Mikey Tapology Boxing Corner!

Alright folks, 

As you might know I'm Tapology Boxing editor. I know the majority of you guys are here for MMA, so was I originally. But for the last year or 2 there is a little more interest in Boxing on the site. 

So here's a place to talk boxing. 

Gotta love Texas and their policy of not saying what rule exactly was broken

* Edited at 10.26.2023, 6:29 PM ET *

@ccollins44 

rumor is weed. 

 Ryan O'Hara on X: "Two sources: (Keyshawn) Davis tested positive for marijuana. #boxing Original suspension report came from my man @BoxrecGrey" / X (twitter.com)  

Not surprised since this is Texas.  They don't like saying what rule was broken because so many of them are so archaic

Imagine Ngannou started boxing when he was young. He just had a razor close fight with the lineal heavyweight champ at the age of 37 coming off a nearly 2 year layoff.  

 NoSmokeSport on X: "Dewey Cooper confirms ringside that Mauricio Sulaiman said Francis Ngannou will be ranked in the WBC top 10 after tonights fight‼️ #FuryNgannou https://t.co/ZIKi19sNsI" / X (twitter.com)   interesting

Dewy Cooper > Sugar Hill 😂😂

Was thinking best decision Wilder could make rn is fighting NGannou. Fight would probably be massive and also be massive in reviving Wilder's career.

* Edited at 10.29.2023, 7:53 PM ET *

Something random for the schedule this week

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/106778-fight-night

The first ever professional boxing match held in Greenland is this Saturday

Copied from Philboxing  story  http://philboxing.com/news/story-168254.html  

Philadelphia, PA (October 26, 2023) --A special night of boxing will take place on Friday, November 10th at the 2300 Arena as King's Promotions presents Split-T Showcase.

The card will feature some of the best talent from boxing's top management company, Split-T Management.

In the featured bout, local and undefeated heavyweight Sonny Conto takes on Detrailious Webster in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Conto, who lives blocks from the 2300 Arena will have his usual huge fan base in attendance. The 27-year-old has a record of 11-0 with nine knockouts. Conto is coming off a second-round stoppage over James Bryant (6-1) on October 29, 2022, at the 2300 Arena.

Webster of Courtland, Mississippi has a record of 6-1 with two knockouts. The 35-year-old is coming off a win over Terrell Jamal Woods on August 19th in Oxford, Mississippi.

In an eight-round but, undefeated super flyweight LeAnna Cruz (6-0) of Allentown, PA will fight for her first title when she takes on an opponent to be named for the NABF title.

Also in an eight-round bout, 2021 Olympic Bronze Medal winner, Oshae Jones (4-0) of Toledo, Ohio collides with Samantha Pill (5-2, 1 KO) of Fairmount, West Virginia for the NABF Super Welterweight Title.

Also in six-round bouts:

Haven Brady Jr. (10-0, 4 KOs) of Albany, Georgia fights an opponent to be named in a super featherweight fight.

Dante Benjamin (7-0-1, 5 KOs) of Cleveland takes on Darin Austin (11-0, 8 KOs) of Hampton, Georgis in a light heavyweight battle of undefeated fighters.

Greg Outlaw (12-2, 6 KOs) of Bowie, Maryland will take part in a welterweight bout against an opponent to be named.

In Four-round Bouts:

2023 National Golden Gloves champion Tyshawn Denson (1-0, 1 KO) of Akron, Ohio takes on an opponent to be named in a featherweight battle.

Ali Ellis (4-0, 3 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Nicoy Clarke (3-8, 1 KO) of Jersey City, NJ in a heavyweight bout.

The fight card will be streamed for Broadcast at https://bxngtv.com/ 

* Edited at 11.01.2023, 11:17 AM ET *

I really agree, in my opinion Francis need less of 6 Rounds to put out AJ. 

Hearn says he saw Fury petrified during the fight, but that was because he felt the power of Ngannou's fists and despite that Tyson worked with body shots and jabs and also had to go through a storm of punches in round 6 .
AJ doesn't have the recovery or heart that Fury has shown after overcoming and staying in the fight after brutal knockdowns against Wilder and Ngannou.

