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      Ryan Garcia vs Emmanuel Tagoe LIVE REACTION: Garcia remains UNDEFEATED following a dominant display over Tagoe

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      LIGHTWEIGHT sensation Ryan Garcia kept his unbeaten streak intact with a dominant display over Emmanuel Tagoe. The Flash, 23, hadn’t fought since January 2021 when he took the vacant WBC interim lightweight title by beating Luke Campbell.
      But Garcia left the judges with no choice other than to present him with the victory having left his Ghanaian opponent battered and bruised by round 12.

      Results: Ryan Garcia bt Emmanuel Tagoe, Shane Mosley Jr bt Gabriel Rosado, Marlen Esparza bt Naoko Fujioka, Azat Hovhannisyan bt Dagoberto Aguero.
      Main card US start time: 9pm EST/6pm PST
      Main card UK start time: 2am BST
      TV/Live stream: DAZN

      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
      Garcia wins comeback bout
      Ryan Garcia marked his return to the boxing ring with a near-shutout on the cards against Emmanuel Tagoe.
      The American lightweight sensation last fought in January 2021, knocking out Britain’s Luke Campbell in seven rounds.

      But a battle with his mental health and injuries saw him sidelined for 15 months until he finally marked his comeback.
      And he did so against stubborn Ghanian Tagoe, who looked to survive the fight over the 12 round distance.
      But it saw Garcia, who scored a knockdown in round two, emerge victorious unanimously on the cards.
      He said: “I got nothing but respect for Tagoe, he fought a hard fight.
      “I think if I would have started pressing him harder in the beginning of the fight, I would’ve got him out of there.
      “But what can I say? I had to track him down, it was a new experience cutting the ring off with a guy who was in a fight to survive.”
      Garcia, 23, made a sharp start to the fight after a right hand bundled Tagoe, 33, to the floor.
      But he failed to follow it up and force a stoppage in a sign of things to come later on.
      Garcia would go on to control the fight throughout the rest of the rounds, throwing heavy left hooks and right hands.
      But Tagoe was keen to grab, hold and move as he evaded engaging in a firefight.
      It saw Garcia repeatedly back up Tagoe but fail to land a decisive blow despite threatening a few times.
      As the fight went to the cards, it saw the lightweight contender win wide on and secure his first win with new trainer Joe Goosen.
      Veteran Goosen was brought in to replace Canelo Alvarez’s esteemed coach Eddy Reynoso.
      Garcia said: “It felt great man, I was super comfortable with him in the ring.
      “I love Joe, we have a great relationship and I got nothing but love for him. He’s just the best guy.”
      Ger joking
      Ryan Garcia refuses to challenge long-time rival Gervonta Davis in the ring.
      “In the past, I’m always with the callouts but I’ve grown, I’ve matured Im going to let my team handle it.
      “I’m going to let all my coaches – and when it’s on, it’s on. As of right now, I’m going to trust my team going forward.”

      Garcia vs Tagoe
      This was Garcia’s first fight with his new coach Joe Goosen, who replaced Eddy Reynoso, Canelo Alvarez’s trainer.
      Garcia says: “It felt great man, I was super comfortable with him in the ring. I love Joe, we have a great relationship and I got nothing but love for him.
      “He’s just the best guy.”
      Garcia reacts
      Garcia says: “I got nothing but respect for Tagoe, he fought a hard fight.
      “I think if I would have started pressing him harder in the beginning of the fight, I would’ve got him out of there.
      “But what can I say? I had to track him down, it was a new experience cutting the ring off with a guy who was in a fight to survive.”
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Ryan Garcia is in the ring already celebrating with his daughter.
      But the judges officially score the bout: 119-108 (x2), 118-109 to your winner by unanimous decision, Ryan Garcia.
      The American prospect can now look towards bigger and better things.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 12 – Lovely little left hook clips Tagoe, it’s been a honey shot of Garcia’s all fight.
      Garcia has Tagoe pinned into the corner and is still looking for the KO shot.
      We go into the judges scorecards after 12 fairly one-sided rounds.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 11 – All one-way traffic as Garcia walks Tagoe down, looking to land a big right hand or left hook.
      The Ghanian is staying in there but has been second best all fight.
      We head into the 12th and final round with Ryan Garcia well ahead.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 10 – Tagoe is backed up against the ropes but he lands some shots over the top.
      Big right hand stuns Tagoe! He holds on as Garcia looks to pile on the pressure.
      Big round for Garcia, who almost forced through his second knockdown of the fight.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 9 – Right hand drives right through Tagoe’s guard but the Ghanian walks forward.
      Couple big shots land for Garcia but he lunges in and smothers his work.
      Right hand looks to have slightly wobbled Tagoe on the bell.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 8 – Garcia is winging in big right hands over the top but Tagoe is dipping underneath.
      Good combination lands for Garcia, who is desperately coming forward trying to land a big right hand.
      Tagoe is defending well but not coming back with eye catching work of his own.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 7 – Couple left hooks over the top land for Tagoe.
      But Garcia comes back with a double left hand of his own in response.
      Garcia lets his hands go towards the end of the round but Tagoe covers up well in defence.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 6 – Garcia walks Tagoe down and lands a combination to head and body.
      Couple chopping right hands for Garcia as Tagoe tries to duck and dodge.
      The American is letting his power punches go more as we head into the second half.
      Garcia vs Tagoe
      Round 5 – Garcia pushes Tageo back as the aggressor.
      Tagoe lands a right hand but it provides a response from Garcia.
      Another round banked for Garcia, who was active with his jab and to the body.
      TOTT
      Here is how the two headliners compare ahead of the main event.
      Ring walks coming up NEXT.

