Jake Donovan
676 articles · The Sweet Science
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Manny Pacquiao concedes after 18th-place finish in Philippine Senatorial election; ring return imminent
By Jake Donovan
Manny Pacquiao will not enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a sitting senator. The former eight-division champion was unsuccessful in his bid for a second run as a senator, conceding…
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Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford Meet Separately With Turki Alalshikh In London; Blockbuster Fight On The Horizon?
By Jake Donovan
Terence Crawford saw and heard all that he needed, in order to enter the chat. The former three-division RING champion and reigning WBA 154-pound titlist is finally in reach of a dream…
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Angel Ayala, Dave Apolinario Set To Fill Void Left Behind At Flyweight
By Jake Donovan
Angel Ayala and Dave Apolinario are set to fill the void left behind by one of the sport’s very best. Both fighters arrived in supreme condition ahead of their vacant IBF flyweight…
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TAYLOR-CATTERALL 2 UNDERCARD RESULTS: CHEAVON CLARKE, PADDY DONOVAN EARN KNOCKOUT WINS
By Jake Donovan
Cheavon Clarke turned a dull affair into a highlight reel moment. The 2020 Great Britain Olympian and unbeaten cruiserweight knocked out countryman Ellis Zorro in the eighth round. An initial right hand…
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RYAN GARCIA TESTS POSITIVE FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE SURROUNDING WIN OVER DEVIN HANEY
By Jake Donovan
Ryan Garcia refuses to slow down on his at-length victory lap. He may, however, be forced to give back the actual victory. The Ring has learned that Garcia returned at least two…
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RICHARDSON HITCHINS SURVIVES STIFF TEST FROM GUSTAVO LEMOS, CLAIMS DECISION WIN IN IBF TITLE ELIMINATOR
By Jake Donovan
Richardson Hitchins and Gustavo Lemos delivered a hell of a fight that could’ve gone either way in the end. The judges only saw it one way, to the detriment of the intimate…
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MELVIN JERUSALEM DETHRONES YUDAI SHIGEOKA FOR WBC GOLD; GINJIRO SHIGEOKA TURNS AWAY JAKE AMPARO
By Jake Donovan
Melvin Jerusalem once again left Japan with a major title around his waist. Two knockdowns paved the way for an upset split decision win over previously unbeaten titlist Yudai Shigeoka. Judge Malcolm…
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Canelo Alvarez To Make “Important Announcements About His Career” This Tuesday On TV Azteca
By Jake Donovan
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will provide the boxing world with a long-awaited update regarding his next move. The sport’s undisputed super middleweight king is due to hold court with TV Azteca in his…
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Canelo Alvarez, Jaime Munguia Enter Preliminary Talks For Potential All-Mexico Championship Clash
By Jake Donovan
Jaime Munguia was right on time with one of the most dominant wins of his career. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the team for the unbeaten former WBO junior middleweight contender has entered…
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Reece Bellotti Overpowers Determined Liam Dillon To Win Unanimous Decision, Claims British Title
By Jake Donovan
Reece Bellotti could not break Liam Dillon’s will but was able to snatch his “0.” A persistent attack by the 33-year-old gatekeeper was enough to conquer his younger, unbeaten foe over twelve…
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John Ryder, Former Two-Time Interim Titlist, Officially Retires At Age 35
By Jake Donovan
John Ryder has decided to call it a career. The 35-year-old British southpaw confirmed his retirement on Tuesday, after more than 14 years in the pro ranks. The realization came less than…
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Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero-Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Set, Co-Main Event For March 30 PBC on Amazon Prime Show
By Jake Donovan
Two fighters who previously targeted a showdown with Ryan Garcia will instead meet in a head-on collision. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that a deal was struck between Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and Isaac ‘Pitbull’…
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Inoue: One Day, I Will Be Able To Look Back With Pride Over All That I Will Have Accomplished
By Jake Donovan
There will come a time when Naoya Inoue can sit back and enjoy this historic run. It’s business as usual for now, for the four-division champion and longtime pound-for-pound entrant. The latest…
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Inoue On Tapales Win: It Was One Of The Most Intense Fights I’ve Ever Had
By Jake Donovan
This win might stand out among most of the rest in Naoya Inoue’s already storied career. The effort put forth by Marlon Tapales exceeded the name value he brought to his undisputed…
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Inoue: It Was A Bit Coincidental We Were Able To Land These Significant Fights One After The Other
By Jake Donovan
Naoya Inoue has become familiar with making history for his native Japan. A supreme skillset—arguably the most talented fighter in the sport—has greatly enabled his pound-for-pound rise. Inoue freely admits, however, the…
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Inoue: I Still Have More I Want To Accomplish At Super Bantamweight After This
By Jake Donovan
The featherweight division can breathe a sigh of relief. While there exists the desire to one day win at least a fifth divisional title, Naoya Inoue has no plans to leave the…
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Inoue: My Goal Was Never To Just Move Up In Weight, It Was Always To Create History
By Jake Donovan
There came a point where Naoya Inoue knew he would set his sights on a fourth weight division. His team wanted to make sure the move meant something. “My goal was never…
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Murodjon Akhmadaliev Repeatedly Drops Kevin Gonzalez, Stops Him In 8th Round of WBA Title Eliminator
By Jake Donovan
Murodjon Akhmadaliev punched his way back into contention for the division’s top prize. The dethroned unified WBA/IBF junior featherweight titlist battered previously unbeaten Kevin Gonzalez en route to an eighth-round stoppage. Akhmadaliev…
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Luis Nery On Inoue-Tapales Undisputed Clash: I Am Waiting For The Winner
By Jake Donovan
Luis Nery will be among the most astute observers for the undisputed junior featherweight championship to take place just before year’s end. The former two-division champion is guaranteed to land first crack…
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Oscar De La Hoya is adamant he’ll promote Ryan Garcia’s fights for the foreseeable future despite a public feud. The Golden Boy boss had to endure many questions from the media and digs from his own
By Jake Donovan
Robeisy Ramirez has long-term goals in place but short-term focus as it relates to the important part of his career. The double-Olympic Gold medalist and reigning WBO featherweight titlist is often mentioned…