Chris Carlson
243 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Rocha vs. Curiel: Someone’s getting tossed off the 147 ladder
The most intriguing matchup for this coming weekend is Alexis Rocha squaring off against prospect Raul Curiel this Saturday streaming live on DAZN. Four years ago Rocha was in a similar spot…
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Preview and Picks for Navarrete vs. Valdez 2 & Espinoza vs. Ramirez 2 on ESPN
This Saturday night a 2-pack of rematches take place live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+. Emanuel Navarrete versus Oscar Valdez and Rafael Espinoza against…
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Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: Birmingham Barnburner
On this Thanksgiving week in America let’s not waste any time getting into the meat and potatoes of this razor close matchup between Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai. Though Yafai is 31-years…
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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during Thursday's weighin One could argue that Friday nights Netflix main event pitting a 58-year old, long retired Mike Tyson in the same ring with a 27-year…
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Boots and Bam Headline Philly Card
Live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Jaron Ennis and Jessie Rodriguez co-headline a card streaming on DAZN. Ennis is in the main event in a rematch with Karen Chukhadzhian in…
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Conceicao vs. Foster 2: Second Time A Charm for Foster?
The rematch from a controversial decision that happened in July between Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster will stream live this Saturday on ESPN+. The vast majority of boxing folks believed Foster did…
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Catterall vs. Prograis: Is Regis Too Far Gone?
This Saturday afternoon in the states, Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis square off at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester streaming on DAZN. Catterall returns to the ring fresh off his best…
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Tszyu vs. Murtazaliev: Junior Middleweight Division Reboot Version 2.0
This Saturday night Tim Tszyu showcases his skills on the first installment of a PBC non-PPV card streaming live on Amazon. Jay Z has a song that begins with the lines, “Please…
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Beterbiev vs. Bivol: A Long Time Coming
This Saturday, boxing fans finally get the payoff of seeing the two best light heavyweights do battle in the ring for all the marbles. It’s been a long time coming to find…
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Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios: Stephen Fulton Awaits
Nick Ball makes his first title defense against a veteran boxer in Ronny Rios. This main event will be streaming live on ESPN+ in the States in case boxing fans hadn’t heard…
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Ryan vs. Mayer: Ladies First Friday at the Hulu Theatre in MSG on ESPN
Queen Latifah’s classic song ‘Ladies first’ is a great way to explain the surge woman’s boxing has received in the last few years. At times woman’s fights were stuck on the undercard…
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Joshua vs. Dubois: All-Brit Wembley Stadium Showdown
This Saturday afternoon in the States boxing fans get a treat with an all-British showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. This fight belongs exactly where it’s taking place in what will…
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Canelo vs. Berlanga: Mexico versus Puerto Rico
This Saturday night live on Amazon PPV, Canelo Alvarez takes on Edgar Berlanga in what is one of the most uninspiring matchups in this storied rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Honestly…
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Fights Worthwhile To Close 2024 Strong
Before long we'll be turning the clocks ahead as the leaves begin to turn colors and eventually drop in many parts of the world. Boxing in 2024 has been a series of…
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Mbilli vs. Derevyanckenko: Chicken Fodder
This Saturday night from Quebec City, Christian Mbilli takes on his toughest test to date in Sergiy Derevyanchenko. This event will be live on ESPN/ESPN+/ESPN Deportes. Mbilli is one of the most…
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Serhii Bohachuk vs. Vergil Ortiz: It’s About To Go Down
Big fight opportunities await Vergil Ortiz in the reloaded junior welterweight division. Names like Terence Crawford, Errol Spence, Jermell Charlo, Tim Tzysu, and many more seem to be on the table especially…
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Crawford vs. Madrimov: The Saudis Enter American Market
This Saturday night Saudi boxing dips a toe into the American market with pound for pounder Terrence Crawford and Israil Madrimov headlining. Madrimov is not an ideal ‘B’ side for Bud but…
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Boots Ennis Returns With Philadelphia On His Back
This Saturday night Jaron Ennis returns to the ring in a homecoming bout live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia streaming on DAZN. Recently Boots faced outside the ring issues in…
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Ioka vs. Martinez, Stevenson, Zepeda, & Under The Radar Bouts
On paper it appears that 2 of the 3 main events this weekend feature long odds in favor of the ‘A’ side. The one standout as a headliner is a unification bout…
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Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Bam Rodriguez: Youth Must Be Served
Streaming live on DAZN from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Bam Rodriguez challenges lineal champion Juan Francisco Estrada. This being a highly anticipated matchup for more than one reason, first being…
