BOXING

Garcia, Redkach make weight, finalize welterweight clash

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4 years ago

February 14, 2020

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posted January 25, 2020 at 02:41 pm

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Danny Garcia and Ivan Redkach were both successful on the scale on Friday’s weigh-in to signal the green light on Saturday night’s Showtime PBC at the Barclays Center in New York.
The former two-weight titleholder Garcia weighed in at exactly 147 pounds while the Ukrainian fighter Redkach was at 146 ¾ pounds.
The remaining boxers also made the cut on their respective divisions with Jarrett Hurd facing Francisco Santana in a 10-rounder junior middleweight match. Meanwhile, Stephen Fulton and Arnold Khegai will shot for the WBO junior featherweight eliminator to face the reigning champion Emmanuel Navaratte in a 12 round bout.
For the main event, Garcia and Redkach will go head-to-head with the chance of fighting either Manny Pacquiao or Errol Spence Jr.
Garcia is the heavy favorite in the match but Redkach predicted a sixth-round victory for him.
Currently ‘Swift’ Garcia has a better professional record with 35 wins with 21 knockouts and two defeats while ‘El Terrible’ Redkach won 23 fights, 18 via knockouts, four losses, and a draw.
Coverage of the fight will be available at Bad Left hook at 7:00 PM Eastern Time with preliminary streaming on YouTube.
The three main fights will then be played by Showtime at 9:00 pm ET.

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BOXING

Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

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3 weeks ago

August 30, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

mir Khan, who shared the ring with Terence Crawford in a 2019 bout, has formed a unique bond with the welterweight sensation.

And just a few weeks remaining until Crawford’s highly anticipated showdown with Errol Spence Jr., Khan finds himself in a prime position to make some intriguing predictions.

Despite suffering a defeat against Crawford, Khan trained with him and his team in preparation for his grudge match against Kell Brook in 2022.

Khan’s firsthand experience has left him in awe of Crawford’s abilities, leading him to confidently predict a unanimous decision victory for “Bud” over Errol Spence Jr. during a recent interview with FightHub.

BOXING

Former world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

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3 weeks ago

August 29, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

ormer world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

n the lead-up to the epic showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., boxing fans and experts find themselves captivated by the heated debates surrounding the fight’s outcome.

Adding fuel to the fire is the prediction of former WBC and IBF Welterweight champion Andre Berto, a seasoned veteran with a storied career.

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BOXING

Terrence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.: The Battle for Welterweight Supremacy

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3 weeks ago

August 29, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

Terrence Crawford TKOs Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed welterweight king

n a much-anticipated showdown, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Terrence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., set to take place on July 29, 2023.

This bout is undoubtedly the biggest fight of the year, and both fighters wasted no time in making their presence felt at the press conference, held to announce the official confirmation of the event.

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