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Jaron Ennis defeats David Avanesyan by TKO: Round-by-round fight analysis…

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Jaron Ennis VS David Avanesyan

Jaron “Boots” Ennis defended his IBF welterweight title with a TKO victory over David Avanesyan Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Ennis knocked down Avanesyan in the fifth round and the challenger looked spent as he headed back to the corner.

Jaron Ennis VS David Avanesyan

Before the sixth round started, the referee stopped the fight on the advice of the ringside physician.

“I knew I was too strong for him,” Ennis said. “I should have listened to my corner a little more. Jabbed a little more, got to that body a little more, more angles. … It’s OK.”

It was the first title defense for Ennis, 27, who improved to 32-0 and reinforced his status as one of the top rising stars in boxing. He has scored knockouts in 29 of his fights.

Ennis, a native of Philadelphia, was fighting in front of a hometown crowd of about 14,000 after a year-long layoff.

“I did feel a little off,” he said. “That’s OK, I did get the job done.”

Fighting, and winning, in his hometown “felt phenomenal,” he said.

Ennis indicated he’d like to fight Terence Crawford even if it requires Ennis to move up to 154 pounds from his current spot at 147 pounds.

“I want the big names,’’ he said.

Avanesyan, 35, called this fight his last shot at a world title. He fell to 30-5-1.

Round-by-round analysis of the Ennis-Avanesyan fight and full highlights from the card:

Terence Crawford Vs Jaron Ennis

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, Round 1

Ennis out quickly firing jabs. Avanesyan covering up. Avanesyan sneaks in a right, but Ennis in control early. Now he’s working the body too and slipping punches. Avanesyan caught with a low blow – a right uppercut – and he is on the ground and in AGONY. Has five minutes to recover, and the crowd is growing restless. Fight is on again, and Ennis is still on the attack. Ennis 10, Avanesyan 9.

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, Round 2

Ennis unloading, but now Avanesyan fighting back. Avanesyan now stalking and finding his mark with a variety of punches. Impressive exchanges. Ennis 20, Avanesyan 18.

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, Round 3

Ennis showing superior power and volume, but it’s clear Avanesyan isn’t going down without a fight. Ennis picking up the pace even more. Ennis fighting off the ropes, content with unloading uppercuts and taking some punches along the way. Ennis 30, Avanesyan 27.

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, Round 4

Ennis appears comfortable even when Avanesyan stalks. Already showing much of his vast repertoire and punishing Avanesyan’s body. Avanesyan throwing punches, but not connecting much. A little showmanship from Ennis. Ennis 40, Avanesyan 36.

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, Round 5

Jaron Ennis VS David Avanesyan

Ennis misses with a big right and slips. Avanesyan exults as Ennis falls to a knee. Avanesyan lands a big uppercut and then he briefly hits the canvas. Slip-and-sliding here. Avanesyan all in here, doing his best to turn the tide. Down goes Avanesyan. He lands a punch and eats a bigger one! But he’s back on his feet and more exchanges ensue.  Ennis unloading. Somehow Avanesyan still on his feet. Ennis 50, Avanesyan 44.

The fight is over. The Referee called the fight based on advice from the ringside physician. Ennis wins by TKO.

Next up: Main event

Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan, welterweight, scheduled for 12 rounds.

Avanesyan is in the ring. Ennis is on his way.

Jalil Hackett def. Peter Dobson by unanimous decision

Hackett, 21, dominated the early rounds of the 10-round welterweight fight and improved to 9-0.

Hackett was bleeding from under his right eye when the fight ended. But he clearly inflicted more punishment by landing more powerful punches.

The judges scored it 97-93, 97-93, 96-94.

Dobson, 34, came on late but fell to 16-2.

Round-by-round analysis:

Jalil Hackett vs. Peter Dobson, Round 1

Hackett out quick, firing the left jab and following it up with combinations. Dobson counters with a left. This fight is on. Hackett stays on the attack but Dobson counters. Hackett 10, Dobson 9.

Jalil Hackett vs. Peter Dobson, Round 2

The two meet in the middle of the ring and punches fly. But Hackett shows more power. Dobson more tactical, picking his spots. But Hackett landing far more punches. Hackett 20, Dobson 18.

Vargas, the aggressor for most of the fight, at one point mimicked a chicken as Nicolson backpedaled. But Vargas repeatedly walked into punches and Nicolson showed superior footwork and precision.

