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Tyson vs Jones Jr betting trends: Early money going behind Roy Jones Jr. despite Tyson’s favoritism

July 25, 2020July 24, 2020 by KO Publicity

The 51-year-old Jones Jr. is proving more popular with bettors than 54-year-old Tyson.

After months of whispers, rumours and workout videos, it seems to be finally happening; Mike Tyson will return to the boxing ring … read full article “Tyson vs Jones Jr betting trends: Early money going behind Roy Jones Jr. despite Tyson’s favoritism”

BJ Flores Boxing’s all-purpose guy

July 23, 2020 by Bob Trieger

BJ Flores - Multiple world title challenger and decorated amateur boxer BJ “El Peligroso” Flores never really had a chance. He was born into a boxing family and the now 41-year-old Flores has certainly made the most of it.

Multiple world title challenger and decorated amateur boxer BJ “El Peligroso” Flores never really had a chance. He was born into a boxing family and the now 41-year-old Flores has certainly made the most of … read full article “BJ Flores Boxing’s all-purpose guy”

Jermaine Franklin Jr. vs. Jerry Forrest – weights & quotes

July 12, 2019July 11, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

BJ Flores - Heavyweight prospects Jermaine Franklin Jr., and Jerry Forrest both weighed in on Thursday for their ShoBox: The New Generation main event clash Friday night live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Emerald Casino in Tacoma, Wash.

Heavyweight prospects Jermaine Franklin Jr., and Jerry Forrest both weighed in on Thursday for their ShoBox: The New Generation main event clash Friday night live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Emerald Casino in … read full article “Jermaine Franklin Jr. vs. Jerry Forrest – weights & quotes”

Otto Wallin and BJ Flores meet this Friday on Shobox

July 9, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

BJ Flores - Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.

Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.

WBA No. 5-ranked Wallin (20-0, … read full article “Otto Wallin and BJ Flores meet this Friday on Shobox”

Otto Wallin vs BJ Flores on July 12th in Seattle, WA

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by KO Publicity

Las Vegas based heavyweight contender BJ Flores (34-4-1) has been quietly enjoying retirement life. Between managing his real estate properties in Scottsdale AZ and his occasional commentary duties for the WBSS in 2018 and 2019, … read full article “Otto Wallin vs BJ Flores on July 12th in Seattle, WA”

RESULTS: Trevor Bryan Crushes BJ Flores

August 19, 2018August 12, 2018 by James Slater

BJ Flores - Last night in Phoenix, unbeaten heavyweight contender Trevor Bryan proved to be way too strong and powerful for BJ Flores. In taking the biggest fight of his career thus far, the largely untested 28 year old from Albany, New York scored no less than six official knockdowns in the fight, finally getting the TKO win over the former world cruiserweight title challenger in the fourth-round.

Last night in Phoenix, unbeaten heavyweight contender Trevor Bryan proved to be way too strong and powerful for BJ Flores. In taking the biggest fight of his career thus far, the largely untested 28 year … read full article “RESULTS: Trevor Bryan Crushes BJ Flores”

No Litigation For Charr vs Oquendo; Flores vs Bryan on Saturday (WBA Interim Title)

August 12, 2018August 10, 2018 by Don King Productions

BJ Flores - Representatives of Manuel Charr and Fres Oquendo have informed representatives of Don King Productions that “there is no litigation” and they will fight for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. Pat English and John Wirt, representing both fighters have stated that there is no litigation and the WBA title fight is on.

Representatives of Manuel Charr and Fres Oquendo have informed representatives of Don King Productions that “there is no litigation” and they will fight for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. Pat English and John Wirt, representing both … read full article “No Litigation For Charr vs Oquendo; Flores vs Bryan on Saturday (WBA Interim Title)”

BJ Flores vs. Trevor Bryan: Who Wins? (don’t say the WBA)

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 by James Slater

BJ Flores - It seems things can never, ever get too muddled when it comes to the the world of heavyweight championship boxing – especially not in the eyes of the WBA. Everyone knows Anthony Joshua is the current holder of the WBA heavyweight title, set to defend it as AJ is against his mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin on September 22 at Wembley. But there are, quite amazingly, four other men who are out to stake their claim to a version of the WBA heavyweight belt.

It seems things can never, ever get too muddled when it comes to the the world of heavyweight championship boxing – especially not in the eyes of the WBA. Everyone knows Anthony Joshua is the … read full article “BJ Flores vs. Trevor Bryan: Who Wins? (don’t say the WBA)”

Exclusive: B.J Flores: The David Haye-Tony Bellew rematch, with me against Daniel Dubois on the card – I would absolutely love that

December 22, 2017December 21, 2017 by James Slater

BJ Flores - Former WBC and interim WBA cruiserweight title challenger B J Flores feels he should have moved up to heavyweight a long time ago; maybe even five or six years ago. The 38 year old who has picked up plenty of experience, having encountered a number of styles, says he is a fully-fledged heavyweight now – and that he is one who is on the hunt for a big, meaningful fight.

Former WBC and interim WBA cruiserweight title challenger B J Flores feels he should have moved up to heavyweight a long time ago; maybe even five or six years ago. The 38 year old who … read full article “Exclusive: B.J Flores: The David Haye-Tony Bellew rematch, with me against Daniel Dubois on the card – I would absolutely love that”

Has Tony Bellew sold the British public on a fight with David Haye?

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016 by James Slater

BJ Flores - Both Tony Bellew and David Haye have options, quite a few in fact. WBC cruiserweight champion Bellew has a number of potentially big and financially rewarding fights at 200-pounds, where the proud Liverpool man could try and unify the division, while Haye, who has a fight upcoming in December (opponent still to be determined) has possible big money fights with the likes of Anthony Joshua (really big money!) and maybe Shannon Briggs on the horizon.

Both Tony Bellew and David Haye have options, quite a few in fact. WBC cruiserweight champion Bellew has a number of potentially big and financially rewarding fights at 200-pounds, where the proud Liverpool man could … read full article “Has Tony Bellew sold the British public on a fight with David Haye?”