win of his career, surviving a knockdown to defeat former world title challenger Alex &#8220;El Cholo&#8221; Saucedo (30-2, 19 KOs) via 10-round unanimous decision. Barboza, ranked in the top 10 by two of the major sanctioning bodies, now has his sights on a world title shot.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Barboza said, &#8220;This was like a championship fight to me. It\u2019s all because of my father {head trainer Arnold Barboza Sr.}, not me. I did this for kids and my father. My dream is to get a house for my kids. I came that much closer today.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI want a championship fight. No more messing around. No more tune-up fights.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>KO King Berlanga Does it Again<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He did it again. Super middleweight destroyer Edgar &#8220;The Chosen One&#8221; Berlanga knocked out Lanell Bellows in\u00a079\u00a0\u00a0seconds, the 15th first-round knockout to begin his career. Bellows (20-6-3, 13 KOs) had never been knocked out in an eight-year pro career. After the knockout, Berlanga climbed to a neutral corner and proclaimed to the Bubble audience, &#8220;I&#8217;m a fuc*ing monster!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17779\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17779\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17779\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1536x1072.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Edgar &#8220;The Chosen One&#8221; Berlanga (R) knocking out Lanell Bellows (L).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Berlanga said, &#8220;I saw with the first shot that I cut him open and the look in his eyes, he didn\u2019t want to be in there. From the beginning, once I got in the ring, I looked in his eyes\u2026 he didn\u2019t want to be in there. So I had to get him out.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>This Berlanga is certainly a fighter to keep an eye on. He has tools of a ring assassin and a punch like a mule. All he needs is more time in the ring to sharpen his skills so he can hang in there with the top contenders that he will inevitably be meeting in the next year or so.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">In the undercard bouts:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Jr. Welterweight:\u00a0<em>Josue Vargas (18-1, 9 KOs) UD 10 Kendo Castaneda (17-3, 8 KOs). Scores: 100-89, 99-91, 98-90.<\/em>\u00a0Vargas graduated to contender status with a one-sided domination over Castaneda, who was coming off a competitive decision loss to Jose &#8220;Chon&#8221; Zepeda. He has won 12 straight fights since a disqualification defeat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Vargas said,\u00a0\u201cHe was a tough customer, tougher than I thought he was going to be, but my father told me to stay composed, stay calm. I dropped him, but that doesn\u2019t mean nothing, just stay relaxed because that\u2019s how I got disqualified when I was 18 years old.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cI\u2019m very close to fighting\u00a0these guys, like Zepeda, Pedraza, any of these guys. You name it, I\u2019ll get in there with them.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Featherweight:\u00a0<em>Jose Enrique Vivas (20-1, 11 KOs) TKO 1 John Vincent Moralde (23-4, 13 KOs), 1:16.\u00a0<\/em>Vivas blitzed Moralde, knocking down the Filipino contender twice en route to the early stoppage. The second knockdown was a body blow that prompted referee Celestino Ruiz to halt the fight without a count.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Welterweight:\u00a0<em>Quinton Randall (7-0, 2 KOs) UD 6 Jan Carlos Rivera (4-1, 4 KOs).<\/em>\u00a0Scores: 58-56 2X and 59-55. In a battle of unbeatens, Randall swept the last four rounds on two of the judges&#8217; scorecards to prevail.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Welterweight:\u00a0<em>Jahi Tucker\u00a0(2-0, 1\u00a0KO) UD\u00a04\u00a0Charles Garner\u00a0(1-1). Scores: 40-36, 3X.\u00a0<\/em>The 17-year-old Tucker, who scored a first-round knockout in his professional debut last month, went the distance and cruised to a decision win against Garner, a native of Buffalo, N.Y.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">(Photo Credit: Mikey Williams\/Top Rank)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17768\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_4023.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff;\">Roberto Duran and former President Donald Trump<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Past and Present<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17627\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17627\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17627\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump-887x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump-887x1024.jpg 887w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump-768x887.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/August-2020-website-Roberto-Duran-and-Donald-Trump.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">President Donald Trump and Roberto Duran on the 2020 Campaign Trail.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Check Out<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14643 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; 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font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Check out new page!!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard I<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">The Brawl in Montreal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>June 20, 1980<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>-Thoughts 40 Years Later-<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_17063\" style=\"width: 1041px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=guTzuum-h40\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17063\" class=\" wp-image-17063\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/roberto-vs-ray-montreal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1031\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/roberto-vs-ray-montreal.jpg 549w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/roberto-vs-ray-montreal-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/roberto-vs-ray-montreal-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17063\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WBC Welterweight Title: Roberto Duran (L) in action vs Sugar Ray Leonard (R) during fight at Olympic Stadium. (<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLICK PHOTO OF THE FIGHT TO VIEW VIDEO THE FIGHT FEATURING FAMED ANNOUNCER HOWARD COSELL)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>By John Rinaldi, Salvatore Alaimo, and Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On June 20, 1980, three cousins, future <em>USA Boxing News<\/em> Editors and Publishers John and Alex Rinaldi and their cousin Salvatore Alaimo, who became Head Writer for <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>, were on hand for the Immortal Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard Brawl in Montreal, along with Joseph Rinaldi, the founder of <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leonard, 145, entered the bout a 9-5 favorite and was guaranteed $7.5 million and 80% of the closed-circuit revenue.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Duran, 146, was guaranteed $1.5 million and zero per cent of the closed-circuit revenue (the promoters were received the remaining 20% of the closed circuit revenue).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The UPI polled 30 sportswriters prior to the fight, with 13 predicting Leonard (5 by decision win, 8 by KO win), while 17 picked Duran to win (16 by knockout win, 1 by decision win).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ws_application\">\n<div id=\"ws_appScroll\">\n<div id=\"appContent\">\n<div id=\"ws_view\" class=\"dijitStackContainer dijitContainer dijitLayoutContainer\" data-dojo-type=\"dijit.layout.StackContainer\">\n<div class=\"dijitStackContainerChildWrapper dijitVisible\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div id=\"displayMessage\" class=\"dijitStackContainer-child\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_25\" class=\"displayMessage\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"layoutWidget\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_27\" class=\"messageArea needLayout\" tabindex=\"0\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"messageArea\">\n<div class=\"cardBox\">\n<div class=\"AOLWebSuite AOLWebSuiteM1\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"bodyCont\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The fight was held at the Olympic Stadium before a crowd of 46,317 fans.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The fight took place on June 20, 1980 and the re-broadcast on ABC&#8217;s Wide World of Sports was telecast on July 29, 1980.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Throughout the thrilling 15-round bout, Leonard averaged 50 punches per round, with 18 connecting, while Duran averaged 60<\/strong> punches per round, with 21 connecting.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of course, the four of them all picked to Duran to win.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong> In turned out to be a watershed moment for the four of them as they would afterwards take the excitement of that fight and start the publishing of The USA Boxing News two years later in 1982.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Below are some thoughts of the surviving three \u2013 John Rinaldi, Salvatore Alaimo, and Alex Rinaldi, forty years after that landmark fight, from e-mail correspondences.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">It is a great indication and collection of what fight fans do throughout the world discussing fights of the past.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17062\" style=\"width: 1035px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17062\" class=\"wp-image-17062 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-1024x798.jpg\" alt=\"WBC Welterweight Title: Roberto Duran (R) in action vs Sugar Ray Leonard during fight at Olympic Stadium. Montreal, Canada 6\/20\/1980\" width=\"1025\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-1536x1198.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-2048x1597.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NINTCHDBPICT000585227638-e1592510023257-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WBC Welterweight Title: Roberto Duran (L) in action vs Sugar Ray Leonard (R) during fight at Olympic Stadium. Montreal, Canada 6\/20\/1980<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Well, tonight represents the 40th Anniversary of the Best Night Ever of my lifetime, with Roberto Duran&#8217;s win over Sugar Ray Leonard. In all my years of watching fights, no bout I have ever seen beats it. The only one that would have come close was if Joe Frazier came out for the 15th round against Muhammad Ali in the &#8220;Thriller in Manila&#8221; to KO Ali. Since that did not happen, then Duran&#8217;s win is the highlight of my life.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>People can say all they want about hypes for boxing events and anticipation. All I can remember in my life are three bouts that had the world&#8217;s interest, and actually exceeded everyone&#8217;s expectations &#8211; and those were Frazier-Ali I, Ali-Frazier III and Duran-Leonard I.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On that night on June 20, 2020, all I remember is my beloved father, you two guys and Sal&#8217;s friends going crazy as Duran showed up in the best condition of his life to face off with Sugar Ray Leonard. Later the way Leonard took apart Hearns and Hagler, it makes Duran&#8217;s great win even more impressive. NO ONE in the history of the welterweight division (also go from lightweight to middleweight) would have beaten Duran that night.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Credit must be given to Leonard for lasting out the full 15 rounds, when I believe if it were Tommy Hearns that night, Hearns would have been KO&#8217;d.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Of course another thing that made that night special was the presence of my beloved Dad right there with us cheering at every punch Duran smashed into Leonard. Afterwards, when we were all hugging each other, I have never been so happy. I think you guys and my father felt the same way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is sad that our parents are gone and Duran has grown old and no longer fights. I believe that no fighter has ever taken his place with the mixture of charisma, ferocity and punching power that he had.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>So as this day goes on, I think of you guys, Duran and my father. For one brief evening, everything in the world stopped and we were mesmerized for 60 minutes. It is rare when after all the planning and anticipation, that an outcome could turn out so perfect. Life is not like that, but that night certainly was.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It took only one fearsome boxer and all of us together to make the ultimate lifetime memory.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17058\" style=\"width: 1082px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duran-Leonard-featured-777-crop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17058\" class=\" wp-image-17058\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duran-Leonard-featured-777-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1072\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duran-Leonard-featured-777-crop.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duran-Leonard-featured-777-crop-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Duran-Leonard-featured-777-crop-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Leonard (L) and Duran (R) slugging it out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Salvatore Alaimo<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Reading the boxing magazines and seeing the interviews leading up to the fight built up so my anticipation and excitement in me about that fight, at age 15. It was definitely one of the greatest nights of my life, too. Yes, he was in awesome shape and was relentless. I don&#8217;t think anyone would have beaten him that night either. The judges\u2019 scorecards did not come close to reflecting the fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Yes, we felt the same way as your Dad. It was great to have him with us and I enjoyed seeing how elated he was.\u00a0 I was on a high for several days afterwards. The Garden was sold out, and I remember the railing next to me shaking when the crowd cheered. Epic, titanic and thrilling.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>There hasn&#8217;t been anyone like Duran since and there will never be. His accomplishments were remarkable. My Dad used to have a saying about people he admired very much, like your Dad that he shared with me. &#8220;Son, they don&#8217;t make them like that anymore.&#8221; They don&#8217;t.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">We have heard many times that Sugar Ray&#8217;s ego got in the way and he decided to brawl with Duran instead of boxing, as if the assumption was if be boxed he would have won. Rarely, if ever is it mentioned that Leonard had no choice that night in Montreal. He wasn&#8217;t dictating the fight, Duran was by relentlessly stalking him and cutting off the ring. That&#8217;s the more accurate narrative, so I think the American sportswriters got it wrong. Think about Ali, the all-time master at being a boxer. Certain fighters, like Frazier and a few others pressured him enough that Ali&#8217;s ability to dictate the fight, especially pacing, was taken away.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>I want to express again my appreciation for you pushing us to go to that fight. To see our hero and idol perform at the height of his powers was awesome.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Thanks for reminding us of how great that June night at the Garden for what was then the most anticipated sporting event of that time. It broke the all-time closed circuit record for any fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>We will reflect again on June 16, 2023 for the 40th anniversary of another special evening.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17055\" style=\"width: 909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Boxing-Legends-Duran-Leonard-I.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17055\" class=\" wp-image-17055\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Boxing-Legends-Duran-Leonard-I.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Boxing-Legends-Duran-Leonard-I.jpg 530w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Boxing-Legends-Duran-Leonard-I-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Boxing-Legends-Duran-Leonard-I-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Duran R) stabbing Leonard (L) with a thunderous right.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Alex Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The fight was certainly the greatest night of my life too.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It was one of those nights where all the stars align to form something wonderful.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It also involved arguably two of the greatest boxers who ever laced on a pair of gloves. To make a great fight it takes two special fighters to engage in an all-out combat war.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>That\u2019s what made this one monumental. They both gave and both took powerful punches for 15 thrilling rounds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Duran was at best of bests, virtually unbeatable that night. No one in any era would have been able to beat him. He had the speed, punching power, and great defense to demolish all comers, which he did to Leonard. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>What made it mostly memorable was that our father was there. Before the fight some big guys behind us were touting how Sugar Ray was going to kill Duran.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Then when Duran staggered Leonard in round 2 my dad turned to them and shouted, \u201cThere\u2019s your Sugar Ray!!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>It is the comment that has become folklore in our family, and has forever immortalized my father in the hearts and minds of our family and to the readers of <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Life is filled with so many ups and downs and many losses, but on one night 40 years ago Roberto Duran carried the torch to victory in the greatest fight and night of his legendary career. With that notable and astonishing victory, he took all of us with him to bask and share in the glory, a glory so brilliant and everlasting that had it never happened our lives would have never been the same.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>How could we not be grateful forever to Roberto Duran when he gave us so much joy that his wins have become benchmark events of our lives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17052\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/7e1b4eb6fea9ca00042b8841ff7a3b65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17052\" class=\"wp-image-17052\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/7e1b4eb6fea9ca00042b8841ff7a3b65.jpg\" alt=\"Duran daring Leonard to hit him in round 15.\" width=\"780\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/7e1b4eb6fea9ca00042b8841ff7a3b65.jpg 653w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/7e1b4eb6fea9ca00042b8841ff7a3b65-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/7e1b4eb6fea9ca00042b8841ff7a3b65-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Duran (L) daring Leonard (R) to hit him in round 15.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Salvatore Alaimo<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">I remember those guys sitting behind us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">On the significance of Duran&#8217;s place in our life and of that fight and that night, Amen Cousin John.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">John Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Thanks for your great stories. Of Course, I put on YouTube and watched the full Wide World of Sports replay of it with Howard Cosell with the pre- and post-fight interviews. Duran is funny in them. \u00a0Cosell did the best commentary of that fight. Besides that great left hook in Round Two, Duran staggered Leonard a few times with right hands in subsequent rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Later when he fought Moore and Barkley, the three of us where there in person at ringside to make up the #2 and #3 greatest nights of our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17059\" style=\"width: 844px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/duran-victory-montreal-boxing-222-crop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17059\" class=\" wp-image-17059\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/duran-victory-montreal-boxing-222-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/duran-victory-montreal-boxing-222-crop.jpg 690w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/duran-victory-montreal-boxing-222-crop-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/duran-victory-montreal-boxing-222-crop-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WBC Welterweight Title: Roberto Duran victorious with promoter Don King after winning fight vs Sugar Ray Leonard with unanimous decision at Olympic Stadium. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Montreal, Canada 6\/20\/1980<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Epilogue<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Joseph Rinaldi passed away in September 1983. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Roberto Duran would supply us with the next two great events of our lives &#8211; Roberto Duran vs. Davey Moore in 1983 and Roberto Duran vs. Iran &#8220;The Blade&#8221; Barkley in 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17120\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sVMkL5fQCNE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17120\" class=\" wp-image-17120\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hqdefault-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Leonard-Duran 7-Up Commercial (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Prior to the fight beginning the legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell, after mentioning Sugar Ray Leonard&#8217;s great achievements coming into the fight,\u00a0 wryly remarked, &#8220;&#8230; Duran, Leonard hasn&#8217;t faced the likes of him.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Well, it is fair to say that no one who ever graced the pized the ring at any time in the history of the sport, ever faced the likes of a fighter like that June 20, 1980 Roberto Duran.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ws_view\" class=\"dijitStackContainer dijitContainer dijitLayoutContainer\" data-dojo-type=\"dijit.layout.StackContainer\">\n<div class=\"dijitStackContainerChildWrapper dijitVisible\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div id=\"displayMessage\" class=\"dijitStackContainer-child\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_25\" class=\"displayMessage\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"layoutWidget\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_27\" class=\"messageArea needLayout\" tabindex=\"0\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"messageArea\">\n<div class=\"cardBox\">\n<div class=\"AOLWebSuite AOLWebSuiteM1\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"bodyCont\">\n<div id=\"yiv9783708356\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"yiv9783708356Signature\">\n<div id=\"yiv9783708356divtagdefaultwrapper\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail.jpg\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #333399; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">ESPN airs <strong><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BE WATER<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 a 30 For 30 documentary on\u00a0 Bruce Lee\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16853\" style=\"width: 842px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=APx2yFA0-B4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16853\" class=\"wp-image-16853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-12.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Lee - Be Like Water CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW UPCOMING SHOW)\" width=\"832\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-12.jpg 832w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-12-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-12-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-12-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee &#8211; <em>Be Like Water<\/em> (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW UPCOMING SHOW)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">By Alexander Rinaldi and Joseph Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With sports disappearing from the airways quicker than tourists from a leper colony, the sports network giant ESPN has been scrambling trying to fill its entertainment time slots with anything even remotely resembling sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Thankfully for them, the network&#8217;s June&#8217;s schedule heads into kind of martial arts territory with the documentary <strong><em>Be Water<\/em><\/strong>, which has been described as \u201can intimate look at the life and motivations of martial arts legend Bruce Lee.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">According to reports, &#8220;<em>Be Water<\/em> is a gripping, fascinating, intimate look at not just the final, defining years of Lee&#8217;s life, but the complex, often difficult, and seismic journey that led to Lee&#8217;s ultimate emergence as a singular icon in the histories of film, martial arts, and even the connection between the eastern and western worlds.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The movie was initially intended to be screened at the South by Southwest film festival back in March after a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, but the entire event was canceled due to this horrible COVID virus. Because of this, instead of the limited handful that would have been viewing the documentary at these limited viewed film festivals,\u00a0 now everyone will enjoy the television premiere of the film directed by <strong>Bao Nguyen<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>June 7<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The film chronicles Lee&#8217;s earliest days, as the son of a Chinese opera star born while his father was on tour in San Francisco, and then raised in Hong Kong over what became at times a troubled childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bruce Lee then was sent to live in America at the age of 18, and he began teaching Kung Fu in Seattle, and soon established a following that included his future wife, Linda. His ambition ever rising, Lee eventually made his way to Los Angeles, where he took a crack at breaking into American film and television.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16859\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uk1lzkH-e4U\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16859\" class=\"wp-image-16859\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"852\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-17.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Former USA Boxing News Head Writer Salvatore Alaimo stands in front of Bruce Lee Statue in Hong Kong. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE BRUCE LEE INTERVIEW FROM 1971)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Although Lee found some success as an actor in such iconic shows as The Green Hornet, where his super hero character of Kato became a relative household name to children and adults in America, and especially in Asian countries such as Hong Kong<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">, somehow stupid Hollywood was not yet ready for an Asian leading man.\u00a0 When he was eventually offered a lucrative movie deal in Hong Kong, Lee returned to his former homeland to make the films that would in fact go on to make him a legend. His success in Hong Kong soon swept across the ocean to America where his success became a supernova, especially after the posthumous release of the movie <em>Enter The Dragon<\/em> in 1973 that catapulted him to realms of an eternal iconic flame .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Be Water<\/em> is told entirely by the family, friends, and collaborators who knew Bruce Lee best, with an extraordinary trove of archive film providing an evocative, immersive visual tapestry that captures Lee&#8217;s charisma, his passion, his philosophy, and the eternal beauty and wonder of his art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So enduring has his fame remained that two statues, one in Hong Kong, and the other in Los Angeles&#8217; Chinatown section, have been erected to honor in perpetuity the truly original and one and only Bruce Lee.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>The legendary Bruce Lee and his boxing background and legacy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #008000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">From the squared ring &#8211; to<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kato<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">in<\/span> <em>The Green Hornet<\/em> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8211; and finally <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em>Enter the Dragon<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Story by Alex and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Without question, the greatest and most famous Kung Fu fighter and Martial Arts artist of all-time was Bruce Lee (1940-1973). So much so, that even 47 years after his untimely death, his name, likeness, and legend still remain in the psyche and minds of the public. He was and still remains the eternal tough guy, with hands and feet that were faster than light, athleticism beyond that of most gifted athletes and an attitude that knows only how to win and win big.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>He is not only considered one of the most influential pop icons of the 20th century, but fellow martial arts artist and action film star Jackie Chan, who also had a small part in the film Enter the Dragon, compared Bruce Lee to a \u201csuper hero.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16856\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8ic2k2P_FG0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16856\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16856\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15-1024x814.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Kareem Abdul Jabbar vs. Bruce Lee in Game of Death. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW FIGHT SCENE)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>That is why it is not unusual to see his poster, usually the one from his legendary film Enter the Dragon, adorn the walls of college dormitories, frat houses, and martial arts centers across the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bruce Lee\u2019s nickname from childhood to all through adulthood was the \u201cLittle Dragon,\u201d and he studied Wing Chun Kung Fu with Yip Man and later revolutionized martial arts with jeet kune do. His version of martial arts was exciting and it thrilled audiences from his days as Kato in the famous 1960\u2019s television series <em>The Green Hornet<\/em> to his final film <em>The Game of Death<\/em>. Of course, it was not the martial arts he utilized that made him famous \u2013 it was he who made martial arts famous.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>More importantly, it was also his lifelong love of and respect of the sport of boxing that helped him to establish his singular and unique form of fighting.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16860\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cSao_SvEkSc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16860\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16860\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-9-1.jpg 736w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-9-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-9-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Van Williams and Bruce Lee as the<\/span> Green Hornet <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">and<\/span> Kato. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO OF GREEN HORNET FIGHT FOOTAGE)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Dan lnosanto and Richard Bustillo, two of Bruce Lee\u2019s most famous students, described the connection between boxing and Bruce Lee\u2019s jeet kune do. \u201cThat\u2019s how Bruce Lee developed jeet kune do. He put all the arts together,\u201d said Bustillo. \u201cKicking distance, he taught, comes first. You have the longest reach with your feet. Close the kicking range and you\u2019re in hand distance. Bruce Lee was first a martial artist, and he went out of his way to prove that he really had a method of fighting, that it was as disciplined and more scientific than the older, classical arts.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Dan Inosanto agreed, \u201cMost people aren\u2019t aware of it, but Bruce Lee was very into boxing. Scientific boxing,\u201d said Inosanto.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The \u201cLittle Dragon\u201d competed in boxing matches throughout high school and compiled a record of 8-0 (8 KOs).\u00a0 In 1958, while a high school student at St. Francis Xavier in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee had a reputation of getting into fights in and out of school. He also had a reputation of never losing a single one of them. Because of this Brother Edward, who was one of Lee\u2019s teachers, suggested that Bruce join the school\u2019s boxing team so that the youngster could better channel his fighting spirit in a more productive and positive way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16849\" style=\"width: 979px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LZeH0Z_jmUg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16849\" class=\" wp-image-16849\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"969\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-8.jpg 639w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-8-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-8-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Batman and Robin with the Green Hornet and Kato. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO OF GREEN HORNET AND KATO AND BATMAN AND ROBIN)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Loving the sport of boxing as he did, Lee joined the team. Before Bruce became a member of the team, his high school\u2019s arch rival was another private school named King George V School made up entirely of British boys who had embraced boxing since they were toddlers. They also were famous for taunting and making fun of the Chinese youths who were enrolled at St. Francis Xavier. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Because of this, the King George V School\u2019s boxing team continually reigned as the boxing champions of the province. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The most gifted boxer of them all was Gary Elms, a British tough, who was not only undefeated, but also considered the best high school boxer in the entire country. He also happened to be at the weight of St. Francis Xavier\u2019s newest boxing recruit Bruce Lee.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although Bruce Lee was a member of the boxing team, he still continued his martial arts training with Wong Shun Leung and Wing Chun. By the time the Boxing Tournament began on March 29, 1958, Lee was in superb condition. The preliminary matches were first and continued until only two boys were left in each weight class. Then, the two remaining boys would fight for the championship.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16858\" style=\"width: 864px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Se1y2R5QRKU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16858\" class=\" wp-image-16858\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-16-1.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee in a real fight. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO OF BRUCE LEE&#8217;S TOP TEN MOMENTS)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Bruce Lee fought three preliminary bouts and won them Dan Inosanto agreed, \u201cMost people aren\u2019t aware of it, but Bruce Lee was very into boxing. Scientific boxing,\u201d said Inosanto.