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Although he’s slowly but steadily climbed the ranks, William Zepeda is far from being considered a household name. However, in an act to prove that his star power is worth mentioning, Top Rank, the promotional banner which Zepeda fights under, placed him in the main event this past weekend.
Thus far, the upcoming clash between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko has been built up as a war of the minds. For the better part of the past half-decade, both fighters have established themselves as in-ring savants. While they’ve flaunted their power at times, by and large, neither man is known as a KO artist. Instead, following years of honing their
At the age of 25 and with only nine pro bouts underneath his belt, David Morrell Jr., at least traditionally, would have a long way to go before reaching the mountaintop. But, thanks to his amateur pedigree, coupled with his eye-catching skills, the 25-year-old has emerged as one of the bright stars in the super middleweight division.
There aren't a ton of fighters out there who are anxious to jump into the ring with Shakur Stevenson. Of course, the former Olympic silver medalist has made it look incredibly easy no matter who he’s lined up against.
Gervonta Davis grew sick and tired of the bombastic trash-talking being hurled in his direction by Ryan Garcia. So, with the two agreeing to meet at a catchweight of 136 pounds, they officially lined up on opposite sides of the ring on April 22nd in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Although most were expecting Gervonta Davis to take care of business against Ryan Garcia, countless prognosticators believed that the 24-year-old could give his longtime rival a run for his money. This past Saturday night, April 22nd, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) effectively cruised to a lopsided victory.
It was a win that was unlikely but one that George Kambosos Jr. greatly appreciated. In November of 2021, after months of back-and-forth trash talk and countless postponements, both Kambosos and Teofimo Lopez officially squared off. Viewed as a gigantic underdog on the night, many were expecting the 29-year-old to suffer a quick and painful end before scurrying home.
Jose Benavidez Sr. has shouted from the mountaintops that no one, absolutely no one, will defeat his son, David Benavidez. Thus far, Benavidez Sr.’s bravado has been proven true as the current WBC interim super middleweight title holder has sliced through his competition.
Normally, turning 35 years of age would signal the end of a great fighter's once promising career. Their reflexes slow just a tad, the footwork isn’t as crisp, and their once granite chin has deteriorated considerably. Be that as it may, Terence Crawford is keeping Father Time at bay.
Jermall Charlo hasn’t always been the most active fighter around. But the Houston native would routinely step through the ropes and proudly defend his WBC middleweight title. But, despite taking care of business against Juan Macias Montiel in 2021 for his fourth title defense, Charlo has spent his time sitting sequestered on the sidelines.