On The Watch “It’s All About Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo”

Undisputed vs Undisputed

Last night’s PBC/Showtime PPV Main Event between Undisputed IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 Kos) and Undisputed IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 Kos), who had moved up two Divisions to the 168-Pound Division to challenge the reigning “Kingpin” on the biggest stage of his career to date, did not perform as expected at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Real Talk!

Although Jermell showed up on fight night fit and ready to conquer a new Division, he quickly found out what weight Division he truly belongs in when all was said and done.

At the first bell Canelo wasted no time introducing Jermell to the Super Middleweight Division. Canelo showed dominance early and never let Charlo breathe long enough to gain any confidence inside that squared circle.

Canelo looked like his old self again, stalking and pressuring his opponent and walking him down with heavy shots coming from all angles making Charlo real uncomfortable inside that squared circle. I was surprised by Charlo’s lack of action. He talked all that bravado about what he was going to do to Canelo inside that squared circle but what really transpired on the night is how the “Lion” got subdued into submission by the superior warrior.

No disrespect to Charlo who stood his ground and took a knee in the 7th round to regroup and continued all the way to the finish line but truth be told this was a very uncharacteristic version of Charlo we saw inside that squared circle. Charlo has always been the aggressor but last night he was retreating in fear and uncertainty proving the naysayers right: that he did not belong in that ring opposite of Canelo.

There are levels to this boxing sh*t and last night Canelo proved once again why he is the ‘Kingpin” of the Super Middleweight Division by the way he dominated Charlo with absolutely no resistance coming his way.

After 12 full rounds of one-sided action, the Judges at hand called it 119-108, 118-109 and 118-109 unanimously for Canelo Alvarez.

With this convincing win, Canelo became the first man in this boxing era to record a third defense of his Undisputed Championship.

Well done Champ – now on to the next.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo”

Undisputed vs Undisputed

It has now officially been announced. The “Kingpin” Undisputed IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 Kos) will be defending his Crown in the Main Event of a Showtime PPV on Saturday night September 30, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Undisputed IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 Kos), who will be moving up two Divisions to the 168-Pound Division and attempt at making history once again at becoming a two-weight Division Undisputed Champion.

This is an intriguing matchup bringing out all the talks. Two Undisputed Champions going head-to-head in the first matchup of the four-belt era is a game changer that will surely bring out the fans to witness this historical moment.

Two of the best in their respective divisions will be putting it all on the line and attesting to be the best of the best in the Pound-for-Pound discussion.

Some naysayers are already complaining about Jermell moving up from the 154-Pound Division to the 168-Pound Division, could be a hard task, but truth be told Jermell is naturally a “Big Boy” campaigning in the Junior Middleweight Division. Real Talk! Dude will look right at home come fight night on every level. Size will not be a deciding factor for Jermell.

That being said, what will be a factor is the experience, the boxing IQ and the skill level that will be displayed inside that squared circle on fight night. Who will prevail as the superior combatant when all is said and done and the one true Champion remains standing on the biggest stage?

Tune in Saturday night on Showtime PPV September 30, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and witness the outcome of this historical moment in Boxing History.

Who you got?

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On The Watch “It’s All About Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford”

Undisputed Welterweight Champion

Last night’s Premier Boxing Champions/Showtime PPV Main Event between Pound-for-Pound WBA/WBC/IBF Welterweight Unified Champion Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 Kos) and Pound-for-Pound WBO World Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 Kos), far exceeded my expectations when those two combatants finally graced the inside of that squared circle at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Real Talk!

This highly anticipated bout took some years to get here but the two undefeated Champions stayed the course and eventually made it happen and the wait was well worth it. There was a lot of tough talk going back and forth from both combatants about who was going to do what to each other inside that squared circle but when all was said and done it was the fisherman “Bud” who had caught himself a “Big Fish” at the end of the night. Real Talk!

All the talk about “Bud” ain’t fight nobody in the Welterweight Division was undeniably put to rest when Crawford entered that squared circle and bullied the naturally bigger combatant in Spence straight from the gate.

I’m not sure if Errol underestimated his opponent on the night but he found out quickly after being dropped in the second round for a quick 8 count that this warrior standing across from him was coming for that kill.

