BOXING

Pacquiao places his bet on Spence over Porter

Published

5 years ago

January 31, 2020

By Ponciano \”John\” Melo Jr.

LOS ANGELES — Though looking at his rejuvenated spiritual outlook, he wouldn’t literally bet on young champ Errol Spence, but Manny Pacquiao is placing his favor on the fighter everyone is eyeing to be his next foe.
The fighting Senator from the Philippines has his money on Spence but contrary to what Vegas betting odds predict, the fight will be a closer shave than advertised.
“I think it’ll be a close fight, but Spence will win,” said Pacquiao in a separate interview, saying that WBC champ Shawn Porter and IBF titlist Spence won’t disappoint inside the squared circle.
“It’s not going to be a one-sided fight, but it’s going to be a really good fight. So the fans must watch this fight because it’s going to be a once in a lifetime fight,” he added.
The eight-division world champion also noted that he doesn’t mind who he’ll take on after whoever’s hand is raised after the fight.
“It’s a really good fight. I have no problems fighting the winner of Spence and Porter. And, I can fight anybody,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao only a few months back before his fight against Keith “One Time” Thurman, actually had the chance to fight the young American Spence (25-0, 21 KOs) but opted to fight and eventually beat Thurman in 12 rounds in Las Vegas a couple of months back.
Now we have to see, whatever the result may be on Sunday (Manila time) between Spence and Porter, who will Pacquiao take on next.

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Crawford to retire soon – Eddie Hearns

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4 months ago

August 30, 2024

PONCIANO

Canelo Alvarez ex-promoter Eddie Hearns predicts that Terrence Crawford will retire after his victory vs Israil Madrimov last August 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.

Crawford is now the 4-division champ after winning by unanimous decision.

However, Hearns said that three fighters are a must fight against Crawford before hanging his gloves – Vergil Ortiz, Jaron Ennis, and Canelo.

“I don’t think Crawford wants a Boots fight. I don’t think Crawford will fight again unless he fights Canelo Alvarez because he’s got money, he’s getting on [in age],” Hearns revealed.

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He added that Crawford ducks Ortiz. He also mocked him for getting lucky with the scoring for his fight against Madrimov.

Hearns underscored that 36 year old Crawford is craving for mega-money, mega-fights, and real legacy fights that is why he does not like to fight the undefeated Ennis. He furthered that 27 year old Ennis is like the young Crawford version that is why he is skipping him.

Meanwhile, Crawford still hates Ennis because he is overrated.

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Jaron “Boots” Ennis the future of boxing

Published

4 months ago

August 30, 2024

PONCIANO

Jaron “Boots” Ennis the future of boxing

Three welterweight champs are on queue against IBF belt holder Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32 – 0) : Brian Norman Jr WBO; Mario Barrios WBC; and Eimantas Stanionis WBA for his undisputed title dream,

Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearns said that 27-year old Ennis is the future of boxing as he beats everyone. He added that Boots is a special fighter that needs to be tested against the best in the world.

However, boxing experts suggested Ennis to move up to 154 and target Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, Errol Spence, Tim Tszyu, Vergil Ortiz Jr, Israil Madrimov, Serhii Bohachuk, and Erickson Lubin.

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Usyk wishes Crawford to beat Canelo

Published

5 months ago

August 2, 2024

PONCIANO

Super-welterweight Terrence Crawford is set to fight Israil Madrimov – WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight champ on August 3, 2024 in BMO Stadium – a Soccer-specific stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Crawford will move up to 154 pounds to clash Madrimov for his WBA junior middleweight title. This is halfway to Canelo Alvarez – the super middleweight undisputed champ of the world.

However, undisputed heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk wants to see Crawford beating Canelo. It can be recalled that Usyk smashed Tyson Fury just recently.

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