Pacquiao’s Possible 2020 Fight with Mayweather
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
It is no secret that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are big boxing superstars who have a massive fan base worldwide. The last time the two professional boxers met in a bout, Floyd Mayweather was declared the winner b Read Full Story >>>Arum More Confident Than Ever Wilder-Fury II Will Do 2 Million PPV Buys
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS – Bob Arum was at a party on Super Bowl Sunday, surrounded by about 80 people.
When the first of two commercials promoting the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch aired during the Chiefs-49ers game, partygoers began looking at Arum. No one had ever seen a boxing commercial during the mo Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder sees changes in Tyson Fury's camp as a sign of weakness
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have looked at the same set of facts and come up with radically different opinions.
Fury remains unbeaten, and heads into his rematch for the WBC and lineal heavyweight title on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena against Wilder with a 29-0-1 record Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury fight is thankfully about everything but race
By George Willis, New York Post, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — It has been a “Don’t go there topic” to Tyson Fury, and rightly so. Any suggestion his rematch with Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight championship has racial overtones is offensive to him.
When host Jason Whitlock said this week on FS1’s “Speak for Yourself” that th Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs. Fury 2 purses: "Fury and Wilder could make over $40 million each," says promoter
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
What a difference just a few months can make.
When the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was initially announced back in December of 2019, most critics scoffed at the numbers Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum felt the PPV could realistically reach.
"I would be disappointed if the PPV Read Full Story >>> Nevada Athletic Commission won't allow Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury to square off at weigh-in
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — After watching Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury shove each other as they were doing a staredown Wednesday prior to a news conference at the MGM Grand Garden, Bob Bennett of the Nevada Athletic Commission decided Thursday to prevent the heavyweights from posing for the traditional face-off Read Full Story >>> DUNO ON COMEBACK TRAIL AS HE FIGHTS ON FEB 29
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Filipino lightweight prospect Romero “Ruthless” Duno (W21 KO16 L2 D0) will be back in action on February 29 at the Lagao Gymnasium, General Santos City. This is Duno’s comeback fight after his first round stoppage loss agains Read Full Story >>> Bomba Gonzalez Vs. Baby Juarez on Weight for Boxeo Telemundo Premiere
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Miami, Florida: Boxeo Telemundo returns this Friday to kick off its 31st straight year on air with another chapter in the famed classic "Puerto Rico vs Mexico" as WBO #8 WBA #13 Jonathan "Bomba" Gonzalez(22-3-1 13 K Read Full Story >>> RISING 140-POUND KNOCKOUT ARTIST BRANDUN LEE TO FACE CUBA’S CAMILO PRIETO ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, MARCH 13 LIVE FROM HINCKLEY, MINN.
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Quadrupleheader Will Feature Five Fighters With Undefeated Records
NEW YORK – February 20, 2020 – Talented undefeated super lightweight prospect Brandun Lee will headline his first ShoBox: The New Generation main event when he takes on Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that Read Full Story >>> Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda Training Camp Notes
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Feb. 28th in Florida showdown vs. unbeaten NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo
LAS VEGAS (February 20, 2020) – Undefeated super lightweight Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0, 8 KOs) has been in training c Read Full Story >>> From East LA to Team USA: Flyweight boxer Anthony Herrera is living the dream
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 20, 2020) - From the mean streets of East Los Angeles to a berth on Team USA is a remarkable achievement for 19-year-old flyweight
Anthony Herrera, who recently was selected to be a mem Read Full Story >>> Double Impact: Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II Preview
By Carlos Acevedo, Hannibal Boxing, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
After more than a year of infomercials, mismatches, network cloak-and-dagger, promotional shell games, and the kind of 24-7 hype that makes “Hell is other people” (Sartre) a cyberspace specialty, the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury is finally here. They face off on Saturday night a Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury is boxing’s unexpected mega-rivalry
By Justin Terranova, New York Post, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Joe Tessitore grew up in upstate New York not far from Mike Tyson as the heavyweight became one of the more prolific boxers of all time.
The ESPN play-by-play man attended many of the fights that grew Tyson’s legend in places like Albany and Latham. It’s what helped Tessitore fall in love wit Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs. Fury 2 Referee: Will Kenny Bayless prove to be an advantage for Deontay in rematch?
