BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The stage is set at the Tingley Coliseum for a night of intense boxing action on Saturday, August 10. Local hero, Angelo Leo, will be facing tough competition in front of his home crowd, with the event set to be broadcast live on ESPN+. The excitement kicks off at 10 p.m.
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Promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Edgar Berlanga for claiming to have Puerto Rico behind him in his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Despite being from New York, Berlanga has been emphasizing the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico angle in his promotion. De La Hoya, who has lived in Puerto Rico for
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The idea of a potential matchup between Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda seems to be generating a lot of excitement in the boxing world. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has expressed his interest in making this fight happen, claiming it to be a “huge” one with a lot of potential. However,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Imagine the excitement of witnessing a clash between two colossal heavyweight boxers, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole. These are not just big men, but giants in the ring. Both fighters have shown interest in facing each other, confidently predicting a knockout victory. The anticipation for this potential match-up is palpable, with
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Ryan Garcia, a promising young fighter in the lower weight division, is currently at a critical juncture in his career. At the age of 26, which is considered the prime for a boxer of his caliber, Garcia has already faced numerous challenges and setbacks that have raised doubts about his future
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has expressed his concerns regarding the use of his name to promote Terence Crawford’s fight against Israil Madrimov. He feels that his name was used to artificially create interest in the bout, leading to a false impression that the winner would have a chance to
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a recent press conference in Los Angeles, Edger Berlanga made bold claims about wanting to break Canelo Alvarez’s face in their upcoming headliner match at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, Canelo, seemed to have triggered Berlanga with his trash-talking, leading the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Zhilei Zhang, the towering Chinese southpaw heavyweight, has been vocal about his desire to face off against Anthony Joshua. Unfortunately, it seems that this matchup is not in the cards anytime soon. Despite their amateur encounter in the 2012 Olympics, where Joshua emerged victorious, Zhang has been persistent in his pursuit
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has been a topic of discussion in the boxing world, but it seems that the clash will never come to fruition. The question remains: who was it that ultimately put an end to this fight – Canelo himself or Turki Alalshikh? Canelo’s
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Canelo Alvarez recently addressed Turki Alalshikh’s offer for a fight against Terence Crawford, as well as his remarks regarding Canelo’s upcoming match against Edgar Berlanga. In response to Turki’s comments about competing with his Mexican Independence Day event on September 14th, Canelo expressed his dissatisfaction. He felt that Berlanga may not
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Caleb Plant recently offered some advice to Edgar Berlanga ahead of his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Plant emphasized the importance of focusing on the opponent rather than getting distracted by external factors. During a press conference in Los Angeles, Berlanga engaged in a verbal exchange with Plant,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has expressed his concerns about Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez, questioning whether the 27-year-old boxer has the necessary experience to compete at such a high level. Lopez Sr. believes that Berlanga’s promoters at Top Rank and Matchroom have not done him any favors by matching
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent Los Angeles press conference took a dramatic turn when Edgar Berlanga, the challenger, suddenly lost his composure and made a move towards the unified super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez. Security had to intervene quickly to prevent any physical altercations from occurring, as Berlanga’s demeanor became increasingly aggressive. Berlanga’s behavior
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a thrilling matchup in Paris, France, GB boxer Lewis Richardson was narrowly defeated in the 71KG semifinal by Mexico’s Marco Alonso Verde. The judges scored the fight 3-2 in favor of Verde, leaving Richardson with a bronze medal. Despite the loss, Richardson expressed pride in representing his city of Colchester
TBY BOXING HIT STAFF- The mythical matchup between George Foreman and Mike Tyson remains one of the most intriguing debates in the world of boxing. Both fighters, known for their devastating punching power, almost crossed paths in 1990. A plan was in place for the two legendary heavyweights to co-headline a card in September of
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- During a recent appearance on Sways Universe podcast, Canelo Alvarez made a surprising revelation when asked about the hardest hitter he has ever faced. The Mexican superstar recalled his fight with James Kirkland, where he felt the sheer force of Kirkland’s punches. Canelo admitted that James Kirkland hit him harder than