Chris Carlson
243 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Garcia vs. Fortuna: Is Ryan Garcia Focused On Tank Too Much?
This Saturday night from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Ryan Garcia faces Javier Fortuna streaming live on DAZN. Fortuna’s underrated skills, punch activity, and awkward southpaw style could make for…
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Magsayo vs. Vargas & Chisora vs. Pulev 2 Headline Weekend Action
This Saturday headlining main events here in the states and abroad feature newly crowned champion in Mark Magsayo, facing a tough style matchup in Rey Vargas as part of a Showtime tripleheader.…
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Garcia vs. Malignaggi: Can the “Magic Man” pull a trick out of his hat to upset Danny Garcia?
Danny Garcia & Paulie Malignaggi do battle in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center this Saturday night live on ESPN. Daniel Jacobs faces Sergio Mora which represents his toughest test since being stopped…
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The battle for leverage is at the heart of the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio negotiations
As the world turns in the 5 year soap opera that is the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio negotiations one thing is for certain. Leverage is the core issue amongst ego, pride, and money.…
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Alvarado vs. Rios 3: Who will be the last man standing?
A third installment of the spirited ongoing battle between Mike Alvarado vs. Brandon Rios should be, barring a draw, decided this Saturday night on HBO. The fighter that has more left in…
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Khan vs. Alexander: East meets West at the crossroads
Contender crossroads is the theme heading into Saturday nights Showtime main event from the MGM Grand in the city that never sleeps Las Vegas. If Amir wins he will be in line…
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Hopkins vs. Kovalev: The legend of longevity versus the Krusher
Once again in a major fight, Bernard Hopkins will be the underdog entering the ring against Sergey Kovalev, live from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on HBO. The Krusher…
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SOLIMAN vs TAYLOR: BAD INTENTIONS IN BILOXI
Jermain Taylor returns from a sabbatical of sorts to challenge Sam Soliman for his IBF middleweight belt. The card will be broadcasted live on Espn2 from the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino…
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Stevens vs. N’Dam: Where the rubber meets the road
Stevens. Espn2 Friday Night Fights is back, but not for the season, rather a double dip of sorts that kicks off Wednesday night in Southern California at the Barker Hangar. The winner…
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Mayweather vs. Maidana 2: To box or not to box is the question
Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana will meet once again at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Saturday night live on Showtime PPV. Will Chino's melee create "Mayhem", or will it be muscle…
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The problem returns home and the machine plans feast on Ortiz?s ?0?
Adrien Broner put his foot down in order to obtain home field advantage in the city of Cincinnati against the sturdy Emmanuel Taylor. Coming off a fight of the year win, Lucas…
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Gonzalez vs. Yaegashi + Estrada vs. Segura = Flyweight Wars
The Flyweight division doesn't normally get the same attention or recognition as the fighters do at Welterweight, Super Middleweight, or the heavily debated Super Bantamweight. This week on two smaller networks beIN…
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Porter vs. Brook: The proof is in the pudding for Kell Brook in this East vs. West showdown
The time is here and now for Brit Kell Brook to prove to the world that he is a top notch fighter at the glamour welterweight division. The ever improving Shawn Porter…
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SHOWTIME TRIPLE A WASTE OF PREMIUM CABLE BUDGET
In 2014 Showtime/Golden Boy/Al Haymon have been walking a very thin line between showcase mismatches and entertaining matchmaking. This Saturdays Showtime Tripleheader from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York screams showcase…
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Kovalev “The Krusher” back on the Boardwalk & Rios vs Chaves potential FOTY
Brandon Rios and Diego Chaves look to steal the show in Las Vegas. The ?Krusher? returns in a stay busy fight from Atlantic City, in this dual site card broadcasted by HBO…
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GENNNADY GOLOVKIN: GOOD BOY WITH BAD INTENTIONS
Gennady Golovkin was built on HBO's ?Boxing After Dark? and has become just that, bad. Golovkin has already passed the eye test now he will encounter a new style test versus Daniel…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara: Winner enters elite ranks
To the victor goes the spoils? which includes an upgrade to elite status for winner of Showtime?s PPV main event this Saturday night, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,…
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Crawford vs. Gamboa: The Guant?namo cyclone headed straight down tornado alley
Omaha gets its first title fight in over 40 years this Saturday on HBO with a matchup of speed, wits, and power that may not create explosive action. It will however bring…
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The Ghost returns, a crossroads fight, and two decorated amateurs round out Showtime Triple
Who will be left behind when Devon Alexander and Jesus Soto Karass meet at the crossroads? Decorated amateurs square off creating a Featherweight (contender) belt holder. Robert ?the ghost? Guerrero returns after…
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Provodnikov vs. Algieri: The Siberian Freight Train makes a stop in Brooklyn
2013 was a tremendous year for boxing and rise of Ruslan Provodnikov was well documented in the media with the most notable example being HBO's 2 days. If scripted, his real life…