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
On Wednesday morning, February 19th, the Nevada State Athletic Commission assigned the official judges and referee for the highly anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, which is slated to take place this Saturday, February 22nd, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder Vs. Tyson Fury: 5 Questions Their Rematch Will Answer
By Anthony Louis Stitt, Forbes.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
The first time was a thriller. This one could be better. On Saturday night, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Deontay Wilder (42-0-1) and Tyson Fury (29-0-1) will fight again in arguably the most anticipated heavyweight rematch in 23 years, since Mike Tyson fought (and snacked on) Evander Read Full Story >>> ury and Wilder united by their glorious 12th round but promise even more fireworks in rematch
By David Kidd, The Sun, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
WE’VE had the trash-talking, shoving, bold predictions and am-dram pantomime antics.
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury did their level best to pretend that they feel hatred and contempt for one another when they faced off before this weekend’s WBC world heavyweight title rematch.
The final rou Read Full Story >>> NSAC bans Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury faceoff after weigh-in
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS -- The Nevada State Athletic Commission has barred heavyweight world titleholder Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury from participating in the traditional faceoff at the weigh-in on Friday ahead of their championship rematch.
Wilder and Fury are scheduled to weigh in Friday at Read Full Story >>> NSAC says there will be no face-off between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at weigh-in
By Norm Frauenheim, USA Today, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — The face-off is off.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission took a cue from promoter Bob Arum, ordering that there will be no eye-to-eye, nose-to-nose pose after the weigh-in Friday for the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury heavyweight rematch on ESPN/Fox pay-per-view.
About 24 hours earl Read Full Story >>> WILDER VS. FURY II UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS (February 20, 2020) - Fighters stepping into the ring this Saturday, February 22 on the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II undercard previewed their respective showdowns at the final press conference Thu Read Full Story >>> Suarez back to pro ranks
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Charly Suarez.
Rio Olympian Charly Suarez has returned to professional boxing after claiming his third Southeast Asian Games gold medal last year but isn’t shutting the door on trying to qualify for the Tokyo Games i Read Full Story >>> SATURDAY: Lucien Reid-Brad Foster Super Bantamweight Rematch Kicks off Wilder-Fury 2 Fight Day LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Scheduled six-fight stream set to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET
(Feb. 20, 2020) — Hours before the most anticipated rematch in years — Deontay Wilder versus Tyson Fury — Lucien Reid and Brad Foster will settle a score of Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Featherweight Martino Jules takes on Three-Time Olympian Anvar Yunusov on Saturday, March 14th at The Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Bethlehem, PA (February 20, 2020)-A terrific main has been signed that will feature undefeated Martino Jules and three-time Olympian Anvar Yunusov in an eight-round bout for the NABA U.S. Featherweight title that will top a big night of Read Full Story >>> BAD PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO GULFSTREAM PARK OM MARCH 20TH AFTER SELLOUT DEBUT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Tickets on sale now
Hallandale Beach, FL - BAD Promotions in association with ChampionsHeart returns to The Sport of Kings Theatre at Gulfstream Park & Racing in Hallandale Beach on Friday, March 20, 2020, with "Onl Read Full Story >>> Two-Division World Champion Michael Spinks Confirmed for Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco de Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Las Vegas (February 20, 2020) - Two-division world champion Michael Spinks has confirmed that he will appear at the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spinks will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his booth during the fa Read Full Story >>> Christian Peter Aristorenas to play in FIDE World Amateur chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
THE Philippines’ chess wizard Christian Peter Mallari Aristorenas will head to Greece with hopes of improving his world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the country.
