At 37 years of age, Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez stepped into the ring in his native Nicaragua, with many critics declaring that he was past his prime. The four division champion was determined to seek further glory, this time in the bantamweight division, in hopes of securing his fifth world title. His opponent, the 27-5 Rober
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The landscape of the middleweight division has evolved over the years, with legendary names like Ray Robinson and Marvin Hagler paving the way for future champions. While the division may not currently capture the same level of public attention as it once did, there are still fighters making a name for themselves in this weight
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, once hailed as the best boxer in the world, is now facing doubts about his abilities as he is set to return to the ring at the age of 37. With a career record of 51-4, Gonzalez has proven himself in multiple weight divisions, capturing titles along the way. However, recent losses
Over the weekend, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson stepped into the ring at the Prudential Center in Newark for a hometown battle against Artem Harutyunyan. Despite his clear dominance in the fight, Stevenson failed to captivate the audience and ignite the excitement that fight fans crave. The crowd’s reaction was mixed, with some even booing
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson defended his title against Artem Harutyunyan in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Despite Stevenson’s 21-0 undefeated record, the fight turned out to be a slow paced affair with little excitement for fans. Stevenson kept his opponent at bay with a crisp jab in the early rounds, but failed to
Back in the winter of 2017, Daniel Jacobs shocked the boxing world with his performance against Gennady Golovkin in their middleweight title fight. Despite being dropped earlier in the fight, Jacobs showed incredible resilience and skill, pushing Golovkin to the limit. Many, including myself, believed that Jacobs had actually won the bout, despite the judge’s
Regis Prograis and Jack Catterall are gearing up for what promises to be a high-stakes matchup in the junior welterweight division. Prograis, coming off a defeat to Devin Haney, sees this fight as a must-win situation. He has set his sights on becoming a three-time world champion, and knows that getting past Catterall is crucial
Boxing Insider Promotions, founded by CEO Larry Goldberg, has quickly made a name for itself in the world of boxing promotions. With a focus on putting on competitive fights that keep fans on the edge of their seats, the company has already experienced success with its inaugural show at the TROPICANA ATLANTIC CITY on May
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is undeniably a talented fighter with an impressive record of twenty-one wins and zero losses. However, despite his skills in the ring, Stevenson has been criticized for being a boring fighter. His last fight against Edwin De Los Santos in November was particularly lackluster, with many questioning why Stevenson
The atmosphere in Phoenix was electric as defending champion Juan Francisco Estrada stepped into the ring to face the undefeated Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez for the WBC junior bantamweight title. The 12-round championship fight promised to be a thrilling showdown between two talented fighters. From the opening bell, Rodriguez showcased his skills by landing punches on
Teofimo Lopez successfully defended his WBO junior welterweight title against Steve Claggett, showcasing an impressive performance that solidified his position as a formidable champion in the division. Despite the high expectations placed on Lopez, he approached the fight with focus and determination, knowing that a win would open doors to even bigger opportunities in the
Teofimo Lopez is not only focused on his upcoming fight against Steve Claggett, but he has also shared his thoughts on the potential matchup between Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko. Lopez believes that Davis may have nerves going into the fight, while Lomachenko will display his skill set. He predicts that Davis will aim to
In a surprising turn of events, Oleksandr Usyk has given up his IBF heavyweight title, paving the way for former IBF titlist Anthony Joshua to face current titlist Daniel Dubois for the belt. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. While Usyk is hailed as
The boxing world was left in shock when Oleksandr Usyk announced through a video message that he would be vacating the IBF heavyweight title, leaving him with the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles in his possession. This decision meant that the division would no longer have an undisputed heavyweight champion, a position that Usyk had
Devin Haney, the WBC Super Lightweight World Champion, recently made the decision to be placed in the status of Champion in Recess. This announcement came via a press release from the World Boxing Council stating that Haney had requested the move and that the WBC Board of Governors had unanimously granted his request. As a
Ryan Garcia, the 25-year-old rising star in the world of boxing, faced a major setback recently when he tested positive for the banned substance ostarine. This came following his impressive victory over Devin Haney in Brooklyn last spring. The New York State Athletic Commission wasted no time in taking action, overturning Garcia’s win and handing
At 92 years old, Bob Arum shows no signs of slowing down. In a recent interview with Fight Hype, the legendary promoter expressed his optimism about his fighter Vasyl Lomachenko potentially facing PBC fighter Gervonta Davis in the near future. According to Arum, both fighters are eager for the bout to happen, and he believes
July 20th, 2024 was a highly anticipated date for boxing fans, as it was set to feature a novelty fight between social media influencer turned boxer, Jake Paul, and former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyson had to postpone the fight to November, leaving Paul without an opponent for the July