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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="7022101" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Ramla-Ali">Ramla Ali</keyword> makes her long-awaited professional <keyword id="6362171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Boxing">boxing</keyword> debut at a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday.</li><li>Ali grew up in Britain and has never returned to Somalia, the land of her birth, for fear of being a target.</li><li>Ali is backed by leading figures in British sport, including the talent manager Freddie Cunningham, the heavyweight ruler Anthony Joshua, and fight promoter Eddie Hearn.</li><li>She has been dubbed Meghan Markle's favorite boxer after the Duchess of Sussex put her on the front cover of a Vogue magazine she guest-edited last year.</li><li>Ali said if it were not for the coronavirus pandemic, she'd have invited Meghan Markle to watch her debut from ringside.</li></ul>Meghan Markle's favorite boxer makes her long-awaited professional debut Saturday at a Matchroom-promoted event inside London's SSE Arena.Ali doesn't have a birth certificate, has a best guess for when her birthday actually is, and is believed to be 26 years old.She was born in Somalia during the civil war "when not much attention was given to birth, death, or marriage certificates," Ali said during an exclusive media conference Insider attended last month."So upon fleeing the country and coming to the UK, you've got to declare something, and it was a date that was chosen for me by my sister. 'You look like a Virgo.' So I'm a Virgo."Ali grew up in Britain and has never returned to Somalia for fear of being a target. Her brother was killed before her family left the country. She keeps the names of her parents and relatives secret, in case people they know are held for ransom."It's too dangerous [to go back to Somalia]. I feel like now that I have a bit of a profile … I'd be a target."She told Insider: "I don't have many memories of Somalia because I left so young. I believe I was still breast-feeding. A lot of memories I do have, are the memories or stories that my mom would tell us."The first memory of coming to the UK, we came around November time and it was freezing. I didn't even know what cold or a coat was until I came to the UK."<h2>Ramla Ali is one of Anthony Joshua's proteges</h2><div type="image" title="Ramla Ali" height="540" width="825" msid="78968164" hostid="261"></div>Many of the most powerful people in British boxing are guiding Ali's career, such as the brains at 258 MGT — a management company led by Freddie Cunningham — one of Cunningham's top clients Anthony Joshua, and Eddie Hearn, who wields significant influence in global sport.Cunningham will be trying to do for Ali what he has done for Joshua, who is a three-belt heavyweight boxing champion sponsored by numerous blue-chip brands like Under Armour, Jaguar Land Rover, and Beats. He even features in popular video games like FIFA and UFC.That link with Joshua is excellent for Ali. He gave her his private number and is available any time of the day — to chat about things inside or outside the ring."I have a day-to-day contact with Anthony Joshua on WhatsApp," Ali said."He was probably scared to give it to me in case I over-used it. But any time I need him he's only a phone call away, and there's been times that I've been down and messaged him and he's always got really positive things to say, which is really nice."When Matchroom announced it had signed Ali to a promotional deal in September and would make her debut this month, Joshua said: "Long may she reign."Ahead of her October 31 debut, it is words that have stuck."2020 has been awful, so to hear that … it hits you. Incredible."He's always got your back if you need it. Everyone at 258 I feel like they're brothers. Josh [Anthony Joshua] would message me in the amateurs after a loss saying, 'Chin up.' It always felt like family."<h2>The Duchess of Sussex thinks highly of Ali</h2><div type="image" title="Meghan Markle" height="1567" width="2000" msid="78968167" hostid="261"></div>Meghan Markle was the guest editor for a 2019 issue of Vogue magazine called "Forces for Change." The Duchess of Sussex wanted Ali on the front cover, to be one of her forces for change.Ali, who had to box behind her family's back when growing up because they disapproved of the sport, became the first Muslim woman to win an English amateur boxing championship. Now, her family is Team Ali, she said."She did call me to thank me for being on the cover — as if I would ever say no," Ali recalled speaking to Markle for the first time."It was quite weird as it was on a private number and I didn't pick up. It went once, twice, and by the third time I had to pick it up, as it might be my mom in need."So I picked up, and … it was Meghan. Sorry, the Duchess. What do I call her? Meghan Markle. And she said, 'Hi, is this Ramla,' Yeah, who's this? She said 'Meghan,' and I said, 'I don't know any Meghans.' And she said, 'It's Meghan the Duchess of Sussex.'"We had a really nice conversation. She's such a lovely person, so sweet, so lovely. The fact she introduced herself as Meghan and not the Duchess shows her character."On whether it would be fair to call her Markle's favorite boxer, Ali said: "Well … that would be telling. I'd like to think so. That's what people say. I'd like to think that's true. I hope I am!"It's a shame that crowds are not allowed to come and watch because I would have 100% invited her to my debut."I mean, I don't know how I would have gotten hold of her … probably send some tweet and hope she sees it, but it would have been cool, for sure."