Jake Donovan
676 articles · The Sweet Science
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Khan: I’m Going To Win Crawford Fight With My Skills, Boxing IQ
By Jake Donovan
Amir Khan is well aware of the challenge in front of him, as well as how little of a chance he is being given according to the court of public opinion. It?s…
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Ugas: 100% I Want Porter Rematch, I Thought I Won The Fight
By Jake Donovan
By the time the final bell sounded to end his first career title fight, Yordenis Ugas thought for sure he found the perfect capper to an already remarkable comeback story. The Cuban…
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Porter: The Only Thing I Didn’t Want To Hear Was ‘Split Draw’
By Jake Donovan
At the end of 12 tightly contested rounds versus Yordenis Ugas, the only thing Shawn Porter seemed concerned about was whether the judges were able to decide a winner. In the end,…
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Porter: Spence, Pacquiao or Thurman – The Goal For Next Fight!
By Jake Donovan
Try to tell Shawn Porter that some risks just aren?t worth the reward, and he will respond in kind that such a way of thinking has no place in the pro ranks.…
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Spence: If Not For Garcia Call Out, Don’t Know Who I’d Be Fighting
By Jake Donovan
From the moment he advanced from prospect to contender and eventual welterweight titlist, Errol Spence quickly figured out his toughest challenge doesn?t reside in the ring. At least not until he?s able…
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Spence: I Don’t Care If The Odds Change In Garcia’s Favor
By Jake Donovan
Had Errol Spence paid much attention to early whispers suggesting a physical mismatch, he wouldn?t have any reason to enter the ring versus Mikey Garcia. But then, he?d also be left without…
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Nietes-Palicte II Purse Bid Canceled, Palicte Goes For Vacant Title
By Jake Donovan
From the moment it was assigned a purse bid hearing, the ordered 115-pound title fight rematch between defending titlist Donnie Nietes and mandatory challenger Aston Palicte was met with surprisingly significant interest…
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Nietes-Palicte Rematch Heading to 2/28 WBO Purse Bid Hearing
By Jake Donovan
The ordered super flyweight title fight between Donnie Nietes and Aston Palicte is now officially in the hands of the highest bidder. With the two sides unable to come to terms for…
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Palicte’s Team Prepared To Win Purse Bid For Nietes Rematch
By Jake Donovan
Not the lingering memories of their draw verdict last September nor landing on the wrong end of a potential 80/20 purse split will discourage Aston Palicte from pursuing a title fight rematch…
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Pacquiao-Broner Produces $6 Million Gate, 11,410 Tickets Sold
By Jake Donovan
Manny Pacquiao still boasts the ability to outperform most of the best welterweights in the ring and outdraw most other boxers at the box office. It still remains to be seen if…
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Pacquiao Open To Rematch, Mayweather Remains Noncommital
By Jake Donovan
For those who believed the outcome for the Pacquiao-Adrien Broner main event was a foregone conclusion and were more interested in Saturday?s Showtime Pay-Per-View telecast revealing a Pacquiao rematch with Floyd Mayweather,…
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Spence-Crawford And The Long Road To Nowhere
By Jake Donovan
The last time the top two welterweights in boxing happened to meet up in the same basketball arena and talk shop, it eventually resulted in the most lucrative event in the sport?s…
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Pacquiao-Broner Likely For January 19 in Las Vegas; Fox, Showtime In Play
By Jake Donovan
While the bout itself has yet to be formally announced, it?s entirely possible that by as early as Tuesday the heavily rumored showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner could very well…
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Nietes, Reveco Within Rehydration Limit For Flyweight Title Fight
By Jake Donovan
Juan Carlos Reveco was responsible for the only drop of scale drama during Friday's weigh-in for HBO's "Superfly 2" tripleheader, needing two tries to come within the 112-pound flyweight limit for his…
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Ryoichi Taguchi Tops Milan Melindo In Title Unification Clash
By Jake Donovan
The Fighter of the Year race has now officially concluded. Milan Melindo was unsuccessful in upsetting the apple cart, as his memorable run in 2018 came to a bitter close when Ryoichi…
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Crawford-Indongo Rapidly Approaching Sold-Out Ticket Status
By Jake Donovan
Terence Crawford has proven time and time again to be a box-office hit in his hometown. Taking the act an hour down the road hasn't affected that status in the least bit.…
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Jerwin Ancajas, Carlos Takam Score Big Stoppage Wins In Macao
By Jake Donovan
Jerwin Anacjas successfully registered the first defense of his super flyweigh title reign, scoring a 7th round injury stoppage over Jose Rodriguez in their headlining bout Sunday evening in Macao, China. The…
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Danny Garcia Eyes September Return, Clarifies Pacquiao Offer
By Jake Donovan
BIRMINGHAM?Danny Garcia came into town simply anticipating his role as expert analyst for this weekend?s edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Fox. What he didn?t expect was to have to offer…
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All-Star Awarded $8.5 Mill in Canelo Case; Golden Boy Exonerated
By Jake Donovan
Nearly six years of legal matters between All-Star Boxing and the tag team of Golden Boy Promotions and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez has finally reached a resolution. At least until the appeal process…
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Showtime Sues Top Rank: Mayweather-Pacquiao Legal Fee Dispute
By Jake Donovan
Even one full year later, boxing fans just can?t seem to shake off the massive letdown that came with the long-awaited and ultimately disappointing showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao…