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Avtandil Khurtsidze, Boxer Jailed for Racketeering, Announces Desire to Make Comeback

Sean Nam

•Apr 30, 2023

Avtandil Khurtsidze wants to give boxing a second go-around. The embattled Georgian middleweight boxer—who was arrested five years ago as part of a federal sting for his alleged role in a Russian crime syndicate, and eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison on racketeering and conspiracy charges—recently announced on social media that he is returning to the United States to try to reignite his boxing career.

Liam Smith to Conor Benn: ‘I’ve Just Nailed Your Biggest Fight’

Sean Nam

•Apr 29, 2023

Liam Smith didn’t hold back in a recent war of words with Conor Benn, bragging that he deprived the embattled 26-year-old welterweight of his “biggest fight.”

Ryan Garcia’s Father: Ryan Would Only Do Davis Rematch at 140 and Allowed To Rehydrate To 'Normal' Weight

Sean Nam

•Apr 29, 2023

A rematch between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia could be down the line for both fighters, but it will have to be free of the conditions that governed their first matchup, according to Garcia’s father.

Teofimo Lopez Rails Against ESPN Commentators, Accuses Top Rank of Preferring Black Fighters

Sean Nam

•Apr 28, 2023

Teofimo Lopez is back in the hot seat. The former unified lightweight champion and current 140-pound contender caused a stir earlier this week when he made highly critical comments about ESPN analysts Andre Ward and Timothy Bradley, blaming the Hall of Famers for misrepresenting his fights. Lopez is promoted by Top Rank, which has an exclusive output deal with ESPN.

Zhilei Zhang: I Believe That Anybody Can Get Hit By My Straight Left

Sean Nam

•Apr 26, 2023

Zhilei Zhang is a big believer in his left cross. The heavyweight contender from China upset the odds last Saturday night when he forced a sixth-round stoppage of Joe Joyce at the Copper Box Arena in London. The referee deemed Joyce unfit to fight because of a severely swollen right eye, courtesy of Zhang’s repeated straight left hands.

Eubank Says Early Stoppage In Smith Fight Deprived Fans of ‘Gatti-Ward-esque Performance’

Sean Nam

•Apr 26, 2023

British middleweight Chris Eubank Jr. believes boxing fans—his haters, included—missed out on a potential barnburner of a fight last year when a referee decided he was not fit to continue against Liam Smith.

Anthony Joshua: I'm Not Going To Be a Bruiser; I'm a Thinker, Maybe an Over-thinker

Sean Nam

•Apr 26, 2023

Anthony Joshua is not the kind of brawler that his power and physique may lead viewers to believe, the fighter himself insists. The former heavyweight champion from London offered some sobering remarks about his fighting identity in a recent sit-down interview, claiming he is, at heart, a “boxer” who prefers to think his way through a fight. Of course, Joshua, one

Andy Ruiz: Ryan Garcia Should Have Done More, Should Have Risked His Life More

Sean Nam

•Apr 26, 2023

Andy Ruiz was disappointed in the performance that Ryan Garcia put up against Gervonta Davis. The former heavyweight champion from Imperial, California, said in a recent interview that he thinks Garcia—his fellow American of Mexican descent and native of The Golden State—committed the greatest sin for a prizefighter: giving up.

Anthony Joshua Says Summer Fight Still Possible But Wants Approval From Trainer Derrick James

Sean Nam

•Apr 25, 2023

Anthony Joshua is eager to establish a long-term working relationship with his latest trainer. The former heavyweight champion from Britain linked up with well-regarded coach Derrick James of Dallas, Texas, ahead of his fight against Michigan’s Jermaine Franklin in April at The O2 Arena in London. Joshua won a fairly wide decision in a performance that many regarded as solid if fairly unspectacular.

Ryan Garcia: ‘Sad I Had a Mole In My Camp. Like WTF That's Crazy'

Sean Nam

•Apr 25, 2023

Ryan Garcia apparently thinks there was a turncoat in his midst as he was preparing to fight Gevonta Davis. The fighters engaged each other Saturday night in front of a packed crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Baltimore’s Davis ended up stopping Garcia with a body shot in the seventh round.

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Articles by Sean Nam: page 51

Avtandil Khurtsidze, Boxer Jailed for Racketeering, Announces Desire to Make Comeback

Liam Smith to Conor Benn: ‘I’ve Just Nailed Your Biggest Fight’

Ryan Garcia’s Father: Ryan Would Only Do Davis Rematch at 140 and Allowed To Rehydrate To 'Normal' Weight

Teofimo Lopez Rails Against ESPN Commentators, Accuses Top Rank of Preferring Black Fighters

Zhilei Zhang: I Believe That Anybody Can Get Hit By My Straight Left

Eubank Says Early Stoppage In Smith Fight Deprived Fans of ‘Gatti-Ward-esque Performance’

Anthony Joshua: I'm Not Going To Be a Bruiser; I'm a Thinker, Maybe an Over-thinker

Andy Ruiz: Ryan Garcia Should Have Done More, Should Have Risked His Life More

Anthony Joshua Says Summer Fight Still Possible But Wants Approval From Trainer Derrick James

Ryan Garcia: ‘Sad I Had a Mole In My Camp. Like WTF That's Crazy'

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Diego Pacheco may be only a step away from Lester Martinez

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Jaron Ennis-Josh Kelly three-belt unification confirmed for February 27 in Atlanta

Chris Eubank Jnr-Kell Brook close to agreement for 2027, says Ben Shalom

Martin Bakole returns on Fury-Joshua undercard alongside rising Da’Mazion Vanhouter

Manny Pacquiao definitely off the Joshua-Fury Netflix card

Arnold Barboza Jnr-Oscar Duarte official for January 23 in Anaheim

Lester Martinez latest at risk to be sidestepped by Canelo Alvarez

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Darius Fulghum sees second chance, and pressure on Diego Pacheco

Six fights, six knockouts: Albina Moldazhanova signs with MVP

Brock Jarvis hopes third time's the charm against Jermell Charlo

Caroline Dubois warns Alycia Baumgardner against stopping short of undisputed

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Alycia Baumgardner dominates Elif Nur Turhan; Ramla Ali, Skye Nicolson also victorious

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Sean Nam

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Articles by Sean Nam: page 51

Avtandil Khurtsidze, Boxer Jailed for Racketeering, Announces Desire to Make Comeback

Liam Smith to Conor Benn: ‘I’ve Just Nailed Your Biggest Fight’

Ryan Garcia’s Father: Ryan Would Only Do Davis Rematch at 140 and Allowed To Rehydrate To 'Normal' Weight

Teofimo Lopez Rails Against ESPN Commentators, Accuses Top Rank of Preferring Black Fighters

Zhilei Zhang: I Believe That Anybody Can Get Hit By My Straight Left

Eubank Says Early Stoppage In Smith Fight Deprived Fans of ‘Gatti-Ward-esque Performance’

Anthony Joshua: I'm Not Going To Be a Bruiser; I'm a Thinker, Maybe an Over-thinker

Andy Ruiz: Ryan Garcia Should Have Done More, Should Have Risked His Life More

Anthony Joshua Says Summer Fight Still Possible But Wants Approval From Trainer Derrick James

Ryan Garcia: ‘Sad I Had a Mole In My Camp. Like WTF That's Crazy'

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

'Would you bet your mortgage against Floyd Mayweather beating Ryan Garcia'