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There’s one universal policy in the world of boxing. Whatever happens behind closed doors during sparring, stays behind closed doors. Shakur Stevenson, however, cracked the curtains ever so slightly recently.
The career of Bryant Jennings didn’t result in a world title reign but the Philadelphia native is proud of what he accomplished. However, having shared the ring with Luis Ortiz, Wladimir Klitschko, Joe Joyce, and a bevy of heavyweight contenders and former champions, Jennings (24-4, 14 KOs) believes that he still has a bit more juice left in the tank.
The sport of boxing is often described as the sweet science. And while in part that may very well be true, Rolando “Rolly” Romero has never been interested in lacing up his gloves and engaging in a tactical back-and-forth battle of the wits.
Pounding away at the heavy bag until it screams no mas and working meticulously on his craft with head trainer Calvin Ford, isn’t quite enough for Gervonta Davis. For the 28-year-old knockout puncher from Baltimore, Maryland, he’s always believed that in order to ensure that his future was bright, he needed to study the past.
Dillian Whyte was anticipating your typical run-of-the-mill showing by Joe Joyce. With the former Olympic silver medalist wiping out countless top contenders and former champions, Whyte was convinced that Joyce would have little to no trouble with Zhilei Zhang.
The callouts have gotten bolder and bolder for Keyshawn Davis. With his status seemingly solidified as a prospect for the time being, the former Olympic silver medalist is hoping to lure Frank Martin into the ring at some point this year.
Sometimes, conjecture can become a legitimate fact. For Gervonta Davis, he’s ostensibly paid his dues and put in the work. Over the course of his decade-long career, he’s managed to rack up an undefeated record through 28 bouts. But more importantly, the Baltimore product has amassed the sort of following that most can only dream of.
Chris Colbert was visibly despondent following his upset loss at the hands of Hector Luis last year. After sulking for months on end, Colbert (17-1, 6 KOs) dusted himself off and began preparing to make his return. Although 130 pounds is filled to the brim with talented fighters, Colbert opted to test himself one division higher.
After reluctantly giving up his WBO and WBC super featherweight titles due to his failure to make weight, Shakur Stevenson officially made the move to the lightweight division. In his first official bout above the 130-pound limit, Stevenson (20-0, 10 KOs) proved that he belonged by stomping
Ryan Garcia’s prayers were officially answered not too long ago. After pacing back and forth and demanding a crack against Gervonta Davis, the 24-year-old will finally be given his wish.