Entries by Mateo Mayorga

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.  […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Duncan Robinson’s time in Miami, notes on Satou Sabally and more

Duncan Robinson exercised his early termination option and is a free agent. This now gives the Heat the chance to use the full mid-level exception on anyone on the market. Considering the Heat’s suspect outside shooting and Bam Adebayo’s comfort in playing with Robsinson, he probably figures he can get more than $10 million guaranteed. […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Thunder triumph in Game 7, capturing the NBA title

The Pacers failed to complete another signature, improbable comeback after being dropped into a large fourth-quarter crater, starting with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s right-side triple. Bennedict Mathurin’s rim attacks and trips to the line kept the Pacers’ faint heartbeat pumping, yet the Thunder triumphed thanks to drawing cheap fouls and holding their guests to 33.3% shooting late. […]