John Raspanti
369 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Tyson Fury is the king of the heavyweights
In the weeks leading up to his rematch with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, NV, Tyson Fury, was, as usual, talking. The blabby Englishman often leaves loquacious journalists speechless. But there’s a…
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Polar opposites Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury meet again: Who wins?
Tyson Fury has been saying for weeks that he’ll knock out WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Feb.22. Say what? Fury, though a huge person, is not the puncher here. Sure, he’s scored…
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Danny Garcia should fight Manny Pacquiao
After dominating over-matched Ivan Redkach for 12 rounds last night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, former two-division champion Danny Garcia was asked who he’d like to fight next. “Either of those…
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He walked away from boxing at 23, a champion at 28, forced to retire at 31: The amazing boxing life of Zack Padilla
Most people who fight for a living take to it at an early age. It’s their calling. But not all. Take Zack Padilla, who one day would be a world champion. Boxing…
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The inner toughness of Carlos Palomino
Some guys are made different. One of them is former welterweight champion of the world, Carlos Palomino. His father loved boxing. Palomino didn’t. Baseball was his game. He dreamed about playing in…
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Maxboxing 2019 Fighter of he Year: Canelo Alvarez
When I first considered who to name “Fighter of the Year” for 2019, Canelo Alvarez wasn’t my first choice. Naoya Inoue, Errol Spence Jr, and especially Manny Pacquiao, were in my year-end…
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Maxboxing 2019 Fight of the Year: Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire
Whittling down the 2019 fight of the year can be tough. Some years are tougher. 2019 is one of them. Daniel Roman and TJ Doheny went to hell and back last April.…
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Which Garcia will Manny Pacquiao fight? Danny or Mikey?
Manny Pacquiao celebrated his 41st birthday a few days ago. The full-time Senator, and part-time world champion, also graduated from the University of Makati, picking up a degree in political science. After…
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‘Just win’ Anthony Joshua isn’t good enough for some boxing fans
Anthony Joshua fought an intelligent fight Saturday night. He used the ring, his long jab, and occasional hooks, to keep Andy Ruiz Jr. in search mode. It wasn’t a masterclass performance, but…
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Anthony Joshua favored again in rematch, but Andy Ruiz Jr. confident of repeat
Last June, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was as much as a 13-1 favorite to defeat Andy Ruiz Jr. Instead, Ruiz scored one of the biggest upsets in boxing history by stopping Joshua…
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Deontay Wilder: The illogical assassin
He might have looked like the favorite going into his fight with Luis Ortiz, but through six rounds a couple of nights ago, WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder was in trouble. Ortiz…
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Take two: Will Deontay Wilder knock out Luis Ortiz again?
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder likes to knock out his opponents. He?s accomplished the feat 40 times in 41 professional fights. ?I never want to leave the ring without a man being…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Shawn Porter? It could happen
Shawn Porter wants to fight Manny Pacquiao. Makes sense. He also claims the fans want to see it. Makes no sense. Don?t get me wrong. The fight would be a bruiser. Shawn…
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Saying goodbye to a real warrior: John Molina Jr.
"There comes a time in every fighter?s career when he has to be honest with himself," Molina told ESPN. "I must say it?s one of the hardest things I?ve ever had to…
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A lot at stake this Saturday night as Gennady Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko throw hands
For Gennady Golovkin, it?s a shot at being called champion again. For Sergiy Derevyanchenko, it?s a chance to capture world championship honors. They?re scheduled to do battle October 5 at Madison Square…
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Once more into the breach dear friends, once more: Josesito Lopez fights John Molina Jr.
It?s not often you read words penned by William Shakespeare about a boxing article, but when comes to the upcoming Josesito Lopez vs John Molina Jr. rumble, the words by Willie fit.…
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Can Shawn Porter find a way to defeat Errol Spence Jr.?
I?m no gambling man, but Shawn Porter appears to be in a heap of trouble as he prepares to fight Errol Spence Jr. this Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles,…
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Tyson Fury fights Otto Wallin Sept.14: Is the Swede better than Tom Schwarz?
Former heavyweight titleholder (or lineal champion, if you insist) Tyson Fury is returning to the ring September 14 in Sin City against one Otto Wallin of Sweden. Otto who? Fury was last…
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Loma vs. Cool Hand Luke: Does Luke Campbell have a chance against Vasyl Lomachenko?
When Luke Campbell lost his first two amateur fights, he was reportedly told he was ?useless? and should go home and never return. Campbell didn?t listen. He came back for more, ignoring…
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Old against untested: Sergey Kovalev fights Anthony Yarde this Saturday
Intangibles and doubts will enter the ring with Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde when they meet August 24 at Tracktor Sport Palace in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Kovalev, 36, has a big edge in…