Sheeraz, Yarde, Noakes get crushing KOs

Unbeaten WBC #4, WBO #5, WBA #11 middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz (19-0, 15 KOs) annihilated WBO #6, WBC #8 rated former world title challenger Liam Williams (25-5-1, 20 KOs) in the first round of a fight for the WBC silver and Commonwealth belts. Sheeran dropped Williams twice and Williams’ corner eventually waved the towel. Time was 2:36.

Two-time world title challenger and WBA #4, WBO #4, WBC #5, IBF #8 rated light heavyweight Anthony Yarde (25-3, 24 KOs) destroyed Marko Nikolic (32-4, 12 KOs) in three rounds. Yarde dropped Nikolic twice in round two, but the game Nikolic made it through the round. The bout was halted after another knockdown in round three. Time was 1:15.

Unbeaten lightweight knockout artist Sam Noakes (13-0, 13 KOs) halted Lewis Sylvester (13-1, 4 KOs) in round four of a bout for the Commonwealth, British, and WBC International Silver titles. Noakes dropped Sylvester twice in round three with a brutal body attack and finished him with another knockdown in round four. Time was 2:10. Continue reading “Sheeraz, Yarde, Noakes get crushing KOs”

Unbeaten WBC #4, WBO #5, WBA #11 middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz (19-0, 15 KOs) annihilated WBO #6, WBC #8 rated former world title challenger Liam Williams (25-5-1, 20 KOs) in the…
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Bellotti defeats Dillon for British belt

In an entertaining slugfest, super featherweight Reece “The Bomber” Bellotti (18-5, 14 KOs) dethroned previously unbeaten British champion Liam Dillon (13-1-1, 3 KOs) on Saturday night at Indigo at The O2 Arena in London. Toe-to-toe action all the way with Bellotti winning by scores of 117-111, 117-112, 116-112.

Returning after 22 months, former light heavyweight title challenger Craig Richards (18-3-1, 11 KOs) stopped Boris Crighton (12-5, 7 KOs) in round seven. Richards dropped Crighton in round seven and got the stoppage with his follow-up barrage. Time was 2:52. Continue reading “Bellotti defeats Dillon for British belt”

In an entertaining slugfest, super featherweight Reece “The Bomber” Bellotti (18-5, 14 KOs) dethroned previously unbeaten British champion Liam Dillon (13-1-1, 3 KOs) on Saturday night at Indigo at The…
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Zhang stuns Romanov in WBA eliminator

Big shocker in a WBA bridgerweight eliminator on Saturday night at the KRK “Uralets” Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Unbeaten WBA #2 Evgeny Romanov dropped WBA #3 Zhaoxin Zhang in round one and continued to batter him in round two until suddenly, out of nowhere, Zhang floored Romanov face first with a right/left/right combination. Romanov tried to get up but was out of it. Zhang moves to 12-2-1, 7 KOs, while Romanov falls to 19-1, 12 KOs. What a turnaround!

In other action, WBA #14 lightweight Zaur Abdullaev (19-1, 11 KOs) outpointed former WBA super featherweight champion Roger “The Kid” Gutierrez (27-6-1, 21 KOs) over ten rounds.

Big shocker in a WBA bridgerweight eliminator on Saturday night at the KRK “Uralets” Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Unbeaten WBA #2 Evgeny Romanov dropped WBA #3 Zhaoxin Zhang in round…
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Weights from Long Beach, California

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Photo: Carlos Baeza – CBN Promotions

Austin Brooks 129 vs Jose Manuel Izaguirre 129
Tayden Beltran 140.4 vs Willmark Canonico 143.8
Leonardo Rubalcava 141.1 vs Lyle McFarlane 141
Andrian Alvarado 120 vs Brayan Ramos Armenta 120
Hector Lopez 119.6 vs Rod Sarguilla 119
Jose Bravo 121.6 vs Rico Tartt 123.5

Venue: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California
Promoter: CBN Promotions
TV: Fubo Sports

Austin Brooks 129 vs Jose Manuel Izaguirre 129 Tayden Beltran 140.4 vs Willmark Canonico 143.8 Leonardo Rubalcava 141.1 vs Lyle McFarlane 141 Andrian Alvarado 120 vs Brayan Ramos Armenta 120…
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Jono Carroll named WBA mandatory challenger

The WBA Championships Committee has recognized Jono Carroll as the mandatory challenger in the super featherweight category after an extensive analysis of the division. Carroll, who won a September 2021 eliminator against Andy Vences, sent a formal request to WBA and after analyzing the scenario, the decision was reached on Friday, February 9. The teams of WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach and Carroll will have a 30-day period to negotiate the fight. The winner of the bout will face Otar Eranosyan within 120 days of his victory. Eranosyan defeated Roger Gutierrez in an eliminator in August 2023.

