Gary Lockett (Trainer) I have a strong desire to witness Ryan Garcia in action. However, I am not fond of certain remarks made by Devin Haney, as he comes across as overconfident and arrogant. Nonetheless, I must admit that Haney is the fighter who closely resembles [Floyd] Mayweather in terms of his boxing style. He …
(Interview by Declan Warrington) BN: Prior to your triumph in December against Regis Prograis, critics argued that you were undeserving of the decision against Vasyl Lomachenko. As we approach Saturday’s fight, the narrative has shifted, highlighting your exceptional performance against Prograis. How has this change impacted your preparations for this upcoming bout? DH: Ultimately, my …
Deontay Wilder is prepared to revive his ‘killer’ instinct, as he feels no judgment awaits him for embracing that persona in Saudi Arabia. On June 1, the Alabama puncher is set to make a comeback to the ring. He will be taking on Zhilei Zhang as the captain of Team Matchroom in a groundbreaking 5 …
Regular Boxing News columnist and former European super-lightweight champion Joe Hughes looks ahead to tonight’s WBC title clash in Brooklyn and reveals plans for the next chapter in his career as a trainer. Tonight (April 20), Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated clash for the WBC super-lightweight championship. The …
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By Elliot Worsell One of the remarkable aspects of writing previews prior to the rise of social media and the demand for constant updates from boxers was the narrow and specific focus it provided. Instead of being consumed by their online posts, filled with boredom, pleas for help, or the need for validation, the attention …
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THE RESULT: Ryan Garcia stuns Devin Haney to win a majority decision (112-112, 114-110, 115-109) at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia dropped the WBC super-lightweight champion three time on his way to the biggest victory of his career but does not win the title having came in three pounds over the 140lb …
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By Oliver Fennell While riding my motorbike, I found myself overtaking a lorry and noticed the road curving ahead. As my eyes caught sight of a barrier, a chilling thought crossed my mind – a collision with it would be fatal. Glancing down at the speedometer, I observed it displaying a daunting 80mph. In that …
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By Oliver Fennell While riding my motorbike, I found myself overtaking a lorry when I noticed a sharp bend in the road ahead. Spotting a barrier, I couldn’t help but think that colliding with it would have fatal consequences. Glancing at the speedometer, I noticed it displayed 80mph, prompting me to instinctively accelerate by hitting …
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1) Assume nothing Given the nature of boxing, it is wise to refrain from asserting our expertise, as we are often reminded of our limitations and the fallibility of our knowledge when our preconceived notions are proven incorrect after a match. 2) Weight matters Although the weight difference between Garcia and Haney at the pre-fight …
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ON FEBRUARY 27, Joe Taylor of Leyland passed away just two days short of his 89th birthday. Very few will remember Joe today, but he was the first man to put Howard Winstone onto the seat of his pants in a professional ring. Joe, a nostalgic embodiment of the old-fashioned approach, embarked on his professional …
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