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The \u201cLittle Dragon\u201d competed in boxing matches throughout high school and compiled a record of 8-0 (8 KO\u2019s).\u00a0 In 1958, while a high school student at St. Francis Xavier in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee had a reputation of getting into fights in and out of school. He also had a distinction of never losing a single one of them. Because of this, Brother Edward, who was one of Lee\u2019s teachers, suggested that Bruce join the school\u2019s boxing team so that the youngster could better channel his natural fighting spirit in a more productive and positive way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Loving the sport of boxing as he did, Lee joined the team.\u00a0 Before Bruce was a member of the squad, his high school\u2019s arch rival was another private school named King George V School, made up primarily of cocky British boys, who had embraced boxing since they were toddlers. They also were famous for taunting and making fun of the Chinese youths who were enrolled at St. Francis Xavier. Because of this, the King George V School\u2019s boxing team continually reigned as the pugilistic champions of the province.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16861\" style=\"width: 981px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e8NAENVIej4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16861\" class=\"wp-image-16861\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/348s.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Lee statue in Los Angeles' Chinatown\" width=\"971\" height=\"971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/348s.jpg 348w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/348s-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/348s-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/348s-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee statue in Los Angeles&#8217; Chinatown. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW A SCENE FROM ENTER THE DRAGON MOVIE)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>The most gifted boxer of them all was Gary Elms, a British tough, who was not only undefeated, but also considered the best high school boxer in the entire country. He also happened to be at the same weight of St. Francis Xavier\u2019s newest boxing recruit &#8211; Bruce Lee.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Although Bruce was a member of the boxing team, he still continued his martial arts training with Wong Shun Leung and Wing Chun. As a result, by the time the Boxing Tournament began on March 29, 1958, Lee was in superb condition. The preliminary matches were first and continued until only two boys were left in each weight class. Then, the two remaining boxers would fight for the championship. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16852\" style=\"width: 1183px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e8NAENVIej4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16852\" class=\"wp-image-16852\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-11.jpg\" alt=\"GreeN Hornet and Kato. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW ANOTHER SCENE FROM THE ICONIC TV SHOW)\" width=\"1173\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-11.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-11-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-11-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1173px) 100vw, 1173px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">GreeN Hornet and Kato. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW ANOTHER SCENE FROM THE ICONIC TV SHOW)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Lee fought three preliminary bouts and won them all by first-round knockouts! This brought him to the final bout against none other than the dreaded Gary Elms, who was feared by everyone, everyone that is, except for Bruce Lee.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Knowing that Bruce was new to boxing, never having seen him before at a tournament, or in a match prior to the 1958 Championships, Elms felt confident that his superior experience and boxing skills would help to win the title for the fourth straight year, and once again he believed that he would vanquish his foe by a devastating knockout.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Elms went after Lee in the first round crowding him to the ropes and trying to land the big knockout punch. Bruce was initially surprised by the excessive aggression and tried to back up out of harm\u2019s way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16847\" style=\"width: 1216px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6lxYH5Q_zCE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16847\" class=\" wp-image-16847\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1206\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-6-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee statue in Hong Kong at night. Photo by Sal Alaimo. (Click photo to see\u00a0 Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris &#8211; Full Fight)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In round two, Lee figured out his rival\u2019s strategy and used Wing Chun learned blocks to make Elms miss, or hit only his gloves. He also began to counter punch the Brit, who was beginning to become frustrated at failing to hit his target.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>In round three, Bruce, using his superior hand speed, went for the knockout. Before a\u00a0 crowd of students and adults on hand, Lee, showing blazing hand quickness and with no mercy, went after Elms and blasted him with punches that Gary later said were \u201cso fast they seemed like blurs.\u201d To the shock of those on hand, especially the British contingent who was there to watch Elms win for the fourth straight time, Lee brutally knocked the Brit down and out to the canvas for the count of \u2018ten.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16862\" style=\"width: 1101px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iIToSVlFjBk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16862\" class=\"wp-image-16862\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruce-lee-return-of-the-dragon-blu-ray.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Lee from the movie Enter The Dragon. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE A FOOTAGE FROM THE FILM).\" width=\"1091\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruce-lee-return-of-the-dragon-blu-ray.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruce-lee-return-of-the-dragon-blu-ray-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruce-lee-return-of-the-dragon-blu-ray-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee from the movie <em>Enter The Dragon<\/em>. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE A FOOTAGE FROM THE FILM).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On account of Bruce\u2019s win, his school went on to win the Boxing Title for the very first time and made the Chinese boys proud that one of their own had been so victorious, especially over a British lad.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When Bruce Lee eventually left Hong Kong to go to America in 1959, he left as both the 1958 School Boxing Champion and the 1958 Crown Colony Cha Cha Champion of Hong Kong <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As an adult, Bruce Lee further studied boxing techniques, which he claimed later influenced his Jeet Kune Do punches. In his book <em>The Tao of Jeet Kune Do<\/em>, which is a compilation of his personal notes, Lee wrote that he relied heavily on boxing principles in his martial arts. Lee referenced Jack Dempsey and Edwin L. Haislet\u2019s book titled <em>Boxing<\/em> (1940) at least twenty times, and Lee also reportedly owned more than a hundred boxing books in his own private library.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16863\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HVSVuz-wdz4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16863\" class=\"wp-image-16863\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/images-e1590595772307.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Lee from the movie Enter The Dragon. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE A FOOTAGE FROM THE FILM).\" width=\"691\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/images-e1590595772307.jpg 259w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/images-e1590595772307-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bruce Lee in flight. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE THE BEST OF BRUCE LEE)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Besides a vast boxing book collection, Bruce Lee owned one of the largest collections of fight films in the country and would often invite friends over to view them with him. It was said that Lee knew punches and styles of all the great and legendary champions from Kid Gavilan\u2019s \u201cbolo punch\u201d to the six-inch punches of Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano, to the dazzling footwork of Willie Pep and Muhammad Ali. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>According former heavyweight contender and Superman Villain Jack O&#8217;Halloran, who was also a very close friend of Bruce Lee, whenever a boxing move caught his interest, Lee, who was a southpaw, would rewind the film, then stand and turn his back to watch it in a mirror, and practice it till he got it right. Besides that, O&#8217;Halloran remarked that, &#8220;Bruce Lee would venture into the toughest areas of various cities and start a fight with gang members in order to enhance his fighting skills. Sometimes he would beat up more than ten guys at a time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>On account of his boxing background, Bruce Lee radically changed martial arts forever. He was the first martial arts artist to disregard the traditional stance and, instead, engage and use a boxer\u2019s stance. Lee, in effect, soon developed a new and dynamic style that would literally transcend martial arts fighting forever and also be and remain forever his trademark stance and fighting style. The very same one that would make Bruce Lee an icon for the ages.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>As Bruce said about both life and his fighting style, \u201cAdapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16864\" style=\"width: 855px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nB1DeEa4xLw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16864\" class=\"wp-image-16864\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bruce Lee - Amazing Superhuman Speed. 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Never before in the history of Motion Pictures or sports, had an Asian athlete and film actor ever ascend into the stratosphere of commercial and cultural success. In turn, he changed Western culture and the landscape therein forever. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Lee learned from Western culture, especially from boxing, and then confronted it. \u201cIn the United States,\u201d he said, \u201cSomething about the Oriental, the true Oriental, should be shown.\u201d And because of Bruce Lee, it was. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When children of the 1960\u2019s watched television\u2019s <em>The Green Hornet<\/em>, they were amazed by the fighting style of Kato played by Bruce Lee. He did things no one had ever seen before and everyone soon wanted to be just like him. He was the main focus of <em>The Green Hornet<\/em> and why most tuned into the show. Later on, when it was re-broadcast in Hong Kong as <em>The Kato Show<\/em>, Lee\u2019s popularity exploded and he went there to begin what would soon become the emergence and birth of Kung Fu movies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>When American film companies saw the success of his Hong King films that were being shown in America, they decided to have Lee star in the American produced <em>Enter the Dragon<\/em>. With his fighting exploits, rock hard body, and nunchucks expertise, Bruce Lee became a legend, then eventually an icon, where he remains to this day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Lee once said, \u201cThe key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.\u201d\u2008Because of his fame and his exploits, his life became a life worth remembering, and with it he achieved the key to immortality.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail.jpg\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">\u2018&#8230; I think I\u2019ve put up a good fight\u2019: Dallas boxing icon and former World Welterweight champion and Boxing Hall of Famer Curtis Cokes dies at 82<\/span><\/strong><\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>By Henry Hascup <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Courtesy of The Dallas Morning News<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Curtis Cokes, Dallas\u2019 first world champion and the undisputed soul of the city\u2019s boxing scene for more than a half-century, died Friday of heart failure at 82.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes had been in hospice for a week, said Erwin \u201cSparky\u201d Sparks, his partner at the Home of Champions gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16898\" style=\"width: 524px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Curtis-Cokes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16898\" class=\" wp-image-16898\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Curtis-Cokes.jpg\" alt=\"Curtis Cokes\" width=\"514\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Curtis-Cokes.jpg 196w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Curtis-Cokes-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Former Undisputed Welterweight Champion Curtis Cokes<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Back in the day before titles were divided and sub-divided, Cokes held the world welterweight title from 1966-69. Quincy Taylor, who trained under Cokes, and DeSoto\u2019s Errol Spence are the only Dallas-area boxers to win world titles since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003, Cokes, a classic counterpuncher at 5-8, 147 pounds, wasn\u2019t wildly popular among fight fans because he wasn\u2019t a brawler. That was by design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe name of the sport is boxing, not fighting,\u201d Cokes told The Dallas Morning News in 2013. \u201cYou can play football, you can play basketball, but you can\u2019t play boxing. It\u2019s serious business where you can get hurt every time you step into the ring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIt\u2019s an art to hit and not be hit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Artist or not, Cokes could hit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u201cHe wanted the other guy to make a mistake,\u201d said Steve Crosson, a longtime ring official. \u201cAnd when he unloaded that right hand, he was devastating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes came of age in an era when black fighters weren\u2019t allowed to compete in Golden Gloves. His progress also was likely hindered by the fact that he didn\u2019t work under a world-class trainer or promoter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes got by on his natural athleticism \u2014 he was all-state in basketball as well as baseball at Booker T. Washington, played shortstop on a traveling semipro baseball team and once got a tryout with the Dodgers \u2014 and his intuitive ring smarts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fighting primarily at the old Sportatorium or Memorial Auditorium, Cokes worked his way up the ladder slowly. He had 27 bouts in Texas, including one in Mexico, before earning a spot on a big-time card. He lost to Luis Rodriguez but gained a fan in Rodriguez\u2019s trainer, Angelo Dundee, who also worked with a young heavyweight named Cassius Clay. Dundee told Cokes he\u2019d like to train him, too, but he\u2019d have to move to Miami. Cokes would also receive invitations to train in St. Louis, Houston and Los Angeles. He remained in his hometown instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On Aug. 24, 1966, he finally got his big chance: a unanimous 15-round decision over Manny Gonzalez for the vacant World Boxing Association welterweight title. He added the World Boxing Council title three months later when he won a 15-round unanimous decision over France\u2019s Jean Josselin at Memorial Auditorium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes got by on his natural athleticism \u2014 he was all-state in basketball as well as baseball at Booker T. Washington, played shortstop on a traveling semipro baseball team and once got a tryout with the Dodgers \u2014 and his intuitive ring smarts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fighting primarily at the old Sportatorium or Memorial Auditorium, Cokes worked his way up the ladder slowly. He had 27 bouts in Texas, including one in Mexico, before earning a spot on a big-time card. He lost to Luis Rodriguez but gained a fan in Rodriguez\u2019s trainer, Angelo Dundee, who also worked with a young heavyweight named Cassius Clay. Dundee told Cokes he\u2019d like to train him, too, but he\u2019d have to move to Miami. Cokes would also receive invitations to train in St. Louis, Houston and Los Angeles. He remained in his hometown instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On Aug. 24, 1966, he finally got his big chance: a unanimous 15-round decision over Manny Gonzalez for the vacant World Boxing Association welterweight title. He added the World Boxing Council title three months later when he won a 15-round unanimous decision over France\u2019s Jean Josselin at Memorial Auditorium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Nearly 50 years after the fact, Dickie Cole, who refereed Cokes\u2019 win, called the night of Nov. 28, 1966, \u201cmaybe the most memorable in Dallas\u2019 boxing history.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cCurtis wasn\u2019t a punk kid who won the title,\u201d Cole told The News in 2013. \u201cHe was almost 30 years old and had paid his dues. He struggled to get there. Dallas never did him any favors. And there he was with that hammer he had for a right hand, winning as our champion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Only 6,000 showed up at Memorial Auditorium to see the hometown champ add another belt. The city\u2019s ruling class was slow to embrace its first world champ. Only after the intervention of the Dallas Cowboys and the team\u2019s black players in particular did the city fete Cokes with a parade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cIf he had been white,\u201d former Cowboy Willie Townes told The News in 1987, \u201cI\u2019m sure he would have been the toast of the town.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes fought 13 times while he held the title before losing to Jose Napoles at the Forum in Los Angeles on April 18, 1969. His right eye closed, Cokes was unable to get up for the bell for the 14th round. He lost the rematch, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe didn\u2019t whip me so good the first time,\u201d Cokes joked to Laurence Cole, \u201cso I went back for seconds.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Laurence Cole, Dickie\u2019s son, trained under Cokes before embarking on a career as a world-class referee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cHe was a classy man,\u201d Laurence Cole said. \u201cLook at the times he grew through, what he struggled through, yet he was never bitter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Said Crosson: \u201cHe was always a consummate gentleman, without ego. Just a very fine person.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes went 62-14-4, according to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/boxrec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">boxrec.com<\/a>. Once his career was over, Cokes trained many young fighters at his gym, including Kirk Johnson, a Canadian heavyweight who challenged for the WBA title in 2002. Cokes even owned a Dallas nightclub. But financial problems plagued him. The Internal Revenue Service once confiscated his entire purse, $11,000, to pay back taxes. Near the end of a career that covered 80 fights, he filed for bankruptcy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">He took it all in stride, including the slights, and said he had no regrets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cI have done things my way my whole life because that\u2019s the way it had to be,\u201d he said in 2013. \u201cOn the other hand, I never had to take orders from anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cAnd I think I\u2019ve put up a good fight.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv6336550212MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cokes is survived by two brothers, Joe and Robert, a sister, Mary Helen Cokes, and five children. Funeral services are pending.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ws_application\">\n<div id=\"ws_appScroll\">\n<div id=\"appContent\">\n<div id=\"ws_view\" class=\"dijitStackContainer dijitContainer dijitLayoutContainer\" data-dojo-type=\"dijit.layout.StackContainer\">\n<div class=\"dijitStackContainerChildWrapper dijitVisible\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div id=\"displayMessage\" class=\"dijitStackContainer-child\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_25\" class=\"displayMessage\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"layoutWidget\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_27\" class=\"messageArea needLayout\" tabindex=\"0\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"messageArea\">\n<div class=\"cardBox\">\n<div class=\"AOLWebSuite AOLWebSuiteM1\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"bodyCont\">\n<div id=\"yiv2635160220\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail.jpg\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #993300;\">BLASTS FROM THE PAST<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17038\" style=\"width: 588px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3050-e1591645604530.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17038\" class=\"wp-image-17038 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3050-e1591645604530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3050-e1591645604530.jpg 578w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3050-e1591645604530-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3050-e1591645604530-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton playing tag in Yankee Stadium before their third and last time on September 28, 1976, completing their trilogy. This time, 34-year-old Ali entered the ring as Heavyweight Champion. Both fighters showed their strengths, but neither established themselves as the obvious winner. Most commentators gave the fight to Norton. Ultimately, Ali won by a unanimous decision, thereby retaining his title. Ali said during an interview with Mark Cronin in October of 1976: &#8220;Kenny\u2019s style is too difficult for me. I can\u2019t beat him, and I sure don\u2019t want to fight him again. I honestly thought he beat me in Yankee Stadium, but the judges gave it to me, and I\u2019m grateful to them.&#8221; Norton was bitter, stating after the fight: &#8220;I won at least nine or ten rounds. I was robbed.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17028\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17028\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17028\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033.jpg 825w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033-768x846.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3033-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tyson Fury beating up Deontay Wilder in their second fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17016\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3015-e1591645864445.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17016\" class=\"wp-image-17016 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3015-e1591645864445.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"739\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3015-e1591645864445.jpg 552w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3015-e1591645864445-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3015-e1591645864445-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight boxers Muhammad Ali R) and Oscar Bonavena L) fought at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 7, 1970. Ali won the bout, his first at the current Madison Square Garden, through a technical knockout in the 15th round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17018\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17018\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3022.jpg 735w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3022-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Old Rivals &#8211; Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17013\" style=\"width: 523px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2999-e1591646087275.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17013\" class=\"wp-image-17013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2999-e1591646087275.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2999-e1591646087275.jpg 513w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2999-e1591646087275-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2999-e1591646087275-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Charles &#8220;Sonny&#8221; Liston<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17022\" style=\"width: 524px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17022\" class=\" wp-image-17022\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3026.jpg 267w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3026-187x300.jpg 187w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3026-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Johnson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17017\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17017\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17017\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Dempsey\" width=\"654\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-1119x1536.jpg 1119w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3021.jpg 1457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Dempsey<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17014\" style=\"width: 722px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17014\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17014\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3001.jpg 712w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3001-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3001-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Oscar De La Hoya winning the Gold Medal in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17032\" style=\"width: 588px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17032\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17032\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-578x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-578x1024.jpg 578w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-768x1361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-867x1536.jpg 867w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_3037.jpg 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Thomas &#8220;Tom&#8221; Molineaux (23 March 1784 \u2013 4 August 1818) was an African-American bare-knuckle boxer and possibly a former slave. He spent much of his career in Great Britain and Ireland, where he had some notable successes. He arrived in England in 1809 and started his fighting career there in 1810. It was his two fights against Tom Cribb, widely viewed as the Champion of England, that brought fame to Molineaux, although he lost both contests. His prizefighting career ended in 1815. After a tour that took him to Scotland and Ireland, he died in Galway, Ireland in 1818, aged 34.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16666\" style=\"width: 644px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16666\" class=\" wp-image-16666\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg 467w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Sugar Ray Robinson (L) nailing Kid Gavilan (R) with a thudding left to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16829\" style=\"width: 638px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2915.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16829\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16829\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2915.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Louis with singer Lena Horne\" width=\"628\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2915.jpg 628w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2915-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2915-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Joe Louis with singer Lena Horne<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16837\" style=\"width: 652px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2926.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16837\" class=\" wp-image-16837\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2926.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2926.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2926-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2926-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16839\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Rocky-Marciano-and-Burt-Reynolds..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16839\" class=\" wp-image-16839\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Rocky-Marciano-and-Burt-Reynolds..jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Marciano with Burt Reynolds and Rocky's daughter Mary Anne\" width=\"720\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Rocky-Marciano-and-Burt-Reynolds..jpg 459w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Rocky-Marciano-and-Burt-Reynolds.-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Rocky-Marciano-and-Burt-Reynolds.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano with Burt Reynolds and Rocky&#8217;s daughter Mary Anne<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16872\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Hall-of-Fame-Founder-of-The-USA-Boxing-News-Jospeph-Rinaldi-and-twin-sons-John-and-Alex-Rinaldi-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16872\" class=\" wp-image-16872\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Hall-of-Fame-Founder-of-The-USA-Boxing-News-Jospeph-Rinaldi-and-twin-sons-John-and-Alex-Rinaldi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hall of Fame Founder of The USA Boxing News Joseph Rinaldi and twin sons John and Alex Rinaldi.\" width=\"599\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Hall-of-Fame-Founder-of-The-USA-Boxing-News-Jospeph-Rinaldi-and-twin-sons-John-and-Alex-Rinaldi-1.jpg 547w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Hall-of-Fame-Founder-of-The-USA-Boxing-News-Jospeph-Rinaldi-and-twin-sons-John-and-Alex-Rinaldi-1-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/May-2020-Website-Hall-of-Fame-Founder-of-The-USA-Boxing-News-Jospeph-Rinaldi-and-twin-sons-John-and-Alex-Rinaldi-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Hall of Fame Founder of The USA Boxing News Joseph Rinaldi and twin sons John and Alex Rinaldi.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16881\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16881\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16881\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-650x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Terence Crawford\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-650x1024.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-768x1210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-975x1536.jpg 975w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Terence-Crawford.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Terence Crawford<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16878\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16878\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16878\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56.jpg 905w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@56-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Light Heavyweight Champion Matthew Saad Muhammad with John Rinaldi.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16879\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16879\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16879\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@31.jpg 744w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@31-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GGG@31-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IBF Flyweight Champion Danny &#8220;Kid dynamite&#8221; Romero with Joseph and Ron John Rinaldi in 1996.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16835\" style=\"width: 941px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16835\" class=\" wp-image-16835\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"931\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2924.jpg 1074w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Micky Ward vs Arturo Gatti in their first fight on May 18, 2002.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16833\" style=\"width: 734px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2921.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16833\" class=\" wp-image-16833\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2921.jpg\" alt=\"Kid Chocolate\" width=\"724\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2921.jpg 642w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2921-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2921-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cuba&#8217;s Kid Chocolate was both an undisputed Junior Lightweight (1931) and Featherweight (1932) Champion. The fact that traffic on Broadway stopped for him &#8211; like it did for Rudolph Valentino and Babe Ruth &#8211; didn\u2019t change him; neither did being declared world\u2019s best dressed man by a European magazine, which placed him above film star George Raft; the Prince of Wales and Mayor of New York Mickey Walker.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16836\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2925.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16836\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16836\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2925.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano\" width=\"750\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2925.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2925-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2925-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano. The Brockton Blockbuster (R) stopped the famed Brown Bomber (L) in the eighth round of their scheduled ten rounder in New York&#8217;s Madison Square Garden on October 26, 1951, which catapulted Rocky to the top of the heavyweight challengers for the title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16827\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2909.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16827\" class=\" wp-image-16827\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2909.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic trainers Freddie Brown and Ray Arcel working the corner of Roberto Duran in training.\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2909.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2909-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2909-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Iconic trainers Freddie Brown (L)\u00a0 and Ray Arcel (R) working the corner of Roberto Duran in training.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16830\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16830\" class=\"wp-image-16830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765-1024x844.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Norton (L) stabbing Muhammad Ali with a hard left jab in their second fight.\" width=\"654\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765-1024x844.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2917-e1590612968765.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ken Norton (L) stabbing Muhammad Ali (R) with a hard left jab in their second fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16826\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16826\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16826\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908.jpg\" alt=\"Future Heavyweight champions Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis embrace each other after Lewis won the Gold Medal and Bowe won the Silver medal in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seou, Korea.