Evans edges Rosa, Fa wins in 67 seconds

By Brad Snyder at ringside
Photos: Bob Ryder

Luis Rosa Jr. and Yuandale Evans delivered, on what was speculated to be a very exciting Main Event on SHOBOX: The New Generation. Fighting in front of a loud crowd at the Masonic at Temple Live, both fighters came out throwing their best. As Evans won the 1st Round, both picked up the pace, even more in the 2nd. By the 3rd, it appeared Rosa was getting the slight edge, as both fighters continued the pace they began with. Both featherweights continued the crowd pleasing excitement in the 4th. Rosa was connecting with lead left hooks to the head, as Evans tried to work in a right jab to the charging Rosa. Both fighters were going toe to toe in the 5th, in a fight that science would say could not go the distance. At anytime, either boxer looked as if they could have ended the fight with the punches they were throwing. In the 8th, Rosa was able to wobble Evans, catching him and driving him into the corner. Evans rebounded by not clinching, but throwing more punches towards Rosa and catching him with a right that stumbled him. At the end of Round 9, both fighters had to be separated, as they butt heads and talk as the round ends. The 10th round ended, as the fight began, with both fighters throwing as many punches as they could. The action filled fight went to the scorecards, as Evans wins the WBC Continental America’s Featherweight Championship by SD (96-94 Evans, 96-94 Rosa, 96-93 Evans). The fight improves Evans to (20-1, 14 KO’s), as Luis Rosa Jr. loses for the first time and falls to (23-1, 11KO’s). Continue reading “Evans edges Rosa, Fa wins in 67 seconds”

By Brad Snyder at ringside Photos: Bob Ryder Luis Rosa Jr. and Yuandale Evans delivered, on what was speculated to be a very exciting Main Event on SHOBOX: The New…
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Beterbiev, Koelling make weight

Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Artur Beterbiev 174.6 vs. Enrico Koelling 174.4
(IBF light heavyweight title)

Jose Carlos Ramirez 139 vs. Mike Reed 139.6
Alex Saucedo 139 vs. Gustavo Vittori 139.2
Andy Vences 132 vs. Jairo Ochoa 131.4
Johnny Garcia 144.4 vs. Amir Imam 143.8
Alexander Besputin 147 vs. Juan Ruiz 146.4
Maxim Dadashev 141.2 vs. Clarence Booth 140.2
Fernando Fuentes 124 vs. Vislan Dalkhaev 123.2
Quilisto Madera 161.6 vs. Evan Torres 162
Bryan Lua 135 vs. Eric Rodriguez 132.6

Venue: Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN

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Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Artur Beterbiev 174.6 vs. Enrico Koelling 174.4 (IBF light heavyweight title) Jose Carlos Ramirez 139 vs. Mike Reed 139.6 Alex Saucedo 139 vs. Gustavo Vittori 139.2…
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Weights from Chihuahua

Carlos Ocampo 146 vs. Darío Ferman 146
José Quirino Jr 116 vs. Víctor Olivo 114.5
Luis Hernández 141 vs. Eliud Montoya 141
Chirino Sánchez 128 vs. César Villa 128.5
Yamileth Mercado 127.5 vs. Milagros Díaz 127
Rafael Proaño 147 vs. Isaac Monreal 145.5
Jesús Rojas 148 vs. Brandon Soriano 148.5

Venue: Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevedo, Chihuahua, Chi, MX
Promoter: Zanfer, Chihuahua Municipal Government
TV: TV Azteca (Mexico)

Carlos Ocampo 146 vs. Darío Ferman 146 José Quirino Jr 116 vs. Víctor Olivo 114.5 Luis Hernández 141 vs. Eliud Montoya 141 Chirino Sánchez 128 vs. César Villa 128.5 Yamileth…
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Gallen and McKenzie victorious

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Unbeaten Australian heavyweight contender and Rugby League Football Star Paul Gallen (8-0–0) outscored Fijian, Puns Rasaubale (0-1-0) over six rounds at the Cronulla Leagues club, Sydney, NSW, Australia on Friday. Gallen controlled the contest in most of the rounds with accurate left jabs. Rasaubale was deducted a point in round four. Scores at the conclusion 60-53, 59-55 and 59-54. The 36-year old said after the fight it was likely his last bout as speculation mounts he will call time on his boxing career in the near future. Continue reading “Gallen and McKenzie victorious”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Unbeaten Australian heavyweight contender and Rugby League Football Star Paul Gallen (8-0–0) outscored Fijian, Puns Rasaubale (0-1-0) over six rounds at the Cronulla…
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IBF #3 Petalcorin demolishes Raknafa