<h2>Ali was ready to eat pizza but got a late call to fight Saturday</h2><div type="image" title="Ramla Ali debut" height="550" width="850" msid="78968169" hostid="261"></div>Ali fights Eva Hubmeyer in a super bantamweight contest scheduled for six two-minute rounds on a bill topped by Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight fight with Dereck Chisora.Ali was a late addition to the event having only received a call earlier this week."I think it was like Monday night and I thought I wasn't going to compete. I was 'this' close to saying, 'Screw it, I'm going to order a pizza.'"I stayed professional and I was still really hopeful, and then on Tuesday, I was told I'm fighting. I'm really glad that I stayed professional and I'm really glad that I stuck with it. "It's so amazing to have at least one female bout on every undercard. On Saturday there's three! It's not a novelty, women's boxing is serious!"Women's boxing is booming and I'm just blessed to be a part of it and fighting on Saturday. "My story got me through the door. People say, 'Does she deserve it?' The next step is for me to prove that I'm more than just a story. I plan on doing so with a nice win on Saturday."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/mike-tyson-hits-so-hard-he-could-kill-trainer-said-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson's trainer said he thought the fighter could 'kill somebody' when he first felt his right hook</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/lopez-an-overnight-sensation-after-scoring-a-great-boxing-win-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">23-year-old American Teofimo Lopez becomes a mainstream sporting sensation by scoring one of boxing's great wins</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/saul-canelo-alvarez-situation-is-chaos-showtime-boss-says-2020-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canelo Alvarez could become boxing's greatest free agent, and Showtime's president says he'd 'like nothing more' than to sign him</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/video-zepeda-and-baranchyks-war-is-fight-of-the-year-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A violent, pandemic-era battle with 8 knockdowns and a post-fight ambulance is being heralded as one of boxing's best ever bouts</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/jermell-charlo-prayed-for-jeison-rosario-after-knockout-2020-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jermell Charlo prayed for Jeison Rosario when he was beaten, struggling to breathe, and appeared to be convulsing on the canvas</a>

Meghan Markle's favorite boxer, Ramla Ali, makes her professional debut during a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="13419529" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="alex-rincon" source="Orion">Alex Rincon</keyword> scored a thumping, second-round knockout win Saturday.</li><li>He then appeared to collapse after his win, but did not seem to need medical attention.</li></ul>LOS ANGELES — Disturbing scenes unfolded at a <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxing</a> event Saturday as Alex Rincon delivered a spectacularly violent knockout win against Luis Sanchez, and then appeared to collapse shortly after.An unbeaten boxer from Dallas, Texas, Rincon destroyed Sanchez in the second round of their middleweight fight that took place on the preliminary section of the Golden Boy Promotions show at the Galen Center, Los Angeles.Rincon had Sanchez on the floor twice and, really, the bout could have been waved off after the first knockdown as the hammer of a right-handed punch was so brilliant and effective that a winner had seemingly been declared there and then.Despite Sanchez staggering around the ring and needing far more than a customary 10 seconds to continue <keyword id="11922196" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="boxing" source="Orion">boxing</keyword>, the referee allowed him to continue.It was a strange decision as he offered no resistance to two milder follow-up shots — punches that Sanchez needlessly took.Sanchez returned to the floor — this time for good. The referee started counting but, again, Sanchez was completely off-balance when he returned to his feet. He was in no fit state to continue. It was all over.Watch the finish right here:Only, it wasn't all over.Though Rincon was triumphant and advanced his unbeaten pro boxing record to 10 wins (seven knockouts), he appeared to collapse in his corner after the victory.He did not seem to faint, or require too much medical attention, but it was concerning to see from press row.Earlier in the Golden Boy Promotions card, emerging <a href="https://www.insider.com/video-miguel-gaona-scored-30-second-ko-said-not-surprised-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">star prospect Miguel Gaona stole the show with a blistering 30-second knockout win over super lightweight opponent Gilberto Aguilar</a>.Ramla Ali bulldozed through Shelly Barnett, Dalis