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  The hype that preceded the encounter between Undisputed Super-Middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and former Undisputed Jr. Middleweight world champion Jermell Charlo was largely based on the fact that for the first time in modern Boxing history, two fighters, who were undisputed world champions in their respective weight classes at the same time, would face each other as one would move up significantly in weight to challenge the other for his crown. There was however, the small wrinkle in that once Jermell Charlo entered the ring at the T-Mobile Arena on September 30th to face Alvarez, his status as an undisputed champion would no longer be current as it had been known in the weeks prior to the fight that the World Boxing Organization (WBO) would be stripping Charlo of it’s world championship in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division for failing to defend its championship against undefeated number one contender Tim Tszyu. A fight that was supposed to take place, but ...

There are numerous stories throughout Boxing history where world champions in one weight division in seeking a challenge will opt to move up in weight to fight for another world championship. While the fact that there are multiple world sanctioning organizations and thus, multiple world championships per weight division has made the process of a champion moving up to challenge for another world title a bit easier, it is still an accomplishment that can prove difficult to pull off.  In the case of former Undisputed Jr. Middleweight world champion Jermell Charlo, he is preparing to take what some would call a bigger risk as he will move up in weight by two weight divisions to challenge Undisputed Super-Middleweight world champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez for the Undisputed Super-Middleweight championship of the world on September 30th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The fight, which can be seen here in the United States on Showtime Pay-Per-View , has been marketed as the f...

Boxing's 147lb. Welterweight division has historically been one of the sport's most glamorous divisions full of historic battles featuring some of its biggest stars. Sometimes the term "SuperFight," which this observer only uses when he feels it is truly warranted and not as a mere term for the sole purpose of hype, not only features the top stars in the sport, but also has the rare distinction of bringing resolution to a division such as determining an undisputed world champion. Such a fight will take place on Saturday, July 29th as the two undefeated world champions of the division Errol Spence and Terence Crawford will finally meet to determine the first Undisputed Welterweight champion of the world since 1985 and the first since the inception of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) in 1989. A fight that can be seen on Showtime Pay-Per-View here in the United States Quite frankly, one could write a column discussing why it has taken thirty-eight years for the Welte...

Readers may recall in the summer of 2021, it had been my intention to cover the heavily hyped Mayweather-Paul exhibition bout. Unfortunately, I would be prevented from doing so, not because of a lack of trying on my part, not because of a lack of my paying a fee to legally access the event, as all who cover Boxing should do when they are unable to attend events in person if they want to cover events, as fans who otherwise want to watch the event should do as well, but because of an issue that caused the servers of United States premium cable network Showtime 's streaming app to crash resulting in the event being unwatchable for most consumers and those of us who intended to cover the event, yours truly included.  Some may recall in the aftermath of what was a fiasco, I penned a column detailing my experience that evening. To be fair to Showtime, I did receive a refund and an apology from the network for my experience that evening, which I did appreciate despite being prevented fro...

We would like to let our readers know that a column discussing the issues that prevented many, including us here at The Boxing Truth®️, from being able to access and cover the April 22 pay-per-view bout between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, will be released on Friday, April 28th during the evening hours. While it was obviously the intention to cover the bout as was originally planned and scheduled for this week, unfortunately we were prevented from doing so, which will be discussed in the column by Beau Denison. We do nevertheless apologize to readers who were expecting our standard post-fight coverage as it unfortunately and in the simplest terms was not in our control. 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  

There are some criteria when it comes to the signing of a fight that qualifies it as one that might be a classic encounter that might be talked about for years to come. One among them is when you get two rising stars with significant fan followings, who are both approaching their athletic primes to face off against each other. When you also add into the equation stats such as both being unbeaten and each having crowd pleasing styles, you have the ingredients for not only hype, but also what just might be a great fight. Such criteria exists in the upcoming catchweight battle between undefeated former Jr. Lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis and undefeated former Lightweight turned Jr. Welterweight contender Ryan Garcia. A showdown between two of Boxing rising stars that will take place at a 138lb. catchweight, but essentially for all intents and purposes will be occuring in the 140lb. Jr. Welterweight division, five pounds above the 135lb. Lightweight division where until recently ...

On Saturday, March 25th, two former world champions will enter the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV with the goal of taking one step closer to challenging once more for a world championship. This observer is referring to the encounter between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant. Two fighters who each know what it is to be a world champion in the talent-deep 168lb. Super-Middleweight division. A division currently ruled by Undisputed world champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. While the goal of both men is obviously an eventual fight with Alvarez, the encounter between the two, which will headline a pay-per-view card broadcast by Showtime Pay-Per-View here in the United States, could possibly be one of the best fights of the year. The reason for that is it is an interesting clash of styles between two boxer/punchers, but one who is more noted for his punching power than the other. David Benavidez is a former WBC Super-Middleweight world champion. He also has a rare d...

The official weigh-in for Saturday’s Lightweight bout between undefeated former unified Jr. Lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis and current WBA Jr. Lightweight world champion Hector Garcia took place on Friday in Washington, D. C. Weights for the four bout televised card, which can be seen here in the United States on Showtime Pay-Per-View are as follows. *Main Event: Lightweight – 12Rds. Gervonta Davis 134lbs. vs. Hector Garcia 134lbs. (* Bout will determine Interim/Regular champion status in the World Boxing Association’s Lightweight ratings. A designation currently held by Davis.*) *Welterweight – 12Rds. Jaron Ennis 145 3/4lbs. vs. Karen Chukhadzhian 146 1/2lbs. (*Bout will determine Interim/Regular champion status in the International Boxing Federation Welterweight ratings.*) Welterweight – 12Rds. Rashidi Ellis 146 1/2lbs. vs. Roiman Villa 145 3/4lbs. Super-Middleweight – 10Rds. Demetrius Andrade 167lbs. vs. Demond Nicholson 167 1/2lbs. Davis vs. Garcia takes place Tonight Sa...

It has been announced per the Arizona Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) commission that former UFC Middleweight world champion Anderson Silva has been cleared to fight undefeated Cruiserweight and YouTube star Jake Paul on Saturday night at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. The fight was put in doubt after Silva claimed in an interview with an MMA news outlet that he had been knocked out twice in sparring while training for the fight, which will headline a Showtime Pay-Per-View card. The claim by Silva prompted an investigation and hearing by the Arizona Boxing and MMA commission to determine whether the forty-seven year old Silva would be permitted to to compete in the bout.  The green light from the commission ensures that barring something unforeseen, the eight round Cruiserweight bout and its full undercard can move forward as scheduled. We will keep readers updated on any potential changes as they become available.  “And That’s The Boxing Truth.” The Boxing Truth® i...

  Ever since the influx of social media celebrities led largely by brothers Logan and Jake Paul began to enter the sport of Boxing one persistent question has continued to be asked, are they legitimate fighters or are they strictly appealing to a segment of the population for whom Boxing is a casual interest at best, a novelty? Although Jake Paul has compiled a record of 5-0, with 4 Knockouts in Boxing’s Cruiserweight division, he has yet to face someone with legitimate Boxing experience with his wins coming against a fellow social media influencer, a former NBA player, and two former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world champions, one of whom Paul fought twice. The second of those bouts against Tyron Woodley came as a result of a planned bout against unbeaten Cruiserweight prospect Tommy Fury, a boxer falling through due to Fury coming down with an illness and injury.      As most know, Paul attempted to reschedule the bout with Fury to take place in the month of August...