Alan Dawson
47 articles · On the Beak
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From kangaroo fighting to Tim Tszyu vs. Errol Spence, Australia’s boxing boom shows no signs of slowing
By Alan Dawson
My first introduction to Australia's historical fighting culture was hearing one of London's best-known boxing coaches tell me, over a cup of tea in his gym, how a promoter paid his great…
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The new Mexi-kings: Can David Benavidez and ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez claim boxing’s most important date?
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — On Saturday, May 2, one fighter will forever change the landscape of North American boxing. In one corner, we’ll see Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez put his unified cruiserweight world championship…
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Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is a rivalry that can define U.S. boxing — but only if Hearn and De La Hoya play it right
By Alan Dawson
The iconic gong was all the Philadelphia crowd needed to hear. Jaron Ennis was still in his locker room Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena when a creeping organ followed the church bells.…
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Inside Canelo vs. Crawford: As Las Vegas holds its breath, boxing’s best sit on the doorstep to immortality
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — A floating stage in front of the lavish Bellagio resort provided the backdrop as Saul "Canelo" Alvarez faced off with Terence Crawford for the first time on fight week,…
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Boxing took more from Manny Pacquiao than WBC title win — it robbed him of his last real shot
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — Boxing’s judges broke hearts again on Saturday. I had long prepared to write another of boxing’s sad stories. One of an older warrior learning early that time had defeated…
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New Report Reveals Canelo’s Return Date, & Probable Opponent
By Alan Dawson
A new report from Mexican outlet Televisa Puebla reveals Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's return date to boxing, and his probable opponent. A pound-for-pound mainstay, Alvarez has rebounded from a 2022 loss to Dmitry…
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Mike Tyson comeback ’20 times worse’ than Manny Pacquiao
By Alan Dawson
LOS ANGELES — Matchroom Chairman Eddie Hearn objects to the probable ring returns of veteran boxing icons Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson. Pacquiao, 45, participated in a boxing-rules exhibition in Tokyo on…
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‘Dad bod’ Manny Pacquiao ‘wasn’t 100%’ but still wants WBC title
By Alan Dawson
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao “has a lot” more to give boxing despite his underwhelming performance against the Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Tokyo. That’s according to his long-time…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios agreement in place for the fall
By Alan Dawson
A signature boxing event for the fall schedule continues to gather pace as Bob Santos, the trainer for Mario Barrios, told World Boxing News this week that a prospective match involving his…
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Tempers Flare Ahead of Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia on Saturday
By Alan Dawson
Tempers flared Tuesday ahead of boxing's big showdown Saturday between super lightweight rivals Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. The 140-pound fighters went face-to-face for more pre-fight promotion ahead of their headline event…
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Manny Pacquiao says his return to the ring will provide homes for 80 families in need
By Alan Dawson
Boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring Saturday for an exhibition against MMA fighter DK Yoo on Fite, and told Insider ahead of the show that he won't receive a…
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Floyd Mayweather rolled back the years to score a quick KO against Manny Pacquiao’s fighter Mikuru Asakura
By Alan Dawson
Floyd Mayweather returned to the Saitama ring in Japan for another exhibition this past weekend. Mayweather's footwork, intuition, and speed of hand were a sight to see. Keep scrolling for ringside highlights…
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Elite boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez says ‘losing is okay’ ahead of Gennadiy Golovkin trilogy fight
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — The first time Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez lost he evolved his skillset through the years and tallied so many elite wins he became the sport's No.1 boxer and established himself…
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Animosity between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather is overblown, 2 boxing insiders say
By Alan Dawson
Thunderous puncher Gervonta Davis returns to the boxing ring Saturday for what organizers are calling an explosive firefight against Rolando Romero, who is another heavy hitter in the lightweight division. One of…
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Dmitry Bivol pooped all over the Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez party Saturday in Las Vegas
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — Dmitry Bivol scored one of the greatest upsets in boxing's modern era as he out-thought, out-boxed, and defeated the sport's No.1 fighter Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. It all went down…
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Eddie Hearn doubts his firm Matchroom will retain Canelo Alvarez after their 3-fight deal expires this year
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — Eddie Hearn expressed doubts to Insider this week that his firm Matchroom will retain Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on its roster after the expiration of their three-fight deal this year.…
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Dmitry Bivol is Saul Alvarez’s toughest opponent since Floyd Mayweather, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez returns to the ring Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and it will be one of the toughest bouts of his 60-fight career, a…
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Errol Spence Jr. opponent Yordenis Ugas is a clear, present danger because he ‘fights hard the whole fight’
By Alan Dawson
Errol Spence Jr. is heading into one of the toughest tests of his boxing career as his opponent Yordenis Ugas "fights hard the whole fight." The two welterweight boxers collide Saturday in…
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Keith Thurman dominated Mario Barrios in spectacular boxing performance in Las Vegas
By Alan Dawson
LAS VEGAS — Keith Thurman dominated Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight world title eliminator Saturday at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Thurman was one of the biggest and best…
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Tyson Fury’s association with suspected mob boss Daniel Kinahan overshadows Deontay Wilder fight week
By Alan Dawson
WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury returns to the ring Saturday for a big-money trilogy bout with long-time rival Deontay Wilder, a ferocious puncher from the US. They fought twice before, to…