Kaleiopu beat Manuel Lara late in the fourth round by knockout, and John Ramirez overcame Roberto Pucheta after six rounds by decision.Elsewhere, Alejandro Reyes, who <a href="https://www.insider.com/alejandro-reyes-uses-canelo-blueprint-to-ensure-success-in-boxing-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider profiled earlier this week after speaking to the youngster and his coach Jose Saucedo</a>, earned the seventh win of his career by defeating Daniel Evangelista Jr.The Golden Boy event on DAZN was topped by a main event featuring charismatic welterweight <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/blair-cobbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blair Cobbs</a> and emerging rival Alexis Rocha.Knockout puncher <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/vergil-ortiz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vergil Ortiz Jr.</a> was due to headline the show but spent Monday night in hospital because of rhabdomyolysis.In a statement upon the start of his recovery, <a href="https://www.insider.com/vergil-ortiz-posts-a-statement-after-staying-overnight-in-hospital-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ortiz said "things could have been worse."</a>

American puncher Alex Rincon destroyed middleweight opponent Luis Sanchez at Golden Boy event Saturday

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="13419741" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bektemir-melikuziev" source="Orion">Bektemir Melikuziev</keyword> launched a seemingly unstoppable knockout body shot in his fight Saturday.</li><li>Punches like the ones Bek 'The Bully' threw are a reminder of how painful <keyword id="11922196" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="boxing" source="Orion">boxing</keyword> can be.</li></ul>LOS ANGELES — Resurging light heavyweight boxer Bektemir Melikuziev obliterated a 41-fight veteran <keyword id="13419742" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="david-zegarra" source="Orion">David Zegarra</keyword> with a single shot to the body Saturday at the Golden Boy Promotions event that was broadcast on DAZN.A World Amateur Championship and Olympic silver medalist, Melikuziev entered the pro <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxing</a> game in 2019 with great acclaim but came unstuck when teak-tough Philadelphian fighter Gabriel Rosado knocked him out in the third round of a 2021 bout.The Uzbek climbed back up the rankings by outpointing Sergei Ekimov in his home country at the end of the year, and upon his return to the US this week, won in style with a punch that looked hideously painful.Footage shows the precise shot that did the damage — a left hand that Bek 'The Bully' lasered into Zegarra's midsection.It is yet another brutal reminder for how devastatingly painful body shots can be.Shots like the one Melikuziev threw can end a fight in an instant, as they make the victims simply writhe around on the floor.Or, in Zegarra's case, remain on one knee with all the fight beaten out of him."Everything feels good and this went like I expected it to go," said Melikuziev after the fight, in a statement sent to Insider.He added that he is now targeting one thing and one thing only: "The only thing on my mind is a re-match with Gabe Rosado."Watch Melikuziev's finish right here:With victory, Melikuziev advanced his pro boxing record to nine wins (seven knockouts) against one loss.Earlier in the evening, American puncher <a href="https://www.insider.com/video-alex-rincon-scores-2-knockdowns-in-boxing-win-saturday-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alex Rincon destroyed middleweight opponent Luis Sanchez before appearing to collapse</a> after the win.Emerging <a href="https://www.insider.com/video-miguel-gaona-scored-30-second-ko-said-not-surprised-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">star prospect Miguel Gaona stole the show with a blistering 30-second knockout win over super lightweight opponent Gilberto Aguilar</a> near the start of the card.Ramla Ali bulldozed through Shelly Barnett, Dalis Kaleiopu beat Manuel Lara late in the fourth round by knockout, John Ramirez overcame Roberto Pucheta after six rounds by decision, and Alejandro Reyes, who <a href="https://www.insider.com/alejandro-reyes-uses-canelo-blueprint-to-ensure-success-in-boxing-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider profiled earlier this week after speaking to the youngster and his coach Jose Saucedo</a>, earned the seventh win of his career by defeating Daniel Evangelista Jr.The Golden Boy event on DAZN was topped by a main event featuring charismatic welterweight <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/blair-cobbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blair Cobbs</a> and emerging rival Alexis Rocha.Knockout puncher <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/vergil-ortiz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vergil Ortiz Jr.</a> was due to headline the show but spent Monday night in hospital because of rhabdomyolysis.In a statement upon the start of his recovery, <a href="https://www.insider.com/vergil-ortiz-posts-a-statement-after-staying-overnight-in-hospital-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ortiz said "things could have been worse."</a>