Vargas, a 32-year-old from the Dominican Republic, fell to 19-2.

Skye Nicolson vs. Dyana Vargas, featherweight

Round 1: Vargas ducking and diving. Nicolson fighting in a more traditional stance and lands her jab. Nicolson continues to score. Nicolson 10, Vargas 9.

Round 2: Vargas comes out stalking, but it’s not yet translating into big punches. In fact, she walks into a few punches from Nicolson, who’s showing precision. Nicolson 20, Vargas 18.

Round 3: Vargas charges out again on the attack and lands a right. But it’s messy fighting. Nicolson creates distance and firing the jab and left. Vargas mimics a chicken as Nicolson backpedals, and she responds by landing punches. Nicolson 30, Vargas 27.

Round 4: It’s more of the same, Vargas stalking Nicolson and walking into punches. Nicolson showing superior footwork and defense. Nicolson 40, Vargas 36.

Round 5: Vargas manages to close the distance, but Nicolson slips away before Vargas has a chance to connect with punches. Nicolson now lands a couple of BIG lefts but Vargas on her feet as the round ends. Nicolson 50, Vargas 45.

Jaron Ennis VS Terence Crawford

Round 6: This is turning into target practice for Nicolson, who’s still making good use of her right jab and left hand. Nicolson 60, Vargas 54.

Round 7: At this point, Nicolson won’t need much ice for swelling. Looks like her face has gone almost untouched. Can’t say the same for Vargas, who’s getting hit with a lot of crisp shots. Nicolson 70, Vargas 63.

Round 8: Vargas lands a right. Worth noting after a lot of swinging and missing. Vargas looking even more aggressive, but once again she’s getting caught with lefts and the jab. Nicolson 80, Vargas 72.

Round 9: Vargas holding nothing back. Nicolson doesn’t seem to enjoy the physicality here. But she’s still landing the jab and her left. Vargas spinning around as she gets hit. Nicolson appears to be smiling. Nicolson 90, Vargas 81.

Round 10: Nicolson tattoos Vargas face with another right-left combo. Now it’s stick-and-move from Nicolson, who gives Vargas a taste of her medicine by mimicking a chicken. Vargas bleeding from under left eye. More chicken mimicking as the fight ends. Nicolson 100, Vargas 90

Khalil Coe def. Kwame Ritter by KO

Coe dispatched Ritter with a second-round TKO in their light heavyweight fight.

Coe, a 27-year-old from New Jersey, improved to 9-0-1 and now has knocked out six of his opponents.

Ritter, a late fill-in for the fight, came out quick in the first round. But Coe turned the tables in the following round.

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Tension Between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather’s Camps…

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Gervonta Davis VS FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Gervonta Davis’ co- trainer, Kenny Ellis, recently called out Floyd Mayweather on social media. He believes Davis, nicknamed “Tank,” has the skills to crack Mayweather’s famous defensive technique, the shoulder roll. Davis and Mayweather go way back. Mayweather mentored Davis early in his career, but their relationship soured after Davis left Mayweather Promotions in 2022.

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Floyd Mayweather VS Canelo Alvarez

“Gervonta Davis can decode the shouder roll. If Floyd can fight another exhibition he can fight another [professional] fight. If he’s [as] great as he says he is let’s stop spinning the fans – Gervonta vs. Floyd,” said Ellis on Intagram.

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Floyd Mayweather saw immense potential in Gervonta Davis when they first joined forces. “Uh, no I asked [was] what [Floyd] for the whole summer before I signed with him you know before I even you know signed anything on paper he already bought me cars, he bought me jewelry, and things like that,” said Davis in an interview once.

This potential fight has a lot of intrigue for fans. It’s a classic student vs. teacher narrative, with added spice from their current rivalry. So far, Mayweather hasn’t directly responded to the challenge. He’s currently retired from professional boxing but does participate in exhibition matches.

Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather

There’s a significant age difference to consider. Mayweather is 47, while Davis is in his prime at 28. Floyd Mayweather capped off his professional boxing career with an undefeated record of 50-0.  Legends like Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez tried and failed to dethrone him. Throughout his career, Mayweather never even hit the canvas from an opponent’s punch.  Given his dominance, facing him in the ring required exceptional courage or perhaps a hint of recklessness.

