Canelo Undisputed Victory over Charlo
With this unanimous victory, Canelo has a career record of 60 victories, two losses and two draws
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Mexico City’s Zócalo Holds No Punches in World Record Quest
Last year 14,299 individuals came together to throw the winning punch, landing Mexico another entry in the Guinness World Record book
Read moreCanelo Decisions Bloodied Ryder to Retain Titles
Egged on by his countrymen, Álvarez appeared more aggressive in the 12th and final round, wanting to go for the knockout, but a stubborn Ryder showed his toughness and survived the final three minutes
Read moreOn the Mark: Never Too Late for Barrera, Hatton
By MARK LORENZANA Mexican boxing legend and International Boxing Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera retired from the sport in 2011, but not before making quick work of his final opponent, Jose Arias, knocking him out in the second round at the Coliseo Olímpico Universidad in Guadalajara, Jalisco, as a farewell fight to his countrymen. Ricky Hatton, the British boxing hero
Read moreOn the Mark: Canelo Dominates Golovkin in Third Fight
By MARK LORENZANA The third and final fight between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Gennady “Triple G” Golovkin on the night of Saturday, Sept. 17, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas wasn’t as close as their first two fights, but still provided a lot of fireworks, and ended in a unanimous-decision victory for the Mexican IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO
Read moreOn the Mark: Juan Manuel Márquez, Mexican Boxing Legend
By MARK LORENZANA On Monday, June 13, Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Márquez was finally inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York, after more than two decades of dedicating his life to the sweet science and eight years since he fought — and won — his last fight against Mexican-American contender Mike Alvarado in 2014.
Read moreOn the Mark: A Sports Roundup
By MARK LORENZANA Inoue Knocks out Donaire in Round 2 Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue knocked out future hall-of-famer Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire in their rematch on Tuesday, June 7 (Japan Standard Time), at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. What was expected to be a competitive rematch of their 2019 fight that Inoue won via unanimous decision — which
Read moreOn the Mark: Bigger Is Not Always Better
By MARK LORENZANA For a time, the heavyweight division was the darling of boxing aficionados. With Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and even Roy Jones Jr. plying their trade in this division and mixing it up with the big boys, heavyweight has always been one of the most exciting weight divisions in boxing. And this
Read moreOn the Mark: Checo Wins Monaco GP, Canelo-Golovkin Trilogy Is On
By MARK LORENZANA After being denied the win in Spain due to Red Bull Racing’s team orders, Mexican Formula 1 (F1) driver Sergio “Checo” Pérez scored his first victory of the season on Sunday, May 29, in a rain-marred Monaco Grand Prix — the first ever Mexican to do so. Starting the race in third spot after suffering a huge
Read moreOn the Mark: Checo Gives Way to Verstappen in Spanish Grand Prix
By MARK LORENZANA The importance of a team strategy cannot be overstated in motorsports, especially in Formula 1. “I think it was close (between me and Max Verstappen), but I think it’s a great team result and I’m happy for that,” said Mexican F1 driver Sergio “Checo” Pérez in a post-race interview, after he finished second behind Red Bull Racing
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