Bektemir Melikuziev's latest knockout is a painful reminder of how devastating body shots can be

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="13419340" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="miguel-gaona" source="Orion">Miguel Gaona</keyword> scored a lightning-fast finish in his second pro <keyword id="11922196" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="boxing" source="Orion">boxing</keyword> bout Saturday in Los Angeles.</li><li>The youngster beat his opponent Gilberto Aguilar like he owed him money.</li></ul>LOS ANGELES — 23-year-old boxer Miguel Gaona scored a 30-second knockout Saturday, and said after his win that he wasn't even surprised that he wasn't surprised at the thumping finish.It all went down during the preliminary section of the Golden Boy Promotions event held at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, broadcast on DAZN.Gaona is a <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxing</a> novice who had only one pro fight to his name before he swung fists at super lightweight opponent Gilberto Aguilar for a four-round bout.But the burgeoning prospect showed few signs of inexperience as he essentially bullied and bludgeoned his way to a grueling victory after a somewhat patient and methodical start.Gaona stepped forward and measured the distance to Aguilar with pawing shots before unloading with a merciless attack when he had backed his opponent into the corner.Gaona mixed his attack up with head shots and body blows and it seemed like the latter left Aguilar in a heap on the floor, unable — or unwilling — to continue.Watch the knockout right here:In a statement sent to Insider, Gaona, who advanced his pro boxing record to two wins (one knockout) with the finish, said: "I am not surprised by the early knockout.Later, Insider saw Gaona fraternizing with friends and fans near press row, and he barely had a scratch on him."This is what we trained for," he said. "[I'm] just happy we were able to get it done early."Elsewhere on the card, Elsewhere on the preliminary card, Dalis Kaleiopu beat Manuel Lara late in the fourth round by knockout, John Ramirez overcame Roberto Pucheta after six rounds by decision, and Ramla Ali scored a second-round finish over Shelly Barnett in a featherweight scrap.<keyword id="13413118" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="alejandro-reyes" source="Orion">Alejandro Reyes</keyword>, who <a href="https://www.insider.com/alejandro-reyes-uses-canelo-blueprint-to-ensure-success-in-boxing-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider profiled earlier this week after speaking to the youngster and his coach Jose Saucedo</a>, earned the seventh win of his career by defeating Daniel Evangelista Jr.See the climactic end to the bout right here:Reyes called the six-round decision win "a great experience" in a post-fight statement sent to Insider."It was a tough fight and we knew that coming in," he said. "I had to listen to my corner. We made the adjustments that we needed to as the fight progressed."He was a tough fighter. He had a lot of experience. It was a great learning experience and thank God we got the job done."The Golden Boy event on DAZN was topped by a main event featuring charismatic welterweight <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/blair-cobbs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blair Cobbs</a> and emerging rival Alexis Rocha.Knockout puncher <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/vergil-ortiz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vergil Ortiz Jr.</a> was due to headline the show but spent Monday night in hospital because of rhabdomyolysis.In a statement upon the start of his recovery, <a href="https://www.insider.com/vergil-ortiz-posts-a-statement-after-staying-overnight-in-hospital-2022-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ortiz said "things could have been worse."</a>

A 23-year-old scored a thumping 30-second knockout Saturday, and said after he wasn't even surprised

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="4264214" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="gervonta-davis">Gervonta Davis</keyword> secured the biggest win of his career Saturday with an uppercut knockout over Leo Santa Cruz.</li><li>The 25-year-old's victory transcended the sport of <keyword id="6362171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Boxing">boxing</keyword> as the former two-weight UFC champion <keyword id="2944528" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Conor-McGregor">Conor McGregor</keyword> marveled at the finish.</li><li>"The young man Gervonta 'Tank' Davis has some serious venom in that backhand shot," Conor McGregor said. "Incredible!"</li><li>McGregor's whiskey business Proper no. Twelve had bought real estate on the Premier Boxing Champions ring, and so the Irishman's brand could be seen on the canvas, in the corner, and on the ropes.