\" width=\"960\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2908-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Future Heavyweight champions Riddick Bowe (L) and Lennox Lewis (R)\u00a0 embrace each other after Lewis won the Gold Medal and Bowe won the Silver Medal in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16824\" style=\"width: 804px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2906.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16824\" class=\" wp-image-16824\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2906.jpg\" alt=\"Trainer Gil clancy with George Foreman\" width=\"794\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2906.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2906-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2906-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Trainer Gil clancy with George Foreman<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16832\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2920-e1590613498526.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16832\" class=\"wp-image-16832 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2920-e1590613498526.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali taunting Joe frazier before their 1971 Fight of the Century.\" width=\"647\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2920-e1590613498526.jpg 244w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2920-e1590613498526-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali L) taunting Joe Frazier R) before their 1971 Fight of the Century.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16834\" style=\"width: 855px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16834\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16834\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Louis R) giving advice to a young Ezzard charles L).\" width=\"845\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923.jpg 845w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2923-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis (R) giving advice to a young Ezzard Charles (L).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16844\" style=\"width: 901px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16844\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16844\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3.jpg\" alt=\"USA Boxing News Editors John Rinaldi and Alex Rinaldi with heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer in 1994.\" width=\"891\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3.jpg 891w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/thumbnail-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">USA Boxing News Editors John Rinaldi (L) and Alex Rinaldi (R) with heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer in 1994.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16811\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16811\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715.jpg\" alt=\"Lineup of legends - Jake LaMotta, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ike Williams and Willie Pep in the 1940s.\" width=\"960\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2715-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lineup of legends &#8211; Ezzard Charles,Jake LaMotta, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ike Williams, Willie Pep, and Manuel Ortiz in the 1940s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16810\" style=\"width: 556px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2688.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16810\" class=\" wp-image-16810\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2688.jpg\" alt=\"Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes with Featherweight Champion Salvador Sanchez at Madison Square Garden in 1982.\" width=\"546\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2688.jpg 243w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2688-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes with Featherweight Champion Salvador Sanchez at Madison Square Garden in 1982.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16809\" style=\"width: 844px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16809\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850.jpg\" alt=\"Alexis Arguello (L) with Sugar Ray Robinson (R)\" width=\"834\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850.jpg 834w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850-768x854.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/USABNMAY2020IMG_2850-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Alexis Arguello (L) with Sugar Ray Robinson (R)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16798\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dwight-gooden-darryl-strawberry-and-mike-tyson-new-york-daily-news-archive.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16798\" class=\" wp-image-16798\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dwight-gooden-darryl-strawberry-and-mike-tyson-new-york-daily-news-archive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dwight-gooden-darryl-strawberry-and-mike-tyson-new-york-daily-news-archive.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dwight-gooden-darryl-strawberry-and-mike-tyson-new-york-daily-news-archive-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dwight-gooden-darryl-strawberry-and-mike-tyson-new-york-daily-news-archive-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">New York Mets legends Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry with Mike Tyson in 1986.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16802\" style=\"width: 499px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/portrait-of-evander-holyfield-al-bello.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16802\" class=\" wp-image-16802\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/portrait-of-evander-holyfield-al-bello.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"489\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/portrait-of-evander-holyfield-al-bello.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/portrait-of-evander-holyfield-al-bello-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/portrait-of-evander-holyfield-al-bello-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Portrait of Evander Holyfield<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16799\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-joe-louisjoe-walcott-gjon-mili.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16799\" class=\" wp-image-16799\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-joe-louisjoe-walcott-gjon-mili.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-joe-louisjoe-walcott-gjon-mili.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-joe-louisjoe-walcott-gjon-mili-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-joe-louisjoe-walcott-gjon-mili-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Louis vs Jersey Joe Walcott<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16800\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D5ErNtSlRNc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16800\" class=\" wp-image-16800\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-rocky-marcianoezzard-charles-ralph-morse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-rocky-marcianoezzard-charles-ralph-morse.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-rocky-marcianoezzard-charles-ralph-morse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-rocky-marcianoezzard-charles-ralph-morse-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano fought two celebrated boxing matches with Ezzard Charles. The first match took place on 17 June, 1954; and the second on 17 September, 1954. The first fight went the distance with Marciano winning on points through a unanimous decision. In the second bout pictured above, Marciano knocked out Charles in the eighth at New York&#8217;s famed Yankee Stadium. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE COLORIZED VERSION OF THE FIGHT)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16801\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/clay-floors-liston-george-silk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16801\" class=\" wp-image-16801\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/clay-floors-liston-george-silk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/clay-floors-liston-george-silk.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/clay-floors-liston-george-silk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/clay-floors-liston-george-silk-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Muhammad Ali floors Sonny Liston in their second fight.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16806\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2678-e1589331674878.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16806\" class=\"wp-image-16806 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2678-e1589331674878.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2678-e1589331674878.jpg 277w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2678-e1589331674878-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2678-e1589331674878-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Welterweight Champion Carlos Palomino with comedian Don Rickles.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14643 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-15-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Boxing News Stories and Press Releases from<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong><em>T<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>he Boxing Twins<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-and-recent-press-releases-from-the-boxing-twins\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt.jpg 795w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/bt-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CLICK TO READ UPDATED BOXING STORIES AND PRESS RELEASES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16574\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1-1024x334.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1-3x1.png 3w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mail-1.png 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">BOXING LEGEND OSCAR DE LA HOYA &amp; SINGER MILLIE CORRETJER<\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">DONATE $250,000 TO<\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL<\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-with-the-usa-boxing-news\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"EPSON MFP image\" width=\"654\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039-768x1189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/EPSON039.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15079\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/64468147_2290263374428698_4974848936645754880_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Movie Stars, Singers, Celebrities, and Famous Boxers\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">CLICK PHOTOS TO VIEW PAGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17495\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LLLLLLLAlex-Rinaldi-with-legendary-former-light-heavy-king-Bob-Foster..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17495\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LLLLLLLAlex-Rinaldi-with-legendary-former-light-heavy-king-Bob-Foster..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LLLLLLLAlex-Rinaldi-with-legendary-former-light-heavy-king-Bob-Foster..jpg 625w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LLLLLLLAlex-Rinaldi-with-legendary-former-light-heavy-king-Bob-Foster.-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LLLLLLLAlex-Rinaldi-with-legendary-former-light-heavy-king-Bob-Foster.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Alex Rinaldi with legendary former light heavy king Bob Foster.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17494\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17494\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17494\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3807.jpg 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17493\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17493\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17493\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3806-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Graziano in New York<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17491\" style=\"width: 517px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3792.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17491\" class=\" wp-image-17491\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3792.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3792.jpg 220w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3792-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3792-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bobby Czyz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17488\" style=\"width: 651px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3788.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17488\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17488\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3788.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3788.jpg 641w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3788-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3788-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jersey Joe Walcott Vs. Joe Louis I<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17487\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3784-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17487\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17487\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3784-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3784-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3784-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3784-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali with young fighter<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17484\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17484\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17484\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777-812x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777-812x1024.jpg 812w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3777.jpg 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Salvador Sanchez knocking out Wilfredo Gomez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17483\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17483\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17483\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3776.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran against Davey Moore<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17482\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3775.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17482\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17482\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3775.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3775.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3775-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3775-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali receiving his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17481\" style=\"width: 515px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3774.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17481\" class=\" wp-image-17481\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"505\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3774.jpg 243w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3774-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Larry Holmes and Salvador Sanchez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17478\" style=\"width: 831px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17478\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17478\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"821\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770.jpg 821w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3770-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano and a young fan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17474\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3766.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17474\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17474\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3766.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3766.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3766-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3766-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Wilfredo Benitez, Don King, Roberto Duran, and Jose Torres<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17473\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3753.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17473\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17473\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3753.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3753.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3753-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3753-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ken Norton and Smokin&#8217; Joe Frazier<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17472\" style=\"width: 909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17472\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1.jpg 899w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3635-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Azumah Nelson vs. Salvador Sanchez in 1982<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17468\" style=\"width: 916px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17468\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17468\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"906\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1.jpg 906w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1-768x814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3607-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Kid Chocolate<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17466\" style=\"width: 726px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3604-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17466\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17466\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3604-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3604-1.jpg 716w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3604-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3604-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17464\" style=\"width: 423px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3560-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17464\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17464\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3560-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"413\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3560-1.jpg 413w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3560-1-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3560-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Middleweight champion James &#8220;Lights Out&#8221; Toney<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17463\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3559.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17463\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17463\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3559.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3559.jpg 579w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3559-181x300.jpg 181w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3559-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mike Tyson and his pet Tiger<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17465\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17465\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1.jpg 938w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3577-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mike Tyson and his original Team<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17457\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3553.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17457\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17457\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3553-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3553-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mickey Walker<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17455\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3547-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17455\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17455\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3547-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3547-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3547-1-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3547-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">President Bill Clinton with Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17445\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17445\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17445\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3506.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Julian &#8220;The Hawk&#8221; Jackson was a formidable three-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBA super welterweight title from 1987 to 1990, and the WBC middleweight title twice between 1990 and 1995.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17442\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"897\" height=\"891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497.jpg 897w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497-768x763.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3497-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17440\" style=\"width: 637px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3471.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17440\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3471.jpg 627w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3471-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3471-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Frazier Knocking down Muhammad Ali in their first fight at Madison Square Garden in 1971.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_17438\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hearns-duran.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17438\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17438\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hearns-duran.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hearns-duran.jpg 630w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hearns-duran-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hearns-duran-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Tommy Hearns (R) vs Roberto Duran (L)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16760\" style=\"width: 842px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v3csoUaZbsg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16760\" class=\" wp-image-16760\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Rocky Marciano and Jerry Lewis. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(Click Photo to see Jerry Lewis talk about the famous fight with him and Marciano)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16759\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v3csoUaZbsg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16759\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16759\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"898\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives.jpg 898w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martin-lewis-and-marciano-michael-ochs-archives-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>LOS ANGELES &#8211; NOVEMBER 18: Heavyweight champion of the world Rocky Marciano defeats Jerry Lewis in a mock boxing match to aid Muscular Dystrophy on November 18, 1954 in Los Angeles, California. With Dean Martin and an unknown ring girl.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW COLORIZED VERSION OF THE FIGHT)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16750\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2641nnn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16750\" class=\" wp-image-16750\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2641nnn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2641nnn.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2641nnn-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2641nnn-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Elvis Presley (L) with heavyweight contender Oscar &#8220;Ringo&#8221; Bonavena (R)\u00a0 from Argentina whose career record was 58 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10925\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10925\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1024x891.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"988\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1024x891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-768x669.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10926\" style=\"width: 934px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10926\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10926\" class=\" wp-image-10926\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"924\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img118.jpg 1314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran with Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly in 1992. Kelly is wearing the Mickey Mouse jacket Duran gave him. (PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI &#8211; THE USA BOXING NEWS)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10927\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2018\/02\/78\/epson-mfp-image-568\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10927\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10927\" class=\"wp-image-10927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AJR-Gerard-John-and-Ken-Norton-1992.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AJR-Gerard-John-and-Ken-Norton-1992.jpg 614w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AJR-Gerard-John-and-Ken-Norton-1992-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AJR-Gerard-John-and-Ken-Norton-1992-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gerard, John, and Alex Rinaldi with former heavyweight champion Ken Norton <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">(PHOTO BY THE USA BOXING NEWS)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16751\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2642nn-e1587433119904.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16751\" class=\"wp-image-16751 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2642nn-e1587433119904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2642nn-e1587433119904.jpg 462w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2642nn-e1587433119904-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2642nn-e1587433119904-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Marvis Frazier at the statue of his legendary father Smokin&#8217; Joe frazier in Phiadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16726\" style=\"width: 911px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16726\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16726\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"901\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2.jpg 901w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GGG@2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) with The USA Boxing News publisher John Rinaldi (R) at the Press Conference for the <em>Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Roberto Duran\u00a0<\/em> fight in 1983 for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship of the World.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16685\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16685\" class=\"wp-image-16685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n.jpg\" alt=\"Former Heavyweight champion Ken Norton with future Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/57568414_2194806040641099_8484285388725157888_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Heavyweight champion Ken Norton with future Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16686\" style=\"width: 822px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58033144_1053782104832757_2614550273309278208_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16686\" class=\"wp-image-16686\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58033144_1053782104832757_2614550273309278208_n.jpg\" alt=\"Two sluggers - Ted Williams and Rocky Marciano.\" width=\"812\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58033144_1053782104832757_2614550273309278208_n.jpg 235w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58033144_1053782104832757_2614550273309278208_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Two sluggers &#8211; Ted Williams and Rocky Marciano.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16687\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58374327_2196522923802744_7340508578161098752_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16687\" class=\"wp-image-16687\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58374327_2196522923802744_7340508578161098752_n.jpg\" alt=\"Jake LaMotta with Willie Pep\" width=\"577\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58374327_2196522923802744_7340508578161098752_n.jpg 185w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58374327_2196522923802744_7340508578161098752_n-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58374327_2196522923802744_7340508578161098752_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jake LaMotta with Willie Pep<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16688\" style=\"width: 793px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61983612_2268484046606631_8556383767772528640_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16688\" class=\"wp-image-16688\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61983612_2268484046606631_8556383767772528640_n.jpg\" alt=\"Smokin' Joe Frazier entertaining soldiers.\" width=\"783\" height=\"1157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61983612_2268484046606631_8556383767772528640_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61983612_2268484046606631_8556383767772528640_n-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61983612_2268484046606631_8556383767772528640_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Smokin&#8217; Joe Frazier entertaining soldiers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16689\" style=\"width: 822px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16689\" class=\"wp-image-16689\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o-1024x843.jpg\" alt=\"Future ring legend Muhammad Ali with then Heavyweight Champion Ingemar Johansson\" width=\"812\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/61999488_2266886743433028_33336105927442432_o.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Future ring legend Muhammad Ali with then Heavyweight Champion Ingemar Johansson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16690\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62073089_2268746906580345_4218601935663529984_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16690\" class=\"wp-image-16690\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62073089_2268746906580345_4218601935663529984_n.jpg\" alt=\"Middleweight Champion Randy Turpin\" width=\"735\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62073089_2268746906580345_4218601935663529984_n.jpg 336w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62073089_2268746906580345_4218601935663529984_n-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62073089_2268746906580345_4218601935663529984_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Middleweight Champion Randy Turpin<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16692\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62226514_2272485366206499_7444418792127463424_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16692\" class=\"wp-image-16692\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62226514_2272485366206499_7444418792127463424_n.jpg\" alt=\"Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore trying to shed some pounds in training.\" width=\"760\" height=\"1082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62226514_2272485366206499_7444418792127463424_n.jpg 430w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62226514_2272485366206499_7444418792127463424_n-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62226514_2272485366206499_7444418792127463424_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore trying to shed some pounds in training.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16693\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62242574_2264946770293692_5783848448239337472_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16693\" class=\"wp-image-16693\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62242574_2264946770293692_5783848448239337472_n.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Duran in training for the defense of his Lightweight Championship.\" width=\"758\" height=\"1121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62242574_2264946770293692_5783848448239337472_n.jpg 414w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62242574_2264946770293692_5783848448239337472_n-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62242574_2264946770293692_5783848448239337472_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\">Roberto Duran in training for the defense of his Lightweight Championship.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16694\" style=\"width: 742px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62513898_2271899242931778_4608085822221058048_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16694\" class=\"wp-image-16694\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62513898_2271899242931778_4608085822221058048_n.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.\" width=\"732\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62513898_2271899242931778_4608085822221058048_n.jpg 432w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62513898_2271899242931778_4608085822221058048_n-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62513898_2271899242931778_4608085822221058048_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62120829_2268720969916272_7884728651650957312_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16691\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62120829_2268720969916272_7884728651650957312_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"742\" height=\"1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62120829_2268720969916272_7884728651650957312_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62120829_2268720969916272_7884728651650957312_n-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/62120829_2268720969916272_7884728651650957312_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/August-website-Maxie-Rosenbloom-Clara-Bow-and-Rex-Bell..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16697\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/August-website-Maxie-Rosenbloom-Clara-Bow-and-Rex-Bell..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/August-website-Maxie-Rosenbloom-Clara-Bow-and-Rex-Bell..jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/August-website-Maxie-Rosenbloom-Clara-Bow-and-Rex-Bell.-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/August-website-Maxie-Rosenbloom-Clara-Bow-and-Rex-Bell.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16557\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16557\" class=\"wp-image-16557 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Miguel Cotto (R) landing a right against reigning WBO Super Welterweight Champion Yuri Foreman at New York's Yankee Stadium where Cotto won by KO on June 5, 2010.\" width=\"654\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cotto.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Miguel Cotto (R) landing a right against reigning WBO Super Welterweight Champion Yuri Foreman (L) at New York&#8217;s Yankee Stadium where Cotto won by KO on June 5, 2010. PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16560\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16560\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16560\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@62.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Felix Trinidad knocking out William Joppy on May 12, 2001 at Madison Square Garden to capture the WBA Middleweight Title. PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16547\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PEPVS.LESLIE1947.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16547\" class=\" wp-image-16547\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PEPVS.LESLIE1947.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PEPVS.LESLIE1947.