August 2024 – Page 66 – Sugar Bert Boxing

BoxingScene August 16, 2024

Could Dainier Pero become Cuba’s first heavyweight champion?

Cuban heavyweight Dainier Pero is being hailed as the next big thing in the division, according to his trainer, Bob Santos. Pero, who recently stopped James Evans in five rounds on July 26 in Orlando, stepped in on late notice after original opponent Gurgen…

BoxingNews24 August 16, 2024

Beterbiev Vs. Bivol Analysis For October 12th

A few weeks ago, we saw a pretty encouraging outlook after David Benavidez and David Morrell joined the light heavyweight division. However, the debuts of both Latinos differed from what we expected and created doubts about their real chances against the fight winner, Dmitry Bivol…

EastSideBoxing August 16, 2024

Shakur Stevenson Vs. Joe Cordina In The Works

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and former IBF 130-lb champion Joe Cordina are in talks for a fight. Cordina (17-1, 9 KOs) will make his debut at 135 for this fight, which has yet to be made. Hearn Confirms Early-Stage Discussions Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed…

BoxingScene August 16, 2024

Fearless ‘Hot Rod’ Kalajdzic targets David Benavidez for December

There were plenty who, after he fought David Morrell, felt they would be condemning Radivoje Kalajdzic to the scrapheap. Although the 29-3 (21 KOs) “Hot Rod” had been stopped just once before, by Artur Beterbiev, and had won his last five, Cuban hotshot Morrell…

BoxingNews24 August 15, 2024

Edgar Berlanga Must ‘Stick It On’ Canelo Alvarez, Says Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Edgar Berlanga has an obligation to himself to stick it on Canelo Alvarez with his trash talk in the build-up to their fight on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. This isn’t about promotion. No Fawning Allowed It’s about…

BoxingNews24 August 15, 2024

Who Holds Record For The Most Losses Then & Now?

In the past, I have mentioned from my 100 Loss Non-Winning Record Club “record builders!” Let’s take a look at those who made the list in the past and those who are still active. Heading the list of those past with the most losses at…

EastSideBoxing August 15, 2024

Hearn: Madrimov Still The Best At 154

Promoter Eddie Hearn still views Israil Madrimov as the #1 fighter at 154 after what he feels was a controversial loss to famous pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford on August 3rd in Los Angeles. Hearn says that people who view Crawford as the best still consider…

BoxingScene August 15, 2024

Oscar De La Hoya indirectly contrasts Shakur Stevenson’s and Gervonta Davis’ star power

Shakur Stevenson is a champion – but not an attraction – according to boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions. “Beautiful style. Great technique. Has the punching power. Has the chin. But he needs the confidence to fight,” De La Hoya…

BoxingNews24 August 15, 2024

Shakur Stevenson Vs. Joe Cordina In Early Discussions

Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that he’s had talks with Joe Cordina about him moving up to 135 to challenge Shakur Stevenson for his WBC lightweight title. Hearn says it’s just in the “discussions” stage. If Hearn is going to sign the free agent Shakur to…

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