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Canelo-Kovalev undercard fighters, flash skills in media workout

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4 years ago

January 31, 2020

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Manila Standard Digital

posted October 28, 2019 at 02:13 am

By Bombo Ponciano \’John\’ Melo Jr -October 31, 2019 | 2:02 PM

https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308870/canelo-kovalev-undercard-fighters-flash-skills-in-media-workout.html

LAS VEGAS – Moments after the final press conference of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev, the undercard fighters stepped in the spotlight of the MGM Grand Arena for the traditional media workout.

It is now their high-time as all the attention of the media focus on their workout inside the ring at the MGM Grand Arena.

Each boxers were given limited minutes to showcase and perform shadow boxing and sparring with their trainer.

First off was Tristan Kalkreuth, the youngest boxer in the fight card. The 17-year old American will fight the 23-year old Bektemir Melikuziev of Ukraine in the light heavyweight match.

Next was Marlen Esparza. The Olympian has a heated spat with her opponent Seniesa Estrada. They will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) interim World Female Flyweight title.

Hyped in the ring was Blair “The Flair” Cobbs. The very vocal youngster showed off in the workout showing everyone his excitement and confidence ahead of his bout with Carlos Ortiz.

Estrada, Jorge Fortea are among others who came in the workout.

Last to finish the session were Romero Duno and Ryan Garcia. Duno came first in the delight of the Filipinos in attendance. Duno will fight Garcia as the co-main event of the match.

The famous Garcia on the other hand displayed his version of skills.

The undercards will have their final press conference tomorrow before the official weigh-in on Friday (US time or Saturday PH time).

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Lebron James’ son Bronny gears up for the NBA

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Lebron James’ son Bronny gears up for the NBA

NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James said that it is all up to his eldest son Bronny James on his possible fate on 2024 NBA draft, June 26 and 27.

University of Southern California (USC) freshman Bronny will soon decide whether to declare for the draft or return to USC for the 2024-25 season.

“It’s up to him,” LeBron revealed about Bronny’s draft status. “It’s up to the kid. Obviously we’re gonna go through the whole process. He’s still in season now…”

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Jake Paul, Nate Diaz agree to a 10-round boxing match

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Nakisa Bidarian, Most Valuable Promotions founder, announced last April 29, 2024 that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved the fight with two minutes per round in 14-ounce gloves. This is not an exhibition fight

“I get up in the morning and do the real work. Then I go to the gym; I go to strength and conditioning. Then I start all over again,”Tyson said in his preparation for the upcoming fight vs Jake on July 20, 2024 in AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.

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Saudi Arabia brews Canelo vs Crawford to repair alleged ‘Broken Boxing’

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June 25, 2024

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Boxing's pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez to make boxing return in September

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) believes Canelo Alvarez (61-2-2) vs Terrence Crawford (40 – 0) will fix the alleged “broken boxing sport.”

The GEA is a department in the Saudi Arabia government that regulates and promotes their entertainment industry.

There are reports that the super mega-fight will happen in December 2024 or January 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

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