Philadelphia-native and two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia has thrived in the underdog role several times throughout a career that has seen him defeat a slew of top champions. Just like Garcia triumphed over Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse in two of his greatest wins, Garcia’s hometown Philadelphia Eagles will look to upset the odds this Sunday in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.
Month: January 2018
Gassiev vs Dorticos: Public workout in Sochi
IBF World Champion Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs) and WBA World Champion Yunier Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) entertained a big crowd at the public workout in Sochi before the Ali Trophy semi-final on Saturday at the Bolshoy Ice Dome. “It was great to feel the support of so many people. The fans are really excited about this fight,“ said Gassiev.
Selby / Warrington videos & quotes for May 19
IBF World Featherweight Champion Lee Selby and Mandatory Challenger Josh Warrington came face-to-face at a press conference at Elland Road today ahead of their all-British blockbuster World Title showdown on Saturday 19th May, to be shown live on BT Sport and BoxNation.
Can David Price bounce back? Hearn hopes to officially announce Povetkin vs Price clash this week
One big win and, in heavyweight boxing, a fighter can find himself right back at the top. And David Price, who we all know needs a big win if he’s to remain relevant, looks all set to get this kind of chance in March. Promoter Eddie Hearn hopes this week to be able to officially announce David Price Vs. Alexander Povetkin for the under-card of the March 31 heavyweight unification showdown between WBA/IBF champ Anthony Joshua and WBO ruler Joseph Parker.
Will Golovkin and Alvarez fight three times? Should they do so?
There’s no such thing as too much of a good or a great thing, right? As fans everywhere are still celebrating how middleweight rivals Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez, who are both placed highly in the mythical pound-for-pound rankings, will fight their return bout on May 5, there is even talk of a third fight between the two stars; of boxing’s next great trilogy.
Linares vs Lomachenko a possibility for April or May; talks underway
If things turn out as promoters Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya want them to, 2018 could turn out to be one of the best boxing years in a lone time, big fights-wise. We’ve just heard how GGG-Canelo II is on for May 5, and there are talks underway regarding another fight between pound-for-pound stars going at it.
Like Father Like Son: Miguel Tyson the spitting image of his father during his teen years
Might we one day see another explosive, powerful, fast and dynamic fighter named Tyson rise to the top of the heavyweight division? If looks, and genetics are anything to go by, Mike Tyson’s 15 year old son, Miguel Leon Tyson, might just become a formidable fighter and give it a try one day in the not too distant future.
On at last: Golovkin vs Canelo II – and GGG says no judges will be needed this time!
It’s always great when you awake to big boxing news, and it was in the early morning hours UK time when confirmation news broke regarding the anticipated return meeting between middleweights Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. This of course is great news indeed.
Fans needed this fight to get done and now, venue aside, all the details are pretty much in place. May 5 is the date, over Cinco de Mayo festivities, and another absolute blockbuster is all but guaranteed. But will we see a great fight? Will we see a comprehensive winner? Will we see a KO?
Vendetti Defeats Silveria in an Action-Packed Slugfest
Greg “The Villain” Vendetti and Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira put on an entertaining, nonstop, action-packed fight, in which the momentum swung back and forth for the first half of the bout, until Vendetti took over the last couple of rounds as he got the better of the exchanges and landed the more powerful shots, en route to a hard fought eight-round unanimous decision via two scorecards (78-74) and one scorecard (77-75).
Lee Selby vs Josh Warrington on 5/19 – Leeds
Lee Selby will make the fifth defence of his IBF World Featherweight Championship against Mandatory Challenger Josh Warrington at the home of Leeds United, Elland Road on Saturday 19th May, live and exclusive on BT Sport and BoxNation.
“On May 19th I’ll achieve my dream of becoming a World Champion at the home of my beloved Leeds United,” said Warrington. “The city of Leeds is craving a World Champion and I’m going to give them what they want.