Boxing has its share of unsung heroes, and Terry Lee, who passed away on September 6, was one such figure. Widely regarded as the godfather of boxing in Contra Costa and East County, Lee's contributions to the sport were known by those who encountered him,…
Ryan Garcia said today on social media that he won’t give Devin Haney a rematch now due to the lawsuit he filed. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) may not have realized that his lawsuit would create this reaction because he wanted a second fight. He may…
Here’s a thought experiment for boxing fans who love a good “what if?” Just like the endless debate about the Trail Blazers passing on Michael Jordan for Sam Bowie in basketball, boxing often accepts outcomes as final. Let’s challenge that mindset. Here are five what-if…
Edgar Berlanga’s former trainer, Andre Rozier, says he “can’t celebrate” his recent loss to Canelo Alvarez. That’s not something that he should be celebrating. Rozier feels that Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) should be telling himself, “I need to do better.”
Fighters like Berlanga make a…
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn believes Devin Haney’s lawsuit against Ryan Garcia could be a positive tipping for the sport.
Garcia defeated Haney in April in New York on points, dropping Haney three times, but the result was overturned after Garcia tested positive for banned…
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson predicts that #1-ranked William Zepeda will take his “first L” in February when the two battle in Shakur’s debut with his new promoters at Matchroom.
There’s an excellent chance that Zepeda will defeat Shakur and make an example of him…
David Benavidez’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, is unsure if he’ll be fighting WBA ‘regular’ light heavyweight champion David Morrell next in December.
When asked if the Benavidez-Morrell fight is happening next, Lewkowicz said that Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) is promoted by his lawyer, and it would…
Promoter Paco Damian has signed junior lightweight Elvin Soto, the 18-year-old son of former two-division titleholder Humberto “Zorrita” Soto.
Elvin made his professional debut last weekend in Mexico winning by way of a first-round knockout.
Starting boxing at the age of 11 and…
Promoter Paco Damian has signed junior lightweight Elvin Soto, the 18-year-old son of former two-division titleholder Humberto “Zorrita” Soto.
Elvin made his professional debut last weekend in Mexico winning by way of a first-round knockout.
Starting boxing at the age of 11 and…