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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Golovkin knocks out Wade in two rounds

After knocking Dominic Wade out, Gennady Golovkin wants his belt, and he doesn't care who wins between Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan.


Golovkin made a successful defense of his middleweight titles by demolishing undefeated challenger Wade in two rounds of their title fight at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

Golovkin (35-0, 32 KOs) scored knockdown in Round 1 with a left uppercut followed by a right hook to the shoulder that pushed down Wade to the canvas.

Wade (18-1, 12 KOs) was able to get up and convinced referee Jack Reiss to continue. It was just also in time that the bell sounded to end the round, and he was save by the bell.

In the second round, Golovkin sensing that Wade had very limited to offer in terms of power, steps up a little bit more of his offense. He's picking his punches and head hunting Wade with power shots.

Wade down again from another Golovkin shot, which he was able to get up. Reiss repeatedly ask question if he wanted to continue and he did continue. A huge left hook from Golovkin landed to the head of Wade. Boom! Down Wade went again!

Wade obviously hurt and the look of his face says it all. He's done. Reiss finished the count of ten and Wade still not on his feet.

The official time of the stoppage 2:37 in Round 2.

The knockout streak continued tonight, with Golovkin winning inside the distance for 22 consecutive, 17 consecutive stoppages in title defenses.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Watch: Gennady Golovkin greatest hits

Video credit HBO Boxing

Undefeated middleweight titlist Gennady Golovkin (34-0, 31 KO's) will be defending his titles against undefeated prospect Dominic Wade on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at the Forum, Inglewood, California.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Shobox Triple Header: Wade, Spence Jr. and Browne fight separate opponents

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LAS VEGAS (June 6, 2014) - Three of boxing's hottest prospects will be featured at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. on FridayJune 27, as ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME® presents an exciting tripleheader that will help prove whether these young stars are ready for prime time.


In the main event, Maryland's Dominic Wade battles New York's Nick Brinson in a clash of middleweights. Plus, two 2012 U.S. Olympians attempt to remain unbeaten as welterweight southpaw Errol Spence Jr. meets Pennsylvania's Ronald Cruz and light heavyweight "Sir" Marcus Browne squares off with veteran Yusaf Mack. All three bouts are scheduled for 10 rounds.


Heading out west to the Fight Capital of the World for the first time as a professional, 24-year-old Largo, Md.'s Dominic Wade (15-0, 11 KOs) has had numerous dominant performances on the East Coast, thrilling many fans along the way. Coming off a second-round technical knockout over Marcus Upshaw in April, Wade is more than ready for his headlining spot on SHOWTIME.


Albany, N.Y.'s Nick Brinson (16-1-2, 6 KOs) is a veteran of nearly six years, and with a 9-0-1 record in his last 10 fights, the 26-year-old is approaching the biggest bout of his career at precisely the right time. A New York State and WBC International Silver Champion who owns a 2013 win over Jorge Melendez, Brinson believes that he has the tools to pin the first loss on Wade's perfect record.


A stellar amateur who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympics, Errol Spence Jr.(12-0, 10 KOs) appears to be on his way to even more success as a professional, as the powerful southpaw from Desoto, Texas has finished seven of his 12 wins in the first round. Included on this list are respected foes like Brandon Hoskins and Raymond Charles, but the 24-year-old has also shown the ability to go the distance, evidenced by his eight-round unanimous decision win over 15-0-1 Emmanuel Lartey.


Born in Manati, Puerto Rico and now fighting out of Bethlehem, Pa., the popular Ronald Cruz(20-3, 15 KOs) has built quite a following with his hard-nosed style in the ring. A former WBC Continental Americas champion who has defeated Prenice Brewer, Jeremy Bryan and Hector Munoz, the 27-year-old is coming off of a tough decision loss to former world champion Kermit Cintron this past March, but his effort in defeat gained him even more credibility.


The fighting pride of Staten Island, N.Y., 2012 United States Olympian "Sir" Marcus Browne(10-0, 7 KOs) has soared up the light heavyweight ladder since his professional debut in 2012, and after wins over veteran competitors like Kevin Engel and Otis Griffin, the talented 23-year-old is ready for a step up against the well-regarded Yusaf Mack on June 27.


A proud member of Philadelphia's fighting fraternity, 34-year-old Yusaf Mack (31-7-2, 17 KOs) still has the fire to battle the best and he expects to give Browne a rude welcome to big-time boxing. Hoping to snap a three-fight losing streak, the former USBA, NABF and NABA champion knows that a win will put him back on the right track for a world title.


Wade vs. Brinson is a 10-round middleweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Doors open at 2 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 2:30 p.m. PT and the first televised bout starting at 6:30 p.m. PT. The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), immediately following the premiere of ALL ACCESS: Canelo vs. Lara.


Tickets priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and service charges, are on sale now at The Joint Box Office, online at AXS.com or by calling 888-9-AXS-TIX.


For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, and www.hardrockhotel.com, follow on Twitter at @ErrolSpenceJr., @Marcus_Browne, @hardrockhotellv and @SHOSportsfollow the conversation using #SpenceCruz and become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.