Posts by Henry Forest
Charlo Regains His Title: Knocks Harrison out in 11
Jermell Charlo successfully regained his WBC super welterweight title with an eleventh-round technical knockout win over Tony Harrison. In an entertaining affair, both men had no trouble finding each other in the center of the ring. The action began to percolate in the second when Charlo connected with a left hook that rocked Harrison and…
Read MoreAkhmadaliev Obliterates Contreras in One
2016 Olympic bronze medalist and now super bantamweight prospect Murodjon Akhmadaliev blasts Ramon Contreras out in the first round to win a vacant inter-continental version of the WBA crown in only his fourth fight. In what is seemingly becoming a trend in boxing nowadays, Akhmadaliev is yet another former blue chip amateur embarking on a fast-paced…
Read MoreRuben Villa Shuts Out Jose Santos Gonzalez
Super bantamweight prospect Ruben Villa shut out Jose Santos Gonzalez over eight rounds. The prospect from Salinas, California displayed a technical acumen that helped him win multiple national titles in the amateur rankings and earned a spot on the US Olympic team as an alternate to fellow prospect Shakur Stevenson. Villa’s balance, fluidity in transitioning…
Read MoreLomachenko Comes Off The Floor, Stops Linares in Ten
It wasn’t easy, but Vasyl Lomachenko was able to overcome a knockdown and win his third world title in as many weight classes in just his eleventh fight. The undercard featured 2016 Olympic gold medalist Fazliddin Gaibnazarov, who stopped Jesus Silveira in the fourth round of a scheduled eight rounder. Gaibnazarov was considerably more engaging…
Read MoreFebruary 24 WBSS Recap
February 17 WBSS Recap
Clark Upsets Barrett; Dubois, Yarde Win
February 23 Telemundo Fight Card Recap
Super Fly Recap
In a card that featured seven current and former world champions across 112 and 115 pounds, “Super Fly” didn’t disappoint. Fans saw a headliner that featured two of the best fighters in the world throw down in a thriller whose final frame is the front runner for round of the year. They saw a middle-of-the-pack…
Read MoreWorld Boxing Series Season 8, Week 1 Recap
The eighth season of the World Series of Boxing kicked off last Friday that featured some of the most elite fighters in the amateur scene face off against one other for national and individual pride and rankings. The inaugural card was Italy versus Croatia, the later making their first appearance in the WSB. First bout…
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