Results
Richardson Hitchins vs. Jose Zepeda
Published
7 months agoon
By
J. HumzaOn top of a Matchroom-promoted performance at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Richardson Hitchens added WBC and WBO NABO super lightweight silver to his IBF North American belt with a dominant scoring performance against Jose Zepeda.
Hitchins (17-0, KO12) faced his first real test as a professional, while Zepeda (37-4, KO28) fought for world titles no less than three times, losing in tilts at lightweight and twice at super lightweight.
Traffic was mostly one-way on this stretch as Hitchins turned into a boxing clinic to crush Zepeda. After getting a feel for each other in the first game, Hitchins went to work, stunning with combinations and counters, and in the fourth round, Zepeda’s frustration was obvious. The pace allowed Hitchins to fully dictate, so he used his full repertoire of punches as the dominance continued after the half. During the championship rounds, Zepeda knew he needed a knockout, and although he kept the pressure on in round ten, he was kicked out by Hitchins and forced to eat even more combinations. The fight lasted until the final round and the fight was decided on the cards, where the result was academic.
.@HeIsRichardson processing intelligence information 💻#HitchensZepeda pic.twitter.com/hsFKWiwZZc
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 24, 2023
Hitchins was declared the winner by two scores of 120-108 and the third by 119-109.
Conor Benn (22-0, KO14) was hastily added to the undercard, and after being cleared to fight in the USA following a failed test saga with the British Boxing Board of Control, he scored ten points in the super welterweight round against Rodolfo Orozco (32-4- 3, KO24) after over a year of absence from the ring. Benn started well and although Orozco was competitive, Benn was a step ahead of him. “The Destroyer” actually slowed down, but on the cards he won with scores of 99-91 (twice) and 96-94.
How is Rodolfo Orozco still standing? 👏#HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/b5waUchQaR
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 24, 2023
Sandy Ryan (6-1-1, KO2) will wonder how she is not the unified welterweight champion when she was denied the addition of the WBC, WBA and IBO belts to her WBO bauble, tied with Jessica McCaskill (12-3 -1, KO5). Ryan looked to gain the upper hand in most of the rallies and action during the competition, but failed to claim a notable victory on the scorecards. One judge somehow awarded McCaskill the win 97-93, while another judged Ryan the winner 96-94. The final judge ruled the match as a 95-95 draw, which meant the fight ended in a stalemate.
Brawl in the ninth! 🤯#McCaskillRyan | @DAZNBoxing | #HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/2FFoN9R4xV
— Boxing at Matchroom (@MatchroomBoxing) September 24, 2023
Draw 🤯
📝 97-93 McCaskill… 96-94 Ryan… 95-95!#McCaskillRyan #HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/c8YLCto1RD
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 24, 2023
Austin “Ammo” Williams (15-0, KO10) was put to a severe test for the first time in his career, but after a points victory over Steve Rolls (22-3, KO12), he won the IBF North American middleweight title. Williams won against the Canadian by three points, 97-93.
These left hands find a home for Ammo Williams 😤#HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/zxKL7C90S3
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 24, 2023
Prospective super lightweight Orestes Velazquez (8-0, KO7) continued his undefeated start by stopping Mohamed Soumaoro (13-2, KO6) in the scheduled eighth round. Khalil Coe (7-0-1, KO5) wasted no time in defeating Kenmon Evans (10-2-1, KO3) in the second round of their lithe heavyweight fight, and Jeovanna Estela (13-0, KO4) needed just over two minutes first round to face Luis Caraballo Ramos (6-2-1, KO6) in the super welterweight division.
How is Rodolfo Orozco still standing? 👏#HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/b5waUchQaR
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 24, 2023
Moving body shot from Mohamed Soumaoro 😲
Watch #HitchinsZepeda Before the bell rings 👉 https://t.co/Vgxw8Y5WZx pic.twitter.com/md5TOO8dcp
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 23, 2023
𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑺𝑬𝑷𝑷𝑨
Another monster KO for @Khalilcoe1 🧨
Marry in 2!#HitchinsZepeda pic.twitter.com/1qpOW7aj9b
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 23, 2023
Jasmine Artiga (11-0-1, KO5) remained undefeated and picked up an eight-round super flyweight victory against Josefina Vega (9-7, KO4).
You may like
Results
Daniel Dubois sends a message to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury
Published
5 days agoon
December 19, 2024Daniel Dubois has revealed that his goal is an undisputed title clash with the winner of this weekend’s rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against former world champion Joseph Parker on February 22 and arrived in Riyadh earlier this week to watch Saturday’s clash between Usyk and Fury.