      No average Joe
      Ryan Garcia confirmed he is out of his fog by enjoying a joke about trainer Joe Goosen’s favourite fashion faux pas
      Garcia laughed: “Yeah it was definitely his Canadian tuxedo which really sealed the job for me!
      “No, really I have a connection with Joe from the amateurs when I was 17 and he was training me a little bit.
      “Joe is an old school guy and I feel like I am an old school soul when it comes to the game. We just have a good chemistry and I think that was why I picked him.
      “Joe and AJ probably would have been a great fit. Joe can bring a lot out of you, a lot of grit. He is one of those old school trainers, like Cus D’Amato, just that rough type of person and for me I love that.”

      Belting idea
      Ryan Garcia’s hopes of a lightweight world title shot are on the backburner after undisputed champ George Kambosos accepted a June 5 clash with his King Ry’s famous 2-2 amateur rival Devin Haney.
      That clash has a rematch clause and former four-belt king Vasiliy Lomachenko is first inline for a crack at his old crowns, once the Ukraine legend finishes bravely fighting Russian invaders in his besieged home.
      But instead of getting down about the likely delay, Garcia is lining up a thriller with fellow KO artist Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.
      He said: “I am happy for the likes of Devin Haney and Kambosos, I am happy that they are getting it on, may the best man win.
      “But I am still a major player if they want to make a major fight down the line.
      “I think Tank is the most realistic super-fight out there for me because we both have connections to (US fight maker) Al Haymon and we can make something happen for sure.
      “We are big stars and we are the most exciting fighters on paper.
      “I don’t look too far ahead because every time I do it doesn’t happen. So now I just shut up and just destroy whoever it is in the ring with me.”
      Credit: Zuma Press
      Undercard action
      Shane Mosley Jr BEATS Gabe Rosado in the chief support.
      He earns a majority decision over Rosado over 12 rounds, to push himself onto world title contention.
      Up next, Ryan Garcia makes his anticipated return.

      No Shane in that
      Shane Mosley has had years of challengers queuing up to try and beat the son of a legend – but Gabe Rosado is not one of them.
      Rosado said: “I ain’t fighting his dad, I’m fighting his son.
      “For me, yeah they share the same name, but it’s not the same to me.
      “His father is a Hall of Famer, one of the greats of the game who I respect.
      “And it’s funny as when I was first offered the Mosley Jr fight, there was a part of me which was like, ‘Damn man, I don’t want to fight his son’.
      “But at the end of the day it’s just business, it’s not personal. It is what it is. We’re both grown men and we’re going to get it on, on the night.”
      Credit: Zuma Press
      Creed it & weep
      Creed star Gabriel Rosado has a “real-life Rocky story” fit for Hollywood – and is eyeing a world title to cap off his celebrated career.
      The American in 2015 starred in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky spin-off movie and featured as one of Michael B Jordan’s on-screen adversaries.
      The blockbuster movie received widespread acclaim but only years after its release does Rosado sit back and reflect on the experience.
      He told SunSport: “It was great, being from Philadelphia, Rocky is a Philadelphia story so to us it’s even more special.
      “I grew up watching the movie so when I got to be a part of it, it was just kind of like surreal.
      “But I think I appreciate it a little more now then I did at the time. At the time it was like, ‘This is cool’.
      “But as time goes by it’s like, ‘Yo, I really was a part of history, this is big’. So I appreciate it.”