The WBA Championships Committee has recognized Jono Carroll as the mandatory challenger in the super featherweight category after an extensive analysis of the division. Carroll, who won a September 2021…
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Haney-Kingry collide April 20

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WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will defend against Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on April 20 in Las Vegas. Both sides have confirmed the fight on social media. Fight now also confirmed by Golden Boy and Matchroom.

BetOnline (www.BetOnline.ag) set odds on the boxing match this morning, and Haney is a huge favorite.

Fight Odds
Devin Haney -500 (1/5)
Ryan Garcia +350 (7/2)

The above odds equate to an 83.3% implied probability that Haney will come out ahead in the fight.

WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will defend against Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) on April 20 in Las Vegas. Both sides have confirmed the fight on…
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Tszyu, Rolly meet Super Bowl media

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Photos: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions

WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and WBA super lightweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero made the rounds with general sports reporters at Radio Row in Las Vegas this week ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday to discuss their respective matchups that top a PBC pay-per-view available on Prime Video March 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Tszyu attended Thursday’s festivities while Romero conducted interviews on Wednesday, as both are training in Las Vegas, the host city of Sunday’s game. Tszyu will face two-time world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman in the March 30 main event, while Romero will defend his title against Mexican star Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in the co-feature.

WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu and WBA super lightweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero made the rounds with general sports reporters at Radio Row in Las Vegas this week ahead…
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GIANT Teofimo-Ortiz Photo Gallery

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Photos: Sumio Yamada

Check out this GIANT Teofimo-Ortiz photo gallery for some incredible shots + the scorecard + action from the Davis-Pedraza fight.

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Photos: Sumio Yamada Check out this GIANT Teofimo-Ortiz photo gallery for some incredible shots + the scorecard + action from the Davis-Pedraza fight.

Sheeraz, Williams make weight

Hamzah Sheeraz 159.4 vs. Liam Williams 159
(WBC Silver & Commonwealth middleweight titles)

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Photo: Queensberry

Sam Noakes 134.6 vs. Lewis Slyvester 133.6
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Photo: Queensberry

Anthony Yarde 177.7 vs. Marko Nikolic 179.6
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Photo: Queensberry

Masood Abdullah 125.7 vs. Qais Ashfaq 134.13
Karol Itauma 181.12 vs. Eros Seghetti 182.13
Tommy Fletcher 202.5 vs. Alvaro Terrero 204.13
Aloys Junior 204.6 vs. Miloslav Savic to weigh-in tomorrow
Umar Khan 128 vs. Maicol Velazco 129.2
Billy Adams 132.5 vs. Engel Gomez 133.9
Charlie Hickford 127.4 vs. Yin Caicedo 126.7
Sam King 160 vs. Bartos Glowacki 159.13

Venue: Copper Box Arena, London
Promoter: Queensberry
TV: ESPN+ (US), TNT Sports (UK)

Hamzah Sheeraz 159.4 vs. Liam Williams 159 (WBC Silver & Commonwealth middleweight titles) Sam Noakes 134.6 vs. Lewis Slyvester 133.6 Anthony Yarde 177.7 vs. Marko Nikolic 179.6 Masood Abdullah 125.7…
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DAZN Weights from London

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Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Liam Dillon 129.9 vs. Reece Bellotti 129.4
(British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles)

Cameron Vuong 136.5 vs. Ishmael Ellis 135.9
Craig Richards 176.7 vs. Boris Crighton 176.2
Shannon Ryan 114.9 vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna 114.5
John Hedges 199.2 vs. Erdogan Kadrija 195.4
Jack Oliphant 161.7 vs. Jensen Irving 162.3
Ibraheem Sulaimaan 135.3 vs. Jordan Patrick Tomasoni 136.5
Emmanuel Odiase 259.6 vs. Amine Boucetta 231

