It was an action-packed weekend of boxing action this past weekend, as there were major fights taking place in the lightweight and heavyweight divisions. You will be able to get a round up of the biggest action from the past weekend right here, as a huge match in the lightweight division could be on the cusp.
Boxing News: Devin Haney Beats Yuriorkis Gamboa
The star of Devin Haney continues to rise, after he delivered another excellent performance in the ring this past weekend against Yuriorkis Gamboa. It was one of the most dominant performances that you can expect to see in the world of boxing, as Haney dominated his opponents from the opening bell until the final bell.
The win now means that there could be a huge 2021 for the lightweight division, as Haney could now face the option of challenging undefeated Teofimo Lopez, or eye a potential money fight against the winner of the Luke Campbell and Ryan Garcia fight that is set to happen before the end of the year. The bout with Lopez is the fight that many want to see, as it would be a unification fight, with Haney holding the WBC title, while Lopez has the IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight belts.
Boxing News: Luis Ortiz Closes In On Fury Title Shot
Luis Ortiz was also back in action this past weekend for the first time in nearly a year. Ortiz was last in the ring when he lost to Deontay Wilder, but the Cuban was clinically in dispatching Alexander Flores in Los Angeles on Saturday as he won inside the opening 45 seconds after delivering a defiant KO punch.
Ortiz is ranked third overall in the heavyweight division, and the win now means that he could be set for a showdown with current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury next year. However, Ortiz’s title opportunity will likely hinge on whether Fury and Wilder agree on a date for a rematch.
Meanwhile, fellow heavyweight hopeful Filip Hrgovic was also excellent on Saturday evening as he beat Rydell Booker in the fifth round. Immediately after the win, he revealed that he is now ready for bigger tests, and 2021 could be a huge year for the former Olympic medallist, as he has his eyes set on a showdown with Derek Chisora and Michael Hunter.
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