Bermane Stiverne vs. Trevor Bryan | FITE TV - January 29, 2021

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Bermane Stiverne vs Trevor Bryan live stream on FITE TV

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On January 29th Don King Boxing presents Bermane Stiverne vs Trevor Bryan live on FITE! The event features five big live fights straight from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as well as three Legends of Boxing Classic fights for all boxing fans to enjoy.

https://www.fite.tv/watch/don-king-boxi ... yan/2p8r0/

In the main event of the evening, Bermane Stiverne takes on Trevor Bryan in a fight for the WBA Heavyweight Championship.

The co-main event will feature Cruiserweight Raphael Murphy and his opponent who will soon be announced.

The undercard features:

Four-round Bantamweight Bout
Joahnys Argilagos vs. Ernie Marquez

Ten-round Heavyweight Bout
Ronald Johnson vs. Terrell Woods

Six-round Cruiserweight Bout
DeShon Webster vs. Johnnie Langston

The three classic boxing events that you can enjoy are:

The 1994 WBC Super Lightweight title fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Frankie Randall

The 1999 WBC and IBF World Welterweight title fight between Oscar De la Hoya and Felix “Tito” Trinidad

The 1982 bout for the WBC World Heavyweight title between Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney

Tune in, order today and enjoy on FITE! Price: $12.99

*fight card subject to change

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I hope Stiverne knocks him out..

Even still, the belt will still be with DK no matter what.

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http://www.boxingtalk.com/WBA-sanctions ... tes-later-

WBA sanctions Bryan-Stiverne for its regular championship, then retracts it 17 minutes later!

The WBA heavyweight championship saga has taken an off-the-charts turn towards the bizarre. Earlier this morning, the WBA kowtowed to Don King's request to sanction tonight's Trevor Bryan vs. Bermane Stiverne fight for the WBA regular (secondary) heavyweight champion. The ruling was made in the form of a four-page document on WBA letterhead signed by Carlos Chavez, Chairman Championship Committee. It was sent out by long-time WBA employee Nory Gil at 10:36 AM Eastern time. Boxingtalk has a copy of the order as well as the e-mail chain that distributed it. The order stated that the WBA had demoted Mahmoud Charr from regular champion to champion in recess. However, seventeen minutes later, Gil sent a second e-mail retracting the ruling, and stating as follows: "Please disregard this communication, it is not valid and it was send by an involuntary mistake. Please accept my apologies."

"I have no idea what is going on, not the slightest idea," said Patrick English, Charr's attorney.

A few background points: At stake here is the WBA's secondary title, as it recognizes Anthony Joshua as super champion under its intentionally confusing three-tier championship system. Stiverne and Bryan are both under contraxct to Don King while Charr is not. Stiverne is 42 years old and has not won a professional boxing match since 2015. Bryan, the WBA's thrid-tier or interim champion has not fought since 2018. Charr has not fought since 2017 and has had previous PED issues.

Here is what the WBA ruled this morning, but retracted seventeen minutes later:

1. Based upon the [WBA] Rules, which Charr is presumed to know, a champion must regularly defend his title, remain active, and follow the WBA's instructions regarding title defenses. Charr has not defended his title in over three (3) years.

2. While we understand Mahmoud Charr is willing to comply his obligations and did every effort possible to box under the decision of the previous resolution, avoid inactivity, pursue his career, a cause beyond the reasonable control affected his participation on January 29th, 2021.

3. Thus, this committee finds sufficient facts and conditions to declare Mahmoud Charr Champion in Recess, in order to extend and solve, all legal and business pending matters or request remedies to solve his unavailability.

4. Don King Productions request will be granted to box for WBA Heavyweight championship between interim title holder Trevor Bryan and ex-champion Bermane Stiverne in Hollywood, Florida next January 29, 2021.

5. The championships committee finds former champion Bermane Stiverne eligible to fight Trevor Bryant and has requested the Ratings committee his inclusion in the ratings.

