Doug Fischer
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RING RATINGS UPDATE: THE MONSTER RULES JUNIOR FEATHER; HEAVYWEIGHT SHAKEUP
By Doug Fischer
As you read this final Ring Ratings Update of the year the Ratings Panel and Editorial Board are still discussing the very tight race for 2023 Fighter of the Year between Naoya…
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DMITRY BIVOL OUTPOINTS, OUTCLASSES GAME GILBERTO RAMIREZ, RETAINS WBA 175-LB. TITLE
By Doug Fischer
Dmitry Bivol outclassed a game and dangerous Gilberto Ramirez over 12 brisk rounds on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, handing the first pro loss to the physically imposing Mexican southpaw and defending his…
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RING RATINGS UPDATE: ERROL SPENCE RETAKES NO. 1 WELTERWEIGHT RANKING
By Doug Fischer
A simple reply Tweet to a frequently asked question The Ring receives from fans (via social media, email and even letters) – how/why is Errol Spence rated ahead of Terence Crawford at…
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RING RATINGS UPDATE: CRAWFORD TAKES NO. 1 AT WELTERWEIGHT, CANELO REMAINS P4P KING
By Doug Fischer
Just when it seemed like Canelo Alvarez had solidified his claim as the consensus No. 1 on pound-for-pound lists by halting Caleb Plant in 11 rounds to become the first undisputed super…
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Who is Dewey Cooper?
By Doug Fischer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? Dewey Cooper is the unknown factor heading into the showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday. We?ve seen what Pacquiao…
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Kovalev ready for Ward showdown despite promotional ?sticking points?
By Doug Fischer
LOS ANGELES ? The boxing world is three months out from one of the most anticipated fights of 2016 ? Sergey Kovalev?s light heavyweight title defense against former super middleweight champ Andre…
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Mario Barrios shuts out Denis Boschiero over 12 rounds
By Doug Fischer
Junior lightweight prospect Mario Barrios used his considerable height and reach advantages to outbox and outclass Denis Boschiero en route to unanimous scores of 120-107 on Saturday in Trenton, New Jersey. Barrios…
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Molina outworks, outboxes Provodnikov to decision win
By Doug Fischer
Hardcore fans that were looking forward to the Ruslan Provodnikov-John Molina were expecting lots of punches and lots of action. The junior welterweight sluggers delivered that in a competitive and entertaining 12-round…
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David Avanesyan outpoints Shane Mosley over 12 rounds
By Doug Fischer
Shane Mosley boxes well for a 44 year old with the wear and tear of close to 450 rounds under his belt but the 23-year veteran is shell of the elite boxer…
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Andre Berto stops Victor Ortiz in four, evens the score
By Doug Fischer
Andre Berto got up from a second-round knockdown and scored two knockdowns of his own en route to stopping Victor Ortiz in Round 4 of their rematch on Saturday at StubHub Center…
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Despite rising fame, Gennady Golovkin remains humble, keeps it simple
By Doug Fischer
SANTA MONICA ? Gennady Golovkin is on his way to selling out another major arena in a major U.S. market. The last time he did this was six months ago, in his…
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Jesus Soto Karass-Yoshihiro Kamegai: the slugfest that fans demanded
By Doug Fischer
Few matchmakers take as much pride in making a fan-friendly fight ? be it a four-round prelim bout or a 12-round championship ? as Golden Boy Promotions? Roberto Diaz. The veteran insider…
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Dougie?s Monday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
PACQUAIO-BRADLEY III Hi Dougie! Were you surprised by how Manny Pacquiao defeated Tim Bradley? After the fight, Manny said this will be his last fight. Do you believe him? I think he…
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Ortiz-Thompson undercard: Ballard, Ochoa, Rivers, Allen notch wins
By Doug Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? Golden Boy Promotions loaded the Luis Ortiz-Tony Thompson undercard with several East Coast-cased prospects. Super middleweight D?Mitrius Ballard, junior welterweight Zachary Ochoa, featherweight Kevin Rivers, lightweight Damon Allen and…
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Roman Gonzalez?s future goals will please hardcore boxing fans
By Doug Fischer
LOS ANGELES ? Roman Gonzalez achieved the most success of his sensational 10-year pro career in 2015. The 28-year-old RING/WBC flyweight champ ? already a national hero in his native Nicaragua and…
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Dougie?s Friday mailbag
By Doug Fischer
PACQUIAO-BRADLEY AGAIN!? Well, just saw the news. Very disappointed. I can understand the business aspect due to the PPV sales of the first two fights and Manny Pacquiao?s big purse, but c?mon.…
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Chris Arreola, Omar Figueroa Jr. win hard-earned decisions
By Doug Fischer
Former two-time heavyweight title challenger Chris Arreola got up from a third-round knockdown to narrowly outpoint Travis Kauffman via split decision in a brisk 12-round bout on Saturday in San Antonio. Arreola…
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Nonito Donaire outpoints Cesar Juarez in 12-round scorcher
By Doug Fischer
Nonito Donaire won the vacant WBO 122-pound title with a unanimous decision over Cesar Juarez on Friday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, the four-division titleholder had to earn his seventh major…
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Miura looks to rekindle Japan-vs.-Mexico rivalry against Vargas
By Doug Fischer
LAS VEGAS ? One of the key story lines of the Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez fight is the storied boxing rivalry between Puerto Rico and Mexico. However, another national rivalry will be on…
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Canelo Alvarez: ?My time is now?
By Doug Fischer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada ? The final press conference for Saturday?s middleweight showdown between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez was short and respectful as expected. Neither fighter is fond of trash talking, bold…