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Ernesto Mercado wants Richardson Hitchins after June 14 Events

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Ernesto Mercado says that he wants to challenge Richardson Hitchins for his IBF welterweight title, if they both win their fights on June 14 at the theater in Madison Square Garden in Fresh York.

June 14: Statement in Fresh York

Incorrect Mercado (17-0, 16 KO) will face Jonathan Montrel (19-3, 13 KO) in a 10-round fight on Undercard of the Dazn Event. Ernesto says that he wants to “say a statement” on the card on June 14, so that Hitchins would like to fight with him.

However, this can work against Mercado if it looks impressive, because Richardson has not shown interest in the fight against risky pretenders, such as Subriel Matias. Ernesto performance can put it in Untouchable class That Hitchins would like to avoid, as if he apparently did with Matias.

23 -year -old Mercado notes that he and Hitchins are promoted by Matchroom and will be free after the fighting on the card on June 14.

Hitchins may have other ideas. This week he said that he wanted to fight Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez or Ryan Garcia. Perhaps he is not on board the idea of ​​facing the risky Puncher Mercado. Even if Hitchins does not get any of these three, he will veto the idea of ​​fighting Ernesto and tells him to give him his first career defeat.

Mercado looked special, knocking out his last six opponents, including Jose Pedraz. His power and attacker make it fatal to everyone divided 140 pounds, especially Hitchins.

Call Mercado “The easiest fight”

“I want Hitchins. It’s the easiest fight. It’s with Daznie. It’s with a mechroom and I’m with a match,” said Ernesto Mercado Jeff Zimmerman Asked who he wants to fight after the clash with Montrel on June 14. “After this fight we will both be free.”

The fight would be “the easiest” if Hitchins and Promoter Eddie Hearn agreed with her. Hearn does not want Mercado to destroy Hitchins, because he tries to turn him into a global star, as he tried to make Shakur Stevenson.

They are similar fighters with a defensive, potshot, a non-engaging style that is stimulating to watch for most fans of this era. The elders who liked Floyd Mayweather JR fights, such as Hitchins and the style of Shakura. Mercado matches this era of being comical and stimulating to watch. It would be good for Matchroom if he could win the title of IBF 140-LB to replace Hitchins.

“I know WBC, I will be in this place. Puello is fighting Matias. I think that after this fight we will both be free and we will not have anything. I think it is an ideal, effortless fight to do. I expect, but I would not be surprised,” said Mercado, asked if Hitchins defeats George Cambosos Jr.

In interviews this week, Hitchins said that if he was unable to get Teo, Ryan or Haney, he would be open to a transition to a welterweight to fight 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao or Mario Barrios. In other words, Hitchins is looking only for a fight with money. He is not interested in fighting his mandatory subriel Matias or WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

“I’m going to make a statement That I am coming for Hitchins and I will really impress my trail in Fresh York. He claims that he has a Fresh York fans base. I really intend to squeeze out a trail there, “Mercado said, when asked what boxing fans could expect from him on June 14 in the fight against Montrel.” I go where he wants to fight me. “

The role of Turki Alalshikh

This can come down if Turks Alalshikh will pay attention to Ernesto from fighting Montrel to offer Hitchins money to lure him to fight. In addition, Hitchins would probably have to be dragged, kicking and shouting in the fight against Mercado. He knows what the final result would be if he went against Mercado. No amount of gears and potshots from Richardson would not stop Ernesto for a long time.

“I think that Turki receives incorrect tips to force the wrong fighters to fight,” said Mercado, reacting to the three main fights on the Times Square card on May 2, which are disappointing, not without action. “I know that Turki likes comical fights.”

Choosing Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia She was a pure poison On the card on May 2 at Times Square. None of them showed any interest in a tough struggle and it looked like for some reason they circled in half, making a minimum for some reason. This is the behavior that people see in wealthy fighters who no longer has hunger they used to have before hitting It’s wealthy.

“I just think that anyone leads him to collect fighters, I think they are wrong. I think guys like me. Guys who come to fight. I think that this weekend had the wrong choice of warriors that night,” said Mercado

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The Shakur Stevenson vs. Devin Haney fight is in the works, but there is one major issue standing in the way

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Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney is ‘in talks’ but one major issue stands in the way

Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney are reportedly in talks for an all-American superfight.