6. In the event a winner is declared between Bryan and Stiverne, he MUST box Mahmoud Charr no later than One hundred twenty (120) days from January 29th, 2021, in other words, the title bout must happen by May 30, 2021. In case the bout ends in a draw Trevor Bryant will be obliged to box in his next fight Mahmoud Charr under the same time conditions. No exceptions or special permits will be applicable until Charr exercises his rights in order to define the championship in the division.

7. In the following day of the result of the bout a negotiation and purse bid conditions will be consider by special conditions and flexible to current rules and regulations.

8. The purse bid procedure held on 2020 will be declared void finding neither party liable in its failure.

9. The affected boxers or any other interested party may request later amendments to this resolution if the circumstances present at the time warrant consideration. This resolution is subject to the provisions of the revised rules regarding request for reconsideration and appeals.

10. This resolution supersedes any previous resolution solely dealing with this subject.

[chinarich]

That’s quite the “involuntary mistake” to make, but then aren’t all mistakes involuntary?

The build-up to this fight is infinitely more entertaining than the fight itself could ever be

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“This is for the big one,” Bryan told Boxing Scene upon learning the news. “I’m just so happy to be back in the ring and now fighting for the “World” heavyweight title. All these people are supporting me, knowing that something great is going happen.”

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There will no media and fans in the building.

Both weighed 267 pounds.

[margaret thatcher]

There will no media and fans in the building.

Both weighed 267 pounds.

ya, but what they're not telling anyone is that there werent any covid restrictions, the media and fans just didnt want to show up lol

[chinarich]

Incredible, Don King has still got it. He has managed not only to get out of the $2 mln he was on the hook for but have the title declared vacant and two of his fighters contesting it!

[Perkin Warbeck]

There will no media and fans in the building.

Both weighed 267 pounds.

ya, but what they're not telling anyone is that there werent any covid restrictions, the media and fans just didnt want to show up lol

[gregregegg]

Incredible, Don King has still got it. He has managed not only to get out of the $2 mln he was on the hook for but have the title declared vacant and two of his fighters contesting it!

Yep, as much as everyone shits on don king (and well deserved, he is scum), you have to admire the move he has played here, it is incredible. Massive 2+million $ over bid to get control of the show, use that control to force opponent to miss show so the overbid does not matter, use that to strip opponent, petition/bribe/blow the WBA to get belt on the line between his 2 fighters, and probably pay them about 40 bucks each... This is A grade weaselling.

[margaret thatcher]

bryan stopped mane in round 11

and still THE hw champ of the world

[oogiebe]

Ugly couple of HW's.

[margaret thatcher]

Trev ko'd stiverne in his first try, he must be better than wilder

[oogiebe]

Trev ko'd stiverne in his first try, he must be better than wilder

Right!

[Bard of Boxrec]

And STILLLLLL

The jiiiiiiiiiggliest tiiiiiiiittiest plaaaaastickest triiiiiiiiinketest non championnnnnnnn of the worrrrrrlddddd

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Bryan has a nasty body.

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I heard, although Stiverne was in a shell and only fought in bits, it was a decent fight.

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So that was Stiverne’s 3rd stoppage loss in a row.

Ok. So when’s his next world title fight?

Later this year? Early next year?

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Trevor Bryan Floors Bermane Stiverne Twice In 11th Round Stoppage - By Jake Donovan

In the end, Trevor Bryan got everything he wanted—chief among them, a long-awaited return to the ring.

The unbeaten heavyweight ended a 29-month inactive stretch with a new trinket in tow. Bryan claims the vacant WBA “World” heavyweight title after stopping former WBC titlist Bermane Stiverne inside of 11 rounds Friday evening at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Bryan floored Stiverne twice, with the fight stopped by referee Frank Gentile shortly after the second knockdown at 1:26 of round eleven. With the win, Bryan upgrades his interim title reign and now moves one step closer to chasing the big guns of the division.

“I want all the top guys,” Bryan told BS.com. “Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury. They are on my radar and I want to stay active until I get them.”