Venue: Indigo at The O2, London
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Liam Dillon 129.9 vs. Reece Bellotti 129.4 (British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles) Cameron Vuong 136.5 vs. Ishmael Ellis 135.9 Craig Richards 176.7 vs. Boris Crighton 176.2 Shannon Ryan 114.9…
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Teofimo defeats Ortiz in snoozer

Super Bowl weekend kicked off in Las Vegas with WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) taking a twelve round unanimous decision against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) on Thursday night at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Lopez stalked Ortiz, who stayed out of range and frustrated Lopez. Ortiz was cut by an accidental headbutt in round seven. Lopez continued to press while Ortiz had little offense in response. In the end, scores were 117-111, 115-113, 115-113. Not a fan-friendly fight.

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis (10-0, 7 KOs) dominated and stopped former two-division world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (29-6-1, 14 KOs). Davis was fast and accurate, hitting Pedraza almost at will. Finally waved off by the ref in round six. Time was 1:09. Continue reading “Teofimo defeats Ortiz in snoozer”

Super Bowl weekend kicked off in Las Vegas with WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) taking a twelve round unanimous decision against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1,…
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Sheeraz-Williams Final Press Conference

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Photo: Queensberry

Middleweight contenders Hamzah Sheeraz and former world title challenger Liam Williams faced off at the final press conference for their clash at London’s Copper Box Arena, with the WBC Silver and Commonwealth titles on the line.

Liam Williams: “Camp has gone really, really well and I’ve trained my nuts off! I am ready and, if I’m not ready now, I never will be…I don’t think he has been in with someone yet who has really tested him and stuck it on him. On Saturday night we are going to see how he holds up to that.”

Hamzah Sheeraz: “The ideal night is a Hamzah Sheeraz win, it all depends on that. For me to achieve my dreams and make people proud, I have to put on a performance. A stoppage is the plan and I don’t see why I can’t do it. The way I work and my mentality is elite level. I am rubbing shoulders with great champions in LA and only learning off them.”

Middleweight contenders Hamzah Sheeraz and former world title challenger Liam Williams faced off at the final press conference for their clash at London’s Copper Box Arena, with the WBC Silver…
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JC Martinez-Cordova clash rescheduled

WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez (20-2, 15 KOs) will defend against Angelino Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs) on PBC’s March 30 event in Las Vegas. Martinez, who is part of “Team Canelo” and trained by Eddy Reynoso, was slated to face Cordova in December on the final Showtime telecast, but due to visa problems the fight had to be postponed.

WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez (20-2, 15 KOs) will defend against Angelino Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs) on PBC’s March 30 event in Las Vegas. Martinez, who is part of…
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Jamaine Ortiz: You’re gonna see fireworks

Ortiz2 8Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) is in the biggest fight of his career as he challenges WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) for his world title tonight at the Michelob Ultra Arena and live on ESPN.

“To be honest, I don’t know how this fight came to be,” admitted Ortiz on The Final Bell podcast only 9 days from fight night. “I saw Teofimo at the Benavidez vs. Andrade fight, and a few weeks later, I got the call…it’s a rivalry in the sense that we fought in the past…it was a very competitive fight, and we gotta get even on that”.

“He’s a great fighter. I think he’s the best at 140 right now. I feel like it’s a harder challenge [than Stevenson and Haney], but I can’t take anything away from the guys at the top. They’re world champions for a reason. It takes a lot to get there, but I feel like once I beat Teofimo, I’ll be the top guy. Continue reading “Jamaine Ortiz: You’re gonna see fireworks”

Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) is in the biggest fight of his career as he challenges WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo “The Takeover” Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) for…
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Austin Brooks in spotlight

AustinbrooksUndefeated super featherweight Austin Brooks will be in the spotlight on Saturday night. With no major U.S. shows on Super Bowl eve, the eight-rounder between Brooks (11-0, 4 KOs) and Jose Manuel Izaguirre (7-0, 3 KOs) will be just about the only free fight card available during the evening time slot in the U.S.

The event will be broadcast live on Fubo Sports and take place at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.