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

IBF #3, WBC #6, WBO #12 light flyweight Randy Petalcorin (28-2-1, 21 KOs) scored a devastating knockout over Indonesian champion Oscar Raknafa (13-16,5 KOs) on Friday at the Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The former WBA champion dropped Raknafa with a powerful body shot in round one. The Indonesian was on the canvas for several minutes and was later transported to the Alfred hospital in Melbourne for observation.

“I just checked on Raknafa. He has gone to hospital for a check up to be safe and make sure he is okay. Randy Peralcorin hits like a heavyweight,” said promoter Peter Maniatis

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing IBF #3, WBC #6, WBO #12 light flyweight Randy Petalcorin (28-2-1, 21 KOs) scored a devastating knockout over Indonesian champion Oscar Raknafa (13-16,5…
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HBO Weights from Long Island

Photos: Marilyn Paulino, Matchroom, Salita Promotions

Daniel Jacobs 159.6 vs. Luis Arias 160
Jarrell Miller 283.4 vs. Mariusz Wach 268
Cletus Seldin 141.2 vs. Roberto Ortiz 141.2

Venue: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: HBO

Photos

Photos: Marilyn Paulino, Matchroom, Salita Promotions Daniel Jacobs 159.6 vs. Luis Arias 160 Jarrell Miller 283.4 vs. Mariusz Wach 268 Cletus Seldin 141.2 vs. Roberto Ortiz 141.2 Venue: Nassau Coliseum,…
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Roach headlines Nov 30 on ESPN2

Lamont Roach, Jr. (15-0, 6 KOs) will make his headlining debut as he defends his WBC Youth Super Featherweight Title against Filipino contender Rey “Flash” Perez (21-8, 6 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the Nov. 30 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

In the co-main event, Jose “Wonder Boy” Lopez (18-1-1, 13 KOs) of Carolina, Puerto Rico will take on Miguel “Miguelito” Gonzalez (21-3, 18 KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico in a high-level 10-round fight for the WBO International Super Featherweight Title.

Also on the card is Manuel “Tino” Avila (22-1, 8 KOs), who will take on Raul “El Bule” Hidalgo (26-15, 19 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico in a 10-round featherweight event.

Lamont Roach, Jr. (15-0, 6 KOs) will make his headlining debut as he defends his WBC Youth Super Featherweight Title against Filipino contender Rey “Flash” Perez (21-8, 6 KOs) in…
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Smith, Williams make weight

Liam Smith 154 vs. Liam Williams 153.5
(WBO jr middleweight eliminator)

Josh Leather 138.5 vs. Glenn Foot 139.25
Thomas Patrick Ward 121.25 vs. Sean Davis 121
Nathan Gorman 252 vs. Mohamed Soltby 220

Venue: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
Promoter: Frank Warren
TV: BoxNation (UK)

Liam Smith 154 vs. Liam Williams 153.5 (WBO jr middleweight eliminator) Josh Leather 138.5 vs. Glenn Foot 139.25 Thomas Patrick Ward 121.25 vs. Sean Davis 121 Nathan Gorman 252 vs.…
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Horn: McGregor would be easy money

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn is focused on a December 13 showdown with WBO#11 Gary Corcoran in Brisbane but he also targeted UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Horn’s promoter Dean Lonergan has asked McGregor how much money he wants and he’ll try to make it happen. “It would be the easiest fight of my career,” Horn told Grantlee Kieza of the Courier Mail. “If it’s under boxing rules McGregor has no chance.