After being written off by many recently, “Dynamite” has been in the form of his life lately, picking up three stoppage wins off the back of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.
It was said that the heavy-handed 27-year-old would immediately enter into a rematch with Joshua, but “AJ” and his team did not agree with this idea.
And keep talking talkSPORT today, Dubois stated that he has his eye on unifying the four belts with the winner of Saturday’s rematch if he manages to overtake Parker.
“I’m here in Saudi Arabia and I want a winner on Saturday night.
I want to fight for an undisputed result, that’s the game now and that’s the goal.
“100% [I would beat them]. This is my time now. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I’m a recent man.
“I am ready to seek and destroy!” 🔥
Daniel Dubois can’t wait to meet Joseph Parker on February 22 👀#DuboisParker pic.twitter.com/q1WP0YkrmQ
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) December 3, 2024
“I am ready to fight for the undisputed, win it and make history.
“I evolved and learned from my mistakes.
“The team did well and I’m firing on all cylinders now. Let’s go!”
Like Dubois, Parker is also in the best form of his career and comes into the match on the back of upset wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
The situation in the heavyweight division in 2025 depends on the outcome of the epic rematch on Saturday evening, in which three world titles will be up for grabs.
Usyk hurt and released Fury en route to a split decision victory when they first faced off in May, and many believe the ‘Gypsy King’ has everything to do if he wants to reverse the result.
“I am ready to seek and destroy!” 🔥
Daniel Dubois can’t wait to meet Joseph Parker on February 22 👀#DuboisParker pic.twitter.com/q1WP0YkrmQ
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) December 3, 2024
A third fight between the pair is contractually agreed if the Morecambe man wins, provided neither he nor ‘The Cat’ withdraws after the second battle at the Kingdom Arena.
Results
“Tyson Fury doesn’t have it anymore,” says a leading expert
Published
7 days agoon
December 18, 2024Paulie Malignanggi believes that Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter he once was, and he will not beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch.
Fury decides to take revenge for his own loss of split decision to Usyk in May, when he meets the Ukrainian for the second time in Riyad.
Fury was given eight points after tripping over the ropes following a powerful attack from his rival, and Malignaggi feels his three fights with Deontay Wilder, in which he fell four times, are starting to catch up with him.
“I don’t know if Wilder and Fury are the same after these three fights,” the 41-year-old said talkSPORT Boxing.
“Wilder certainly didn’t look the same as Fury to me, his impact resistance was always one of the best.
“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s punches that would have made buildings collapse, and now Oleksandr Usyk, a former cruiserweight, turned him around and dropped him in the first fight.
“What are the lasting effects of the Wilder trilogy?
“Who is one of the most devastating boxers in history.”
The “Gypsy King” suffered the first defeat in his 36-fight professional career, but announced that he would end the 37-year-old’s career on Saturday.
Usyk remains undefeated in his 22-fight professional career, and in May he won the undisputed heavyweight title, the first man in the four-belt era to do so.
Former world champion Malignaggi believes that Usyk, who vacated the IBF belt after the first fight, will repeat the feat.
“I will choose Usyk,” he added.
“I don’t think Fury has it anymore.
“It’s no disrespect to Fury.
“I’ve always loved Fury, I’m just not sure if he can bring him back.”
Frank Warren today revealed that a third fight between the two teams is in the contract – provided Fury emerges victorious and neither retires – while the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua could be an alternative option for the Manchester fighter.
Results
Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois
Published
4 weeks agoon
November 25, 2024Tyson 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.
“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?
“Why didn’t Dubois do it?
“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”
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.”
Merry Christmas from World Boxing News
Canelo Alvarez GOES OFF on reporter after John Ryder win | #Shorts
Joseph Parker Reacts To Tyson Fury Loss To Oleksandr Usyk
Trending
-
MMA7 months ago
Max Holloway is on a mission at UFC 212
-
Interviews3 months ago
Carl Froch predicts that Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
-
MMA7 months ago
Cris Cyborg ready to add a UFC title to her collection
-
Interviews2 months ago
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
-
MMA7 months ago
The Irish showed up in droves at the Mayweather-McGregor weigh-in
-
Boxing5 months ago
Lucas Bahdi ready to test his skills against Ashton Sylve
-
Interviews7 months ago
I fell in love with boxing again
-
Opinions & Features3 months ago
Dmitry Bivol: The story so far