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Adrien Broner’s Return, Otto Wallin-Dominic Breazeale Set For February Showtime Card

December 30, 2020 by James Slater - Leave a comment

An interesting heavyweight match-up has been made for February, with the return of “bad boy” Adrien Broner also in the works for the same card. Mike Coppinger tweeted the news. Broner, who recently put out a message on social media that declared his intentions for next year, will be having his first fight in over a year.… read full article “Adrien Broner’s Return, Otto Wallin-Dominic Breazeale Set For February Showtime Card”

Tyson Fury: Who should he fight on December 5th?

October 25, 2020 by Michael Collins

Tyson Fury confirmed this weekend that he would be fighting on December 5th in London, England. The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion Fury’s opponent still needs to be selected by his promoters and management for that date, but it’s presumed to be a fighter that presents little threat to beating him.… read full article “Tyson Fury: Who should he fight on December 5th?”

Otto Wallin: “I deserve a rematch based on my performance against Fury last year”

October 13, 2020 by Salita Promotiions

Hearing reports that WBC and Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury is looking for a December 2020 opponent, Sweden’s IBF #14-ranked Otto Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) says that he’s the rightful choice for a rematch against the “Gypsy King.”… read full article “Otto Wallin: “I deserve a rematch based on my performance against Fury last year””

After Retiring Travis Kauffman, What Next For Otto Wallin?

August 16, 2020 by James Slater

Otto Wallin bounced back from both a bout with COVID-19 and his loss to Tyson Fury last night, with a retirement win over long-time contender Travis Kauffman. The tall Swedish southpaw was in command of the fight before Kauffman, despite his best efforts, was stopped on a shoulder injury in the fifth round.… read full article “After Retiring Travis Kauffman, What Next For Otto Wallin?”

RESULTS: Davis Benavidez Remains Undefeated; Wallin TKOs Kauffman

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by Showtime Boxing

David Benavidez kept his unbeaten record intact after 23 fights with a dominating performance against Alexis Angulo in the main event of an exciting night of boxing live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.,… read full article “RESULTS: Davis Benavidez Remains Undefeated; Wallin TKOs Kauffman”

Quotes: David Benavídez vs. Alexis Angulo

August 12, 2020 by Showtime Boxing

David Benavídez is defending his WBC 168-lb title this Saturday against challenger Alexis Angulo on Showtime Boxing. The fight car starts at 9:00 p.m ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The co-main event features rising lightweight Rolando “Rolly” Romero taking on fellow unbeaten Jackson Maríñez in a 12-round battle for the interim WBA Lightweight Title.… read full article “Quotes: David Benavídez vs. Alexis Angulo”

David Benavídez defends against Roamer Alexis Angulo on Aug.15 on Showtime

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Showtime Boxing

Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez will defend his title against former world title challenger Alexis Angulo in a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, August 15 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.… read full article “David Benavídez defends against Roamer Alexis Angulo on Aug.15 on Showtime”

Heavyweight News: Carlos Takam Targets Oscar Rivas & Tyson Fury

July 11, 2020 by James Slater

Travis Kauffman-Otto Wallin On For August 15

Slowly but surely the heavyweight division is seeing life again. The still ongoing coronavirus problem has caused mass disruption to the boxing schedule but a couple of fights have taken place and a few more have been scheduled.… read full article “Heavyweight News: Carlos Takam Targets Oscar Rivas & Tyson Fury”

Otto Wallin discusses his bout with COVID-19

April 15, 2020April 14, 2020 by Showtime Boxing

This week’s installment of the digital podcast series SHOWTIME BOXING WITH ERIC RASKIN AND KIERAN MULVANEY features heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who recently recovered from COVID-19, and promoter Dmitriy Salita in an interview about life in quarantine and the effect the virus has had on the sport of boxing.… read full article “Otto Wallin discusses his bout with COVID-19”

After Battling Coronavirus, Otto Wallin Wants To Battle Tyson Fury Again

April 14, 2020 by James Slater

A number of prominent heavyweight boxers have learned firsthand how nasty it is battling the coronavirus. Travis Kauffman was possibly the first world-ranked fighter to have battled the virus, while 1990’s/2000’s powerhouse Derrick Jefferson was so ill with coronavirus, he was reportedly put into a coma.… read full article “After Battling Coronavirus, Otto Wallin Wants To Battle Tyson Fury Again”