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Listening to Xander Zayas, it’s no wonder he has twice as many professional fights and half the pressure on his shoulders. At 21 years old, his maturity belies his inexperience, and his blissful ignorance allows him to ignore what might happen if he predictably lives up to everyone’s expectations. Miguel Cotto.” In fact, with all of Puerto Rico behind him, plus the industry power of Top Rank, it’s safe to say that Zayas has everything to really get things going as a professional. But also with this power comes great responsibility, not to mention the brightest spotlight right now. “No…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) orders all licensees in the province to stop offering and accepting bets on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, citing integrity concerns. did. The measure is effective immediately in Ontario and applies to bets on all World Boxing Association events and contests. The AGCO made this decision following a ruling that WBA-sanctioned boxing matches were not adequately protected against match-fixing and insider gambling. This followed a comprehensive investigation into suspicious betting activity on certain WBA sanctioned title fights. Suspicious gambling patterns lasting more than 5.5 rounds during the match between Yoenis Telles and…
KSI is being backed to bring Floyd Mayweather back from retirement for a big exhibition fight. Mayweather officially hung up his gloves in 2017 after defeating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in 10 rounds. 3KSI is favored to bring Floyd Mayweather back from retirement Credit: Getty3Mayweather continues to box in exhibitions despite retirement Credit: RexBut boxing legends remained in the sport through expensive exhibition matches. Mayweather then faced KSI’s younger brother Desi, 27, in November 2021 and won after six rounds of provocation and show-offs. The antics infuriated KSI and opened the door for the YouTuber-turned-boxer to seek revenge and take…
Social media has become an important image-building tool, especially for UFC fighters. Instagram often gives these celebrities a platform to express themselves and get people to invest in them. This, combined with the fact that social media can generate huge revenue outside of the Octagon, makes it a must-have for many fighters. Conor McGregor – 47.4 million followers on Instagram It’s probably no surprise that the “Notorious” Conor McGregor is at the top of this list. The Irishman is very active on social media and often chooses to insert his name into many hot topics. Since his UFC debut, McGregor…
On May 4th, Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight title against Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas. Ahead of the fight, Munguia’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya predicted the potential outcome of Munguia vs. Alvarez. He felt Alvarez could suffer the same fate that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. suffered in the 1998 match against De La Hoya.After Isaac Cruz’s win over Rolando Romero earlier this month, Oscar De La Hoya told FightHype that there are some “young lions” right behind Canelo Alvarez. In that regard, speaking of Alvarez vs. Munguia on May 4, De La Hoya was even hoping…
Devin Haney defends his WBC super lightweight title against Ryan Garcia on Saturday, April 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The day before the match, athletes step on the scales to confirm their official match. To win the belt, a fighter must hit the required championship limit of 140 pounds. In his final press conference, San Francisco’s former undisputed lightweight champion Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) said he intended to make the fight look easy. Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs), a former defeated contender from Victorville, Calif., said he is ready for his first world title shot. Devin Haney…
Riding an 11-fight winning streak, Steve Arseg takes on flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 301 on Saturday, May 4th. The PPV fight card will be broadcast live from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The No. 10 ranked contender from Australia is confident of victory against the host nation’s representative. Erceg (12-1) is coming off a second-round knockout victory over Matt Schnell in March. The 28-year-old from Perth, Western Australia, who stepped into his rival’s Octagon at UFC 301 in early May, is looking to pull off an upset and derail Pantoja’s second…
The title of this preview and prediction article is a nod to the circus show that Ryan Garcia performed in leading up to this DAZN PPV on Saturday. Are you ready for Ryan? This boxing podcaster feels like it’s kind of bad for Devin Haney considering how fans will treat this win if he raises his hand. To do. On the other hand, there is no doubt that as Haney moves up the pound-for-pound list, his profile has and will continue to increase. (Photo by Golden Boy / Chris Equeda) Let’s take a look at the highlights of this matchup…
COTTONPORT, La. (KALBU) – Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is gearing up for a night of fighting. Inmates from seven different locations gather at the center for intense boxing matches.Nine major battles are scheduled. The rules for each bout are the same, with weight classes ranging from 125 pounds to 200 pounds. Each match consists of three rounds of three minutes each, and correctional center referees and judges ensure fairness. Earning a belt is not only a significant physical accomplishment for an inmate, it also brings pride to their respective correctional communities.The training process is equally important, preparing inmates physically and…
Devin Haney is confident in his victory over Ryan Garcia. The latter is also certain to win. At the final pre-fight press conference, the fighters argued over who would come out on top. The pair will meet in a 12-round world championship match on Saturday, April 20th. The match will be broadcast live on PPV from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) successfully defended his WBC 140-pound title for the first time. The undefeated 25-year-old from San Francisco promised to make the fight look easy. “That time is very close,” Devin…