Patrick Leonard

Sports Journalist · 11 articles

Andy Ruiz Jr Opens Up About Physique Criticism: Boxing Is “Not A Body Contest”
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Andy Ruiz Jr Opens Up About Physique Criticism: Boxing Is “Not A Body Contest”

Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr has stated in an interview with ESPN’s David Faitelson, that the criticism of his physique only motivates him, and that the heavyweight division isn’t a “body contest”. Mexico’s first ever heavyweight world champion returns to action on September 4 when he faces dangerous Cuban southpaw Luis Ortiz in […]

Juan Francisco Estrada vs Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez Trilogy Edges Closer
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Juan Francisco Estrada vs Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez Trilogy Edges Closer

Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez III, looks set to be announced shortly. Both campaign at super flyweight and have already had two outstanding back and forth fights, which had fans on the edge of their seats for the course of the 24 rounds. Estrada has been out of action since their […]

Dillian Whyte Breaks Silence On Comeback: “I Want F*****g War Again”
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Dillian Whyte Breaks Silence On Comeback: “I Want F*****g War Again”

Dillian Whyte is looking to bounce back later this year following his defeat to now retired WBC champion Tyson Fury. The Brixton heavyweight contender took to Instagram to let his fans know that he has had enough time off and is relishing a return to action. Whyte posted a story on his account earlier this […]

Usyk Sends Warning To Joshua With Terrifying Heavy Bag Pounding
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Usyk Sends Warning To Joshua With Terrifying Heavy Bag Pounding

Not only have fans noticed this week the sheer size of Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his rematch with Anthony Joshua, his punching power seems to have also increased drastically due to the increase in weight. The Ukrainian southpaw looks to finally have grown into the heavyweight build, after some suggested that he was too small […]

Sunny Edwards-Julio Cesar Martinez Nearing Unification Announcement
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Sunny Edwards-Julio Cesar Martinez Nearing Unification Announcement

A flyweight world title unification between IBF champion Sunny “Showtime” Edwards and WBC champion “El Rey” Julio Cesar Martinez is on the verge of being announced. Martinez travelled to London in 2019 and challenged for Charlie Edwards’ WBC strap, but the fight ended in controversial fashion when the challenger punched the champion when he was […]

Everyone Is Shocked At The Size Of Usyk Ahead Of Joshua Rematch
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Everyone Is Shocked At The Size Of Usyk Ahead Of Joshua Rematch

The Ukrainian, who is the reigning WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion, recently shared a clip of himself in training camp just two weeks out from the rematch, where he looks to have bulked up. Usyk, who beat Joshua in his London last September, after making the move up from cruiserweight, where he became […]

Callum Smith Respects Next Opponent But Goal Is To Become ‘Two-Weight World Champ’
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Callum Smith Respects Next Opponent But Goal Is To Become ‘Two-Weight World Champ’

When Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk first met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London last September, the undercard performance of Callum Smith caught many eyes. The Liverpudlian was making his Light Heavyweight debut, after dropping his WBA Super Middleweight title to Canelo Alvarez who went on to become Undisputed champion at 168lbs. Smith was […]

Bob Arum Hoping To Make Devin Haney-Vasyl Lomachenko
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Bob Arum Hoping To Make Devin Haney-Vasyl Lomachenko

Bob Arum made an appearance on YouTube chat show, Barbershop Conversations, recently to discuss all things boxing, including a potential clash between Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko. The two are both promoted by Arum and Top Rank which could ensure a deal gets done without any major obstacles. Speaking on Barbershop Conversations, […]

“The Takeover is Back!” – Teofimo Lopez Talks Return And 140lbs Debut
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“The Takeover is Back!” – Teofimo Lopez Talks Return And 140lbs Debut

Following on from his tight split-decision loss against George Kambosos Jr for the unified WBA ‘Super’, WBO and IBF straps back in November, “The Takeover” Teofimo Lopez now looks for another challenge as he moves up in weight to take on veteran Mexican slugger Pedro Campa (34-1-1) in Vegas this weekend. In a Top Rank […]