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Max Kellerman Tried to Redefine ‘Undisputed’ — Jai Opetaia Didn’t Buy It

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Max Kellerman Tried to Redefine ‘Undisputed’ — Jai Opetaia Didn’t Buy It Max Kellerman suggested Jai Opetaia could be considered “undisputed” after his win over Brandon Glanton, but the Australian made clear his goal.

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Andre Ward Warns Max Kellerman After Another Legend Comparison

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Andre Ward Warns Max Kellerman After Another Legend Comparison Andre Ward steps in after Max Kellerman invokes another legend on a Zuffa broadcast, highlighting the growing influence of on-air comparisons.

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Max Kellerman 'loves the fact' Dana White 'is not recognizing the sanctioning bodies' - World Boxing News Max Kellerman's praise for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing plan sees the analyst fast becoming a highly-paid mouthpiece for TKO's monopolistic vision.

Max Kellerman 'loves the fact' that White is cutting out the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF upon the launch of a Zuffa Belt.

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Max Kellerman is offering unwavering support for Dana White.

The Inside Ring host 'loves the fact' that White is cutting out the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF.

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The Unhinged Boxer Who Killed Max Kellerman’s Brother Boxing has had its share of dark moments, but few rival the twisted story of James Butler Jr. – a fighter who crossed the line from ring controversy into real-life tragedy. Once a super middleweight contender with world title ambitions, Butler became notorious not for titles won but for two shocking acts of violence that destroyed lives and ended his own career. The Night Everything Changed On November 23, 2001, Butler was part of a special ESPN2 Friday Night Fights card at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. The event raised funds for the families of police and firefighters affected by the September 11 attacks. Instead, it descended into infamy. Facing Richard Grant in a ten-round rematch, Butler dropped a decision loss on the scorecards. As officials announced the result, Butler had his gloves removed and seemed calm enough to accept defeat. Grant, ever the sportsman, approached to shake hands. Without warning, Butler unleashed a savage bare-knuckle right hook to Grant’s jaw, an ungloved punch that left him crumpled on the canvas, dazed. The horrifying scene unfolded live on television, with commentator Teddy Atlas immediately shouting for police to arrest Butler. Grant suffered a dislocated jaw and a lacerated tongue. Authorities later sentenced Butler to four months in Rikers Island on assault charges. The ‘Harlem Hammer,’ as he was ironically and harrowingly known, would never shake the stigma of that night. From the Ring to Prison Butler’s career never recovered. Though he briefly returned in 2004, he was a shell of the fighter who had once challenged Sven Ottke for the IBF super middleweight crown. Then came the moment that shocked not only boxing but the wider sporting world. On October 12, 2004, Butler murdered Sam Kellerman, the 29-year-old brother of boxing commentator Max Kellerman. Sam, a talented writer and freelance journalist, had been a longtime friend and had even offered Butler a place to stay. When a dispute erupted, Butler attacked Sam with repeated hammer blows before setting fire to the apartment in a failed attempt to cover up the crime. Max Kellerman’s Heartbreak In the aftermath, Max Kellerman, then with the FOX network and now working with Ring Magazine, gave a raw and emotional interview to boxing journalist Pedro Fernandez. Struggling through sobs, Max admitted, “He was my best friend, my heart. Pedro, it was all about us, me and Sam growing old together. I don’t want to believe it.” It was clear that Butler had shattered Max’s world. A Life Sentence By 2006, Butler admitted guilt. He pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and arson and got sentenced 29 years and four months in prison. Prosecutors said his personal turmoil, combined with a crumbling boxing career, had spiraled into violence. A man once considered a future champion will instead be remembered as the fighter who sucker-punched Richard Grant bare-fisted, and, far worse, as the man who killed Max Kellerman’s younger brother. James Butler’s story serves as a chilling reminder that talent alone does not define legacy. His spiral from world title challenger to convicted killer remains one of boxing’s darkest chapters. Unlike other infamous moments, such as Mike Tyson’s ear bite or Riddick Bowe’s riot at Madison Square Garden, Butler’s actions went beyond the boundaries of the sport and into criminal infamy. Boxing lost more than a fighter; it lost trust. The sport thrives on rivalry, but it cannot survive betrayal of the code that fighters live by. Butler betrayed that code twice. History measures that cost in broken jaws, lost lives, and a family’s eternal grief. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

The Unhinged Boxer Who Killed Max Kellerman’s Brother

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Max Kellerman ve a Crawford con ventaja técnica sobre Canelo, pero advierte que el tamaño y la experiencia del mexicano pueden ser decisivos 💥
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🔥 Max Kellerman compara Canelo vs Crawford con Hagler vs Durán (1983). ¿Será Crawford un guerrero que dará pelea o un excampeón superado por el peso y la edad? El 13 de septiembre lo sabremos.
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