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PEPVS.LESLIE1947-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PEPVS.LESLIE1947-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Hard-punching Willie Pep, the curly-haired Hartford, Conn., fancy-dan, knocked out Jock Leslie of Flint in forty-five seconds of the twelfth round tonight to successfully defend his world featherweight championship before a crowd of 10,036 fans in Atwood Stadium.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16548\" style=\"width: 821px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16548\" class=\" wp-image-16548\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609.jpg 432w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dempsey_Jack-e1585098061609-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey in training.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16549\" style=\"width: 855px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16549\" class=\" wp-image-16549\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GGG@4.jpg 1239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Evander Holyfield L) vs. Lennox Lewis R), billed as &#8220;Undisputed&#8221;, was a professional boxing match contested on March 13, 1999 for the WBA, WBC, IBF and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. The result was a draw or tie, specifically a split draw.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16551\" style=\"width: 821px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16551\" class=\"wp-image-16551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857.jpg\" alt=\"Actor George Raft and Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in England in 1966. for the Muhammad Ali vs. Brian London fight. The match took place at Earls Court Arena, London, England on August 6, 1966. It was scheduled for fifteen rounds. The match ended in the third round with Ali defeating London by KO.\" width=\"811\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857.jpg 811w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2389-e1634162700857-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Actor George Raft and Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in England in 1966. for the Muhammad Ali vs. Brian London fight. The match took place at Earls Court Arena, London, England on August 6, 1966. It was scheduled for fifteen rounds. The match ended in the third round with Ali defeating London by KO.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16490\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16490\" class=\"wp-image-16490 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84586769_786101475223786_3094145163602165760_n.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump and Mike Tyson in 1986\" width=\"790\" height=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84586769_786101475223786_3094145163602165760_n.jpg 711w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84586769_786101475223786_3094145163602165760_n-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84586769_786101475223786_3094145163602165760_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000;\">Donald Trump and Mike Tyson in 1986<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16482\" style=\"width: 804px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16482\" class=\"wp-image-16482\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2224-e1584652074846.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali and Pele\" width=\"794\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2224-e1584652074846.jpg 490w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2224-e1584652074846-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2224-e1584652074846-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Muhammad Ali and Pele<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16498\" style=\"width: 732px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16498\" class=\" wp-image-16498\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2.jpg 198w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bob Hope with Joe Frazier<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16499\" style=\"width: 756px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FIGHTERS1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16499\" class=\" wp-image-16499\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FIGHTERS1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FIGHTERS1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FIGHTERS1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Justin Bieber with Floyd Mayweather<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16481\" style=\"width: 830px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16481\" class=\"wp-image-16481\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2223-e1584652142488.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali and Sylvester Stallone\" width=\"820\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2223-e1584652142488.jpg 502w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2223-e1584652142488-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2223-e1584652142488-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali and Sylvester Stallone<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16505\" style=\"width: 858px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-2-e1584726114290.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16505\" class=\"wp-image-16505 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-2-e1584726114290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-2-e1584726114290.jpg 259w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-2-e1584726114290-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran and Pipino Cuevas before their 1983 bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16521\" style=\"width: 849px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Gerry-Cooney-Joe-Frazier-and-Jake-LaMotta.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16521\" class=\"wp-image-16521\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Gerry-Cooney-Joe-Frazier-and-Jake-LaMotta.jpg\" alt=\"Gerry Cooney, Joe Frazier, and Jake LaMotta playing poker.\" width=\"839\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Gerry-Cooney-Joe-Frazier-and-Jake-LaMotta.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Gerry-Cooney-Joe-Frazier-and-Jake-LaMotta-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Gerry-Cooney-Joe-Frazier-and-Jake-LaMotta-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gerry Cooney, Joe Frazier, and Jake LaMotta playing poker.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10925\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10925\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1024x891.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"988\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1024x891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-768x669.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/img183-2.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16519\" style=\"width: 883px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frazier-Holmes-and-Ali.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16519\" class=\"wp-image-16519\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frazier-Holmes-and-Ali.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, and Muhammad Ali.\" width=\"873\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frazier-Holmes-and-Ali.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frazier-Holmes-and-Ali-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frazier-Holmes-and-Ali-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, and Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16524\" style=\"width: 909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3-e1584726253845.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16524\" class=\"wp-image-16524 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3-e1584726253845.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3-e1584726253845.jpg 282w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-3-e1584726253845-3x1.jpg 3w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Iran &#8220;The Blade&#8221; Barkley with Thomas &#8220;Hit Man&#8221; Hearns.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16518\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16518\" class=\"wp-image-16518\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola.-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Former Heavyweight Champion Max Schmeling delivering Coca-Cola in the late 1940s.\" width=\"898\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola.-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola.-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola.-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola.-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Former-heavyweight-champion-Max-Schmeling-and0D0A-Coca-Cola..jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Max Schmeling delivering Coca-Cola in the late 1940s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16483\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16483\" class=\"wp-image-16483 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2226.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali and Wilfred Ben\u00edtez in the late 1970s.\" width=\"780\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2226.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2226-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2226-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali and Wilfred Ben\u00edtez in the late 1970s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16488\" style=\"width: 735px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16488\" class=\"wp-image-16488\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Spinks, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Larry Holmes, and Evanader Holyfield.\" width=\"725\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n.jpg 649w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83755544_783142428853024_5195069493507784704_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Michael Spinks, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Larry Holmes, and Evander Holyfield.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16471\" style=\"width: 726px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16471\" class=\"wp-image-16471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Tyson with trainer Kevin Rooney in 1986.\" width=\"716\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206.jpg 716w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2206-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mike Tyson with trainer Kevin Rooney in 1986.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16527\" style=\"width: 695px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16527\" class=\"wp-image-16527 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-6.jpg\" alt=\"Sylvester Stallone and Roberto Duran during filming of ROCKY II where Duran played the part of a sparring partner.\" width=\"685\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-6.jpg 259w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/images-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sylvester Stallone and Roberto Duran during filming of ROCKY II where Duran played the part of a sparring partner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16476\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16476\" class=\"wp-image-16476 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-1022x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Former Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano with Muhammad Ali.\" width=\"654\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2218.jpg 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano with Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16479\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16479\" class=\"wp-image-16479\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali with George Burns, Milton Berle, and Phil Silvers\" width=\"889\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2221.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali with George Burns, Milton Berle, and Phil Silvers<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16477\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16477\" class=\"wp-image-16477 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2219.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali with Frank Sinatra\" width=\"935\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2219.jpg 935w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2219-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2219-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2219-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Muhammad Ali with Frank Sinatra<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">\n<div id=\"attachment_16727\" style=\"width: 938px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16727\" class=\"wp-image-16727\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"John Rinaldi with Evander Holyfield in 1989.\" width=\"928\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img452-001.jpg 1071w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News publisher John Rinaldi (L) <\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">with Evander Holyfield in 1989.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<div id=\"attachment_16764\" style=\"width: 846px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Krays-with-Geirge-Raft-and-Rocky-Marciano-in-1965..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16764\" class=\" wp-image-16764\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Krays-with-Geirge-Raft-and-Rocky-Marciano-in-1965..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Krays-with-Geirge-Raft-and-Rocky-Marciano-in-1965..jpg 426w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Krays-with-Geirge-Raft-and-Rocky-Marciano-in-1965.-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Krays-with-Geirge-Raft-and-Rocky-Marciano-in-1965.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Krays with George Raft and Rocky Marciano in 1965.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16765\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rocky-Marcian-with-Zsa-Zsa-GaborUSABNWEB.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16765\" class=\" wp-image-16765\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rocky-Marcian-with-Zsa-Zsa-GaborUSABNWEB.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Marcian with Zsa Zsa Gabor\" width=\"789\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rocky-Marcian-with-Zsa-Zsa-GaborUSABNWEB.jpg 467w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rocky-Marcian-with-Zsa-Zsa-GaborUSABNWEB-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rocky-Marcian-with-Zsa-Zsa-GaborUSABNWEB-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano with Zsa Zsa Gabor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16766\" style=\"width: 765px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hqdefault.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16766\" class=\"wp-image-16766\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky Marciano with Jackie Gleason\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hqdefault-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano with Jackie Gleason<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<blockquote>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Angela Rinaldi<\/span>, mother of the editors and publishers of The USA Boxing News, passed away. She was a one-of-a-kind type of person that will rarely come this way again. She was smart, funny, and the best mother in the world. She will be greatly missed.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16554\" style=\"width: 1096px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16554\" class=\" wp-image-16554\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Giglia-Rinaldi-2.jpg 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Founder of The USA Boxing News &#8211; Joseph Rinaldi and his new bride Angela on their wedding day in 1958.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16555\" style=\"width: 1104px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16555\" class=\"wp-image-16555 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph and Angela Rinaldi \" width=\"1094\" height=\"1095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n.jpg 857w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/90344312_1156835874659007_830394947013181440_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1094px) 100vw, 1094px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joseph and Angela Rinaldi on June 26, 1959 on their way to Yankee Stadium for the Floyd Patterson-Ingemar Johansson first fight which Johansson won by KO to capture the World Heavyweight Championship.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Jersey Joe Walcott<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\">A memorable heavyweight king<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\">Story by Joseph Rinaldi and Alexander Rinaldi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-by-joseph-rinaldi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15542\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jersey-joe-walcott-posing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jersey-joe-walcott-posing.jpg 549w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jersey-joe-walcott-posing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jersey-joe-walcott-posing-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">To Read the story and view\u00a0 videos of Walcott&#8217;s biggest fights and the erection of a statue in his honor &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CLICK THE PHOTO<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">___________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ws_application\">\n<div id=\"ws_appScroll\">\n<div id=\"appContent\">\n<div id=\"ws_view\" class=\"dijitStackContainer dijitContainer dijitLayoutContainer\" data-dojo-type=\"dijit.layout.StackContainer\">\n<div class=\"dijitStackContainerChildWrapper dijitVisible\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div id=\"displayMessage\" class=\"dijitStackContainer-child\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_25\" class=\"displayMessage\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"layoutWidget\">\n<div id=\"dijit__Widget_27\" class=\"messageArea needLayout\" tabindex=\"0\" data-dojo-type=\"ws\/widget\/Pane\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"messageArea\">\n<div class=\"cardBox\">\n<div class=\"AOLWebSuite AOLWebSuiteM1\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"bodyCont\">\n<div id=\"yiv7619402123\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-8.jpg 214w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-8-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT GALLERY<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16414\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2286.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2286-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2286-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2287.jpg\">Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali weighing in before their first fight in March 1971<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16415\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2287.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2287-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2287-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16416\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"695\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg 340w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg\">Roberto<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg\">Duran<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2288.jpg\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"> and Sugar Ray Leonard after their first fight in June 1980<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"yiv4892856944mcnImage aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ecp.yusercontent.com\/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgallery.mailchimp.com%2Faa1ae9f9e3c18dcf7df10dda1%2Fimages%2F6a129491-cf23-4eb1-ab18-922b43dc5008.png&amp;t=1582391853&amp;ymreqid=c694e7b7-3c67-f7a4-2fe2-1c000b010000&amp;sig=dGRy7g1QuKZEG0sSiBU2Wg--~C\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"279\" align=\"center\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>TYSON FURY STOPS DEONTAY WILDER IN ROUND SEVEN TO CAPTURE WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN HISTORIC MEGA PPV EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin Scores TKO Win; Emanuel Navarrete Defends 122-Pound Title with Stoppage Victor <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Sebastian Fundora Remains Unbeaten in PPV Opener<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16280\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hiiiiiafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Story Alexander and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">LAS VEGAS\u00a0(February 22, 2020) &#8211;\u00a0<em>Tyson \u201cThe Gypsy King\u201d Fury<\/em>\u00a0defeated\u00a0Deontay \u201cThe Bronze Bomber\u201d Wilder\u00a0by seventh-round stoppage to capture the WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night headlining a historic mega PPV event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16283\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_jjjj2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before the fighters mad their way to the ring, the WBC awarded three former heavyweight champions with lifetime medals.\u00a0 They were Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and Mike Tyson. This was a touching moment and one that got the fans riled up for a big night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fury entered the ring dressed like a ruling\u00a0 monarch\u00a0 and\u00a0 perched\u00a0 on a King&#8217;s\u00a0 thrown carried by disciples of his Gypsy King province. The audience was mesmerized by his entrance, which turned out to be one of the best in heavyweight history, second only to Apollo Creed being carried on a makeshift boat dressed as George Washington crossing\u00a0 the Delaware on his way to the ring to meet the fictionalized film hero Rocky Balboa in the movie <em>Rocky<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16282\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryanrrrr20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For some unknown reason the champion Deontay Wilder entered the Arena followed behind the rantings of some annoying\u00a0 rapper sporting dime store lyrics about themes just a notch below the worse and most amateur written nursery rhymes of all time. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Wilder permitted this no-talent to take center stage from him and ambush the ears of\u00a0 just about everybody who was victim to his incoherent dribble, simply made no sense at all. In truth, this performance by this alleged <em>rap poet<\/em> unnecessarily stole the spotlight from the great champion and essentially relegated Wilder into the role of a bit player in the biggest fight of his career.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"yiv3264057608mcnImage\" src=\"https:\/\/ecp.yusercontent.com\/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcusercontent.com%2Faa1ae9f9e3c18dcf7df10dda1%2Fimages%2Fa3fcc256-4c81-48c9-84ec-b8649e07503a.jpg&amp;t=1582490331&amp;ymreqid=c694e7b7-3c67-f7a4-2f97-420009010000&amp;sig=jGAgz7VAbXrTGiGKX7Q3mQ--~C\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"527\" align=\"center\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Fury dropping Wilder for the second time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Then came the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">In a bout that lived up to its pre-fight hype, boxing emerged back into the Center ring of professional sports. You can talk about all these other sports, but there is historically nothing bigger or more exciting than a great heavyweight championship clash.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The big boys bring out the fans and at this juncture have re-birthed the excitement and longing in the heavyweight division &#8211; the <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Crown Jewel<\/span> <\/em>of sports.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cA big shout out to Deontay Wilder,\u201d said Fury. \u201cHe came here tonight and he manned up and he really did show the heart of a champion. I hit him with a clean right that dropped him and he got back up. He is a warrior. He will be back. He will be champion again. But I will say, the king has returned to the top of the throne!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cThings like this happen,\u201d said Wilder. \u201cThe best man won tonight, but my corner threw in the towel and I was ready to go out on my shield. I had a lot of things going on heading into this fight.\u00a0It is what it is, but I make no excuses tonight. I just wish my corner would have let me go out on my shield. I\u2019m a warrior. He had a great performance and we will be back stronger.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The highly anticipated rematch was the most eagerly awaited heavyweight fight in decades after their controversial split draw in 2018. After an unprecedented promotion, the two heavyweight giants traded leather in the middle of the ring in front of\u00a015,816 fans.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16278\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fight_Ryan20Hafey20_20Premier20Boxing20Champions-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">While both men landed good shots in the first two rounds, Fury broke through in round three with a right hook that put Wilder down late in the round. While Wilder was able to make it through the round and continue fighting, his legs appeared weakened and in round five Fury scored another knockdown, this time with a body shot.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">By then it seemed that Wilder was walking on circus stilts, barely able to keep his footing on the ring canvas. He was also wobbling around the ring like a buoy caught in the ocean during a bad storm.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Referee Kenny Bayless deducted a point from Fury late in round five, but it didn\u2019t stop Fury from coming forward and continuing to use his height and weight advantage to push Wilder around the ring. In round seven, Fury had Wilder cornered and unloaded with a series of power punches that prompted Wilder\u2019s corner to stop the bout, which the referee officially did at 1:39 of the round.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16277\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Deontay20Wilder20vs20Tyson20Fury20-2002_22_2020_02_22_2020_Fi-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">According to CompuBox, Fury was the busier and more effective puncher, out throwing Wilder 267 to 141 and out landing him 82 to 34, including big fifth and sixth rounds where he landed 16 and 14 power punches respectively.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>According to the contracts signed by the fighters, Wilder has thirty (30) days to request a rematch with Fury.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for now, all the laurels go to Tyson Fury &#8211;\u00a0 the new Heavyweight Champion &#8211; and still the Gypsy King.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The co-main event saw former heavyweight champion\u00a0Charles Martin\u00a0(28-2-1, 25 KOs) score a one-punch knockout over\u00a0Gerald \u201cEl Gallo Negro\u201d Washington\u00a0(20-4-1, 13 KOs) in the sixth-round of their showdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&#8220;I knew that I had him hurt a few times in the fight,\u201d said Martin. \u201cEvery round I think I hurt him, but I just couldn&#8217;t finish him. I knew that I had to take my time in there. It took me some rounds to catch up with him, because he&#8217;s very quick on the retreat.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Martin landed a powerful left cross late in the round to send Washington to the mat, eventually forcing referee Tony Weeks to wave off the bout 1:57 into the round. The victory is Martin\u2019s third-straight since the beginning of 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&#8220;The referee did what he thought was right,\u201d said Washington. \u201cHe&#8217;s a top notch ref so I won&#8217;t complain about the stoppage. He put me down and I got up, so I definitely wanted to get back to it.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&#8220;This win means a lot,\u201d said Martin. \u201cIt shows that I&#8217;ve been working hard. The people can see it. I was never hurt at any point. This has just given me more confidence in myself. I can take the punches and give the punches.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Emanuel \u201cVaquero\u201d Navarrete (31-1, 27 KOs) made the fifth successful defense of his WBO junior featherweight world title in less than a year, knocking out Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima (19-3, 16 KOs) in the 11<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0round. Navarrete, from San Juan Zitlaltepec, Mexico, is boxing\u2019s most active world champion, as he has won five in a row by stoppage since winning the world title via decision over Isaac \u201cRoyal Storm\u201d Dogboe in December 2018.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">In the PPV opener,\u00a0Sebastian \u201cThe Towering Inferno\u201d Fundora\u00a0(14-0-1, 9 KOs) won via unanimous decision over Australia\u2019s\u00a0Daniel Lewis\u00a0(6-1, 4 KOs) in their 10-round battle of super welterweight unbeatens.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u201cI think it was a fair decision and a good fight,\u201d said Fundora. \u201cThere were a lot of hard punches. I knew he would be tough. When they told me I was fighting an Olympian, I knew it would be a tough fight. He probably had more experience than me, but we prepared the right way and got the win.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The nearly 6\u20197\u201d Fundora used his extraordinary reach to land big straight left hands and uppercuts against his smaller opponent, as Lewis tried to navigate the distance and land power shots on the inside. Both men had their noses bloodied in a fight that featured 272 power punches landed combined.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">After 10 rounds, Fundora\u2019s activity and power punching accuracy proved to be the difference as he threw over 200 punches more than Lewis and connected on 43% of power punches compared to 29% from Lewis. The judges all saw the bout in favor of Fundora, by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">&#8220;Whether we&#8217;re fighting on the inside or the outside, I always want to be the busier fighter,\u201d said Fundora. \u201cThe more punches you throw, the more you&#8217;re going to land. It&#8217;s the way I like to fight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Wilder vs. Fury II Prelims action saw a crossroads super lightweight battle as 2008 U.S. Olympian\u00a0Javier \u201cEl Intocable\u201d Molina\u00a0(22-2, 9 KOs) moved closer to a world title shot with a convincing eight-round victory over former world title challenger\u00a0Amir Imam\u00a0(22-3, 19 KOs), winning by scores of 78-74 twice and 79-73. Molina, from Norwalk, Calif., has now won five in a row.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The opening Prelims bout featured\u00a0Petros Ananyan\u00a0(15-2-2, 7 KOs) winning a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenSubriel Matias\u00a0(15-1, 15 KOs) after a 10-round super lightweight battle.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The action packed fight was contested primarily on the inside, with Ananyan taking control in round seven when he landed a series of right hands, punctuated by a left hook that sent Matias into the ropes to score a knockdown. While Matias was able to make it through the fight and go the distance, Ananyan finished strong and won the decision by scores of 96-93 and 95-94 twice.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Live streaming action prior to Prelims saw\u00a0Gabriel Flores Jr.\u00a0(17-0, 6 KOs), the 19-year-old lightweight sensation from Stockton, Calif., secure an eight-round unanimous decision over\u00a0Matt Conway\u00a0(17-2, 7 KOs) by scores of 80-71 twice and 79-72. Flores knocked Conway down in the opening round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Sensational 17-year-old prospect\u00a0Vito Mielnicki Jr.\u00a0(5-0, 3 KOs) dropped\u00a0Corey Champion\u00a0(1-3, 1 KO) in round one on his way to a unanimous decision in their four-round welterweight fight, winning by scores of 40-34 and 40-35 twice on the judges\u2019 cards. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Tyson Fury stablemate\u00a0Isaac \u201cThe Westgate Warrior\u201d Lowe\u00a0(20-0-3, 6 KOs) remained unbeaten, defending his WBC International featherweight belt via 10-round unanimous decision over former two-time world title challenger\u00a0Alberto Guevara\u00a0(27-6, 12 KOs). Lowe knocked down Guevara in the eighth round and pulled away to win by scores of 96-87 twice and 95-88. Both fighters had three points deducted for assorted fouls.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The opening bout saw unbeaten prospect\u00a0Rolando Romero\u00a0(11-0, 10 KOs) score a second round TKO over previously undefeated\u00a0Arturs Ahmetovs\u00a0(5-1, 2 KOs) after referee Robert Hoyle halted the action 1:22 into the round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Press Release info from Top Rank<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Photos from Ryan Hafey\/Premier Boxing 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style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad died Saturday of heart failure in Malibu, family spokesman Jeff Ballard told the Associated Press. &#8220;He lived a wonderfully long life, and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts,&#8221; he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad, among the actors employed by Warner Bros. Television to appear on the studio&#8217;s stable of shows starting in the 1950s, first gained attention for playing Tom Lopaka, a partner in a detective agency, on ABC&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Hawaiian Eye<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16187\" style=\"width: 537px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bob-Conrad.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16187\" class=\" wp-image-16187\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bob-Conrad.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"527\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bob-Conrad.png 263w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bob-Conrad-210x300.png 210w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bob-Conrad-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Robert Conrad<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The Chicago native also was known for starring as real-life World War II pilot Maj. Greg &#8220;Pappy&#8221; Boyington on NBC&#8217;s 1976-78 period drama\u00a0<em>Baa Baa Black Sheep\u00a0<\/em>(later known in syndication as\u00a0<em>Black Sheep Squadron<\/em>), one of the first series created by Stephen J. Cannell.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad, though, always said that the performance he was most proud of was his turn as the French-Canadian trapper Pasquinel in James Michener&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Centennial<\/em>, the 16 1\/2-hour, 12-episode miniseries about the evolution of the American West that aired on NBC in 1978-79.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He said Michener was on the set during production and told him that he &#8220;played the character better than he had written it,&#8221; Conrad noted during a 2006 chat for the website The Interviews: An Oral History of Television.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16188\" style=\"width: 933px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/download-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16188\" class=\"wp-image-16188\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"James West (Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin) \" width=\"923\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/download-1.jpg 273w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/download-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">James West (Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin) <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">On\u00a0<em>The Wild Wild West<\/em>, the lithe, blue-eyed Conrad starred as a government agent, working for President Ulysses S. Grant, who employed modern technology to combat villains in the 19th century. Jim West, who wore his spiffy clothes a bit too tight, rode a champion horse and had an eye for the ladies, was paired with Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin), a master of disguise.