</li></ul>Conor McGregor marveled at the "incredible" Gervonta Davis after the American boxer scored a "vicious" knockout win at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday.Insider reported that <a href="https://www.insider.com/watch-gervonta-davis-score-starbuilding-ko-over-leo-santa-cruz-2020-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the heavy-hitting American boxer took another big step to superstardom with his horrifying knockout win</a> over the Mexican fighter Leo Santa Cruz.And it was not long after victory when the former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor provided rare commentary on boxing."My lord! What a vicious uppercut that was," McGregor tweeted."Praying for the health and safety of Santa Cruz there. The young man 'Tank' Davis has some serious venom in that backhand shot. Incredible!"McGregor's whiskey brand Proper no. Twelve bought real estate on the Premier Boxing Champions ring, and so the Irishman's brand could be seen on the ropes, the canvas, and in the corner.After Santa Cruz recovered from the heavy defeat, <a href="https://twitter.com/leosantacruz2/status/1322773330680664064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he tweeted</a>: "We didn't get the win, but I'm okay. Tough fight and congrats to Gervonta Davis on his victory."Thanks to the fans for all their support for me and my family."<a href="https://twitter.com/Gervontaa/status/1322784495930658816" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Said Davis</a>: "I'm glad you ok and your dad ok. Thank you for the opportunity to share the ring with a warrior. I'm forever grateful."Victory enhanced Davis' flawless professional boxing record to 24 wins unbeaten (23 knockouts).Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/watch-gervonta-davis-score-starbuilding-ko-over-leo-santa-cruz-2020-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heavy-hitting American boxer Gervonta Davis takes another big step to superstardom with a horrifying KO win</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mike-tyson-roy-jones-jr-annoyed-fighting-2-minute-rounds-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are annoyed their boxing exhibition will have 2-minute rounds, as they think they're 'for women'</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/regis-prograis-on-zion-williamson-pelicans-adrien-broner-title-fight-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American boxer Regis Prograis had an omen ahead of his only loss but now dreams of mega fights in his home city</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mario-barrios-want-to-trade-punches-the-fighter-i-am-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boxer Mario Barrios will defy his trainers because he's hellbent on providing a fan-friendly fight</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/ramla-ali-meghan-markles-favorite-boxer-makes-pro-debut-saturday-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meghan Markle's favorite boxer, Ramla Ali, makes her professional debut during a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/lopez-an-overnight-sensation-after-scoring-a-great-boxing-win-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>

Conor McGregor marveled at the 'incredible' Gervonta Davis after the American boxer scored a 'vicious' knockout

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="2185641" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Naoya-Inoue">Naoya Inoue</keyword> advanced his unbeaten record to 20 wins on Saturday with the 17th knockout of his career struck against <keyword id="441450" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Jason-Maloney">Jason Maloney</keyword>.</li><li>The bout took place in <keyword id="2349386" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="top-rank">Top Rank</keyword>'s sanitized bubble in Las Vegas and highlights Inoue's reputation as one of the world's best boxers today.</li><li>Mikaela Mayer also featured on the show, outpointing her opponent Ewa Brodnicka to earn the WBO female junior lightweight world championship.</li><li>Watch the highlights of Inoue's seventh-round victory below.</li></ul>Naoya Inoue scored a brutal knockout on Halloween, thumping Jason Moloney in the seventh-round of a Top Rank-promoted event in Las Vegas.One of the best boxers in the world today, Inoue entered the MGM Grand bubble one year after his last outing — one in which he won and claimed the World <keyword id="6362171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Boxing">Boxing</keyword> Super Series bantamweight championship.Against Maloney, he went to work straight away, hitting the Australian with head-popping uppercuts, body-bending straight rights, and a counter left hand which floored Maloney in the sixth round.In the seventh, the finish came when Inoue cracked a precise right into Maloney's face, which buckled his body, weakening his legs, and left him down for the count.Maloney attempted to rise as the referee Kenny Bayless counted over his body but he could barely get to his knees before dizziness overwhelmed him.It was all over. Inoue had won.Watch highlights from Inoue's knockout victory here:Inoue advanced his professional boxing record to 20 wins unbeaten (17 knockouts) with the win, and said: "The final punch, the finishing punch, I'm very happy and satisfied with that punch." Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum said: "The Monster is a special fighter. I haven't seen a young fighter like that in a long time. And credit to Jason Moloney for fighting like a warrior. He gave it his absolute best."Elsewhere on the card, Mikaela Mayer beat Ewa Brodnicka by unanimous decision to win the WBO female junior lightweight world championship.After outpointing her opponent, Mayer said: "I want to unify this division. I won't want to wait around. I want to do it right away. Terri Harper told me to get a belt. Eddie Hearn told me to get a belt."I have the WBO belt now, so let's make that fight happen. I want Terri Harper next."