Chris Carlson
243 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Adames vs. Williams: It’s Showtime for Carlos Adames
Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime returns to Minneapolis for a tripleheader at the Armory, but this time it won’t involve a blizzard or below zero temps. Carlos Adames looks to stay in…
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Prograis, Tszyu, & Aleem: Keep the Train on the Track
Tim Tszyu (L) and Carlos Ocampo (R) posing during their weighin in Australia. The boxing world eagerly anticipates meaningful matchups ahead for Regis Progais, Tim Tszyu, and Ra’eese Aleem. All three fighters…
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Taylor vs. Lopez: Tough Talk, Let’s See Who Walks It
This Saturday night the lineal 140-pound title is at stake when former lineal lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez challenges current junior welterweight kingpin Josh Taylor. The trash talk hit a fever pitch during…
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Lopez vs. Conlan & Lara vs. Wood 2: Featherweight Festivities
The Mexican invasion commences this Saturday in a double dip of what should be all-action bouts giving fans in Manchester, Belfast, and across the world plenty to cheer about. In one of…
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Haney vs. Lomachenko: Lineal Battle of Craft and Skill
This Saturday night boxing fans are in for a treat when lineal champ Devin Haney faces Vasiliy Lomachenko in a battle of craft and skills. Highly skilled matchups like this one don’t…
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Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN
Moloney-Astrolabio could be the best fight this weekend. Showtime and ESPN main event bouts this Saturday are less than desirable if were being honest. Rollie Romero had no business getting a title…
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Alvarez vs. Ryder: Canelo’s Return Home Long Overdue
Canelo Alvarez returns to his homeland this weekend versus John Ryder in a stadium packed with 50,000 fans. Long overdue, Alvarez hasn’t fought in Mexico since November 26th, 2011 against Kermit Cintron.…
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Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: Leaders of the New School
Speed kills. When the rubber meets the road and whatever else cliché phrasing that fits the description for Saturday night’s major event live on Showtime PPV from the fight capital of the…
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Joyce vs. Zhang: Can Joe Zap Zhang to Continue Climb?
In the last few years the rise of prospect turned legit contender Joe Joyce has been an interesting one for a variety of reasons. Well in to his 30’s it was difficult…
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Less Is More Pertaining To ESPN, DAZN, & Showtime Colliding
This coming Saturday night is a perfect example of why the old saying “less is more” fits like a glove when it comes to the amount of boxing available since 2015. When…
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Anthony Joshua Returns vs. Franklin & Ramirez Challenges Dogboe
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this Saturday coming off back to back losses for the first time in his career. The opponent AJ will be facing Jermaine Franklin in his last…
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Benavidez vs. Plant: Marinated Beef Ready To Cook
Beef in boxing is an everyday thing us boxing fans get excited about especially at a press conference or weigh in. Beef tends to be somewhat manufactured to help sell a fight…
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Tszyu vs. Harrison: Fresh Blood or Jermell Charlo Trilogy?
The battle to face undisputed champion Jermell Charlo takes place this Saturday night broadcasting stateside on Showtime. In the main event Tim Tszyu faces Tony Harrison in what appears to be a…
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Figueroa vs. Magsayo: Featherweights Duke it out on Showtime
When Brandon Figueroa and Mark Magsayo bang gloves and the first bell rings you can expect these two warriors to engage early and often. If there is a feeling out process it…
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Matias vs. Ponce: Can’t Miss Scrap Brings Heat To Chilly Minneapolis
This Saturday night from bitter cold Minnesota, Subriel Matias takes on Jeremias Ponce headlining a tripleheader. The main event should produce enough heat in the ring to warm the audience in attendance.…
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Wood vs. Lara: Can Leigh Wood Pull Another Rabbit Out His Hat?
This Saturday Leigh Wood squares off against Mauricio Lara at the Nottingham Arena, streaming live on DAZN. We’ve seen a few upsets thus far in 2023. From Liam Smith to last week…
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Vargas vs. Foster: O’Shaquie’s Underdog Perception Rapidly Shrinking
In one corner we have a Rey Vargas vying for his 3rd title in three weight classes. In the other corner is O’Shaquie Foster a fighter many believe to be undervalued in…
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Boxing Spring Schedule has Sprung with More to Come
The way the boxing schedule petered out down the stretch of 2022 combined with fights that weren’t made to close the year has everyone who follows the sport in a bit of…
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Beterbiev vs. Yarde: A Puncher’s Chance
Is it too simple to think this Saturday that Anthony Yarde basically has a puncher’s chance to knock off Artur Beterbiev? Owner of 3-straps at the light heavyweight division Beterbiev has 18…
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Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith: Winner Faces Conor Benn?
This Saturday afternoon in the states streaming on DAZN and broadcasted by Sky Sports in the U.K., Chris Eubank Jr. challenges Liam Smith in the main event. The dust hasn’t necessarily settled…
