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DeGale Reflects on Yildirim Sparring, Eubank Jr. Bout Unlikely

In the aftermath of a see-saw battle with Badou Jack, word leaked that James DeGale’s gruesome teeth injuries didn’t really come as a result of his battle with Jack in their modern classic battle for super middleweight supremacy.

Paulie Malignaggi: Is This My Jimmy Connors Moment?

At 36, former two-division champ Paulie Malignaggi knows he’s at the tail end of his career. Training camps get harder. Sparring sessions hurt more. Recovery is slower. The fight game is merciless, retiring fighters often than not.

Oner: Avni Yildirim Too Strong, Will Take Teeth of David Benavides

Turkish super middleweight contender Avni “The Dentist” Yildirim, 25, lived up to his new moniker in Italy Saturday with a jaw-shattering first-round kayo against unsuspecting victim Alexander Sushchyts of Belarus.

Hunter: Ward Mistreated By Media, HBO - Why Wouldn't He Retire?

Shortly after Andre Ward’s close unanimous decision victory over Sergey Kovalev, Ward voiced that he might retire before granting the Russian puncher a rematch — a statement that surprised many who simply saw the statement as hard-balled negotiations...

Oner: Yildirim Would Crush Golovkin, Rob Him of His Teeth!

Outspoken manager-promoter-trainer Ahmet Oner, who’s handled a number of star Cuban fighters over the years, recently resurfaced on the scene with a new star prospect, Turkish super middleweight Avni “Mr. Robot” Yildirim (14-0, 9 KOs).

Malignaggi, Haye On Target For UK Fights; Tarver Return in Play?

Last week, krikya360.com was on hand at the 5th Street Gym in South Beach, Miami - as a number of contenders prepared for upcoming fights. The former gym of a young Muhammad Ali has become a hotbed for championship fighters and contenders.

Oner: Yildirim Kicked DeGale's Ass, Robbed Him of His Teeth

All of us recently bore witness to the WBC-IBF super middleweight unification slobberknocker between James DeGale and Badou Jack, an epic ended with DeGale losing his upper row of his teeth.