Last month, the International Boxing Federation stripped Canelo Alvarez from the IBF Super Middleweight Championship for not defending the title. IBF wanted Alvarez to defend the title against the No. 1 contender William Scull. However, he decided to fight against Edgar Berlanga on September 14th. On the Million Dollaz Worth...

Canelo Alvarez Reacts After Being Stripped Of IBF Super Middleweight Title

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

Heavyweight boxing legends Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield should be allowed to enter the squared circle way past their best at 58. That’s the view of Evan Holyfield, the offspring of Evander. Tyson is lined up to fight on November 15 despite medical issues, while former two-time opponent Holyfield...

Son defends Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson fighting at 58

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LAS VEGAS — Boxing financier Turki Alalshikh joined Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya inside the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas for an impromptu live interview Saturday. World Boxing News attended the event and heard the influential execs discuss plans for a double-header super event featuring...

Crawford vs Ortiz, Stevenson vs Zepeda double verbally agreed

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has given Shakur Stevenson the new nickname “Outlaw” ahead of a potential fight against William Zepeda on a mega-card headlined by Terence Crawford vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fans Unconvinced by “Outlaw”. Fans on social media feel that “Outlaw” isn’t quite descriptive enough to...

Shakur Stevenson Receives New Nickname “Outlaw” Ahead of Potential Zepeda Clash

Andy Ruiz Jr. no longer possesses his beloved world heavyweight titles following a turbulent year before his recent comeback. ‘The Destroyer,’ who did just that to Anthony Joshua when winning the unified belts in 2019, went through a messy split with the mother of his children. The parting ended months of domestic turmoil, keeping Ruiz out of boxing action.

Andy Ruiz Jr. ‘hurt’ as heavyweight belts stolen in $1m ‘wipeout’

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya just might be joining forces to deliver a stacked card featuring two of […]

Turki Alalshikh And Oscar De La Hoya Plotting Massive Card Featuring Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson?

Bobby Lashley is going to try out the sweet science late in his career. After a run as an amateur wrestler and a mixed martial arts fighter, “The All Mighty” will follow-up his latest run in WWE by returning to the ring for a boxing match in “Sin City.”

Bobby Lashley: “I’m boxing somebody in Vegas”

For millions of TV fans around the world, and for what almost seems like as many years, I Love Lucy has provided hours of entertainment. With their comedic portrayals, the show's main stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (TV's first interracial marriage; she was Irish; he was Cuban), and Vivian Vance and William Frawley as Ethel and Fred Mertz, the Ricardo's next-door neighbors, continue to bring joy.

The Behind-the-Scenes Feud Between Vivian Vance and William Frawley on TV's 'I Love Lucy'

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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

Heavyweight boxer Bakhodir Jalolov claiming the Olympic gold medal for the second successive time as a registered professional has stirred up emotions in the sport. The fact that Jalolov, a 14-0 pro with 14 straight knockouts, was able to win in 2021 and 2024 against amateur competitors has reopened old wounds with die-hard fans.

Super Heavyweight gold medalist reopens Olympic wounds

He was one of premier names of the late Mayweather era. A multidivsion titlist, he had bested such notables as Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, Lamont Peterson, Pauline Malignaggi, Erik Morales and others. What’s more, Danny Garcia’s three losses came to likely Hall of Famers Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, and Errol Spence. In short, Garcia’s career had been nothing if not highly successful. Now, however, the Philly native is 36 years of age. What’s more, Garcia has only fought three times in the last four years. Garcia, however, is once again set to return to the ring. His opponent this time will fellow late Mayweather era notable Erislandy Lara.

Still relevant: Erislandy Lara-Danny Garcia Prepare for wba title fight

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Among all boxing counsel that can be heard, the most valuable is given by experienced trainers, especially about championship matches. As many fans remember, the current trainer and the uncle of the ex-champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. recently advocated for Vergil Ortiz Jr. After the recent fight, Mayweather has pretty much urged Ortiz Jr. and Terence Crawford, the current holder of the WBA belt in the 154-pound division, not to fight.

Jeff Mayweather Glamorous Advises to Vergil Ortiz vs. Juan Marquez

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Mexican Olympian Lindolfo Delgado (21-0, 15 KOs) triumphed over another tough compatriot on Saturday night, but it wasn’t easy. The 29-year-old junior welterweight edged Bryan Flores (26-1-1, 15 KOs) via a 10-round split decision. Delgado fought at a measured pace, dropping Flores with a counter right hand in the...

Lindolfo Delgado hits 21-0 as Vito Mielnicki wins Top Rank debut

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those actors mentioned.]. Bewitched remains one of the most popular television shows in the medium's history. Originally broadcast on ABC from 1964 to 1972, the show remains popular in syndication, streaming platforms, and home media.

The Courageous Life and Tragic Death of Actor Dick Sargent: TV’s “Second Darrin” on ‘Bewitched’

Michael Bisping has some reservations regarding Jake Paul’s Olympic ambitions. After the United States failed to secure a boxing medal at this year’s Summer Games in Paris, ‘The Problem Child’ declared that he would enter the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and end America’s drought.

Michael Bisping Shuts Down Jake Paul’s Olympic Hopes: No ‘Cherry-Picking’

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Oscar De La Hoya proved his fighter lost with stats, says promoter

Oscar De La Hoya posted the CompuBox stats for Vergil Ortiz vs. Serhii Bohachuk to prove his fighter lost inadvertently. Since Saturday, the Golden Boy promoter...

Oscar De La Hoya proved his fighter lost with stats, says promoter

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