Category Archives: Boxing

Does Ramon Cardenas have a chance at beating Naoya Inoue?

Ramon Cardenas (Photo: Top Rank)

By: Dennis “dSource” Guillermo

On May 4, 2025, boxing fans will witness a compelling showdown as Japan’s undefeated sensation, Naoya “The Monster” Inoue, defends his undisputed super bantamweight crown against challenger Ramon Cardenas at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This bout marks Inoue’s return to the U.S. ring after nearly four years, his last appearance being a third-round knockout of Michael Dasmarinas in June 2021. If that fight were to project how this upcoming Cinco-de-Mayo weekend clash will go, boxing fans are definitely going to be in for a treat.

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Heavyweight Hopeful Andrew Tabiti Stays Busy With Team Combat League

By Chris Robinson

Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti is a fighter we have covered for many years out in Las Vegas, dating back to his amateur days.

Tabiti is now 21-2 with 17 KOs as he eyes bigger opportunities since moving up in weight.

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Reconnecting With Undefeated Prospect Jacob “Cucuy” Cuevas

Jacob “Cucuy” Cuevas (Photo: Clocked In TV)

By Chris Robinson

If my eyes don’t mistake me, I believe there was a cucuy sighting in Las Vegas recently.

After recently catching a glimpse of Clocked In TV’s YouTube Page, I can confirm they recently connected with prospect Jacob “Cucuy” Cuevas the other day.

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The Real Truth: Stories From the Boxing World

By Chris Robinson

There are a lot truths that we uncover in the sport of boxing.

Both in and out of the ring, fighters always have a way of revealing their true character. The Sweet Science is a sport littered with unique characters and stories, and it’s been a pleasure to be around all the excitement.

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Keep an Eye Out for Tiger Johnson

Tiger Johnson vs. Kendo Castaneda (Photo: Mikey Williams / Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Delante “Tiger” Johnson scored one of the most impressive victories of his young career on March 29 at the Fountainbleau in Las Vegas by stopping Kendo Castaneda in the fifth round.

Johnson (15-0, 7 KO’s) was especially sharp in his welterweight debut, dropping Castaneda twice before referee Raul Caiz Jr. halted the action two minutes into round five.

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Iceman’ John Scully Shares His View of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dimitry Bivol II

By Chris Robinson

Check the clip for a candid discussion with former title challenger “Iceman” John Scully, who shares his thoughts on the rematch between his fighter, Artur Beterbiev, and newly-crowned light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

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PHOTOS: Dmitry Bivol Gets Revenge over Artur Beterbiev in Saudi Arabia

Photos courtesy of Mikey Williams (Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight world champion on Saturday, February 22, with a majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Just four months after a narrow defeat to Beterbiev, Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) avenged his only loss with a strategic and aggressive performance, particularly excelling in the mid-to-late rounds.

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VIDEO: Curmel Moton Throwback Sparring in Las Vegas

By Chris Robinson

Undefeated lightweight prospect Curmel Moton is on a fast rise in the sport of boxing.

Moton is just 18 years of age, yet he has been generating buzz for several years now.

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Teofimo Lopez and Robeisy Ramirez Host Media Day in Miami [PHOTOS]

Teofimo Lopez (Photo: Mikey Williams)

By Chris Robinson

On Wednesday afternoon in Miami, FL, Teofimo Lopez, Robeisy Ramirez, and Nico Ali Walsh hosted a public workout ahead of their upcoming showdowns this Saturday, June 29, at the James L. Knight Center.

Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) will defend his WBO junior welterweight world title against Canadian contender Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) in the main event.

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Is Gervonta Davis the Face of Boxing?

Gervonta “Tank” Davis duels Frank Martin (Photo: Esther Lin)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, June 15, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis scored another dramatic knockout, halting brave contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin in the eighth round.

The matchup was presented by Premier Boxing Champions and aired on Amazon Prime pay per view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.

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O’Shaquie Foster Overcomes Abraham Nova to Defend WBC Title in New York

By Chris Robinson

This past Friday evening, Feb. 16, WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster successfully defended his title with a split decision over Abraham “El Super” Nova.

The bout took place inside of The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, and was aired on ESPN.

The action was tactical early on, with both men having their moments. Foster (22-2, 12 KO’s) appeared to take control by rounds six and seven, landing powerful shots on Nova (23-2, 16 KO’s) as the rounds went by.

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Andres Cortes Eyes Title Shot After Dominating Bryan Chevalier

By Chris Robinson

This past Friday night, inside of the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York, undefeated junior lightweight contender Andres “Savage” Cortes scored another dominant stoppage victory.

