Australia’s Jeff Horn, the reigning WBO welterweight champ, has already caused one momentous upset: back in July when he stunned superstar Manny Pacquiao via (controversial) decision to take the title, and the unbeaten “Hornet” is confident he will pull off another coup in April by defeating P-4-P star Terence Crawford.
Murat Gassiev and Oleksandr Usyk share the same heavyweight dream
Russia’s Murat Gassiev, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, unbeaten and holder of two cruiserweight world titles, share a dream. In fact, they share two dreams: that of winning the soon to be concluded World Boxing Super Series tournament, and that of moving up in weight and ruling the world at heavyweight.
All the pressure is on Anthony Joshua, he will get KO’d, says Joseph Parker’s trainer
Kevin Barry, trainer of undefeated WBO heavyweight champ Joseph Parker, has backtracked a touch on the claims Team-Parker made a short time ago regarding Anthony Joshua’s “dodgy chin.” Ahead of the now-signed three belt unification clash between AJ and Parker, on for Cardiff on March 31, Parker has said how he believes Joshua has in fact got a “good chin.”
Gassiev vs. Dorticos – a modern classic
The “semi-final” label attached to this fight may be taking some of the glamor and luster away. The WBSS tourney has proved to be a great platform for premium boxing and has matched the best against the best, a rarity in our sport.
Usyk vs Gassiev – We have a final!
We have a final: Gassiev beats Dorticos to face Usyk in Jeddah
Russia’s Murat Gassiev dropped Yunier Dorticos three times in the 12th round and dramatically stopped the previously unbeaten Cuban with just eight seconds remaining of a highly entertaining Ali Trophy semi-final at Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia.
Gassiev vs Usyk: Is it even possible to pick a winner?!
Fans everywhere have been treated to a quite sensational tournament of top class boxing with the still ongoing but soon to be settled World Boxing Super Series; both the 168 and 200 pound tournaments thrilling millions. Having thus far gone without a hitch (not to tempt fate at this late stage in both tourneys) we have seen great fights, great presentation, great professionalism and we have had great value for money.
Joe Joyce could face Dereck Chisora later this year; is it too soon for the 1-0 hope?
Last night, during a backstage meeting before the less than thrilling (failed to live up to the hype, pre-fight was of words) cruiserweight showdown between Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain (won by Okolie via lopsided decision) Dereck Chisora and David Haye met up. The subject was a possible fight between “Del Boy” and unbeaten 2016 Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce.
Result: Gilberto Ramirez stops Habib Ahmed
WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (37-0, 25 KOs) used his big size advantage over the smaller, weaker little known fighter Habib Ahmed (22-1, 17 KOs) in stopping him in the 6th round on on Saturday night in a dreadful mismatch on ESPN at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. This was not a good fight.
Murat Gassiev stops Yunier Dorticos in 12th round of a classic battle
Tonight in Russia, in the second semifinal of the WBSS cruiserweight tournament, Russian hero and defending IBF champ Murat Gassiev added the WBA crown to his name as he sensationally stopped Cuba’s Yunier Dorticos in the 12th and final round of an incredible battle.
Having hurt Dorticos with a huge left hook that sent the Cuban down on his back, Gassiev blasted away with his bombs, scoring a further two knockdowns, the final one forcing referee Eddie Claudio to halt the fight. Time was 2:52 of the very last round.
Results: Jerwin Ancajas TKOs Israel Gonzalez
IBF World super flyweight champion Jerwin ‘Pretty Boy’ Ancajas (29-1-1, 20 KOs) dominated an over-matched fringe contender Israel Gonzalez (21-2, 8 KOs) in stopping him in the 10th round on Saturday night on ESPN at the Bank of America Center, in Corpus Christi.