Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news including:
News and Notes
- Eddie Hearn says that Shakur Stevenson is willing to sit on the shelf until the fall to fight.
- Canelo Alvarez says that David Benavidez is very disrespectful and thinks he’s Superman.
- Boxing Scene and ProBox Owner Garry Jonas has alleged that Riyadh Season frontman Turki Alalshikh has “consistently refusing media credentials to BoxingScene's reporters”.
- Deontay Wilder’s June 27 return officially announced.
- Sebastian Fundora vs. Xander Zayas has been officially ordered by the WBO.
- Canelo Alvarez and William Scull tickets are now $21.33.
- Gary Russell Jr. interview with The Boxing Source: Russell says that his career may be over due to the shoulder injury; Also says that Gary Antuanne Russell will be back in the ring in the fourth quarter of the year.
- Coach Bob Santos tells The Boxing Source that Mario should be back in the ring by early summer.
- Kazuto Ioka vs. Puma Martinez rematch set for May 11.
Booking the Damn Territory:
- Best to worst events, as voted on by the fans.
- Leading Candidates (OTY awards)
EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown
- EzRaw Report Card:
- Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charley Suarez, Raymond Muratalla vs Zaur Abdullaev
- Gabriela Fundora vs. Marilyn Badillo, Charles Conwell vs. Jorge García Perez
- EzRaw Breakdown:
- Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2; William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer 2; Melvin Jerusalem vs. Yudai Shigeoka
- Ezra’s Raw Hard Cash
- Matt’s Best Bet.
The Rumor Report
- Huge fight being negotiated for the potential Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 undercard.
- Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo reportedly to share a PBC on Prime card on May 31.
- Dmitry Bivol to vacate the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship instead of facing David Benavidez?
Quick Hits
- Newly-crowned WBC Women’s Featherweight Champion Tiara Brown and Skye Nicolson had no rematch clause.
- Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced major signings in the women’s division, including Dina Thorslund.
- IBF have ordered an immediate rematch of the final elimination bout between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.
- Matchroom wins purse bid for Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez.
- Cuban Heavyweight Lenier Pero has signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions.
- Thoughts on the results from this morning’s bout between Angel Ayala and Masamichi Yabuki?
Quick Hits
- Venado Lopez returns to the ring tonight. Should he be fighting again?
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