The undefeated former featherweight champion has 10 fewer pounds to cut as he fights for the vacant lightweight belt against Charles Oliveira on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
Adam Hill
Sports Columnist/Reporter
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered MMA, prep sports, Raiders and Golden Knights while helping coordinate digital coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
UNLV’s game against Idaho State was scheduled for Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium, but it has been displaced because of the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford title fight.
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Raiders defensive backs coach Joe Woods sat down with the Review-Journal for a Q&A to discuss his experience working with Pete Carroll and much more.
Raiders lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is embracing his opportunities on the microphone, an attribute that could be a sign of good things to come on the field.
Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel discussed Brock Bowers’ growth and Michael Mayer’s potential in a recent Q&A with the Review-Journal.
Raiders quarterbacks coach Greg Olson discussed working with Pete Carroll and Geno Smith in a lengthy Q&A with the Review-Journal.
The Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford title fight will take place Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium, even though UNLV is still scheduled to host Idaho State on that Saturday.
Cornerback Jack Jones, who has not been able to find a new team after his April release from the Raiders, is hoping for another chance in the NFL.
Wide receiver Antonio Brown, who was traded to the Raiders in 2019 but never played a game for the organization, faces charges stemming from an altercation last month.
Tyree Wilson is aware he’s under pressure this season after his first two years in the NFL were underwhelming for a top-10 pick.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will fight Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, but no venue was announced and UNLV has a football game scheduled at Allegiant Stadium on the same night.
UNLV confirmed in a statement its intention to participate in a revenue-sharing model that was approved as part of a massive settlement agreement last week.
Safety Jeremy Chinn believes the Raiders can mimic the turnaround of his last team, the Commanders, because of the leadership in place.
Linebacker Elandon Roberts, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is already taking on a leadership role with the Raiders after signing a one-year deal in March.