BOXING

Boxing referee in hot seat after an insane no-call

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3 years ago

August 18, 2020

Garry Ritter, a boxing referee is in current hot discussion within the boxing community after his no-call on a knockdown that led to more beating lasted for 12 rounds.

Israil Madrimov and Eric Walker was the fight Ritter was calling on, the co-main event. On the ninth round, Madrimov successfully connected a full strength left hook that hit the jaw of Walker sending him to the canvass.

While the replays showed that it was a legal knockdown, Ritter saw it differently saying Walker was pushed by Madrimov shoulder. However, Walker was clearly shaken up and took a minute to get up.

The fight should have stopped from that point on but the fight continued and Walker received more punishment until the three minute mark of the 12^th round.

The missed call of the referee had put Walker into a dangerous scenario which could lead to severe injuries and even death.

This is not the first time it happened in boxing, that’s why they are pushing for the betterment of judging to avoid more casualties to boxers competing.

Boxing Updates: John Riel Casimero challenge by undefeated Duke Micah

Undefeated bantamweight contender Duke Micah will challenge the reigning WBO champion John Riel Casimero on September 26 with the venue still on talks according to reports.

This will be the first fight of Casimero after dethroning Zolani Tete to claim his third-division belts nine nine months ago.

On the other hand, Micah, a Ghana native, will have his first title match and will try to mark his name.

Casimero was supposed to fight Japanese superstar Noaya Inoue but was ruined and had to change plan in order to make his US stay worthy.

The match will be broadcast on Premier Boxing Championships or the PBC.

David Benavidez stops Roamer Angulo via 10^thround TKO

David Benavidez remains clean on his professional boxing career after a stoppage victory over the contender Roamer Angulo.

The win, however, was not joyous as what Benavidez was thinking after he lost his WBC super middleweight belt a day before the fight due to his weight.

But performance-wise, the young former champ displayed masterful boxing throughout the fight that made Angulo dealt his first ever knockout defeat.

After the fight, Benavidez told reporters that he needed to learn his lesson as this was the second time he lost the belt. The first one was due to a failed drug test in 2018.

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BOXING

Francis Nganou vs. Deontay Wilder IS HAPPENING!!?

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5 days ago

March 17, 2023

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Francis Nganou vs. Deontay Wilder IS HAPPENING!!?

An all-time explosive heavyweight boxing match is nearing its deal as UFC heavyweight
world champion Francis Nganou revealed that he is closing in to a Deontay Wilder
boxing match!
The Cameroonian left the MMA scene after a failed contract negotiations and chose a
boxing switch.
He has been very vocal about it and has his eyes on Anthony Joshua and Deontay
Wilder, but the latter is in deeper talks with him.
“Yes, we have had the conversation and at this moment, we’re more closer than with
anybody else,” he said in MMA Hour.
Nganou also predicted a bold on if the fight come into fruition.
“I think somebody will take somebody’s head off. I would just try [for it] not to be mine. I
think that’s probably what’s going to happen.”
Ngannou started boxing training at the age of 22, against his family’s initial opposition.
Ngannou stopped working out after a year of training because of an illness. He worked
a variety of odd jobs to make ends meet until deciding to move to Paris, France, at the
age of 26 in order to pursue a career in boxing. He was imprisoned for two months in
Spain for trespassing after arriving in Europe, though. Ngannou arrived in Paris without
any money, friends, or a place to stay. He first encountered Francis Carmont, who
introduced him to Fernand Lopez and the MMA factory, after he had spent time
homeless on the streets of Paris.
Ngannou, an admirer of Mike Tyson, first wanted to learn how to box; however, Lopez
recognized his potential in MMA and persuaded him to give MMA a try. Ngannou’s MMA
career was launched when Lopez handed him some MMA equipment and free use of
the facility to train and sleep.
With such background, Ngannou will finally has his chance to fight for the sport he first
loved. Will he be able to make a resounding boxing debut or will Deontay “the Bronze
Boomer” will welcome him in the sport in a brutal way he only know how?

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BOXING

Pacquiao eyeing pro boxer comeback says camp

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6 days ago

March 16, 2023

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Pacquiao eyeing pro boxer comeback says camp

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is reportedly considering a comeback to fight in the welterweight division.

MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons revealed the possible move of PacMan on ESPN.

The Filipino icon eyes Conor Benn, a British star, to be his opponent tentatively in June.

He last fought in 2022 against Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition fight where he won via unanimous decision after six rounds.

Pacquiao formally announced his retirement to boxing in the same year after he decided to run for the President seat of the Philippines.

He has a pro record 62 wins, eight losses, and two draws, and undeniably one of the greatest ever in the sport of boxing.

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BOXING

Naoya Inoue eyes Stephen Fulton’s unified super bantamweight belts

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1 week ago

March 14, 2023

PONCIANO

A true “monster” as Inoue TKOs Donaire in rematch

After successfully unifying all bantamweights belts to become the undisputed champion, Naoya Inoue is set to conquer another division as he eyes to steal Stephen Fultons’ unified super bantamweight belts on their upcoming May 7 bout in Yokohama, Japan.

Inoue, dubbed as The Monster, has been living up to the hype to continue improving his already impressive career of 24 wins from 21 knockouts and no defeat.

At 29 years old, in the prime of his career, Inoue is now looking to add more belts on his waist and be the new pound-for-pound king. He currently ranks second behind Canelo Alvarez.

Meanwhile, Fulton is not to take lightly as the no. 1 boxer in the super bantamweight class is also unbeaten after 21 fights with eight knockouts.

Interesting to see is how weight will affect Inoue’s performance against Fulton who will be fighting in his own division.

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