Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Loma vs Rigo prediction: Expect a more aggressive, bloodthirsty Cuban
Yes, the title is accurate. When Guillermo Rigondeaux fights, there?s always that looming fear we?ll need a few No Doze pills to get through it. Will we see that all-too-familiar overly-cautious version…
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Shabranskyy: Why he’s the right opponent for Kovalev, not Barrera
Former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev faces Vyacheslav Shabranskyy Saturday night on HBO. The vacant WBO light heavyweight title will be at-stake. Previously, there was talk of Kovalev facing red hot Cuban…
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Manny Pacquiao: Why PacMan should leave the Senate
If the Filipino Congress is anything like the American Congress, serving can be frustrating. In the States, an inspired young man or woman will run for office, get elected and start her/his…
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Joshua vs Wilder money: Why the Brit has great leverage
Don't expect the mega heavyweight showdown between champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to happen before September 2018. Why? Money. Match-up delays persist in boxing for one reason - Not enough public…
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Spence vs Peterson purse: Oscar is exactly right
Boxing phenom and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr will face former belt holder Lamont Peterson on January 20th, nearly 8 months after the former's title-taking win over Kell Brook. When informed…
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Adrien Broner: Why AB might be getting another title shot despite recent loss
Those who thought Adrien Broner's (33-3, 24 KO) loss to Mikey Garcia in July would be the end of AB on the big stage were wrong. According to Alex Vaysfeld, manager of…
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Joshua vs Wilder date: Why Team Joshua is reluctant at this moment
WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KO) vs WBC kingpin Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KO), already one of boxing's most desired match-ups, got even hotter last night. In a mesmerizing performance,…
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Mayweather vs McGregor: Floyd’s cryptic effort will remain a mystery
The uber high-profile boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, which took place last August, left many asking several questions which are likely to be hot topics for years. First: Was…
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Anthony Joshua next fight: Why Big Baby makes big sense
After that exciting scrap with Carlos Takam tonight, who will WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (19-0, 19 KO) fight next? ?Jarrell Miller?s making a lot of noise right now,? promoter Eddie Hearn…
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Manny Pacquiao: Wladimir Klitschko, and exactly why PacMan might be finished with boxing
Manny Pacquiao lost a controversial decision to Jeff Horn in July. And regardless of what we think about the verdict, that version of Pacquiao appeared to be a far cry from the…
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Canelo vs Golovkin scoring controversy: Why even round scoring would solve a lot
It happened again. Another scoring controversy in boxing. Last night, the world's best middleweights battled to a 12 round draw in an exciting, action-packed affair. And while most, including yours truly, had…
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Horn vs Skeete odds (early): Manny Pacquiao and Australia take heed
Until last week, it was believed fight legend Manny Pacquiao would rematch Jeff Horn as the former had been expected to exercise his rematch clause. However, due to Manny's obligations in the…
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Miguel Cotto: Everyone wants a piece
Win, lose or draw, fight legend Miguel insists his next fight will be his last. And if that fight doesn't happen by December 31, we may have already seen the last of…
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Joshua vs Wilder prediction: Not everyone favors the Brit
They are considered by many as the best heavyweights in the world.... IBF/WBA Champ Anthony Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) and WBC Champ Deontay Wilder (38-0, 37 KOs). Their combined record is an…
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Pacquiao vs Horn 2: What happens if Jeff loses in November?
Manny Pacquiao is interested in executing his right to an immediate rematch with Jeff Horn but will forego the "immediacy" part. Due to his obligations in congress, Senator Pacquiao cannot commit to…
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Jeff Horn: Next fight options post Pacquiao announcement
The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and newly-crowned welterweight champion Jeff Horn won't happen this year after all. "On behalf of the Philippines government, he (Pacquiao) will be part of a delegation that…
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Canelo vs Golovkin winner: Is Sergiy Derevyanchenko on tap?
Maybe it's too soon to start thinking about who's next for the winner of the September 16th middleweight showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. ... And maybe it isn't. Depending on…
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Mayweather vs McGregor number of punches landed: Deceptive!
Following UFC star Conor McGregor's loss to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather last night, in what was little more than an "exhibition" or glorified sparring session, many are praising Conor for his (presumed)…
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Mayweather vs McGregor drug testing details
Several hours ago, it was announced that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones failed a drug prior to his title-taking win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 last month in Anaheim, California.…
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Wladimir Klitschko: Retirement already hurting heavyweight division
Heavyweight boxing, for the first time since the 1990s, started generating momentum in 2015, culminating with Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko last April. Perhaps one of the best fights in heavyweight championship…