“I’m the best, nobody can beat me,” said Mayweather once and it will be up to Davis’ trainer to prove that statement right.

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Watch: Corner Cam Shows Trainer Telling Boxer to Gervonta Davis His Opponent’s “A”…

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After defeating Ryan Garcia in their fight last year, Gervonta Davis openly proclaimed himself “the face of boxing”. Not just him, but many people think that he is indeed the face of the sport. Even so, Davis’ knockout technique has evolved into a standard for taking out opponents. So much so that, in a surfaced video online from a corner, a trainer can be heard giving instructions to his fighter to use the Gervonta Davis’ method against his opponent.

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Gervonta Davis VS Ryan Garcia

Bronx native Peter Dobson squared off against an up-and-coming boxing prospect, Jalil Hackett on July 13th, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clip from the fight on the undercard of Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan shows Dobson’s trainer, in between rounds, motivating Dobson to knock out Jalil Hackett.

Gervonta Davis knockout is a thing now

Between rounds, Dobson is seen in his corner, sitting on the stool and preparing for the next round. In the midst of that, his coach can be heard saying to him, “Gervonta. You remember the Gervonta? I want you to Gervonta his a**.” With 28 of his 30 fights ending in knockouts, it’s understandable why any coach would reference him when talking about knocking out opponents. His knockouts serve as a manual on how to end fights decisively.

Despite the motivation provided by his coach, Dobson could not outclass a 21-year-old Jalil Hackett. Dobson lost the bout via unanimous decision. Notably, Hackett was more likely to employ the ‘Tank’ Davis approach. I know you’re wondering, why? Even before he became a professional boxer, Hackett was close to Davis for a considerable amount of time.

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Gervonta Davis AND Floyd Mayweather

‘Major’ won the vacant WBA Continental Americas Welterweight title by defeating an older and experienced Peter Dobson. The young boxer from Washington is slowly cementing his status as one of the finest rising boxers in the 147-pound division. He has been under great hands which helped him make a name for himself in boxing. Back in 2019, Hackett was asked to spar with Davis ahead of the latter’s fight against Ricardo Nunez. Hackett was so good that he was then hired as a permanent sparring partner for Davis.

Jaron Ennis VS Terence Crawford

Moreover, with Davis’ influence, Hackett was signed by Mayweather Promotions. The youthful boxer has benefited from the wise counsel of boxing legends like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and ‘Tank’ Davis. He naturally got the opportunity to learn from Davis, but he was also exposed to other accomplished fighters at the Mayweather gym, which helped him polish his craft. Very recently, he left Mayweather Promotions and became a free agent. Soon after he was signed by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for a multi-fight deal. With a Matchroom deal set in place, there is no doubt that the rising prospect will appear on numerous big cards in the coming days.

Meanwhile, what do you think about Dobson’s trainer’s remarks in the video? Let us know in the comments below.

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Boxing, MMA star Claressa Shields’ next big fight is a first for women in Saudi Arabia…

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Claressa Shields is, without a doubt, the best women’s boxer in the world. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was the first undisputed champion in two different divisions — light middleweight and middleweight — in an era with four belts to win. At 14-0 as a professional and atop all pound-for-pound lists, she can continue doing what she’s doing and cruise into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

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But that’s simply not Shields’ style.

She’s always wanted more, from the time she was growing up in Flint, Mich. One medal podium wasn’t good enough, she needed a second. One pro division wasn’t good enough, she needed more belts. One sport wasn’t good enough — she decided to join the Professional Fighters League to compete in mixed martial arts with the hopes of becoming the greatest women’s combat fighter of all time, and in hopes of bigger paydays in an industry where the gaps between men and women are often stark.

On Saturday, she’ll make an even bigger mark in combat sports by fighting Kelsey DeSantis, when they’ll become the first women to fight on a professional mixed martial arts card in Saudi Arabia, according to the PFL.

“It’s going to inspire the women there. It’s going to inspire their culture and their country,” said Shields, who will fight on the “PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions” preliminary card, which will be televised in the United States on ESPNews and ESPN+.

“If you go and look at my story to see everything that I went through and how sports changed my life, they will feel that every woman and every man deserves sports. Sports change lives and it saves lives,” she told The Athletic, calling the bout a step “in the right direction” for the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has long been criticized by international human rights groups for its record on women’s rights, even amid some loosening of social restrictions. Women could not vote or run for office until 2015. They began driving legally in 2018. Women, unlike men, still must have the consent of a male legal guardian to get married.

