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Regis Prograis vs. Danielito Zorrilla

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Regis Prograis vs. Danielito Zorrilla

Regis Prograis defeats Danielito Zorrilla via split decision to retain his 140-pound title.  Photo source: Boxing in the match room (Twitter).
Regis Prograis defeats Danielito Zorrilla via split decision to retain his 140-pound title. Photo source: Boxing in the match room (Twitter).

Regis Prograis received a decent test from Danielito Zorrilla, but in his first defense of his WBC super lightweight title at the Smoothie King Center in Novel Orleans, he scored a knockout en route to a split decision victory.

Prograis was world champion for the second time and won the vacant WBC title in his last competition with an eleventh-round knockout victory over Jose Zepeda. Zorrilla was filling in for the injured Liam Paro, with his only drawback being a points loss to Arnold Barboza Jr last June.

It was a nervous start for the champion as he looked shaken and appeared to have gone down in the first round, but the referee ruled it a slip. It was a better round for Prograis (29-1, KO24) in the second round, and although Zorrilla still had his moments, Prograis landed a quick-firing left hand in the third round that knocked out the challenger. This did not deter him, however, as Zorrilla enjoyed better rounds four and five, but chose to break the game in the next two frames to allow Prograis to regain control. It was a mess that Prograis obfuscated without threatening a downtime. In the penultimate round, he went to Zorrilla’s body, but decided to go for the final bell when the fight was decided.

It was a close fight, but somehow one of the judges gave Zorrilla the win 114-113, with the other judges winning 118-109 and 117-110 for Prograis.

On the undercard, Shakhram Giyasov (14-0, KO9) inched closer to a potential world title shot, beating Harold Calderon (27-1, KO18) by wide points in the welterweight division. The Uzbek easily managed to score 120-108, 118-110 and 116-112.

Ramla Ali (8-1, KO2) suffered her first loss as a professional when she was stopped in the eighth round by Argentina’s Julissa Alejandra Guzman (13-2-2, KO7), who won Ali’s IBF Intercontinental super bantamweight belt in during. Ali trailed after a powerful right hand in the fifth set, and a powerful left hand in the eighth knocked the champion to the ground and she probably would never break the counter.

Xavier Madrid (5-2, KO2) upset super lightweight Aaron Aponte (7-1-1, KO2) in a split decision. Two scores of 76-75 won the fight for Madrid, with a score of 78-73 for Aponte. Ginny Fuchs (3-0, KO1) remained undefeated, scoring devastating points in her eight years at super flyweight against Indeya Smith (6-8-2, KO1). Scores of 80-72 (twice) and 79-73 gave the Texans the hosts.

Jeremy Hill (19-3, KO12) defeated Mark Davis (19-2, KO5) in the fourth round in the lightweight division, and Criztec Bazaldua (2-0, KO0) won all four rounds against Elroy Fruto (1-2, KO0 ))

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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David Benavidez only had four words about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)
Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)

David Benavidez gave some harsh advice to Mike Tyson following his loss to Jake Paul last weekend.

Benavidez was one of millions of people around the world who witnessed Paul comfortably defeat an extremely faded Tyson to score wide unanimous decision victory.

At 58 years antique, “Iron Mike” looked like a shell of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, and some observers even believe he was carried by the YouTuber and could have been stopped at any time.

Despite the fact that the two only competed for two minutes, the fight was fully sanctioned and will go down in their records.

It was Tyson’s first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Benavidez said. Fighting Hub TV this should be his last.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“He needs to retire.”

Offering further analysis, “The Mexican Monster” explained that he was simply relieved to see the former heavyweight king leave the ring unscathed.

“It was a good fight and a good turnout, but I don’t want to see Mike Tyson fight again. Let’s hope he says it.

“It was a good performance, Mike Tyson won there and earned well, and he deserves it. I’m just content he didn’t get injured there.

“Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson, but 60-year-old Mike Tyson is different.”

Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)
Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)

In a post-fight interview, Tyson seemed interested in fighting Jake’s brother, Logan, but has since insisted on social media that he will not return to the ring.

The series has reportedly attracted approximately 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it by far the most-watched boxing event in recent memory.

Tyson grossed an estimated $20 million, while “The Problem Child” is believed to have grossed about twice that amount.

Benavidez spoke at the press conference kicking off his Feb. 1 fight with David Morrell, which is widely considered to be one of the toughest of his career.

The pair will face each other at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view, with the winner all but guaranteed a shot at the delicate heavyweight world title.

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Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after his victory over Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Paul gave McGregor a new challenge (photo: DAZN)
Paul gave McGregor a recent challenge (photo: DAZN)

After defeating Mike Tyson last weekend, Jake Paul once again expressed his desire to face UFC star Conor McGregor – only this time in an unusual style.

Paul threw plenty of taunts at McGregor in hopes of luring him into the ring, although the Irishman was largely reluctant to engage in any discussion.

“The Problem Child” faced widespread criticism after the fight against Tyson, who at 58 looked like a shell of his former self.

Even though the main event wasn’t much of a competition, it was a show it reportedly attracted 60 million viewers north on the streaming giant Netflix’s platform, making it by far the most watched boxing event in recent times.

Paul seems to have a penchant for large names now and took to Twitter to try and get McGregor to fight MMA.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This never happens.

“But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. But you won’t.

‘The Notorious’ quickly responded by writing the following (now deleted) tweet, accompanied by a photo of 82-year-old US politician Mitch McConnell.

“Nakisa has already judged me, boy, this guy will be next after you. Good luck, buddy.

McGregor has so far been reluctant to take on Paul (Image: Reuters)
McGregor has so far been reluctant to fight Paul (Image: Reuters)

Paul McGregor fighting in the ring would not only be a test of skill, but also of ego. While McGregor has plenty of experience, Paul’s speed, size and unconventional approach to boxing could create an unpredictable outcome.

However, the Dubliner would be a huge favorite if they managed to get a fight inside the Octagon, even though Paul was younger and bigger.

Regardless of who wins, the fight will be a monumental payday for both fighters, and the fight will almost certainly be one of the most entertaining ever.

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