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Having full autonomy over your career isn’t always a good thing. And, in the case of Ryan Garcia, Oscar De La Hoya believes that he was heading down the wrong path.
Frank Martin took a strong look at the lightweight landscape and came to the conclusion that there simply wasn’t enough room for both he and Michel Rivera. So, with both fighters creating a buzz, the two officially squared off in December of 2022.
The career of Roiman Villa was incredibly successful but one that flew under the radar. The Colombian wasn't wildly popular, not even in his native land. Still, his lack of notoriety didn't stop him from putting essentially everyone that he fought six feet under the canvas.
Jaron Ennis always felt as though he needed to violently take out his opponents in order to get to where he wanted to be. So far, he’s done exactly that but the rest of the welterweight division hasn’t been too gung-ho about facing him. But while most haven’t paid too much attention to him, Karen Chukhadzhian took notice of every unconscious skull that bounced off the canvas.
Terence Crawford doesn't simply just win. It’s almost like he can’t go about his business in the ring mundanely. Instead, Crawford usually puts on a show. He constantly switches stances, flashes some fancy footwork, and, at some point, often scores a highlight-reel-worthy knockout.
Roiman Villa was never supposed to make it this far. He was ostensibly strong and durable but a true contender and one of the best welterweights in the world? That seemed like a far-fetched idea. One night, however, changed the perception of his career.
Rarely has Naoya Inoue needed to step into hostile territory. For the 30-year-old, he’s a rockstar in his native land of Japan. Still, despite his celebrity status reaching an all-time high, if Inoue wanted to take the next step in his career, it appeared as though he would have no choice but to make his way stateside.
Canelo Alvarez has never looked for the easy way out. For the 33-year-old, his main focus has always been world title chases and fighting the best fighters that are out there. However, according to some, Alvarez is eschewing his biggest challenge.
Jared Anderson strolled to the center of the ring this past Saturday night, alone, like every fighter does. Boxing is a Mano e Mano sport and practically no one, outside of the referee, can save you.
Shakur Stevenson is zigging when most are zagging. Jared Anderson looked the part. He isn’t the largest heavyweight around but with his knockout power and overall skills, many in the boxing world considered him the division’s next big thing. This past Saturday night, however, some of those supporters believe that the reins need to be pulled in a bit.