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Top 3 Active Pound for Pound Boxers from Puerto Rico

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Despite the relatively small territorial size of the Caribbean island, along with being a sovereign state of the United States, the proud sporting traditions of Puerto Rico are very much our own. When it comes to boxing, this couldn’t be any clearer, having produced numerous pugilistic icons and world champions over the years. Boxing is an intrinsic part of Puerto Rican sporting culture, which also makes it popular when it comes to backing our favorite fighters, whenever they step into the ring. This also makes it worthwhile seeking out the…

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Jake Paul & Amanda Serrano Will Headline MSG in August

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Following the cancellation of his bout versus Tommy Fury on December 18, 2021, scheduled to be held in Tampa, Florida, Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions have now confirmed the rescheduling of this grudge match set to take place on August 6 at Madison Square Garden. Jake Paul is a social media star turned boxer who’s been widely criticized for his hand-selected opponents with zero connection to the boxing world as well as non-existent pro records. However, critics could be silenced if he can defeat Fury, who was forced…

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Felix Trinidad – World Boxing Legend from Puerto Rico

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Tito Trinidad – Childhood, Professional Boxing, Life After Sports Career Felix Juan Trinidad was born on January 10, 1973 in Fajardo, a small town in Puerto Rico. Felix Sr., his father, was a professional boxer with the Puerto Rican featherweight champion belt and along with Salvador Sanchez, another famous boxer, was one of the most promising athletes in the country. Having opened his own sports school after completing his career, Trinidad took his son as his student. Having begun to study the art of fighting, the young athlete won the…

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