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In terms of sports, women first represented Saudi Arabia in the Olympics in 2012, when judoist Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani and runner Sarah Attar competed in London. Women were not welcomed as spectators at sporting events in the kingdom until 2018, which led to an explosion in attendance, according to the Saudi Ministry of Sport.

Saudi Arabia has long been criticized by international human rights groups for its record on women’s rights, even amid some loosening of social restrictions. Women could not vote or run for office until 2015. They began driving legally in 2018. Women, unlike men, still must have the consent of a male legal guardian to get married.

In terms of sports, women first represented Saudi Arabia in the Olympics in 2012, when judoist Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani and runner Sarah Attar competed in London. Women were not welcomed as spectators at sporting events in the kingdom until 2018, which led to an explosion in attendance, according to the Saudi Ministry of Sport.

Shields’ journey to this point has been anything but typical. She has long been one of the most feared and technical strikers when on her feet, but has far less experience grappling on the mat. It’s why you rarely see boxers make the transition — once the fight hits the ground, more experienced and skilled jiu-jitsu practitioners often find a way to submit you.

Shields, who trains with Murcielago MMA in Lansing, Mich., said she had to “force myself to be uncomfortable for months” while learning how to grapple. Many times she lost breath while being choked out on the mat and questioned why she made the leap to begin with.

Kelsey DeSantis VS CLARESSA SHIELDS

“I have days at the gym where I tell myself, ‘I don’t know why I do this,’” she said. “I don’t know why I’m doing MMA. I get paid more in boxing. I’m respected more in boxing. Boxing is easier. Why am I here?”

But she comes back willing to learn. Nowadays, she said, she’s more comfortable and confident. Each training session helps her confidence that if she is, indeed, taken to the mat against DeSantis — a purple belt in jiu-jitsu and former U.S. Marine Corps member — she’ll be ready.

A win on Saturday would be Shields’ third in as many professional MMA fights and get her closer to her goal of fighting for a PFL belt. She said after this weekend’s bout, she plans on boxing two times in a row and then closing the year with another MMA fight. Shields’ goal is to be champion in both sports to ensure her the title of the greatest woman of all time in combat sports, a moniker (“GWOAT”) that she has often used for herself in boxing.

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“Whether that’s a year from now or two or three years from now, I want to still be reigning in boxing and then fight for the PFL championship and win,” Shields said. “To hold both of those titles at the same time, to me that would be the biggest thing I could do in combat sports.”

But she thinks her bout is significant no matter the outcome.

“I feel like adding sports will bring more value to their culture and to their women,” Shields said. “It will make them feel important and make them feel like their life has a purpose through sports. That’s what I’m hoping that they can see with me.”

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Anthony Joshua Names The Greatest Boxer Of All Time: “By A Mile”…

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Anthony Joshua has no doubt about who he considers to be the best boxer ever to lace up the gloves.

The British heavyweight can rightly claim that he has been one of the standouts of the current era. He quickly rose through the amateur ranks to become an Olympic Gold Medalist at London 2012 just a couple of years after picking up the sport rather late aged 18.

Anthony Joshua VS Joseph Parker

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Once he turned professional, Joshua went on an impressive run of early knockouts, including picking up the British title with a stoppage of Dillian Whyte back in December 2015.

His first world title came with another stoppage, this time of Charles Martin, and he unified with wins over Joseph Parker, who was the first man to take him the distance, and a stoppage of long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

After some routine defences he hit his first stumbling block in New York’s Madison Square Garden when he was halted by underdog and late stand-in Andy Ruiz Jr, though quickly exacted revenge in the rematch.

Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte

2021 and 2022 proved difficult years with back-to-back losses to the eventual undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, though since then he has got back to winning ways with a trip of stoppages over Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius and Francis Ngannou.

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Speaking to Mens Health, ‘AJ’ was asked who he considered to be the best-ever fighter and he immediately went with American Legend Muhammad Ali.

“Historically, Ali. By a mile.”

Anthony Joshua VS Francis Ngannou AND Frank Warren

After a gold medal laced amateur career, Ali beat George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers in a 61-fight campaign. The undisputed heavyweight champion formerly known as Cassius Clay left his mark not just on the sport but culture entire.