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/watch-gervonta-davis-score-starbuilding-ko-over-leo-santa-cruz-2020-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heavy-hitting American boxer Gervonta Davis takes another big step to superstardom with a horrifying KO win</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/conor-mcgregor-marveled-at-gervonta-davis-after-his-vicious-knockout-2020-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor marveled at the 'incredible' Gervonta Davis after the American boxer scored a 'vicious' knockout</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mike-tyson-roy-jones-jr-annoyed-fighting-2-minute-rounds-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are annoyed their boxing exhibition will have 2-minute rounds, as they think they're 'for women'</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/regis-prograis-on-zion-williamson-pelicans-adrien-broner-title-fight-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American boxer Regis Prograis had an omen ahead of his only loss but now dreams of mega fights in his home city</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/ramla-ali-meghan-markles-favorite-boxer-makes-pro-debut-saturday-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meghan Markle's favorite boxer, Ramla Ali, makes her professional debut during a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday</a>

Naoya Inoue, nicknamed 'Monster,' scored a scary knockout on Halloween boxing against Jason Moloney

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Gervonta "Tank" Davis shook off a number of <keyword id="1079193" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Leo-Santa-Cruz">Leo Santa Cruz</keyword>'s shots to score a stunning sixth-round knockout Saturday.</li><li>It was a one-punch knockout that strengthens the American's reputation as a heavy-hitting boxer — a mini Mike Tyson.</li><li>Those close to Davis expect big things from the American fighter.</li><li><keyword id="268411" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Showtime">Showtime</keyword> <keyword id="6356028" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="sports">Sports</keyword> president Stephen Espinoza recently told Insider that Davis will "become one of the two or three faces in this sport."</li><li>Watch the knockout right here.</li></ul>The heavy-hitting American boxer <keyword id="4264214" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="gervonta-davis">Gervonta Davis</keyword> took another big step to superstardom with a horrifying knockout win.A Floyd Mayweather protege, backed by Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe and the Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza, much has been said about the kind of trajectory Davis can enjoy to the top of world <keyword id="6362171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Boxing">boxing</keyword>.And on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Davis showed that he is not just a product of promotional hype as he shook off Santa Cruz's shots and knocked the Mexican out with a nasty, sixth-round uppercut.Victory in the 130-pound match ensured Davis retained his WBA titles in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions and enhanced his reputation as a mini Mike Tyson.Mayweather had objected to that moniker this week by saying Davis - nicknamed "Tank" - has other skills aside from his ferocious power."A lot of people don't know that 'Tank''s boxing skill is really better than his power," he said during a virtual press conference.But in front of a socially-distant crowd in Texas, the 25-year-old fighter showed off the thing he does best — and that's forcing opponents to wake up with bruises, headaches, and concussions.Watch the knockout here:Watch an alternative angle of the finish here:<h2>Davis is on his way to boxing superstardom if he's not there already</h2>Davis is becoming one of the faces of global boxing.Regis Prograis, who won a third-round stoppage earlier at the same event, told Insider last week that Davis is "a killer … a little killer."Mario Barrios, who secured a sixth-round win, told us: "He's a very intelligent boxer, and very explosive. He's got one-punch knockout power and will walk you into any punch at any time."<div type="image" title="Gervonta Davis knocks out Leo Santa Cruz" height="738" width="1000" msid="78981018" hostid="261"></div>The Showtime executive Espinoza will be delighted that Davis — one of the jewels in the <keyword id="9692340" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="premier-boxing-champions">Premier Boxing Champions</keyword> stable — secured a highlight-reel moment that will be re-shared by the million on social media."The sky is the limit for him with what we've seen over the last year," Espinoza recently told Insider."We've seen him break into two brand new markets in Baltimore and Atlanta that hadn't had boxing, at that level, in decades."It's been a while since we've seen someone at 23, 24 years old that can go throughout the country, Atlanta, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and generate that kind of enthusiasm.""It's some magic," Espinoza told us last month. "Like with Mayweather in his early years, Roy Jones, Tyson. Tyson was easy. He was a bulldozer clearing everything in his path."It's been a while since we've seen someone like "Tank" spring on the scene and position himself to become one of the two or three faces in this sport."