Here is what Brooks, who hails from La Mesa, California, had to say about his recent training camp, his matchup with Izaguirre, fighting in the main event on national television, and more. Continue reading “Austin Brooks in spotlight”

Undefeated super featherweight Austin Brooks will be in the spotlight on Saturday night. With no major U.S. shows on Super Bowl eve, the eight-rounder between Brooks (11-0, 4 KOs) and…
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Keith Thurman Exclusive Interview

By Jeff Zimmerman

Former 2x unified welterweight champ Keith “One Time” Thurman takes on the hard-hitting WBO junior middleweight champ, Australia’s Tim Tszyu on March 30 in Las Vegas for the first fight on the Premier Boxing Champions new platform, Amazon. Thurman has been out of the ring for 2 years as he moves up in weight against the son of Hall of Famer, Kostya Tszyu. Thurman talks about his big fight plus shares his thoughts on a Spence-Crawford rematch and Crawford moving up to face Canelo plus much more in this Fightnews.com® exclusive.

By Jeff Zimmerman Former 2x unified welterweight champ Keith “One Time” Thurman takes on the hard-hitting WBO junior middleweight champ, Australia’s Tim Tszyu on March 30 in Las Vegas for…
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Teofimo, Ortiz make weight

Teofimo Lopez 139.6 vs. Jamaine Ortiz 139.6
(WBO junior welterweight title)

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Keyshawn Davis 134.7 vs. Jose Pedraza 134.5
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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

George Acosta 131.3 vs. Rene Tellez Giron 132
Javier Martinez 161.6 vs. Raul Salomon 164.4
Abdullah Mason 135.3 vs. Benjamin Gurment 136.8
Charlie Sheehy 135.7 vs. Abdel Sauceda 135.4
Alan Garcia 136.6 vs. Tomas Ornelas 134.6
Antonio Zepeda 299.7 vs. Lemir Isom-Riley 257
Art Barrera Jr. 141 vs. Michael Portales 140

Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+

Teofimo Lopez 139.6 vs. Jamaine Ortiz 139.6 (WBO junior welterweight title) Keyshawn Davis 134.7 vs. Jose Pedraza 134.5 George Acosta 131.3 vs. Rene Tellez Giron 132 Javier Martinez 161.6 vs.…
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Romanov-Zhang WBA bridger eliminator Saturday

Unbeaten WBA #2 Evgeny Romanov (19-0, 12 KOs) and WBA #3 Zhaoxin Zhang (11-2-1, 6 KOs) will clash in a WBA bridgerweight eliminator this Saturday at the KRK “Uralets” Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Romanov, 38, is unbeaten since making his debut at age 30 in 2016. Zhang, 28, is a former WBA cruiserweight title challenger. The winner will become the mandatory challenger to current WBA bridgerweight champion Evgeny Tishchenko.

The evening will also see the return to the ring of former WBA super featherweight champion Roger “The Kid” Gutierrez (27-5-1, 21 KOs), who will face Zaur Abdullaev (18-1, 11 KOs) in a lightweight fight.

Unbeaten WBA #2 Evgeny Romanov (19-0, 12 KOs) and WBA #3 Zhaoxin Zhang (11-2-1, 6 KOs) will clash in a WBA bridgerweight eliminator this Saturday at the KRK “Uralets” Arena…
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Yarde back in action Saturday

Popular all-action light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde will be in action Saturday on Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren’s card at the Copperbox in London. Yarde (24-3, 23 KOs) will face Marko Nikolic (32-3, 12 KOs) in a ten-rounder. Happily, the card has been picked up by ESPN+ in the US. TNT Sports will air the card in the UK.

In the main event, unbeaten WBC #4 middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz (18-0, 14 KOs) takes on WBC #8 rated former world title challenger Liam Williams (25-4-1, 20 KOs) in a twelve round fight for the WBC silver belt.

Also, lightweight knockout artist Sam Noakes (12-0, 12 KOs) meets fellow unbeaten Lewis Sylvester (13-0, 4 KOs) for the Commonwealth, British, and WBC International Silver titles.

