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NEW YORK–Veteran trainer Ismael Salas was all too happy to see Robeisy Ramirez reproduce in the ring the mechanics they had been working on for countless hours in the gym.
Tim Tszyu did not hide his appreciation for the strategy Jermell Charlo employed in his successful attempt at unifying the 154-pound division.
Bob Arum is not so sure that it is in the best interest of George Kambosos to dive immediately into a rematch with Devin Haney. Kambosos, the Australian native, lost a unanimous points decision to Oakland’s Haney in their undisputed 135-pound title fight earlier this month at Marvel Stadium Melbourne, Australia. In order to challenge Kambosos, who had the WBO, WBA, and IBF lightweight titles, Haney, who had the WBC belt, needed to agree to give Kambosos an immediate rematch in the event that Haney defeated the Aussie.
Marc Ramsay believes Joe Smith Jr.’s aggressive strategy against his charge, Artur Beterbiev, was akin to rolling the dice. Beterbiev, the Montreal-based Russian, broke down Smith of Long Island in two rounds in their WBC, WBO, and IBF 175-pound title unification fight last Saturday at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Beterbiev dropped Smith three times in a fight many expected would end in a knockout, given that both fighters are known for their punching prowess.
Former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder believes that three of the four major heavyweight titles will remain in the same hands. In a recent interview, the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native was prompted to give his prediction on who will win the upcoming heavyweight title unification rematch between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, who currently holds the WBO, WBA and IBF titles. Usyk defeated Joshua on points in their encounter last September at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London; their rematch is scheduled for Aug. 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Tim Tszyu probably won’t be getting a dinner invite from compatriot George Kambosos anytime soon. Tszyu, the 27-year-old 154-pound contender, and Kambosos, the 28-year-old former three-belt lightweight champion, are two of the most well-known names in Australian boxing, but their relationship may be described, at best, as frosty or even nonexistent. Indeed, the two have taken swipes at each other through the press, and earlier this month, Kambosos stated that he does not “have a relationship” with Tszyu, a former training mate.
Joe Goossen evidently got more than Ryan Garcia when the lightweight attraction decided to link up with the respected trainer earlier this year.
Trainer Tunde Ajayi realizes Artur Beterbiev’s power is the real article – the speed of his punches, on the other hand, is another question.
Vergil Ortiz is adamant that his experience with a harrowing illness is now firmly behind him. The hard-hitting welterweight contender from Texan was originally scheduled to face Michael McKinson of England in March, but Ortiz had to withdraw from their bout at the 11th hour because he fell dangerously ill. It turned out Ortiz was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a serious medical condition, and needed to be hospitalized, prompting rumors that Ortiz would no longer be able to make the welterweight limit.
Joe Smith Jr. admits he could never implement his strategy to the fullest extent during his short-lived tussle with Russian puncher Artur Beterbiev.