Cortes (21-0, 12 KO’s) faced off with Puerto Rico’s Bryan Chevalier (21-2-1, 16 KO’s) as the co-feature to WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie Foster’s victory over Abraham Nova on ESPN.

Cortes patiently stalked Chevalier throughout, and did early damage with his blows. Chevalier was rocked along the ropes in the third round, and his corner subsequently threw in the towel at 2:17 of the fourth round.

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Kevin “Thunderstorm” Johnson Becomes a Free Agent

By Chris Robinson

It was many years when we first crossed paths with Kevin “Thunderstorm” Johnson out in Las Vegas.

Then an aspiring amateur fighter with high hopes, Johnson was training out of the Mayweather Boxing Club and still only 18 years of age.

Johnson was both ambitious and fearless as a fighter, and picked up valuable experience learning from Roger Mayweather, Otis Pimpleton, and through sparring quality fighters at the gym.

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Alan “Kid Kansas” Garcia Continues to Roll With First Round KO in Las Vegas

By Chris Robinson

Alan Garcia continues to impress.

Earlier tonight, from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Garcia improved his professional record to 11-0 with nine knockouts following a first round destruction over Tomas Ornelas.

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PHOTOS: Canelo Alvarez Defeats Jermell Charlo Over 12 Rounds

Canelo Alvarez Defeated Jermell Charlo on Saturday Night (Photos: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)

On Saturday night, Sep. 30, undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez successfully defended his IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO world titles against undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo.

Scorecards of 119-109 and 118-109 (x2) reflected as to just how dominant the Mexican superstar was as he performed inside of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Yordenis Ugas Addresses Rumored Keith Thurman Fight [VIDEO]

Yordenis Ugas is rumored to be in line for a fight with Keith Thurman [Photo: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions]

By Chris Robinson

Former WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas last saw action inside of the ring in April of last year, as he bravely battled unbeaten Errol Spence Jr. inside of AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, TX.

Ugas fought valiantly, but began taking damage at the midway point of the fight, and was ultimately stopped in the 10th round. Spence holds the IBF, WBA, and WBC titles and will be facing off with WBO champion Terence Crawford later this month.

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VIDEO: Undefeated Andres Cortes Trains for Feb. 3 Return in Glendale, AZ

Andre Cortes Trains in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss recently caught up with undefeated junior lightweight prospect Andres “Savage” Cortes inside of the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, NV.

Cortes instantly caught our attention years back as an amateur, and he has since continued on with an impressive run as a professional, going 18-0 with 10 knockouts thus far. Cortes will be facing off with Puerto Rico’s Luis Melendez (17-2, 13 KO’s) on Feb. 3 in Glendale, AZ on the undercard of two-division world champion Emmanuel Navarette (36-1, 30 KO’s) as he faces off with Australia’s Liam Wilson (11-1, 7 KO’s) for the vacant WBO junior lightweight title.
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PHOTOS: Unbeaten Michel Rivera Trains for Frank Martin Clash in Las Vegas

Michel Rivera training in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, from The Chelsea inside of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a pair of unbeaten lightweight contenders will collide on SHOWTIME.

Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera and Frank “The Ghost” Martin will clash in an intriguing WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator that also serves as one of the most important fights on boxing’s forthcoming schedule.
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PHOTOS: Open Try-Outs for Team Combat League Get Underway in Las Vegas

Team Combat League held open try-outs for their forthcoming 2023 season on Thursday and Friday. Pictured in this photo are TCL co-owner Ahmed Sheikh, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, and former fighter and trainer Dewey Cooper (Photo: Hustle Boss)

By Chris Robinson

On Thursday afternoon, inside of the hybrid Split-T Boxing Gym / One Kick’s Gym in Las Vegas, NV, Team Combat League held open try-outs ahead of the launch of their official sports combat league.

We had spoken with trainer Dewey Cooper about the try-outs last month, and he informed us about a “new professional boxing league starting”, with a concept that was similar to the NFL, NBA, and other team sports.
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What is Team Combat League? Open Trials for New Boxing League to Take Place Oct. 6-7 in Las Vegas

Team Combat League Tryouts Take Place in Las Vegas, starting this Thursday, Oct. 6

By Chris Robinson

Dewey Cooper has been a very busy trainer in recent weeks, whether working out of his personal gym on the east side of Las Vegas or meeting up with his fighters at other locations within the city.

Speaking recently from within the hybrid Split-T Boxing/One Kick’s Gym, Cooper informed us of a new professional fighter’s league that he will be playing a big part in.
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