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Ra’eese Aleem’s Promoter Wants Major Fight in Next Outing

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Over the last two weekends, fighters under the King’s Promotions banner have impressed with big wins.

On January 23rd, undefeated super bantamweight Ra’eese Aleem won the WBA interim-super bantamweight title with a statement-making 11th round stoppage over previously undefeated Victor Pasillas.

The fight, which was the Showtime televised co-feature at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, saw Aleem dominate the bout and drop Pasillas four-times before the fight was halted in the 11th frame.

Aleem drew praise throughout the boxing world, and he is now universally considered one-of the fighters in the crowded super bantamweight division.

This past Saturday heavyweight Michael Coffie ran his record to 12-0 as he notched his 9th knockout when he dispatched undefeated former amateur standout Darmani Rock in three rounds at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The bout was the co-feature fight of a PBC on Fox broadcast. 

Coffie will now look to face one of the bigger names in the heavyweight division.

Highly-regarded light heavyweight Atif Oberlton was successful in his pro debut by taking out Nathan Sharp in the 3rd round of their scheduled four-round bout.  The fight was also part of the Fox broadcast.

“I am very happy with the performances of Ra’eese, Michael and Atif,” said Marshall Kauffman, CEO of King’s Promotions. 

“Ra’eese showed everybody what I have known for a while, and that he is one of the best fighters at 122 pounds in the world.  He will have a major fight in his next outing.  Michael continues to get better, and the sky is the limit for him.  Darmani Rock was a terrific amateur, and was 17-0 as a professional.  Michael has tremendous size and power, and I am looking forward to his next steps, as he is on the brink of being a major player in the heavyweight division.

“As for Atif, he has a ton of talent, and I look forward to watching him develop into a world champion.  The last couple weekends have shown that what we are doing at King’s Promotions is working.  We have put on a lot of shows with Ra’eese and Michael, and let them develop properly.  Combine that with their respective work ethics and abilities, and you see the results.”

Apex Legends Season 8 Mayhem patch notes: Legend nerfs, buffs and weapon changes detailed

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Apex Legends’ highly anticipated Season 8: Mayhem update is all set to drop on February 3rd, 2021.

Apart from the new Legend, Fuse, and the new 30-30 Repeater being added to the game, Respawn Entertainment has individually reworked certain Legends and weapons to be more viable and balanced in the new meta for Apex Legends Season 8.

Also read: Everything new in Apex Legends Season 8 Mayhem: New weapon, Legend and more

Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem patch notes

Legend Meta Updates:

Wraith
Wraith’s new hitbox (image via Electronic Arts)

Wraith:

“Wraith now has a slightly larger hitbox than her fellow small legends, but the changes stay true to her model. As you can see in the before and after comparison, we’re adding some width mostly in the torso and leg areas” – Respawn Entertainment

Wraith continues to be a low-profile character and will take the same amount of damage as before.

Promising to keep an eye on Wraith’s usage across the season, Respawn looks keen to balance her even further in Apex Legends Season 8.

Rampart:

Stating that Rampart has been at the bottom of Apex Legends performance metrics, Respawn has made these changes to make her walls more reactive to keep with the fast-paced nature of the game.

  • Sheila angle increase from 120° to 180°
  • Wall health in build phase increased from 1hp to 45hp (sniper rounds still pierce through)

Horizon:

Horizon’s adoption and win rate since release has rivaled Wraith. Respawn looks to slightly nerf Horizon in Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem.

  • Gravity Lift effective cooldown increased from 21s to 25s. The 15s cooldown timer will now start when the Gravity Lift disappears.

Octane:

“Launch Pad Remastered: Many players may have known about Octane’s “super-jump” that was possible with a well-timed jump while hitting the pad. Once the double-jump option was introduced, there was an input clash that led to unreliable usage. We decided to add some launch options that are better defined than the old super-jump.” – Respawn Entertainment

  • Hitting the jump pad from a standing position will launch players along a high arc (the speed and trajectory of the old super-jump).
  • From a crouched position, players will launch along a low arc, meaning they’ll fly lower but farther in the horizontal direction.

Crypto:

  • Removed ability to stick arc stars to friendly drones.

Loba:

  • Loot inside unopened care packages is now visible with Eye for Quality and accessible through the Black Market Boutique.

Caustic:

  • All gas now dissipates as soon as Caustic’s team is eliminated.

Mirage:

  • Mirage decoys create footstep sounds.

