Why Bivol vs. Clarkson Could Be a Fight Without an Underdog – Ward, Kovalev, More!

Why Bivol vs. Clarkson Could Be a Fight Without an Underdog – Ward, Kovalev, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones – In a division with well-known fighters and perennial pound-for-pound entrants, including Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev, up-and-coming WBA Interim Light Heavyweight ChampDmitry Bivol (9-0, 7 KOs) is intent on building his own legacy on American soil.

Bivol, 26, will be featured on his first major televised card when he steps into the ring as the favorite against Samuel “The Main Event” Clarkson (19-3, 12 KOs) on Friday at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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The Debate Continues… Should Roy Jones, Jr. Fight On Despite Latest TKO Victory Over Bobby Gunn?

The Debate Continues… Should Roy Jones, Jr. Fight On Despite Latest TKO Victory Over Bobby Gunn?

You can’t question his future Hall-of-Fame status and storied career, but many are weighing in on whether Roy Jones, Jr. should continue boxing.

By Justin Jones and Paul “Paparazzi” Jones | Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones

Wilmington, DE —There was a time – 10 to 15 years ago – that whenever Roy Jones, Jr.(65-9, 47 KOs) fought it was must-see TV.  People would purchase his pay-per-view(PPV)bouts without hesitation so they couldwitness and admire the masterful skill of the then #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

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‘As long as I’m fighting, I’m happy’: Lamont Peterson on fighting David Avanesyan – Crawford, Thurman, García, More!

‘As long as I’m fighting, I’m happy’: Lamont Peterson on fighting David Avanesyan - Crawford, Thurman, García, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones | Published: February 11, 2017| Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones

WASHINGTON, DC– Former two-time world champ Lamont ‟Havoc” Peterson (34-3-1, 17 KOs) faces (Interim) WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11 KOs) on February 18 in the co-main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING card featuring Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Adrian “El Tigre” Granados.

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Lamont Peterson: “I’m a Full-Blown Welterweight and I’m ready to Mix it Up”—Avanesyan, Mosley, Warren, More!

Lamont Peterson: “I’m a Full-Blown Welterweight and I’m ready to Mix it Up”—Avanesyan, Mosley, Warren, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones | Published: February 7, 2017| Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones

WASHINGTON, DC–Saturday, February 18 marks the returnof former two-time world champ Lamont Peterson (34-3-1, 17 KOs) who challenges (Interim) WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11 KOs) in a primetime match-up.

The bout, which is the co-main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING’s tripleheader from Xavier University featuring Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Adrian “El Tigre” Granados, is an opportunity for Peterson to show his critics that heis still a force to be reckoned with.

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ESB Best of 2016! Frampton, Thurman, Álvarez, More!

ESB Best of 2016! Frampton, Thurman, Álvarez, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones & Justin Jones – As the world celebrates the New Year, we reflect on the sweet science in 2016 by unveiling our yearly boxing awards:

Fighter of the Year

Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton

Honorable Mention

  1. Vasyl ‘Hi-Tech’ Lomachenko
  2. Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford
  3. Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez

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OPEN MIC: An Interview With Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed — Crawford, Postol, Golovkin, Broner, More!

OPEN MIC: An Interview With Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed — Crawford, Postol, Golovkin, Broner, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones| Photo © Mikey Williams, Top Rank

OnJune 11, 2016, Junior Welterweight prospect Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed (19-0, 11 KOs)earned one of the biggest wins of his career by dispatching of Abraham Cordero (13-3, 7 KOs) by technical knockout after beating the game Mexican fighter over 6 lopsided rounds at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York.

The bout, showcased onthe Martinez vs. Lomachenko undercard, was a statement fight for Reed, who downed Cordero in the first round before stopping his foefive rounds later. The knockout loss was the first of Cordero’s pro career.

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OPEN MIC: Boxing’s Biggest Free Agent, Mikey Garcia, Ready To Reclaim His Spot As One of Boxing’s Best After 2 ½ Year Layoff — Santa Cruz, Frampton, Golovkin, More!

OPEN MIC: Boxing’s Biggest Free Agent, Mikey Garcia, Ready To Reclaim His Spot As One of Boxing’s Best After 2 ½ Year Layoff — Santa Cruz, Frampton, Golovkin, More!

By Paul “Paparazzi” Jones & Justin Jones |Photo © Showtime

July 30, 2016 marks the return of former two-division world champion Mikey Garcia(34-0, 28 KOs) after a 2 ½ year layoff due, in large part, to a contractual dispute with his former promoter, Top Rank.

Garcia puts his undefeated record on the line against former Featherweight titlist Elio “The Kid” Rojas(24-2, 14 KOs) in a 10-round Super Lightweight bout televised on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn,  New York.

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Hernández-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. Ends in a Split Draw – Photos/Quotes!

Hernández-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr. Ends in a Split Draw – Photos/Quotes!

By Paul Paparazzi Jones | Photo © Paul “Paparazzi” Jones/ESB

Washington, DC — Twenty-one year old prospect Dusty Hernández-Harrison(29-0-1, 16 KOs) and Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-2, 10 KOs), 29, headlined ROC Nation Sports’ Throne Boxing card on Friday night, squaring off in a 10-round welterweight bout at the DC Armory in Washington, DC.

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Badou Jack and James DeGale Unification Bout Still In Tact Despite Controversy in DC

Badou Jack and James DeGale Unification Bout Still In Tact Despite Controversy in DC

By Justin Jones – Washington, DC — Current Super Middleweight titleholders James DeGale, IBF Champ,(23-1, 14 KOs)and Badou Jack, WBC Champ,(20-1-2, 12 KOs)can now shift their focus on each other –late summer or early fall showdown – after neither fighter relinquished their belts last night at the DC Armory.

DeGale and Jack were the favorites going into their semifinal matchups of the Showtime-proclaimed 4-man 168-pound tournament, but neither fighter had an easy go at it. DeGale earned the unanimous decision (117-111, 116-112, 115-113)over a very game Rogelio Medina (36-7, 30 KOs), who pushed DeGale to the limit. Some ringside and many of the 4,135 people in attendance (booing loudly) thought the score of 115-113 was a more just score and more aligned with how the fight actually played out. Even DeGale was critical of his performance post-fight.

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