John Raspanti
369 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Vasyl Lomachenko not looking past dangerous Richard Commey
After losing to Teofimo Lopez last year, Vasyl Lomachenko seemed to accept his loss, other than declaring he wanted to watch the fight again. Then, after saying they (the Lomachenko team) didn’t…
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Speedy Devin Haney outworks Joseph Diaz over 12 rounds
WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney used fast hands and feet to win a unanimous 12-round decision over gritty Joseph Diaz at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Saturday night. The scores…
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Get real Teofimo Lopez: You lost
One would think that getting floored for the second time in your 17-fight career might be something of a wake-up call. Trust me. I get it. it’s hard to lose. We all…
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Upset! George Kambosos Jr. shocks Teofimo Lopez
13-1 underdog George Kambosos shocked Teofimo Lopez and the entire boxing world by defeating Lopez via split decision at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater in New York City Saturday night. Scores were…
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Hanging them up: I’ll miss Shawn Porter
Shawn Porter got the absolute most of of his ability. I saw him fight twice live and numerous times on cable. Always in shape and ready to go. A total professional. Many…
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Demetrious Andrade overwhelms Jason Quigley
WBO middleweight Demetrius Andrade told everyone that an explosive performance was coming. Andrade delivered on his promise demolishing Jason Quigley in less than two rounds at SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH Friday…
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From friends to foes: Terence Crawford fights Shawn Porter
In most ways, Terence "Bud" Crawford and "Showtime" Shawn Porter are opposites. One is laid back - the other flashy. One is no-nonsense, the other always seems happy. Both have reached the…
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Upsets in London: Kid Galahad and Terri Harper knocked out
Kid Galahad and Terry Harper weren’t supposed to lose this past weekend in London. The pair entered their title fights as champions - and exited as dazed ex-titleholders. Galahad entered his bout…
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Canelo Alvarez unifies super middleweight division with crushing knockout victory over Caleb Plant
Call him undisputed. WBC, WBA, and IBF titleholder Saul “Canelo” Alvarez became the first fighter in the history of the super middleweight division to claim all four title belts by stopping former…
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They say it’s personal: Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant throw hands
“I’m always ready. I just can’t wait. I feel strong and fast. With all of the talk, it’s become personal. He crossed a line. But I have to remain focused because this…
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Radzhab Butaev captures WBA belt, Jaron Ennis steals the show with electrifying knockout
Jaron Ennis barely broke a sweat Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The 24-year-old from the City of Brotherly Love needed only 1 minute and 49…
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The calm before the storm: Shakur Stevenson rises
Ring walks nowadays are expansive acts of bravado. I prefer the times when fighters made their way to the "ring of truth" with only the sound of cheers or boos reverberating around…
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Shakur Stevenson dominates Jamel Herring, wins WBO super featherweight title
In the end, superior talent usually makes the difference. Talented Shakur Stevenson captured the WBO super featherweight world title by stopping game Jamel Herring in round 10 at State Farm Arena in…
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Floored twice, Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder three times to win by stoppage
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Their first fight was a controversial draw. The second, a definitive knockout victory for WBC heavyweight champion Fury. Fury entered their third fight favored substantially. Both weighed…
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How much of a chance does Deontay Wilder have to defeat Tyson Fury this Saturday night?
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be throwing hands for the third time this Saturday night in Sin City. Fury is the champion, Wilder the challenger. Fury is undefeated – while Wilder’s…
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The night an aging Manny Pacquiao truly impressed me
As I listened to an emotional Manny Pacquiao announce his retirement from boxing a few days ago, I flashed on moments from his tremendous career. Pacquiao rose to the top of the…
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Sonni Martinez defeats Campbell Hatton but still loses
Robbery? You bet. Disgraceful. Being the son of one of the most admired boxers in England can’t be easy. The fighter was so popular that his fans would serenade him during bouts.…
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Anthony Joshua-Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in results
Showing professionalism and respect, defending WBA/IBF/and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs) and former cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (18-0, 13 KOs) took to the scales Friday afternoon in London. The…
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Matt Hall fights for his family
Matt “MJ” Hall is a fighter. Hall was born in the historic village of Wordsley, England. His career began four years ago, but unlike most professional fighters, Hall had no amateur fights.…
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Evander Holyfield goes down: How much further can boxing go?
After reading a quick blurb, that former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield had been stopped in the first round, I went in search highlights. Or lowlights. I’ll admit it. I was acting like…