Next up for Joshua is a shot at becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion when he takes on Daniel Dubois for the IBF title at Wembley in September. That is a feat only repeated at heavyweight by Ali, who was also undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and is often considered one of the greatest sportsmen of the last century.

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Tyson Fury Has No Doubt What The Best Heavyweight Fight Of All Time Is….

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Tyson Fury recently fell short of becoming the best heavyweight of the current era.

‘The Gypsy King’ was a long-reining WBC and lineal champion who was widely thought to be on a different level from many of his competitors.

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TYSON FURY VS DEONTARY WILDER

His combination of size, skill and ring IQ meant he had never lost a boxing match since turning pro. He had registered impressive knockout wins over the likes of huge puncher Deontay Wilder, but then he came up against Oleksandr Usyk out in Saudi Arabia in May.

In a close fight, the one separating factor for the judges was a difficult ninth round for Fury in which he got caught with some big shots. He lost the round 10-8, and ultimately lost the fight on a split decision which meant Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis had the title some 25 years ago, and also relieved Fury of the lineal title he had held since beating Wladimir Klitschko many years before.

TYSON FURY vs Wladimir Klitschko

Speaking to Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, about his incredible comeback story, Fury named his final contest with Wilder as ‘the best heavyweight fight ever’.

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“This Wilder III I think it’s the best heavyweight fight that there has been.”

His promoter Warren agreed.

“That is the best heavyweight fight I’ve ever been to live.”

Fury claimed he only had four weeks’ notice for the fight and had a difficult camp that included the premature birth of his child, which made his dramatic knockout victory all the more impressive.

He has a chance to right the wrong of his first fight with Usyk when the pair do it all again in December and both men have promised to be better than before.

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Tito Mercado Vs Hector Edgardo Sarmiento Un-televised On “BIG TIME BOXING USA: SHIELDS VS. JOANISSE” Undercard…

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Rising star Samantha Worthington makes her T-Rex debut against Edina Kiss on July 27th at Little Caesars Arena

Get ready for a night of rising stars! The untelevised undercard for “Big Time Boxing USA: Shields vs. Joanisse” on July 27th at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena features exciting fights showcasing local and national prospects. New T-Rex Signee Samantha Worthington Takes on Edina Kiss, Husam Al Mashhadi, Cameran Pankey in Separate Duels, Undefeated WBC #1 Danielle Perkins Takes on Scotland’s Christianne Fahey.

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Don’t miss a night of championship boxing on DAZN! Salita Promotions and 313 Presents bring you “Big Time Boxing USA” at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields, aka “GWOAT,” makes a historic leap in weight class to challenge WBC Women’s Heavyweight Champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse.

World-ranked super lightweight Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera clashes with 140-pound contender Hugo Alberto “Nato” Roldan in a 10-round battle. Former world-title challenger Shohjahon “Descendant of Tamerlane” Ergashev squares off against Julian “The Quiet Storm” Smith in a 10-round super lightweight bout.

Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse VS CLARESSA SHIELDS

Topping the untelevised portion of the night is a 10-round super lightweight clash between undefeated knockout artist Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (15-0, 14 KOs) and Hector Edgardo “Pajarito” Sarmiento (21-2, 14 KOs). Both fighters pack serious punch with a combined knockout ratio over 93%. Mercado (15-0, 14 KOs) boasts an impressive three-year professional career, he captured the NABA USA Super Lightweight title in 2022 with two successful defenses.  Mercado remains undefeated, adding three knockouts to his record in 2024, including victories over Cristian Bielma and Colombian veteran Deiner Berrio.

“I know he has experience ” said Mercado of upcoming opponent Sarmiento. “In his last fight, he went the distance with Denys Berinchyk from Ukraine, who is now a world champ at 135 pounds after beating Emanuel Navarrete. So, you know he’s a tough guy. He’ll pressure me to fight, and he throws very unorthodox punches, which will make it hard to counter him. I will have to be mindful and defensively sharp.”

At 22, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado is hungry for a world title shot. He sees this Detroit fight as a chance to shine in front of a big crowd and prove he’s ready for the big stage.

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“I feel like I’m ready to fight for a world title right now. With the experience I’ve been getting, it shouldn’t be too long. I’m also very excited to fight in front of such a big audience. Getting the recognition of being in these big fights motivates me in the gym. I can’t wait and I hope to make a lot of new fans that night.”

