Day: October 14, 2018

CHICAGO — In the unsolved mystery as to who is Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent, the name Andre Berto has suddenly surfaced out of left field. A name certainly not expected by most in the boxing world but then again, boxing likes to do this to us every now and then…

It is widely considered that Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao has now linked up with powerful boxing manager and adviser Al Haymon ahead of potential fights against Floyd Mayweather and Adrien Broner next year. Pacquiao is coming off the back of an impressive win last time out and his first stoppage win…

CHICAGO — Jose Benavidez Jr talked up a storm all week, but when it came time for the gloves to do the smacking, he turned out to be a harmless participant in last Saturday night’s WBO welterweight championship. Terence Crawford didn’t  just beat Benavidez, he abused him like a step-child…

Bob Arum and Top Rank will be extremely pleased with the TV ratings performance of Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez no doubt. The bout scored a 1.8 metered market which, in Laymon’s terms, made it the highest rated American boxing telecast this year for viewers. It was also ESPN’s second highest…

Everyone is calling for an Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford unification next year. Will we get it? It’s hard to say at this point. Up until last week I would have said that the fight could be nearly two years away. But as Top Rank continue to churn out quality…

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ career is still a little up in the air at this point without a date or name pencilled in but he’s been keeping an eye on all the boxing action this weekend. Davis is considerably smaller than WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford which would make a potential…

Jose Benavidez put up a strong fight this past weekend against pound for pound rated Terence Crawford who won by 12th round TKO but Benavidez’ star will have grown from the loss after his display and the fact he was shown live on ESPN to the masses. Benavidez clearly got…

Terence Crawford impressed his hometown fans in Omaha once again as he marched on in style. Ultimately he closed the show last night in the twelfth round to defend his WBO welterweight crown and keep alive some huge fight opportunities in the new year. Straight after the fight Crawford said:…

Shakur Stevenson continues to develop in the pro ranks as the Olympic silver medallist put in another top class showing last night on ESPN. The Top Rank and Bob Arum promoted fighter made waves again as he took out Viorel Simon in the very first round in Omaha fighting on…

That video that everyone has probably seen at this stage, involving WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and a mascot on a television show getting punched – has now being addressed by Wilder himself. The video depicts Wilder landing a big right hand on the mascot with fresh reports coming out…

The Russian UFC champion has turned his focus to the boxing world it would appear. Since his win over McGregor there has been a lot of fall out pertaining to the aftermath of the fight that saw Khabib jump the fence and go after one of McGregor’s team. As well…

Terence Crawford defended his WBO welterweight title and solidified himself as one of the best fighters in the sport pound for pound once again last night. Going into the bout a lot of tension and bad blood existed between the two boxers with Crawford at one point swinging a bare…