      Gift of the Gabe
      Gabriel Rosado made his professional debut in 2006 and has been through it all in the ring.
      From challenging for world titles, sharing the ring with modern-day legends and even being robbed on the cards, he has seen and done it.
      It means if anyones career has been worthy of the big screen, it is probably Rosado’s.
      He said: “For sure, it’s like the real-life Rocky story, but we’re still pushing.
      “I still feel great, going back to 68’ and I really feel like we’re going to make a push in the division.”
      Rosado, who returns to the ring at super-middleweight against Shane Mosley Jr, warned he is not done yet, with a world title still in his sights.
      He added: “That’s the end goal. That’s what keeps me going and like I said, I’ve had a long career, 16-years going on 17.
      “The goal for me is to become a world champion. I was close in the last fight, it was close, competitive, dropped down to 160 which was tough.
      “I did it because in order to do great things you have to sacrifice.”

      Ryan’s reveal
      Before even landing a world title, Garcia had incredible fame – in the shape of almost 8million Instagram followers – that added pressure.
      “I think a lot of things were in play with what was happening to me,” he said. “I was struggling with anxiety and depression.
      “I don’t know if all that stuff plays a part, the pressure of being a boxer/influencer, but all I know is I noticed a problem and I fixed it.
      “It started with counselling. I went to see a therapist, I took the professional approach to it, making sure I got real professional help and then from there I just started understanding what anxiety really is – and depression too.
      “I just started talking to people and talking to people really helped me. It helped me understand what I was going through and understand that there’s a way out.
      “Hope does a lot for you and it helps you see a light at the end of the tunnel. I slowly but surely got myself out of the hole I was in.”
      Credit: Getty
      Garcia’s fightback
      Ryan Garcia believes his fight against anxiety and depression could have ended in a “trainwreck” if he had not seeked help.
      America’s 21-0 social media sensation will end a 15-month hiatus on Saturday against Emmanuel Tagoe.
      He took the break to save his life when his battle against mental health problems started to look like the first fight he couldn’t win.
      Since he climbed off the canvas to stop Luke Campbell in January 2021, Garcia has had professional help and changed from the Eddy Reynoso gym – which he shared with pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez – and teamed up with respected veteran Joe Goossen.
      And he confirms that unless he had taken drastic measures to break the vicious circle he was facing, the next stop was a terrifying first loss.
      “I couldn’t just keep on forcing myself to just get in the ring, get in the ring if I didn’t feel mentally right outside of the ring,” he said in a brave and emotional interview.
      “I took that time and I feel amazing now, I really feel it helped me stop a trainwreck and that’s what’s important.
      “If you’re not there mentally bad things can happen in that ring.”
      Credit: Rex
      Garcia vs Tagoe weigh-in
      Both Ryan Garcia and Emmanuel Tagoe looked in tremendous shape on the scales yesterday.

      Ryan Garcia – 138.8lbs
      Emmanuel Tagoe – 138.2lbs

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      What have both fighters said?
      Ryan Garcia: “I was struggling with anxiety and depression.
      “I don’t know if all that stuff plays a part – the pressure of being a boxer-influencer or whatnot – but all I know is I noticed a problem and I fixed it.
      “I made sure I was ok and I made the right decision for sure.
      “Now I can’t wait to be back in the ring on 9 April.”
      Emmanuel Tagoe: [My fans] know me well. They know what I can do.
      “I might need a translator to talk the talk. But in the ring Ryan, I can beat you.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      How to watch Garcia vs Tagoe

      You can catch all of the evening’s action live on DAZN.
      Coverage of the show will start at 8pm ET and 2am BST in the UK.
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      In Canada, a DAZN monthly subscription is $20, while an annual subscription is $150. 
      And viewers in the UK can subscribe from £7.99/month.

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      Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata LIVE REACTION: Stream, TV channel, full card updates for HUGE middleweight bout

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      GENNADY GOLOVKIN made an incredible comeback to lay Ryota Murata flat on his back in today’s main event.The Kazakh fighter hasn’t been in the ring since a 7th-round TKO over Kamil Szeremeta in December – and that was displayed in the earlier rounds.
      However, Golovkin, 40, redeemed himself in the ninth round with a lethal right hand which got the job done in Japan.

