As the rounds ticked by and the competitive juices flowed, WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford cranked up the pressure in the later rounds and scored two quick knockdowns in the tenth, becoming the first fighter to stop Shawn Porter in Showtime’s 36-fight pro career. At the post-fight press conference afterwards, Porter announced his retirement. Continue reading “Crawford crunches Porter, earns R10 TKO in fifth WBO welterweight title defence”
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Crawford feels a dominant win vs. Porter will justify his pound-for-pound status
Ahead of his fifth WBO welterweight title defence on November 20 against Shawn Porter, Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) believes a dominant victory over the two-time divisional titlist will reinforce his claim for world #1 in the pound-for-pound stakes as far as boxing is concerned. Continue reading “Crawford feels a dominant win vs. Porter will justify his pound-for-pound status”
After decimating Liam Taylor, David Avanesyan eyes Yordenis Ugas title fight
Having made the fourth defence of his European welterweight title on Saturday, the 33-year-old Russian (28-3-1, 16 KOs) wants a return to world level after defeats by Lamont Peterson and Egidijus Kavaliauskas on his last two US visits in big bouts. His trainer Carl Greaves and manager Neil Marsh emphasised that belief, after his emphatic showing this past weekend. Continue reading “After decimating Liam Taylor, David Avanesyan eyes Yordenis Ugas title fight”
If Bud is the division’s pinnacle, will Shawn Porter finally rise to the occasion?
Ahead of his latest world title attempt on November 20, two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) described Terence Crawford as the pinnacle of opposition. Can he end a run of close yet losing decisions against the division’s elite, or will it be more of the same?
Terence Crawford excited to silence his doubters vs. Shawn Porter on Nov. 20
It’ll be 371 days since WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford’s last in-ring appearance by the time he steps into the Michelob Ultra Arena on November 20, but while mandatory challenger Shawn Porter represents Bud’s biggest test yet – it’s something he’s used to hearing. Continue reading “Terence Crawford excited to silence his doubters vs. Shawn Porter on Nov. 20”
Conor Benn vows to produce big display against Adrian Granados on Saturday
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Although their initial bout was postponed after Conor Benn’s positive COVID-19 test, the 24-year-old welterweight prospect recovered and Eddie Hearn moved this matchup onto the Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara II card in Leeds this weekend. Benn (18-0, 12 KOs) believes he’ll start getting the respect he deserves at 147lbs worldwide and Saturday is where he continues… Continue reading “Conor Benn vows to produce big display against Adrian Granados on Saturday”
Rematch Yordenis Ugas or retire? Assessing the Manny Pacquiao predicament
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Despite a competitive first-half showing, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao could have no complaints last Saturday as WBC welterweight titlist Yordenis Ugas eased past him with a UD victory (115-113, 116-112, 116-112), stepping up on short notice to retain his belt in style. Now, the legendary Filipino has stressed his desire for a rematch. Should he just retire? Continue reading “Rematch Yordenis Ugas or retire? Assessing the Manny Pacquiao predicament”
Errol Spence Jr suffers retinal eye tear, WBA champ Yordenis Ugas to fight Pacquiao
WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas (26-4, 12 KOs) will step up and replace an injured Errol Spence Jr against Manny Pacquiao in a legacy-defining fight on less than two weeks’ notice. Having discovered he had a torn retina during a pre-fight medical exam in Las Vegas yesterday, Spence flew back home today and will have surgery to repair the tear tomorrow. Continue reading “Errol Spence Jr suffers retinal eye tear, WBA champ Yordenis Ugas to fight Pacquiao”
Errol Spence Jr: Manny Pacquiao’s a rare breed, a bad man but 147 is my division
Ahead of their welterweight title bout on August 21, WBC and IBF titlist Errol Spence Jr (27-0, 21 KOs) paid respect to his legendary opponent Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), but also stressed the belief that he’ll still come out on top and assert himself as the world’s top boxer at 147lbs. Continue reading “Errol Spence Jr: Manny Pacquiao’s a rare breed, a bad man but 147 is my division”
Dare to be great: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr set for August 21
After a 25-month layoff, former eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will next face unbeaten WBC, IBF welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr in a compelling battle this August with plenty up for grabs beyond the latter’s two belts.
Continue reading “Dare to be great: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr set for August 21”Bob Arum: Pacquiao-Crawford title bout fell through over money issues
A deal and terms on both sides were agreed for Terence Crawford to make his latest WBO welterweight world title defence against all-time great eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao on June 5 in an ESPN PPV from Saudi Arabia, but money expected by the Abu Dhabi government wasn’t issued by a specific deadline – according to Top Rank boss Bob Arum.
Continue reading “Bob Arum: Pacquiao-Crawford title bout fell through over money issues”
Patience is the key: Jaron Ennis looking ahead after impressive Lipinets win
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Fresh from his sixth-round KO win over Sergey Lipinets on Saturday, blossoming welterweight contender Jaron Ennis (27-0, 25 KOs) knows while his latest victory was commendable, it probably hasn’t helped further aspirations of becoming a world champion by the beginning of 2022 – he might have to become a mandatory challenger to one of the division’s titlists first. Continue reading “Patience is the key: Jaron Ennis looking ahead after impressive Lipinets win”
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