Weapon Changes in Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem

Fully Kitted Rotation

  • Removed: Wingman, Sentinel, Havoc, G7, Alternator
  • Added: R-301, 30-30 Repeater, Mozambique, Longbow DMR, Spitfire

Attachments

  • Removed the Gold Barrel from the loot pool

Hop Ups

  • The Double Tap hop up will be removed from the loot pool
  • The Anvil Rounds hop up will be added into the loot pool

Volt

  • Bullet damage decreased from 16 to 15

Alternator

  • Bullet damage increased from 15 to 16

Spitfire

  • Bullet damage increased from 18 to 19
  • Reload speed increased from 2.8 seconds to 3.2
  • Empty Reload speed increased from 3.33 seconds to 3.8

EVA 8

  • Fire rate increased from 2.0 to 2.1

Published 02 Feb 2021, 06:35 IST

Amateur ace Keyshawn Davis to debut on February 27th Canelo-Yildirim undercard

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Marc Castro won’t be the only elite amateur on the February 27th Canelo Alvarez-Avni Yildirim undercard. Matchroom announced today that Keyshawn Davis, previously considered one of America’s best hopes for gold at the Tokyo Games, will make his professional debut that evening.

The 21-year-old Davis, ranked as BoxRec’s #2 amateur super lightweight behind longtime rival Andy Cruz, went back and forth about turning professional before finally signing with Matchroom last week. He’s a legitimate top-flight talent who could easily become something special, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing where he goes from here.

“I am so blessed to have the opportunity to have my long-awaited pro debut featured on the Canelo undercard, thank you to the team at Matchroom,” said Davis.

“I have been working diligently my entire career for my moment on February 27. This truly feels like a dream come true. My 22nd birthday is February 28. My win against my opponent will be the best birthday gift to date.

“A special thank you to the ones that have pushed me the hardest: My brothers, Kelvin and Keon Davis, my mother, Wanda Davis, and my sisters, Shanice and Shantel Davis. Also thank you to my friends, my former teammates, my fans, and my team. Without your unwavering support over the years leading up to this moment, none of this would be possible.

“My time is NOW. I am who and what they have been waiting for.”

The event will also see Julio Cesar Martinez defend his WBC flyweight title against McWilliams Arroyo atop an undercard that features Zhang Zhilei and other promising newcomers.

Jermall Charlo Details Who’s On His Hitlist | BoxingInsider.com

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Posted on 02/01/2021

By: Hans Themistode

To be as frank as possible, Jermall Charlo doesn’t like anyone in or around his 160-pound weight class. So it came as no surprise to hear the list of names the Houston native reeled off as must-have opponents before he brings the curtain’s down on his career.

“Obviously I want Canelo,” said Charlo on his social media account. “GGG (Gennadiy Golovkin) on his way out so I gotta get him before he leaves. I gotta knock (Daniel) Jacobs the fuck out.”

At 30 years of age, Charlo has no intentions of ending his career anytime soon. In fact, the two-division belt holder is currently in the midst of a public feud with former super middleweight titlist David Benavidez. Despite campaigning at a smaller weight, Charlo has stated on numerous occasions that he would have no issue with making the trek eight pounds north in order to make their showdown a reality.

At the moment though, Charlo appears to be fixated on his fellow middleweight peers and those who have once fought in the 160-pound division. In the perfect world, Charlo would prefer a tournament of sorts. One that would end the debate surrounding who is the best fighter from the bunch he named previously.

In terms of Canelo and GGG, Charlo doesn’t appear to have any animosity towards them. In the case of Jacobs however, Charlo becomes apoplectic. For years now the pair have simply not liked one another. But for as much as Charlo would love to lay the Brooklyn, product flat on his back in a tournament setting, he would much rather force him to wait on the sidelines.

In the Houston native’s opinion, both Jacobs and current WBO middleweight titlist Demetrius Andrade would vie for last place and should face one another to determine who walks away with the infamous crown.

“Jacobs and Andrade can wait since they been waiting so long anyway. They can fight each other and then I’ll fight the winner. Let the third and fourth place fight each other type shit.”

Needless to say, but in Charlo’s hypothetical tournament, he would reign supreme. Although the Houstonian stoutly believes he’s the best in the world, he remembers a time when he was an unknown fighter trying to make a name for himself. With world titles in two separate weight classes and an undefeated record through 31 fights, Charlo, by all accounts, has become a known commodity in the boxing world.

Having said that, Charlo knows good and well that while he is regarded as one of the best in the sport, an unheralded fighter can change things in the blink of an eye.

“There might be another fighter coming up. I was young once. Generations change, somebody’s gonna come up.”