“I watched McGregor’s fight with Floyd Mayweather (in August) and Floyd wore him down and stopped him even though Floyd hadn’t fought for a couple of years. I would bring a lot more pressure on McGregor right from the opening bell and I hit a lot harder than Floyd too. Continue reading “Horn: McGregor would be easy money”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn is focused on a December 13 showdown with WBO#11 Gary Corcoran in Brisbane but he also targeted UFC…
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Weights from Tampa

By Scott Foster

Mark Reyes, Jr. 147.2 vs. Carlos Velasquez 145.2
Jasmine Artega 116.2 vs. Kathryn Talley 122.4

Venue: Bryan Glazer Family JCC
Promoter: Fight Night Promotions
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

By Scott Foster Mark Reyes, Jr. 147.2 vs. Carlos Velasquez 145.2 Jasmine Artega 116.2 vs. Kathryn Talley 122.4 Venue: Bryan Glazer Family JCC Promoter: Fight Night Promotions Doors open at…
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Weights from Melbourne, Australia

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Randy Petalcorin 115 vs. Oscar Raknafa 114.6

Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria
Promoter: Peter Maniatis

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Randy Petalcorin 115 vs. Oscar Raknafa 114.6 Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria Promoter: Peter Maniatis

Ramirez-Reed Final Press Conference

Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Super lightweight contenders Jose Ramírez and Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed, along with top-rated light heavyweight contenders Artur Beterbiev and Enrico Köelling, joined Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum for the final press conference in advance of Saturday’s ESPN twinbill at the Save Mart Center in Fresno. Continue reading “Ramirez-Reed Final Press Conference”

Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Super lightweight contenders Jose Ramírez and Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed, along with top-rated light heavyweight contenders Artur Beterbiev and Enrico Köelling, joined Hall of Fame promoter…
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ShoBox weights from Cleveland

Photo: Stephanie Trapp/Showtime

Luis Rosa Jr. 125 vs. Yuandale Evans 125.5
Radzhab Butaev 146 vs. Janer Gonzalez 147
Junior Fa 262 vs. Freddy Latham 261
Charles Conwell 153 vs. Roque “Rocky” Zapata 155

Venue: The Masonic at Templelive Cleveland
Promoter: DiBella Entertainment
TV: Showtime

Luis Rosa Jr. 125 vs. Yuandale Evans 125.5 Radzhab Butaev 146 vs. Janer Gonzalez 147 Junior Fa 262 vs. Freddy Latham 261 Charles Conwell 153 vs. Roque “Rocky” Zapata 155…
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Unbeaten heavyweights collide Friday

Unbeaten 6’5, 270-pound New Zealand-based heavyweight Junior Fa (12-0, 7 KOs) meets Pittburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-rounder on Friday night’s ShoBox telecast from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland. Fa, who has two amateur victories over reigning WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, will fight for just the second time in the United States. He recently trained in England with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves champion Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) battled to a split decision draw against Alonzo Butler (31-3-2, 24 KOs) in his last bout on December 3, 2016. “I am looking forward to facing Fa. I’ve heard a lot about him and the great heavyweight prospect he is, but on November 10 I’ll show the world that I’m a much better fighter!”

Unbeaten 6’5, 270-pound New Zealand-based heavyweight Junior Fa (12-0, 7 KOs) meets Pittburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-rounder on Friday night’s ShoBox telecast from the Masonic Temple…
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Wach: Miller’s head will explode

By Przemek Garczarczyk
Photo: Ed Mulholland/HBO

6’7 Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach (33-2, 17 KO) is very confident that his size and experience will be enough to beat undefeated Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (19-0, 17 KO) on Saturday night’s HBO telecast from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

You arrived in New York 10 days before fight ready to go…

Exactly. I arrived last week on Wednesday, couple of workouts, then on Saturday I had a good, and tough six-round sparring with Bryant Jennings. That was the last part of fight preparations. Since then, it’s more about being fresh, working on my speed, reflexes than anything else. Continue reading “Wach: Miller’s head will explode”

By Przemek Garczarczyk Photo: Ed Mulholland/HBO 6’7 Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach (33-2, 17 KO) is very confident that his size and experience will be enough to beat undefeated Jarrell “Big…
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Danny Jacobs: There’s no one in the middleweight division that can honestly beat me

By Arvin Nundloll

The Miracle Man, Danny Jacobs, returns to the ring fresh of his first PPV appearance against Gennady Golovkin. Jacobs faces another undefeated fighter in Luis Arias and took time out to break down why he believes that he’s only become a better fighter since GGG and has no one to fear in the division.

Photo: Emily Harney

Jacobs believes that although he lost on paper, he won new fans, pushed GGG out of his comfort zone and edged him out in the eyes of many who have watched the fight.

