@DanRafael1 Dunno. Good debate still. Usyk took time to figure out a massive man and world class guy. Inoue is special. Definitely has had closer calls and been dropped and hurt. Usyk cleaned house on the road. And is not a huge heavyweight. I like the debate. I just think Usyk has done more
Another fighter advised by Ryan Rickey was also victorious Sunday.
Heavyweight prospect Damazion Vanhouter stopped Raphael Murphy (18-2, 14 KOs) in the first round. Vanhouter, who resides in St. Petersburg, improves to 12-0, 9 KOs. #boxing (photo credit - @ryanjrickey) @danawhite
Another fighter advised by Ryan Rickey was also victorious Sunday.
Heavyweight prospect Damazion Vanhouter stopped Raphael Murphy (18-2, 14 KOs) in the first round. Vanhouter, who resides in St. Petersburg, improves to 12-0, 9 KOs. #boxing (photo credit - @ryanjrickey) @danawhite
Comment to me from manager Keith Connolly on Eddie Hearn controversy: “Some promoters like to make managers villains but if I can get my fighters 100% to 200% more than an original offer, which I’ve done plenty of times in the past & in some cases 500% more, & promoters get mad at me so be it.”
At the time of the stoppage in Sunday’s fight, Radivoje Kalajdzic was down on the judges’ scorecards, 60-52, 60-52 and 59-53. What a comeback by ‘Hot Rod,’ who dropped Gvozdyk and scored the comeback knockout win .. #boxing#ValenzuelaTorres@ryanjrickey
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to watch my fight. After being away for 16 months and stepping in against a top-level opponent, I was a little rusty and started slow, but I stayed focused, pushed through, and got the win. I truly appreciate all the support.
In a slugfest, Radivoje Kalajdzic overcame two knockdowns to drop former WBC light heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Gvozdyk (21-3, 17 KOs) in round 7 and get the knockout win. ‘Hot Rod’ Kalajdzic improves to 30-3, 22 KOs .. #boxing#ValenzuelaTorres@hotrodboxing@ryanjrickey
Wow! Hot Rod rises from the canvas twice and stops Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Round 7! One knockdown and then a monster right hand finishes the fight for the upset. Gvozdyk entered the fight rated No. 9 by @ringmagazine at 175 pounds.