Joe Smith Jr. scored a big victory over Eleider Alvarez this past weekend (Photo: Mikey Williams – Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. once again delivered an emphatic victory this past weekend in knocking out former champion Eleider Alvarez in the ninth round on Saturday night.
Smith (26-3, 21 KO’s) and Alvarez (25-2 13 KO’s) were fighting in a WBO light heavyweight world title eliminator.
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Sergey Kovalev gained revenge vs. Eleider Alvarez on Saturday night (Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, inside of The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, Sergey Kovalev gained a level of revenge vs. Eleider Alvarez, winning a clear unanimous decision over 12 rounds to recapture the WBO light heavyweight title. The bout aired on the ESPN+ streaming app as the boxing world saw Kovalev, 35, become a three-time champion at 175 pounds. Scores were 120-108 and 116-112 twice.
Alvarez (24-1, 12 KOs) was coming off of a thrilling seventh round knockout over Kovalev just six months prior, a fight in which he rocked and dropped the Russian three times before finishing the contest. But, to the credit of Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KO’s), he was able to turn the rematch in his favor and box his way towards victory.
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WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum (Photo: Mikey Williams)
By Chris Robinson
This Wednesday, from the Tostitos Championship Plaza at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum will be joined by two of his company’s best fighters in WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez and undefeated lightweight prospect-turned-contender Teofimo Lopez. Valdez and Lopez will be participating in an open media workout ahead of their Feb. 2 fights at the Ford Center at The Star.
Valdez (24-0, 19 KOs) is coming off of his brutal brawl this past March with former champion Scott Quigg, in which he emerged victorious, and he will be looking to make the fifth defense of his title against fellow unbeaten Carmine “Mr. Wolf” Tomassone (19-0, 5 KOs). Lopez (11-0, 9 KOs), named 2018 Prospect of the Year by ESPN.com, ESPN Deportes, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports, will take on former world title challenger Diego Magdaleno (31-2, 13 KOs) in a 10-round showdown.
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Sergey Kovalev Ahead Of His Aug. 4 Fight vs. Sullivan Barrera (Photo: Bill Denver, EQUI-PHOTO, INV)
By Chris Robinson
WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev recently made an appearance at Monmouth Park on Sunday, July 29, as he took place in the betfair.com Haskell Invitational. Kovalev faces off with unbeaten contender Eleider “Storm” Alvarez on Aug. 4 at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City in a bout that will air on HBO’s World Championship Boxing.
Kovalev visited the Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill and met with various jockeys and trainers before appearing in the winner’s circle. Monmouth Park will be offering wagering in regards to the final outcome of the Kovalev vs. Alvarez match, as well as the undercard matches, in their Sports Book. The evening’s co-main event will see WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol defend his title against Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in late December in Big Bear, Calif. as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) put in some morning sprints ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO date vs. Lucian Bute. Running with Pascal was light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez as strength coach Angel Heredia watched on.
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HustleBoss.com was on hand in late December in Big Bear, Calif. as former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (28-2-1, 17 KO’s) put in some morning sprints ahead of his Jan. 18 HBO date vs. Lucian Bute. Running with Pascal was light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez as strength coach Angel Heredia watched on.
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Exclusive photos from the training camp of former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal in Big Bear, CA as he prepares for his big clash on HBO against former titlist Lucian Bute on Jan. 18.
In this gallery, we see Pascal and his stable mate Eleider Alvarez doing morning sprints.
All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
Chris Robinson interviews light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez (13-0, 8 KO’s) for 18 minutes in Big Bear, CA during his training camp for his match vs. Thomas Oosthuizen on January 18 in Montreal, Canada.
Click on the thumbnail for Alvarez’s thoughts on his upbringing in Columbia, his foray into boxing, his move to Canada, his other passions in life, his bond with his stable mate Jean Pascal, and much more.
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Chris Robinson interviews light heavyweight prospect Eleider Alvarez (13-0, 8 KO’s) for 18 minutes in Big Bear, CA during his training camp for his match vs. Thomas Oosthuizen on January 18 in Montreal, Canada.
Check out the video for Alvarez’s thoughts on his upbringing in Columbia, his foray into boxing, his move to Canada, his other passions in life, his bond with his stable mate Jean Pascal, and much more.
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