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 was one of the high-risk opponents many felt should be avoided at 168 or, in the Cuban’s new weight class, of 175.

Fearless ‘Hot Rod’ Kalajdzic targets David Benavidez for December

Devin Haney has indicated that he is ready to return five months on from fighting Ryan Garcia. Haney, 31-0 (15 KOs), had his undefeated record reinstated after Garcia tested positive, twice, for performance-enhancing drugs around the time of their contest in New York in April. On the night, Haney was dropped three times and Garcia was awarded a decision win, which subsequently was ruled a no contest by the New York State Athletic Commission.

Devin Haney: ‘Bout time I come back’

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With Danny Garcia set to take on Erislandy Lara on a Sept. 14 fight in Las Vegas, Garcia takes some time to talk about having the last two years off, why he doesn’t expect to have much ring rust, and why this fight was the right one for him at this point in his career. Check out some of what he had to say below.

‘There’s definitely ways to counter a guy who waits’: Danny Garcia prepared for style matchup with Erislandy Lara

Entering an adult workplace as a 16-year-old can be an intimidating prospect. A few unfortunate teenagers are quickly lost after spending their first few months in employment carrying a broom and a list of lunches to get from the shop. Those who are brought along properly are kept busy from...

Aloys Junior ‘was a kid and became a man’ after sparring Daniel Dubois

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By Mohamed Bahaa Once the unquestionably dominant monarch of the super-middleweight class, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is no longer holding all four big titles. First

Canelo Alvarez Opens Up About Losing Undisputed Title

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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Golden Boy Promotions has always been the home for a lot of up-and-coming boxers. Oscar De La Hoya loves to give back to young fighters who just lack the opportunity to thrive in the sport. This is largely why he made the promotions company. A big name under that brand is Ryan Garcia who just […]
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Oscar De La Hoya gets real on Ryan Garcia’s boxing ban

Former WBA 140lbs champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero is hoping to deliver a statement victory when he returns to action next month. Romero lost his crown to Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in March in Las Vegas, but starts his road back on September 14 at the T-Mobile Arena on Prime Video, kicking off the broadcast against Stockton’s Manuel Jaimes.

'Rolly' Romero coming to steal the show on Saul Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga undercard

They were born nine months apart, they turned pro three months apart, and they climbed the ranks simultaneously such that, as the 2010s gave way to the 2020s, these were indisputably the two most promising prospects in the welterweight division. Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz, Jr. were like a...

Vergil Ortiz and Jaron Ennis arriving at opposite ends of the opportunity spectrum

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The Sporting News will provide all the information you need to purchase tickets for Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki in California.

Diego Pacheco vs. Maciej Sulecki tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats, Dignity Health Sports Park seating map for boxing fight

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Shakur Stevenson says a lightweight unification fight between him and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis must happen because they’re the best fighters. Unfortunately, for WBC 135-lb champion Shakur (22-0, 10 KOs), a fight between them is not happening next because His Excellency wants to match him against #1 William Zepeda on a proposed card with Terence Crawford vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Shakur Stevenson: Tank Davis Fight Must Happen, We’re the Best

Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson could be on a collision course for a massive Pay Per View showdown on November 2 in Las Vegas. World Boxing News understands promoter Tom Brown has penciled Davis in for the date after putting a hold on the T-Mobile Arena. However, Stevenson’s participation in the blockbuster depends on several factors.

Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson possible for Nov 2 in Vegas

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Undefeated junior lightweight contenders Andres “Savage” Cortes and Charly Suarez will collide in a high-stakes 10-rounder on Friday, Sept. 20, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Cortes-Suarez will be the co-feature to the 12-round super middleweight main event between Mexican superstar Jaime Munguia and the unbeaten Erik...

Munguia vs Bazinyan undercard set for Sept 20

History suggests that Sergiy Derevyanchenko will have to settle for the role of high-profile sidekick. It’s just not a fate ready to be accepted by the three-time title challenger. A daunting task awaits the Brooklyn-based Ukrainian, who faces unbeaten top super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli. Their scheduled 12-round contest...

Sergiy Derevyanchenko: Every Fight I’ve Had Has Helped Me Get This Opportunity

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Brian Norman Jr. is relishing his recent elevation to WBO welterweight champion, but the 23-year-old isn’t about to become complacent – he’s aiming for unification bouts instead. Norman (26-0, 20 KOs) secured the interim title with a knockout victory over Giovani Santillan in Santillan’s hometown of San...

Brian Norman Jr. targeting Mario Barrios, Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis

Heavyweight Zhilei Zhang reveals that negotiations have begun between him and former WBO champion Joseph Parker for a rematch. It’s a risky fight for Zhang because Parker will likely box and move all night to avoid exchanges until the second half of the contest when the big Chinese knockout artist is too exhausted to throw.

Zhang Says Rematch Talks With Parker Underway

There’s no doubt that the first bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was the hardest fight of each man’s life. While Usyk walked out of the ring that Saudi Arabian night back in May as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world (the first in ages)after besting Fury, he had to earn that title the hard way. As for Fury, the towering Englishman may not have agreed with the judge’s decision that evening (What losing fighter does after suffering his first loss?) there was no argument that, even if he had walked out of the ring a winner against Usyk, Fury had would still have fought the toughest battle of his life.

Usyk on Fury Rematch; “It won’t be easier” than The first fight

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In the days before the Aug. 3 Los Angeles card headlined by the Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov junior middleweight title fight, the man who helped stage it – Saudi Arabia’s boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh – announced that the show had sold out. But that fact should be...

Despite Turki Alalshikh's claim, Aug. 3 show was sellout in name only

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Determined Joshua Buatsi ready to prove the best is yet to come

Far from being unnerved by Willy Hutchinson’s seemingly unwavering self-confidence, Joshua Buatsi is looking forward to testing out just how real it is when he fights...

Determined Joshua Buatsi ready to prove the best is yet to come

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