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It’s a giant weekend for boxing as Anthony Joshua meets Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title Saturday evening (Sept. 21, 2024) in London, England, however a ton of expertise was additionally on show Friday evening.
Issues bought off to a sizzling begin as undefeated Irish prospect Callum Walsh made good on his debut in Dublin to attain a nasty second spherical KO. Later Friday evening, Prime Rank Boxing hosted Munguia vs. Bazinyan from Glendale, Arizona, which produced extra spectacular motion within the ring.
An undercard matchup featured rising 21-year-old prospect, Alan Garcia, placing his undefeated 14-0 file on the road in opposition to 15-13 veteran, Ricardo Fernandez, who was simply 4-6 in his final 10 coming into tonight. As you might have guessed, Fernandez put his subpar file and low end fee apart to ship among the best upsets in boxing this 12 months.
In Spherical 5, Fernandez stalked Garcia alongside the ropes and unleashed a large overhand proper. On the similar time, Garcia went to throw a proper hand and let his guard down. Fernandez’s punch landed flush and put the Prime Rank prospect down for the rely. Garcia’s coach, Gloria Avarado, watched on in fear whereas doing a mid-fight interview ringside.
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Insomnia
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad now has his personal day in Chicago.
Who you gonna name?
Right here’s UFC’s Tabatha Ricci enjoying function of Queen for Callum Walsh’s boxing match on Friday.
Gervonta Davis’ subsequent battle is already within the works.
Per sources: Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach potential for Dec. 21 in a PBC on Prime Video PPV at CapitalOne Enviornment in Washington, D.C. Can be a regional grudge match between Baltimore’s Davis and DC’s Roach, who would transfer as much as problem for Davis’ 135 title. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) September 20, 2024
Any points with this UFC 308 poster?
We’re only one evening away from this heavyweight banger in London.
Anybody need Bryce Mitchell in opposition to Movsar Evloev?
Bryce Mitchell says give him two months and he’ll battle Movsar Evloev:
“If Aljo don’t need to battle him in a few months as a result of he wants extra time they usually want anyone, I’m the dude.
There’s not an even bigger draw. Who else you gonna get to battle Movsar that may replenish… pic.twitter.com/6hYBzhIof0
— Full Violence ™ (@Full_Violence) September 20, 2024
How a lot cash do you might want to battle Anthony Joshua?
Hopefully this squabble is true they usually find yourself releasing this clip.
Rumor has it Belal went on Kamaru and Henry’s podcast. Apparently Belal owned Usman verbally to the purpose of Kamaru getting emotional and allegedly attempting to instigate a battle. The footage nonetheless hasn’t dropped. Hope they launch it quickly. Unedited.
— Dan (@BestFightPicks) September 20, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Wild knockdown alternate to begin this one.
Eire’s Shauna O’Keeffe wanting like an actual downside.
Right here’s extra motion from the Walsh vs. Runowski battle card.
There have been some fairly brutal finishes at PFL MENA on Friday.
Left hook knockout by undefeated sensation Callum Walsh.
Ugly ending right here.
Random Land
Take a look at the Diddy arrest video from Monday.
Sleep properly Maniacs! We’ll be again for extra tomorrow evening.