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On a high-stakes night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) faced a formidable challenge in Israil Madrimov (10-2-1, 7 KOs). Emerging as the WBC interim junior middleweight champion, Ortiz Jr. secured a unanimous decision win after a grueling twelve-round bout. While the scoreboard presented a favorable outcome for him, the nuances
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In the landscape of modern boxing, few figures spark debate as much as promoter Eddie Hearn, especially when he earnestly suggests that Shakur Stevenson bears resemblance to legends like Sugar Ray Leonard. This comparison, made at the final press conference prior to Stevenson’s upcoming fight against Josh Padley, raises eyebrows and evokes skepticism. One cannot
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Jaron “Boots” Ennis, a rising star in the boxing world, finds himself at the center of controversy regarding his career ambitions and potential matchups. His trainer, Derek “Bozy” Ennis, has categorically denied any discussions about upcoming fights with known contenders like Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Teofimo Lopez. This brings into question the nature of ambition
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In today’s society, we cannot ignore the rising tide of racism and ignorance, which increasingly manifests itself in various domains, including sports. Boxing, a sport steeped in rich history, is not immune to these societal issues. This weekend, the MSG Theater will host a significant match on Valentine’s Day featuring Denys Berinchyk and Keyshawn Davis.
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Xander Zayas recently revealed that he was offered a significant fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. for the highly anticipated boxing event on February 22nd in Riyadh. Ortiz Jr., the WBC interim junior middleweight champion, opted to fight Israil Madrimov instead, leading Zayas to express his belief that Ortiz’s decision was rooted in caution. Zayas (20-0,