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Losing Galala Yafai with Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

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Image: Galal Yafai's Loss to Francisco Rodriguez Jr.: "Boxed the Wrong Fight," Blames Adam Smith

Commentator Adam Smith blames the transient WBC champion, the Master of Freeweb Galal Yafai, unanimous decision -making defeat for Francisco Rodriguez Jr. (40-6-1, 27 KO), boxing “The Bill Fight” last Saturday evening at Bishop Pulse Live Arena, in Birmingham, England.

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Yafai’s “improper struggle” choice

Smith did not say what kind of fight with the Golden Olympic medalist in 2020 Yafai (9-1, 7 KO) should have been fighting because he tried the salt with Rodriguez Jr. The combined impact and high power from Mexico were too high for 32 -year -old Yafai.

The results are 119-108, 119-108 and 118-109. Rodriguez Jr. He dropped Yafai in the twelfth round and had him on the edge of the knockout. What saved Galal was holding. In the final he did not try to win. He was in survival mode.

Galal used contact to neutralize the Francisco output power, but that was not enough. Rodriguez Jr. He still overwhelmed him when he was free. Its accuracy was unreal.

Final statistics of punch

  • Francisco Rodriguez: 575 landed from 1089 shots for 53% rate
  • GALL YAFAI: 230 landed at 795 at 34% connection indicator

It is impressive that most of the blows that Rodriguez Jr. He said, they are power arrows. 528 out of 969 stamps for 54% of connection speed. No wonder Yafai was dropped in the 12th round.

Smith: The fight was “arduous to watch”

“There was a point where he could be stopped. It was arduous to watch him,” said commentator Adam Smith Boxing fans About the fight of Galala Yafai with Francisco Rodriguez Jr. On Saturday evening. “He went back for years. He was sensational,” said Smith about Rodriguez.

The fight looked as if she could be stopped in the 11th round because Yafai was beating and wounded. Again, which stopped him from knocking out, it was that it was all. Galal held over and should have been warned by the judge.

“Eddie [Hearn] He said: “Rodriguez’s absolutely relentless performance. Galal in a sense boxed the wrong fight and began a bad start. He learned how it was to box at the elite level. And he has time to rebuild at the age of 32. So much appreciation for Galala Yafai – said Adam.

There was nothing that Yafai could do to give himself a chance to win because he couldn’t match Rodriguez’s exit. His blows were probably more arduous than Rodriguez Jr, but they were not enough.

“I didn’t think so. I thought [trainer] Rob can throw a towel or judge, “said Smith.” I thought the last few minutes were arduous to watch. It’s arduous. Yafai is a great warrior, a golden Olympic medalist. This is happening. “

The fight could be stopped in rounds 10, 11 or 12 because Yafai was wounded in each of these rounds. Yafai’s corner left him there.

“You approach the elite level and you have an acid test. For me it looked like a very good amateur with a very good hardened professional,” said Smith.

Last updated 22/22/2025

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Adrien Broner Flight Post leaves comeback hanging in the balance

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Adrien Broner talks at the press conference for his last fight.

Adrien Broner has sparked fresh concern after he shared a late-night post from a flight showing multiple drinks as questions continue to mount over his boxing future.

The former four-division world champion posted the clip with the caption, “I’m almost close to Denzel on this,” referring to the film – a comparison that raises its own questions.

The backlash was almost immediate, with comments ranging from mockery to concern as Broner’s latest appearance came days after a tumultuous run that had already cast doubt on his latest comeback attempt.

Some questioned whether the return rumors had died down, while others took a more direct assessment of the current state of affairs. A smaller number urged Broner to peaceful down, but the overall reaction pointed in one direction: uncertainty.

Same pattern, fresh moment

Fasting is not an isolated moment. It follows a pattern in which failures are quickly followed by promises of redemption.

This comes after a messy period in which Broner was already given a “last chance” opportunity to return to the game after admitting he had returned to street life and was asking for one last chance.