Stevenson scored the biggest victory of his career this year, moving up to super lightweight to defeat Teofimo Lopez to become a four-division world champion.

Haney won titles in three weight classes and was undisputed at lightweight. Most recently he defeated Brian Norman Jr. for the WBO welterweight world title.

Both men have impressed in their recent wins and are widely considered two of the most technically elite fighters in the sport today. A fight between the two has been discussed for a long time, and The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported that it could now become a reality if one key hurdle can be overcome – an agreed weight limit.

This problem is not effortless to solve and may prove too stern for negotiations to overcome. Haney said he felt best at welterweight and looked exhausted at super lightweight. Stevenson argues that his opponent faced Jose Ramirez at the 144-pound catchweight last year and could do the same again. While Haney handled the weight well and performed well on the night, there is no doubt he would have been at a disadvantage.

Stevenson, however, argued that he is still a natural lightweight – even though he looks comfortable against Lopez at 140 pounds – and that a meeting under the welterweight limit creates a more even playing field.

Time will tell whether this can be agreed behind the scenes. A significant amount could assist move things forward, but given their undefeated records, pound-for-pound status and position as the face of American boxing, both Stevenson and Haney will be cautious in making decisions.

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David Benavidez says his speed will be too much for Ramirez

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David Benavidez doesn’t think size alone will decide his fight against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Ahead of the cruiserweight title clash, Benavidez says the advantage will come down to speed, combinations and a style that he feels Ramirez hasn’t faced before.

Benavidez said Ramirez is a bigger man and is used to facing naturally bigger opponents in the cruiserweight division, but he doesn’t see it as a problem. He believes the slower pace typical of this weight will work to his advantage once the punches start falling.


Benavidez said Ramirez has never faced someone like him in an official fight. Although both have sparred in the past, Benavidez has made it clear that he sees a major difference between rounds in the gym and fighting him under the lights for twelve rounds.

“There are a lot of opportunities to hit him with a lot of combinations because he is slower,” Benavidez told Double3 Coverage. “My speed, my movement and my defense will be too much for him and I will surely overwhelm and drown him with pressure and volume.”

It’s compelling that he so casually disregards the size difference. While Zurdo Ramirez is a natural cruiserweight and holds the unified WBA/WBO titles, Benavidez is betting that speed and volume will be the universal equalizer.

Benavidez sounds like a man who thinks he’s found a flaw in the system. Moving up to cruiserweight, he believes his hand speed will be a blur compared to fighters in the 200-pound division. But here comes the fear of a massacre.

He already says this is “his era.” When a fighter begins to look beyond a unified champion like Ramirez toward a September coronation or a legacy-defining run, he usually leaves his chin exposed.

On the other hand, bookmakers do not predict a massacre, at least not in the case of Benavidez. There’s a reason he’s a -600 favorite. Most analysts believe he is just unique enough that his volume will break Zurdo’s rhythm before the size difference becomes a factor.

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Shakur Stevenson responds to reports that he is in talks to face Devin Haney next

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Shakur Stevenson responds to report that he is in talks to face Devin Haney next

Shakur Stevenson has hit the brakes following reports that he is in preliminary talks to fight Devin Haney.

Both elite Americans have claims to pound-for-pound status, both boast undefeated records and are considered among the most defensively gifted operators of the contemporary era.

However, a weight class or two has always separated them, and Haney’s recent move to welterweight – a division Stevenson says he can get to but is in no rush – seemed to make that fight less likely.

To make that happen, Stevenson said he would like Haney to agree to a catchweight of 144 pounds, the same limit he reached when defeating Jose Ramirez in 2025.

Today, The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported that discussions had already begun, but the weight was a sticking point, with Stevenson likely still insisting on the stipulation, but Haney was keen on staying at 147 pounds.

However, Stevenson has now responded to Coppinger’s claim by speaking further X that there was no contact between the teams.

“I know the fans like to get excited and can toy with you all and easily manipulate you, but this rumor is dead for the second time. I haven’t heard a word about it, [I don’t know] what are they? [trying to] hide or hide, but me and my team haven’t heard any nonsense.”

It’s unclear where Haney and Stevenson will go next Haney is reportedly considering a move to Zuffa Boxing and Stevenson are still deciding which division to compete in.

For now, it seems any excitement about their meeting on the ropes is premature.

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