Marvin Somodio: Combo Deal
by Robbie Pangilinan
As in the popular combination deals of fast-food chains, Coach Marvin Somodio is a complete package. He is a combination of intelligence and strength, passion and composure, and hard work and luck.
Boxing
Hearn states Canelo Alvarez’s camp likes Billy Joe Saunders fight in May 2020
Eddie Hearn says Saul Canelo Alvarez’s camp like the Billy Joe Saunders fight for Cinco de Mayo next May in 2020. Hearn is saying there’s “a very good chance” Saunders (28-0, 13 KOs) will get the fight with Canelo in early 2020.
Warrington-Takoucht & Harris-Barnes Headline Two-Card Weekend Extravaganza on ESPN+
(Oct. 10, 2019) — ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, will stream a pair of stacked cards this weekend, including a world title bout featuring all-action IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington.
Jose Ramirez Fight-Worn Outfit from Maurice Hooker Bout Garners $10,000 Donation to Benefit Family of Maxim Dadashev
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2019) — WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez wanted to do something to benefit the family of Maxim “Mad Max” Dadashev, who passed away July 23 due to injuries sustained in the ring.
Golovkin vs Derevyanchenko predictions, preview and analysis
FRIDAY: Featherweight Golden Contract Tournament Kicks Off On ESPN+
(Oct. 1, 2019) — It’s tournament time. The Golden Contract featherweight tournament, presented by MTK Global, will kick off Friday at London’s York Hall with 10-round quarterfinal bouts beginning at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service.
October 26: Joshua Greer Jr.-Antonio Nieves and Mikaela Mayer-Alejandra Zamora Set for Stevenson-Gonzalez Co-Feature Bouts
ESPN+ to stream Greer-Nieves at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Mayer-Zamora and undercard bouts to stream on ESPN+ beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT
November 9: Jamel Herring-Lamont Roach Jr. Tickets at Fresno’s Chukchansi Park On Sale Now
Tickets start at $29 for junior lightweight world title showdown
Stockton’s undefeated sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. to appear on the undercard
Highlights! Watch Spence drop Porter during Fight of the Year brawl
Top Rank and Star Boxing Join Forces to Promote Heavyweight Contender Carlos Takam
(Sept. 25, 2019) — Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and former heavyweight world title challenger Carlos Takam have joined forces with Top Rank.
Super Featherweight Showdown: Berchelt-Sosa Tickets on Sale Now
CARSON, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2019) —Tickets for WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt’s title defense against former world champion Jason Sosa, Nov. 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park, are on sale now.
Weigh-In Results: Fury vs. Wallin
ESPN+ (11 p.m. ET)
Tyson Fury 254.4 lbs vs. Otto Wallin 236 lbs
(Fury's Lineal Heavyweight title - 12 Rounds)
Tyson Fury on Fire With Decision Over Otto Wallin
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 14, 2019) — Tyson Fury overcame a terrible cut and a stiff challenge from Otto Wallin to successfully defend his lineal heavyweight title via unanimous decision (116-112, 117-111, 118-110) in front of 8,249 fans at T-Mobile Arena Saturday evening.
