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A fight few probably really cared if they saw became the epic fight that wouldn’t happen. Remember the social media carnival that was Triller winning a purse bid? The promotional outfit probably wishes they could forget. We’ve had Lopez getting COVID, a doomed attempt to put the fight against Monday Night Football, and now we arrive, finally, on Saturday night (DAZN, 8 PM EST).
By Cliff Rold - It’s a battle of undefeated titlists making a habit of fighting undefeated opponents. Saturday night (Showtime, 10 PM EST), two of the three men holding belts at Jr. featherweight will narrow the field. Both are young, both are hungry, both throw leather, and neither knows how to lose. They could have sat on their belts for a defense or two.
Pick It: TBRB #3 Brandon Figueroa vs. #4 Stephen Fulton (Saturday, Showtime, 10:00 PM EST) - Jr. featherweight is hot again and that’s a good thing for fans. 24-year old WBC titlist Brandon Figueroa (22-0-1, 17 KO) faces 27-year old Stephen Fulton (19-0, 8 KO) in the main event in a fight hardcore fans are looking forward to. Why wouldn’t they be? Figueroa-Luis Nery and Fulton-Angelo Leo were both excellent clashes earlier this year and the clash of styles holds a chance for real combustion here.
By Cliff Rold - Boxing is only ever really as strong as its future. Based on what’s coming this weekend, it’s as good a time as any to give thanks for likely tomorrows. The present has its own rewards. Showtime has the fight of the week on paper at Jr. featherweight (Saturday, 10 PM EST). 27-year old WBO titlist Stephen
WBO welterweight titlist Terence Crawford (38-0, 29 KO) made the fifth defense of his belt Saturday and in many ways it was a textbook example of what makes Crawford who he is. Early in fights, he can lose rounds. Sometimes, Crawford might even look vulnerable.
By Cliff Rold - With the bulk of who mattered at welterweight over the last few years falling under the PBC umbrella, Terence Crawford has been an island unto himself. Over five fights at welterweight, Crawford has made a living but top competition hasn’t been there. No matter who one finds most culpable, it’s hard not to see the last three years as a significant waste of prime.
Pick It: TBRB #2 Terence Crawford vs. #4 Shawn Porter (Saturday, ESPN+ PPV, 7:00 PM EST) - Take a look at the current TBRB top ten at welterweight and no one has fought more of them than 34-year old Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 27 KO). He’s faced three, going 2-1 against Danny Garcia, Yordenis Ugas, and Errol Spence and it will be four after this weekend.
By Cliff Rold - This much everyone can agree on. When WBO welterweight titlist Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KO) defends this Saturday against former IBF and WBC titlist Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 27 KO) on ESPN+ pay-per-view (7 PM EST), it will be the best opponent Crawford has faced since moving to welterweight in 2018. Crawford leaves plenty to debate o
It wasn’t one of those weekends one might circle on the calendar going in. There was a hell of a lot to talk about when it was done. With results in the books, what lies ahead for the weekend's big winners? Let’s start with the biggest winners of the weekend..
Pick It: TBRB #1 David Benavidez vs. Kyrone Davis (Saturday, Showtime, 9:00 PM EST) - 24-year old former super middleweight titlist David Benavidez (24-0, 21 KO) is in the main event and the comparison shopping is inevitable.