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Boxing comeback: The new trend in the sport

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By Ponciano Melo – Two of the biggest names in the last generation in boxing are reportedly set to square off in an exhibition bout. The Puerto Rican periodical El Nuevo Dia reported Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez are finalizing an agreement to fight on June 12, per Michael Benson of talkSPORT.

Boxing exhibitions are suddenly the new rage after last fall’s showdown between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Even former UFC stars such as Anderson Silva and Ben Askren will be lacing up the gloves to go at it in the ring. Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez are also hopping on board.

Both Cotto and Marquez have been out of the sport for some time. Cotto (41-6) won titles in four weight classes before retiring following a loss to Sadam Ali in 2017. Marquez (56-7-1) has not fought since 2014 when he beat Mike Alvarado.

There were talks for a fight between the two back in 2016, though those talks were never finalized because of a dispute regarding weight. Former Marquez trainer Ignacio Beristain said in December of 2017 he regretted the fight not being finalized:

“[Cotto] was about to measure himself against Juan Manuel Márquez, but it was never achieved. I would have liked to be in that fight, it would have been a big fight and I really like to work in big fights,” Beristain said at the time, via Boxing Scene.

It turns out the fight between the two stars will be happening.  Miguel Cotto is 40-years-old and Juan Manuel Marquez is turning 48 in August, so it will be interesting to see what both these veteran fighters have left in the tank. Whether the quality will match the hype after such long layoffs is another question entirely.


Juan Manuel Marquez has links to a comeback against Miguel Cotto over the summer, and this will no doubt have filtered through to long-time rival Manny Pacquiao. The Mexican is reportedly in talks to taceCotto in an exhibition battle seven years after announcing his retirement. Marquez vs. Cotto will be a battle of two former opponents of both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Beaten by both Marquez and Cotto have considerably different stories to tell on the boxing legends. Marquez was wronged on three occasions by the judges. Eventually, he got his revenge in a stunning turn of events at the MGM Grand in 2012. Wiping Pacquiao out as nobody had ever done before, Marquez was finally content with his career achievements.

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

The NBA legends Lebron James and Anthony Davis approved the veteran Spencer Dinwiddie when his family pressured him to return home to Los Angeles.

fter playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizard in his entire career, the 10-year NBA veteran Dinwiddie decided to join the Lakers as a free agent with a one year contract, February 10, 2024.

Spencer, born in Los Angeles, said that his family wanted him to be part of the Lakers.

“Playmaking, another ball handler, another shot-maker,” James said when asked about Dinwiddie Davis added that Dinwiddie is a big guard, shot-maker, and playmaker. The two NBA superstars expected him to play as point guard.

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

As the Boston Celtics won vs Phoenix (127 – 112) last March  15, 2024, NBA superstar Kevin Durant hyped Tatum as the one who will control the league for the next 10 or 12 years.

Despite the outstanding performance of Joel Hans Embiid Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic  Luka Mavericks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama Spurs and others, Durant still saw Celtic power forward Jayson Christophe Tatum as the best.

Durant said after the Wednesday practice that Tatum is consistent all year and assumed him as the legit candidate.

“Putting up a high number of points. Stats matter when it comes to MVP. His team is winning games, most importantly, by a landslide. The record factors into it. He’s had MVP-caliber seasons the last few years, too. So, it’s just a matter of your narrative at this point.” Durant remarked.

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