Undefeated super lightweight prospect Samantha Worthington (8-0, 6 KOs) looks to extend her perfect record against veteran Edina Kiss (16-20, 9 KOs) of Budapest, Hungary in an eight-round test.

Claressa Shields VS Dmitry Salita

Samantha Worthington (8-0, 6 KOs), the first boxer signed by Claressa Shields’ T-Rex Promotions, brings her undefeated record to Detroit. A decorated amateur with five national titles and a Youth World Championship bronze, Worthington smoothly transitioned to the pros. She recently captured the UBO Super Lightweight Championship with a dominant win in January. Now, she looks to continue her streak against Edina Kiss (16-20, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bout.

“I am so grateful for this opportunity!” said Worthington. “Claressa has believed in me since the amateurs, so it is extremely special to have her backing me now in the pros. And I know that being able to fight on this stage is going to put the world on notice and let the super lightweight division know I’m here to dominate! Edina Kiss is a veteran of the sport and I’m so excited to display my skills against someone who has shared the ring with some of the greats! Training has been going great and I’m ready to show everyone that I deserve to be here.”

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Samantha Worthington (8-0, 6 KOs), the first boxer signed by Claressa Shields’ T-Rex Promotions, brings her undefeated record to Detroit. A decorated amateur with five national titles and a Youth World Championship bronze, Worthington smoothly transitioned to the pros. She recently captured the UBO Super Lightweight Championship with a dominant win in January. Now, she looks to continue her streak against Edina Kiss (16-20, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bout.

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Dearborn Heights’ Husam “Lion Heart” Al Mashhadi (9-1, 8 KOs) steps into the ring for a six-round super welterweight clash against Bruno Leonardo Romay (22-13, 19 KOs) from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 21-year-southpaw, Al Mashhadi, is known for his exciting fighting style. He’ll look to extend his winning streak after a one-round knockout victory over Daulis Prescott in March last year.

“I feel really blessed to get this opportunity in my hometown at Little Caesars Arena. It’s a big deal and I’m looking forward to it,” said Al Mashhadi. “I know my opponent is from Argentina and a veteran with a lot of fights. He’s coming to fight and give me a run for my money, so I’m training hard to ready for him. This will be the first southpaw I fight in the pros, so I’m sparring Ardreal Holmes and a lot of other tough southpaws to get ready.”

In a six-round featherweight showdown, Pontiac, Michigan’s Cameran “The Problem” Pankey (9-1, 4 KOs) will take on Mooresville, North Carolina’s Shaileik Paisley (4-4, 3 KOs). Pankey is a 25-year-old slugger who was last seen putting on the fight of the night in his first career loss against Mexico’s Juan Hernandez Martinez via razor-thin six-round decision at Wayne State Fieldhouse, Detroit in February of last year.

“Training is going great,” said Pankey. “I’m hitting harder than ever before and I’m in tip-top shape. I could go 12 rounds today. I know this opponent has never been stopped, but I feel I will be the first to do it.”

The untelevised portion of the event also features intriguing matchups. Houston’s undefeated heavyweight prospect Danielle Perkins (4-0, 2 KOs) looks to stay perfect against Scotland’s Christianne Fahey (2-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Detroit fight fans will be treated to a local showdown as once-beaten super welterweights Gordie Russ II (6-1, 6 KOs) and Josiah Shackleford (3-1, 2 KOs) clash in a six-round battle.

“We have a stacked undercard featuring top local, national, and international talent,” said event promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “All eyes will be on Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on July 27, when some of the best boxers in the world look to take the next important step in their careers. Our goal is to be inclusive and work with everyone to give boxing fans the most exciting events, and this card is a testament to that mission statement.”

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‘I still think Shakur can get him’: Tim Bradley likes Shakur Stevenson’s chances against Gervonta Davis…

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Shakur Stevenson didn’t exactly thrill his hometown crowd over the weekend, but he still managed a clear win.

Following Shakur Stevenson’s unanimous decision win over the weekend, ESPN’s Tim Bradley spent some time talking to media about how much he still supports Stevenson despite the ho-hum performances we’ve seen from him lately. Bradley also spent some time talking about a potential matchup between Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Check out some of what he had to say below.

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Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson

“The only guy that I think can give Shakur a run for his money is Tank,” Bradley said. “The only guy, man. ‘Cause his IQ is right there with him and he got that power, that one punch power to end the fight. If he catch f-ckin’ Shakur bro, Shakur ain’t never been hit, but if he catches him bro, it could be it.

