Boxrec rankings versus subjective criteria
When trying to find out who is the better boxer, Boxrec rankings are a useful tool. Despite having followed boxing off and on for almost a decade, I was ignorance of these rankings until a month ago.
Boxing
Mauricio Herrera vs. Jesus Soto Karass – Results
Former world title challenger Mauricio Herrera (24-7, 7 KOs) overcame a bad cut suffered in the 9th round to go on and defeat high level journeyman Jesus Soto Karass (28-12-4, 18 KOs0 by a 10-round majority decision on Friday night on ESPN in welterweight action at the Fantasy Springs Casino, in Indio, California.
Sanchez says GGG will only fight Charlo if WBC orders it
Trainer Abel Sanchez says Jermall Charlo (26-0, 20 KOs) hasn’t earned the right to a fight against IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs), and he won’t get a title shot unless the WBC orders the fight.
David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril on Sept.9 for WBC 168lb title
#2 WBC Anthony Dirrell suffered an injury training for his scheduled title fight against David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) for the vacant WBC super middleweight title on September 9 in Los Angeles, California. The World Boxing Council is planning on replacing the 32-year-old Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 KOs) with No.8 WBC Ronald Gavril (18-1, 14 KOs).
Wladimir Klitschko retires from boxing
As I expected, former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has chosen to retire and end his long 21-year pro career rather than fight a rematch against IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Lomachenko tells Mikey Garcia he’s slow
Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 KOs) met with WBO super featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko (8-1, 6 KOs) in an interview with the LA Times. They spoke about a potential fight between them in the future. Mikey said he wants Lomachenko to move up to lightweight so they can fight.
Gervonta Davis vs. Roman Martinez possible for Mayweather-McGregor card
IBF super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis (18-0, 17 KOs) is expected to defend his title next against former 130 lb. champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (29-3-3, 17 KOs) in a showcase fight on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor card on August 26. Martinez has been win-less since 2015.
Paulie Malignaggi quits McGregor’s camp
After sparring twice with UFC star Conor McGregor, Paulie Malignaggi quit his camp on Thursday shortly after 2 photos leaked from someone, showing Malignaggi appearing to get the worst of it during one of the sparring sessions. Malignaggi recently joined McGregor’s training camp to help him get ready for his August 26 mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Danny Jacobs fights on October 14
Former middleweight world champion Danny Jacobs (32-2, 29 KOs) will be fighting on October 14 against an opponent still to be determined on Premier Boxing champions on Fox at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.