Having been knocked down for the first time in his career motivated Spence to raise the heat inside that squared circle but the cool and calm Crawford had already figured out his opponent by that time and proceeded to execute the flawless “game plan” round by round.

Crawford, the visible smaller man inside that squared circle began imposing himself by walking down Spence with some vicious powerful punches that were visibly shaking him from head to toe. There are levels to this Boxing sh*t and last night Crawford proved to be the stronger and more skillful of the two combatants inside that squared circle.

The usually strong and durable Spence surprisingly had absolutely nothing to deter Terence from having his way with him inside that squared circle. For the first time in his career Errol got manhandled from start to finish and never quite recovered and eventually got dropped twice in the seventh round.

The inevitable was moments away and by the ninth round after being badgered with a series of unanswered punches, the referee jumped in and stopped the bout saving Errol from absorbing any further punishment.

With this dominating performance by Terence who captured the WBA/WBC/IBF Welterweight Titles from Errol and retained his WBO World Title, Crawford now becomes the New Undisputed IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion of the World crowning him as the second Boxer male/female of all time to secure back-to-back Undisputed Supremacy in two different Weight Divisions during the four-belt era. (The other boxer to accomplish this achievement is Claressa Shields)

The debate is officially over, the King of the Welterweight Division is Terence “Bud” Crawford.

Congratulations, Champ – well done!

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On The Watch “It’s All About Carlos Adames vs Julian Williams”

WBC Interim Middleweight Challenge

Last night’s PBC/Showtime Main Event between WBC Interim Middleweight Champion Carlos Adames (23-1, 18 Kos) and challenger Julian Williams (28-3-1, 16 Kos) was a controversial but one that was action-pack fight from start to finish at The Armory in Minneapolis.

What started out as an even playing field with both combatants working out their respective “game plan” quicky unravelled when both combatants started to put up some heavy leather along with their combinations, looking for that respect inside that squared circle.

Williams came out the gate with a chip on his shoulder looking to silence all the naysayers who thought he would be outgunned inside that squared circle and actually looked the part in the earlier rounds going toe to toe with Adames standing his ground blow for blow.

With them two warriors standing in the phone booth exchanging leather definitely had the fans in attendance going but I personally think that may have been the wrong “game plan” to use against a dangerous combatant like Adames.

The way that Adames was laying them hard body shots was undeniably braking Williams down round by round. As hard as Williams was fighting back, it was visibly clear that fatigue was settling by the way he was getting plummeted like a punching bag from top to bottom.

As the rounds progressed it was distinctly clear that Williams did not belong inside that squared circle opposite Adames. Williams showed bravery by withstanding the unanswered onslaught coming his way but while he refused to succumb to Adames, the referee at hand saw it fitting to halt the bout in the ninth round.

Although Julian, who was still standing, contested the stoppage, the writing was already on the wall, the inevitable was coming and it could have been a worse ending for Williams. Real Talk!

With this win now intact Carlos retained his WBC Interim Middleweight Title, patiently awaiting his opportunity at the full WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford”

Welterweight Unification Showdown

Two of the best pound-for-pound Welterweight Champions in WBA/WBC/IBF Unified Champion Errol Spence Jr. (28-0, 22 Kos) and WBO World Champion Terence Crawford (39-0, 30 Kos), have finally met face to face to announce their highly anticipated Unification Showdown set for Saturday night July 29, 2023 on Showtime PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

This bout has been a long time coming. Two of the baddest in the game today have put their differences aside and managed to get the right deal done to finally see which of them two will be crowned Undisputed Champion of the Welterweight Division, once and for all.

The chatter in the boxing forum has already started by stating the obvious from their first meeting about how Errol, at first glance, is so much visibly and physically bigger than Terence. That being said, the size advantage that Spence possesses over Crawford may be the only thing to separate them come fight night due to the fact that both combatants’ ring IQ is top notch. Both have knockout power and the boxing skills inside that squared circle to go round for round if need be.

Personally, I think it will come down to the conditioning of the two warriors. Who will be able to withstand each other’s power the best? Both combatants have a reputation of breaking their opponents down systematically, which makes this bout that much more intriguing. Who will fold first when the pressure starts to become unbearable?

