Danny Jacobs has had a couple of names mentioned as possible foes for his next fight, set for April 28 in New York – with Irish warrior Spike O’Sullivan being an interesting but ultimately rejected proposition. Now, according to reports via RingTV.com and ESPN.com, “The Miracle Man” is close to finalising a deal to face unbeaten Polish contender Maciej Sulecki.
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As he approaches his “final” fight, the great Roy Jones Junior says he was THE greatest ever, pound-for-pound
Better than Sugar Ray Robinson? Better than the self-proclaimed “T.B.E,” Floyd Mayweather Junior? In fact THE best, finest, greatest pound-for-pound fighter in all of boxing history? This is the lofty mantle 49 year old Roy Jones Junior is handing himself as he approaches what is being bulled as his career finale.
55 years ago today: The great Carlos Monzon makes his pro debut
55 years ago today, in Santa Fe, a 20 year old Carlos Monzon KO’d Ramon Montenegro in a couple of rounds to secure his pro debut. All these years later, and plenty of people refer to Argentina’s former middleweight world champion as THE best 160 pounder in boxing history.
Monzon himself famously said he was a better fighter at middleweight than was the legendary “Sugar” Ray Robinson. What is sure is the fact that Monzon at one time held the division record for most world title defences – 14 in all. During this time, from November of 1970 to his final fight in July of 1977, “Escopeta” was busy taking on and defeating the best.
Confident Jeff Horn talking big; says after he beats Crawford maybe he’ll got for Super Fight with Canelo
Australia’s Jeff Horn, the reigning WBO welterweight champ, has already caused one momentous upset: back in July when he stunned superstar Manny Pacquiao via (controversial) decision to take the title, and the unbeaten “Hornet” is confident he will pull off another coup in April by defeating P-4-P star Terence Crawford.
Murat Gassiev and Oleksandr Usyk share the same heavyweight dream
Russia’s Murat Gassiev, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, share a dream. In fact, they share two dreams: that of winning the soon to be concluded World Boxing Super Series tournament, and that of moving up in weight and ruling the world at heavyweight.
All the pressure is on Anthony Joshua, he will get KO’d, says Joseph Parker’s trainer
Kevin Barry, trainer of undefeated WBO heavyweight champ Joseph Parker, has backtracked a touch on the claims Team-Parker made a short time ago regarding Anthony Joshua’s “dodgy chin.” Ahead of the now-signed three belt unification clash between AJ and Parker, on for Cardiff on March 31, Parker has said how he believes Joshua has in fact got a “good chin.”
Gassiev vs Usyk: Is it even possible to pick a winner?!
Fans everywhere have been treated to a quite sensational tournament of top class boxing with the still ongoing but soon to be settled World Boxing Super Series; both the 168 and 200 pound tournaments thrilling millions. Having thus far gone without a hitch (not to tempt fate at this late stage in both tourneys) we have seen great fights, great presentation, great professionalism and we have had great value for money.
Joe Joyce could face Dereck Chisora later this year; is it too soon for the 1-0 hope?
Last night, during a backstage meeting before the less than thrilling (failed to live up to the hype, pre-fight was of words) cruiserweight showdown between Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain (won by Okolie via lopsided decision) Dereck Chisora and David Haye met up. The subject was a possible fight between “Del Boy” and unbeaten 2016 Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce.
Murat Gassiev stops Yunier Dorticos in 12th round of a classic battle
Tonight in Russia, in the second semifinal of the WBSS cruiserweight tournament, Russian hero and defending IBF champ Murat Gassiev added the WBA crown to his name as he sensationally stopped Cuba’s Yunier Dorticos in the 12th and final round of an incredible battle.
Having hurt Dorticos with a huge left hook that sent the Cuban down on his back, Gassiev blasted away with his bombs, scoring a further two knockdowns, the final one forcing referee Eddie Claudio to halt the fight. Time was 2:52 of the very last round.
Madison Square Garden in big bid to host GGG-Canelo II; Abel Sanchez says Canelo should be a man of his word
The upcoming May 5 rematch between middleweight giants Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez could take place in New York, at the historic Madison Square Garden. Although Las Vegas, scene of course of the first fight back in September, remains the frontrunner to host the anticipated rematch, Madison Square Garden is being strongly considered.