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The show was &#8220;James Bond as a cowboy,&#8221; and indeed, series creator Michael Garrison had once owned the movie rights to Ian Fleming&#8217;s first 007 novel,\u00a0<em>Casino Royale<\/em>.\u00a0<em>Wild Wild West\u00a0<\/em>lasted four seasons, on the air from September 1965 through April 1969, and attracted another legion of fans in reruns.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad and stuntman Whitey Hughes usually choreographed the show&#8217;s acrobatic fights (the scripts gave them an amount of time to do them, and they figured things out). Near the end of one season, Conrad said he almost was killed when he fell 14 feet onto a cement floor; he suffered what he described as a &#8220;six-inch linear fracture with a high temporal concussion.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Concerned that they would lose the star of their show, CBS executives insisted a stunt double step in for Conrad, but that practice lasted only a couple of episodes, and, after a summer of healing, he was soon back &#8220;breaking things,&#8221; just as he always did.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He was one of the few actors to have been inducted into the Stuntmen&#8217;s Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;Ross Martin once said in an interview on the Johnny Carson show, &#8216;Robert does his own stunts, and I do my own acting,'&#8221; he said. Asked if he took offense to that, Conrad replied: &#8220;I applauded it, it was the truth. I did my acting tongue in cheek. I didn&#8217;t take any of it seriously. The last year, I didn&#8217;t even read the scripts, I just read my part. And it worked.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad&#8217;s ego and toughness also were on display during the\u00a0<em>Battle of the Network Stars\u00a0<\/em>specials, where he more often than not captained the NBC squad to victory. (He did lose one memorable race to\u00a0<em>Welcome Back Kotter<\/em>&#8216;s Gabe Kaplan, getting caught down in the stretch.)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">And in three years as a popular Eveready pitchman, Conrad stared into the camera and challenged anyone to knock a battery off his shoulder.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;Come on, I dare you,&#8221; he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad Robert Falk was born on March 1, 1935 on the South Side of Chicago. His father, Leonard, worked in construction and became vice president of the National Sugar Co., and his mother, Jacqueline, did PR and had clients including Patti Page and Vic Damone.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He played running back in high school, thought about a career as a boxer and, when he wasn&#8217;t loading or driving a truck, sang in a trio that performed in Chicago hotels.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After standing outside theaters to drum up publicity for 1956&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Giant\u00a0<\/em>(his mother had been dating a Warner Bros. executive, and Conrad bore a resemblance to the recently deceased James Dean), he thought he might try acting.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He attended Northwestern University, majoring in theater arts, and became friends with\u00a0<em>Rebel Without a Cause\u00a0<\/em>actor Nick Adams, who got him a part in\u00a0<em>Juvenile Jungle\u00a0<\/em>(1958).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">For a TV show, Conrad landed a gig as a Native American who gets shot and falls off his horse. He fell backward, risking great injury. &#8220;That established me as having the talent to do stunts,&#8221; he said. &#8220;So when there was a speaking role associated with a stunt, they&#8217;d hire me. You got two for the price of one.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">During rehearsals for a fight sequence on the Warner Bros.\/ABC series\u00a0<em>Maverick<\/em>, Conrad told his actor he was about to tussle with, &#8220;&#8216;You&#8217;re getting too close, you&#8217;re getting too close,'&#8221; he recalled. &#8220;I said to the director, &#8216;Why don&#8217;t you double him?&#8217; He said, &#8216;We don&#8217;t have a double for him, he&#8217;s going to have to smack you.&#8217; I said, &#8216;If he does, he&#8217;s going to regret it.&#8217;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">&#8220;So we rolled cameras, and sure enough, he hit me, and I hit him back. That went out to one of the executives, and one of them said, &#8216;I like that kid.&#8217; And then they put me under contract.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad played Lopaka, who was half-Caucasian and half-native Hawaiian, for four seasons on\u00a0<em>Hawaiian Eye<\/em>, which also starred Anthony Eisley and Connie Stevens. (Lopaka also appeared on crossover episodes of another exotic WBTV show,\u00a0<em>77 Sunset Strip<\/em>.)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After starring with Marisol in the 1964 Spanish movie\u00a0<em>La nueva Cenicienta\u00a0<\/em>(<em>The New Cinderella<\/em>), Conrad was playing &#8216;Pretty Boy&#8217; Floyd opposite Adams in\u00a0<em>Young Dillinger\u00a0<\/em>(1965) when he headed over to CBS after lunch to test for a new show,\u00a0<em>The Wild Wild West<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Very quickly, Conrad got a phone call saying he had been hired and was to start work the following Monday in Sonora, California. (He also said he turned down a chance to play Larry Hagman&#8217;s part on\u00a0<em>I Dream of Jeannie<\/em>.)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad said he trained in karate during the first season of\u00a0<em>Wild Wild West<\/em>, and as the series went on, he wore blue underwear so that when his tight pants ripped during fights, the audience couldn&#8217;t tell.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During the show, Conrad often times employed the services\u00a0 of former boxers such as former heavyweight challenger Roland LaStarza as extras and stunt men on the <em>The Wild Wild West<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">With television violence coming under fire from politicians in the wake of the 1968 assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.,\u00a0<em>Wild West West\u00a0<\/em>was canceled despite drawing a 33 share of the audience in its 1968-69 season.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad said\u00a0<em>Baa Baa Black Sheep\u00a0<\/em>was axed because it was deemed too violent as well. &#8220;I got a double hit,&#8221; he said.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><em>Wild Wild West<\/em>, of course, was refashioned as a 1999 movie, with Will Smith passing up a chance to star in\u00a0<em>The Matrix<\/em>\u00a0to portray Jim West. Conrad called the remake &#8220;horrible&#8221; and &#8220;pathetic&#8221; and gladly accepted the Razzie Award for the film.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Conrad also starred on other short-lived series including\u00a0<em>The D.A.<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Assignment: Vienna<\/em>,<em>\u00a0The Duke<\/em>,\u00a0<em>A Man Called Sloane<\/em>,\u00a0<em>High Mountain Rangers\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>High Sierra Search and Rescue<\/em>; hosted\u00a0<em>Saturday Night Live\u00a0<\/em>(musical guest: The Allman Brothers) in 1982; and played John Dillinger in\u00a0<em>The Lady in Red\u00a0<\/em>(1979) and a Richard Nixon confidant in the 1982 NBC telefilm\u00a0<em>Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mailgggggggg.jpg\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16240\" style=\"width: 846px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K9GfZ7NM6qM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16240\" class=\" wp-image-16240\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo.-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo.-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo.-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo.-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo.-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max-Baer-photo..jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Click Photo to view Max Baer Documentary.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mailgggggggg.jpg\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Click Photo to see vintage photos of legendary fighters in training, in fights, and in real life on the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT GALLERY PAGE!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16440\" style=\"width: 695px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200px-Smith.Gunboat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16440\" class=\" wp-image-16440\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200px-Smith.Gunboat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200px-Smith.Gunboat.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200px-Smith.Gunboat-151x300.jpg 151w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200px-Smith.Gunboat-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gunboat Smith (February 17, 1887 \u2013 August 6, 1974) was an Irish American boxer, film actor and later a boxing referee. Smith&#8217;s career record reads like a veritable Who&#8217;s Who of the early 20th century boxing scene, facing 12 different Hall of Famers a combined total of 23 times. Among the all-time greats he faced were the legendary Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, and Georges Carpentier.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16439\" style=\"width: 769px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16439\" class=\" wp-image-16439\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2320.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight contender Edward &#8220;Gunboat&#8221; Smith 52 Wins (38 Knockouts), 28 Defeats (12 Knockouts), 10 Draws, 1 No Contest[.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16436\" style=\"width: 917px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-e1584204861940.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16436\" class=\"wp-image-16436 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-e1584204861940.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-e1584204861940.jpg 402w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-e1584204861940-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-e1584204861940-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Frazier L) defeats Muhammad Ali R) in their first fight in 1971.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16437\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16437\" class=\"wp-image-16437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317.jpg\" alt=\"Marvelous Marvin Hagler L) has his hands full with the power and punching of Roberto Duran in their 1983 fight for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world that Hagler won on a disputed decision.\" width=\"960\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2317-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Marvelous Marvin Hagler L) has his hands full with the power and punching of Roberto Duran in their 1983 fight for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world that Hagler won on a disputed decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16438\" style=\"width: 847px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2321.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16438\" class=\"wp-image-16438 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2321.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2321.jpg 666w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2321-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2321-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bernard &#8220;The Executioner&#8221; Hopkins<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16435\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2299.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16435\" class=\"wp-image-16435 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2299.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali at the Army draft office.\" width=\"830\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2299.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2299-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2299-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali at the Army draft office.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16364\" style=\"width: 765px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2194.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16364\" class=\"wp-image-16364\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2194.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2194-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2194-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Champ Joe Louis with Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16338\" style=\"width: 774px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2168.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16338\" class=\"wp-image-16338\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2168.jpg 474w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2168-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2168-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A young Mike Tyson<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16339\" style=\"width: 772px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2169.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16339\" class=\"wp-image-16339\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2169.jpg 474w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2169-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2169-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Deontay Wilder<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16340\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2170.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16340\" class=\"wp-image-16340\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"731\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2170.jpg 474w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2170-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2170-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tyson Fury after winning the WBC Championship Belt<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16341\" style=\"width: 703px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2171.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16341\" class=\"wp-image-16341\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"693\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2171.jpg 474w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2171-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2171-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">WBO, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16344\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2174.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16344\" class=\"wp-image-16344\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2174.jpg 474w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2174-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2174-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Louis in his fighting prime<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16346\" style=\"width: 695px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2176.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16346\" class=\"wp-image-16346\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2176.jpg 391w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2176-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2176-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali wearing the robe that Elvis Presley gave him<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2172.jpg\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16298\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16298\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16298\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell..jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell.-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell.-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/A-crowd-of-18000-gathered-at-Kezar-Stadium-in-San-Francisco-to-watch-Rocky-Marciano-make-his-sixth-defense-of-the-World-Heavyweight-Championship-against-Don-Cockell.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A crowd of 18,000 gathered at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to watch Rocky Marciano make his sixth defense of the World Heavyweight Championship against Don Cockell.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15951\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15951\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15951\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79668489_2640187392769626_2139254314567204864_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Manny Pacquiao<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15945\" style=\"width: 726px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79331342_2621342784654087_1561596997260017664_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15945\" class=\" wp-image-15945\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79331342_2621342784654087_1561596997260017664_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79331342_2621342784654087_1561596997260017664_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79331342_2621342784654087_1561596997260017664_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79331342_2621342784654087_1561596997260017664_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran with his pet lion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15850\" style=\"width: 765px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15850\" class=\" wp-image-15850\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/img665.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Champions Danny Romero (L) and Iran &#8220;The Blade&#8221; Barkley (R) at the Boxing Ha;ll of Fame.\u00a0 (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15976\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80486402_2652989461489419_2028794936899403776_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15976\" class=\" wp-image-15976\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80486402_2652989461489419_2028794936899403776_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80486402_2652989461489419_2028794936899403776_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80486402_2652989461489419_2028794936899403776_n-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80486402_2652989461489419_2028794936899403776_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Julian &#8220;The Hawk&#8221; Jackson in his prime.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78298149_2619235444864821_5034912155904770048_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16058 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78298149_2619235444864821_5034912155904770048_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78298149_2619235444864821_5034912155904770048_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78298149_2619235444864821_5034912155904770048_n-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78298149_2619235444864821_5034912155904770048_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16065\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78675993_2620880651366967_2781397915829010432_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16065\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16065\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78675993_2620880651366967_2781397915829010432_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78675993_2620880651366967_2781397915829010432_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78675993_2620880651366967_2781397915829010432_n-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78675993_2620880651366967_2781397915829010432_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Dempsey at a New York Yankee baseball game in the 1920s.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16079\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79239252_2625587960896236_6825343507457114112_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16079\" class=\" wp-image-16079\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79239252_2625587960896236_6825343507457114112_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79239252_2625587960896236_6825343507457114112_n-1.jpg 392w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79239252_2625587960896236_6825343507457114112_n-1-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79239252_2625587960896236_6825343507457114112_n-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) and Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16085\" style=\"width: 552px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79439048_2621579614630404_6478722295002038272_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16085\" class=\" wp-image-16085\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79439048_2621579614630404_6478722295002038272_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79439048_2621579614630404_6478722295002038272_n-1-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79439048_2621579614630404_6478722295002038272_n-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Floyd &#8220;Money&#8221; Mayweather<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16096\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16096\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16096\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79968916_2636044356517263_4318731414473277440_o-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Bobby Chacon (R) being coached by Sugar Ray Robinson (L)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16082\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79325619_2607600019361697_553206330484064256_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16082\" class=\" wp-image-16082\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79325619_2607600019361697_553206330484064256_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79325619_2607600019361697_553206330484064256_n.jpg 387w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79325619_2607600019361697_553206330484064256_n-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79325619_2607600019361697_553206330484064256_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lennox Lewis<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16155\" style=\"width: 708px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Soony-Liston.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16155\" class=\" wp-image-16155\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Soony-Liston.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"698\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Soony-Liston.jpg 385w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Soony-Liston-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Soony-Liston-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sonny Liston<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16087\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79505944_2612296338892065_593030783376031744_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16087\" class=\" wp-image-16087\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79505944_2612296338892065_593030783376031744_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"898\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79505944_2612296338892065_593030783376031744_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79505944_2612296338892065_593030783376031744_n-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79505944_2612296338892065_593030783376031744_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tommy Hearns and James &#8220;Lights Out&#8221; Toney<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16059\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78337863_2614735305314835_6738775542503309312_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16059\" class=\" wp-image-16059\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78337863_2614735305314835_6738775542503309312_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78337863_2614735305314835_6738775542503309312_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78337863_2614735305314835_6738775542503309312_n-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/78337863_2614735305314835_6738775542503309312_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran and George Foreman<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16084\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79378820_2627798237341875_1627484063323389952_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16084\" class=\" wp-image-16084\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79378820_2627798237341875_1627484063323389952_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79378820_2627798237341875_1627484063323389952_n-1.jpg 599w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79378820_2627798237341875_1627484063323389952_n-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/79378820_2627798237341875_1627484063323389952_n-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15792\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15792\" class=\"wp-image-15792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Former-heavyweight-king-Max-Baer-wife-Mary-Ellen-Sullivan-and-baby-son-Max-Baer-Jr.-in-1937.-e1575256371587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Former-heavyweight-king-Max-Baer-wife-Mary-Ellen-Sullivan-and-baby-son-Max-Baer-Jr.-in-1937.-e1575256371587.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Former-heavyweight-king-Max-Baer-wife-Mary-Ellen-Sullivan-and-baby-son-Max-Baer-Jr.-in-1937.-e1575256371587-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Former-heavyweight-king-Max-Baer-wife-Mary-Ellen-Sullivan-and-baby-son-Max-Baer-Jr.-in-1937.-e1575256371587-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former heavyweight king Max Baer, wife Mary Ellen Sullivan and baby son Max Baer Jr. in 1937<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15835\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15835\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15835\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ali-and-Robinson-in-color.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ali-and-Robinson-in-color.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ali-and-Robinson-in-color-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ali-and-Robinson-in-color-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ali-and-Robinson-in-color-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15981\" style=\"width: 902px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80620820_2659308784190820_2409542692473143296_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15981\" class=\" wp-image-15981\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80620820_2659308784190820_2409542692473143296_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80620820_2659308784190820_2409542692473143296_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80620820_2659308784190820_2409542692473143296_n-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80620820_2659308784190820_2409542692473143296_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sergeant Joe Louis signing autographs for his fellow soldiers during World War II.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15975\" style=\"width: 821px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80468419_2632043980250634_3093920949129445376_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15975\" class=\" wp-image-15975\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80468419_2632043980250634_3093920949129445376_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80468419_2632043980250634_3093920949129445376_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80468419_2632043980250634_3093920949129445376_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80468419_2632043980250634_3093920949129445376_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight Champion Smokin&#8217; Joe Frazier in the streets of Philadelphia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15965\" style=\"width: 793px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80251577_2644667652321600_9120898343420035072_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15965\" class=\" wp-image-15965\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80251577_2644667652321600_9120898343420035072_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80251577_2644667652321600_9120898343420035072_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80251577_2644667652321600_9120898343420035072_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80251577_2644667652321600_9120898343420035072_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Michael Spinks, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard among others at Joe Louis&#8217; gravestone.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15984\" style=\"width: 806px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80741994_2665962693525429_7618660899452092416_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15984\" class=\" wp-image-15984\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80741994_2665962693525429_7618660899452092416_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80741994_2665962693525429_7618660899452092416_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80741994_2665962693525429_7618660899452092416_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80741994_2665962693525429_7618660899452092416_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson with movie icon James Cagney.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15967\" style=\"width: 830px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80281347_2661445920643773_4203666075222540288_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15967\" class=\" wp-image-15967\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80281347_2661445920643773_4203666075222540288_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80281347_2661445920643773_4203666075222540288_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80281347_2661445920643773_4203666075222540288_n-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/80281347_2661445920643773_4203666075222540288_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Junior Welterweight Champion Arturo Gatti getting his hands wrapped.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15836\" style=\"width: 846px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15836\" class=\" wp-image-15836\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/marciano-in-color-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/marciano-in-color-5.jpg 436w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/marciano-in-color-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/marciano-in-color-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/marciano-in-color-5-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rocky Marciano with Sonny Liston.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16035\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tommy-Burns-James-J.-Corbett-James-J.-Jeffries-and-John-L.-Sullivan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16035\" class=\" wp-image-16035\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tommy-Burns-James-J.-Corbett-James-J.-Jeffries-and-John-L.-Sullivan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tommy-Burns-James-J.-Corbett-James-J.-Jeffries-and-John-L.-Sullivan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tommy-Burns-James-J.-Corbett-James-J.-Jeffries-and-John-L.-Sullivan-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tommy-Burns-James-J.-Corbett-James-J.-Jeffries-and-John-L.-Sullivan-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Former Heavyweight Champions Tommy Burns, James J. Corbett, James J. Jeffries and John L. Sullivan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8349\" style=\"width: 872px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/02\/78\/untitled-5\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8349\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8349\" class=\"wp-image-8349\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/untitled.png\" alt=\" Former Heavyweight champion Max Baer (L) with actor John Wayne (C) and his son Max Baer Jr. (R)\" width=\"862\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/untitled.png 587w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/untitled-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/untitled-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Former Heavyweight champ Max Baer (L) with actor John Wayne (C) and his son Max Baer Jr. (R)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16036\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16036\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16036\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Yank-Durham-and-Joe-Frazier-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Trainer Yank Durham with Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16037\" style=\"width: 884px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16037\" class=\"wp-image-16037\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"874\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled.png 594w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Jack Dempsey (R) training after his career ended.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/covers\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">The USA Boxing News Covers Over The Years<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/covers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9112\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BNewsfrontjuly2017-744x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BNewsfrontjuly2017-744x1024.jpg 744w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BNewsfrontjuly2017-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BNewsfrontjuly2017-768x1057.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BNewsfrontjuly2017-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/covers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16030 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boxing-News-Covers-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/covers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16029\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-743x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"1146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-743x1024.jpg 743w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-768x1058.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-1115x1536.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bnews_June2019_page24-001.jpg 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15136\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15136\" class=\"wp-image-15136 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2-728x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson with the USA Boxing News\" width=\"779\" height=\"1095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2-728x1024.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2-768x1081.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/BoxingnewsWeb2.jpg 879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson with the USA Boxing News<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\">Elvis Presley&#8217;s Graceland Home Museum celebrates Elvis&#8217; boxing movie Kid Galahad on display<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15906\" style=\"width: 824px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15906\" class=\"wp-image-15906 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"Elvis as the boxer Kid Galahad\" width=\"814\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-2048x1530.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Elvis as the boxer Kid Galahad<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16044\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-669x1024.jpg 669w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-768x1176.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-1003x1536.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-1337x2048.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Kid-Galahad-Lobby-Cards.jpgGOOD-scaled.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15907\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15907\" class=\"wp-image-15907 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-2048x1530.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The trunks and robe from Elvis as Kid Galahad on display in Graceland.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15912\" style=\"width: 729px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15912\" class=\"wp-image-15912 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7207-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News publisher John Rinaldi at the Elvis Kid Galahad exhibit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15908\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-1530x2048.jpg 1530w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-3-scaled.