Tune in Saturday night July 29, 2023, on Showtime PPV at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and witness the coronation of a new Undisputed King of the Welterweight Division.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia”

The Moment

Last night’s PBC/Showtime PPV Main Event between Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 Kos) and Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 Kos) unquestionably lived up to the hype and shook the jam-packed building at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Real Talk!

Both combatants talked a lot of sh*t towards the build-up of this bout but truth be told the inside of that squared circle is the original truth teller of them all and the one that walked it like he talked it and backed up every word is none other than Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

Both combatants came out the gate very confident from round one but it was Tank who established his presence first by dropping an eager Ryan for a quick 8 count in the second round. In doing so, Ryan became more worrisome of Tank’s power and deviated slightly from the original “game plan” at hand, while Tank stayed cool and calm round by round.

Ryan attempted to press the action at times but kept on overreaching being countered by a very calculative Tank who seemed to always be ready at all times. Tank did not make it easy for Ryan who visibly outsized him in length and size but still wasn’t able to land anything of significance enough to slow Tank down.

With desperation and the rounds mounting on Ryan’s back, Ryan attempted to go blow for blow with Tank and succumbed to a vicious counter body shot in round 7 that forced him to take a knee, unable to answer the referee’s count. It was a delayed reaction type punch but in definitely closed the show in an emphatic fashion.

That being said, this was an exciting bout from start to finish and both combatants showed up and performed and the better man won. Ryan can keep his head up high for stepping up to the plate and giving it his best shot.

Congratulations Gervonta on another great performance, tonight was your night.

Well done!

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On The Watch “It’s All About David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant”

WBC Interim Super Middleweight Challenge

Last night’s Showtime/PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event between WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez (27-0, 23 Kos) and Caleb Plant (22-2, 13 Kos) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was definitely a bout that lived up to the hype. Real Talk!

This bout was a strategic affair that unfolded with both combatants working in their respective “game plan” right from the jump. The boxer Caleb vs the puncher in David.

Both combatants stepped their game up on the night. Caleb, who insisted on a bigger ring, utilized every inch of it by boxing beautifully in the first half of the bout. His movement and speed made it more difficult for David to pin him down and assert himself offensively but throughout the early rounds of this bout you could see the pressure Benavidez was applying would eventually hit the mark.

Benavidez is a patient warrior who clearly believes in his ability to cut off the ring on any tough opponent who thinks they can continuously avoid the inevitable onslaught that he brings inside that squared circle.

David is a hunter inside that squared circle and his opponent his prey. By the 8th round his prey was visibly tiring and losing steam as the round progressed. That being said, Benavidez’s heavy punches were finding their mark at a higher clip and noticeably affecting Plant who tried his best to withstand the onslaught.

With Plant progressively weakening in the later rounds and continuously looking hurt after every hard shot, Caleb surprisingly refused to succumb to the assault and continued to fight back all the way to the final bell of the 12th round.

That being said, I tip my “B” to Caleb’s resiliency inside that squared circle. Although David had clearly taken over the second half of the bout in a dominant fashion, Caleb willed himself in a tough battle and finished on his feet when the beatdown was visibly at his doorstep. Dude is a lot tougher than he looks, hands down!

After 12 full exciting rounds of nonstop action, the Judges at hand scored it 115-113, 116-112 and 117-111 unanimously for David Benavidez.

Although “The Mexican Monster” did not close the show in his traditional knockout fashion, he dominated a tougher than expected top Super Middleweight combatant and still retained his WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title, keeping that door open to a possible showdown in the near future with the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez (58-2-2, 39 Kos).

Until then, congratulations David on another great and dominant performance.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia”

Legacy Clash

The youngins are coming. This highly anticipated matchup is finally here. Two of the best in the World of Boxing in three Division World Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (28-0, 26 Kos) and Ryan “King Ryan” Garcia (23-0, 19 Kos) have officially agreed to meet at a catchweight of 136 pounds on Saturday April 22, 2023, on Showtime PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

From enjoying both press conferences from New York to LA, it’s clear them two warriors are both ready for that smoke. Real Talk! There’s been a lot of tough talk from both sides and predictions of a guaranteed knockout by both combatants. There are no belts on the line but their undefeated records and the possibility of claiming the Face of Boxing.

