John Raspanti
369 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Junior middleweight eliminator tomorrow night: Erickson Lubin versus Sebastian Fundora
Back in my day, close to a hundred years ago (OK, not that far) ranking contenders would box each other for a crack at the champion. They were called eliminators. Think Armando…
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Past his prime Gennadiy Golovkin fights for one more shot at Canelo Alvarez
IBF middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin turns 40 a day before his fight against Ryota Murata this Saturday in Saitama, Japan. 40 is not the new 30 in boxing. Not everyone can be…
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That was then, this is now: The fall of Miguel Berchelt
A year ago, Miguel Berchelt held the WBC super featherweight title. He had reigned as champion for over four years making eight successful defenses. His fights were brawls - where offensive was…
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Jeremia Nakathila batters Miguel Berchelt
Former world champion Miguel Berchelt was brutally knocked out by Oscar Valdez 13 months ago. One of the questions going into his fight with Jeremia Nakathila was, could he come back.? Nakathila…
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Josh Warrington a champion again, stops Kiko Martinez
Fighting for his career, Josh Warrington regained his IBF featherweight title with a dominant victory over gutsy Kiko Martinez at First Direct Arena in Leeds, England Saturday night. The end came at…
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Back in the ring after 11 months of inactivity, Regis Prograis stops Tyrone McKenna
Former WBA junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis stopped tough Tyrone McKenna in round six at Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The time was 1:40 seconds into round six.…
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Leigh Wood comes back from the abyss to KO Michael Conlan
A day before they met in the ring, Michael Conlan, the decorated amateur, had told Leigh Wood, the defending champion, that he was going to, “Fu## him up.” Conlan wasn’t kidding. The…
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One tough dude: Rest easy Ron Stander
When I heard that former heavyweight contender Ron Stander had died, I thought of the man I encountered a few years ago. Ron and his wife Toddy were traveling through my town…
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Sweet as ever: Ramon “Chocolatito” Conzales dominates Julio Cesar Martinez
Who’s old? 34-year-old Ramon Gonzalez thoroughly dominated young lion Julio Cesar Martinez over 12 rounds Saturday night – winning the fight by a wide unanimous decision at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.…
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Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez faces upset minded Julio Cesar Martinez
Future Hall of Famer Ramon Gonzalez fights hungry Julio Cesar Martinez tomorrow night at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Ca. Many told Gonzalez to retire in 2017. He had been brutally knocked…
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Jack Catterall did enough to defeat Josh Taylor, right?
Hall of Famer and ESPN commentator Andre Ward said precisely what I was thinking minutes after the Josh Taylor – Jack Catterall fight ended. “I was completely wrong about Jack Catterall,” said…
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Josh Taylor big favorite to defeat Jack Catterall tomorrow
Challenger Jack Catterall, who fights heavily favored unified junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor tomorrow is hardly a household name in boxing circles, though he’s undefeated in 26 professional fights. He’s been the…
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An old-time grudge match: Amir Khan versus Kell Brook
Amir Kham and Kell Brook fight this Saturday at Manchester Arena in England. Things are personal between the old rivals. “I’m just going to go in there and hurt Kell," Khan told…
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John Ryder edges Danny Jacobs in London
Ryder got more active in round six. He landed several rights. Jacobs stepped in and scored with the old one-two. He repeated the execution seconds later, but he looked gassed. Danny Jacobs…
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Keith Thurman beats up courageous Mario Barrios over 12 rounds
Back in the ring for the first time in over two years, former WBA and WBC welterweight world champion Keith Thurman outworked Mario Barrios over 12 rounds at Michelob Ultra Arena in…
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A lot riding as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios throw hands this Saturday
Though inactive for over two years and coming off his first career loss, Keith Thurman insists he hasn’t lost a thing in the ring. “I’m not less-than after my loss; I’ll show…
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Upset! Mark Magsayo defeats Gary Russell Jr. to win WBC featherweight title
In a huge upset, Mark Magsayo captured the WBC featherweight title outpointing long-time champion Gary Russell over 12 rounds at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, NJ, Saturday night. Due…
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Joseph Parker floors Derek Chisora three times, repeats win in rematch
In a do-or-die fight as far as their prospective pugilistic careers go, Joseph Parker, who defeated Derek Chisora by a smidgen in their first fight, repeated the feat by a much wider…
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12 rounds of dominance: Vasiliy Lomachenko defeats Richard Commey
Former lightweight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko won a wide 12-round unanimous decision over Richard Commey at Madison Square Garden in New York City Saturday night. Scores were 117-110 and 119-108 twice. Lomachenko,…
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Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor outboxes Firuza Sharipova
Katie Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight titles by outboxing mandatory WBA challenger Firuza Sharipova over ten rounds at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. Eng. Saturday night. Scores were 98-92, 97-92, and 96-93.…