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15909\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-2048x1530.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-4-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15910\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"1147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-1530x2048.jpg 1530w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/photo-5-scaled.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1611.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15911\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1611.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1611.jpg 358w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1611-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1611-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lrYezE0U-dQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528-1024x787.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kid-galahad-1962-charles-bronson-gig-young-elvis-presley-kghd-002p-BKJGP4-e1549170335528.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b><em>&#8220;I enjoy rugged sports. I&#8217;m not knocking people who like golf and tennis and other things. But I like rugged sports such as boxing, football, karate and things like that.<\/em>&#8221;\u00a0 <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8211; Elvis Presley &#8211;<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lrYezE0U-dQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13333 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vice-elvis3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vice-elvis3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vice-elvis3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vice-elvis3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lrYezE0U-dQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13329 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51XbtKD96nL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"797\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51XbtKD96nL.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51XbtKD96nL-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51XbtKD96nL-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hqdefault.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13332 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/hqdefault-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/overseas-boxing-matches\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6635\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">A Holiday Memory <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/download-2-e1575348784356.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15802 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/download-2-e1575348784356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Roberto Duran and our Father<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">By John and Alex Rinaldi <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Going into Christmas, we cannot thank our readers enough for their continued support of our website and our boxing publication for over 37 years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"909\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008.jpg 909w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON008-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Robert Duran (R) vs. Davey Moore (L) (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In an almost magical and mythical way, the sport of boxing and its fans have, since the days of the bare knucklers, established a special, lasting bond that somehow connects the viewer to the participants in the ring. It is also the type of sport that can lift one&#8217;s spirits, especially when life&#8217;s misfortunes and personal tragedies can tend to swirl around like a deadly tempest raining down on everything and everyone until all that&#8217;s left is despair and sadness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">No one is ever spared from this, and even the warmest of holidays often play a part in the the overall melancholy of the time.\u00a0 We\u00a0 are\u00a0 certainly\u00a0 not\u00a0 immune\u00a0 to\u00a0 this\u00a0 feeling\u00a0 and\u00a0 loss.<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1.jpg 476w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Roberto Duran (L) slugging <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Pipino Cuevas (R) in 1983<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Christmas was such a time 37 years ago, and it remains to this day a bittersweet holiday for us. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Growing up we had wonderful Christmas days and we still do to this day. There was, however, a Christmas where our world simply fell apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"896\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007.jpg 896w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON007-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Robert Duran (L) looking for an opening against Davey Moore (R) (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On Christmas Eve in 1982, in our house in Stuart, Florida, our Father, and the founder of this publication, Joseph Rinaldi, was diagnosed with terminal liver and colon cancer and was given only three months to live. For a few months before the diagnosis, he was suffering from intestinal pains and was losing weight. He actually thought at the worse that he had an ulcer. Sadly, he found out that at the age of 46, his days, like a prisoner on death row, were mortally numbered.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12967\" style=\"width: 699px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12967\" class=\"wp-image-12967\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Duran (L) going in for the kill against former welterweight champion Pipino Cuevas (R) in 1983\" width=\"689\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas.jpg 298w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Cuevas-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) going in for the kill against former welterweight champion Pipino Cuevas (R) in 1983<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For a man who had achieved such phenomenal success in his life, it was hard to fathom that this great man&#8217;s final days were to be spent battling for his life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is a famous quote by the legendary Confederate General Robert E. Lee where he says, \u201cI would rather die a thousand deaths than surrender.\u201d Our Father had what can only be termed as &#8220;true grit&#8221; as he fought bravely on, challenging the cancer along with the naysayers and <b>charlatans<\/b> so prevalent in the medical community. Though death greeted him at his doorstop every day for nine long months, he still kept punching back until he eventually succumbed to the deadly cancer on September 23, 1983.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">John and Alex Rinaldi with Roberto Duran in 1982<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you watch a person that you admire suffer so badly, who is not just a father, but a mentor and a hero, it is hard to bear and for those like us going through it, the world tends to lose all its color and replaces it with the funereal pallor of black.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">But sometimes were there is nothing but black and bleakness, miracles and heroes seem to emerge through the darkness, and for a brief time a short reprieve is granted to the forlorn.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON006.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Duran (L) pounding Davey Moore (R) (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)\" width=\"885\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON006.jpg 515w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON006-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON006-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Robert Duran (L) pounding Davey Moore (R) (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is what happened to us. A savior arrived in the form of Roberto Duran and boxing gave us the only streaks of light, as the sun slowly shone through the cracks caused by the mighty fists of the man with the\u00a0<em>Hands of Stone.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"878\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-1.jpg 754w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (r) attacking Davey Moore (L) in June of 1983<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Roberto Duran was always our family&#8217;s favorite fighter. From the time he became a world champion, we marveled at his skill, charisma and punching power. Because of this, he was, and remained our true boyhood hero.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Though he reached the highest heights and peaks of boxing, by 1983, the once great pugilist was considered washed up. In 1982, he went 1-2 when he lost\u00a0 a title bid against WBC super welterweight king Wilfred Benitez on a close decision on January 20, 1982, and then was robbed in a split-decision loss to Kirland Laing on September 4, 1982. After two decision losses, Top Rank picked up Duran and set him back on his winning ways. It began on the <em>Aaron Pryor-Alexis Arguello<\/em> undercard on November 12, 1982. Duran was the after-fight walk-out bout where he earned $25,000 in beating Jimmy Batten on a ten-round decision.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It was during his training for Laing at Larry Holmes&#8217; training quarters in Easton, Pennsylvania, where the Rinaldi Brothers and our dad would go to visit. Before long we became very friendly with the fistic legend, and he never failed us nor ever disappointed us.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After the Laing fight, and nearing the end of 1982, it appeared that there was little hope in the future of the career of Roberto Duran. Nevertheless, while others urged Duran to retire, we and <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> felt that he was far from washed up. As luck would have it, so did promoter Bob Arum.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Arum&#8217;s Top Rank, Inc. smartly took on Duran and matched him against the power punching former WBA welterweight king Pipino Cuevas on January 29, 1983 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, CA. While the Super Bowl was playing nearby the same week, the hottest ticket in town was for the Duran-Cuevas fight. So much so that a capacity crowd of 16,824 turned out for the fight and produced a live gate of $408,000. Both fighters were each guaranteed $50,000, plus a share of the closed circuit revenue.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-fight-poster..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-fight-poster..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-fight-poster..jpg 602w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-fight-poster.-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-fight-poster.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In one of the most thrilling slugfests in boxing history, Duran, 152, brutally stopped Cuevas, 149, at 2:26 of fourth round of the scheduled 12-rounder. Duran was back and his heroics were just about to begin.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the illness of our Father, we were unable to go to the fight live, but instead viewed the fight on closed-circuit at the Felt Forum in New York&#8217;s Madison Square Garden. Duran&#8217;s performance was so exhilarating that on this night our Father was able to forget about his pain and his dreaded outlook and immersed himself in the exciting ring action.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While our Father courageously battled on, Duran was set to give our Dad one more respite from his impending doom.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the win over Cuevas, Arum decided that Duran\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">would make a good opponent for the undefeated WBA junior middleweight king Davey Moore. The match was then set for June 16, 1983 at Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12971\" style=\"width: 897px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12971\" class=\"wp-image-12971\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Duran (L) knocking Davey Moore (R) to the canvas in front of a packed house in Madison Square Garden.\" width=\"887\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore.jpg 460w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) knocking Davey Moore (R) to the canvas in front of a packed house in Madison Square Garden.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Going into the battle, this publication was the only one who gave Duran a chance to win. With a sell-out crowd of 20,191 on hand, producing an incredible live gate of $964,305 (this was at a time when the ringside seats were only $100) Duran entered the ring a 5-2 underdog.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On this night, our Father was too ill to attend and was slipping away at a rapid pace. We went in his place and were at ringside to see Duran, 152 \u00bd, give the performance of a lifetime as he tore into Moore, 154, and ferociously pummeled him from pillar to post.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As the crowd cheered, Duran scored an incredible knockdown in the seventh round and in the next round, finished off Moore at 2:02 of Round 8.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fight was rebroadcast on CBS on June 19, 1983 and although he was racked with pain that no medicine could subside, our Father was laying down on our living room couch and once again, his thoughts were detoured from death to watching Roberto Duran pull off the upset win. That was the last time that the pain would ever temporarily leave our Father again.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12969\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Duran-vs.-Moore-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Things would go downhill from there. Our Father was such gallant battler, that we never thought he would die. It was as if Rocky Marciano could ever lose a fight. We thought our Dad would make a comeback. He did outlast all of his physicians&#8217; predictions and held out for nine months, while the prognostications said he would be dead in 90 days.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16663\" style=\"width: 878px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2439.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16663\" class=\" wp-image-16663\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2439.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"868\" height=\"1074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2439.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2439-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2439-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran (L) pounds Davey Moore (R) with a jarring left to the body.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">He did it all virtually by himself. The fraudulent medical community, more interested in taking patients&#8217; monies\u00a0 for treatments just a step above the potions of snake Oil Salesmen, were both useless and greedy.\u00a0 They showed the care of a rattlesnake and offered the hope of a hangman. My father had a better chance of climbing Mount Everest, than receiving any curing treatment from American physicians.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/img161-001\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7865\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7865 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-722x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"905\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/img161-001.jpg 1031w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran training for his fight with Davey Moore in 1983 (Photo by Alex Rinaldi)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The comeback never came and three months after Duran defeated Moore, the ten-count was tolled for our father. Thankfully, because of the many who read this worldwide publication and website, his memory still lives on.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Because this publication soldiers on and thrives to this day, our Father and Roberto Duran are both almost like the Jimmy Stewart character in <em>It&#8217;s a Wonderful Life<\/em>, where Stewart realizes what an impact he had on so many people just by living his life and doing good deeds to others.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/origin-of-the-usa-boxing-news\/founder-of-a-boxing-news-joseph-g-rinaldi-in-1982\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7544\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7544 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Founder-of-A-BOXING-NEWS-Joseph-G.-Rinaldi-in-1982..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Founder-of-A-BOXING-NEWS-Joseph-G.-Rinaldi-in-1982..jpg 236w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Founder-of-A-BOXING-NEWS-Joseph-G.-Rinaldi-in-1982.-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Founder-of-A-BOXING-NEWS-Joseph-G.-Rinaldi-in-1982.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joseph Rinaldi in December 1982<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This may be an odd Christmas story because it ends in the death of an extraordinary man. But it shows that boxing and a great fighter like Roberto Duran can take away the pain of a dying man and give him a few happy moments in such bleak times, as well as offer a brief intermission from despair to his loved ones and, provide in its place, thrills and happiness during a family&#8217;s darkest hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2018\/12\/78\/scan0027\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12986\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12986 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-1024x1022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"869\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-1024x1022.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SCAN0027.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Gerard and Joseph Rinaldi in 1982<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWhen we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things &#8211; not the great occasions &#8211; give off the greatest glow of happiness.\u201d \u2015 Bob Hope.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We think of our father every Christmas Eve. Although he is gone, he is never forgotten by us and is always in our thoughts, and it is every time we think of Roberto Duran, we think about the smiles he gave to a man whose life, like a broken clock,\u00a0 was running out of time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is what makes boxing the special sport it is.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the both of us to all of our readers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Keep Punching!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON.jpg\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Legendary Fighters with <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9209\" style=\"width: 854px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/06\/78\/untitled-10\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9209\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9209\" class=\"wp-image-9209 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/untitled-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/untitled-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/untitled-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/untitled-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield holding current issue of The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15528\" style=\"width: 834px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15528\" class=\" wp-image-15528\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53-707x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53-768x1112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON0x53.jpg 938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran reading The USA Boxing News.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15529\" style=\"width: 793px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15529\" class=\" wp-image-15529\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1-1024x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1-1024x863.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1-768x647.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/EPSON05x1.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Roberto Duran in 2000 with a young Ron John Rinaldi (L) and Joseph Rinaldi (R)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15427\" style=\"width: 801px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15427\" class=\" wp-image-15427\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Twins-and-Frazier-001.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Boxing Twins with Joe Frazier<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">_________<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON.jpg\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12790\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON-1024x883.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON-1024x883.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TYSDON-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Everything I have in this world, I owe to the sport of boxing, and I won&#8217;t ever forget that.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>&#8211; Oscar De La Hoya &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">_____________<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">JERSEY JOE WALCOTT<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">A Heavyweight Legend<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Camden New Jersey is Honoring the Great Champion with a new Statue<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; 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color: #ff0000;\">_____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Check out<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/rocky-marciano-his-life-and-times-in-photos-and-video\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Rocky Marciano homepage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18964\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-3.jpg 580w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-3-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>THE UNDEFEATED TERROR OF THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION PAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">With never Seen Before Videos and Photos of Rocky Marciano and his Times<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Check out the<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> UPDATED<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>HIS LIFE AND TIMES IN PHOTOS AND VIDEOS\u00a0<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to see exciting films, interviews, training camp footage, and unbelievable fight and behind-the-scene photos of the only undefeated heavyweight champion!<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18962\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-1.jpg 444w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-1-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18963\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-2.jpg 555w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-2-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18965\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-4.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-4-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18966\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-5.jpg 691w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-5-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RM-5-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; 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font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rocky Marciano winning the heavyweight Championship of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15562\" style=\"width: 1114px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/rocky-marciano-his-life-and-times-in-photos-and-video\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15562\" class=\" wp-image-15562\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower-1024x804.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower-1024x804.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower-768x603.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baseball-eisenhower.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rocky Marciano (R) with Joe DiMaggio (L) and President Dwight Eisenhower<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/rocky-marciano-his-life-and-times-in-photos-and-video\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15555\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rock-and-Ro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1079\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rock-and-Ro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rock-and-Ro-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rock-and-Ro-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16665\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2447.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16665\" class=\" wp-image-16665\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2447.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2447.jpg 414w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2447-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2447-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rocky Marciano knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott to capture the heavyweight Championship of the World<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16013\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81557781_2672881322833566_7168726138477346816_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16013\" class=\" wp-image-16013\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81557781_2672881322833566_7168726138477346816_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81557781_2672881322833566_7168726138477346816_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81557781_2672881322833566_7168726138477346816_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81557781_2672881322833566_7168726138477346816_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Rocky Marciano at his training camp.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">_____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15436\" style=\"width: 807px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15436\" class=\"wp-image-15436 \" title=\"Sylvester Stallone\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"Sylvester Stallone\" width=\"797\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/100_1965.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sylvester Stallone with John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15253\" style=\"width: 798px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-with-the-usa-boxing-news\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15253\" class=\" wp-image-15253\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img6aaa32.jpg 1677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">USA Boxing News Editor Alex rinaldi with Sherman Hemsley, the American actor, best known for his roles as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen, and B.P. Richfield on the ABC series Dinosaurs.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Press Photo to view The USA Boxing News with Champions and Celebrities Page.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">_____________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/famous-fight-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">CHECK OUT\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #000080;\">FAMOUS FIGHT PROGRAMS , TICKETS, AND FIGHT POSTERS PAGE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a 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style=\"color: #3366ff;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT PHOTO PAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16666\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16666\" class=\" wp-image-16666\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449.jpg 467w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2449-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sugar Ray Robinson (L) nailing Kid Gavilan (R) with a thudding left to the jaw.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16667\" style=\"width: 1018px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16667\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2446-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joe Frazier (L) nailing Muhammad Ali with a jarring left hook in the 15th round oftheir first bout.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15998\" style=\"width: 1037px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81143969_2659735270814838_4155620277536948224_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15998\" class=\" wp-image-15998\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81143969_2659735270814838_4155620277536948224_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81143969_2659735270814838_4155620277536948224_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81143969_2659735270814838_4155620277536948224_n-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81143969_2659735270814838_4155620277536948224_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jack Johnson won the World Heavyweight Title on December 26, 1908, when he fought the Canadian world champion Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15093\" style=\"width: 824px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15093\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15093\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bob-Foster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"814\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bob-Foster.jpg 814w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bob-Foster-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bob-Foster-768x906.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Bob-Foster-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bob Foster looking over a fallen Mike Quarry after knocking ohim out in his bid for the light heavyweight title.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_15040\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15040\" class=\" wp-image-15040\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/53573925_300301890660975_3972256540143910912_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/53573925_300301890660975_3972256540143910912_n.jpg 403w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/53573925_300301890660975_3972256540143910912_n-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/53573925_300301890660975_3972256540143910912_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ron Lyle (L) and George Foreman *R) fight one of the greatest ring brawls of all-time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/current-usa-boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>________________<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Great Past Fights<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/current-usa-boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Manny Pacquiao Wins a split decision over Keith Thurman for WBA Welterweight title<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/current-usa-boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14844\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"1136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-7.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/current-usa-boxing-news-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14840\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-3.jpg 950w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-3-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">By Ron John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">July 21 &#8211; Las Vegas, Nevada. Boxing has a strange and twisted history when an old legendary fighter comes up against some young gunslinger. First, the younger fighter wants to knock the older fighter&#8217;s block off so he can carry the torch and force the older fighter into the bastions of yesterday and retirement. Second, the younger one feels that &#8220;today&#8221; is his time and that the older champion is a mere member of the old guard soon to be replaced by the new guard, namely himself.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Great fighters like Davey Moore, and later Iran Barkley, once shared the identical thought about Roberto Duran in the 1980&#8217;s, and Duran proved them both sadly wrong.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">In this fight, the undefeated 30 year old champion Keith Thurman had the same thought in mind. This was made apparent in the pre-fight press conferences leading up to the fight where Thurman kept declaring that he, and not Pacquiao, was the best welterweight out there, and that the 40 year old ring great no longer deserved to be at the top of the welterweights. &#8220;I want to show the world that I deserve to be at the top,&#8221; exclaimed Thurman. So much so that Thurman made three bets to not only win, but to knock out Pacquiao in rounds 1, 2, or 7.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">The famed gunfighter Wyatt Earp once famously said, &#8220;When you have to choose between fact and legend print the legend.&#8221;\u00a0 But that underlies the fact that their legend actually derives from iconic morsels of pure and real fact. The same goes for the legendary fighter and modern day gunslinger Manny Pacquiao.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Like Davey Moore and Iran Barkley before him, Thurman painfully learned that sometimes it is easier to can a live alligator, than it is to beat a legend. This is especially true for that young great fighter when he squares off against a legend who happens to strike lightning one more time again, and returns to his once lethal greatness. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Well, that happened here before a sellout crowd of over 14,000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Manny &#8220;Pac Man&#8221; Pacquiao, 146 1\/2,\u00a0 beat previously\u00a0 undefeated WBA Welterweight Champion Keith &#8220;One-Time&#8221; Thurman via split decision to capture his title.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14842\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14842\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14842\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5.jpg 950w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-5-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Pacquiao (L) dropping Thurman in round one.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Going into the bout, Manny was the favorite at -150, while Thurman was the underdog at +125. Meanwhile unlike Thurman, Pacquiao&#8217;s trainer Freddie Roach wisely bet $5,000 on his man.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In an exciting give and take affair, that saw action throughout its twelve full rounds, both fighters firmly acquitted themselves well and gave the fans their money&#8217;s worth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">At the start of the fight Thurman, 146 1\/2,\u00a0 came out fast in round one scoring with straight rights to Pacquiao&#8217;s head and lefts to the body. Then with a 28 seconds remaining in the round, Manny raced after a retreating Thurman and landed a quick three punch combinations of right-left-right to the jaw that dropped Keith swiftly to the ring floor. Though it was a flash knockdown, it soon set the tone off the fight, which was that the 8 division world champion Pacquiao at age 40, was still a dreaded adversary to face within the ring ropes. It also gave the Filipino a 10-8 round, which would be a telling factor later when the time came for the tallying up of the scores.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14843\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14843\" class=\"wp-image-14843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6.jpg 840w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-6-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>Pacquiao<\/strong> (R) and Thurman (L) squaring off with the other.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Pacquiao still had the speed, both hand and foot, that he had since his younger days and even carried the punch with him as well.\u00a0 Like the song he came into the ring with, Survivor&#8217;s\u00a0 <em>Eye of The Tiger<\/em>, Manny never stopped punching during the bout, eventually bloodying Thurman&#8217;s nose and causing a swelling under his eyes.