Accompanied by his mother Florina Viray Mallari, the 15 year old Christian Peter, a Grade 9 student of South Lakes Chr Read Full Story >>> HOW WILDER-FURY II BECAME THE BIGGEST BOXING MATCH IN THE WORLD
By Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
f all the products that were advertised during this year’s Super Bowl, perhaps none was more exotic than this one: Wilder Fury II, which despite the name is neither an action-movie sequel nor an aggressively marketed men’s body spray but, instead, a boxing match, with a suggested retail price of Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder Has the Money, Power, Now He Wants Your Respect
By Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
NORTHPORT, Ala. – Minutes after completing an hour-long workout, Deontay Wilder settles into a comfortable position on a ring apron and waves a reporter over. As star athletes go, Wilder is accessible as it gets. The WBC heavyweight champion regularly invites writers into his Alabama gym. He makes Read Full Story >>> Path Laid to Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor in Saudi Arabia
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
There’s been buzz for months now about a possible Manny Pacquiao-Conor McGregor boxing vs. MMA clash later this year. And, despite Dana White of the UFC declaring that any such efforts would bring about a nasty lawsuit against McGregor, Pacquiao, and anyone trying to put together this fight, the r Read Full Story >>> There’s a MAJOR reason Floyd Mayweather has to fight, says ex-friend
World Boxing News, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Former pound for pound king and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has to fight again soon as he’s running out of money, according to an ex-friend.
Rapper 50 Cent, who was tight with Mayweather until the pair had a very public fallout, made the shocking statement recently.
The ‘In Da Club’ s Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs Fury 2 undercard preview: Heavyweights, world titles, and absurd dimensions
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Boxing pay-per-view undercards are forgettable a lot more often than they are good, and that’s been the standard for, oh, 20 years or so. It does not appear it will be changing any time soon, especially for something like Wilder-Fury 2 on Saturday. That fight sells the pay-per-view alone, and the Read Full Story >>> Las Vegas’ biggest heavyweight fight in years features two giants of the ring
By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Heavyweight megafights have eluded Las Vegas for more than two decades, since a golden period that stretched from the 1990s into the early 2000s. The dry spell ends Saturday, when undefeated fighters Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury meet in a pick’em championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder’s shock fitness regime exposed as Tyson Fury fight looms
By Callum Hoare, Express.co.uk, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder will fight Tyson Fury this Saturday, February 22, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a huge rematch following their controversial draw in December 2018. Both fighters claim they have gained weight since the first time around, when Wilder scaled 212lbs and Fury 256lbs. The extra timber thr Read Full Story >>> Fans fear Tyson Fury will be ‘robbed’ again with EVERY judge and referee an American like Wilder for Las Vegas fight
By Jack Figg, The Sun, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
FANS are fearing Tyson Fury has to knock out Deontay Wilder in their rematch after the announcement that the referee and every judge is from America.
Fury, 31, takes on Wilder, 34, on Saturday in Las Vegas for the WBC title 15 months on from their contentious split-decision draw.
The Gypsy Kin Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs Fury 2: Frank Warren 'very disappointed' that Gyspy King split with Ben Davison
By Matt Penn, Express.co.uk, Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has expressed his disappointment at the Gypsy King parting ways with trainer Ben Davison. Fury is set to fight Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight world title this weekend.
Fury and Davison had been together throughout the former’s comeback to the sport.
Read Full Story >>> FOREMAN AND JOSHUA GO FOR FURY, LEWIS AND HOLYFIELD INCLINE TOWARDS WILDER
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman is thinking that another controversial decision would result when Tyson Fury faces WBC world champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch this coming Saturday night at the M Read Full Story >>> Wilder-Fury II, Or, The Slugger Vs. The Dancer: Why The Odds Will Continue To Favor Wilder
By Guy Martin, Forbes.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
On cue, 96 hours out from the first bell, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury heated up the rhetoric during what was to be their valedictory pre-fight "press conference" and, though both men were specifically asked not to raise their hands above their waists, the fighters managed in high WWE-faceoff style Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder: I Have To Nail Fury To The Canvas To Win
By Manouk Akopyan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder does not respect Tyson Fury’s strength, going as far as saying that his counterpart packs pillows in his fists.
“He doesn’t have the power to hurt me. I have a strong mind and a very strong chin. He can talk all he wants, but in the end, he has to face the facts and reality. Read Full Story >>> Boxing's busiest champion returns on Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury card
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
This weekend, boxing’s big boys, in boxing’s biggest division, take center stage in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand Garden Arena when British heavyweight star Tyson Fury and American champion Deontay Wilder return to the ring to exchange pleasantries for the 2nd time.
