by admin | Mar 19, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
A critical look at the past week in boxing BIGGEST WINNER Mercito Gesta The 35-year-old Filipino considered retirement after his career seemed to stall in 2019, when he lost and drew with a pair of journeyman and then took time away from the sport. He finally decided...
by admin | Mar 19, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
Mercito Gesta is still alive and kicking at 35. The one-time title 135-pound challenger from the Philippines outworked former 130-pound champ Joseph Diaz Jr. by a split decision in a 10-round 140-pound fight Saturday at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Two...
by admin | Mar 18, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
Gilberto Ramirez said he has “no excuses” after missing weight by 7.6 pounds for his now-cancelled 175-pound fight with Gabriel Rosado on tonight (Saturday) in Long Beach, California. He’ll have a lot of idle time to think about what he did. Andy Foster, executive...
by admin | Mar 18, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
Gilberto Ramirez said in the lead-up to his comeback fight against Gabriel Rosado after being outclassed by Dmitry Bivol in November that he was “ready.” Evidently he wasn’t. The former 168-pound titleholder, schedueld to face Rosado on Saturday at the Walter Pyramid...
by admin | Mar 17, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
Many observers believe Canelo Alvarez isn’t what he used to be. Even he said, “I’m not at my best.” Maybe that’s why he’s facing capable, but limited John Ryder (32-5, 18 KOs) instead of a more significant threat in his homecoming fight on May 6 at 48,000-seat Akron...
by admin | Mar 16, 2023 | Boxing, Uncategorized
David Benavidez recently listed some of the attributes that have allowed him to win two world titles and build a perfect resume. Among his claims: He’s the most accurate puncher in the 168-pound division. That’s true, according to Bob Canobbio of CompuBox. Benavidez...