The belt was made available following a ruling made by the WBA on Friday afternoon, downgrading Mahmoud (Manuel) Charr (31-4, 17KOs) for failure to defend his title in a timely fashion. Charr has not fought since winning the belt in a 12-round decision over Alexander Ustinov in Nov. 2017, the inactive period extended after issues with event promoter Don King in securing a P1 travel visa in order to fly from Cologne, Germany to be able to fight in the United States.

Bryan controlled the action in the opening round, poking his jab through Stiverne’s guard and also working the body. Stiverne—who stepped in for an unavailable Charr—didn’t show any fear of the incoming but didn’t let his hands go to the point of preventing Bryan to shut down his offense.

Stiverne landed his first significant shot of the right early in round two, connecting with an overhand right. Bryan was affected by the shot, as Stiverne was able to follow with a straight right hand which buzzed his undefeated foe. Bryan bounced back, connecting with a one-two and finding his desired distance in the final minute of the round. Stiverne managed to cut off the ring but Bryan quickly adjusted and connected with a right uppercut.

Bryan engaged in a dedicated body attack in round three, throwing looping rights and left hooks downstairs. Stiverne was unfazed by the approach, constantly moving side to side while looking for the best angle through his overhand right.

Both boxers had their say in round four. Bryan initiated most of the action, though struggling to pin down the craftier Stiverne, who connected late with a right hand and left hook. Bryan took the shots well, continuing to work behind his jab but failing to seize sustained momentum.

Stiverne continued to look for ways to set traps in round five. Bryan was the busier of the two in terms of punch output but Stiverne effectively used every inch of the ring without getting on his bicycle. The jab continued to be key for Bryan, though having to remain wary of Stiverne’s overhand right.

The second half opened with little separation between the two. Stiverne continued to go through his bag of tricks while Bryan pumped his left in hopes of creating an opening for a right hand to follow.

Stiverne once again commanded the attention of Bryan courtesy of an overhand right midway through round eight. It awoke a sleeping giant, as Bryan responded with right hands of his own.

Bryan untracked his offense in round nine, connecting downstairs as Stiverne’s already low punch output further decreased. Stiverne made it count when he chose to let his hands, once again connecting with an overhand right. Bryan didn’t allow the shot to steal the round, scoring with an uppercut, right hand combination and having a response anytime Stiverne attempted to take the lead.

The jab was key for Bryan in round ten, while fatigue slowly began to set in for Stiverne. Action slowed as a result, save for a right hand from Stiverne over the top of Bryan’s guard in the final ten seconds.

Bryan closed the show in round eleven. A series of right hands sent Stiverne to the canvas for the first time in the fight. The former titlist from Las Vegas by way of Haiti made it to his feet but was back on the deck barely a minute into the round after getting clipped with a right hand in the corner. He was given every chance to fight back after once again beating the count but an ensuing volley by Bryan forced the stoppage.

"I know this ain't the old days where we can fight every 2-3 months," Bryan told Boxing Scene.. "But I certainly want to fight more than once every 2-3 years.

"This fight was to show everyone that I'm back!"

The bout topped a three-fight telecast which aired live on a Don King-distributed Pay-Per-View show.

[joshj909]

Bryan Vs Charr should be mandated Asap. If someone isn't ready they vacate.

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Bryan Vs Charr should be mandated Asap. If someone isn't ready they vacate.

It shoudl be. I kinda feel bad for Charr..

It's all the WBA's fault and of course Oquendo.

[Perseus]

The last time this belt was contested: 2017-11-25
A little over 3 years.

Ideally, it will be at least that long before we see it again.

[bigjack]

The last time this belt was contested: 2017-11-25
A little over 3 years.

Ideally, it will be at least that long before we see it again.

Never again would be too soon.

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

Bryan Vs Charr should be mandated Asap. If someone isn't ready they vacate.

It shoudl be. I kinda feel bad for Charr..

It's all the WBA's fault and of course Oquendo.

The drug cheat who only had his trinket because the testing lab mishandled a b sample? Screw him

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There's something strangely comforting about seeing two fat bar steward's like Stiverne and Bryan fighting for a 'world heavyweight championship', because it makes me think that anyone with a pair of boxing gloves on could become heavyweight champion of the world.