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/mike-tyson-roy-jones-jr-annoyed-fighting-2-minute-rounds-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are annoyed their boxing exhibition will have 2-minute rounds, as they think they're 'for women'</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/regis-prograis-on-zion-williamson-pelicans-adrien-broner-title-fight-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American boxer Regis Prograis had an omen ahead of his only loss but now dreams of mega fights in his home city</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mario-barrios-want-to-trade-punches-the-fighter-i-am-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boxer Mario Barrios will defy his trainers because he's hellbent on providing a fan-friendly fight</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/ramla-ali-meghan-markles-favorite-boxer-makes-pro-debut-saturday-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meghan Markle's favorite boxer, Ramla Ali, makes her professional debut during a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/lopez-an-overnight-sensation-after-scoring-a-great-boxing-win-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">23-year-old American Teofimo Lopez becomes a mainstream sporting sensation by scoring one of boxing's great wins</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="10201630" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="regis-prograis">Regis Prograis</keyword> had an omen ahead of the only loss of his pro career — a knife-edge defeat to Josh Taylor, last year.</li><li>He's now dreaming of big-money fights and hopes to bring a world title bout to New Orleans at a time he hopes the city's NBA side, the Pelicans, reach a playoff spot.</li><li>Prograis fights Juan Heraldez in front of an expected 11,000 socially-distant fans at the Alamodome in San Antonio.</li><li>Victory, he hopes, will tee up a rematch against Taylor, a marquee event against Adrien Broner, or even a big fight versus Teofimo Lopez.</li></ul>American boxer Regis Prograis had an omen ahead of his only loss but is now dreaming of mega fights in New Orleans.Prograis engaged Josh Taylor in a fight of the year contender in 2019, slugging away until he had disfigured the Scotsman so badly his eye had swollen like a baseball. "I really messed that eye up," he told Insider last week.It was one of the most significant <keyword id="6362171" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Boxing">boxing</keyword> matches of the year, bringing together two world champions in the super lightweight division, fighting for the coveted Muhammad Ali trophy for the World Boxing Super Series championship.But hours before the bout, Prograis had an omen. He foresaw that he'd be on the plane, flying back home, next to an empty seat. There would be no world titles and no trophies — just a cold and lonely sadness.Prograis said he "felt empty" in the locker room after the knife-edge decision loss. His omen earlier that day had become his reality."I feel like I won the fight. It was just his night. It was close, I wouldn't say they robbed me … but if it was here, I would have gotten the [win]."I had an omen the day of the fight. I didn't tell anybody. I just had a feeling I was going to get back on the plane without the Muhammad Ali trophy."I had a feeling of being empty, but I knew I wasn't going to lose the fight. And that's exactly what happened. He got the decision, but it was fairly controversial and a close fight that I felt like I won."<h2>It was all a dream; Prograis wants mega-bouts in New Orleans</h2><div type="image" title="Josh Taylor eye" height="617" width="825" msid="78972939" hostid="261"></div>Prograis fights Saturday for the first time since that defeat to Taylor, the only loss in his pro career, taking on Juan Heraldez in a 140-pound match at the Alamodome in San Antonio.It is a Premier Boxing Champions organized event broadcast on Showtime pay-per-view, and will have a partial fan allowance for up to 11,000 people inside the stadium.Though Prograis weighed-in slightly over the super lightweight limit Friday, he told Insider that he wants to continue campaigning in the division until he reclaims a championship in that weight class.He said he has unfinished business at super lightweight before he makes an inevitable move to 147-pounds, where he dreams of bringing big-money fights to New Orleans."I just want to get past Juan Heraldez, then of course they got the Adrien Broner fight out there. Teofimo Lopez has been saying he'd be willing to come up and fight me. There's a Taylor rematch."There's a lot of big money fights out there for me. Huge fights. Whatever comes … the best opportunity, that's the one I'll take. I want to become a champion again at 140 before I go up to 147.Should Prograis advance through the world rankings, one thing he would love to do is bring a championship bout to the 18,000 capacity Smoothie King Center, home of the New