June 2024 – Page 36 – Sugar Bert Boxing

EastSideBoxing June 23, 2024

On This Day: Heavyweight Legend George Foreman Goes Pro!

55 years ago today, heavyweight legend and all-time great George Foreman boxed his very first pro fight. Taking on Don Walheim, who was 5-4-2 at the time, 20-year-old Foreman punched out a third-round stoppage win inside Madison Square Garden, the fans there to see Joe…

BoxingNews24 June 23, 2024

Avanesyan Undeterred By Ennis’ Reputation Ahead Of Title Fight

David Avanesyan doesn’t rate IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as the best fighter he’ll have faced in his career when he challenges him next month on July 13th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. A Career Filled with Top Talent Avanesyan states…

BoxingScene June 23, 2024

Former Opponent Impressed By Gervonta Davis Improvements

One of Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ past opponents cannot help admire his evolution into an “intimidating” figure on the brink of establishing himself among the very best. Davis, 29, most recently stopped Frank Martin in the latest defence of his WBA lightweight title, enhancing his…

EastSideBoxing June 23, 2024

Anthony Joshua Looking At Opening A Care Home For Retired Fighters: “They Suffer By Themselves”

Boxing is, as we know, a heck of a dangerous sport. For too many years, people have felt bad when looking, or being forced to look away, when spotting a former champion or star who is clearly in a deteriorated, damaged state or condition. Now,…

BoxingNews24 June 23, 2024

Teofimo Lopez Dismisses Shakur Stevenson’s Call Out: “Stay In Your Lane”

Teofimo Lopez dismissed Shakur Stevenson’s call out of him at 140, letting him know he needed to stay in his lane at 135. Shakur (21-0, 10 KOs) is looking to expand his reach beyond the lightweight division, where he’s been avoided by the top fighters…

EastSideBoxing June 23, 2024

Crawford’s Trainer Confirms Potential Retirement After Canelo Fight

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford’s trainer says he could retire from the sport if he successfully defeats Canelo Alvarez to capture his undisputed super middleweight championship this year or in early 2025. Fans aren’t surprised that the 36-year-old Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) will retire after fighting Canelo.…

BoxingScene June 23, 2024

Lamont Roach Sr. Proud Of his Championship Winning Son Following Setbacks And Family Loss

Lamont Roach Sr. admits the only defeat of his son’s career has turned Lamont Roach Jr. into a better fighter. In 2019, in Fresno, Roach Jr. lost a close decision to Jamel Herring. The Roach family dispute the loss, and – one the receiving…

BoxingNews24 June 23, 2024

William Zepeda Faces Giovanni Cabrera In Stepping Stone To Shakur

William Zepeda, the #1 ranked contender at lightweight, battles Giovanni Cabrera in less than two weeks on Saturday, July 6th, live on DAZN from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. (Credit: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda) Zepeda plans to beat Cabrera (22-1, 7 KOs) in…

BoxingScene June 23, 2024

Lewis Crocker Ready For The World After Winning Walker War

Lewis Crocker insists that he is ready and willing to take on his Irish rival, Paddy Donovan, next after beating Conah Walker over 10 sizzling rounds on Saturday night. The welterweight contenders produced one of the fights of the year in Birmingham and although…

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