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Even the sport of boxing’s most notable fighters have been forced to hit the pause button on their training sessions. They’ll simply kick back, relax, and enjoy the show this Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The amount of work Stephen Fulton has put in over the years has paid off. He’s become a world champion, has gained a ton of fans, and most importantly, has earned life-changing money.
Practically every fan, media pundit, and prognosticator - has something to say about how Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford will play out on July 29th. They’ll break down the minutiae of their clash and give their thoughts.
Beating Vasiliy Lomachenko doesn’t hold as much weight as it once did. The superlatives used to describe his skills were well documented even before he gained national attention. As an amateur, the Ukrainian native racked up 396 wins against just one defeat, something he avenged several times over. In the pros, Lomachenko has been praised for his ubiquitous offense and magical defense, earning the nickname “The Matrix.”
At times, Terence Crawford sits back and pinches himself. The pain he feels brings an immediate smile to his face that he isn’t dreaming. As an amateur, Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) knew that he would eventually turn pro. Looking back on his career now, the
The lower-weight classes normally fly under the radar. They often house lesser-known names and simply don’t receive the hoopla that fighters from heavier divisions frequently receive. Naoya Inoue, however, is changing that storyline.
George Kambosos Jr. had a rough 12-month stretch. From reaching the highest of highs following his upset win over Teofimo Lopez to hitting rock bottom after back-to-back defeats at the hands of Devin Haney, Kambosos simply needed a break.
Before Shakur Stevenson kicked in the front door at 135 pounds, the former Olympic silver medalist viewed George Kambosos Jr. as the sort of fighter he should eventually take on. Not anymore.
Ryan Garcia’s days of making 135 pounds are long gone. Forget about his decision to drop back down in weight to face Gervonta Davis at 136 pounds recently. From here on out, Garcia will officially campaign in the super lightweight division.
Errol Spence Jr.’s career has been calculated. His move up the welterweight ranks happened fairly quickly but there was always legitimate thought behind it. Although he believed that he was ready for the bright lights far earlier, matchups against Chris Algieri and Leonard Bundu helped him mature.