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There have been few occasions throughout it’s illustrious history where Boxing's Middleweight division has not been a topic of discussion and/or debate among Boxing fans and experts. Of course, many knowledgeable fans can probably sit for hours talking about some of the greatest fights the division has seen over many decades. An element that also is a consistent topic of discussion with regard to the Middleweights is how the landscape changes from time to time. In recent times, the Middleweight division has appeared as though it might be heading towards a period of transition. A transition that in some ways is not unlike the transition that has been taking place in the Heavyweight over the last several years. What happens that leads to such a process taking place? More often than not, the process is set in motion by the end of the reign of a longtime champion. As many fans are aware, such an event did in fact happen in September when Gennady Golovkin, the undefeated long-...

Credit: Sanman Promotions Press Release: October 24, 2018 By  Sanman  Promotions –  Sanman   Boxing’s lightweight protégé Rimar  Metuda   (W12 KO7 L3 D1) will travel to China to face local boy  Aketelieke   Jieensi  (W9 KO2 L3 D3) in the semi-final bout of the IBF  Silkroad  Tournament on November 3, 2018 in Beijing, China. He will be accompanied by  Sanman  head coach Fernando  Lumacad  and  Sanman  Boxing CEO Jim Claude  Manangquil .       “I have trained so hard for this fight. This is a golden opportunity and I will do everything to win this tournament. Thanks to  Sanman  Boxing and to the IBF for this chance.”,   Metuda  stated.   Material and Photo Courtesy of  Sanman  Promotions Used with Permission.    For more information about  Sanman  Promotions and to watch the  Sanman ...

We would like to let our readers know that new material discussing the landscape of Boxing’s Middleweight division heading into 2019 is in the works and will be released on Thursday, October 25 th . Stay tuned. “And That’s The Boxing Truth.” The Boxing Truth® is a registered trademark of Beau Denison All Rights Reserved. Follow Beau Denison on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Beau_Denison

Credit: Sanman Promotions Press Release: October 18, 2018 By Sanman Promotions – IBF Pan-Pacific Light Flyweight Champion Randy Petalcorin (W28 KO22 L2 D1) is happy and confident as he grinds in his training camp to prepare for his upcoming October 29 world title against Felix Alvarado (W33 KO29 L2 D0) The bout will take place at the Solaire Resort and Casino, Manila. At stake will be the vacant IBF World Light Flyweight Title. The event is being promoted by MP Promotions, Sanman Promotions, Peter Maniatis Events and ESPN 5. “I am in the best shape so far. I have sacrificed a lot and gave my everything for this fight. Alvarado is a world class fighter but fights are won in the gym and I am confident I am 100% ready. On October 29, I will get that world title belt and will become a world champion once again”, Petalcorin said. Randy has trained with four sparring partners and has sparred for a total of 110 rounds and counting. He trains at the Sanman Gymn in General San...

One of the more consistent topics throughout the sport of Boxing is the happenings of the 147lb. Welterweight division. Of course, the history of the sport is filled with memorable battles and fighters who each had tenures atop the division. What is interesting to see is not only the events that happen in the division, but also the discussion and debate that takes place following a fighter, who was viewed either as the best in the division or was viewed as a central figure either moves up in weight or chooses to leave the sport all together and retire. Normally the events and discussion following either scenario taking place is centered on determining the next central figure and/or top fighter in the division. While this can easily apply to any weight class in the sport, whenever a notable fighter in the Welterweight division vacates their standing for whatever reason, the subject of who will be the next fighter to emerge as the top Welterweight in the world tends to be a key topic...

We would like to let readers know that we are between rounds and will resume our regular schedule on Wednesday, October 17th. Stay tuned. "And That's The Boxing Truth." The Boxing Truth® is a registered trademark of Beau Denison All Rights Reserved. Follow Beau Denison on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Beau_Denison

Credit: Sanman Promotions Press Release: October 3, 2018 (Originally released October 2, 2018) by Sanman Promotions – WBA Interim bantamweight champion Reymart Gaballo displayed too much superiority versus his Tanzanian rival Julias Kisawire by dropping him twice on the opening bell of their bout. The Tanzanian had no answer to the barrage of punches from Gaballo thus prompting the referee to call a first round stoppage win for the Filipino. Gaballo (20-0-0, 17KOs) came out with his full arsenal from the opening bell as Kisawire (29-7-1, 15KOs) tried to survive the round. Gaballo smelling blood continued his attack catching the Tanzanian with head and body combinationsdropped him for the first time. Kisawire beat the count but Gaballo went back to his attack and got the job done. “Reymart has matured and was in his best shape. He was just too much for his opponent. We are happy about the win and will definitely get him ready for the regular WBA Belt next fight. I’m sure G...

Credit: Sanman Promotions  Press Release: October 2, 2018 by Sanman Promotions – Filipino lightweight prospect Ruthless Romero Duno (W18 L1 D0 KO14)takes another impressive win in his US campaign as he dominates Mexican foe Ezequiel Aviles (W16 L3 D3 KO6). Duno was came out the more classy fighter as he took control of the middle ring coming in with counters and quick uppercuts which dropped Aviles in the opening round and twice in the sixth round. Duno suffered several low-blows from his Mexican foe but was quick to recover and went on with the onslaught. In the final round, Duno smelled blood and roughhoused Aviles hitting him groggy with combinations but the tough Mexican was saved by the bell. Duno dominated the whole fight and took home a unanimous decision victory. According to Sanman Boxing CFO Dexter Tan, “Duno reaped the harvest of his hard work and dedication. He came out in great shape and the Mexican was no match for him. Aviles was saved by the b...

The finale of the first season of the acclaimed World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) brought a conclusion to two tournaments that in some aspects brought clarity to the divisions that participated in this groundbreaking and innovative concept. While yours truly will share some thoughts on the concept of the WBSS and its future at the conclusion of this column, the column itself will focus solely on the Super-Middleweight final, which took place on September 28 th  in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.    An encounter between two of the best fighters the 168lb. Super-Middleweight division has to offer as World Boxing Association (WBA) Super-Middleweight world champion George Groves defended his crown against undefeated top contender  Callum  Smith. Going into this fight, the primary question I had centered on the condition of the champion’s left shoulder. As readers who had access to all the action of both WBSS season one tournaments might recall, Groves suffered a di...