Entries by Mateo Mayorga

What’s next for Devin Haney?

Devin Haney’s new status as the WBO welterweight champ following his surgical takedown of Brian Norman Jr. has set up big plans for 2026. His career was on the line as allegations of being a “shot fighter” surrounded him like flies around a carcass, but he took on the hardest bout available and is on […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Heat show off new starting lineup and hold off the Bucks in Emirates Cup play

Plans for Tyler Herro and Norman Powell starting together were conceived ages ago, and it finally got its first real test run in Emirates Cup play as the Heat squeaked by the Bucks for their sixth straight win. The visitors sans Giannis Antetokounmpo torched the small-ball lineup, but were contained to 37.9% shooting late.   […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Heat’s rebounding, bench play and Norman Powell’s eruption were too much for the 76ers

The Heat survived the 76ers, thanks to its strong bench play, locking up the glass and four players scoring between 18 and 32 digits, closing out their two-game road trip undefeated. They sped away each time their hosts got within striking distance and have now won eight of their last 10.    With Tyler Herro […]

David Benavidez takes down Anthony Yarde in seven rounds, keeping his title and other notes from the Ring IV: Night of Champions

The main event of the Ring IV: Night of Champions was an execution; a pleasure for the sadists and a painful experience for the squeamish. David Benavidez stopped Anthony Yarde in seven rounds but first left him a bloody mess, retaining his WBC light heavyweight belt and staying undefeated. The outcome was never in doubt, […]