      Start time: 1pm
      TV/Live stream: DAZN
      Full card RESULTS: Gennady Golovkin bt Ryota Murata, Junto Nakatani bt Ryota Yamauchi – for WBO flyweight title, Shuichiro Yoshino bt Masayuki Ito, Kazuki Anaguchi bt Ryuji Yamamoto, Taiga Kato bt Hiroka Amaki

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      That’s all the coverage we have for Gennady Golovkin’s round-nine win over Japan’s Ryota Murata.
      Have a great weekend!
      Money shot
      The fight-ending punch.

      Golovkin praises Murata
      After the win, Golovkin expressed his “respect” for Murata on Twitter.
      The 40-year-old has also given his robe to his opponent.

      Yes he Can: Golovkin to face Canelo?
      Chinks started to show in Gennady Golovkin’s armour DESPITE securing a ninth-round knockout against Ryota Murata.
      The 40-year-old’s IBF world middleweight title was on the line, but as was Murata’s WBA belt.
      Murata was aggressive and Golovkin, who looked leggy at times, couldn’t get going.
      But the momentum changed in round six after Golovkin knocked Murata’s gumshield out of his mouth with a vicious overhand right.
      Golovkin’s second wind kicked in.
      The shot rocked Murata, who found himself backed up against the ropes.
      As the rounds went on, Golovkin could see victory was near and upped the intensity, knowing his opponent couldn’t keep up.
      And in round nine, the 42-1-1 big draw finished the fight with a right hand, knocking Murata to the floor.
      Murata’s corner threw the towel in to get their fighter out of there before more damage was done.
      The win potentially sets up a trilogy fight with legendary rival Canelo Alvarez.
      The first time the two met in 2017, the unified WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, Ring magazine, and lineal middleweight title fight ended a draw.
      But in 2018, Mexican Canelo handed Golovkin his first loss of his professional boxing career.
      Golovkin with Murata after the fightCredit: AFP
      Golovkin stops Murata in Round Nine
      Golovkin started the fight slow and it was Murata who controlled the early rounds.
      But the momentum changed in round six and Golovkin – who looked leggy early on – started to dominate.
      Murata simply gassed out and Golovkin’s speed was too much for him.
      A big right hand in Round Nine secured the WBA belt for the 40-year-old.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Nine
      BIG RIGHT HAND BY GOLOVKIN!
      Murata is backed up against the ropes and is barely holding on at the moment.
      Golovkin senses the end could be near.
      Another hard right hand by Golovkin… Murata has nothing left in the tank.
      Murata is not in a position to fight back.
      GOLOVKIN KNOCKS MURATA DOWN WITH A RIGHT HAND AND THE TOWEL IS THROWN IN!
      The 40-year-old is the unified middleweight champion of the world.
      Golovkin dominated from Round FiveCredit: AFP
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Eight
      Golovkin has Murata up against the ropes and is landing some powerful punches.
      He lands a good right hand and then follows it up with a left hook.
      No response by Murata.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Seven
      The body language of Murata is noticeably different.
      Golovkin is having great success with some overhand punches.
      Triple G’s second wind has kicked in and his intensity is wearing Murata down.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Six
      Golovkin KNOCKS the gumshield out of Murata’s mouth with an overhand right and the referee stops the fight.
      Murata is on the back foot at the moment.
      He has no response to Golovkin’s speed.
      It’s almost as if the pair have traded places and it’s Golovkin’s turn to take control.
      Very dominant round from Triple G.
      Golovkin looked leggy in the opening roundsCredit: AFP
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Five
      Golovkin is unloading on Murata in Round Five.
      The 40-year-old is using his jab well and looks in the fight for the first time today.
      He lands an uppercut before capping off the swift move with a left hook.
      Much stronger round from Golovkin.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Four
      Golovkin puts together a nice combination.
      He lands a body shot before following it up with a left hook.
      Murata is weathering Golovkin’s Fourth Round storm at the moment.
      WBA title holder Murata ends the round strong with a few good punches.
      Golovkin still looking a bit tired.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Three
      Golovkin, who’s undoubtedly annoyed with his start, tries to land a nice combination.
      The IBF title holder lands a body shot and then follow it up with an uppercut.
      However, his punches aren’t troubling Murata as the moment.
      Golovkin looks a bit leggy.
      Murata lands a nice one-two to Golovkin’s body.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round Two
      Golovkin comes out fighting at the start of Round Two.
      The 40-year-old is managing to get up close and personal with Murata.
      The pair exchange some punches in the middle of the ring.
      Murata seems to be targeting Golovkin’s body.
      Golovkin lands a good left hook with a minute to go but Murata stands strong.