I was underestimated by a lot of the boxing world I think with the GGG fight, even being arguably was one of the biggest underdogs that he’s faced and being the one to actually take him 12 rounds, backing him up and doing all the things I was doing inside the ring to gain his respect. That wasn’t the typical Triple G that you guys are used to seeing and I think that is what gained me the fans respect despite how people may view the fight. From what I’ve seen people view the fight 50-50, some people felt like he won and some people felt like I won but at the end of the day I feel like we ultimately won as we put ourselves on the map. Continue reading “Danny Jacobs: There’s no one in the middleweight division that can honestly beat me”

By Arvin Nundloll The Miracle Man, Danny Jacobs, returns to the ring fresh of his first PPV appearance against Gennady Golovkin. Jacobs faces another undefeated fighter in Luis Arias and…
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Karpency Brothers Return on Saturday

By Matt Thompson

New England middleweight champ Russell Lamour (15-2, 7 KOs) will battle former WBA-NABA champ John Thompson (17-3, 6 KOs) over eight rounds on Saturday night at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine. In the co-features, former WBC/WBO/IBO light heavyweight title challenger Tommy Karpency (27-6, 16 KOs) faces veteran Tiwon Taylor (26-26, 19 KOs) in an eight rounder, while heavyweight Jeremiah Karpency (14-1, 5 KOs) meets former IBF title challenger Rubin Williams (29-29, 16 KOs) in a 10 rounder. In other action, local middleweight Jason Quirk (7-0, 5 KOs), super lightweight Brandon Berry (11-2, 7 KOs), light heavy Brandon Montella (8-0, 7 KOs) and cruiser Cristiano Pedro (1-1) will appear in separate bouts. The card is promoted by Bob Russo and the event will help benefit the Portland Boxing Club.

By Matt Thompson New England middleweight champ Russell Lamour (15-2, 7 KOs) will battle former WBA-NABA champ John Thompson (17-3, 6 KOs) over eight rounds on Saturday night at the…
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Tiberi Jr. Faces late sub Womack on Saturday

By Rick Scharmberg

Night Night Promotions held a press conference on Thursday at Delaware Park Casino in Stanton, Delaware in advance of their show “Battle for the Belts” at the Hockessin PAL Center in Hockessin, Delaware on Saturday night. In the main event, “Jolt’n” Joey Tiberi (15-2) was scheduled to face Justin Savi for a regional title. It was announced that Savi will be replaced by Kevin Womack (7-14-4), who will meet Tiberi in a six round lightweight bout. Tiberi partnered with Todd Mulvena to create Night Night Promotions, and this will be their second show to date.

“We are doing our best to put on a great show. We have a great venue in the Hockessin PAL Center, and it is Veteran’s Day weekend. There is a ten dollar discount for military, firefighters, and police,” stated Mulvena. “A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Attack Addiction organization.” Continue reading “Tiberi Jr. Faces late sub Womack on Saturday”

By Rick Scharmberg Night Night Promotions held a press conference on Thursday at Delaware Park Casino in Stanton, Delaware in advance of their show “Battle for the Belts” at the…
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Tri-Star returns to Nashville December 8

Junior flyweight sensation Edwin Reyes (7-2-2, 5 KOs) fighting out of Nashville by way of Guatemala, looks for his fourth straight victory when he challenges Santos “Titos” Vasquez (4-2-1, 3 KOs) of Reno, NV in the eight round main event of Tri-Star Boxing’s “Fights at the Fairgrounds” Friday, December 8th at the Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville, TN.

The co-featured bout of the evening pits knockout artist Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko (19-1, 17 KOs) born in Ghana but now fighting out of Nashville, against durable veteran Juan Carlos Rojas (8-23-2, 7 KOs) of Mexico in a six rounds super middleweight showdown. Continue reading “Tri-Star returns to Nashville December 8”

Junior flyweight sensation Edwin Reyes (7-2-2, 5 KOs) fighting out of Nashville by way of Guatemala, looks for his fourth straight victory when he challenges Santos “Titos” Vasquez (4-2-1, 3…
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Granat accepts Wallin challenge

Yesterday Otto Wallin went out to challenge his compatriot Adrian Granat in what will be one of the biggest domestic fights ever to take place on Swedish soil – the country that until 2013 was one among three countries in the world (the others North Korea, Jemen and Cuba) to disallow professional boxing. The fight will most likely be for the EU-title and the winner will climb further towards the top. Continue reading “Granat accepts Wallin challenge”

