Forever Fighting

Tag: Fight

  • McGregor & BKFC

    Conor McGregor has become quite the promotional power alongside BKFC which delivered fireworks this past Thursday in Hollywood, Florida. From getting in the ring and pumping up the crowd to post fight pressers, he has brought a ton of energy to the BareKnuckle game. Overall the fight card was impressive in its level of sheer violence. Heavyweight Leanardo Perdomo aka El Zambo really stole the show for me. He won via vicious KO in 13 seconds to extend his winning streak to 7-0 within the BKFC ring. Hailed as the Cuban Mike Tyson he as struck fear into the sport with his explosive punching power and aggression. I am really looking forward to seeing how they continue to promote him and what creative matchups they could send his way.

    In the post fight presser, McGregor made a comment about being good with what he’s done in fighting and has made it clear his intentions of running for president of Ireland. Although he continues to leave the door open for a future fight, it seems more likely as time passes, that his fight career over. We could see circus events but I am not expecting him in the UFC fighting top 5 opponents anytime soon. The rest of the year will be extremely interesting for him and the BKFC as they seem to be on an explosive growth path and are continuing to create a buzz in the fighting world.

  • Ryan Garcia’s Future

    King Ryan has made quite the name for himself over the years, taking the fight game by storm with his signature left hook and boy band looks. However, over the last few years, he has grown to be a controversial figure that is a total wild card in and out of the ring.

    Undeniably entertaining, is a good thing to be when your job is to sell tickets and entertain. Now facing Rolly Romero, on May 2nd, in Times Square. The Ring Mag spectacle will certainly deliver. Both men are willing to go out on their shields and will be looking for the finish. I expect Ryan to cruise past Rolly, however his recent wild antics and struggles to make weight provide some uncertainty.

    The true uncertainty is whether we will get the Garcia vs Haney matchup next. In my opinion Haney is taking on a very game opponent in Ramirez. Ramirez is not a guy that will go away easy and at a higher weight class this presents even more problems for Haney who is not known for his punching power. Will Haney be eager to put on a show stopping display in effort to get back some of his fractured pride or will he try to outbox and cruise to a decision? Lots of questions lay ahead but if Haney and Garcia win their fights, we can be sure that the blockbuster rematch will be made.

  • Roach Exceeds Expectations

    The real story of the other night was not Tank Davis performing poorly or his strangely timed knee, it was Roach vastly exceeding expectations. Anyone who says they thought this fight was going to be close is either lying or should have placed a massive wager in vegas. The odds going into this fight had Gervonta as a -1800 favorite and Roach as a +940 underdog! I mean what are we even talking about right now. Do you understand what kind of odds those are? According to Vegas, where the house always wins, Gervonta winning was near a certainty.

    Roach didn’t just defy the literal odds he exceeded them in my opinion. He landed the more meaningful shots, was far more busy and was willing to stand and trade with one of the more feared power punchers in all of boxing. This was no fluke either. Roach showed over twelve rounds that he is more than able to secure a victory over Tank in the eventual rematch. In my opinion, he already did do enough to get a win over tank. Look for the odds makers to have a much more narrow line for the rematch. Tank will still be the favorite but certainly will not be a calculated 91% chance of winning like the first time.

  • Boxing 2.0

    Boxing 2.0

    Growing up I loved watching old reruns on ESPN classic. Ali vs Frazier, Tyson vs Spinks , Hagler vs Hearns and many others captivated me. In 2021 we had “The Kings” mini series which featured Hagler, Hearns, Duran and Leonard which reminded us of some of the best years of boxing.

    In today’s boxing scene we certainly have great talent and have been blessed with icons of our own in Mayweather, Fury and Canelo to name a few. However, has the sport progressed as far as skill level? Has it even regressed as a whole? What makes this question so interesting to me is that Boxing is possibly the only sport where this could be the case. You take a current NBA star and place them in an era from 50 years ago and they would look like an alien. NFL star of today take them back to the era of Vince Lombardi and people wouldn’t know what they are even seeing. My point is in Boxing you cannot necessarily say the same.

    Imagine any of the for-mentioned fighters in todays scene. All of them would be contenders if not champions once again. Why is this? Is it a lack of quality trainers? Is it because Boxing isn’t attracting the same level of athletes it once did? These are all questions I don’t know the answer to, but it baffles me to this day. Perhaps that is the charm of the sport, the ability to imagine greats across all eras being competitive under the markets of queensburry rules.

  • Stars of Tomorrow

    Stars of Tomorrow

    USA boxing announced today the team that will be representing the country in multiple international events this year. See roster below..

    Men’s Elite Team Roster:

    • 55 kg: Orlando Zamora | Turlock, California
    • 60 kg: Thomas Covington | Westland, Michigan
    • 65 kg: Dustin Jimenez | Rochester, New York
    • 70 kg: Carlos Flowers | Dover, Delaware
    • 80 kg: Robby “Rahim” Gonzales | Las Vegas, Nevada
    • 90 kg: Malachi Georges | Teaneck, New Jersey
    • 90+ kg: Kelvin Watts | Chesapeake, Virginia

    These seven athletes were selected following an intensive Elite Selection Camp held at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from January 20 to February 18, 2025.

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    Women’s Elite Team Roster:

    • 51 kg: Jennifer Lozano | Laredo, Texas
    • 54 kg: Yoseline Perez | Houston, Texas
    • 57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza | Caldwell, Idaho
    • 60 kg: Jajaira Gonzalez | Glendora, California
    • 65 kg: Morelle McCane | Cleveland, Ohio
    • 70 kg: Isabella Winkler | Seattle, Washington

    The Women’s team roster was announced on February 17, 2025, following their Elite Selection Camp, which also took place at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center from January 20 to February 19, 2025.

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    Both teams are under the guidance of Head Coach Billy Walsh and National Resident Coach Timothy Nolan.

    These fighters will represent Team USA in upcoming international competitions, including the World Boxing Cup events and the inaugural 2025 World Boxing Elite World Championships in Liverpool, England.

  • All Roads Lead to Canelo

    All Roads Lead to Canelo

    The highly anticipated rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol, scheduled for February 22nd, is certain to provide boxing fans with a high-level chess match. The first fight, which was highly competitive and technical, ended with Beterbiev getting his hand raised. I expect another razor-close fight in the rematch, which would lead you to believe a trilogy is imminent. However, I do not believe an immediate third fight is at all what will happen.

    David Benavidez must face the winner to keep the division moving and provide casual fans with a new face in championship fights. Ultimately, the promotional minds behind boxing must be planning for an eventual blockbuster fight with Canelo reentering the shark tank at 175. In the near future, Canelo will be busy with a chance to become undisputed again at super middleweight against William Scull on May 3rd. Not long after that, Canelo is scheduled to fight Terence Crawford in September, which will complete two fights under his four-fight deal with Riyadh Season.

    Who will his final two fights be under the Riyadh Season contract, you may ask? I am willing to bet Turki Al Alshikh is envisioning a 175 lb undisputed fight involving Canelo in 2026—an opportunity to become the first to unify at 168 and 175 in the four-belt era, further cementing his legacy.