      Golovkin vs Murata – Round One
      Murata starts Round One well.
      The Japan fighter is using his significant reach advantage, keeping Golovkin at distance.
      It has been a really impressive start by Murata, who lands a good hook to the body.
      Golovkin is trying to settle but his opponent isn’t letting him.
      Golovkin makes his way to the ring
      Here he is. Gennady Golovkin is making his way to the ring.
      The 40-year-old is looking to snatch the WBA title from Murata to go alongside his IBF belt.
      Golovkin only has one loss to his name and that came against the great Canelo Alvarez back in 2018.
      If Golovkin gets through today’s fight, will he look to call out Canelo?
      He has one draw and one loss against the Mexican.
      Stick around to find out.
      Ring walks happening NOW
      Japan’s biggest boxing star, Ryoto Murata, is making his way to the ring inside the Super Arena.
      The WBA title holder, 36, is hoping to claim a big scalp in front of his home crowd.
      Murata has 16 wins to his name with 13 of those coming by knockout… impressive.
      Golovkin vs Murata next
      The WBA and IBF world middleweight title fight between Gennady Golovkin and home favourite Ryoto Murata is up NEXT.
      Golovkin has only ever lost ONE bout in his 43-fight career.
      The loss came to the legendary Canelo Alvarez back in 2018.
      Murata has just two losses to his name but has considerably less fights under his belt.
      The Nara-born fighter only has 18 fights to his name.
      Nearly 40,000 people will be inside the Super Arena for this mega fight!
      ‘Most important fight’
      Gennady Golovkin has insisted that taking on Ryoto Murata “is the most important fight.”
      He said: “Murata is the most important fight. Period. I do not look ahead.
      “I have been fully invested in training for the fight I have in front of me. I have too much respect for Murata and his body of work.
      My focus is on him and winning his title. That is why I am in Japan. I look forward to fighting in a packed arena. I have missed that energy.
      “It is going to be exciting because we both have similar styles of fighting.
      “We are both power punchers, we are aggressive, and we come forward.
      “Diamonds cut diamonds and on Saturday, there will be two diamonds in the ring.
      “It will be a boxing gift to the fans. I expect it to be the fight of the year.”
      Golovkin was full of praise for MurataCredit: GETTY
      Title defence
      Shuichiro Yoshino defended his lightweight titles against Masayuki Ito.
      And Junto Nakatani made light work of challenger Ryota Yamauchi, stopping him in Round Eight.
      Nakantani defends his WBO flyweight title and also made it SIX knockout victories in a row.
      Good afternoon
      Welcome to SunSport’s live blog for Gennady Golovkin and Ryoto Murata’s world middleweight title fight in Saitama, Japan.
      The 40-year-old is taking on WBA title holder Murata, who is four years his junior.
      Golovkin insists his age won’t play a factor in this huge title fight.
      He told PA: “There are advantages and drawbacks that come with age.
      “I see all the changes as positive. I get smarter, I get more experienced and age gives me an additional edge.
      “Time flies and the older you get the faster it goes. I continue to stick to my traditional training approach and when we get in the ring, we’ll see the results.
      I wouldn’t point out any particular goal that I’m still trying to achieve.
      “I’ve achieved a lot and learned a lot during my career. I feel very comfortable in my current position.
      I’ve been in boxing pretty much throughout my entire life. I feel in top form and if there is demand, if there are interesting offers, you’ll continue to see me in the ring.”
      The main event ring walk is expected to start at 1.10PM, so don’t go anywhere!
      Middleweight IBF world champion Golovkin and middleweight WBA champion MurataCredit: AFP
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      Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata: UK start time TODAY, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Tokyo fight night

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      GENNADY GOLOVKIN is back and set to face Ryota Murata in a big middleweight unification match-up. The Kazakh fighter hasn’t been in the ring since a 7th-round TKO over Kamil Szeremeta in December 2020.
      Golovkin is one of boxing’s longest-reigning championsCredit: Getty
      And it’s been an even longer layoff for Murata, who last fought a year before that against Steven Butler.
      Golovkin holds the IBF strap at 160lbs while Murata has the WBA title around his waist, but only one man can leave Japan with both belts.
      When is Golovkin vs Murata?
      Golovkin’s big unification clash with Japanese fighter Murata will take place on Saturday, April 9.
      The fight will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
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      The main card will get underway from 10am UK time, with the ring-walks for the main event set for 12.30pm.
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      Golovkin vs Murata will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      DAZN cost £7.99-a-month to subscribe to in the UK.

