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Combat Sports Betting Writer for @covers. Freelance writer always for hire. Great on podcasts. Gamer. Father. Husband. Can Bench 300lbs.

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Danny Howard's life passions are boxing, fighting games and comic books. A writer with over a decade of work under his name, Howard has had works featured at Covers, The TwinSpires Edge, Esportz Network, TheGamer, FightHype, and The Boxing Tribune. Howard published his own novel, "And Stay Down! Boxing's Worst Comebacks" in 2013.

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Five UFC fights we want to see in 2022 | The TwinSpires Edge

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Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez Predictions, Picks & Odds for February 28

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Howard's prediction: Eduardo Nunez’s harder punching gives him the edge tonight. On this page: Prediction Fight odds Tale of the Tape Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez face off in Glendale tonight, with the IBF and WBO junior lightweight titles on the line. Expect a brutal battle in the high desert, and don’t be surprised if neither fighter makes it to the final bell. Nunez comes in as a -200 favorite, and I expect him to hold his ground and emerge victorious. Here are my Emanuel Navarrete vs.
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Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn Predictions, Picks & Odds for February 22

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Claressa Shields will make light work of Franchon Crews-Dezurn, per our boxing expert. On this page: Prediction Fight odds Tale of the Tape Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn made their pro debuts against each other 10 years ago, and with both becoming tremendous fighters since then, it is a grudge match to go along with a heavyweight title fight. Shields enters as a massive -2000 favorite, while Crews-Dezurn is a +1280 underdog. Here are my Shields vs.
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Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa Predictions, Picks & Odds

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Melquizael Costa went on a tear last year, and he'll carry that success into 2026. After winning all four fights last year, Melquizael Costa looks to make it six wins in a row on Saturday's UFC Fight Night card against the battle-tested veteran Dan Ige — who is in danger of falling out of the featherweight Top 15 if he suffers another loss. UFC odds have Costa as a -215 favorite, and my Ige vs. Costa predictions agree with the books.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

High school newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

How is social media changing news?

For the worst. Too many fake stories and not enough awareness to discern what's real and what isn't.
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