The heat is definitely brewing whenever them two are in the same vicinity of one another. Ryan is feeling himself and projecting some serious confidence at the task at hand while Gervonta has yet to show anything different other than his usual never bothered persona.

Both combatants clearly carry some serious ammunition in their hands, but it might take more than power to get the job done on that night. Both respective corners will have to produce a serious “game plan” to offset the opposition. Ryan, being the much bigger and longer opponent, possesses a considerable advantage, but “Tank” has always been at a disadvantage in the past, but his boxing IQ and boxing skills have always been the original equalizer aside from his high ko percentage bailing him out.

Gervonta’s small stature compared to Ryan’s is a hot topic that can’t go unnoticed but skill for skill, Gervonta has the goods to get the job done regardless of the obstacle ahead and is more proven at this point in his career. It will be up to “King Ryan” to fulfill his destiny of knocking “Tank” off the food chain when push comes to shove when the two combatants meet on Saturday night April 22, 2023, on Showtime PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Regardless of the outcome I expect nothing but fireworks come fight night. Hands Down!

Who you got?

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On the Watch “It’s All About Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Luis Ortiz”

WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator

Last night’s PBC/Fox PPV Main Event between former Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. (35-2, 22 Kos) and Luis Ortiz (33-3 28 Kos) at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, was an interesting bout that saw “King Kong” be at the receiving end of three knockdowns during the 12-round contest. Unbelievable.

I’m not sure if Ortiz underestimated Ruiz inside that squared circle but after seeing the canvas twice in round two, Ortiz awoke and realized quickly that Andy was coming for him by all means necessary. It took Ortiz some time but he eventually gathered himself and adjusted his “game plan” by working his jab while boxing and moving around making Andy rethink his approach.

That said this version of Andy last night was patient, less active with his hands but more calculative with his approach making sure when he pressed the action, his presence was felt with every punch landed. Ruiz’s hand speed and counter punching was the key to his success.

Both combatants fought with caution and at a slower pace than expected at times but both still had signs of success whenever they did connect blows back and forth. That being said, Andy’s counter punching speed and power was quite evident when he once again dropped Ortiz in round seven for a quick 8 count, but Ortiz bounced backed up and completed the tough round.

Ortiz regrouped and managed to build up some momentum throughout the later rounds with an effective jab keeping Ruiz at bay but he lacked that extra bounce in the back of his jab to put Ruiz down whenever the opportunity presented itself.

After 12 full rounds of action the Judges scored it 115-110, 114-111, 113-112 unanimously in favor of Andy Ruiz Jr.

Although Ruiz managed to drop Ortiz multiple times throughout the bout, this was by far one of his toughest battles to date. With this WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator win under his belt Andy creeps closer to an official WBC World Championship opportunity down the road.

Congratulations Andy on your latest win.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Danny Garcia vs Jose Benavidez Jr.”

Super Welterweight Showdown

Last night’s Showtime/PBC Main Event between Danny Garcia (37-3, 21 Kos) and Jose Benavidez Jr. (27-2-1, 18 Kos) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn was a perfect performance to introduce Danny to the Super Welterweight Division. Real Talk!

Danny looked completely different from the man who last fought and lost to Errol Spence Jr. back in December 2020. This version of Danny last night was alert, strong, very active and focussed throughout the entire bout. Danny handled Jose with ease at this new weight division and fought a perfect bout at a clinical level that let you know that he’s still got plenty left in the tank to go.

Danny looked on point the entire night, rejuvenated with motivation to prove the naysayers wrong about moving up in weight. Jose tried to put up a fight but had no answers to Danny who was boxing circles around him round by round. To be honest Jose’s “game plan” or lack of was way off. Jose fought with no urgency the entire bout and got outworked by Danny who was very active with his punch selection all night.

After 12 full rounds of action, the Judges’ scores were 114-114, 116-112 and 117-111 in favor of Danny Garcia who secured his first win in the Super Welterweight Division.

Now the Judge who saw this bout as a draw he needs to rewatch the bout over again because truth be told this fight was a clinical performance by Danny from round 1 to round 12 hands down.

I don’t personally think Danny will run through the top “dogs” in the 154-Pound Division with ease like this but he can definitely make his presence felt.

Until your next outing, congratulations on your win Danny.

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