Keith Idec
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The Fight Preview: Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu
By Keith Idec
Tim Tszyu has been battered by the last two championship-caliber opponents he fought and has a new trainer. The former WBO 154-pound champion consequently has plenty to prove versus Errol Spence on…
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Ennis digs deep to finish Zayas and become unified champion
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK — Jaron Ennis made Xander Zayas pay dearly for his ambition Saturday night. The faster, sharper, stronger challenger mostly picked apart Zayas and dropped him once apiece in the first,…
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Freddie Roach Predicts ‘Breakout Performance’ From Callum Walsh Vs. Fernando Vargas Jr.
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – Freddie Roach recognizes that not everyone is as convinced Callum Walsh will become a junior middleweight world champion as the Hall-of-Fame trainer. After what Roach witnessed during Walsh’s latest…
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The Idec Index: No Need For Pacquiao Barrios Rematch, With So Few Fights Left For Filipino Legend
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao called for an immediate rematch with Mario Barrios on Saturday night. The questionable nature of their 12-round majority draw warrants wanting a second shot at Barrios' WBC…
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Mario Barrios: Manny Pacquiao Still Has A Lotta Crack; For His Age, Was Very Explosive, Very Tricky
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – If Mario Barrios boxed too cautiously Saturday night for your taste, he reminded dissatisfied fans why during his post-fight press conference. The WBC welterweight champion remained mindful of Manny…
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Manny Pacquiao, 46, Settles For Majority Draw With Mario Barrios, Wants Immediate Rematch
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao appeared to make a triumphant return Saturday night to the venue where the majority of his important fights have taken place. Much to the Filipino superstar’s disappointment,…
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The Idec Index: Charly Suarez Did Philippines Proud; Can’t Say Same For Manny Pacquiao
By Keith Idec
Charly Suarez expressed appreciation for all the loyal Filipino fans who’ve strongly supported him in the aftermath of his controversial loss to Emanuel Navarrete on Saturday night. Suarez, the challenger, deserved better…
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Emanuel Navarrete Noncommittal Regarding Immediate Rematch With Charly Suarez
By Keith Idec
Emanuel Navarrete realizes Charly Suarez deserves a rematch. The WBO junior lightweight champion commended Suarez’s gutsy performance Saturday night. A second bout between them also would be entertaining, according to Navarrete, because…
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Charly Suarez Thinks He Would’ve Knocked Out Emanuel Navarrete Late, If Fight Wasn’t Stopped
By Keith Idec
Charly Suarez doesn't think the judges' scorecards would've mattered had his fight with Emanuel Navarrete continued Saturday night. Suarez sensed Navarrete was tired by the time a ringside physician determined the WBO…
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Brian Norman Forever Appreciative Of Work With Terence Crawford, Gives Him ‘Great Chance’ To Upset Canelo
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – One fighter seated ringside during Brian Norman Jr.'s last fight on March 29 had more of an impact than he knows. The unbeaten WBO welterweight champion’s sparring session with…
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Gervonta Davis controversy: Lamont Roach’s team, New York commission cost Roach millions by ignoring available replay
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK — The old boxing axiom that states there are no timeouts in this unforgiving game typically applies to fighters themselves. Gervonta Davis definitely broke boxing’s rules early in the ninth…
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Tyson Fury watched his Oleksandr Usyk loss ‘100 times.’ His takeaway? Robberies don’t exist in boxing
By Keith Idec
Tyson Fury doesn’t believe he was “robbed” of a victory in his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The former WBC heavyweight champion has watched footage of the extremely competitive 12-round bout that…
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Darius Fulghum Defeats Alantez Fox On Points In Ugly 10-Rounder On Munguia-Ryder Card
By Keith Idec
Darius Fulghum defeated the most formidable opponent of his career Saturday night, but their ugly, uneventful 10-rounder didn’t unfold how Fulghum had hoped. The super middleweight prospect stayed undefeated, though, and beat…
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Jason Moloney Edges Saul Sanchez in Fire-Fight To Retain WBO Title
By Keith Idec
Jason Moloney managed to hold on to his WBO bantamweight title by winning a back-and-forth dogfight Saturday night in Quebec City, Canada. Australia’s Moloney survived a cut over his right eye and…
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Devin Haney Drops, Bloodies, Dominates Regis Prograis To Capture WBC Title
By Keith Idec
SAN FRANCISCO – Devin Haney had his way with Regis Prograis even easier Saturday night than the oddsmakers suggested. The undefeated former undisputed lightweight champion dominated the strong southpaw in Haney’s debut…
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David Benavidez’s Promoter: Canelo, Don’t Run Anymore! Show Me How Macho You Are
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – Sampson Lewkowicz wants Canelo Alvarez to fight David Benavidez next, not in September. David Benavidez’s promoter challenged Alvarez to finally fight Benavidez during the immediate aftermath of his fighter’s…
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David Benavidez Beats Down, Stops Demetrius Andrade in Six Rounds
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – David Benavidez delivered yet another message to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. “The Mexican Monster” overpowered Demetrius Andrade and battered the former two-division champion until his handlers decided he…
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David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade: Weigh-In Results From Mandalay Bay
By Keith Idec
LAS VEGAS – Unlike Jermall Charlo, David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade met their contractual obligations Friday morning by making weight for their 12-round, 168-pound title fight Saturday night. Benavidez was 167 pounds,…
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Callum Walsh Gets Off Canvas In 10th Round, Wins Dog Fight With Ismael Villarreal On Points
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK – Callum Walsh showed that he could fight through some serious adversity and win a dog fight Thursday night. The strong southpaw from Ireland withstood a real challenge from live,…
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Raymond Muratalla Drops, Stops Diego Torres In 8th Round On Ajagba-Goodall Undercard
By Keith Idec
Raymond Muratalla took out another puncher Saturday night to continue his march toward a lightweight title shot. Muratalla completely controlled the action, consistently landed right hands and eventually stopped previously unbeaten Diego…