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WBC cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez says he wants to beat challenger Yuniel Dorticos on June 28th, and then move forward with his goal of becoming undisputed champ. First, he’s got to defeat Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs), and that’s not going to be easy due to…

Shane Mosley says fighters today are being overpaid and not putting in the work. Many of them are not fighting for the fans. They want to run around the ring, outpoint their opponents, and pick up a big check. Modern Boxing: No Effort Mosley points…

The term ‘living legend.’ The term ‘greatest living fighter.’ Both could so easily be placed alongside Roberto Duran’s name. And Duran, who today celebrates his 74th birthday, would no doubt readily accept both accolades. But Duran, who is also often named as the finest lightweight…

Nonito Donaire Says He “Doesn’t Believe In Age,” Declares He Will “Stay Here For A Very Long Time” The age of 42 is more than a little advanced for a boxer, a lower-weight boxer in particular. And that’s an understatement. But don’t tell Nonito Donaire…

Teofimo Lopez Says If Shakur Stevenson Boxes Cautiously, Doesn’t Let His Combinations Flow, William Zepeda Fight Is “50/50” WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson is looking forward to putting on a showcase and a dominant performance when he defends his belt against all-action warrior William Zepeda…

David Benavidez has unfinished business at light heavyweight. Jai Opetaia has stuff he wants to do at cruiserweight, such as unifying the division. But together, Benavidez and Opetaia could make for a great, great fight. And Benavidez has made it clear he wants the fight.…

Trainer Abel Sanchez predicts Canelo Alvarez will give away the first three or four rounds against Terence Crawford, but then take over the fight with his size and power to dominate the rest of the way in their clash on September 13th. Sanchez Predicts Canelo…

Raymond Ford isn’t in favor of Turki Alalshikh’s directive to no longer allow “Tom and Jerry” type fights, where one fighter is running around and not engaging the entire contest. Ford Slams Turki’s Fight Ban The super featherweight contender Ford points out that boxing is…

Some knockouts never get old, nor do they ever seem to lose their shock factor. Such a KO is the one that took place in Las Vegas some 41 years ago today. It was at Caesars Palace, once THE big-fight venue, where two all-time greats…