Kevin Iole
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In stunning reversal, California state judge rules in favor of Manny Pacquiao versus Paradigm in breach of contract case
By Kevin Iole
In a stunning reversal, a California Superior Court judge tossed out a $5.1 million jury verdict in a breach of contest case against legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao in favor of Paradigm Sports…
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Good! Ryan Garcia says he’s retired after New York State Athletic Commission lowers the boom on him
By Kevin Iole
Ryan Garcia's behavior was outrageous before, during and after his fight at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on April 20 with Devin Haney. He's great at playing the victim, and he was at it…
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Ryan Garcia produces positive tests for Ostarine, but vehemently denies taking any performance enhancing drug
By Kevin Iole
Anti-doping tests on Ryan Garcia given to him the day before and the day of his April 20 fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn came back positive for the banned substance Ostarine.…
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Elite trainer: ‘In my 35 years, I have never seen a guy who looks to be as mentally unfocused for such a big fight as Ryan Garcia’
By Kevin Iole
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya told Ariel Helwani Wednesday on "The MMA Hour" that he expects Saturday's bout between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia for Haney's WBC super lightweight title at the…
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Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia: A study in opposites heading into super lightweight title fight
By Kevin Iole
For the better part of the last four months, Ryan Garcia has been extremely active on social media. He's offered breast enhancement surgery and Brazilian butt lifts to women who desire them.…
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‘Iron Mike’ endures all these years later as one of the greatest attractions in boxing history
By Kevin Iole
Imagine how big Mike Tyson would be right now if he were going to be 28 on July 20 when he fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, instead of…
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Sebastian Fundora, Tim Tszyu both overcome adversity, but Fundora comes back to win unified title via split decision
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS -- The unification bout for the super welterweight title on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena between Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu was about nothing more than resilience. Both fighters showed incredible…
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BOXINGIsaac Cruz shows Rolly Romero who the real Pitbull is, scores a dominant eighth-round TKO
By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS -- Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz listened for weeks as Rolly Romero mocked and demeaned him, wore a necklace with his face on a chihuahua's body and for the most part questioned…
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No reason to make Tszyu-Fundora a PPV show and have all these titles at stake
By Kevin Iole
The worst news a promoter can get is when one of his main event fighters is injured and forced to pull out close to the night of the event. Sadly for Tom…
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Ryan Garcia’s odd behavior and bizarre social media posts make him appear unfit to box on April 20
By Kevin Iole
Ryan Garcia is a bright and engaging young man with the looks of a model and special gifts as a boxer. His fast hands, knockout power and terrific athleticism have made him…
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Mike Tyson is back, but what can he possibly do against an opponent more than 30 years younger?
By Kevin Iole
There's not much we know about what will happen between now and July 20, when Mike Tyson is scheduled to fight Jake Paul streaming on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.…
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Trainer Dewey Cooper has quietly worked behind the scenes, but will take a major star turn if Francis Ngannou handles Anthony Joshua
By Kevin Iole
Dewey Cooper has been in the trenches for years, sweating it out day after day, holding the mitts, shouting encouragement and prodding and cajoling the fighters who seek his wisdom to just…
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley believes Anthony Joshua carries enormous pressure into battle against confident upstart boxer Francis Ngannou
By Kevin Iole
There may never be as much pressure on a boxer as it is when said boxer is a British heavyweight. The expectations on them are enormous, and the doubters are often plentiful,…
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Francis Ngannou went from sleeping on the streets to putting heavyweight fighters to sleep
By Kevin Iole
Francis Ngannou was destitute, without a job, without much hope, with not much other than the clothes on his back and a dream in his head. He left his native Cameroon at…
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Gifted Anthony Joshua needs to bring the beast out in critical heavyweight match with Francis Ngannou
By Kevin Iole
It is a testament to how great Anthony Joshua has been, and even more to the potential which bubbles inside of his massive body, that he is questioned so often, that his…
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Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia showing their peers the way it should be done
By Kevin Iole
Oscar De La Hoya has made a ton of missteps in his personal life. But as a fighter, those missteps were few and he never avoided fighting someone whom he should have…
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Canelo Alvarez seems headed toward Edgar Berlanga or Jaime Munguia, which defies belief with David Benavidez or Terence Crawford available
By Kevin Iole
Canelo Alvarez is going to be elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on the first day he's eligible, because not only is he magnificently talented, but he was the kind…
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Former undisputed champ Josh Taylor admits he didn’t take Jack Catterall seriously, but rematch on April 27 gives him opportunity to reset his career
By Kevin Iole
The press tour is becoming a rarity in boxing these days, as the expense and varied schedules often make it difficult to accomplish. But had organizers known what was going to come…
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David Benavidez to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk for WBC interim light heavyweight belt as Canelo Alvarez’s May 4 opponent remains a mystery
By Kevin Iole
David Benavidez holds an interim title and is going to fight for another one, only widening the mystery of who Canelo Alvarez will face in his next bout. Benavidez, who holds the…
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It’s been nearly a quarter century, but eventually we will get an undisputed heavyweight champion … I hope
By Kevin Iole
In a perfect world, we'd be 24 hours away from watching Tyson Fury and Olkesandr Usyk do battle for the undisputed heavyweight championship. An undisputed heavyweight title fight has become an extraordinarily…