The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as Luis Ortiz vs. Andy Ruiz, Deontay Wilder, Usyk-Joshua rematch scorecards, Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz, Canelo Alvarez, Demetrius Andrade, and more. Yo Bread, heard you were nice back in the day on the basketball tip. Heard this from a reliable source you
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There are many top heavyweights who view Luis Ortiz as an obstacle they’d rather avoid if given the chance. Andy Ruiz views the former two-time title challenger as a springboard to reclaim past glory. The two will collide this Sunday atop a Fox Sports Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The bout is sanctioned
The junior flyweight division is set to officially crown a true divisional king. BoxingScene.com has learned that a condensed tournament is in play beginning with a November 1 title fight doubleheader to take place at a location to be determined in Japan. Two of the fights will feature three reigning 108-pound titleholders, including a terrific
Hassan Mwakinyo was late to fight week but arrived in time to put to rest any talk of his not going through with a scheduled fight with Liam Smith. Both boxers are set for their main event on Saturday evening from M&S Bank Arena in Smith’s hometown of Liverpool, England. Smith checked in at 159.4
On Saturday, September 17, Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will return to the ring against Gennadiy Golovkin in a trilogy fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. They fought to a controversial twelve round split draw in 2017. A rematch in 2018 saw Canelo win a close twelve round split decision over Golovkin. In
According to numerous outlets, Earnie Shavers, regarding as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight boxing history, passed away on Thursday – a day after turning 78. The cause of death has yet to be disclosed. Shavers turned pro in 1969 and had his last pro contest in November of 1995. He retired from the
Heading into his super middleweight showdown against Canelo Alvarez, Caleb Plant was steadfast in his belief that he was simply 12 rounds away from obtaining undisputed glory. Both Plant and Alvarez officially locked horns in the center of the ring on November 6th, 2021, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada. While
LOS ANGELES – Andy Ruiz Jr. aims to weigh between 260 to 265 pounds when he steps on the scales to fight Luis Ortiz on Sept. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on FOX pay-per-view. “Nothing crazy,” Ruiz told a group of reporters that included BoxingScene.com. “I’m not here to lose so
Jose Valenzuela was prepared to face a former titleholder for the second straight time. He now faces a rising prospect who is arguably an upgrade in competition. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Jezreel Corrales has been pulled from his bout with Valenzuela this Sunday after being unable to secure a travel visa from Panama in time
The career of Robert Helenius began floundering in 2016. As one of the sport’s hottest young prospects, the Swedish native was left unaware of his surroundings in the sixth round against Johann Duhaupas. Although he would go on to reel off three consecutive victories, Dillian Whyte pushed him further down boxing’s totem pole in 2017.
Jessica McCaskill will take the rare step of dropping down in weight to enhance her pound-for-pound credentials. BoxingScene.com has learned that a deal is reached for McCaskill—the reigning undisputed welterweight champion—to face reigning WBC/IBF junior welterweight titlist Chantelle Cameron. The bout will take place with Cameron’s titles at stake as part of an already announced
In the eyes of many, it isn’t a matter of if Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) will defeat Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG) come September 17th, but more so how severe a beating he will inflict. Having turned 40 years of age just a few short months ago, Golovkin appears to be far removed from the pound-for-pound
Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday November 5, live to subscribers worldwide on DAZN (excluding South Korea and MENA). Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) is coming off a huge upset win over Mexican pound-for-pound superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, at the
Rising lightweight star, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (7-0, 7 KOs), kept his knockout streak intact last Thursday at The Hangar in Costa Mesa, CA, when he stopped Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco (22-11, 11 KOs) in the second round. Mercado vs. Blanco, an 8-round co-main event bout, was promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions. Mercado was all action from
Jose Zepeda and Regis Prograis are prepared to collide for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title. Their handlers, however, weren’t as prepared to close a deal for the ordered fight. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the WBC has scheduled a purse bid to determine promotional rights for the aforementioned title fight. The Mexico City-based sanctioning body
Count James Toney amongst a long list of rabid boxing fans and media members that are salivating over the thought of a showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. For the better part of the past five years, both fighters have reigned supreme as the welterweight division’s top dog. However, following his recent stoppage
In the remarkable tale that is the life and career of Andy Ruiz Jr., there has always existed one constant—a gravitational pull from outside sources working to prevent him from capitalizing on his gifts inside the ring. The former heavyweight champion Ruiz will return to the ring this weekend against Luis Ortiz, breaking a second-straight
The undisputed heavyweight championship could benefit from a marketing boost by being scheduled close to the biggest annual sporting event in America. According to Mark Kriegel of ESPN, the heavyweight title unification bout between WBC champion Tyson Fury of England and WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine may air on the
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