Dylan Hernandez
34 articles · Los Angeles Times
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Despite obvious drawbacks, the GGG-Canelo fight was all that
Didn?t agree with the decision Saturday night? Believe that Gennady Golovkin won the fight? Outraged by the 118-110 scorecard for Canelo Alvarez that was turned in by judge Adalaide Byrd? There?s nothing…
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Clash of styles could set up classic in Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin don?t have particularly colorful personalities, making the buildup to their fight Saturday night unusually civil, if not downright boring. No clever or vulgar one-liners, no racial tensions,…
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Mayweather-McGregor isn’t just a mismatch; it might be dangerous
If I ever have to borrow money from a bank again, I hope Bob Bennett is my loan officer. Bennett is the executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission that regulates combat…
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Fans will be the losers, again, of Floyd Mayweather’s latest extravaganza
If Saturday night unfolds as expected, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will have his arm raised in a boxing ring for the 50th time. In the stands at T-Mobile Arena and in front of…
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The one thing we don’t want to discuss about Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor
Floyd Mayweather Jr. reached under the table and tapped the leg of his longtime adviser with the back of his left hand. As the pack of reporters waited for Mayweather?s response, it…
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Canelo Alvarez’s domination of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was a glorified sparring session
What was the point of this? The thought almost certainly entered the mind of anyone watching the predictably lopsided beating Canelo Alvarez administered Saturday night to overmatched Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The…
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Canelo Alvarez doesn’t want WBC’s new title
Boxing wouldn?t be boxing without a controversy involving one of the sport?s cartel-like sanctioning bodies. So here we go again. Leading up to his showdown against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday,…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. wants fight against Canelo Alvarez to be epic, but his reputation precedes him
The week leading up to the most anticipated boxing match of the year started with a triumphant declaration from Mexico?s greatest-ever champion. ?We?re ready for the fight,? Julio Cesar Chavez said in…
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Bernard Hopkins, outsider-turned-insider, prepares for final fight, against Joe Smith Jr
LOS ANGELES: The old philosopher leaned forward. "There's a pattern here," he whispered as if revealing a secret. "The pattern is the DNA of who you are." Bernard Hopkins went on like…
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Ward vs. Kovalev hopes to bring the buzz
LAS VEGAS ? When Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev made their grand arrivals at the MGM Grand earlier this week, the crowds that awaited them were modest in size. There was little…
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Andre Ward’s legs, as much as his punch, will be key in title fight against Sergey Kovalev
Strip down the light heavyweight championship fight on Saturday night to its essence and it comes down to one question. What kind of fighter is Andre Ward at 32 years old? This…
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Andre Ward reflects on his struggle to become a popular champion
Andre Ward has an African American mother. He looks African American and he knows society views him as African American. As he wondered aloud about why this should influence his boxing career…
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Sergey Kovalev, a ‘nasty guy’ in the ring yet traumatized by tragedy
Sergey Kovalev had some business to attend to in order to set up the most important night of his boxing career. A fight in defense of his light heavyweight championships against Isaac…
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With the appeal of pay-per-view fights disappearing, boxing really is on the ropes
This column will start with a consumer-friendly warning: I?m writing about boxing. So if you want to direct your attention to our Dodgers or Rams coverage, go ahead. You probably should. Because…