Carlos Linares is a rising star bilingual sports journalist, based in Florida, USA; specializing in boxing and baseball. Contributor to Miami Herald, Boxing Scene and Brunch Boxing, Carlos is also the creator of the popular podcast La Hora del Boxeo and the sports website Allin1Deportes. His work combines expert analysis, coverage of live fights and exclusive interviews, consolidating him as a recognized voice in sports journalism.
The cancellation of the bout between David Morrell and Callum Smith in the United Kingdom altered the immediate plans of the cuban contender, but within his team the approach remains clear: stay ready and capitalize on a bigger opportunity. According to veteran promoter Luis De Cubas Sr., who spoke to this outlet following the Armando Martinez Jr vs Neslan Machado card promoted […]
The term “superstar” found its way back into boxing conversations this weekend and not subtly. Eddie Hearn had no hesitation repeating it three times following the latest victory of Ben Whittaker, who dispatched Argentina’s Braian Suárez in the first round in Liverpool. But beyond the promotional enthusiasm, the performance left a familiar impression: dominant, flashy and raising more […]
The future of professional boxing in the United States enters a critical phase this Wednesday, April 22, as key figures from across the industry are set to testify before the Senate in a hearing led by Senator Ted Cruz, in his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to examine proposed […]
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has signed a long term promotional extension with Matchroom and will headline his first fight under the new deal on June 13, challenging Antonio Vargas for the WBA bantamweight title in Glendale, Arizona, live on DAZN. Rodriguez will continue his career under the Matchroom banner after signing this extension with Eddie Hearn’s […]
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has begun preparations for his scheduled September 12 return in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the Mexican star insisting his next opponent must be a reigning world champion. The former undisputed super middleweight champion is expected to headline a major Saudi backed event being developed under the working theme “Mexico vs The World,” […]
The rivalry between Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright will get a second chapter on Saturday, May 16, when the pair meet in a 12 round super lightweight main event at Scope Arena, headlining Top Rank’s inaugural broadcast card in partnership with DAZN. The rematch is not simply a continuation of their 2023 meeting a majority decision […]
Ben Whittaker could be on the verge of breaking into the U.S. market on one of the summer’s most prominent stages. Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the British prospect is being lined up for the June 27 card at the Barclays Center, headlined by Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas provided he comes through this Saturday’s bout against Braian Suarez. The matchup […]
HOLLYWOOD, FL — Armando Martínez Jr. delivered the most emphatic statement of his career Saturday night, stopping fellow Cuban and previously unbeaten Neslán Machado with a devastating third round knockout in the main event at Hard Rock Live. Martínez Jr., the WBA No. 5 ranked lightweight, improved to 18-0 (16 KOs) after a clinical, increasingly dominant performance that ended […]
The return of Jesse “Bam” Rodríguez has been scheduled for June 13, when he is set to face with the WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, told me. The deal is in place, with only an official announcement […]
The card held this past Saturday, April 11, at Tottenham Stadium and broadcast live on Netflix was headlined by Tyson Fury’s return to action after a 16 month layoff. The former heavyweight champion delivered a dominant performance, earning a wide unanimous decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov, controlling the fight from start to finish in his comeback […]
Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo hosted the bout on Saturday, April 11, in the early morning hours for the American audience, where Tenshin Nasukawa delivered the most significant win of his young professional boxing career, stopping former world champion Juan Francisco Estrada after nine rounds in a WBC bantamweight title eliminator. Nasukawa (8-1, 3 KOs), a […]
Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn has firmly ruled out a potential clash between Ben Whittaker and David Morrell, stating that the matchup comes “too early” for the British prospect. “Ben’s not ready for that fight yet. There’s nothing wrong with that,” Hearn told media, emphasizing that Whittaker’s path will continue to follow a structured and measured progression. Hearn went further by […]