Usyk: “I will bury Huck on Saturday!”

Things got heated at the final press conference with WBO World Champion Aleksandr Usyk and Marco Huck before their Ali Trophy quarter-final on Saturday at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. During the classic head to head photo after the press conference, Huck pushed his Ukrainian opponent who managed to stay calm.

“I wanted to show Usyk that he is my hometown and that he should be prepared for the battle of his life on Saturday,” said Huck.

After the press conference, a furious Usyk hurried out of the building saying: “I will bury him on Saturday.”

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Is Boxing back?

People have been saying it for years. That boxing is dead. It is not as good as the “glory years”. The fighters are not the same. MMA is the “king” of combat sports. However recent trends prove that not only is boxing alive and well. It may be thriving more than ever. I believe that we are on the cusp of a new golden age of boxing.

Being an amatuer boxer myself I am on different gyms across my hometown of Houston all the time. Those gyms are always packed. Full of fighters and spectators both kids and adults. Male and female. Many of them with aspirations of turning pro and becoming champions.

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Mikaela Laurén battles Cecilia Brækhus on 10/21

Former WBC World Super Welterweight Champion Mikaela Laurén (29-4, 13 KOs) will challenge female pound-for-pound star Cecilia Brækhus (31-0, 8 KOs) for the Unified World Welterweight titles on October 21 in Stokke, Norway.

(Photo Credit: KGZ Fougstedt)

Laurén lands a dream match with the Norwegian fighter following back-to-back victories over Szilvia Szabados and Kita Watkins, and wasted no time telling her Scandinavian rival what she thought of her at today’s kick-off press conference in Oslo.

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Joe Joyce vs Ian Lewison – October 20th at Indigo, The O2 arena

Hayemaker Ringstar, the partnership between two-weight World Boxing Champion, David Haye, and world renowned promoter, Richard Schaefer, has today announced the stable’s professional debut, will take place on October 20th at Indigo, The O2 arena.

Headlining the show will be Olympic silver medallist, Heavyweight Joe ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce who will make his professional debut against former WBO Inter-Continental Champion Ian Lewison. Lewison brings a wealth of experience to the ring, with a 12-3 record, winning 8 of these by knockout. His most recent bout against world-ranked Dillian Whyte, provided an enthralling 10-round contest for the British Heavyweight title.

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Joshua vs Pulev Official For Oct 28 – Cardiff – Tickets On Sale!

Tickets for the blockbuster Heavyweight World title clash between Anthony Joshua MBE and Kubrat Pulev go on pre-sale to Matchroom Fight Pass members at midday on Monday and general sale on Tuesday ahead of the October 28 event live on Sky Sports Box Office. Joshua is back in action after his epic win over Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium, and the unbeaten British star now heads to Wales’ national stadium to face IBF mandatory challenger Pulev.

Tickets for the event are priced at £40, £60, £80, £100, £200, £300 and £500 – with VIP tickets priced at £1500.

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Willie Monroe Jr Takes Swipe At Saunders’ Physique

Billy Joe Saunders is in the best shape of his career under Dominic Ingle for his September 16th World title defence. After some fitness issues in his last fight the Hertfordshire native has turned things around and is ripped and ready for ‘El Mongoose’.

Willie Monroe Jr however is one of the few that isn’t impressed with Saunders’ new found physique. Posting on Instagram, the former World title challenger argued: “[It] really doesn’t matter how good of shape a man can get into in 12 weeks when compared to a man who lives the ‘in-shape’ life.”

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Weights: Benavidez 167.5, Gavril 166.75

All six super middleweight boxers made weight on Thursday, one day before a stacked tripleheader tomorrow/Friday, Sept. 8 on SHOWTIME BOXING: Special Edition live on SHOWTIME® (10:05 p.m. ET/PT) from the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

(Photo credit: Rosie Cohe/SHOWTIME)

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS:
David Benavidez: 167 ½ Pounds
Ronald Gavril: 166 ¾ Pounds

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Gonzalez determined to avenge loss to Rungvisai on Saturday; “Chocolatito” still believes he won the first fight

Fight fans, those who appreciate the considerable talents of the smaller men in particular, are bracing for a great action fight this Saturday night in Carson, California. Dubbed “Superfly,” Saturday’s card is of course headlined by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai-Roman Gonzalez II.

Back in March, the Thai fighter and the Nicaraguan put on a terrific fight, one that saw “Chocolatito,” who was closing in on greatness – greatness he may still achieve – lose for the first time as a pro. Falling to 46-1 and losing his WBC 115 pound belt, Gonzalez lost what many fans felt was a debatable decision. But now, although he still believes he won the fight in March, Gonzalez is determined to do everything he has to do so as to get revenge.

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Santa-Cruz-Avalos & Mares-Gutierrez discuss 10/14 fight card

Three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz and former title challenger Chris Avalos spoke to media at the Conga Room at L.A. Live Tuesday ahead of their world title showdown Saturday, October 14 that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

Also in attendance Tuesday was four-time world champion Abner Mares, who takes on Andres Gutierrez as he looks to setup a rematch with Santa Cruz in early 2018. Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Ringstar Promotions and TGB Promotions, are priced at $30, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $250 and are on sale now. To purchase tickets, visit AXS.com HERE.

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Golovkin vs Canelo Super Fight to be shown in cinemas throughout the US

It’s a big fight – the biggest of the year – so it is fitting that the upcoming world middleweight title fight showdown between champ Gennady Golovkin and challenger Saul Canelo Alvarez will play out on the big screen. As per a story from Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, 400 cinemas throughout America will show the fight, and the supporting card, live on September 16.

Both fighters and their respective promoters are thrilled at this move and fight fans who choose to visit a cinema to watch the fight many people are saying will deserve to be ranked alongside great and legendary middleweight battles of the past – such as Hagler-Hearns and Leonard-Hagler – are in for a potentially great night.

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