Popular all-action light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde will be in action Saturday on Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren’s card at the Copperbox in London. Yarde (24-3, 23 KOs) will…
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Boxing back in Essex Saturday

John Clark (Top Tier Boxing) presents a boxing card this Saturday at the Brentwood Centre, in Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom. The 10 round main event will feature hometown favorite James Osborne (4-0, 1 KOs) against Grant Dennis (18-6, 3 KOs). The two will battle it out for the English super middleweight title. “I think it´s a crossroads fight for both really.” said Clark. Continue reading “Boxing back in Essex Saturday”

John Clark (Top Tier Boxing) presents a boxing card this Saturday at the Brentwood Centre, in Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom. The 10 round main event will feature hometown favorite James…
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Ryan Shaw remains unbeaten

Unbeaten bantamweight Ryan Shaw (7-0, 7 KOs) stopped Vit Y (7-7-1, 4 KOs) in round two on Tuesday night at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. Shaw hurt Y to the body, then teed off until the referee stepped in at 1:04.

Unbeaten lightweight Iman Lee (9-0, 6 KOs) and Devon Jones (5-12-1, 1 KO) went six hard rounds with Lee winning by majority decision 58-56, 59-55, 57-57

Super lightweight Terell Bostic (10-2, 1 KO) took a narrow six round unanimous decision over Pedro “El Gago” Hernandez (7-18-1, 2 KOs). Hernandez dropped Bostic in round six, but it was too little, too late. Scores were 57-56, 57-56, 58-55.

Unbeaten light heavyweight Luis J. Rodriguez Fernandez (13-0, 7 KOs) won a six round beatdown against Javier Frazier (8-28-1, 4 KOs). Fernandez dropped Frazier in round one, but the rugged Frazier stayed in there for the full six. Scores were 60-53 3x.

Featherweight Elon De Jesus (6-1-2, 5 KOs) knocked out Weusi Johnson (3-33-1, 0 KOs) in the third round. De Jesus dropped Johnson in round one and laid him out in round three with a right hand.

Unbeaten bantamweight Ryan Shaw (7-0, 7 KOs) stopped Vit Y (7-7-1, 4 KOs) in round two on Tuesday night at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. Shaw hurt Y…
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Teofimo-Ortiz Final Press Conference

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will defend his world title against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) on Thursday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The fight will take place three days before the Super Bowl in the same city. Lopez-Ortiz will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+

Teofimo Lopez: “I’m the big clown of the sport of boxing. I’ve got to make everyone laugh. I’ve got a big nose for a reason…it’s great to be back. I’m glad to see the talents coming through. But this is only the beginning for me. I’m 26 years young. I’m not even in my prime yet…we have a tremendous dance partner. He’s wanted this fight for a while and we’ll do our thing.”

Jamaine Ortiz: “There hasn’t been respect. It’s a fight. I’m coming here to take his head off. It is what it is. There is a calm before the storm. you’ve got to know to keep control of your mind and body, especially before you go into battle…I feel like I’m going to be the guy having the clown do whatever I want to do. It’s going to be that kind of show.”

WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) will defend his world title against Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) on Thursday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay…
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John Ryder Retires

Official Statement: It is with a heavy heart that I have come to the decision to hang up my gloves and retire from professional boxing.

I’ve been absolutely blessed to have the most amazing career over the past 14 years. Starting in Bethnal Green in 2010 and ending in Phoenix, Arizona. I’ve been lucky enough to box everywhere from The 02 Arena, T-Mobile in Vegas, Alexandra Palace, Manchester Arena to Guadalajara in Mexico. For a boy from Islington, it’s been some run.

Although I didn’t manage to win that world title, I’ve achieved and experienced more than I could ever have imagined when I first put on a pair of boxing gloves and I wouldn’t change that for any belt.

I’d like to thank the whole team and Matchroom, especially Eddie, Barry and Frank. My trainer and manager Tony and Charlie Sims and my S&C coach Dan Lawrence for their constant support. And of course, my loving family. My partner Nancy, kids Heidi and Brody, who have given me the strongest ‘why’ possible over the past decade in this sport. I’m blessed to have you all in my corner.

Finally, although my professional career as a boxer is now over, the sport won’t be able to get rid of me that easily and l look forward to officially starting my new career as a coach working alongside Tony at the Matchroom Gym very shortly. There’s no place like home.

Thanks again,
John “The Gorilla” Ryder

Official Statement: It is with a heavy heart that I have come to the decision to hang up my gloves and retire from professional boxing. I’ve been absolutely blessed to…
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