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Promoter Eric Gomez, still worried for Canelo fighting Kovalev

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4 years ago

January 31, 2020

By Bombo Ponciano \’John\’ Melo Jr -October 30, 2019 | 2:43 PM

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The Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez revealed he is still worried about the upcoming fight of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev for the WBO light heavyweight title in November 2nd at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.

“You know, I’m still worried. Look at him, he’s a big guy,” Gomez said referring to Kovalev on a short interview during the Grand Arrivals of the boxers.

The 36-years old light heavyweight champ stands at six feet tall while Alvarez is at 5’8”.

“I’m worried about him [Canelo] jumping two divisions. [Kovalev] He’s a big guy, has a powerful jab and one punch can end it,” he added.

Alvarez is a natural middleweight wherein he is hailed as the best pound-for-pound boxer.

He then skipped the super middleweight and went right at the light heavyweight division to challenge the Kovalev.

In numbers, the 29-year old Canelo will be adding 15 pounds to his weight to achieve the 175 pounds requirement.

Alvarez is a three-division world champion and is vying to make a history of becoming the first Mexican boxer to win belts in four different divisions.

He is currently holding a record of 52 wins with 35 knockouts, one defeat, and two draws.

On the other hand, Kovalev is known as the best active light heavyweight fighter.

The Russian has a record of 34 wins including 29 knockouts, three losses, and one draw.

Despite the speculations on whether Canelo can keep his power, skill, and speed on a much heavier weight, analysts concluded that body shots will be the key to his success while Kovalev has to look for the knockout with his reach advantage.

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Saul “Canelo” Alvarez

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Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

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2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

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Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

Former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou accused AJ camp of ‘trickery’ when he suffered devastating knockdowns in the first and second round last March 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The MMA fighter and former UFC heavyweight champion said that AJ camp sabotaged him by letting him go early in the arena.

“We both fought at 3am. What I think, something that’s happened is that they get me to the arena very early. Like my pickup time was 10.30pm to go to the arena. And then when we get to the arena, they tell us that we are scheduled around 1.45am. right?” Ngannou blurted.

He believed that he came exhausted, which resulted in his humiliating defeat.

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Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

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2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

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Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

The 57-year old legend Mike Tyson (50 wins – 6 loss) vs 27-year old YouTuber Jake Paul (9 wins – 1 loss) must undergo major tests before the fight to materialize at AT&T Stadium in Texas Arlington on July 20, 2024.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) urged Tyson to undergo or pass a brain test Electroencephalography (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) for the heart.

“A person aged 36 or older applying for a contestant’s license must submit a report of favourable physical testing conducted within the previous 12 months, including but not limited to an EEG and an EKG.” TDLR elaborated.

Meanwhile, the American youtuber explained that he picked Tyson because he wants to change the history of boxing. He already fought Floyd Mayweather Jr but he lost.

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

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1 month ago

March 21, 2024

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

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