Allan Cerf
52 articles · DogHouseBoxing.com
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Carl Frampton vs. Jamel Herring: Toss-up fight between two great guys
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: This Saturday 3 April, 2021, from exotic Caesars Bluewaters, Dubai, it’s Carl “The Jackal’” Frampton vs. Jamel ‘Semper Fi’ Herring for Herring’s WBO strap. EPSN 2 USA, Channel 5 and free,…
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Alexander Povetkin will need Udacha (luck) in his rematch with Dillian Whyte
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: From Gibraltar (site not announced) on March 27, 2021, it’s Alexander ‘Sasha’ Povetkin vs. Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte, rematch, (Sky Sports, DAZN). Some belt, Diamond or Zircon – will be…
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Maxboxing 2020 Upset of the Year: Teofimo Lopez defeats Vasyl Lomachenko
By Allan Cerf
The warning signs were there for all to see – for those willing to see. Lomachenko had just defeated soundly – but without brilliance, the taller Luke Campbell. And here was Vasyl…
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Mairis Briedis vs. Yuniel Dorticos: Uppercut could be the key
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, September 26, 2020 (Happy Birthday Roxane) from The Plazmedia Broadcasting Center, Munich, Germany (DAZN) it’s Mairis Briedis of Latvia vs. Yuniel Dorticos of Cuba, for the IBF belt and (second)…
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The needle and the damage done: Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte
By Allan Cerf
Hello, everyone. John Raspanti, editor and I, trust all are safe and as happy as can be in an incredibly eventful and in some ways, terrible year without precedent. Particulars: 22 August…
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Young blood: Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia – who wins?
By Allan Cerf
It seems one can only do so many mythical matchups! During this enforced lull we fans think about boxing but there is no boxing – so we continue to think about it.…
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The final mythical match-up: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Allan Cerf
This is the final mythical matchup in 2020 – we hope you enjoyed the series. If you have suggestions for next year’s six mythical fights – let us know! In the case…
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Mythical match-up four: Roberto Duran versus Pernell Whitaker
By Allan Cerf
One of the fun things in boxing is “what if?” scenarios. Could Japan’s ‘Monster’ Inouye, beat Éder Jofre? What would really happen if Terence Crawford threw hands with Homicide Hank Armstrong? Would…
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Manny Pacquiao versus Mikey Garcia-Parallel Worlds
By Allan Cerf
The talk is of a potential Manny Pacquiao versus Mikey Garcia fight. Maxboxing.com, whose outstanding editor and lead writer is John Raspanti, has asked me to give my thoughts. As this fight…
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Still talented Jorge Linares stops Carlos Morales
By Allan Cerf
One of my favorite fighters in the last fifteen years or so, Jorge Linares, showed his still-considerable class by beating a pretty good fighter, Carlos Morales, Friday night by powerful KO. It’s…
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Heartthrob vs. Argentine slugger – Ryan Garcia takes on Francisco Fonseca
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On Feb. 14, 2020 at Honda Center, Anaheim, CA. (DAZN) it’s Ryan, “The Flash” Garcia vs. Francisco Fonseca of Argentina, Lightweights. Background: 21-year-old heartthrob, Ryan Garcia of Los Angeles, takes on…
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30 days out: ‘Don’t look down’ Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On Feb. 22, it’s Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury, lineal heavyweight champion of the world, versus WBC titleholder Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder, the “world’s hardest puncher” for a “part” of the heavyweight…
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Gervonta Davis vs. Yuriokis Gamboa
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, December 28, 2019, it’s Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa - lightweights for the vacant WBA World Lightweight Title. Live, State Farm Arena, Atlanta,Ga (Showtime). Background: Floyd Mayweather is no…
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The 30-something club-one great-Terence Crawford vs. Egidijus Kavaliauskas
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On December 14, 2019 from famed Madison Square Garden, NY, NY (ESPN) it’s Terence “Bud’ Crawford vs. Egidijus Kavaliauskas for the WBO title. Background: Why is Crawford, 32, fighting Kavaliauskas, 31?…
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Matt Korobov vs. Chris Eubank Jr: From Russia with Yawn?
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On Saturday, December 7, 2019 from Barclays Center, NY, NY (Showtime) it’s Matt Korobov vs. Chris Eubank, Jr. Middleweights for Interim WBA Title. Background: This is another ‘crossroads’ fight – aren’t…
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Yokohama Monster Vs. Filipino Flash – Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: November 7, 2019 From the Super Arena in Saitama Japan (DAZN) its Naoya ?Monster? Inoue vs. Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire for the WBA and IBF Belts and WBSS honors. Note:…
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The Hammer and the Nail: Artur Beterbiev fights Oleksandr Gvozdyk
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On October 18, 2019 from the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia (ESPN) it?s light heavyweight champions ?King? Artur Beterbiev (IBF) vs. Oleksandr ?The Nail? Gvozdyk (WBC) fighting for both world titles. Background: Sparks…
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Shawn Porter ‘Locked and loaded’ Ten questions, ten answers
By Allan Cerf
In the most important fight of his 11-year professional career, Shawn Porter faces undefeated Errol Spence Jr. on September 28 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Shawn took timeout from…
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Only in boxing: Things that go ‘huh’ – Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Dewayne Beamon
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: On August 24,2019, at Centro De Usos, Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico (DAZN) it?s Juan ?El Gallo? Francisco Estrada, versus Dewayne ?Stop Running? Beamon, Super Flyweights. Background: Estrada is the man that gave…
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Clearly blurred – Demetrius Andrade vs. Maciej Sulecki
By Allan Cerf
Particulars: Saturday, June 29, 2019, from Dunkin Doughnuts Center, Providence Road Island and DAZN, it?s Demetrius ?Boo-Boo? Andrade vs. Maciej Sulecki, middleweights. Background: I see this as a stay busy fight for…