Allan Cerf
52 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Maxboxing 2023 Knockout of the Year
By Allan Cerf
Guys, there were many knockouts to consider in 2023. The honor of selecting the best goes to Maxboxing.com Editor-in-Chief, John Raspanti. He selected Nakatani’s electrifying KO. I agree. Most boxing fans –…
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Live from Koto-Ku, Tokyo, Japan: Naoya Inoue fights Marlon Tapales, round by round
By Allan Cerf
Round 1: Inoue wins round. Slow pace, even for a feeling out round. Round 2: Inoue wins round. I have no idea what Tapales is playing at. He looks tense. Who wouldn’t…
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Believe the hype – Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 2023, (Boxing Day UK) from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, it’s the best day-late ever, X-mas gift. Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue vs. Marlon ‘Nightmare’ Tapales (ESPN +) Unification…
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Terence Crawford versus Errol Spence Jr. – Eyes on the Prize
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On Saturday, July 29, 2023, from T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, it’s Errol“The Truth” Spence versus Terrence ‘Bud’ Crawford, for the undisputed Welterweight Crown! Background: How did we get here? This ‘sudden…
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Payday! Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder
By Allan Cerf
Background: Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Estadio Akron Chivas Stadium, in Zapopan, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, it’s Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. John “The Gorilla” Ryder, Super Middleweights (DAZN). Dudes are fighting for –…
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Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zang – The Sundial vs. The Ancient
By Allan Cerf
On Saturday April 15, from East London, England (ESPN + and BT Sport1 HD) it’s Zhilei “Bing Bang” Zhang, vs. Joe, ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce (really big) heavyweights. (You’ll notice my own nicknames for…
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David vs. Goliath – Bud Crawford vs. David Avanesyan
By Allan Cerf
Bud is on fire. He’s arrived at the right time in the right place: Today’s “fight infrequently era” where his tremendous talent and timing – as long as the streak lasts, will…
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Vasyl Lomachenko fights on
By Allan Cerf
On October 29, 2022, from Madison Square Garden Theater, NY, NY (ESPN +), it’s Vasiliy "High-Tech" Lomachenko (Ukraine) vs. Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz, from Puerto Rico. Background: So, it’s High-Tech vs. The…
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Fight preview: Shakur Stevenson faces Robson Conceicao
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Friday (not Saturday) from Prudential Arena Newark, New Jersey (ESPN): It’s Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson ‘Nino,’ Conceição, of Brazil. Background: Stevenson is rightfully thought of as the next great thing –…
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Fight preview: Vergil Ortiz vs. Michael Mckinson – why ask why?
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, August 6, 2022, from Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas: Vergil Ortiz vs. Michael “The Problem” McKinson, USA vs. Britain, welterweights. (DAZN.) Background: Ortiz fought four times in 2019 - extraordinary…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Dimitry Bivol: No way to win?
By Allan Cerf
Dimitry Bivol, a skillful light heavyweight,is a man with a problem. Canelo Alvarez is an outstanding fighter who has shown an incredible ability to adapt and improve. Ringside judges and referees love…
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Artur Beterbiev talks about his next fight and desire to be unified light heavyweight champion
By Allan Cerf
Very recently I interviewed the exciting and powerful Light Heavyweight, Artur Beterbiev – his manager Damir, was also on the phone. Both were as friendly and accommodating as can be. Maxboxing.com hopes…
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Careers on the line as Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora meet again
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Manchester arena, England, it’s Joseph Parker vs. Derek ‘War’ Chisora, Heavyweights. (DAZN). Backstory: Both fighters are veterans, particularly Chisora. We’ve seen them in action, know what…
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Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr. – to fight or to jaw
By Allan Cerf
No way Teofimo will position himself on the exact end of anyone’s punches, where they have maximum power. The other issue is that Kambosos has to reset to throw combinations. Particulars: Saturday,…
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Preview: Jamel Herring vs. Shakur Stevenson
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: WBC world champion Jamel ’Semper Fi’ Herring vs. Shakur ’Fearless’ Stevenson at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, broadcast on ESPN. Relative youth vs. experience. Throw in a heaping helping of talent and…
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Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. John Riel Casimero preview: Does the old Cuban wizard have enough left to win?
By Allan Cerf
Guillermo Rigondeaux’s aura of invincibility was forever burst by the esteemed Lomachenko in 2017, just as the Ukrainian’s aura was burst forever by the also-superb Teofimo Lopez. Rigondeaux was shocked at this…
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All the belts are on the line – Jermell Charlo fights Brian Castano
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: This Saturday, July 17, 2021 from AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX (Showtime) it’s Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Carlos Castaño for all the Junior Middleweight belts. Background: Nothin’ like a title fight…
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Naoya “The Monster” Inoue defends his title against mandatory challenger Michael Dasmarinas
By Allan Cerf
Inoue is actually an accomplished defensive fighter and at times, glides around the ring as if floating. We all know about his punching power and punch quality. Particulars: From Las Vegas, June,…
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New vs old? Devin Haney fights Jorge Linares this Saturday
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, May 29, 2021, from ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada it’s Devin “The Dream” Haney vs. Jorge “El Nino de Oro” Linares, Lightweights. Background: As…
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The battle of the scales: Andy Ruiz vs. Chris Arreola
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson California, it’s: Andy ‘Destroyer’ Ruiz, Jr. vs. Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola. The bad news, it’s a Fox Sports PPV and…