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KO Magazine 1986: Larry Holmes challenges Mike Tyson to non-title bout Pt. 2

KO Magazine 1986: Larry Holmes challenges Mike Tyson to non-title bout Pt. 2

NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 8,1985: Larry Holmes (L) poses with Michael Spinks during a press conference to promote their upcoming fight in New York, New York. Photo by The Ring Magazine via Getty Images Editor’s Note: This Larry Holmes interview originally appeared in the December 1986 issue of KO Magazine. It was conducted before Mike Tyson won the WBC heavyweight title from Trevor Berbick on Nov. 23,…

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Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte - Everything you need to know

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte – Everything you need to know

Matt Christie breaks down what we know and should consider about the all-British Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte heavyweight showdown TYSON FURY vs DILLIAN WHYTE – THE BACKSTORY Dillian Whyte spent a long time at the top, or near the top, of the WBC rankings. Some will tell you that he was mandatory for over three years, yet that is not true. Though it’s a daft rule, being No.1 contender in the eyes…

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Eddie Hearn doesn't want Chocolatito to fight at 118

Eddie Hearn doesn’t want Chocolatito to fight at 118

Eddie Hearn wants Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez to remain fighting in the 115-lb weight class rather than going up to 118 to challenge world champions Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue and Nonito Donaire following his victory over Julio Cesar Martinez last Saturday night. Gonzalez beat Martinez by a lopsided 12 round unanimous decision Saturday night on DAZN at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The…

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Roman Gonzalez vs. Julio Cesar Martinez

Roman Gonzalez vs. Julio Cesar Martinez

By Mark Eisner: Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez fights tonight against the young up and comer Julio Cesar Martinez in the headliner LIVE on DAZN at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Fight action for the card starts at 8:30 p.m. ET. Martinez (18-1, 14 KOs) missed weight on Friday at the weigh-in for his 12 round fight against legend Chocolatito (50-3, 41 KOs), but thankfully the contest is…

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Mauricio Lara takes on Emiliano Sanchez – with an eye on a third shot at Warrington

Mauricio Lara takes on Emiliano Sanchez – with an eye on a third shot at Warrington

Featherweight contender Mauricio Lara may have a fight lined up against Emiliano Sanchez, but he believes he still has unfinished business with Josh Warrington. A convincing win over Sanchez could lead to a third fight against Warrington or a shot at one of the world titleholders in the division. Lara is eager for a convincing win over Sanchez Saturday night at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego.…

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Investigating a new system for scoring fights

Investigating a new system for scoring fights

Adam Hunter got some fascinating results when he applies new scoring models to some contentious decisions. We republish his article free to read here BARELY a fortnight on from the controversy that surrounded Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño, the WBC has announced a suggestion for changing the way professional boxing is scored. The ‘Quantitative and Qualitative’ – or ‘Q&Q’ – system seeks to…

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Errol Spence Jr. Vs. Yordenis Ugas Kickoff Press Conference

Errol Spence Jr. Vs. Yordenis Ugas Kickoff Press Conference

SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of Wednesday’s kickoff press conference featuring WBC and IBF world champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and WBA world champion Yordenis Ugas ahead of their welterweight title unification clash set for Saturday, April 16 live on SHOWTIME PPV from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The press conference takes place at AT&T Stadium and also…

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Tyson Fury not worried about Whyte no-show at press conference in London

Tyson Fury not worried about Whyte no-show at press conference in London

By Jim Calfa: Tyson Fury showed no concern today on his opponent Dillian Whyte choosing not to show up for their kickoff press conference in London, England. Today was the beginning of the promotion for the highly anticipated April 23rd Fury-Whyte fight on PPV at Wembley Stadium. Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs), who will be defending his WBC heavyweight title, made it clear that his opponent, Whyte (28-2,…

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