Michael Rosenthal
557 articles · SignOnSanDiego.com
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Weekend Review: Vasiliy Lomachenko reminded us of how special he is
I don’t know whether Lomachenko can beat 135-pound rivals Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis, two rising young stars. Stevenson mirrors the Ukrainian in terms of pure skill but he’s younger by a…
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Weekend Review: Canelo Alvarez gave vintage performance. David Benavidez next?
A critical look at the past week in boxing BIGGEST WINNER Canelo Alvarez Alvarez probably isn’t the best fighter in the world pound-for-pound, as he suggested after his one-sided decision over Jaime…
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Report: Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance before Devin Haney fight
Ryan Garcia failed two drug tests taken before his fight with Devin Haney on April 20 in Brooklyn, New York, ESPN is reporting. The 140-pound contender tested positive for the performance enhancing…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia: 5 questions (and answers) going into the fight
Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring Saturday on DAZN Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he’ll defend the undisputed 168-pound championship against Jaime Munguia. The Mexican superstar had planned to…
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The Ryan Garcia show is ready to take off after upset of Devin Haney
We don’t know whether or to what extent Ryan Garcia is off his rocker. He exhibited signs of serious issues in the lead-up to his fight against Devin Haney on Saturday, acting…
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Weekend Review: Raymond Ford, Jake Paul KOs, Amanda Serrano’s bizarre fate
A critical look at the past week in boxing BIGGEST WINNER I Raymond Ford That’s how you make a statement. Ford, the talented 24-year-old from Camden, New Jersey, was in big trouble…
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Weekend Review: Jaime Munguia has earned place among top 168-pounders
A critical look at the past week in boxing BIGGEST WINNER Jaime Munguia Let’s be clear: David Benavidez – not Jaime Munguia – deserves the first crack at undisputed 168-pound champion Canelo…
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Fighter of the Year: Terence Crawford made the decision process easy
Many people seem to believe that a boxer must have multiple fights to be considered for Fighter of the Year. Not us. Sometimes a single victory is so monumental that it carries…
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Fighter of the Month: Naoya Inoue continues to fight like a ‘Monster’
Can anyone compete with Naoya Inoue? The answer to that question appears to be “no.” Marlon Tapales gave the gifted Japanese star more resistance than most of his opponents but he suffered…
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Fight Week: Naoya Inoue will try to make more history against Marlon Tapales
Pound-for-pounder Naoya Inoue will attempt to become a two-time undisputed champion when he faces fellow 122-pound titleholder Marlon Tapales on Tuesday. NAOYA INOUE (25-0, 22 KOs) vs. MARLON TAPALES (37-3, 19 KOs)…
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Jermall Charlo outclasses game, but overmatched Jose Benavidez Jr. in return
Jermall Charlo made a successful return. The middleweight champ, fighting for the first time after a 2½-year layoff to deal with his mental health, defeated brave, but overmatched Jose Benavidez Jr. by…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: A breakdown from 5 standpoints
This is one of Canelo Alvarez’s most interesting matchups in years. Jermell Charlo, the hot 154-pound champion, is moving up two weight classes to challenge a 168-pound king many believe is in…
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Pound-for-pound: Rankings could look different after Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo
Super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez’s pay-per-view defense against Jermell Charlo on Saturday in Las Vegas might shake up Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound rankings. And it might not. The Top 15 list (plus five…
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Pound-for-pound: Oleksandr Usyk now has his chance to make a statement
Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue bolstered their claims on the top spot on most pound-for-pound lists with spectacular knockout victories recently, Crawford over Errol Spence Jr. and Inoue over Stephen Fulton Jr.…
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Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.: 3 key victories for both men
Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford have turned in many impressive performances in their decorated careers. That’s one reason their pay-per-view fight for the undisputed 147-pound championship on Saturday night at T-Mobile…
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Terence Crawford needed showdown with Errol Spence Jr. to prove he’s great
Terence Crawford desperately needed to fight Errol Spence Jr. He’s not hurting financially, although the eight-figure windfall he’ll receive after their fight for the undisputed 147-pound championship Saturday – by far the…
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Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.: 15 numbers that provide some perspective
The pay-per-view showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. for the undisputed welterweight championship Saturday in Las Vegas is fascinating on many levels. You can start with the fact that Crawford…
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Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: Boxing Junkie 5-Point Analysis
The 136-pound fight between young stars Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is surrounded by a lot of hoopla. Underneath is a fascinating boxing…
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Oscar De La Hoya: Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia ‘know how to play the game’
Oscar De La Hoya doesn’t really believe that boxing needs to be saved. The Hall of Fame boxer-turned-promoter was merely appling a familiar slogan – “the fight to save boxing” – to…
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Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia fighting for ultimate title on Saturday
One of the primary marketing elements promoters love to exploit is missing from the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight Saturday in Las Vegas: Not a single title is at stake. And guess what?…