Entries by Mateo Mayorga

Xander Zayas rises to another level in win over Jorge Garcia on Top Rank’s last ESPN show

Xander Zayas eclipsed Jorge Garcia by unanimous decision in a Puerto Rican versus Mexican clash at the Madison Square Garden Theater, earning the WBO Light middleweight title on Top Rank’s last ESPN card. He also became the youngest active champion in the boxing world.    Garcia got the opportunity because he upset Charles Conwell (21-1) […]

Sebastian Fundora was a better version of himself in the second win against Tim Tszyu

Sebastian Fundora’s imposing performance, keeping his WBC super welterweight title in the rematch against Tim Tszyu on Saturday, highlighted how pain can break the fiercest warriors, forcing them to surrender.  Part two featured five fewer rounds than the epic bloodbath in their first encounter on March 30, 2024, which Fundora won. Both fighters were covered […]

Oleksandr Usyk remains the boss, vaporizing Daniel Dubois in undisputed heavyweight championship clash

Oleksandr Usyk made mincemeat of Daniel Dubois’ massive, marbled body, finishing him in round five, claiming undisputed status as heavyweight champion once more. His first clash with Dubois was a masterful showing, but he was superior 693 days later on rival territory at Wembley Stadium in London.    Dubois tried hunting, but Usyk’s footwork plus […]

Oleksandr Usyk versus Daniel Dubois Part II can’t come soon enough

Oleksandr Usyk (23-0) versus Daniel Dubois (22-2) part two is the headliner for Saturday’s DAZN pay-per-view card at Wembley Stadium in London. The former is a -430 favorite on FanDuel, -300 on DraftKings and -370 on Caesars Sportsbook.   Both fighters stood face-to-face outside Wembley on Tuesday to promote the rematch. Usyk stared chillingly while […]

Hamzah Sheeraz destroys Edgar Berlanga in the main event at Louis Armstrong Stadium and more

The Ring III lived up to the hype as fireworks detonated with Hamzah Sheeraz (22-0-1) stopping Edgar Berlanga (23-2) in round five of the main event.“Whoever was in the ring with me today, there was no stopping me, ” he said. The victory now makes Sheeraz the mandatory opponent for the WBO super middleweight championship.  […]