Duarte Edges Simms in Classic
In a beautiful contrast of styles, Oscar Duarte applied 12 rounds of pressure to a slick and prepared Kenneth simms Jr to get a majority decision in Simms’ hometown of Chicago by scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114. ITRBoxing scored the fight 115-113 for Duarte. Duarte’s constant pressure won him
Usyk Leaves No Questions in Rematch with Dubois
It is third rematch with a dangerous and accomplished British champion, Oleksandr Usyk has become undisputed once again, this time by dominant fifth round knockout against Daniel Dubois in one of his most impressive performances to date. Usyk (24-0, 15 ko) looked about as assertive and confident as he has
Taylor Concludes Serrano Rivalry With Tactical Victory
Though it wasn’t the all out war that the first two fights were, the rivalry between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is finally over, settled by a majority decision victory for Taylor in a much more technical bout by scores of 95-95 and 97-93 (twice). ITRBoxing scored the fight 97-93
Mielnicki, Tucker Shine at The Prudential Center
From The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ – Vito Mielnicki Jr. never really had to come out of second gear to score a shutout decision over Poland’s Kamil Gardzielik in front of his hometown crowd at the Prudential Center Saturday night. Coming off a draw with Connor Coyle, Mielnicki (21-1-1,
Davis Crumbles Berinchyk in 4th to Become WBO Lightweight Champion
From the theater at MSG– After a very awkward first three rounds filled with holding and grappling, Keyshawn Davis crumbled Denys Berinchyk with a pair of body shots to become the new WBO lightweight champion. Early on, Berinchyk’s footwork and herky-jerk rhythm seemed to bother Davis, but as the third
Akhmadaliev Walks Through Espinoza, Calls Out Inoue
Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev did a three round demolition over Ricardo Espinoza in Monte Carlo, taking a highly competent contender and completely outclassing him with a punch variety that few fighters in boxing possess. And based on the post fight interviews from both he and promoter Eddie Hearn, the intention of
Richardson Hitchins Announces Himself as One of the Best at 140 With Decision Over Paro
Against a fighter in Liam Paro with some of the best momentum in boxing, Brooklyn’s Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 ko) found his range in the seventh round en route to a dominant decision victory to take the IBF jr. welterweight title, catapulting himself to the top of the division. Judge
BRIGHT FUTURES: 10 Prospects to Watch
Intro by Nigel Stewart To me, defining what makes a prospect is simple; anybody that is at the beginning of their career that looks like they have the “goods”. Anyone that has watched boxing more than casually should knows that not all prospects are built the same. As we always
Fact Checking the Imane Khelif Situation: Save a Tough Conversation For When it Actually Applies
Intro by Nigel Stewart In today’s world of media, the common theme seems to be that being first is paramount to be correct. Thus, here we are in the midst of a scandal that could have been avoided had anyone involved with reporting false news just taken the time to
Shadasia Green Shines in Return After First Pro Loss
Coming into her fight against Franchon Crews-Dezurn back in December, Paterson New Jersey’s Shadasia Green (14-1, 11 ko) had long been Crews-Dezurn’s mandatory for her WBC title. Crews-Dezurn had been the reigning champ for some time, but after losing her championship to Savannah Marshall in July of 2023, Marshall was