However, on the under Read Full Story >>> FIVE prominent cornermen GONE since Tyson Fury ‘rose from the dead’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Of all the fight week festivities and hype, one single statistic seems to be sticking out when attempting to come up with a prediction for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II.
The remarkable fact which nags at me is Fury parting company with five prominent members of his team since fight one.
Back Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz 2: Takeaways heading into the Fury rematch (w/ video)
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Heading into his superfight rematch with Tyson Fury on Saturday, can we make any assumptions about Deontay Wilder (then 41-0-1, 40 KO) based on his most recent bout with Luis Ortiz (then 31-0, 26 KO) which took place November 23, 2019?
Did you see Wilder vs Ortiz 2?
How far has Wilder come sin Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs Fury 2: Deontay Wilder laughs off Tyson Fury’s bold rematch prediction
By Chisanga Malata , Express.co.uk, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder has laughed off suggestions Tyson Fury will knock him out this weekend, insisting the former unified heavyweight champion doesn’t have the power to put him on the canvas. The reigning WBC heavyweight champion will defend his crown against Fury at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury piling on pounds for Deontay Wilder rematch and ‘ripping bodies in half’ in training, dad John claims
By John Hutchinson, The Sun, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
TYSON FURY could be as heavy as 19st for his rematch against Deontay Wilder, claimed his dad John.
The Gypsy King showed off his incredible weight loss when he hit the scales at 18st 1lbs for his last fight - a bloody points win against Otto Wallin.
But his old man was fuming at how that fight Read Full Story >>> Will Jeo Santisima be a Lucky Eleventh?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Jeo Santisima will only be the eleventh Filipino fighter to vie for a world championship in the super bantamweight or junior featherweight division, a weight class that was revived in the late 80s and earl Read Full Story >>> Sales beats Singh to capture ABF middleweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
DAVAO CITY -- Southpaw Mark "The Slam Man" Sales of Gen. Santos City defeated Indian Prabhjot Singh by a unanimous decision to capture the vacant Asian Boxing Federation middleweight title last Feb. 15 at the Manila Arena in Sta. Ana, Manila.
The 38-year old Sales, who was a late substitute for N Read Full Story >>> Physical faceoff between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder ends in peace
By Norm Frauenheim, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — It wouldn’t be a boxing news conference without pushing and profanity. Both and more were there in a final news conference Wednesday, four days before the first punches land at the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch.
Wilder shoved Fury across the stage. Fury shoved back. The inevita Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury carries ‘divine intervention’ confidence into Deontay Wilder rematch
By George Willis, New York Post, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — It was reminiscent of a scene from “Rocky” in which Apollo Creed flattens Rocky Balboa and thinks he has scored a knockout, only to watch the underdog challenger rise to his feet to continue their war.
That’s what happened in the 12th round of the first meeting between Deontay Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs Fury 2: Is Tyson Fury mentally ready for Saturday rematch?
By Michael Woods, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Were you like me as you watched the Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2 press conference today, looking at Fury and wondering if he was playing us all, totally, somewhat, or not really?
First off, he strides to the stage, as emcee Joe Tessitore looks on, and he’s dressed like the Unabomber. Bulky sp Read Full Story >>> Fury: When Bullies Like Wilder Get Bullied, They Fold Every Single Time!
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS – Deontay Wilder still doesn’t believe Tyson Fury will take a more aggressive approach to their rematch.
Wilder suspects Fury fully understands that inviting a firefight is entirely too risky against one of the most punishing punches the sport has ever seen. Fury promised yet again Read Full Story >>> Column: Deontay Wilder can gain national acclaim with win over Tyson Fury
By Arash Markazi, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — Deontay Wilder won the WBC heavyweight championship five years ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with a unanimous decision victory over Bermane Stiverne.
