BOXING

Charlo Twins: From neighbourhood fighting to becoming boxing’s real deals

Published

2 years ago

September 29, 2020

In a rare occasion, boxing held a double-header for its pay-per-view featuring the twin Jermell and Jermall Charlo.
And the twins did not disappoint. Both secured the wins to cap off the fight night.
Jermell won via eight-round Technical Knockout against Jeison Rosario to unify the three junior middleweight belts while Jermall’s unanimous decision victory over Sirgiy Derevyanchenko retained his WBC middleweight belt.
But before they became a star in boxing, the twin was already a star in their childhood.
They were little gladiators fighting in the neighbourhood to make money.
Well, you will be surprised to know who made them do it, it was their father who was an amateur boxer.
Whether he was starting his kids early, it was an action-packed childhood as what they described it.
\”It would be like meeting at the courtyard at apartments, put on a pair of gloves, and whatever parent feel like they want to put some money up on their child.’
\”That\’s how my dad made a living. Me and my brother was the studs that would run through anybody at that age group, from five to seven,” Jermell said.
\”It was about fighting. It was about winning. It wasn\’t never even really about being a man or none of that. We was too young for that. We were just in there being warriors, little fighters, little killers, little go-getters— that\’s what they used to call us,” he added.
So it will be no brainer to see why they are so tough and strong.
At a young age, just fighting to win without even thinking about tactics made them stronger in mind.
And decades after, they are now conquering the 154-pound division.
But they also faced obstacles in the start of their career but patiently and passionately overturned the tables to be where they are right now.
The ring they want to be fighting.

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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

PONCIANO

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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