By Elliot Worsell COMPARISONS with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez are nothing new in the world of Jaime Munguia, yet never will the Mexican have felt such scrutiny and the need for favourable comparisons than last night (January 27) in Phoenix, Arizona. That’s the deal to which you agree when deciding to face an opponent Alvarez has
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Jaime Munguia handled business tonight in DAZN’s main event, stopping a game John Ryder in nine rounds, dropping him four time along the way, and making his case as a deserving candidate to face Canelo Alvarez. Munguia came out and attacked early, just as you might expect out of a Munguia fight led by Freddie
LAST night’s defeat to Jaime Munguia could have been the final fight in the career of John Ryder according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. At the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona a largely pro-Munguia crowd witnessed the Mexican, 43-0 (34) overpower the Brit with a ninth-round stoppage victory which included four knockdowns. The last person
Posted on 01/28/2024 By: Sean Crose At 35 years of age, and with a record of 32-6, former Canelo Alvarez opponent John Ryder aimed for a final chance at greatness Saturday night when he stepped into the ring at Phoenix’ Footprint Center to face Jaime Munguia in a scheduled 12 round super middleweight affair. The
Munguía vs. Ryder is a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in co-promotion with Zanfer Boxing and Matchroom Boxing. Collazo vs. Gutierrez is a 12-round fight for the WBO Minimumweight World Championship presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions. (photos by Ed Mulholland) >>>>CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE SCORECARD<<<< Fundora vs. Cruz is a
THE RESULT: Jaime Munguia does what Canelo Alvarez could not and stops John Ryder in nine rounds after throwing the kitchen sink at the Brit for most of the fight. KEY MOMENTS: The resolute Ryder was dropped four times during the fight. Once in round two, once in the fourth and then twice in the
Lewis Crocker stayed unbeaten with a fifth round TKO win over Jose Felix today at Ulster Hall in Belfast. Crocker (19-0, 11 KO) had dropped Felix in the fourth round before dropping him again in the fifth. Felix (40-7-1, 31 KO) had also been penalized a point in round three for low blows. Crocker missed
THE RESULT: Lewis ‘The Croc’ Crocker delights the Belfast faithful inside the city’s Ulster Hall by finishing Mexican dangerman Jose Felix in round five. KEY MOMENTS: Felix was docked a point in round three by referee Marcus McDonnell for throwing a second low blow, the first affecting Crocker far more. Crocker threw a peach of a
THE RESULT: Cheavon Clarke continues to deliver on his potential by stopping former European cruiserweight champion Tommy McCarthy midway through the fourth round. KEY MOMENTS: In the first two rounds Clarke started quick putting McCarthy on the back foot to find out what the veteran had left. His pressure forced the Irishman to stand his
Belfast – Limerick’s Paddy Donovan is building some real momentum and after stopping English welterweight champion Danny Ball in November, he got straight back to action with a WBA Continental title defense against Argentina’s Williams Andres Herrera. Donovan controlled the opening round with his southpaw jab. It wasn’t a hard, ram rod jab and he
Lewis Crocker returns to action today, headlining at home in Belfast, to face Jose Felix in a DAZN main event from Ulster Hall. The unbeaten Crocker will take on a Mexican puncher who showed his danger last spring, when he tore through Gary Cully in Dublin. Live updates, results, and highlights will start at 2
It turns out, Ryan Garcia doesn’t hold all of the cards at 140 pounds. Although he came up short against Gervonta Davis in 2023, the 25-year-old believes he became a pay-per-view star overnight. According to reports, Garcia played a huge role in their PPV generating over one million buys. He might be beltless, but Garcia
By Elliot Worsell ONE of the golden rules of boxing is this: if you can’t manage to beat Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, at least lose in a manner that has people wanting to see you in action again. This was something John Ryder, nobody’s fool, not only understood when facing Alvarez back in May but was
LAST week I was made an ambassador of the Erb’s Palsy Group UK. I’ve spoken in this column previously about the charity and the positive impact it has on people like me with Erb’s Palsy and their families. I’m extremely proud to be helping them in this role and fingers crossed I can help them
Former undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo may be down to one belt, as Dan Rafael and Keith Idec both report that he either has been or will be named champion in recess. As a result, Sebastian Fundora and Serhii Bohachuk will battle it out for the full title on March 30th instead of the
Atif Oberlton is on a path towards becoming a legit prospect at 175 pounds. Oberlton made quick work of Cleotis Pendarvis on January 12, scoring a knockout win in round two at the LIVE Casino in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 25-year-old Oberlton improved to 9-0, 7 knockouts. Standing approximately eight inches taller than
Posted on 01/26/2024 By: Sean Crose Ryan Garcia thought he’d be fighting Rolando Romero next. “I understand that there has been a lot of confusion,” the popular boxer went so far as to post online, “but this fight is happening. I’m happy to announce this. Everyone is going to post this soon, don’t worry.” Suffice
We’re travelling the untrodden path of Belfast to Phoenix via London in search of value this weekend, as Jaime Munguia (1/4) and Lewis Crocker (1/12) attempt to make statements as big betting favourites. ‘Gorilla’ warfare John Ryder is a tough, tough bastard. We know that. He has also enjoyed an Indian Summer as a 168-pounder
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