Yesterday Otto Wallin went out to challenge his compatriot Adrian Granat in what will be one of the biggest domestic fights ever to take place on Swedish soil – the…
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WBA 112lb champ Ioka renounces his belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photo by Boxing Beat

Three-time world champ Kazuto Ioka (22-1, 13 KOs) astoundingly renounced his belt before his mandatory defense with perennial top contender Artem Dalakian (15-0, 11 KOs) from Ukraine. It was publicly announced by his father/manager/trainer/promoter Kazunori today (Thursday) in Osaka. Having got married to famous and popular singer Nana Tanimura this May, Kazuto, a long-time resident in Osaka, moved to Tokyo to live with his bride—reportedly without his father’s permission. Kazuto finally decided to relinquish his belt rather than be forced to make the mandatory defense with limited preparation.

His father said, “It will be up to him whether to go on fighting or to hang up gloves for good. Kazuto may have an alternative to go for the fourth belt next year, if motivated.” It will be a waste of talent if Kazuto should call it quit at this point of his career since he is such a vastly gifted boxer-puncher with good reflexes and excellent defensive skills. Ioka remarkably proved it with such a clean and unbruised face after every fight. Kazuto Ioka, still 28, is at a crossroads in his life.

By Joe Koizumi Photo by Boxing Beat Three-time world champ Kazuto Ioka (22-1, 13 KOs) astoundingly renounced his belt before his mandatory defense with perennial top contender Artem Dalakian (15-0,…
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Arikawa stops Sakamoto to unify Japanese 147lb belts

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Japanese welterweight champ Toshio Arikawa (15-4, 13 KOs) returned to action after a long hiatus for a year and unified the national belts by stopping interim titlist Daisuke Sakamoto (14-9-3, 8 KOs) at 1:42 of the fifth session on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan.

Having suffered a first round stoppage at the hand of Sakamoto three years ago, the regular champ Arikawa was once slated to defend his national belt against the grudge rival last April, but his injury prevented him from participating in a rematch and Sakamoto acquired the interim title by outhustling Kamoto Kawasaki on points this June. Arikawa overcame his ring rust and connected with solid rights and body shots to the interim champ, piling up points steadily. The champ, in round five, opened a bad gash over the left eyebrow with a vicious right and so profusely bled that the ref had the cut examined by the ringside physician and then declared a halt. Continue reading “Arikawa stops Sakamoto to unify Japanese 147lb belts”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Japanese welterweight champ Toshio Arikawa (15-4, 13 KOs) returned to action after a long hiatus for a year and unified the national belts…
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Japan Update

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Boxing Beat

Biggest news in Japan while this reporter was absent to attend the WBA convention in Medellin, Colombia, was that former WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka (27-1-2, 19 KOs), 35, finally made up his mind to go on fighting in order to regain his belt from his conqueror Luis Nery (25-0, 19 KOs), 22, via fourth round TKO this September.

Nery tested positive afterward, but the WBC lately approved his 118-pound reign and then ordered a rematch between Nery and Yamanaka. The Japanese southpaw is willing to face the Mexican in a grudge fight and regain his belt. We expect his exito (success) in their revancha (rematch). Continue reading “Japan Update”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Boxing Beat Biggest news in Japan while this reporter was absent to attend the WBA convention in Medellin, Colombia, was that former WBC bantamweight champion…
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Jacobs-Arias Workout Quotes

The six fighters that will appear Live on HBO World Championship Boxing on Saturday night at NYCB LIVE Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum worked out Wednesday in New York for the media.

Daniel Jacobs: Having Chris Algieri in camp is great – it’s the second time around and it makes for a great family atmosphere. But at the same time, I am a loner. I like to be alone. I like to s=isolate myself because on fight night I am in that ring all by myself so I like to get used to being the only person leading up to the fight. On Saturday night, I just want to win impressively so I can have another fight. That is my only goal. I want to be champion again and go after the heavy hitters. Not excluding anyone, but I feel I am the best middleweight in the world and I want to prove that and Saturday night is going to be the first stepping stone. Continue reading “Jacobs-Arias Workout Quotes”

The six fighters that will appear Live on HBO World Championship Boxing on Saturday night at NYCB LIVE Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum worked out Wednesday in New…
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