Since then, events have unfolded rapidly, from a 48-hour spiral that required intervention to prevent drinking and driving, to further fallout involving those around him. Each moment reinforced the same question: had anything actually changed?

Adrien Broner under pressure

Broner continues to beg, begging for another chance. The final comeback is already approaching the next evening’s moment, when the former champion reaches the age of 37 and is running out of time to make the same promises.

It seems that Don King has become another promoter who has failed to tame “The Problem” who is intent on chasing quick money while living the same lifestyle – it’s getting tiring to repeat it.

For a fighter once on the verge of becoming a superstar, the gap between promise and reality has never been greater.

What will happen next?

There are no longer concerns about whether Broner will be able to return to the ring.

It’s a question of whether he can stay on track long enough to get back on track.

The recording speaks for itself. The reaction was sobering. The question is now elementary – is it the same cycle again?


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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has been interviewing world champions, breaking down international titles exclusively and reporting from the ring. His work is distributed on major platforms including Apple News. Read the full biography.

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Gilberto Ramirez leaves with two fights left

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Image: Gilberto Ramirez Eyes Exit With Only Two Fights Left

“I think one or two more fights,” Ramirez told Fight Hub TV when asked about his long-term plans. “I have been practicing this sport for a long time.”

Ramirez, 33, said that while he still wants to continue his career for now, he is already thinking about how his career will end, not how long it can be extended. Ramirez said he has achieved key goals in the sport, including becoming world champion in two divisions, but still wants to perform at the highest level before he retires.

That pursuit begins with Benavidez, a fight that Ramirez believes will define his status and push his name further to the top of the sport.

“I will beat him. That’s my plan, to fight Opetaia,” said Gilberto about his desire to fight former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.

It’s a shoot-for-the-stars plan for Ramirez, but you can’t blame him for wanting to fight Opetaia. The biggest obstacle is not only the fight itself, but also where Jai Opetaia currently sits. Jai is now the face of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.

At the same time, Ramirez hinted at one last twist before his retirement. When asked about moving up again, he left the door open to a possible heavyweight fight, even admitting that he may not be the biggest fighter in the division.

“Why not?” Ramirez talked about moving up to heavyweight. “That would be amazing.”

If Zurdo loses to Benavidez, his plan for Opetaia will likely evaporate and he may just go straight to the heavyweight event for one last payday before he suspends them.

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Eddie Hearn expects Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 fight to be canceled and replaced with world title fight

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Eddie Hearn expects Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 to be cancelled and replaced by world title fight

The final decision may come after the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch drama ends.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Mayweather and Pacquiao were set to fight professionally more than 10 years after their first meeting, with the event streaming live on Netflix and taking place on September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

In recent weeks the duel was in doubt, after Mayweather stated that the fight would instead be an exhibition, while Pacquiao continues to insist that it must be a fully sanctioned fight.

Since it is currently unknown whether this will actually come to fruition, this has probably given the clearest signal that this will no longer happen.

Conversation with FightHypepromoter Eddie Hearn said he thinks Netflix can now focus on the WBC welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, essentially replacing the Mayweather-Pacquiao event.

“It’s all a mess. I’m surprised Netflix got into this whole circus… Netflix is ​​modern to boxing, but they need to be a little more solid in the routine because you can’t actually call the fight and it just falls by the wayside and it just doesn’t look great.”

“NO [I don’t believe it will happen]not now. Netflix is ​​only going to do so many fights and the Benn-Garcia fight is now said to be on September 12 or whenever that happens, so obviously this is the fight to replace Mayweather-Pacquiao.

“If it happened Mayweather-Pacquiao, they are committed to that fight, but if it doesn’t happen they will want another fight and from the sound of it it will be Garcia vs. Benn.”

The world title fight between Garcia and Benn has been widely discussed this month, and if Hearn is right, it could spell the end of any hopes of Mayweather and Pacquiao fighting again.

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