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Tim Tszyu says “average” Jeff Horn is not a genuine world-class contender
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Sat, 08 Aug 2020
Undefeated junior middleweight contender Tim Tszyu 15-0 (11) has labelled Jeff Horn 20-2-1 (13) “average” ahead of their 10-round bout at the Queensland Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia on August 26.
The fight will have social distancing measures in place allowing for a maximum crowd of Read Full Story >>>Manny Pacquiao responds to Errol Spence Jr baiting on Mikey Garcia fight
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 08 Aug 2020
Manny Pacquiao reacted to welterweight rival Errol Spence Jr predicting the Filipino Senator may have been cheering on Mikey Garcia when they fought.
Spence defeated Garcia in March 2019, just two months after Pacquiao has trounced Adrien Broner. The pair were closely linked to an impending battl Read Full Story >>> Boxer Jorge Linares tests positive for coronavirus, pulled from Indio's Aug. 28 card
By Andrew L. John, The Desert Sun, Sat, 08 Aug 2020
Former world boxing champion Jorge Linares has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus and will not fight Javier Fortuna in the main event Aug. 28 in Indio, as previously scheduled.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya said in a statement released Friday that his company intends to salvage Read Full Story >>> UNITED CITY FOOTBALL CLUB PULL OFF ANOTHER SIGNING COUP WITH THE GERMANY-BORN OTT BROTHERS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Aug 2020
07 AUGUST 2020 - Manila, Philippines: United City Football Club (UCFC) pull off another signing coup, this time with the Germany-born Ott brothers — Manuel and Mike.
Midfielders Manuel and Mike Ott, signed with the club, late ev Read Full Story >>> US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 CANCELLED
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Aug 2020
The 2020 US Open Pool Championship, originally scheduled for April 13-18, 2020 and postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has now been cancelled.
Matchroom Pool, together with MGM Resorts, has taken this decision after considering the current global government and travel advice around the Covid- Read Full Story >>> Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao RULES OUT super-fight with Gennady Golovkin as he admits step up to middleweight is 'too big for me'
By Daniel Davis, Mail Online (UK), Sat, 08 Aug 2020
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is reluctant to make the step up to middleweight and take on Gennady Golovkin.
The Filipino fighter's former coach, and Hall of Fame trainer, Freddie Roach mentioned earlier this year that Pacquiao may move up in weight in pursuit of more belts.
And despite a titanti Read Full Story >>> WBC confirm Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III date, Dillian Whyte is next
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
The World Boxing Council has released confirmation of the forthcoming date for the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy clash.
Outlining earlier reports, the WBC says the third encounter will go ahead the week before Christmas. All we need now is a venue.
In further ratification, the WBC has r Read Full Story >>> Should Manny Pacquiao get a pass for not fighting Crawford or Spence?
By Conrad Primero, NowBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
I’m of the mindset that if you want to compete at the highest level of boxing and hold a world championship title, you need to defend the belt against the best available opposition.
Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is 41 years old and currently holds the WBA welterweight title, and if he wants to c Read Full Story >>> MCCASKILL: BEATING BRÆKHUS LEADS TO MORE MEGA-FIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Jessica McCaskill has the biggest fight of her career against undisputed Welterweight ruler Cecilia Brækhus on the streets of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 15, live on DAZN – and McCaskill believes that victory would lea Read Full Story >>> SFT MMA & Xtreme's American debut Aug. 13 in Miami "SFT 23 VR: Jeffrey vs. Assis"
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Streaming live & exclusively on FITE.TV pay per view
MIAMI (Aug. 6, 2020) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered plans in combat sports, particularly for Brazil-based SFT MMA & Xtreme (Standout Fighting Tou Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao’s money: How the Philippines’ boxing champion-turned-politician spends his US$220 million fortune
By Alecsandra Tubiera, South China Morning Post, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
International boxing champion-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao and his family never shied away from showing off their wealth. Being worth more than US$220 million, the Pacquiaos make the most of their fortune – from renting islands for vacations to being gifted luxury couple bicycles. Here’s how Read Full Story >>> Jose Ramirez to Defend Unified Junior Welterweight Championship at MGM Grand Against Viktor Postol August 29 LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Arnold Barboza Jr.-Tony Luis confirmed for all-action junior welterweight co-feature
ESPN+ doubleheader to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (August 6, 2020) — Ramirez-Postol, Take 3! The long-awaited showdown Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Mexican middleweight Santiago "Somer" Dominguez headlining RJJ Boxing Promotions return
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS®
AUG. 25 FROM MARINATERRA HOTEL & SPA IN SAN CARLOS, MEXICO
LAS VEGAS (August 6, 2020) - Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions returns August 25th & 27th in M Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao says Golovkin too heavy for him
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
His former mentor Freddie Roach has recommended that he fights Gennedy “GGG” Golovkin for a middleweight world championship crown, but boxing great Manny Pacquio is not convinced he should.
Pacquiao, the reigning World Boxing Association welterweight titleholder, said the 38-year-old Golovkin Read Full Story >>> Don’t Weep for Lopez in Lomachenko Fiasco
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
There hasn’t been a lot to cheer about when it comes to boxing this year. The Covid-19 shutdown of sports has kept boxing on hold for much of the year so far. And, while fights are beginning to trickle back on the schedule, most of the major stars are not yet committed to coming back.
Vasiliy L Read Full Story >>> Nonito Donaire in huge opportunity at conclusion of Showtime fall schedule
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Nonito Donaire will get the opportunity to build on his impressive performance in the World Boxing Super Series at the end of this year.
The Filipino superstar, who has won titles in multiple weight divisions, pushed pound for pound ‘Monster’ Naoya Inoue all the way in the finale of the tourn Read Full Story >>> Book review: In the Ring with Jack Johnson: The Rise
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Of all the books written on legendary former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, none have been able to give the boxing fan an account of Johnson’s early fights from varying points of view.
Until now.
Adam Pollack’s seventh book, In the Ring with Jack Johnson, Part 1: The Rise is a not only Read Full Story >>> 'I have to be ready for WAR': Roy Jones Jr admits Mike Tyson 'can't be controlled'
By Jeorge Bird, Daily Mail (UK), Thu, 06 Aug 2020
Roy Jones Jr has stressed that he has 'to be ready for war' when he takes on Mike Tyson in an exhibition clash next month.
Jones will be Tyson's opponent when the legendary former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring after a 15-year absence in Carson, California on September 12.
Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III and Canelo lose significant venue option
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 06 Aug 2020
Las Vegas has suffered a blow in its bid to stage the heavyweight title trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder over the next six months.
The new home of NFL Franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, has been declared a ‘no fans zone’ for until the end of the 2020/21 season.
This means if Fu Read Full Story >>> BRÆKHUS: BRUTAL BIG BEAR HAS IMPROVED ME
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Aug 2020
Cecilia Brækhus is ready to burst out of her Big Bear training camp and become a record breaker as the undisputed Welterweight champion puts her titles on the line against Jessica McCaskill on the streets of downtow Read Full Story >>>
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