Al Bernstein: “I think Deontay Wilder’s best chance against Anthony Joshua is to get him out in the first three or four rounds”

Showtime boxing analyst, Al Bernstein, has been ringside for the biggest events in boxing history, including the super fight Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and this past year’s Mayweather vs. McGregor event. Outside of Mayweather events, Showtime has a chance to make another mega event, this one in the heavyweight division if both Deontay Wilder and Anthony…

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Caleb Truax: “I thought I had James DeGale stopped in the fifth round. I give him credit because I hit him with some huge shots!”

Caleb Truax is the new IBF super middleweight champion of the world after a surprising upset win over James DeGale. Truax went into the fight facing long odds, some as wide as 100-1, but at the end of twelve rounds, the judges saw the fight in his favor. With the win, Truax is now in…

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Claressa Shields discusses her next fight & sparring Chris Cyborg. Caleb Truax on his DeGale upset win. Al Bernstein talks about Wilder vs. Joshua & more. OTR #264

“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio is back this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In this the final show of 2017, I will be recapping Billy Joe Saunders impressive win over David Lemieux, in which he defended his WBO middleweight championship. I will also be…

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Al Bernstein: “If Mikey Garcia doesn’t score a knockout against Lomachenko and counterpunches him, he may not land enough to win the fight”

Hall of fame boxing commentator Al Bernstein is widely regarded as one of the best and most knowledgeable people in the sport. Bernstein has served as an analyst with Showtime since 2003 and has been ringside for some of the biggest events in the history of the sport. In part 1 of my “On The…

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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS VS. DAVID LEMIEUX: MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S TITLE FIGHT

MONTREAL (Dec. 12, 2017) Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of the Tiger Management, in association with Frank Warren and Vidéotron, today hosted a media workout for the upcoming WBO Middleweight World Championship fight between Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) and David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs), set to take place this Saturday, Dec. 16 at…

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Luis Ortiz destroys Martz in two rounds, calls out Deontay Wilder. Jean Pascal stops undefeated Elbiali in six, retires with a win

MIAMI (December 9, 2017) – Former light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal (32-5-1, 19 KOs) scored an impressive stoppage of previously unbeaten Ahmed Elbiali (16-1, 13 KOs) in the sixth round of the main event of a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX…

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Demetrius Andrade: “If a fight with Golovkin can happen, why not have my second fight against one of the best of the weight class”

Demetrius Andrade is a former WBO light middleweight champion who is currently undefeated. Recently Andrade returned to the ring and made a successful move to the middleweight division. Demetrius is one of many fighters looking to follow in the footsteps of the mega stars like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, creating huge events that capture…

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Toka Kahn-Clary dominates in route to winning the WBC USNBC featherweight title. Prospects Fabio Turchi & Irvin Gonzalez shine in boxing’s return to the Strand

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (December 2, 2017) – Professional boxing returned to The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence last night, December 1 for the first time in 20 years and popular Providence featherweight Toka “T-Nice” Kahn Clary didn’t disappoint the large, raucous crowd. Kahn-Clary (24-1, 16 KOs) turned in a dominant performance, winning by way…

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Real deal championship boxing triple header: Quotes from Toka Kahn Clary and more ahead of Friday nights card.

PROVIDENCE, RI (November 30, 2017) – Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield hosted the final press conference for this Friday night’s ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ card, presented by his The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity under his Real Deal Sports and Entertainment, this afternoon at Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill in Smith Hill, Rhode Island….

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John Scully: “Golovkin is older but he’s still a young man in boxing terms. I don’t think age is going to be a factor in the Canelo rematch”

Former world title challenger and current trainer, John Scully, has had an up-close look at one of the best light heavyweights in the world, Artur Beterbiev. Earlier this month, Beterbiev returned to the ring against Enrico Koelling and won by a late round stoppage to take the WBA light heavyweight title. In my interview with…

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SLUGFEST AT THE SUN FEATURING CONSTANTIN BEJENARU VS. THABISO MCHUNU & DANNY GONZALEZ VS. DANNY O’CONNER THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

This Saturday, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing brings two WBC championship fights to Mohegan Sun. The main event features current undefeated, WBC International and Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion, CONSTANTIN BEJENARU (12-0 3KOs) against former world title challenger and #1 mandatory challenger, THABISO “The Rock” MCHUNU (18-3 11KOs) of South Africa. Bejenaru won his last two fights…

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Ed Levine: “I think if Canelo is more aggressive, he plays into Gennady Golovkin’s hands and finds himself in trouble”

The International Boxing Organization’s President, Ed Levine, has one of boxing’s most exciting champions in Gennady Golovkin as the reigning champion of IBO middleweight title belt. Golovkin, along with Anthony Joshua, Erislandy Lara and Chris Eubank Jr. are among some of the dominant fighters to hold the IBO belt. With its impressive list of fighters,…

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Ed Levine: “Anthony Joshua has all the ingredients to be right up there with the absolute best heavyweights that I’ve ever seen”

The International boxing organization (IBO) was established in 1988 and has been headed up by Ed Levine since 2000. The belt has been held by many of the best champions in the sport’s biggest divisions. Currently, boxing stars Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Chris Eubank Jr. and Erislandy Lara are among some of the champions that…

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Steve Farhood: “I think Floyd Mayweather probably struggles against the best, against Thurman, Crawford or Spence”

Hall of fame boxing commentator, Steve Farhood, has been ringside for some of the biggest events in the history of the sport. Most recently, Steve was the unofficial scorer for Mayweather vs. McGregor, having the bout scored 86-85 for Mayweather after nine rounds. The event became the second highest grossing PPV of all time and…

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Deontay Wilder: “We’re not going to chase Anthony Joshua, we notified them and we’re ready!”

WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, returned to the ring this past weekend to take on Bermane Stiverne in a rematch of the fight where Wilder became a world champion. The first fight went the distance, the only bout of Wilder’s career to do so, but the second fight could not be more different, as Wilder…

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Deontay Wilder destroys Bermane Stiverne in the first round. Shawn Porter wins decision against Granados

BROOKLYN (Nov. 5, 2017) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder retained his WBC title in his sixth defense with a dominant first-round knockout of mandatory challenger Bermane Stiverne in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday night on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®. Wilder (39-0, 38 KO’s) knocked Stiverne…

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Deontay Wilder on Stiverne rematch & Joshua super fight. Steve Farhood speaks on a possible Mayweather comeback & Pacquiao’s future – OTR #263

“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In this installment of the show, I will be recapping Anthony Joshua’s stoppage win over Carlos Takam that took place in England over the weekend, and the collision course he finds himself…

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UFC heavyweight Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga wins pro boxing debut as part “New England’s Future 4” event

October 28th – DCU Exhibition Hall, Worcester Massachusetts – Rivera Promotions presented “New England’s Future 4” boxing event, which featured some of the best up and coming talent in the area. With an energetic crowd supporting their local fighters, the event was entertaining from the first bout to the last. The co-feature bout featured former…

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