BOXING strikes quick and it’s onerous to maintain up with all of the comings and goings. Right here’s a wrap-up of a few of the battle bulletins, signings and different bits and items which may’ve handed you by.
Dangerous luck for Goodman after defeating Thai on factors
SAM Goodman risked a possible future payoff in opposition to Naoya Inoue by taking up Thachtana Lunagphon (aka Chainoi Worawut) in Wollongong final week. Goodman, 25, gained a dominant unanimous determination with scores of 119-109, 117-113, and 117-111 to remain on monitor.
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA – JULY 10: Sam Goodman punches Chanoi Worawut throughout their Tremendous Bantamweight World Title Eliminator bout at Wollongong Leisure Centre on July 10, 2024 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photograph by Matt King/Getty Photos)
Nevertheless, issues didn’t all go in keeping with plan, as Goodman later revealed that he had harm his left hand early within the battle. Insisting he’s nonetheless pushing for an end-of-year date with the ‘Monster’, Goodman might need some competitors within the type of TJ Doheny whose identify has additionally been talked about as a possible future Inoue opponent.
KO for Katsuma in Professional Field most important occasion
LA-based Japanese southpaw Katsuma Akitsugi bought a uncommon stoppage (solely the second of his profession) when opponent Jesus Ramirez Rubio was halted within the ninth spherical of their Professional Field TV headliner. Thrilling Nicklaus Flaz additionally recorded a stoppage as Alfredo Escarcega was completed in spherical 4.
Unbeaten Najee Lopez hit the deck however did sufficient to beat Steven Sumpter over eight rounds at light-heavyweight. There was no pleasure for travelling Englishman Tyler Goodjohn, who was floored a number of occasions and stopped within the second spherical by Weljon Mindoro at middleweight.
Danso shocks Walters in Australia, writes Eric Armit
Emmanuel Danso pulled off an surprising away win as he stopped Alex Walters within the fifth. Walters had extra abilities than Danso. He was a lot sooner and bought via Danso’s guard with jabs, each capturing from the hip and straight.
Danso was not fast sufficient to counter and Walters was effectively in management. Within the fifth, Walters dodged a proper from Danso and scored with two onerous rights of his personal. As he moved in to press his assault once more, he was met by a devastating brief proper that dropped him on his again.
He made it to his ft however stumbled and the referee stopped the battle. Ghanaian “Kwhau Tyson” Danso was 0-2 in Australia, with each losses early stoppages, however his 29 wins by KO/TKO indicated he may very well be harmful. New Zealand-born Walters had gained his final 7 fights, however each losses have come inside the gap.
Fast flurries
Now a free agent, Shakur Stevenson is lining up suitors and met with Golden Boy Promotions. The principle battle to make could be Shakur vs. William Zepeda. Oscar De La Hoya says no cube until Shakur indicators a longer-term take care of him.
Shakur beforehand chastised promoter Bob Arum for not making a battle between him and Vasyl Lomachenko. Bob is finalising a take care of the PBC for Loma to battle Gervonta Davis in Las Vegas on the finish of 2024.
Whereas Golden Boy tussle for Shakur’s signature (Floyd Mayweather has additionally expressed an curiosity), one man who will stay with them for the long run is Vergil Ortiz Jr, who signed a contract extension.
Matchroom has introduced the signing of Eduardo Hernandez on a multi-fight promotional deal. ‘Rocky’ is commonly in thrilling fights. See his bouts with O’Shaquie Foster and Daniel Lugo for proof.
Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez vs. Daniel Lugo
