Ryan Garcia stressed after his R6 KO win over Javier Fortuna he’d pursue a Gervonta Davis megafight and the 23-year-old has already been relentless with his public pursuit. However, Tank’s promoter Floyd Mayweather now responded by discussing terms and the b-side sacrifices KingRy will have to make if he truly wants this lucrative bout before year’s end. Continue reading “Sacrifices: Mayweather replies as Garcia’s plans for Davis megafight are met with terms”
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Gervonta Davis retains WBA title, lands perfect R6 TKO punch to dismiss Rolando Romero
He was distracted at times, animated in other moments and began this bout slowly but was importantly methodical with punch selection as Gervonta Davis abruptly ended an encouraging Rolando Romero display deep into round six, making the third defence of his WBA (Regular) lightweight title in-front of an arena-record 18,970 spectators at Barclays Center.
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”
2020’s Knockout of the Year: Gervonta Davis’ R6 stunning uppercut vs Leo Santa Cruz
Ahead of the heavily-anticipated lightweight bout between Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell tonight, now felt like an opportune time to reflect on boxing’s KO of 2021. For me, Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 KOs) made his PPV debut a memorable one, winning the WBA super-featherweight title while retaining his WBA lightweight strap vs. Leo Santa Cruz on October 31. Continue reading “2020’s Knockout of the Year: Gervonta Davis’ R6 stunning uppercut vs Leo Santa Cruz”
Is Conor McGregor in danger of turning into the next Ronda Rousey?
A week before the biggest fight of his professional career, Conor McGregor is set to face Floyd Mayweather in a $700m megabout. So yes, we must discuss this question and answer it too. Continue reading “Is Conor McGregor in danger of turning into the next Ronda Rousey?”
Mayweather states belief that McGregor fight will not go the distance
Two weeks away from the hotly-contested bout, Floyd Mayweather has stated his belief that the encounter against UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor will not last the full twelve rounds – instead noting there will be a knockout relatively early on. Continue reading “Mayweather states belief that McGregor fight will not go the distance”
Floyd Mayweather cements his legacy with victory over Manny Pacquiao in Fight of the Century
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