THURMAN GUNNING FOR THE KNOCKOUT AGAINST PACQUIAO
Keith “One Time” Thurman will be looking to score a knockout victory on Saturday, July 20, when he defends the WBA welterweight crown against Manny Pacquaio.
ORTIZ GIVES WILDER CHILLING WARNING
The recent decision by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to assign a “Franchise champion” tag to World middleweight champ Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has created confusion among what any longer qualifies as a title or unification bout.
RODIAT IBRAHIM: MALE BOXERS ARE NOT SUPERIOR
Rodiat Ibrahim, one of the four female boxers billed to fight at GOtv Boxing Night 19, has declared that male boxers are not superior to their female counterparts.
CANELO TO FACE GOLOVKIN OR MOVE UP TO KOVALEV
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Golden Boy Promotions carry significant leverage in any negotiations but not to the point where they get to call all of the shots.
SHOCKER – THULANI MBENGE ROBBED IN GERMANY!
In one of the worst robberies in recent memory, Germany’s Sebastian Formella captured the IBO World Welterweight title from incumbent Thulani Mbenga via close unanimous decision at CU Hall in Germany.
HELEN JOSEPH: WOMEN’S BOXING’S BEST KEPT SECRET
United States-based Nigerian female boxing sensation, Helen Joseph, has cried out for sponsorship to salvage her career.
FORTUNE: THURMAN WILL RUN FROM PACQUIAO!
Justin Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of eight division champion Manny Pacquiao, does not expect Keith Thurman to back up his big pre-fight talk.
UGANDA BOXING SQUAD CALLS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Uganda men’s boxing team, the Bombers, is continuing with their camp despite the financial challenges.
GILBERT MAKOFANE IS MAKING WAVES
Ramaphosa pugilist Gilbert Makofane amplified his name in the amateur boxing fraternity when he recently won gold in Mauritius.
THURMAN: PACQUIAO DOESN’T HAVE MUCH LEFT!
WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman feels a bit disrespected by the experts, as his upcoming opponent, Manny Pacquiao, is now the betting favorite in their anticipated clash.