“But Shakur’s going to make sure that don’t happen and that’s the concentration that he has, he’s going to have the concentration all night and he’s going to take limited chances. It’s going to be a boring ass fight but Shakur should be able to pick it off. And if Tank starts to rush in and starts to get ahead of himself, Shakur going to pick him apart.

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“But, again, Tank got that timing, he got every punch in the arsenal, it’s going to be a difficult fight for Shakur but I still think Shakur can get him. But I don’t care his performance wasn’t a performance tonight, it is what it is. He did what he had to do against this dude, made him look like a rookie in my opinion.

GERVONTA TANK DAVIS

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“For market value, for entertainment value, of course you want him to stop him because that’s what people like to see. He could’ve but again, he missed his opportunity, it was a window right there, six, seven, he had it right there and then he didn’t turn it up. His grandfather was telling him ‘hey, turn it up, turn it up’…but he got to start cutting off the ring a lot better and he got to start putting combinations together. And Shakur is defensive minded, he don’t want to take no punches.”

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‘I don’t want to get beat up’ – Tyson Fury reveals the one heavyweight contender he will never fight…

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TYSON FURY

Tyson Fury is not one to shy away from a challenge.

‘The Gypsy King’ has fought some of the greatest fighters of his generation such as long-reigning heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko and undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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TYSON FURY vs Wladimir Klitschko

He also famously shared a brutal trilogy with one of the most destructive punchers in the history of the sport in Deontay Wilder.

But there is one boxer he admits he will never face – his long-time training partner and close friend Joseph Parker.

Asked last year if he would ever entertain a fight with Parker, Fury, who was the WBC heavyweight champion at the time, replied: “Definitely not.

“No. I’d rather give him the belt than fight him for it.

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“We’re too close for that fight and there’s plenty of heavyweights out there.

“He doesn’t need to fight me, I don’t want to get beat up, sorry!”

Fury may be forced to make the tough decision if he defeats Usyk when they rematch for the WBA ‘super’, WBO and WBC titles on December 21.

Parker picked up the WBO ‘interim’ title by beating Zhilei Zhang in his last outing in March and would be next in line in the sanctioning body rotation system to face the winner.

The expectation is that whoever emerges victorious from Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua’s all-British showdown for the IBF strap on September 21 will be next in line for a shot at Usyk or Fury.

Oleksandr Usyk AND Tyson Fury VS Daniel Dubois

However, the WBO could throw a spanner in the works by mandating Parker to box the unified heavyweight champion.

“But I have the utmost respect for the guy and what he has done for my career, and if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be where I am today.

“But if it has to come down to it I think we can put everything aside and do it before we sit down after the fight and say, ‘Hey man, you caught me with that good shot,’ and that sort of thing if you know what I mean.”

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Shawn Porter Gives Honest Verdict On Gervonta Davis-Shakur Stevenson: “It’s Hard To See Him Losing”….

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GERVONTA TANK DAVIS

Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is one of the most sought-after fights in the sport.

The all-American clash would see two world titles and two undefeated records on the line, pitting Stevenson’s elite defence and movement against ‘Tank’s calculated stalking and devastating power.

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Gervonta Davis vs Vasyl Lomachenko

Both men benefitted from Devin Haney relinquishing his lightweight titles, as Stevenson picked up the vacant WBC belt with a win over Edwin De Los Santos and Davis was elevated to WBA Champion, staging a knockout first defence against Frank Martin recently.

The pair have assured fans they will meet in the ring, and two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter looked ahead to that day on his podcast.

“[Tank] is the favourite right now. It’s really hard to see him losing to anybody. Y’all hate me if y’all want to but I have no clue what that fight gonna look like. It’s the greatest fight to be made in the sport right now.

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Don’t be so one-sided either way on this fight man, it’s a true 50/50… if anything 55/45 [for Tank] right now. [Shakur] can’t afford to [make the fight boring]. Tank is gonna play to the crowd, the crowd is gonna be on his side, and that’s gonna be a hard thing to get away from.”

Like many in-demand fights in boxing, fans will have to wait for it to marinate a while longer as Davis enters talks with IBF Champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.

In the meantime, Stevenson has said he is open to facing number one contender William Zepeda.

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