Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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FREDDIE ROACH TEARS DOWN BRANDON RIOS: “HE HAS NO DEFENSE WHATSOEVER…I’M NOT IMPRESSED BY THIS GUY”
By Ben Thompson
"Holes? Like gaping holes. He has no defense whatsoever. He said it himself last night. He says, 'I'm not a punching bag.' He said, 'Punching bags don't swing back.' That's the only…
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ANDRE WARD DOMINATES EDWIN RODGRIGUEZ; SCORES UNANIMOUS DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, undefeated super middleweight king Andre Ward made a successful return to the ring after a 14-month layoff, dominating the previously undefeated…
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ANDRE WARD SAYS THE EAGERNESS OF EDWIN RODRIGUEZ WILL BE HIS DOWNFALL
By Ben Thompson
"I don't think he has the skill of a Chad Dawson and I don't think he's necessarily the caliber of fighter that a Carl Froch is, but at the same time, you…
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MIKEY GARCIA KNOCKS OUT ROCKY MARTINEZ WITH A BODY SHOT IN THE 8TH ROUND
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the American Bank Cente in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mikey Garcia made an impressive debut at super featherweight, knocking out former champion Rocky Martinez in the 8th round and capturing…
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NONITO DONAIRE SCORES 9TH ROUND TKO VICTORY OVER GAME VIC DARCHINYAN
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the American Bank Cente in Corpus Christi, Texas, multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire scored a 9th round stoppage of fellow multi-division world champion Vic Darchinyan. It wasn't exactly a…
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DEMETRIUS ANDRADE CAPTURES FIRST WORLD TITLE WITH SPLIT DECISION VICTORY OVER VANES MARTIROSYAN
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the American Bank Cente in Corpus Christi, Texas, undefeated jr. middleweight Demetrius Andrade added the title "champion" to his name, defeating Vanes Martirosyan via split decision and capturing the…
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ALEX ARIZA THINKS MIKEY GARCIA CAN BLOW THROUGH THE DIVISIONS LIKE MANNY PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson
"Mikey's fight is going to be good. I think the fans are going to enjoy it. I don't see it be boring at all. It's gonna be fireworks," stated world-class Strength &…
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MARCOS MAIDANA WORKING WITH ALEX ARIZA AHEAD OF ADRIEN BRONER CLASH
By Ben Thompson
Sources close to the information have informed us that world-class Strength & Conditioning Coach Alex Ariza will be working with former jr. welterweight champion Marcos Maidana as he prepares for his highly-anticipated…
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BERNARD HOPKINS SCORES THRILLING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER GAME KARO MURAT
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago in Atlantic City, New Jersey, IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins successfully defended his title against game challenger Karo Murat, scoring a unanimous decision victory after an entertaining 12 rounds…
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MORE CAREFUL PACQUIAO NOT GUNNING FOR THE KO AGAINST RIOS: “IF I FOCUS ON A KNOCKOUT, I WILL GET CARELESS”
By Ben Thompson
"I saw the replay and it just happened. That's boxing. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. I am not going to complain or worry about what happened. That's boxing," stated multi-division…
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ARUM PREDICTS PACQUIAO WILL LOOK BETTER AGAINST RIOS THAN HE DID AGAINST DE LA HOYA, HATTON AND COTTO
By Ben Thompson
"Manny is training more seriously and harder than any time I have ever seen him. Manny, to me, looks more dedicated than ever and General Santos City is the perfect place for…
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ALEX ARIZA QUESTIONS VADA’S TESTING PROCEDURES, BUT NOT AT ALL SUSPICIOUS OF PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson
"They said they're not scheduled to test Manny until he gets to China...Nobody over here thinks that Manny is doing anything illegal. I for sure don't and know that he's not. Once…
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RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV PULLS OFF THE UPSET; STOPS MIKE ALVARADO IN THE 10TH ROUND
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colora, former interim WBO jr. welterweight champion Mike Alvarado was upset in front of his hometown fans by the hard-hitting Ruslan Provodnikov, who scored…
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ALVARADO INSISTS HE WON’T MAKE BRADLEY’S MISTAKE AGAINST PROVODNIKOV: “I AM NOT EXPECTING A WAR”
By Ben Thompson
"I am not expecting a war because of the way I have been training and how I've seasoned as a professional. I know I am going to stay strong, boxing and focused…
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PROVODNIKOV CONFIDENT HE CAN FORCE ALVARADO TO GO TO WAR WITH HIM: “IT WILL TURN INTO A FIGHT NO MATTER WHAT”
By Ben Thompson
"He said he is going to try and box me and I am ready for anything. I can also box, I am not only a brawler and we can compete in any…
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BRANDON RIOS DROPPING AND STOPPING SPARRING PARTNERS AHEAD OF PACQUIAO CLASH
By Ben Thompson
"Brandon's doing terrific. I met with Robert yesterday and again today; Robert Garcia says he looks absolutely terrific," stated Cameron Dunkin, manager of former lightweight champion Brandon Rios, who gave us an…
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TIMOTHY BRADLEY EDGES JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ VIA SPLIT DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley kept his undefeated record intact, defeating future Hall of Famer and multi-division world champion Juan…
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JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR. PARTING WAYS WITH TOP RANK?
By Ben Thompson
Sources close to the information have informed us that former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is strongly considering parting ways with his long-time promoter, Bob Arum, and Top Rank. According to…
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BRONER VS. MAIDANA PPV FINALIZED; VICTOR ORTIZ TO FACE CARLOS MOLINA IN CO-MAIN
By Ben Thompson
According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, the December 14 pay-per-view clash between undefeated WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and top contender Marcos Maidana is now finalized. The co-main event features…
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TIMOTHY BRADLEY BREAKS DOWN JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ; EXPECTS A TOUGH FIGHT: “HE’S COMING TO GET ME”
By Ben Thompson
"Marquez is a smart fighter, man. He's a smart fighter. He's a technician. I've watched Marquez; I'm a fan of Marquez. I love his style. I love how he executes his game…