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David Benavidez doesn’t like to do too much talking. Now of course, if you stick a microphone in his face and ask him a few intrusive questions, he’ll begin boastfully talking about himself.
It’s been a long time since Jermall Charlo has been spotted inside the ring. Trapped in a whirlwind of personal issues and mental fog, Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) finally believes he's in the right place to make his return. This Saturday night, at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Charlo will end a 30-month layoff when he takes on Jose Benavidez Jr.
Robert Garcia had some scouting work to do. Considering that he has Raymond Muratalla in his stable, the longtime trainer figured that it made the most sense to hop on a flight and head to Vegas.
Normally, fighters have other interests outside of boxing. Whether it’s hanging out with their friends, kicking back with their families, or simply traveling the world, they normally find other ways to pass the time.
The hooting and hollering is something that David Benavidez isn’t a fan of. Of course, he indulges in it at times. If a fighter in or around his weight class begins bashing him with their words, he’s down to do the same.
One day, Terence Crawford was on top of the world, 24 hours later, he wasn’t. Earlier this week, Crawford went to bed in his palatial estate with all four world titles sitting on his mantle. A few hours later, he noticed that his IBF title was suddenly missing. Just a few months after becoming an undisputed champion, the
Shakur Stevenson picked up a boring, unimpressive win against Edwin De Los Santos this past Thursday night. He might have been on point defensively but offensively he was myopic and uncreative.
Just a few months ago, Errol Spence Jr. was considered a pound-for-pound luminary, an unquestioned star, and one of the best fighters on the planet. Now, however, many are taking back their praise.
Demetrius Andrade might be the most patient man in the world. He certainly is in boxing circles. As an amateur, Andrade was about as good as it gets. The list of names he knocked off in the unpaid ranks includes Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, and Daniel Jacobs. Once he turned pro, much was expected of him.
Otto Wallin didn’t see the opportunity coming but he’s grateful for it. Since giving Tyson Fury hell in 2019, the 32-year-old contender has asked for big fights, the kind that will make him a megastar. Yet, no matter how many times he tried, he was unable to land anything significant. It wasn’t until recently that Wallin gained the attraction of a somewhat big name.