Carson, July 13th, 2019- One year and 364 days ago I sat amazed in the Belasco Theater media row at the grit of Rene Alvarado. Brought in as an opponent for an up and coming hard charger from Venezuela with aspirations to become the next superstar. Alvarado didn’t read the script saying he was supposed … More Gutierrez Holds the Gate Closed
Indio CA, June 21st, 2019- Andrew Cancio 21-4-2 15KOs took matters into his own hands again, dispatching Puerto Rican rival Alberto Machado in three rounds Friday night at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio. “I felt disrespected, it wasn’t a fluke. I’m ready for all the other other champions”. Cancio alluded to the media’s treatment of … More Cancio Erases any Doubts, Stops Machado
Under the Hand Wraps returns with “El Chango” Andrew Cancio. The Everyman relatable to the blue collar class of America stunned the boxing world when he stopped Alberto Machado to win the WBA Junior Lightweight world title in February 2019. Cancio opens up about maintaining a full-time job to take care of his family while … More Under the Hand Wraps: “El Chango” Andrew Cancio
When opportunity knocks, answer the door. Fresh off a knockout victory over Alexander Dimitrenko on April 20th, Andy Ruiz Jr. is presented with a massive opportunity to face heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, after Jarrell Miller tested positive for PED’s. Ruiz, a massive underdog presents a different style and challenge to Joshua that sets the stage … More Under the Hand Wraps: Andy Ruiz Jr.
PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NEV. (May 4, 2019) — Boxing’s pound-for-pound superstar attraction Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin announced that he has selected Johnathon Banks to be his new trainer. Banks, who is no stranger to the pressure of working on boxing’s biggest stages, has worked the corners of unified heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko and undisputed welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus, just … More GOLOVKIN CHOOSES BANKS AS TRAINER
Shawn Porter and Yordenis Ugas held a media workout today at Churchill Boxing Gym in Santa Monica, CA ahead of their fight this Saturday, March 9th at Dignity Health Sports Park (The StubHub). Also working out and giving interviews were Francisco “Chia” Santana and Abel Ramos who will be squaring off in the televised co-main … More SHAWN PORTER “HE’S NEVER FOUGHT ON MY LEVEL”
UTHW Returns with Phoenix Arizona’s David “El Badera Roja” Benavidez. A year has passed since the former WBC Champion has entered the ring amidst a controversial positive test for drugs. David finds himself in uncharted territory as he fights his way back to a world championship.
It was a hot time in the old town this Saturday in Indio. Fantasy Springs was on and cracking see how it went down.
David Benavidez returns to UTHW after a tumultuous year that included a dominant win establishing himself as an elite level champion, only to lose his title after a positive test for cocaine. Benavidez tackles the subject head on as he prepares for his return to the ring in March 2019. Set your notifications for the … More Under the Hand Wraps: David Benavidez [TRAILER]
Time to shake up this boxing media thing in 2019