Ben Thompson
1,357 articles · FightHype.com
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MIKEY GARCIA SCORES 4 KNOCKDOWNS IN 5TH ROUND STOPPAGE OF ELIO ROJAS
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, undefeated former world champion Mikey Garcia looked sensational after a 2 1/2 year layoff, scoring four knockdowns en route to a 5th…
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TERENCE CRAWFORD DEFEATS VIKTOR POSTOL WITH EASE VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, WBO jr. welterweight champion Terence Crawford kept his undefeated record intact while adding the WBC jr. welterweight title to his…
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DEONTAY WILDER BATTERS AND STOPS CHRIS ARREOLA AFTER 8 ROUNDS
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder kept his undefeated record intact, battering and stopping challenger Chris Arreola until his corner finally threw in the…
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[VIDEO] BOB ARUM REVEALS HE TRIED TO MAKE MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO 2 FOR THIS YEAR; SPOKE TO AL HAYMON
By Ben Thompson
"We tried to make that fight for this year, the rematch, but Al told me that Floyd was happy in his retirement and he had no intention to get back in the…
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ADRIEN BRONER BLASTS BOB ARUM ABOUT PACQUIAO FIGHT: “PAY ME WHAT I DESERVE”
By Ben Thompson
"Fuck Bob Arum. Pay me what I deserve bitch; you been trying to sign me anyway, lame," stated 4-division former world champion Adrien Broner, who took to his social media accounts to…
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PACQUIAO VS. BRONER INCHING CLOSER TO REALITY; ARUM RESERVES OCTOBER 15 AT MANDALAY BAY
By Ben Thompson
Sources close to the situation have informed us that an intriguing clash between 8-division former world champion Manny Pacquiao and 4-division former world champion Adrien Broner is inching closer to reality. According…
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KEITH THURMAN DEFEATS SHAWN PORTER; WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION IN ACTION-PACKED FIGHT
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman kept his undefeated record intact, defeating former world champion Shawn Porter via unanimous decision. The fight was…
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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ADRIEN BRONER IS “DEFINITELY IN THE WORKS” SAYS SOURCE
By Ben Thompson
Multiple sources have confirmed to FightHype.com that a potential showdown between former world champions Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner is currently being finalized. Ironically, it was Golden Boy Promotions Vice President Eric…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER COMMENTS ON PASSING OF MUHAMMAD ALI: “WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW GREAT YOU WERE”
By Ben Thompson
"Today my heart goes out to a pioneer, a true legend, and a hero by all means! Not a day went by entering the gym that I didn't think of you. Your…
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ANDRE BERTO GETS REVENGE AND KNOCKS OUT VICTOR ORTIZ IN 4
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, former world champion Andre Berto got his revenge against fellow former world champion Victor Ortiz, knocking him out in the 4th round of…
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GENNADY GOLOVKIN KNOCKS OUT DOMINIC WADE IN ROUND 2
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at The Forum in Inglewood, California, hard-hitting unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin kept his titles and his undefeated record intact, scoring a quick and easy 2nd round knockout of mandatory…
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MANNY PACQUIAO DROPS TIMOTHY BRADLEY TWICE EN ROUTE TO UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, 8-division former world champion Manny Pacquiao scored a relatively easy unanimous decision victory over former world champion Timothy Bradley. Although Bradley came…
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ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT CHARLES MARTIN IN 2; CAPTURES IBF HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the O2 Arena in London, England, undefeated heavyweight Anthony Joshua captured his first world title in a dominant performance, defeating former IBF champion Charles Martin via 2nd round knockout.…
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ADRIEN BRONER STOPS ASHLEY THEOPHANE IN THE 9TH ROUND
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at the DC Armory in Washington DC, former world champion Adrien Broner defeated jr. welterweight contender Ashley Theophane via 9th round stoppage. Theophane tried to apply pressure on Broner throughout…
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ANDRE WARD DROPS AND DOMINATES SULLIVAN BARRERA TO WIN UNANIMOUS DECISION
By Ben Thompson
Moments ago at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, light heavyweight contender Andre Ward kept his undefeated record intact with a dominant performance, defeating the previously undefeated Sullivan Barrera via wide unanimous decision.…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER SAYS STOP THE PACQUIAO REMATCH TALK; HE’D NEVER FIGHT HIM AGAIN: “THAT CHAPTER IS OVER”
By Ben Thompson
"So many fighters use my name to stay relevant. Whether it's MMA or boxing, fighters constantly use my name to stay relevant. I don't knock them for doing that, but as far…
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VICTOR ORTIZ VS. ANDRE BERTO REMATCH ON TAP FOR APRIL 30
By Ben Thompson
According to multiple sources, a long-awaited rematch between former world champions Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto is currently in the works for April 30. In their first encounter, which won Fight of…
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER ANALYZES CANELO VS. KHAN; SAYS CANELO LOOKS “A LOT” BETTER AND AMIR KHAN WALKS AROUND HEAVY
By Ben Thompson
"He walk around heavy. He walk around like 165, so I'm just saying, what you have to realize is this, you know, with going into that fight, anything can happen. You can…
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AMIR KHAN TALKS STRATEGY FOR CANELO ALVAREZ: “GOOD MOVEMENT…THAT’S WHAT GIVES CANELO PROBLEMS”
By Ben Thompson
"Look, Floyd had the blueprint to beat him. Floyd's a great fighter, but I've also seen the fight against Lara. These guys have good footwork, good movement, and decent handspeed, and I…
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AMIR KHAN SPEAKS IN-DEPTH ABOUT CANELO ALVAREZ SHOWDOWN: “I WANT TO PROVE EVERYONE WRONG”
By Ben Thompson
"Look, Floyd had the blueprint to beat him. Floyd's a great fighter, but I've also seen the fight against Lara. These guys have good footwork, good movement, and decent handspeed, and I…