18 Jun 2022

Best Boxing Bets: Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr.

Last week I went two for three, with the over (just barely hitting on) on Trevor Bryan vs. Daniel Bubois as the fight was stopped in the fourth round giving clearance to the 3 1/2 round over, as well as picking Edgar Berlanga to win straight up. I was shocked

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17 Jun 2022

Jahi Tucker’s Dark Place Is The Reason For His Pro Success

Welterweight Jahi Tucker, an undefeated prospect who fights this Saturday at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, is emerging as one of Top Rank Inc.’s breakout stars of the future, or at least we think so. Why? Beyond, a slew of knockout wins,

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16 Jun 2022

The 2022 Mid-Year Boxing Awards | Who Is Standing Out?

As we get to the halfway point in the year, here is Lukie’s take on the awards as we head into a stacked summer schedule of boxing. Boxer Of The Year 2021 winner: Canelo Dmitry Bivol – After defeating Canelo Alvarez, the consensus pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, Bivol

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16 Jun 2022

Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. Preview + Boxing TV Schedule

Saturday, June 18 ESPN | 7 PM PST | 3 PM PST (ESPN+ Undercard) We are close to yet another undisputed champion in the sport as three of the four light heavyweight world titles will be on the line as Artur Beterbiev fights Joe Smith Jr. for the WBC, WBO

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13 Jun 2022

NiBS’ Top 10 Boxing Movies

Note: This list was compiled of my own favorites with helpful suggestions from the ITRboxing staff. Boxing documentaries were not included because there will be a separate list for them on a later date. 1. Rocky (1976) Directed By: John G. Avildsen Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Carl

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12 Jun 2022

Berlanga Wins, Munguia Calls Out Charlo, and Quality Smaller Show Results

ITR Links YouTube Podcast Web Berlanga Wins, But…. Edgar Berlanga has now gone to decision for four straight fights as his bout with Roamer Alexis Angulo went to a decision, but this one was strange. First off, Berlanga was without his longtime coach, Andre Rozier, next he went away from

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11 Jun 2022

Chann Thonson Shines on Sho-Box

In the main event Bakhodir Jalovov (11-0, 11 KOs) kept his perfect record in tact when he scored an eighth round KO over Jack Mulowayi (11-3-1, 7 KOs). There was a lot of heated exchanges throughout the fight, but it was mainly Jack stalking all night while Jalovov kept him

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11 Jun 2022

Lukie’s Featherweight Rankings and Why Navarrete Is The Guy Of The Division

The featherweight division is influx with the recent absence of Shakur Stevenson, leaving room for new voids to be filled. This is the Editor-In-Chief of ITRBoxing.com, Lukie, take on the division currently. 01. Emanuel Navarrete Why: This is the guy. Might not be the most technical of fighters per say,

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11 Jun 2022

LIV Golf vs. The PGA Tour. Week One!

I wanted to hate LIV Golf, yet after its first event this week, it is clear a few innovations might move golf forward for the better. For those unaware, LIV Golf is an upstart golf league that has recruited marquee players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia,

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10 Jun 2022

Kyoguchi Wins On DAZN, Continues Legacy

WBA light flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi stopped Esteban Bermudez in the main event of a Friday night card from Mexico on DAZN. I won’t lie, my attention was not given to this fight, which has the traits of a fight of the year-type bout. Why?  The NBA Playoffs between the

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