John Raspanti
369 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Not thrilled: Anthony Joshua likely to fight Oleksandr Usyk in September
Recently the WBO informed heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, that he must defend his belt against former cruiserweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, in a few months. Joshua didn’t like it. Neither did his promoter,…
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Daniel Dubois scores one punch knockout over Bagdon Dino
It’s been a long seven months for heavyweight Daniel Dubois. Toppled from his undefeated perch by English rival Joe Joyce, Dubois was back in the ring at Telford International Centre in Telford,…
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Even death can’t keep Muhammad Ali down
When the news broke, that arguably the most extraordinary person of the 20th Century was in the hospital, I felt a sense of dread. I muttered to myself, "He can’t die,"- yet…
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Back in the saddle: Daniel Dubois returns to the ring
When it was announced last year that undefeated heavyweights Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce would meet in the squared circle, most assumed Dubois would prevail. The facts seemed to back up Dubois.…
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Devin Haney decisions Jorge Linares, retains world title
WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney withstood a late rally from Jorge Linares to retain his title by unanimous decision at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, NV Saturday night. Scores were 116-112…
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Josh Taylor and the art of psychological warfare
After five rounds, the unification bout between Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez was intense and extremely competitive. Taylor, the faster boxer, popped Ramirez with jabs and sharp combinations. Ramirez, gritty and determined,…
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Josh Taylor floors Jose Ramirez twice, becomes undisputed 140-pound champion
Saturday night at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, NV, champions Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez fought to determine who would be the unified junior welterweight titleholder. After 12 rounds of intense action,…
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When champions collide: Josh Taylor fights Jose Ramirez
Who’s the champ? Well, both are. But who’s the unified champion? That will be decided this Saturday night at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, NV, when IBF and WBA junior welterweight champion…
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One man’s opinion: Is Canelo Alvarez a great fighter?
I believe the word "great" has become much too common. To me, greatness must be earned, not given, displayed not designated, and to a certain degree, seemingly obvious to most. Yet, an…
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WBC and WBA super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez stops WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders in eight
After seven rounds, the fight between champions Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders was relatively close. Everything changed in round eight after a powerful Alvarez right appeared to damage Saunders check or…
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Billy Joe Saunders is live, but Canelo Alvarez is rolling
The third time WAS the charm. Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders, who meet this Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX, were to have thrown hands a year ago. The Covid-19…
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Down in round two, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz gets up and defeats Chris Arreola
Down in round two, and wobbled in the next heat, Andy Ruiz found his rhythm to defeat game Chris Arreola by 12-round unanimous decision at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Ca.…
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WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol outworks Craig Richards over 12 rounds, retains world title
WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defended his belt for the seventh time by winning a 12-round unanimous decision over British champion Craig Richards at Manchester Arena in London, England Saturday night.…
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Chris Eubank Jr. shakes off rust, wins wide 10 round decision
Chris Eubank Jr., back in the ring for the first time in 17 months, used bursts of activity to outpoint over 10 rounds at Manchester Arena in Manchester England Saturday night. All…
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A peek at some of this weekend’s boxing
No great fights this weekend, but some interesting ones for sure. Let’s get into it: Criminally underrated Erislandy Lara fights Thomas Lamanna for something called “the regular” middleweight title. Um, OK. Lara,…
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“Old School” Emanuel Navarette returns to the ring
Emanuel Navarette reminds me of the fighters I grew up watching. They, like Navarette, fought a lot. The WBO featherweight champion returns to the ring this Saturday night against Christopher Diaz in…
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Tony Harrison and Bryant Perrella fight to 12-round draw
Former junior middleweight champion Tony Harrison and 5:1 underdog Bryant Perrella battled to a 12-round draw at Shine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, Ca Saturday night. Scores were an interesting 116-112 for…
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Respect earned: Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges throw hands
When it was announced that Shannon "The Baby-Face Assassin" Courtenay would be fighting Ebanie "The Blonde Bombshell" Bridges for a world title, most of the fight world chuckled. Social made a mockery…
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Carl Frampton: A career to be proud of
When Carl Frampton collapsed to canvas last Saturday against Jamel Herring, I let out an audible sigh. It was pretty obvious in the opening round that the little man nicknamed “The Jackel”…
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Why you gotta love Ted ‘The Big Cheese’ Cheeseman
Matinee idol he’s not. Pasty skin, protruding ears and a crooked nose that after most fights looks like it’s been run through a meat grinder. He’s hardly intimidating, looking more like a…