Manouk Akopyan
106 articles · Rappler
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Spence Says Canelo Fight ‘Sounds Good, It Could Happen, I Don’t See Why Not’
Errol Spence Jr. is currently fully focused on facing Terence Crawford on July 29 for the undisputed welterweight title. A rematch clause will likely be exercised by the loser, and a sequel…
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Spence: It’s Common Sense Why Crawford Is Betting Favorite, But I’m Realistic, Keep Defying Odds
Many believe the undisputed welterweight matchup between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford is a 50/50 fight, but if you ask a series of sportsbooks, they have a slightly different opinion as…
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Crawford Says Spence’s Size Doesn’t Matter: I’ve Been Smallest But Strongest My Entire Life
Terence Crawford kicked off his career in 2008 as a lightweight and competed in the weight class until 2014, winning a world title along the way. Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) then became…
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Spence Says Crawford Fight Negotiations Grueling, Tough Obstacles Due To Terence’s Demands
Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford will finally face off in a fight that is around a half-decade in the making. Their date with undisputed welterweight championship destiny will arrive July 29…
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Canelo Alvarez Promises To Retire If He Loses To Ryder: If He Beats Me, I’m Done
Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez could call it quits if he loses to WBO mandatory challenger John Ryder tonight. Immediately after the weigh-in Friday, the -1600 betting favorite Alvarez told DAZN…
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Canelo Alvarez ($110 Million) Ranks No. 5 On Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Athletes List
Canelo Alvarez continues to be boxing’s biggest breadwinner. With an estimated total earnings of $110 million, the undisputed super middleweight champion is the world’s fifth highest-paid athlete, according to a new report…
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Mikey Garcia Predicts That Terence Crawford Will Beat Errol Spence
The much-anticipated bout between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. officially fell through the cracks on Oct. 20 after monthslong negotiations when Crawford announced he’d instead be fighting David Avanesyan on Dec.…
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Andre Ward: Golovkin ‘Literally Just Showed Up To Get A Check’ Against Canelo
Andre Ward (32-0, 16 KOs) was a rough and rugged fighter during his heyday, and his fierce style has transitioned behind the microphone as an analyst for ESPN in the retirement phase…
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Mark Magsayo can be the next face of Philippine boxing if he beats Rey Vargas
HOLLYWOOD -- As Manny Pacquiao ended his legendary career losing to Yordenis Ugas, protege Mark Magsayo shined bright on his idol's undercard with a vicious come-from-behind knockout victory against Julio Ceja. Pacquiao…
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Golovkin: Canelo’s Wrongs Won’t Be Forgotten, It Stays With You
LOS ANGELES – After fighting to a split draw in Sept. 2017, Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin were supposed to square off once again in May 2018. However, in March 2018, Alvarez…
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Canelo: Golovkin Fought D-Class Opponents Waiting For Last Payday, I’m Going To Retire Him
LOS ANGELES – Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin kicked off the promotional tour of their much-anticipated trilogy fight on Friday at The Hollywood Legion Theater, and there was no love lost between…
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Dmitry Bivol defeats Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision in stunning upset
WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol dominates against four-belt champ Canelo Álvarez in a shocking unanimous decision victory. Combat sports reporter Manouk Akopyan will be providing end-to-end coverage around Saul “Canelo” Álvarez’s…
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Tyson Fury Teases Hybrid Fight With Francis Ngannou Following Whyte Win
Tyson Fury remained non-committal to his professional boxing career immediately following his sixth-round knockout win against Dillian Whyte on Saturday night in front of over 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in London.…
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Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith to Take Place at MSG in New York in Late June, Says Arum
A three-belt light heavyweight unification showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. appears imminent to take place this summer, Top Rank boss Bob Arum has revealed. “That will take place in…
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Tyson Fury: Oleksandr Usyk Looks Like Muhammad Ali Compared To Useless Bum Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury never passes up on the opportunity to take a jab toward fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua, and the case was again the same during the WBC champion’s most recent interview…
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Canelo Álvarez knocks out Caleb Plant to become undisputed middleweight champion
Canelo Álvarez defeats Caleb Plant by knockout in the 11th round to become boxing’s undisputed middleweight champion in Las Vegas on Saturday night. LAS VEGAS — Canelo Álvarez became the first undisputed…
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Crawford: A Dominating Win Over Porter Will Boost Status As Pound-For-Pound No. 1
Terence Crawford will be presented with the toughest test of his 13-year professional career when he takes on Shawn Porter next month in an ESPN+ pay-per-view show at the Mandalay Bay in…
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Shawn Porter: I’m On The Brink Of Hall Of Fame Induction With Crawford Win
Shawn Porter is supremely confident that he’s on the doorstep of immortality and enshrinement in Canastota, New York should he beat three-division titlist Terence Crawford on Nov. 20. “I’m sure I’m on…
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Malik Scott Reveals Wilder Broke Hand, Says Fury Was ‘Greater’ Than Deontay
Trainer Malik Scott has revealed that Deontay Wilder suffered an injury to his hand during the trilogy loss to Tyson Fury. “We saw the doctor afterward, everything was cool. He's got a…
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Deontay Wilder Proclaims He’s ‘Rejuvenated, Reinvented’ For Tyson Fury Fight
Deontay Wilder is coming off a career-low and debilitating defeat to Tyson Fury, but his confidence is still sky-high heading into the trilogy fight. (photo by Ryan Hafey) “You’re looking at a…