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One of the benefits of training under the tutelage of Eddy Reynoso, is that the gym is often jam-packed with high-quality fighters. Of course, Canelo Alvarez, one of boxing’s biggest stars, has been with Reynoso from the beginning. Frank Sanchez, a rising contender in the heavyweight division, has also spent time working under his guidance.
Errol Spence Jr. hasn’t officially moved up to the junior middleweight division but it appears as though his time at 147 pounds is coming to an end in the near future.
Hands clasped over their mouths, heads hung low despondently, and an indelible look of disbelief was etched onto the faces of Canelo Alvarez’s fans. Heading into his May showdown against Dmitry Bivol, the majority of the boxing world was convinced that the Mexican star, despite moving up in weight, would be too much for Bivol on the night.
Normally stoic, a fat grin was plastered onto the face of Jermaine Franklin. After pushing Dillian Whyte to the brink during their November showdown, the 29-year-old was convinced that he successfully pocketed the biggest win of his career.
Although David Benavidez truly enjoys pummeling his foes on fight night, the former two-time super middleweight titlist dreads making the 168-pound weight limit.
For the most part, Anthony Joshua’s career has been flooded with a perpetual amount of praise. From his hulking physique to his ability to separate his foes from their consciousness, Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) has essentially been the heavyweight division’s golden child. However, despite his praises being sung, Andy Ruiz Jr. revealed several cracks in his armor.
The mere thought of Liam Smith pulling off the upset made Chris Eubank Jr. incredulous. Although he was filled with hubris, Eubank constantly claimed that his normally unmatched work ethic was unnecessary this time around.
There’s nothing Richardson Hitchins would enjoy more than a shot at the current title holders at 140 pounds. However, despite his desires, the former Olympian is well aware that he’ll be forced to play the waiting game.
As an up-and-coming welterweight prospect, Errol Spence Jr. pleaded with Keith Thurman to take him on. But, despite his persistent poking and prodding, the former unified champion openly ignored Spence. Even as the powerful southpaw captured his first world title, Thurman showed little to no interest in facing him.
He looked the same physically, talked normally, and gave off the sort of confidence that fans had grown accustomed to. However, as Vasiliy Lomachenko walked through those pugilistic ropes to take on Jamaine Ortiz, Shakur Stevenson instantly knew that something was off.