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">To his credit, Thurman fought like the champion he is and scored well and often with straight rights, right uppercuts and lefts hooks that landed with power on his aggressive foe. For instance he stunned Manny several times in round 7, catching the Filipino legend with jarring blows to the chin and ribs, a couple of which actually stunned him.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">It was just that Pacquiao threw the greater number of blows 696 to Thurman&#8217;s 571, though Thurman landed 210 to Manny&#8217;s 195. Regardless, Thurman could never catch up, though he gave it his all throughout. But his &#8220;all&#8221; on this night did not add up to be enough.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The judges scored it a close split decision with Manny winning by two judges&#8217; scores of 115-112, while one judge gave it to Thurman by a score of 114-113. <em>The USA Boxing News<\/em> also scored it for Pacquiao by a score of 115-112.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14841\" style=\"width: 742px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14841\" class=\" wp-image-14841\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Pac-man-Thurman-4-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Thurman (L) lands a hard left hook to the ribs of Pacquiao.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Manny whose record upped to 62-7-2 (39 KO&#8217;s) pocketed a guaranteed $10 million plus a percentage of sales, which should bring his take up to around $20 million, said after the bout, &#8220;He [Keith Thurman] did his best, and I did my best, and i think the two of us gave the fans their money&#8217;s worth.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Meanwhile Thurman whose record fell to a still impressive 29-1 (23 KO&#8217;s) also brought home a large guaranteed purse of $2.5 million plus a p<span style=\"font-style: normal;\">e<\/span>rcentage of receipts, which should bring his final tally to about $8 million, was gratuitous in defeat, and said, &#8220;This was a beautiful night of boxing. Manny got the victory over me. I wish I had more output. I would love a rematch.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-comics-and-drawings\/\">________________<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">The Beatles and Boxing Page<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/the-beatles-and-boxing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14734\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yellow-Submarine-final.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"839\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yellow-Submarine-final.jpg 580w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yellow-Submarine-final-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yellow-Submarine-final-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/beatle-2.jpg\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/the-beatles-and-boxing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14597 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-14-1.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-14-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/images-14-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14617\" style=\"width: 757px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/the-beatles-and-boxing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14617\" class=\" wp-image-14617\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo.-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo.-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo.-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo.-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo.-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Beatles-with-Muhamma-Ali-large-color-photo..jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000;\">THE BEATLES with MUHAMMAD ALI.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-comics-and-drawings\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\">________________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/b> <b><\/b><b><\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-comics-and-drawings\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\">________________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14655\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/59608881_2213561018765601_2665317641446490112_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/59608881_2213561018765601_2665317641446490112_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/59608881_2213561018765601_2665317641446490112_n-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/59608881_2213561018765601_2665317641446490112_n-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-comics-and-drawings\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\">________________<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dt\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">FIGHTERS TRAINING AND FIGHT GALLERY<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16018\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16018\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/81695870_2673248252796873_7383504641062862848_n-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Muhammad Ali training at his camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14488\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14488\" class=\" wp-image-14488\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sylvester-Stallone-and-Matthew-Saad-Muhammad-2006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sylvester-Stallone-and-Matthew-Saad-Muhammad-2006.jpg 470w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sylvester-Stallone-and-Matthew-Saad-Muhammad-2006-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sylvester-Stallone-and-Matthew-Saad-Muhammad-2006-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sylvester Stallone and Matthew Saad Muhammad, 2006<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">_______________<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">Flash From The Past<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">THE AFTERMATH<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14362 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1266\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/enormous-fraud-anthony-joshua-knocked-out-by-thirsty-h-1835184555\">Andy<\/a> Ruiz changes heavyweight history after his stunning knockout of Anthony Joshua to win the heavyweight championship<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">By Alex and John Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">With British flags flying throughout Madison Square Garden draping the Mecca of Boxing in the symbols and colors of the Union Jack, it appeared as if the British monarchy was staging a Royal reception on American soil.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Considering that fifty-five years ago the Beatles were barnstorming America in the second British invasion since the Revolutionary War, it now seemed again that the English were staging another form of a British Boxing invasion. This time, its king Anthony Joshua was charging into battle against the colonists, being led on this particular Saturday by a relatively unknown Andy Ruiz.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14352\" style=\"width: 1227px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14352\" class=\"wp-image-14352\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0-1024x729.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1217\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-0-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anthony Joshua (L) bangs Andy Ruiz(R) to the body.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">If the British thought they could have easily outgunned the Americans in 1775 to defeat; with Joshua as the helm, the thousands of\u00a0 his countryman who trekked in from the United Kingdom, now ashore in New York City,\u00a0 thought that their man\u2019s win was a foregone conclusion and his success as secured as a Royal seal.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14347\" style=\"width: 1059px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jposhua-ruiz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14347\" class=\"wp-image-14347\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jposhua-ruiz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1049\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jposhua-ruiz.jpg 318w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jposhua-ruiz-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Jposhua-ruiz-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua (R) nails Ruiz (L) witha thudding left hook.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Well, the night\u2019s fight did actually come to resemble a royal event. In fact, \u00a0it turned out to be a coronation of a new King when Andy Ruiz shockingly knocked out Joshua in seven rounds to capture three of the top four heavyweight championship belts and with it the specter as the King of the Heavyweights.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">More interestingly, for the first time in years all heavyweight title belts now rest around the waists of two Americans.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14358\" style=\"width: 1073px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14358\" class=\"wp-image-14358\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1063\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz (R) stabs Joshua with a terrific left.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Before a sellout crowd of 20,201, Anthony Joshua (22-1, 22 KO&#8217;s) and Andy Ruiz (22-0, 21 KOs) stunned the crowd and certainly gave them their money\u2019s worth for the course of seven near electrifying rounds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Announcer Michael Buffer who, in his trademark bellow declaration, always beckons the audience and the fighters to \u201cLet\u2019s get ready to rumble,\u201d could not have been any closer to the truth, as he came off like a gypsy oracle when his hope for a big, mean, street fight came off as a reality.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14360\" style=\"width: 1224px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14360\" class=\"wp-image-14360\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1214\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-8-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz (L) and Joshua (R) trade blows.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Unfortunately for the three belt unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua, Buffer\u2019s comments may have affected him more like a gypsy curse, for he ended up touching the canvas more times than Michelangelo, the last one, actually the fourth one, eventually prompting\u00a0 the referee to stop the fight and end the reign of the British heavyweight sensation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Though Andy Ruiz, with his underdog win, has become the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century\u2019s version of Rocky Balboa, albeit a Mexican one, he is far from a fluke fighter. While he may be built like someone who just rolled out from under a food truck, he has had over 100 amateur wins and his only professional loss was to the eventual WBO heavyweight title holder Joseph Parker on December 10, 2016, in the Parker\u2019s home country of New Zealand. That fight came about by Ruiz being one of the two top ranked contenders willing to fight for the vacant WBO title. After twelve close rounds, Ruiz lost on a majority decision by scores of 114-114 and 115-113 (twice). Many thought that Ruiz won the fight or at least should have been awarded a draw. \u00a0&#8220;I think I got the win or at least a draw,\u201d said Ruiz. \u201cI think I set the pace with my jab.&#8221; Ruiz also stated he wanted to have a rematch with Parker in the future.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14357\" style=\"width: 1237px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14357\" class=\"wp-image-14357\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1227\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-5.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-5-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1227px) 100vw, 1227px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz drops Joshua to the canvas<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Two and half years later, Joshua was standing across the ring from him, holding what was once Parker\u2019s belt, and Ruiz was there again hoping to capture a world heavyweight title. This time the venue was not in some god forsaken part of New Zealand. This time the fight was taking place in the most famous boxing arena of them all \u2013 New York\u2019s Madison Square Garden \u2013 the Pinnacle Palace of boxing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Going into the bout, Sportsbooks listed Joshua as a -2500 favorite (risk $2,500 to win $100), with Ruiz getting +1100 (risk $100 to win $1100) as the underdog.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Regardless of the odds, Ruiz undeniably battered and beat Joshua and deserved the biggest win of his career along with a solid place on the Mount Rushmore of underdogs. By shockingly defeating British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua via a seventh-round TKO to become the IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight champion of the world, his countenance should now stand right alongside the likes of Buster Douglas, Hasim Rahman, and James J. Braddock.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">After two slow opening rounds that saw Joshua smartly jab his way around the ring moving to his left, while Ruiz countered with right-left combinations, few, if any would have contemplated that in the very next round \u2013 round three \u2013 all hell would break loose and the dominance of the heavyweight division would dangle on the balance.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14343\" style=\"width: 776px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14343\" class=\"wp-image-14343\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-10.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-10-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua (R0 and Ruiz (L) square of in ring center.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Early in the third round, Joshua landed a hard right to Ruiz\u2019s jaw that jarred him for a moment. Still confident, the challenger tried to mix things up with a couple of quick flurries. Then, with only 40 seconds ticked off in the round, Joshua exploded with a right cross followed by a left hook to the jaw that dropped Ruiz swiftly to the canvas. Up at \u201cfive\u201d with the New York crowd on their feet, Ruiz absorbed a few more thudding shots from the champion. Those who came to see Joshua, which was about 20,000 out of the 20,201 in attendance, were already moving ahead to Joshua\u2019s next bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Deontay Wilder.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14368\" style=\"width: 1223px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14368\" class=\"wp-image-14368\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1213\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-ffff.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1213px) 100vw, 1213px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz (L) pounds Joshua (R) to the head.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unfortunately, by looking ahead they forgot to look to what was left in the round, which was over two minutes. As Joshua appeared to be going in for the kill with harsh combinations, Ruiz bravely fought back. First it appeared to be strictly to defend himself, and then it switched to him getting on the offensive. Within seconds, swinging madly, but quickly with punches, Ruiz caught Joshua with a short left hook to the chin and a right hand chop to the top of the champion\u2019s head that dropped the Brit like a bale of English tea.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14344\" style=\"width: 787px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14344\" class=\"wp-image-14344\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-11.jpg 275w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-11-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua down on the canvas in round seven.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The crowd was mortified and hoped it was nothing more than a flash knockdown. When Joshua rose at \u201cseven\u201d on unsteady legs, their cheers turned to fear and they hoped that the seconds would sprint through the time dial like a tornado through the heartland. To his credit, Joshua tried valiantly to hang in there and it almost worked until a few seconds left in the round, when Ruiz cornered the champ against the ropes and hammered away at him with a barrel full of leather that dropped Joshua again for the second time in the round. Luckily for him he rose at the count of \u00a0\u201cseven\u201d and the round mercifully ended.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The fight now took on the bright light of excitement, though the Joshua contingency prayed that their man would come back as he did against Wladimir Klitschko, and score another big knockout after reaching the lower depths of adversity.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14367\" style=\"width: 1039px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-faf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14367\" class=\"wp-image-14367\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-faf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1029\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-faf.jpg 540w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-faf-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-faf-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The new heavyweight Champ &#8211; Andy Ruiz<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It looked to be that way at first as Joshua fought back in rounds four, five, and six, to almost change the momentum of the fight in his favor.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Then came round seven.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The round started off well for Joshua, whose jab became more spear-like and his head seemed as clear as a crystal decanter. Within seconds into the round Joshua stunned Ruiz with a powerful right to the head that stunned him and stopped him in his tracks. Somehow, instead of covering up or retreating to safety, Ruiz stormed into Joshua like a madman intent on destruction. Throwing punches in bunches, Ruiz, in apparent desperation, and with the intent of a human buzz saw, threw all he had at Joshua who was not expecting this type of aggression. Eleven unanswered punches later, \u00a0that culminated with another clubbing right to the top of the head, Joshua landed on the canvas for the third time in the bout. Up at \u201cfour\u201d and bleeding from the nose, Joshua tried valiantly to defend himself and save his laurels. Seeing blood, actually real blood, Ruiz, like a man on a mission, was not about to let Joshua off the hook and slammed him with a short left hook to the jaw that dropped the champion down for the second time in the round. Once again Joshua rose, but this time he appeared dazed and confused prompting the referee to call a halt to the fight.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14339\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14339\" class=\"wp-image-14339\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-6.jpg 272w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz jumps for joy after stopping Joshua in the seventh round.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The crowd murmured in shock as if they witnessed the death of a loved one.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The loss damaged the immediate future of the heavyweight division, which expected the popular Joshua to leap his way to a big money match with either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Because of this upset, boxing fans will now have to wait before seeing the long-awaited heavyweight bouts with Joshua against Wilder or Fury because of a rematch clause which will usher in a Joshua-Ruiz II bout in the fall in England.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14369\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-good.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14369\" class=\"wp-image-14369\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-good.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-good.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-good-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua (R scores with a right in the early going.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For now all the praise goes to Ruiz. Unlike so many men who fought for the heavyweight tile and never make a challenge of it, Ruiz went for the gold ring and let it all hang out. He cared little for his safety and showed virtually no fear at all for Joshua. Instead, he came forward like a fearless warrior and deservedly scored the biggest knockout win of his life. A life that would never be the same again.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If Joshua made $25 million of this bout, Ruiz is sure to make eight figures for himself in the rematch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cMom, I love you,\u201d the new champ Ruiz said\u00a0at his news conference. \u201cOur lives are going to change; we don\u2019t have to struggle no more.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14336\" style=\"width: 648px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14336\" class=\"wp-image-14336\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-3.jpg 183w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Joshua-Ruiz-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ruiz stands over a fallen Joshua.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the win, Ruiz remarked, \u201cWe\u2019ve been working really hard, man, really hard. I wanted to prove everybody wrong, all the doubters thinking I was going to lose in the third round, first round. I was looking at comments, as well. But what do you know, man? I\u2019m the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world. It\u2019s a blessing. &#8230; I\u2019m still pinching myself to see if this is real, man! Wow. It\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On being knocked down in the third round, the new champ admitted, \u201cThat was crazy that that happened, right? That was my first time on the canvas. When I was on the canvas I was, like, \u2018Whoa, what the hell just happened?\u2019 But I had to get him back. I had to get him back. I think that\u2019s when the Mexican blood in me, the Mexican warrior that I have, I had to return the favor\u2026When I was on the canvas I was, like, \u2018Whoa, what the hell just happened?\u2019 But I had to get him back. I think that\u2019s the Mexican blood in me, the Mexican warrior that I have, I had to return the favor.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ruiz also agreed with the stoppage, \u201cThat\u2019s the referee\u2019s job. The referee knows what he\u2019s doing. If he would\u2019ve just let it go, I think I would\u2019ve stopped the fight in more dramatic fashion, but he did what he had to do. The job was for him\u2026I was waiting for him [Joshua] to open up. I wanted to break him down a little bit more, work the body. He hits really hard, man. He hits pretty hard. I just needed to be smart in there. I thought he opened up too much to where I could counter him. The speed, I think, got to him, and we got this victory.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for Joshua, he said truthfully, \u201cI took my first (professional) loss. How to explain that feeling? It has happened to me before but I feel like those times I lost years back have made me a stronger person, It hasn&#8217;t really changed me, my work ethic, my mindset, what I stand for, the people I&#8217;m still loyal to &#8211; my trainer Rob McCracken, my amateur coach at Finchley ABC. I&#8217;m still going to work with these guys; they&#8217;ll teach me everything I need to know. They\u2019ve done a great job for me not only inside the boxing ring but mainly as a human. They&#8217;ve really developed me as a person which is really important. These guys have been with me for years.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14365\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-55555.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14365\" class=\"wp-image-14365\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-55555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"956\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-55555.jpg 259w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/JR-55555-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Joshua knocks down Ruiz in round three.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Joshua also refused to make any excuses for his defeat and has vowed to win back the IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA (super) heavyweight titles he lost to the American in New York. &#8220;There was no contaminated food. I know there are a lot of accusations or worries about what was wrong with me,&#8221; Joshua added. &#8220;But I want to tell you this &#8211; I&#8217;m a soldier and I have to take my ups and my downs. And on Saturday I took a loss and I have to take it like a man. I have to take my loss like a man, no blaming anyone or anything.\u00a0 I&#8217;m the one who went in there to perform and my performance didn&#8217;t go to plan. I&#8217;m the one who has to adjust, analyze and do my best to correct it and get the job done in the rematch.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for his future, Joshua advised, &#8220;Boxing is a part of my life and I&#8217;m a champion at heart. Congratulations to Andy Ruiz, he has six months or so to be champion because the belts go in the air and he has to defend them against myself.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In its opening line for the potential rematch, BetOnline made Joshua a -350 favorite, meaning you\u2019d have to bet $350 to win $100. Ruiz, meanwhile, is a +275 underdog. That means you\u2019d win $275 for a $100 wager. It\u2019s not nearly as wide as Ruiz being a +1400 underdog, but it\u2019s an interesting look at how the sports book thinks the public will bet on the rematch.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cConsidering Ruiz was a 14\/1 underdog this past weekend, it would be hard to justify him being another huge underdog,\u201d Dave Mason, the sports book brand manager for BetOnline, told Forbes. \u201cHowever, we expect the smart money to come in on Joshua closer to the fight while the public will probably back Ruiz again.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for the British, they have always showed guts and tenacity, Dunkirk and the famous brave air fight in the Battle of Britain, proved that; and it cemented their do or die attitude. \u00a0Joshua can certainly come back. He has showed that type of mettle. The only thing left is whether he has that true grit to make the comeback and restore his place on the cliff of the heavyweight hierarchy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As for Ruiz, he has the skills to remain the champion. Still whatever lies in his future, for one monumental, historic evening in the ring of rings in Madison Square Garden, Ruiz fought like a warrior and emerged the victor in one of boxing\u2019s greatest ring battles. He came, he fought hard, and he conquered. It is the story line of myths and one of the backdrops of glory. Ruiz succeeded in both. For now there is a new King, for whatever will be his reign, he has achieved immortality and riches well beyond his wildest dreams. Cheers go out to him.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Heavyweight boxing is back big. 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(PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI &#8211; THE USA BOXING NEWS)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12519 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3-781x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3-781x1024.jpg 781w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3-768x1007.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-3.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13043\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13043\" class=\"wp-image-13043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON004.jpg 678w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON004-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EPSON004-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Pryor-Arguello II. (PHOTO BY JOHN RINALDI &#8211; THE USA BOXING NEWS)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/USABN-2-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>______________________________<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 <a 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class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12782\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Fianal-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1042\" height=\"1383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Fianal-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Fianal-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Fianal-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Fianal-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12814\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/46202988_10215824646682302_8308203300231053312_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12815 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-2048x1300.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/JGR-Belt-e1588006120663-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-advertising\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>RENOWN FIGHTERS<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>IN\u00a0<\/strong><strong>ADVERTISEMENTS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCES<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PAGE<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-advertising\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12602\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ad-2-878x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ad-2-878x1024.jpg 878w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ad-2-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ad-2-768x896.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ad-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Gerry Cooney and Larry Holmes 36 years after their Superfight<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/downloadooooo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12580 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/downloadooooo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/downloadooooo.jpg 269w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/downloadooooo-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12581\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237-960x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237-960x1024.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237-768x819.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_7237.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">______________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>MOVIE STARS, SINGERS, AND BOXERS PAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12450\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/http_2F2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com2Ffthtsi-assets-production2Fez2Fimages2F02F72F92F22F882970-1-eng-GB2Fmain_0b687501-224a-4c20-b481-b389d6aba822.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"1115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/http_2F2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com2Ffthtsi-assets-production2Fez2Fimages2F02F72F92F22F882970-1-eng-GB2Fmain_0b687501-224a-4c20-b481-b389d6aba822.jpg 723w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/http_2F2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com2Ffthtsi-assets-production2Fez2Fimages2F02F72F92F22F882970-1-eng-GB2Fmain_0b687501-224a-4c20-b481-b389d6aba822-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/http_2F2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com2Ffthtsi-assets-production2Fez2Fimages2F02F72F92F22F882970-1-eng-GB2Fmain_0b687501-224a-4c20-b481-b389d6aba822-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/steve-mcqueen-workout-style.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12466\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/steve-mcqueen-workout-style.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"873\" height=\"1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/steve-mcqueen-workout-style.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/steve-mcqueen-workout-style-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/steve-mcqueen-workout-style-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Steve McQueen<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12281\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles-1024x775.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"922\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Beatles-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beatles<\/span> sporting boxing poses in 1968<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/51d3nO9tzvL._SY355_.jpg\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">Check out new Page<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/primo-carnera-his-heavyweight-legend-lives-on\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12023\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/f245b8f30bb8b145c321e7671ff24a91-swing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"996\" height=\"1252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/f245b8f30bb8b145c321e7671ff24a91-swing.jpg 736w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/f245b8f30bb8b145c321e7671ff24a91-swing-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/f245b8f30bb8b145c321e7671ff24a91-swing-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/primo-carnera-his-heavyweight-legend-lives-on\/\"><span style=\"color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>PRIMO CARNERA &#8211; His Heavyweight Legend Lives On!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/preview-of-upcoming-issue-of-the-usa-boxing-news-that-hits-the-newsstands\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11597\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BN_20180517_A1alex_Page_01-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BN_20180517_A1alex_Page_01-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BN_20180517_A1alex_Page_01-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BN_20180517_A1alex_Page_01-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BN_20180517_A1alex_Page_01-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/a> <strong style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________________<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"hoya\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"quote\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/superman-boxing-connection\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Former Boxer and Movie Star Jack O&#8217;Halloran thrills crowds in Metropolis, Illinois along with The USA Boxing News Jeopardy Game<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Click the photos to go to <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/superman-boxing-connection\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SUPERMAN<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211;<\/span>BOXING <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>CONNECTION<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> Page<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16267\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-728x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-728x1024.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-768x1080.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Superman-II-Japanese-Poster-1093x1536.jpg 1093w, 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768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6276-e1528778709714-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6276-e1528778709714.jpg 1734w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/superman-boxing-connection\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11694\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6089-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6089-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6089-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6089-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6089-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/superman-boxing-connection\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11731\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6152.jpg\" alt=\"Superman Jeopardy hosted by The USA Boxing News\" width=\"877\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6152.jpg 640w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6152-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6152-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11681\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282-1024x892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"877\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282-1024x892.