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For the most part, David Morrell is being praised as the super middleweight division's next big thing. The superlatives used to describe him all have something in common, dominance. Next weekend, however, Sena Agbeko will step up to the plate and see what Morrell (9-0, 8 KOs) is all about.
It’s hard to tell if Montana Love is having a bad day or not. The 28-year-old, who’s normally accompanied by his pet dog, smiles everywhere he goes. Once the lights turn on and the bell rings, however, he often gives his opponents nothing to be happy about.
Regis Prograis laughed as Rolando “Rolly” Romero found himself in a hirsute situation. There’s no other way to put it, Ismael Barroso looked ancient as he made his way to the ring on May 13th earlier this year. Those who were watching believed the 40-year-old needed to be more focused on his retirement plans, not a world title run. However, with a chance to grab a vacant belt, Barroso fought like the more desperate man.
Tim Bradley wasn’t surprised when Ryan Garcia came up short in his showdown against Gervonta Davis earlier this year. The Hall of Fame former fighter always believed Garcia was good but great? He wasn’t quite sold.
Isaac Cruz isn’t letting up. Roughly two years ago, the 25-year-old was given an opportunity of a lifetime. With Rolando "Rolly" Romero being forced to withdraw from his December of 2021 showdown against Gervonta Davis, Cruz was arbitrarily given the call. Although it was unexpected, he happily accepted.
Devin Haney is just a few hours away from making his super lightweight debut. And while his focus is mainly on knocking off Regis Prograis, he knows that his name will always be linked to some of his contemporaries.
Bruce Carrington is confident in himself but he’s no fool. The 26-year-old might be older than most prospects but he knows that he still has a ton to prove. This Saturday night, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Carrington (9-0, 5 KOs) will take a small step in the right
Either Devin Haney’s getting bigger by the minute, or he has an unappeasable desire to win as many world titles as humanly possible.
When it’s time to give credit, Ryan Garcia has no problem doing it. For several years now, the wildly popular super lightweight contender has wanted to get his hands on Devin Haney. He doesn’t loathe him, but the two have developed a rivalry that goes back to their adolescence.
Making 135 pounds has been incredibly difficult for Jamaine Ortiz. Normally, once it gets closer to fight week, his face is sunken in, his rib cage is protruding from his skin, and the muscles he usually has are simply gone.