July 2024 – Page 138 – Sugar Bert Boxing

BadLeftHook July 1, 2024

‘I knew the type of fighter I was fighting’: Teofimo reacts to his decision win over Claggett

Teofimo Lopez hopes his underwhelming performance will encourage other fighters to face him. | Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez thinks going the distance with Steve Claggett will actually serve him better going forward. Teofimo Lopez notched…

BoxingScene July 1, 2024

Shane Mosley Jr relishing his own Indian summer

Shane Mosley Jr, the son of the boxing icon, credits his love of the sport with his ongoing evolution as a fighter. That evolution will be tested in a pivotal summertime clash against two-time middleweight titleholder Daniel Jacobs, at 168lbs. For Mosley Jr, it’s about…

BadLeftHook July 1, 2024

‘Go collect some belts’: Algieri explains why Teofimo should unify rather than move up in weight

Teofimo won clearly, but he hasn’t shown the same power as he once has. | Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images Chris Algieri believes Teofimo Lopez may struggle fighting bigger guys at 147 as his power at 140 hasn’t seemed…

BoxingScene July 1, 2024

Johnny Fisher’s trainer demanded Alen Babic’s ‘heat’

Mark Tibbs identified Alen Babic as Johnny Fisher’s next opponent after watching him spar. The heavyweights fight on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in London, on an occasion that represents the 25-year-old Fisher’s highest-profile and toughest fight. Croatia’s Babic has, like Fisher, built…

EastSideBoxing July 1, 2024

Where Does “Bam” Rodriguez Rank Pound-For-Pound?

Most fight fans and fight experts are in agreement: Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez absolutely belongs in the top 10 pound-for-pound rankings we all love to debate so much. Rodriguez has the credentials, he has the names on his record, and “Bam” has the sheer talent. But…

EastSideBoxing July 1, 2024

In Photos: 3 Takeaways From Lamont Roach Jr.’s Win Over Feargal McCrory

By Paul R. Jones! Washington, DC — Over the weekend, reigning World Champion, Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (25-1-1, 10 KOs), successfully defended his WBA Super Featherweight title, stopping Feargal “Fearless” McCrory (16-1, 8 KOs) in eight rounds at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in DC.…

BoxingScene July 1, 2024

Steve Gago Returns From Layoff to Make Late-Career Push Toward Title Shot

Steve Gago knocked out Zixiang Wang in the second round at Thunderdome 46 on May 31 in Metro City, Australia, earning him the WBC Australasian welterweight title. The win positioned Perth’s Gago (14-2, 7 KOs) a step closer to fulfilling his ambitions for a…

BoxingScene July 1, 2024

Photos: Teofimo Lopez-Steve Claggett Fight

WBO junior welterweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over Steve Claggett as the main event taking place at James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Florida. The co-feature saw former featherweight titleholder Robeisy Ramirez earn a seventh-round technical knockout…

EastSideBoxing July 1, 2024

Teofimo Lopez Vs. Isaac Cruz Later This Year?

“The Takeover” against “Pitbull.” This potential match up, between Teofimo Lopez and Isaac Cruz, who each hold a world title at 140 pounds, is one Lopez is very much interested in. After his expected dominant win over a game Steve Claggett on Saturday night, Lopez…

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