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Prince Naseem Hamed Identifies One Fighter Who Can Rival Muhammad Ali as the Greatest in Boxing

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Prince Naseem Hamed sees Muhammad Ali as the all-time greatest boxer, on par with another legend who matched his penchant for chasing career-defining challenges.

While known largely for his immeasurable impact outside the ring, Ali showcased a remarkable degree of fighting spirit and intelligence whenever he stepped through the ropes.

Not only that, but the American never shied away from a formidable challenge, including those against the likes of George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Ken Norton.

Against ‘Big George’, in fact, Ali was considered a sizable underdog, only to score an eighth-round stoppage and claim the WBC world heavyweight title.

It is partly for this reason that many believe ‘The Greatest’ lived up to his moniker, rivalling Sugar Ray Robinson as the most celebrated fighter in history.

The former multi-time world welterweight and middleweight champion is perhaps best known for his compelling rivalry with Jake LaMotta, winning five of their six encounters.

Robinson also defeated nine other boxers who later became Hall of Famers, including Randolph Turpin, who pulled off an almighty upset in 1951 before losing their immediate rematch.

Eventually retiring with an extraordinary record of 174-19-6 (109), ‘Sugar Ray’ is considered by featherweight legend Hamed – who shared his thoughts with Radio Rahim – as the joint-Greatest of All Time.

“It’s either Sugar Ray Robinson or Muhammad Ali. They’re just set in stone – that will never change.

“In my eyes, though, the [most intelligent] person to ever come into the boxing game is Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.”

While singing the praises of Ali and Robinson, ‘Naz’ credits Mayweather more for his financial earnings, rather than putting him in the ‘GOAT’ conversation.

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Shawn Porter Discusses Abdullah Masons Growth Against Albert Bell

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Former two-division world champion Shawn Porter believes Abdullah Mason passed an important test Saturday night, saying the unbeaten WBO lightweight champion matured during his hard-fought victory over Albert Bell in Cleveland.

Mason retained his title with a 12th-round stoppage after overcoming a difficult first half against the late replacement challenger. Bell’s movement, height and accurate right hand created problems early before Mason made the adjustments needed to take control over the closing rounds.


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Porter said the performance showed more than just talent.

“We saw a young man grow tonight. It was beautiful to see, too,” said Porter during TNT Sports’ post-fight show. “He came out a little hesitant because of the size, because of the height, that return fire with that straight right hand that kept coming back to Abdullah. It caused him to slow down.”

Porter credited Mason’s father and corner for recognizing what needed to change during the fight.

“Shout out to the corner. Always wondering, what does a dad know? How much can a dad really give? He gave his son everything tonight, and his son went out and implemented it all.”

Porter also recalled Mason stressing the importance of following instructions during the pre-fight meetings.

“He said in the fighter meeting, ‘I just need to listen to my corner.’ I knew that statement came from the previous fight that he just had. We saw this young man grow tonight, and he listened,” said Porter.

Mason’s adjustments paid off over the second half of the contest. After trailing on two of the three official scorecards through six rounds, he swept the closing rounds before stopping Bell 45 seconds into the 12th to improve to 21-0 (18 KOs). The victory marked the first successful defense of the WBO lightweight title he won from Sam Noakes last November.

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Last Updated on 2026/07/05 at 2:08 AM

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Bruce Carrington Defends WBC Featherweight Title Against Rene Palacios

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Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington successfully defended his WBC featherweight title on Saturday night, outboxing previously unbeaten Rene Palacios over 12 rounds to earn a unanimous decision in the co-feature of the Abdullah Mason-Albert Bell card at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The judges scored the bout 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112, giving Carrington the first successful defense of the title he captured earlier this year.


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Carrington, 18-0 (10 KOs), took command from the opening bell, using his southpaw jab, sharp footwork and accurate combinations to keep the aggressive Palacios from establishing a consistent rhythm. The Brooklyn native repeatedly controlled the distance and forced the Mexican challenger to chase him around the ring.

Palacios, 19-1-1 (10 KOs), enjoyed his best stretch in the middle rounds as he increased the pressure and attempted to turn the fight into a close-range battle. The biggest talking point came in the eighth round when a right hand behind the ear sent Carrington off balance and to the canvas. Referee Harvey Dock declined to score it a knockdown, ruling the sequence a slip or the result of an illegal punch.

Carrington responded by taking control of the closing rounds. Working behind his jab, he mixed body shots with combinations and used his movement to keep Palacios from mounting another sustained rally.

The unanimous decision improved Carrington to 18-0 (10 KOs) and completed the first defense of his WBC featherweight title. Palacios fell to 19-1-1 (10 KOs), suffering the first defeat of his professional career after going the full 12-round distance with the unbeaten champion

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Last Updated on 2026/07/05 at 1:24 AM

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Roy Jones Jr: Tank Must Take Risks to Defeat Shakur Stevenson

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Jones believes Stevenson’s footwork and ring IQ would force Gervonta out of his comfort zone.

“I think Tank’s is going to have to give up a lot to beat Shakur, because Shakur is going to keep them feet on him,” said Jones to FightHype.

“You’ve got to gamble against them feet; you can’t just go out there and box and think you’re going to beat him, as Teofimo found out.”

Roy Jr. said opponents who refuse to chase Shakur aggressively are likely to spend the entire fight trying to catch him.

“If you don’t gamble with them feet, he’s going to beat you all night. He’s comfortable being on that back leg and being smart about it,” said Jones Jr.

Roy Jr’s view mirrors what happened when Shakur outboxed Teofimo. Rather than trading in the pocket, Shakur controlled the distance with his movement, picked his shots, and neutralized Teofimo’s offense over 12 rounds.

For Tank, that would present a different challenge than most of his previous opponents. His patience and knockout power have carried him to world titles in multiple weight classes, but Jones Jr. believes a fight with Shakur would require him to sacrifice some of his defensive caution to create openings against one of boxing’s most elusive technicians.

If the long-awaited matchup is eventually made, Jones Jr. sees Gervonta’s willingness to take calculated risks as the key factor that could determine whether he can land the fight-changing punch he’s built his career around.

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