Paul Magno
1,136 articles · Inside Fights
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Chris Colbert, Jose Valenzuela Face “Must-Win” Scenario on Plant-Benavidez Undercard
By Paul Magno
There will be three outstanding “must win” bouts underneath Caleb Plant vs. David Benavidez this Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, atop a Showtime/Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view. Perhaps the most “must-win,”…
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Weekend Recap: Gesta Beats Diaz, Miller Bludgeons Browne, Broner joins Don King, Fury-Usyk, Beterbiev-Smith, More…
By Paul Magno
Here are the most eye-catching stories from this weekend’s boxing news and ring action: – It was probably for the best that Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez missed the light heavyweight limit by a…
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Pacquiao Puts Himself in No-Win Situation with Conor Benn Fight
By Paul Magno
The buzz is everywhere. Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor Benn, likely in Abu Dhabi, June 3. This would be the 44-year-old Pacquiao’s first “real,” non-exhibition fight since he was upset via unanimous decision…
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Weekend Recap: Tszyu Shines, Tank-Ryan Face off, Latest on Fury-Usyk and Haney-Lomachenko
By Paul Magno
Here are the most eye-catching stories from this weekend’s boxing news and ring action: – Saturday proved to be a heck of a coming out party for second generation fighter and Australian…
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Jake Paul Flees Mayweather and Entourage in Miami Dust-up
By Paul Magno
On Wednesday night, outside of a Miami Heat-Cleveland Cavaliers game in Miami, boxer/YouTuber/influencer Jake Paul was accosted by Floyd Mayweather and several members of his entourage and, literally, chased from the scene.…
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Weekend Recap: Figueroa Tops Magsayo, Pacquiao-Benn, Canelo-Ryder, Jake Paul PPV Numbers, More…
By Paul Magno
Here are the most eye-catching stories from this weekend’s boxing news and ring action: – There was lots of fan-friendly action in Saturday’s Showtime main event at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California…
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Magsayo, the Pacquiao-like fighter, makes run at second major title this Saturday
By Paul Magno
Although Mark Magsayo is trying for his second major title this Saturday when he faces Brandon Figueroa for the interim WBC featherweight belt at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, live on Showtime,…
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Deal with it, Jake Paul-style sideshows are good for boxing
By Paul Magno
When Jake Paul lost a split decision to Tommy Fury on Sunday, boxing “purists” let out a collective “Yes! he sideshow is over!” exclamation. But the “sideshow” isn’t over. Paul will be…
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Weekend Recap: Tank-Garcia Confirmed, Fury Beats Paul, Matias Batters Ponce, Mayweather Returns, More…
By Paul Magno
Here are the most eye-catching stories from this weekend’s boxing news and ring action: – Well, it’s official…I guess. Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Ryan “King Ry” Garcia on April 22 in Las…
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Tommy Fury Making UK Media Rounds: “If I can’t beat Jake Paul, I don’t belong in the ring.”
By Paul Magno
Tommy Fury has been making his voice heard in the UK media ahead of his February 26 pay-per-view clash with Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what the 8-0 novice pro has…
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Anthony Joshua on April 1 Comeback: “I’m Locked In”
By Paul Magno
Anthony Joshua has lost three of his last five bouts. He’s lost his last two contests to Oleksandr Usyk. He had a bit of a mental breakdown after his last Usyk lost,…
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Clottey Claims He Deliberately Lost Pacquiao Fight
By Paul Magno
Former welterweight world titlist Joshua Clottey has made the eye-catching claim that he intentionally tanked his 2010 effort against Manny Pacquiao because of a contract dispute with his then manager. Speaking to…
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Benavidez on Plant Fight: “Guaranteed, I’m Going to Knock Him Out”
By Paul Magno
On the day of the kickoff press conference for his March 25 grudge match with Caleb Plant, the 26-year-old two-time former WBC 168 lb. champ sat down with media to talk all…
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Tommy Fury Must Beat Jake Paul
By Paul Magno
Up until his nasty rivalry with Jake Paul, Tommy Fury was best known for being the kid brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and for being a reality TV star in the…
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Broner’s last chance: “I put myself in this position…The only way out is boxing”
By Paul Magno
You won’t find too many fighters who’ve “come back” more than Adrien Broner. Frankly, the four-division former world champ hasn’t looked like a legit elite-level fighter for at least nine years now…
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Oscar De La Hoya Teases Crawford Team-up
By Paul Magno
It all started with a photo on social media. Current WBO welterweight champ Terence Crawford was posed between Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy exec Bernard Hopkins…
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De La Hoya Anticipating PPV Blockbuster in Davis-Garcia Clash
By Paul Magno
Ryan Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, may be biased in saying so, but the former six-division world champ and founder of Golden Boy Promotions feels that Gervonta “Tank” Davis-Ryan “King Ry”…
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Deontay Wilder Speaks on Joshua, Fury-Usyk, Ruiz, More…
By Paul Magno
Former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder recently let himself be corralled into an interview at an LA gym by Elie Seckbach of ESNEWS where, among other things, he met briefly with Manny…
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Tim Bradley Blasts Errol Spence: He’s running from Crawford!
By Paul Magno
Former two-division world champ and current ESPN analyst Timothy Bradley has been generating plenty of headlines lately for eye-grabbing statements made about elite-level main stage active boxers. His recent take on three-belt…
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Eubank Jr. vs. Smith Gets Ugly and Personal
By Paul Magno
The Chris Eubank Jr.-Liam Smith rivalry took a nasty turn at the final press conference on Thursday, ahead of Saturday’s bout at the sold-out Manchester Arena, when a homophobic jab from Smith…