Junior middle is getting its act together, and not a moment too soon
No matter what any mainstream sports publication’s lazy headline writer may tell you, there is no such thing as a “fight to save boxing,” writes Eric Raskin.
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Details of Golden Boy’s rift with Vergil Ortiz’s manager emerge in lawsuit
Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions is seeking more than $10 million in damages from Vergil Ortiz Jnr’s manager Rick Mirigian.
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Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis showdown ‘getting close’ and targeted for April
After three tumultuous months, Ortiz and Ennis finally appear to be on the verge of finding common ground. Jake Donovan reports
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Is hyper-inflation holding up Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Jaron Ennis?
Tris Dixon argues that prolonging the making of a big fight, like Vergil Ortiz Jnr vs. Jaron Ennis, can soon test the patience of those desperate to see it.
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Jaron Ennis-Vergil Ortiz Jnr talks and two title fights make 154lbs riveting
The beauty of the 154lbs division is that picking the best fighter in the division is this narrow: “I’ve got to see how this weekend pans out,” said Chris Algieri...
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Daily Bread Mailbag: Why is Oscar De La Hoya calling the shots, shouldn't that be down to the manager?
In this week's typically enlightening Daily Bread Mailbag with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards, the row between Vergil Ortiz and Oscar De La Hoya is revisited, the violence of Jeff Chandler is relived and the best fight in history is revealed
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Same, and different: Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis trainers square off first with Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz
“Nah, totally different fighters, totally different fight,” said Robert Garcia, trainer of Vergil Ortiz and Raymond Muratalla.
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‘Damaged’ Israil Madrimov was ‘very sick’ ahead of Vergil Ortiz fight
Israil Madrimov has never shied from charging headlong to the fire of a demanding fight, so it’s no wonder that he’s willing to test himself once more, writes Lance Pugmire
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If Vergil Ortiz Jnr has to turn elsewhere ... Jermell Charlo?
If talks to fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis are indeed dead and gone, then why wouldn’t Vergil Ortiz Jnr turn to a willing Jermell Charlo?
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Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jermell Charlo? Who Rules Lightweight And Where Does Lamont Roach Jr Rank at 135?
Boxing is full of unanswered questions right now — and today’s show tackles three of the biggest conversations in the sport.
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