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Dalton Smith Must Deal With Germain First Before Puello WBC Title Talk

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

DALTON Smith is fast approaching a shot at the world title and is ready to bring a championship mindset to the Sheffield ring on Saturday evening. Overlooking opponent Mathieu Germain, as the carrot of a WBC title shot at champion Alberto Puello lingers, is not even an option. “I’m not meaning to be different or anything. It must just be natural, but I’m focused,” said Smith at this afternoon’s press conference.
Mathieu Germain Respects Dalton Smith, But Believes This Will Be His Big Moment

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

MATHIEU Germain is well aware of all the “what’s next” talk for Dalton Smith. The quietly confident Canadian is ready to slide into Sheffield and upset the best-laid world title plans by using his skills and strategy to defeat the local man. Speaking at the final pre-fight press conference, Germain said he had been waiting for a big fight phone call his entire boxing life. He was already in shape and now sees everything coming together with perfect timing.
Liam Cameron Agrees To Box Ben Whittaker Over 10 Rounds

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

SUNDAY’S main event between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron is now a 10-rounder after the Sheffield boxer agreed to updated terms. There had been contention about whether the contest would even go ahead after it was revealed that Boxxer had erroneously scheduled it for 12 rounds. Earlier in the week, promoter Frank Warren said that the contract stipulated 12 rounds and a new deal would need to be brokered to change it, or else a legal situation would develop.
Who Is On The Ben Whittaker Vs. Liam Cameron 2 Undercard?

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

BEN Whittaker and Liam Cameron resume hostilities this Sunday as their highly-anticipated rematch heads to Birmingham. This wasn’t really supposed to be a rivalry at all, with many expecting Cameron to serve as a nuisance yardstick, briefly blocking Ben’s path to world level. We all saw the shenanigans in Riyadh. Whittaker started strongly, fumbled and fell over the top rope, prompting a premature end to the bout. This new date was secured once he returned to civilisation.
Sergey Kovalev Looking To Turn Back The Hands Of Time Against Artur Mann

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

ONCE upon a time, Sergey Kovalev was a destroyer of opponents and stealer of souls. The Russian ‘Krusher’ was feared for his dynamite fists and uncompromising ability to use them fully. Opponents’ weaknesses were preyed upon and exploited. There was no mercy to be begged for. On April 18, the latest version of Kovalev boxes for the final time, back on home soil and regional territory in an IBA event. Arriving in Chelyabinsk as the final foe is decent fringe operator Artur Mann.
“All Gas, No Brakes” For Stanionis Against Legacy-chasing Ennis

2 weeks ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

EIMANTAS Stanionis has a game plan devised and ready for Saturday when he takes on Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Unlike many cagey fight week competitors, the Lithuanian is happy to share at least part of his approach when attempting to add Ennis’ IBF title to his WBA strap. “All gas, no brakes,” grinned Stanionis when promoter Eddie Hearn asked him to describe what fans in Atlantic City would witness. Despite his flamboyance and ring-based charisma, Ennis does not seem like a natural chatterbox.
Katie Taylor Blasts Amanda Serrano’s “boring” 12-round Fights

2 weeks ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

AMANDA Serrano has achieved many things in boxing. On Wednesday evening, the multiple-weight world champion added another accomplishment to her resume when she managed to get the usually reserved Katie Taylor to have a little bite. The punching pair were in New York to promote their third meeting on July 11, televised live on Netflix. Even though Taylor has won two of the previous meetings, they are so well matched that a third instalment is acceptable.
5 Best Wins For Naoya Inoue

2 weeks ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

TURNING pro in 2012, Naoya Inoue has established himself as one of the sport’s major stars. Linking up with US powerhouse promoters Top Rank and more recently Turki Alalshikh’s Saudi revolution has only enhanced the Inoue brand. On the day he turns 32 we look back at some of the best wins so far. Any list could extend well beyond five, but we’ve whittled it down to a fistful of ferocious finishes from the prime Japanese destroyer.
Who Is On The Jaron Ennis Vs. Eimantas Stanionis Undercard?

2 weeks ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

JARON ‘Boots’ Ennis puts his IBF welterweight title on the line against WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis in a high-quality Atlantic City unification. Their styles contrast, yet these two undefeated boxers bring enticing skill sets. Supporting the Philadelphia fireball and Lithuanian ex-Olympian is a solid cast of characters, each with their own goals and aspirations within the fight game. Let’s see who is set to grace the stage in this Matchroom show on April 12.
Punching In His Prime: Naoya Inoue Turns 32

2 weeks ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings

AS time creeps up on boxing’s stars, an inevitable question becomes increasingly relevant: how much longer can they go on for? While a hulking heavyweight can go on and on (see the late, great George Foreman as a case in point), the lower weight masters tend to peak and wane considerably earlier. Naoya Inoue turns 32 today (April 10).