As Wilder returned to the arena Wednesday for the final news conference ahead of Saturday’s fight against undefeated lineal heav Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum: Donald Trump welcome to attend Wilder-Fury
By George Willis, New York Post, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, a staunch Democrat, said Wednesday he would welcome President Trump being in attendance for Saturday night’s heavyweight championship rematch between WBC belt-holder Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. President Tru Read Full Story >>> DEONTAY WILDER VS. TYSON FURY II FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 19, 2020) — Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and undefeated lineal heavyweight champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury nearly came to blows at a heated final Read Full Story >>> PARKER TELLS WILDER AND FURY: FIGHT AJ NEXT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Returning former Heavyweight ruler calls for an undisputed champion
Joseph Parker has told Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua next and crown an undisputed World Heavyweight champion, as Parker himself prepar Read Full Story >>> Final Countdown: Bomba Gonzalez Vs. Baby Juarez
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Miami, Florida: Promoter Felix "Tuto" Zabala Jr held the final presser of Boxeo Telemundo's 2020 season premiere. Today was the first time that Gonzalez and Juarez were face to face. Both Lil Giants are looking fo Read Full Story >>> UNDEFEATED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT KEITH HUNTER TRAINING CAMP NOTES AHEAD OF SHOBOX MAIN EVENT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Hunter Faces Fellow Unbeaten Malik Hawkins in Main Event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, February 28 Live On SHOWTIME®
LAS VEGAS – February 19, 2020 – Undefeated super lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, K Read Full Story >>> Atlantic City Favorites Anthony "Juice" Young Plus DeCarlo Perez as well as undefeated Thomas Velasquez added to Huge Fight card on Saturday, March 7th at Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Derrick Webster takes on Gabriel Pham in a South Jersey Super Middleweight Showdown in the main event
Atlantic City, NJ (February 19, 2020)-- Some more local flavor has been added to an already terrific night of boxing that will take place on Saturday, March 7th at
Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Read Full Story >>> Less Than One Month Until The Predator World 10-Ball Championship
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Ko Ping-Chung.
Last year, Ping-Chung Ko claimed his first World Championship with a dramatic win in the finals over Joshua Filler. This was part of his incredible 2019, which earned him the WPA #1 ranking he has today Read Full Story >>> Will the winner of Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury 2 be the world's top heavyweight?
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — For much of his 11-plus years as a professional, including more than five years as the WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has endured frequently withering criticism.
He can’t box, his critics say. His fundamentals are all wrong, they’ve shouted. Worse, they questioned his Read Full Story >>> He makes $120m less than Federer and is half as popular as Fury. But the world is about to wake up to Deontay Wilder
By Liam FitzGibbon, Fox Sports, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
He’s the fearsome knockout artist America has been crying out for since Mike Tyson — and probably punches even harder than Iron Mike did.
His record Rocky villain-eqsue and he can smack talk with the best of them, all while having redeeming human qualities and humbleness behind the scenes.
S Read Full Story >>> Polar opposites Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury meet again: Who wins?
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Tyson Fury has been saying for weeks that he’ll knock out WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Feb.22.
Say what?
Fury, though a huge person, is not the puncher here. Sure, he’s scored 20 stoppages in 29 wins, but power isn’t his calling card.
“He has pillows as fists,” said Wil Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury trade shoves, expletives
By Sam Gordon, Las Vegas Review Journal, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Their promotion was civil. Maybe even respectful.
Until Wednesday, when undefeated heavyweight boxers Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury abandoned their mischievous, mannerly approach for a little pushing and shoving.
And a lot of language the Review-Journal can’t publish.
Wilder (42-0-1, 41 k Read Full Story >>> 'I dragged you back': Wilder taunts Tyson Fury about his mental health
The Guardian, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder controversially taunted his rival Tyson Fury about his mental health battles in a fiery press conference in readiness for Saturday’s WBC heavyweight title rematch, a change in tone from much of what went before.
Tyson Fury holds the edge over Deontay Wilder before rematch
Read Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II: 'I rehabilitated Fury's career,' says Wilder
By Luke Reddy, BBC Sport, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder said he "rehabilitated" Tyson Fury from being "on coke and as big as a house" as they traded jibes at a final news conference for Saturday's WBC world heavyweight title rematch.
The pair faced off at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas and shoved each other, prompting their teams to rush on s Read Full Story >>> Boxers Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury get physical at prefight news conference
USA Today, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
The leadup to the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury heavyweight rematch had been tame … until Wednesday.