Orleans Pelicans NBA team, or the 75,000 seater stadium Superdome, which is where the Saints NFL team plays its home games."Once I get another fight, like Adrien Broner, we could do it at the Smoothie King or the Superdome. I always wanted to fight in either one of those. That's a dream come true for me."Prograis has fought twice in the city's Lakefront Arena, which is a three minute drive from Prograis' childhood home.But fighting in a place like the Smoothie King Center, at a time when the Pelicans franchise is being built around the basketball phenom Zion Williamson, is something the Houston-based Louisianan boxer hopes materializes in the near future."That dude Zion is amazing and very, very explosive. We're glad to have him at the Pelicans. There's a lot of good teams, man, the LA Lakers just won again."Zion, man … he looks unstoppable, so if they can put a good team together, hopefully they can go to the playoffs and win the championship for New Orleans."If the Pelicans reached the playoffs and Prograis brought a money fight to New Orleans at the same time, few would be happier than the 31-year-old."That would be huge. Huge for New Orleans, man. Just try to bring the city back. Everything slowed down because of the corona. A lot of canceled events."The city thrives on tourism and we got to bring that back. If Zion can take them to the playoffs and if I can have a world title fight, that would be equally great."<h2>First Prograis must dispatch Saturday opponent Juan Heraldez</h2><div type="image" title="Zion Wililamson, Pelicans" height="1333" width="2000" msid="78972941" hostid="261"></div>His Saturday bout against the unbeaten 30-year-old fighter Juan Heraldez is only a two-hour drive from his current home in Houston.The event was originally supposed to take place in Connecticut without fans, but has been moved to the Alamodome to accommodate 11,000 people socially-distant around the huge stadium. "It couldn't have worked out better," Prograis told us.He said he struggled to answer questions when reporters would ask about the prospect of no fans, as he feels fan-driven atmospheres make boxing the sport it is, but now there's going to be a fan allowance he's relieved.The coronavirus messed with a lot of Prograis' plans as he's had four fights fall through this year, enduring four training camps. "I've been training the whole time and I can't wait to get back in the ring," he said, exciting to finally be able to punch someone's head in."I've watched a few of Heraldez's fights," he said. "What I take from watching him is I don't think he's on the level I'm on — the world championship level."I've been training like I'm fighting the best fighter in the world, like a maniac, training my ass off."I want to be back at the top, a champion again at 140, before going to 147. That's my mindset."<h2>'I'm the biggest puncher at 140-pounds'</h2><div type="image" title="Regis Prograis, boxing" height="1333" width="2000" msid="78972943" hostid="261"></div>Prograis feels he has two qualities which set him apart from all others in his division — he says he is not only the biggest puncher at 140-pounds, but he also has the greatest ability to withstand shots thrown by his opponents.Heraldez is just "a very normal fighter," according to Prograis."I've been sparring with people I think are way better and of course he's never fought anyone like me before, my defense, my power."It's like the great Mike Tyson said, 'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.' And I think he's going to come out with a plan of trying to establish things, but the first good shot I land on him, all that goes out the window because it's going to hurt."I feel like I'm the biggest puncher at 140, even as far as statistics go. I'm pretty sure I have the strongest chin, also. Once he hits me and feels like damn, I can't hurt him, it's going to be a reality check and then it will be over from there."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/ramla-ali-meghan-markles-favorite-boxer-makes-pro-debut-saturday-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meghan Markle's favorite boxer, Ramla Ali, makes her professional debut during a Matchroom-promoted event Saturday</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mario-barrios-want-to-trade-punches-the-fighter-i-am-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boxer Mario Barrios will defy his trainers because he's hellbent on providing a fan-friendly fight</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/mike-tyson-hits-so-hard-he-could-kill-trainer-said-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson's trainer said he thought the fighter could 'kill somebody' when he first felt his right hook</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/lopez-an-overnight-sensation-after-scoring-a-great-boxing-win-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">23-year-old American Teofimo Lopez becomes a mainstream sporting sensation by scoring one of boxing's great wins</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/saul-canelo-alvarez-situation-is-chaos-showtime-boss-says-2020-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canelo Alvarez could become boxing's greatest free agent, and Showtime's president says he'd 'like nothing more' than to sign him</a>

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