Junior welterweight Mike Kimbel made a successful transition from mixed martial arts to professional boxing under the guidance of former light heavyweight titleholder Chad Dawson.  On Sept. 7 at Foxwoods Resort, Kimbel (7-0, 5 KOs) delivered a first-round knockout against Anthony Mora (4-3-1, 3 KOs). However, that victory is only part of his journey. Kimbel,
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By: Sean Crose The answer to the question: “Can Daniel Dubois defeat Anthony Joshua?” is pretty simple – yes, he most certainly can. In the sport of boxing, anyone can beat anyone on a given night. Yet a more narrow question: “What are Dubois’ chances of actually defeating Joshua?” is far more interesting. When Dubois
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Anthony Joshua’s adult life, as he’s gone from petty criminal to amateur standout to Olympic gold medalist to professional king to ex-champ, and now to rejuvenated contender, says plenty about the levels of determination and dedication that lies within. Throughout the transitions, which thus far span 15 years, the man from Watford, England, has secured
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JOSH KELLY is confident switch-hitter Ishmael Davis will adopt the fighting style of the man he replaced. As part of a six-fight Riyadh Season card at Wembley Stadium Kelly faces Davis in a 12-round super-welterweight contest. Former 154lbs world champion Liam Smith had been in place to face Kelly until the Liverpudlian withdrew last week
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PHOENIX – Jaime Munguia repeated his objection to Canelo Alvarez’s assertion that he carried him – this time without any ambiguity. Asked Tuesday during an appearance at a Phoenix gym just days before his super-middleweight fight Friday against Canadian Erik Bazinyan at Desert Diamond Arena in nearby Glendale, Munguia told Boxing Scene through an interpreter,
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By: Sean Crose “Dear Friends,” heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk wrote on social media Tuesday. “A misunderstanding took place. It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia.” Usyk
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