Posts by World Combat Sports
Crews-Dezurn WBO Title Reinstated, But WBC Say Champion Must Fight To Regain Title. No Uniformity
BY Scottie “The Context” White Alamodome, San Antonio (January 11, 2020) Boxing was treated to a highly contested women’s super middleweight championship bout. Just two months removed, Alejandra Jimenez (12-0 7KOs) challenged former unified champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (6-1 2KOs) in the Alamodome, San Antonio. The women’s division are known to have a shallow depth of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Forces Ban On Attending Multiple Sporting Events In The Wake Of Global Crisis
BY Scottie “The Context” White Atlanta Georgia (March 12, 2020) The world as we know it is reeling from in the reality of the COVID-19 virus, a serious outbreak now elevated as a Coronavirus pandemic. A brief summation of the COVID-19 is this “ Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections…
Read MoreUFC 248, Zhang – Jędrzejczyk Steals The Night In Epic Championship Clash.
BY Scottie “The Context” White March 7, 2020 (Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena) Switch stances back to when Dana White lens the infamous moment when a reporter asked “When will we see women in the UFC?” White replies – “Never!” Many would suggest that statement will always reign atop (White) foot-in-the-mouth epoch in his meteoric rise…
Read MoreWilder Dethroned In Seven. Fury Dominates, Wins WBC Crown.
BY Scottie “The Context” White Just over a year ago 2018. the boxing global was embroiled in a splinter of controversy as Deontay Wilder versus Tyson Fury waged battle to a split draw in their first outing. It didn’t take long for the jeers to glitch the post-fight audibles, seeing both heavyweights protest who’s performance…
Read MoreBoxing Legends, Champions & More Give Their Predictions For Wilder vs. Fury II. (Top Rank Presser)
BY Scottie “The Context” White LAS VEGAS (Feb. 18, 2020) — As fight night nears, boxing legends, world champions, celebrities and more shared their predictions for the highly anticipated rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and undefeated lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury ahead of the historic, mega…
Read More#ANDSTILL? Jones Decisions Reyes, But Fans Have A Bone To Pick With The Judging. UFC 247.
BY Scottie “The Context” White Houston Tx, (Feb 8, 2020) As we sat patiently listening to the pressers, fighters panel and experiencing the ceremonial weigh-ins, finally the fight night patrons began to fill the Toyota Center in the Houston arena. A main event anticipated by hardcore mix martial arts fans eager to witness if the…
Read MoreFirst Title Defense, Stevenson Hungry To Shutdown Marriaga March 14.
BY Scottie “The Context” White New York City (Feb. 6, 2020) – Another headlining boxing extravaganza hosting WBO featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson (13-0 7KOs) versus Miguel “Escorpion” Marriaga (29-3, 25 KOs). The scheduled battlegrounds will converge under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden Theater. Stevenson dominating performance of Joet Gonzalez Oct. 2019 skipped through…
Read MoreUFC Desperate For A Mega Star, Fans Awe As McGregor Shoulder Bumps A Battle-Ridden Cerrone. “Third” Straight Lose.
BY Scottie “The Context” White Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena, Jan 18, 2020. There was a return sighting at UFC 246, a two-division former champion who rocketed to the highest pinnacle of championship stardom. “Notorious” Conor McGregor (21-4) would face-off in a headlining showcase versus a highly praised, tough, rowdy UFC veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (36-13).…
Read MoreSeparates Fury – Joshua is Deontay Wilder. One Has Twice The Heart To Face Him Again.
BY Scottie “The Context” White (Operation Standout) January 4, 2019. Boxing additions a new year to its decades as the premier combat sport of the world. So, we’re curious enough to ponder, what is the next big fight in the chute to draw in those mega numbers or better yet the fighter who’s reigning atop…
Read MoreDavis – Gamboa Second Highest Showtime Audience in 2019. Leo Santa Cruz Next?
BY Scottie “The Context” White December 28, 2019, State Farm Arena, Atlanta Georgia. Hosted a heavy New Years card of primarily fighters hailing from boxing footprint of Baltimore Maryland. There was a single Atlanta boxer on the card who actually trained locally in the southern stronghold by coach Mustafa, his name Demichael Harris 2-0 (2KOs).…
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