For Francis' next fight in boxing, I think it would be interesting to see him in a Tune-Up Fight since in my opinion he could knock out the gatekeepers that many world-ranked boxers usually face. And above all Ngannou should not have direct dealings with Matchroom the Snake Eddie Hearn leaked information about when Ngannou tried to negotiate his move to boxing with his management and was another of those who tried to push the stupid ''Fumble the Bag'' narrative.

Let’s Be Real for Boxing Level Standards Francis shows really good things in his Pro Debut and I Think Francis can be even much better if he keeps Training Boxing in a Constantly Way. 
I Think Francis can make more in the last minute of Round 9 & 10, and because this I score the fight 95-94 Fury. But the fight comes to scorecards because Fury’s heart and survival abilities, In my opinion the Post-Usyk AJ can’t make the same (at least the AJ who fight Franklin Jr. and Helenius). 

Boxers that in my opinion Francis can beat and their positions in the BoxRec rankings: 
- Derek Chisora #11 (Del Boy a former title challenger with a solid name in the Boxing Industry. Chisora is a Show Man and this fight gonna be a Good Purse for both. Matchroom gonna make this negotiation a bit complicated, but Money Talks). 
- Efe Ajagba #14 (Top Rank Prospect, but not a really good boxer. Francis work his last fight with Top Rank and Frank Warren, this gonna open a door to a good card and good purse vs. Ajagba). 
- Carlos Takam #21 (Good Gatekeeper and Veteran, but he don’t gonna past the Strom against Francis). 
- Lucas Browne #31 (Browne has really good KO Power, but is a Glass Cannon, is a perfect fight to make As Soon As Possible).  
- Johnathan Rice #33 (Tough Fight, but Ngannou with Adjustments gonna take the W).
- Robert Helenius #35 (Good Veteran Boxer, but he look slow in his last fights and throw hooks to wide, Francis gonna capitalize like Wilder did).  
- Stephen Shaw #36 (Good Record but Ngannou KO Power gonna be too much for him).
- Simon Kean #47 (Francis probably can knock him more faster than Parker). 
- Charles Martin #53 (Former World Champion, tricky boxer and good test for the Ngannou’s Evolvement capacity)
- Adam Kownacki #63 (The Big Baby is in a 4 fight losing streak, but his fight always be a slugfest and he probably gonna make a entertainment fight vs. Ngannou).

* Edited at 11.01.2023, 4:11 PM ET *

 NoSmokeBoxing on X: "✅️NAKATANI MOVES TO BANTAMWEIGHT Junto Nakatani has confirmed he has vacated his WBO Super Flyweight title to move to 118lbs. He is rumoured to return on January 23rd in Osaka. This will not be for the WBO title as Jason Moloney defends 2 weeks prior against Saul Sanchez https://t.co/VdHnoEms1v" / X (twitter.com)  

I saw the Weasle (MMA Youtuber) say that they're apparently working on Ngannou vs Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia in December. Idk how he knows this but thought I'd share, in case you haven't seen it

https://twitter.com/ThaWeasle/status/1720189654635274606

 (1) EverythingBoxing on X: "🚨 NETFLIX IN BOXING? Netflix is reportedly considering streaming its first boxing event. The company is claimed to have discussed a Jake Paul fight, as well as a PBC show. The OTT service has long debated a move into live sports and this would be the most significant step yet https://t.co/SrHpEQvVGB" / X (twitter.com)   i get lookin at it but i just dont think it fits netflix

Netflix is terrible but they have done plenty of comedy, fake documentary and other "Special Interest" stuff a low level boxing card seems well within there feeble hands.

A young Paulie Malignaggi playing Little Mac from Punch Out.

Wilder vs joe parker
Bivol vs richard rivera
Aj vs otto 
December 23rd
Itw

Bangers

* Edited at 11.11.2023, 4:25 PM ET *

Hey the Undisputed Heavyweight title fight is finally happening.  Wouldn't it be an excellent time to FINALLY  put Joshua vs Wilder on??

Boxing says " Nah!!!!!! Let's put a huge card together but have the guys we want to face each other fight winnable fights vs mostly random guys!"

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/107328-joshua-vs-wallin


Thanks boxing!

Tbf, that card does look incredible

Yeah the card is decent. 
It's just the fact that Wilder and Joshua fighting on the same card and not against each other is pissing me off! These 2 have been talkin about fighting each other for years now! More than 5, close to 10 years of talking and this is what we get!??