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      Ryan Garcia’s opponent Emmanuel Tagoe went from losing debut at 16 with NO boxing experience to 32-fight winning streak

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      EMMANUEL TAGOE was only 16 when he was first thrust into the boxing business without any experience in the sport. Now, he is unbeaten in 32 fights over 18 years and faces American star Ryan Garcia live on DAZN this Saturday.
      Ryan Garcia next to opponent Emmanuel TagoeCredit: Instagram @goldenboy
      Emmanuel Tagoe is unbeaten in 32 fights and 18 yearsCredit: Matchroom Boxing
      But for Tagoe, boxing has not been all glitz and glamour and could have ended before it even got started.
      The Ghanian was just a teenager when he was approached to take part in a professional boxing bout in Accra, his home capital.
      But the offer came while Tagoe had NO prior boxing training, with street fighting his only form of combat experience at the time.
      He went on to lose to countryman Lante Addy in round five of a scheduled eight – his first and only career loss.
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      Recalling his debut, Tagoe, 33, told SunSport: “At that time, I didn’t know anything about boxing.
      “I didn’t fight amateur before, I didn’t know anything about boxing.
      “I was told I would be on television, I was like, ‘OK, I like that people can see me on television’.
      “But I entered the ring and I thought this guy can’t do anything to me. But the way I knew how to fight was from street fights.”
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      Tagoe would be inspired by the loss and vowed never to taste defeat again.
      He said: “I did my best but I didn’t get the win. After that I was focussed on boxing and proved everybody wrong.
      “That mentality stayed in my mind but boxing styles are different to street fights. That’s why I started learning boxing.
      “I polished my mistakes and after that I told myself, ‘I don’t want to lose again’.
      “I hate losing and that’s why I focused myself and pushed myself hard.”
      Tagoe would go on to fight full-time – training with actual coaches – and won Ghanian and African titles while doing so.
      After 21 consecutive victories over a nine-year period, the former super-featherweight made his US debut.
      Emmanuel Tagoe has won Ghanian and African titlesCredit: Instagram @official_emmanueltagoe
      He beat Gerardo Robles in August 2013 to announce himself to the Stateside market.
      Tagoe – nicknamed The Gameboy – won once more in America and now prepares to challenge on their most touted prospects in Garcia, 23.
      His journey from beaten debutant to world-title contender is a story even veteran manager Peter Kahn has not experienced before.
      Kahn said: “This is a first for me regarding working with a fighter who has had this unique path to the biggest fight of his career.
      “Although there is no world title on the line, it is being treated as such.
      “Emmanuel has endured a lot over the past few years and has been very patient.
      “It’s up to him to make it count against Ryan Garcia. He has been well prepared and has had a solid training camp.”
      Emmanuel Tagoe lost his boxing debut in 2004 aged 16
      Emmanuel Tagoe has a journey worthy of Hollywood
      Tagoe was last year considered as an opponent for Garcia, but the popular lightweight instead chose to face Britain’s Luke Campbell, 34.
      The fight has been brewing ever since and will finally be settled inside the Alamodome stadium in Texas.
      Tagoe said: “Ryan Garcia’s a good boxer, I know Ryan Garcia. He has everything but I know everyone can lose to ‘The Gameboy’.
      “I can manage Ryan Garcia and beat him very simply. Everyone can appreciate my style of boxing.
      “I think I’ll show Ryan Garcia different boxing.”
      For the last four years Tagoe has been coached by trainer Javiel Centeno in Florida.
      Emmanuel Tagoe with his coach Javiel Centeno
      It is also the adopted US home of George Kambosos Jr, 28, who in November stunned Teofimo Lopez, 24, to become unified champ.
      The Aussie, who fights Devin Haney, 23, in an undisputed clash in June, is a long-time sparring partner of Tagoe’s.
      And Kambosos’ upset victory to claim the lightweight belts also acts as motivation for Tagoe, who is an 8/1 underdog against Garcia.
      He said: “I will do the same thing. But the way I do it will be different.
      “I know George very well. I know what George can do, he’s good, I’ve sparred George several times, over 100 rounds.
      “George knows me very well, I wish him good luck in the Devin Haney fight.”
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      Gabriel Rosado starred in Creed and has ‘real-life Rocky story’ fit for Hollywood but eyes world title to cap off career