Wilder and Fury, meeting on stage at the final news conference before the boxers fight Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, immediately stood nose to nose after they were introduced to the crowd Read Full Story >>> New Tyson Fury cutman outlines measures taken so wound won’t reopen
World Boxing News, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Tyson Fury surprised many when relieving his whole team of their duties in the wake of a bloody battle with Otto Wallin last September.
‘The Gypsy King’ suffered an horrific cut from a punch by the Swede which almost cost Fury his undefeated record.
Jorge Capetillo was credited with saving Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder attacks Tyson Fury over mental health battles as tempers flare at presser
By Stuart Ballard, Express.co.uk, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Deontay Wilder has aimed a personal attack at Tyson Fury’s past struggles with suicidal thoughts ahead of their re-match on Saturday night, going on to say he plans to knock out the ‘Gypsy King’ and leave him sprawled on the canvas like a murder scene. Fury has been open about his struggles in Read Full Story >>> Rules of the Game: Jack Reiss Exclusive on Bryant Perrella Stoppage
By Caryn A. Tate, BoxingNoir, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Last Saturday, February 15, a Premier Boxing Champions card took place in Nashville, Tennessee. Headlined by Caleb Plant vs. Vincent Feigenbutz, the event was televised on FOX in the United States. The co-feature was a 10-round welterweight bout between Bryant Perrella (17-3, 14 KOs) and Abel Ramos Read Full Story >>> Will Santisima’s chin hold up?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Santisima and Roach in Los Angeles.
The odds are so lopsided that anyone who bets for ALA fighter Jeo Santisima to dethrone WBO superbantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete in their Las Vegas bout this Saturday nigh Read Full Story >>> Yafai Already in the USA for Battle Against Chocolatito
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Briton WBA super flyweight world champion Khalid Yafai is already in The Land of the Free ahead of his much awaited world-title defense against Nicaraguan former multi-division champ Román "Chocolatito" González, a h Read Full Story >>> Card Shaping up for RDR Promotions card on Saturday, March 7th at The 2300 Arena
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Samuel Teah fights Dieumerci Nzau in main event
Philadelphia, PA (February 19, 2020) - Local attractions will highlight the inaugural RDR Promotions card on Saturday, March 7th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
In the Read Full Story >>> HAWAIIAN PROSPECTS DALIS KALEIOPU AND ASA STEVENS SIGN WITH GOLDEN BOY
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 19, 2020): Golden Boy is delighted to announce that it has signed Hawaiian amateur standouts Dalis Kaleiopu and Asa Stevens to promotional agreements. This exciting duo will look to make their Read Full Story >>> Salita Promotions Signs Undefeated Armenian Featherweight Aram Avagyan to a Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Armenian featherweight Aram Avagyan to a promotional contract.
Avagyan (9-0-1, 4 KOs) hails from the Armenian capital of Yerevan and currently fights out of Moscow, Russia. The former amateur star started boxing at ag Read Full Story >>> Wilder vs Fury 2 preview: Boxing’s biggest fight promises heavyweight drama
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
2020 has been slow in the boxing world. There’s no getting around that. We’re used to January and February being something of a drag, but if you look ahead at the schedule for March, that’s probably the worst month of the year on paper. Things are looking brighter for April and May, and hopefu Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 2: Wilder showing some inner fury over disrespect
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — Once upon a time in arenas and ballparks from California to New York, there was nothing to rival the magic moment that could grab a heavyweight fight crowd by its emotional jugular vein and a trigger a tsunami of emotion before a single punch had been thrown.
That’s the way it was Read Full Story >>> One Shot: The Story of Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II
By Kirk Jackson, Boxing Insider, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Almost twenty years ago, there was an important question posed across the musical/cinematic universe that happens to apply towards the mega-event rematch, this upcoming weekend between Deontay Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KO’s) and Tyson Fury (29-0-1, 20 KO’s).
“Look, if you had one shot, or one oppo Read Full Story >>> Shelly Finkel: ‘Wilder vs Fury II – There’s never been anything like it!’
World Boxing News, Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Without a doubt, promotion for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II is on a whole other scale than anything seen before, something Shelly Finkel is delighted to be a part of. Social media’s involvement has seen Wilder vs Fury II get one up on the last heavyweight collision of this magnitude. That was L Read Full Story >>> |