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282-768x669.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_6282.jpg 1358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/a> \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-07-at-11.56.25-AM.png\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Boxing Hall of Famers with<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11779\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11779\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11779\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray-760x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Abnnouncer Jim Gray with The USA Boxing News\" width=\"654\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray-760x1024.jpg 760w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray-768x1035.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jim_gray-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Announcer Jim Gray with The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11783\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vitali_with_paper1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11783\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11783\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vitali_with_paper1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Former Heavyweight Champion and ring great Vitali Klitschko holding The USA Boxing News\" width=\"654\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vitali_with_paper1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vitali_with_paper1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/vitali_with_paper1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Former Heavyweight Champion and ring great Vitali Klitschko holding The USA Boxing News<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16558\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16558\" class=\"wp-image-16558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Duran with Alex, Gerard, and John Rinaldi\" width=\"654\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Duran-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong>Roberto Duran with Alex, Gerard, and John Rinaldi<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16561\" style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-interviewing-the-great-former-welter-and-middleweight-champ-Emile-Griffith..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16561\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-interviewing-the-great-former-welter-and-middleweight-champ-Emile-Griffith..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-interviewing-the-great-former-welter-and-middleweight-champ-Emile-Griffith..jpg 665w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-interviewing-the-great-former-welter-and-middleweight-champ-Emile-Griffith.-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-interviewing-the-great-former-welter-and-middleweight-champ-Emile-Griffith.-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">John Rinaldi interviewing the great former welter and middleweight champ Emile Griffith.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_16562\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16562\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16562\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-1536x1227.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bobby-Czyz-Interview-with-Alex-Rinaldi2.jpg 1827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #800080;\">Former Three Division Champion Bobby Czyz Interview with Alex Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/joseph-catenas-ring-rage-column\/joe-catena-boxing-logo4\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4403\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">_________________<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4403 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Joe-Catena-boxing-logo4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Catena boxing logo4\" width=\"356\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Joe-Catena-boxing-logo4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Joe-Catena-boxing-logo4-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #800080; font-size: 36pt;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/joseph-catenas-ring-rage-column\/\">Joseph Catena&#8217;s Ring Rage Column<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u201cWhen Boxing was Big 4\u201d<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/joseph-catenas-ring-rage-column\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11701 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting-1024x843.jpg\" alt=\"Louis-Schmeling II painting\" width=\"910\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Louis-Schmeling-II-painting.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">_______________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11873\" style=\"width: 948px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11873\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11873\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Boxing Twins John and Alex Rinaldi are guests on WFAN radio station in New York .\" width=\"938\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/MAYAJR1995-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">The Boxing Twins John and Alex Rinaldi are guests on WFAN radio station in New York .<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">_______________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">_<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>President Donald Trump pardons former heavyweight champion and ring icon Jack Johnson with former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis,\u00a0 along with present WBC heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder, and film legend Sylvester Stallone at the White House<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11607\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11607\" class=\" wp-image-11607\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Jack-Johnson-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Jack-Johnson-6.jpg 763w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Jack-Johnson-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Jack-Johnson-6-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph speakable\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"AOLWebSuite AOLWebSuiteM1\" data-dojo-attach-point=\"bodyCont\">\n<div id=\"AOLMsgPart_2_38ae01a3-9882-4548-a7fd-c9d77fd9f214\">\n<div class=\"aolReplacedBody\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"bottom\">\n<td width=\"48\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/874276197357596672\/kUuht00m_normal.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Donald J. Trump (<a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realdonaldtrump?s=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@realDonaldTrump<\/a>)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<div><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realdonaldtrump\/status\/987768453338673152?s=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4\/21\/18, 3:02 PM<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Sylvester Stallone called me with the story of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial. Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div id=\"attachment_11413\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11413\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11413\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB4.jpg\" alt=\"Sylvester Stallone\" width=\"274\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB4.jpg 274w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB4-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sylvester Stallone<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/boxrec.com\/en\/boxer\/1187\">Jack<\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/boxrec.com\/en\/boxer\/1187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Johnson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span><strong> the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion, was wrongly convicted in 1913 under the Mann Act for taking his white girlfriend across state lines for &#8220;immoral&#8221; purposes. The Mann Act purported to prevent human trafficking for the purpose of prostitution, but critics have argued it was applied inconsistently to criminalize African Americans and those with dissenting political views.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11412\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11412\" class=\"wp-image-11412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB3-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">President Donald Trump<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Johnson was convicted by an all-white jury in less than two hours and was imprisoned for a year. The sentence and imprisonment destroyed the boxing career of the &#8220;Galveston Giant.&#8221; He died in 1946.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">According to filmmaker\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Ken Burns\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ken_Burns\">Ken Burns<\/a>, &#8220;for more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous and the most notorious African-American on Earth&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad ad--epic ad--tablet\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ad-text=\"show\">\n<div data-ad-id=\"ad_rect_atf_02\" data-ad-position=\"tablet\" data-ad-refresh=\"default\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__read-all\">\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;While it is unfortunate that this unjust conviction was not corrected during the boxer&#8217;s lifetime, a posthumous pardon today represents the opportunity to reaffirm Jack Johnson&#8217;s substantial contributions to our society and right this historical wrong,&#8221; the letter said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11410\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eAzuDJQkxis\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11410\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11410\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB-1.jpg\" alt=\"Johnson (R) winning the heavyweight title from champion Tommy Burns (L).\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Johnson (R) winning the heavyweight title from champion Tommy Burns (L). <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(CLICK TO SEE VIDEO OF THE FIGHT)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>In March 2017, Sen. Cory Booker joined with McCain, King and Meeks to reintroduce a resolution urging Johnson&#8217;s pardon.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;Despite this resolution passing both chambers of Congress several times in recent years, no pardon has been issued to date,&#8221; McCain\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mccain.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm\/press-releases?ID=4EA354B3-7650-4D49-8E38-E230B9B7A36C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said in a statement\u00a0<\/a>at the time. &#8220;I hope President Trump will seize the opportunity before him to right this historical wrong and restore a great athlete&#8217;s legacy.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Johnson captured the\u00a0<a title=\"List of lineal boxing world champions\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_lineal_boxing_world_champions#Heavyweight\">world heavyweight<\/a>\u00a0title on December 26, 1908, earning a TKO\u00a0victory over the reigning world champion, Canadian\u00a0<a title=\"Tommy Burns (boxer)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tommy_Burns_(boxer)\">Tommy Burns<\/a>, in\u00a0<a title=\"Sydney\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sydney\">Sydney<\/a>, Australia in front of 20,000 fans.\u00a0 Johnson stalked and chased Burns around the world for two years and taunting him in the press for a match.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>It is believed that Burns had agreed to fight Johnson only after promoters guaranteed him $30,000. The fight lasted fourteen rounds\u00a0before being stopped by the police. The the heavyweight championship was awarded to Johnson on a referee&#8217;s decision.<a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11411\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB2.jpg 211w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/USABNWEB2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jack Johnson died in 1946. His great-great niece has pressed Trump for a posthumous pardon, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., have been pushing Johnson&#8217;s case for years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">McCain previously told The Associated Press that Johnson &#8220;was a boxing legend and pioneer whose career and reputation were ruined by a racially charged conviction more than a century ago.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;Johnson&#8217;s imprisonment forced him into the shadows of bigotry and prejudice, and continues to stand as a stain on our national honor,&#8221; said McCain.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">___________________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/barry-taub-photo-flashbacks\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">American Actress becomes a Princess<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/barry-taub-photo-flashbacks\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Check out PHOTO FLASHBACKS BY BARRY TAUB<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11568\" style=\"width: 664px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/barry-taub-photo-flashbacks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11568\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11568\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img513-1024x810.jpg\" alt=\"Grace Patricia Kelly was an American film actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III, in April 1956.\" width=\"654\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img513-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img513-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img513-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img513-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Grace Patricia Kelly was an American film actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III, in April 1956.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-stories-and-press-releases\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">_____________________<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572.jpg 938w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/515J0weYSL._SL1000_-e1569280333572-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #800080; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>An Everlasting American Icon<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/superman-boxing-connection\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8040\">By Alexander R. Rinaldi\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11661\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Alex-2-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On The<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Superman<\/strong><\/span>&#8211;<\/span>Boxing 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font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Roberto Duran<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Larry Holmes<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Archie Moore<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/champions-with-the-usa-boxing-news\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12809\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SCAN0011-001-768x547.jpg 768w, 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#ff0000;\">________________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"zn-body__read-all\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/12\/78\/cartoon-by-jerred-e-parris-iii\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10674\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10674\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-by-Jerred-E.-Parris-III-1024x248.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-by-Jerred-E.-Parris-III-1024x248.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-by-Jerred-E.-Parris-III-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-by-Jerred-E.-Parris-III-768x186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-by-Jerred-E.-Parris-III-4x1.jpg 4w\" 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style=\"color: #ff0000;\">_________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <\/a> \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2018\/01\/78\/download-34\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/download.jpg 180w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/download-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10764\" style=\"width: 1002px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2018\/01\/78\/scottburt_miketyson\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10764\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10764\" class=\"wp-image-10764 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/scottburt_miketyson-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/scottburt_miketyson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/scottburt_miketyson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/scottburt_miketyson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/scottburt_miketyson-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame Coordinator Scott Burt and volunteer assistant Jack Emrick of Scio met with former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson to discuss the BKBHOF<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">______________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/ron-johns-ncaa-wrestling-roundup\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10539\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36pt;\">Take a look at Ron-John&#8217;s NCA Wrestling Roundup Page<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10539 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download.png 288w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/download-2x1.png 2w\" 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rel=\"attachment wp-att-10872\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10872\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/John-6-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/John-6-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/John-6-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/John-6-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/John-6-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/ron-johns-ncaa-wrestling-roundup\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10868\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10868 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dkp0R_po.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2018\/02\/78\/alex1-2\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10870\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10870\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Alex1-2-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"846\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Alex1-2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Alex1-2-300x201.jpg 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https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8155760525_f6a3dff2cf-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Debbie Reynolds (C)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/movie-stars-and-singers-with-boxers\/images-1-11\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10402\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10402\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"748\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/images-1.jpg 318w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/images-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/images-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">__________________<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Visit the New\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Joe Palooka<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #0000ff; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>The Heavyweight King of the Comics Page<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/joe-palooka-the-heavyweight-king-of-the-comics\/joe-palooka-comic-book-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment 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href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-stories\/dhpnricvwaadbyr\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9843\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9843\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DHpNrICVwAADbyr.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">___________________<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Check out the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Superman<\/span>&#8211;<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Boxing<\/span> Connection Page!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16559\" style=\"width: 882px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16559\" class=\" wp-image-16559\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1-2x1.jpg 2w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrAlex-wins-George-Award-1.jpg 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Jim Hambrick awarding the prestigious George &#8220;Superman&#8221; Reeves Award to Alex, John, and Alexander Rinaldi.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/07\/78\/superman-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9491\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9491\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Superman-1-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"1073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Superman-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Superman-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Superman-1-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16564\" style=\"width: 830px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16564\" class=\" wp-image-16564\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006.-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006.-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006.-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006.-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006.-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFFFFFFFFJohn-Rinaldi-and-son-Joseph-receiving-the-George-Reeves-Superman-Award-in-2006..jpg 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">John and Joseph Rinaldi receiving the prestigious George &#8220;Superman&#8221; Reeves Award in Metropolis, Illinois during the Superman Celebration.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DSCN0135.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15702\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DSCN0135-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DSCN0135-1024x820.jpg 1024w, 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#339966;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">World Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/177779003\/666442ff0b\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8428\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8428\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clip_image002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clip_image002.jpg 174w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clip_image002-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><strong>Click on <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame <\/span>icon above to see the Boxing Twins guided tour through the World Bare Knuckle Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>_____________________________<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">Vintage Fight Programs, Fighter Photos, Fight Films, and Comics <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Look at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Vintage Fight Programs<\/em>, <em>Fighter Photos<\/em>, <em>Fight Films<\/em>, and <em>Comics<\/em> <\/span>featuring famous fighters and icons like Max Baer, Mike Tyson, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Jack Dempsey, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Barney Ross, and hundreds of others!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"attachment_8875\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/photos\/max-and-max\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8875\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8875\" class=\"wp-image-8875\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Max-and-max.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Max-and-max.png 800w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Max-and-max-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Max-and-max-768x879.png 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Max-and-max-1x1.png 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Former Heavyweight Champion Max Baer giving advice to his son and namesake Max Baer Jr. who will later gain fame for playing one of the main and most endearing characters Jethro Bodine on the long-running television show The Beverly Hillbillies<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">_________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #ff6600; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\">FLORIDA BOXING HALL OF FAME Induction Weekend<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">CLICK THE LOGO<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> To Visit Florida Boxing Hall of Fame website and see Complete Induction Ceremonies via live streaming on Sunday June 25 at 11 am (ET) click on Logo!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridaboxinghalloffame.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8099 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flbhof_logo_with_BLACK_background__5_-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flbhof_logo_with_BLACK_background__5_-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flbhof_logo_with_BLACK_background__5_-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flbhof_logo_with_BLACK_background__5_.jpg 357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"attachment_9250\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/06\/78\/img_2839\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9250\" class=\"wp-image-9250 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2839-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"856\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2839-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2839-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2839-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2839-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">John Rinaldi, Jimmy Veglia, former heavyweight champion Michael Moorer (52-4-1, 40 KO&#8217;s) , Ralph Veglia, Alex Rinaldi and Alexander Rinaldi<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_9254\" style=\"width: 879px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/06\/78\/img_2843-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9254\" class=\"wp-image-9254\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_2843-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"869\" height=\"1160\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0John and Rinaldi and former heavyweight amd light heavyweight champion Michael Moorer at the Hall of Fame festivities<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Former Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer and former Junior Middleweight Champion Winky Wright and the The USA Boxing News&#8217; own Boxing Twins John and Alex Rinaldi top the list of 2017 Inductees! <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8208\" style=\"width: 829px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8208\" class=\"wp-image-8208 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Atlas-444-1.jpg\" width=\"819\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Atlas-444-1.jpg 665w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Atlas-444-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Atlas-444-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Former Heavyweight and Light heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer (R with his trainer Teddy Atlas (L) in his bout with Evander Holyfield.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8210\" style=\"width: 823px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/01\/78\/c4s_winky2041312_218295a_8col\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8210\" class=\" wp-image-8210\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/c4s_winky2041312_218295a_8col.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/c4s_winky2041312_218295a_8col.jpg 735w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/c4s_winky2041312_218295a_8col-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/c4s_winky2041312_218295a_8col-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Winky Wright (R) defeating Felix Trinidad (L)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8133\" style=\"width: 852px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/2017\/01\/78\/epson-mfp-image-550\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8133\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8133\" class=\" wp-image-8133\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WEB-John-and-alex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WEB-John-and-alex.jpg 646w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WEB-John-and-alex-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WEB-John-and-alex-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">John (L) and Alex Rinaldi (R) The Boxing Twins<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Former World Boxing Champions Michael Moorer,<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"> Trevor Berbick, Winky Wright and John David Jackson lead the list\u00a0along with fighters Melissa Del Vall, David Jaco, David Lewter, Alex Stewart, and Oscar Montilla, and trainer\u00a0Ken Adams, boxing participant Dick Lee, trainer\/manager Steve Shepherd, media Charles Jay, refereee Jorge Alonso, official Bill Anello, judge Al Wilensky_and &#8220;The Boxing Twins&#8221; John and Alex Rinaldi will be Inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. The Induction Weekend begins on June 23 and continues till Sunday June 25, 2017 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Florida.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">_______________________<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">See the new<\/span> <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/many-faces-of-jack-ohalloran\/\">THE MANY LIVES OF JACK O&#8217;HALLORAN<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Page <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">rom <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>heavyweight boxing contender<\/em> \u00a0<\/span>to <em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Superman <span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"attachment_7743\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/many-faces-of-jack-ohalloran\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7743\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7743\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7743\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jack-o-brando.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jack-o-brando.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jack-o-brando-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jack-o-brando-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jack-o-brando-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SUPERMAN<\/span><\/em>, Marlon Brando, Terence Stamp, Jack O&#8217;Halloran, Sarah Douglas, 1978 <\/span>(CLICK TO GO TO PAGE)<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7976\" style=\"width: 956px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/many-faces-of-jack-ohalloran\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7976\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7976\" class=\" wp-image-7976\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/jack-and-norton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"946\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/jack-and-norton.jpg 734w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/jack-and-norton-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/jack-and-norton-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Jack O&#8217;Halloran (R) fighting future heavyweight champion Ken Norton (L)\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> (CLICK TO GO TO PAGE)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">_______________________<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\">Mayweather and the Trumps<\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-news-stories-by-joseph-rinaldi\/jr-floyd-mayweather-and-president-trump-and-donald-trump%0d%0a-jr-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7691\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7691\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JR-Floyd-Mayweather-and-President-Trump-and-Donald-Trump0D0A-Jr..-1.jpg\" alt=\"Floyd Mayweather (center) and President-Elect Donald Trump (L) and Eric Trump (R)\" width=\"676\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JR-Floyd-Mayweather-and-President-Trump-and-Donald-Trump0D0A-Jr..-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JR-Floyd-Mayweather-and-President-Trump-and-Donald-Trump0D0A-Jr..-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JR-Floyd-Mayweather-and-President-Trump-and-Donald-Trump0D0A-Jr..-1-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">____________________________<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Check out UNC Alex&#8217;s &#8216;Round Around the Boxing Ring Page <a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/boxing-stories\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7854 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/th-5.jpg\" width=\"696\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/th-5.jpg 258w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/th-5-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15871\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-1536x1099.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-2048x1465.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0011-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15872\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-768x1074.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-1098x1536.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034-1x1.jpg 1w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0034.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15873\" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/F35B0237-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>________________________________<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THE USA BOXING NEWS<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-size: 36pt; font-family: impact, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">IS INDUCTED INTO<\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> THE BARE KNUCKLE BOXING HALL OF FAME<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">IN BELFAST, NEW YORK<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/730433182\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6746\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6746 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF5-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"JGR and AJR at BKBHOF5\" width=\"837\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF5-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF5-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF5-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF5-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/730433182\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6747\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6747 \" src=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"JGR and AJR at BKBHOF6\" width=\"848\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theusaboxingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/JGR-and-AJR-at-BKBHOF6-2x1.jpg 2w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; 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