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      CREED star Gabriel Rosado has a “real-life Rocky story” fit for Hollywood – and is eyeing a world title to cap off his celebrated career. The American in 2015 starred in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky spin-off movie and featured as one of Michael B Jordan’s on-screen adversaries.
      Sylvester Stallone pictured with Gabe RosadoCredit: @KingGabRosado
      Sylvester Stallone on the set of Creed with Sylvester StalloneCredit: @KingGabRosado
      Michael B Jordan and Gabe Rosado starring in CreedCredit: Twitter
      The blockbuster movie received widespread acclaim but only years after its release does Rosado sit back and reflect on the experience.
      He told SunSport: “It was great, being from Philadelphia, Rocky is a Philadelphia story so to us it’s even more special. 
      “I grew up watching the movie so when I got to be a part of it, it was just kind of like surreal. 
      “But I think I appreciate it a little more now then I did at the time. At the time it was like, ‘This is cool’. 
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      “But as time goes by it’s like, ‘Yo, I really was a part of history, this is big’. So I appreciate it.” 
      Rosado, 36, made his professional debut in 2006 and has been through it all in the ring.
      From challenging for world titles, sharing the ring with modern-day legends and even being robbed on the cards, he has seen and done it.
      It means if anyones career has been worthy of the big screen, it is probably Rosado’s.
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      He said: “For sure, it’s like the real-life Rocky story, but we’re still pushing.
      “I still feel great, going back to 68’ and I really feel like we’re going to make a push in the division.” 
      Rosado, who returns to the ring at super-middleweight against Shane Mosley Jr, warned he is not done yet, with a world title still in his sights.
      He added: “That’s the end goal. That’s what keeps me going and like I said, I’ve had a long career, 16-years going on 17. 
      “The goal for me is to become a world champion. I was close in the last fight, it was close, competitive, dropped down to 160 which was tough. 
      “I did it because in order to do great things you have to sacrifice.”
      Rosado was beaten by former WBO light-middleweight champion Jaime Munguia, 25, in his last fight in November.
      But just five months earlier he brutally knocked out 2016 Olympic silver medallist Bektemir Melikuziev, 25, in a shock upset.
      Jaime Munguia beat Gabe RosadoCredit: kinggabrosado
      Gabriel Rosado knocked out Bektemir Melikuziev,Credit: Twitter
      It was just another chapter in an already storied career, which includes defeat to Gennady Golovkin, 39, and controversial loss to US star Danny Jacobs, 35.
      But Rosado refuses to take a back step and has been hailed for his love of big-yet risky fights.
      He said: “I think it can be like that for a lot of fighters if they understood the aspect of, this is the entertainment business. 
      “It means if you put on a good fight, win, lose or draw, the fans are going to want to see you, the networks are going to want you back on. 
      “I think a lot of guys go in there with the mentality of – obviously it’s hit and not get hit – sometimes you’ve got to take some s***.”
      He will return to the ring on Saturday live on DAZN against Mosley Jr, son of American legend Shane Sr.
      Rosado revealed: “One thing is I know his father, I’m really good friends with his father.
      “I was even able to do training camp with his father for the Margarito fight. 
      Gabe Rosado training with Freddie RoachCredit: @kinggabrosado
      “So, he comes from a legendary dad, so he knows boxing. I’m not going to take him lightly.”
      Mosley Jr, 31, has had years of challengers queuing up to try and beat the son of a legend – but Rosado is not one of them.
      He said: “I ain’t fighting his dad, I’m fighting his son. 
      “For me, yeah they share the same name, but it’s not the same to me.
      “His father is a Hall of Famer, one of the greats of the game who I respect. 
      “And it’s funny as when I was first offered the Mosley Jr fight, there was a part of me which was like, ‘Damn man, I don’t want to fight his son’. 
      “But at the end of the day it’s just business, it’s not personal. It is what it is. We’re both grown men and we’re going to get it on, on the night.” 
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      He said: “I know I still have a lot left. I’m ready.” 
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      Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for welterweight clash

