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The super bantamweight division might be packed to the brim with talent but no one has established themselves as the man to beat quite like Stephen Fulton.
Fighting to win and simply fighting to survive are two completely different things. Karen Chukhadzhian now understands that. January 7th was a huge moment for Chukhadzhian’s career. In the co-feature on the night, both he and Jaron Ennis took the stage. With the Philadelphia star being pumped as the welterweight division’s next big thing, a showcase-worthy highlight reel was the likely fate of Chukhadzhian.
Over the years, Gennadiy Golovkin’s ring appearance has waned. From fighting three or four times annually to making a short cameo every other year, Golovkin simply hasn’t kept an active schedule. Abel Sanchez, his former head trainer, has also noticed that Golovkin has spent more and more time on the sidelines. Although the two aren’t as close as they once were, Sanchez gives his conjecture on why Golovkin has remained out of the public eye.
You aren't likely to catch Jaron Ennis bloviating endlessly about himself. He knows he’s good. So does everyone else. Trash-talking isn’t something that Ennis indulges in but his performances have forced those in the welterweight division to take notice. Errol Spence Jr., the WBA, WBC, and IBF 147-pound titlist, is currently preparing for the fight of his life.
Enough is enough with the resume talk. The questions surrounding his upcoming showdown against Errol Spence Jr. are becoming typical and repetitive.
For the most part, the fighters receive the lion's share of the credit. They’ve put in the sweat equity when the lights shine their brightest and place their health on the line. So, it’s only right that they receive the glory.
Apparently, fighting is no longer the main component of remaining a world champion. At least that’s the case with Jermall Charlo. It’s been well over two years since the 33-year-old has defended his WBC middleweight title. Before his extended layoff,
Patience is something that Terence Crawford both practices and preaches. Come July 29th, however, stoicism may not be the most pragmatic approach. Errol Spence Jr., the current IBF, WBA, and WBC 147-pound champion, and Crawford’s upcoming dance partner, has
Plenty of Terence Crawford’s attributes are being praised ahead of his undisputed showdown against Errol Spence Jr. Who could blame them? Whether it’s his ability to snipe his opponents from the outside or the violent KOs he scores against literally all of his welterweight opposition, the 35-year-old has simply mastered the sport of boxing. With that said, his smooth switch-hitting capabilities have been accentuated as of late.
Death, taxes, and Artur Beterbiev putting someone to sleep are seemingly the only things guaranteed in life. Whether they were rough and rugged or attempted to box and move, the Russian champion always found a way to put his opponents out of their misery.