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Press Release: December 29, 2019 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Liverpool Super Bantamweight Chris Glover has had an interesting rise to the professional ranks to say the very least. After a limited amateur career in between playing then coaching football, the now Brooklyn-based upstart turned professional in mid-2019, winning his professional debut by knockout in the opening stanza of the scheduled four-round contest.   Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  Glover, who is guided by world-famous trainer Andre Rozier opened up about his inception into the professional ranks under the eye of Brooklyn native Rozier. "I've known Richard Commey for years and I've helped with media work over the years as that's my trade away from boxing. So when I moved back to New York Richard took me to the gym and introduced me to Andre and my life changed from there. I owe Andre, Richard and Terrence Simpson everything. They've made me such a better person and kept me on the right track in...

We would like to wish all of all readers a very Happy and safe Holiday season. We here at The Boxing Truth® are between rounds for the Christmas and New Years holidays. While Boxing news related content will continue to be released here on the website during the holidays as is the norm, an official announcement regarding when we will begin our 2020 schedule will be released on Monday, January 6th. 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

The fight between former Middleweight world champions Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was surrounded by “Controversy.” “Controversy” or “Controversial” are two words that are all too often used when it comes to the sport of Boxing and by extension all combat sports, but in regard to this fight the use of said words are appropriate. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is a fighter who has had a respectable career in following in the footsteps of his legendary father Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. It has been a career however, that has seen plenty of “Controversy.” Chavez Jr.’s career has been chronicled by many, including this observer in both online and print publications since he began his career in 2003, so there is no need to revisit his entire career in long-form. Chavez' accomplishments however, have been overshadowed by inconsistency, lack of commitment to the sport of Boxing, and controversies both in and out of the ring. At times, Chavez, while not a comparison ...

Press Release: December 23, 2019 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Jackson England is one of Australia's brightest young boxing prospects, championing his home town of Mandurah as he wins fight after fight around Australia and the world.  Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  With more than 10 wins under his belt and the titles of Australian and Australasian featherweight champion, he preaches the importance of being a gentleman in and out of the ring. Behind a cool, calm exterior, 'Action' as he is better known, is one of the most focused and determined people I have ever met - knocking out every opponent between him and his world title dream. At just 22 years old, this powerhouse boxing star, coach, personal trainer and the City of Mandurah's 2019 Sportsperson of the Year, has not let his burgeoning success go to his head. 'Action' Jackson is the second profile in the new Mandurah Millennials on a Mission series, as we meet the young people from around the r...

Press Release: December 22, 2019 By Sanman Promotions – Sanman Super Bantamweight prospect “Magic” Mike Plania now (W23 KO12 L1 D0) closed the year with a bang scoring a shutout UD win against previously unbeaten Nicaraguan opponent Giovanni Gutierrez now (W9 KO6 L1 D0). Gutierrez was sent to the canvass once before being schooled by the more experienced Plania all throughout the rounds. All judges scored it 100-89 for the Filipino. With the win, he takes home the IBF North America Super Bantamweight Belt.  Credit: Sanman Promotions  “I really thought he was done when he went down. I wanted to finish the fight early but props to my tough opponent. I did good though in boxing him the following rounds. I am hoping to go up in the IBF ranking having won the North America belt. I am praying hard for bigger fights next year especially for a world title fight”, Plania stated. Meanwhile, fellow Filipino and Sanman fighter John Vincent Moralde, now (W23 KO13 L3 D0) shock...

We would like to let our readers know that new material discussing the December 20th bout between former Middleweight world champions Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is in the works and will be released here on the website on Monday, December 23rd. This feature column will conclude our 2019 schedule and we will be between rounds for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Schedule information regarding when our 2020 schedule will begin will be released here on the website over the course of the holiday break along with any Boxing news/related content that becomes available. 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  

Press Release: By DAZN – PHOENIX, ARIZONA, Dec. 19, 2019 – DAZN closes out its first full year in boxing with a stacked card highlighted by Daniel ‘Miracle Man’ Jacobs making his Super Middleweight debut against Mexican star Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Friday, Dec. 20 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.  Credit: Ed Mulholland/ Matchroom Boxing USA  The main card of the evening will feature Julio Cesar Martinez taking on Cristofer Rosales for the vacant WBC World Flyweight title in a 12-round bout, and Maurice Hooker will make his Welterweight debut against Uriel Perez in a 10-round bout. The preliminary bouts will showcase Liam Smith battling Roberto Garcia, Josh Kellygoing up against Winston Campos, and undefeated Reshat Mati taking on Rakim Johnson. Ahead of their bouts tomorrow night, the fighters stepped on the scales for the official weigh-in on Thursday afternoon. DAZN coverage on Friday night will begin at 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MST, with...