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      CONOR BENN is back in welterweight action as he takes on veteran Chris van Heerden at the O2 Arena in his next outing. The Destroyer last fought back in December, wiping out American Chris Algieri in just four rounds.
      Conor Benn beat Samuel Vargas, Chris Van HeerdenCredit: Getty
      But the Matchroom prospect wants to fight for a world title within the next year, so is continuing to be active in the meantime.
      In steps Van Heerden, who is most known for fights with Errol Spence Jr and Jaron Ennis.
      The South African also famously sparred Conor McGregor and is the perfect experienced foe for Benn to get his teeth stuck into.
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      When is Benn vs Van Heerden?

      Benn’s return to action against Van Heerden will take place on Saturday, April 16.
      The fight be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      There will be a capacity of 17,000 in attendance for the clash.
      The main card will get going from 7pm UK time, with the main event expected at around 10.30pm.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Benn vs Van Heerden will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      DAZN cost £7.99-a-month to subscribe to in the UK.

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      What has been said?
      “I’m excited to step into the ring with Chris Van Heerden,” Benn said.
      “Van Heerden is a tough operator and a southpaw who will be in there giving it his all in every round.
      “For me and my team, it’s now about fighting every style that we can face as we continue to head towards World Championship status and Van Heerden brings something different to the table than I’ve not faced before.
      “With that being said this is another stepping stone for me on my journey to the top, I haven’t seen anything in Van Heerden’s previous fights that I can’t deal with, and I expect another explosive victory on April 16.
      “If he comes to fight or he wants to box, I can deliver that smoke either way!” More

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      Gennady Golovkin vs Ryota Murata: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Tokyo fight night

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      GENNADY GOLOVKIN is back and set to face Ryota Murata in a big middleweight unification match-up. The Kazakh fighter hasn’t been in the ring since a 7th-round TKO over Kamil Szeremeta in December 2020.
      Golovkin is one of boxing’s longest-reigning championsCredit: Getty
      And it’s been an even longer layoff for Murata, who last fought a year before that against Steven Butler.
      Golovkin holds the IBF strap at 160lbs while Murata has the WBA title around his waist, but only one man can leave Japan with both belts.
      When is Golovkin vs Murata?
      Golovkin’s big unification clash with Japanese fighter Murata will take place on Saturday, April 9.
      The fight will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
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      There could be a capacity of 36,000 fans inside the arena for the event.
      The main card will get underway from 10am UK time, with the ring-walks for the main event set for 12.30pm.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Golovkin vs Murata will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      DAZN cost £7.99-a-month to subscribe to in the UK.

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      Lawrence Okolie had ‘a point to prove’ after Olympic elimination but is not done yet as he eyes undisputed world title

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE had a point to prove at one stage in his life – but he is not done yet.The East Londoner went from overweight teen, to Olympian and then world boxing champion in the space of just over ten years after being inspired by Anthony Joshua’s London 2012 heroics.
      Lawrence Okolie has a point to prove at one stage in his life but he is not done yetCredit: HAMISH BROWN
      Okolie went from overweight teen, to Olympian and world champion in just ten yearsCredit: HAMISH BROWN
      The cruiserweight was inspired to box by Anthony JoshuaCredit: HAMISH BROWN
      And after remarkably landing a place on GB’s squad after just 15 bouts, qualifying for the Rio games, Okolie was beaten by Cuban legend Erislandy Savon and eliminated.
      It left him turning his attention to the pro ranks – but he did so with a burning desire to prove himself.
      Boxing royalty of the past like Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr both used their Olympic heartache to inspire iconic careers – and Okolie hopes for no different.
      Reflecting on his Olympian elimination, he admits: “I felt I had a chip on my shoulder, a point to prove.
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      “Definitely I took my pain from not being an Olympic medalist and took it onto becoming a world champion.”
      Following just four years and 16 fights – the same amount as his mentor AJ – the cruiserweight found himself challenging for a world title and had his crowning night in March 2021.
      For unbeaten Okolie, 29, he has gone full circle by being guided by the man who first motivated him to fight.
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      He said: “Watching AJ from McDonald’s to go to the Olympics, that was one circle.
      “Now turning over to his management company and winning my own world title, that’s another.
      “To become unified and God-willing undisputed, it just keeps going round and round. I love it.”
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      Lawrence Okolie is eyeing undisputed gloryCredit: HAMISH BROWN
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