BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Stanley Ketchel’s story is one of resilience and determination, born to Polish immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1886. His upbringing was anything but easy, with his teenage years marked by hardships and tough choices. Opting to run with a gang rather than attend school, Ketchel left home at the young
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BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a thrilling showdown in Perth, Australia, Thammanoon Niyomtrong, also known as Knockout CP Freshmart, defended his WBA strawweight title for the twelfth time. The experienced champion faced off against local fighter Alex Winwood in a 12-round bout that ended in a majority decision in favor of Niyomtrong. Throughout the fight,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Daniel Dubois, also known as “Dynamite,” is gearing up for a highly anticipated clash with Anthony Joshua on September 21st. He is determined to redeem himself after a previous fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Poland. Despite the controversial nature of the match, where Dubois inflicted a body shot knockdown on Usyk,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The highly anticipated showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is set to take place on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with ESPN+ broadcasting the 12-round headliner. However, what makes this event unique is the fact that while ESPN+ will showcase the main event, the rest of the card will
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The retirement of boxing legends such as Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez, and Naoya Inoue may seem like a loss to the sport, but it actually paves the way for a new era of young and hungry fighters to step up and make a name for themselves. While these three fighters have
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- During a recent interview, Ryan Garcia had some harsh words for fellow boxer Shakur Stevenson. While Stevenson boasts an impressive record of 22-0 with 10 knockouts, Garcia believes that Stevenson’s lack of offensive prowess is holding him back. Garcia argues that Stevenson relies too heavily on his defense, which may be
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Naoya Inoue, also known as “The Monster,” has been making waves in the world of boxing. With an impressive record of 28-0(25) and world titles in four different weight classes, the Japanese superstar has caught the attention of many, including former featherweight king Barry McGuigan. McGuigan hails Inoue as possibly “the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Oscar De La Hoya has once again stirred up controversy in the boxing world with his public declaration of attending a UFC event instead of the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga fight. His scathing comments on social media questioning the legitimacy and excitement of the upcoming boxing match have raised eyebrows within the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ team has surprised the boxing world by sending a six-figure offer to unbeaten junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell for a fight later this year. Conwell, 26, may not have been the expected opponent for Ennis’ debut at 154 pounds, but he is considered a dangerous fighter. Despite the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Brian Norman Sr. has raised concerns over promoter Eddie Hearn’s intentions regarding IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Norman believes that Hearn may be trying to orchestrate a scenario in which Ennis is persuaded to give up his title to make way for #3 IBF Conor Benn to become a champion.
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- U.S. fans are in for a treat with the upcoming heavyweight clash between IBF champion Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London, England, as they only need to pay $19.99 on PPV. This price is significantly lower compared to the $70+ events that American fans usually have to
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Naoya Inoue, the pound-for-pound star from Japan, is eager to get back into the ring after his recent stoppage win over TJ Doheny. Inoue, also known as “The Monster,” dominated the fight and halted an injured Doheny in the 7th round. Fans and media are now eagerly awaiting Inoue’s next move.
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- It came as a surprise to many in the boxing world when WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson decided to take on #13 Joe Cordina instead of facing the unbeaten #1-ranked 135-lb contender William Zepeda. Zepeda’s trainer, Jay Najar, expressed his disappointment at this decision, stating that they were ready to challenge
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Fear has always been a significant aspect in the world of boxing. As legendary trainer Cus D’Amato once pointed out, fear can actually be a fighter’s best friend if utilized correctly. It serves as a motivational tool that pushes a fighter to perform at their best, especially in the face of
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The World Boxing Organization has recently ordered WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez to start negotiating a rematch. This command comes after the shocking defeat of Robeisy by Espinoza last year in December, where Espinoza claimed the victory by a 12 round majority decision. Robeisy faces a significant challenge
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, with a record of 32-0 and 29 KOs, seems to be in a precarious position if he decides to leave behind his IBF welterweight title to venture into the 154 lb division. This move might seem like a step towards bigger fights and opportunities, but it could also