Watch out, UFC, because Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has that dad strength now.
From 2017 until the birth of his son — Dacson Danger — on June 28, 2018, Cerrone was on a cold spell, having loss four of five bouts and dropping down the welterweight rankings. But since, the 36-year-old Colorado native’s career has become re-energized.
Cerrone, ranked No. 4 in the lightweight division, has gone 3-0 in that span (2-0 as a lightweight) and earned a bout Saturday against No. 2 Tony Ferguson. The victor would have a strong argument to face the winner of the September Khabib Nurmagomedov-Dustin Poirier fight for the UFC lightweight championship. UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Tuesday that
“He’s focused now, he wants to win a world title before he retires and he looks better than ever. … and he’s in one of the most stacked and exciting divisions,” White said.
— , The Denver Post
A special offer for Sports Omelette readers! for the first month and only $6.99/month thereafter. Cancel anytime.
What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At New York Mets, 5:10 p.m. Friday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At New York Mets, 5:15 p.m. Saturday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At New York Mets, 11:10 a.m. Sunday, ATTRM |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
.
Scoreboard
MLB: Cubs 9, Rockies 8
Full story |
NBA: Raptors 123, Warriors 109
Full story |
Must-Read
Avalanche in free agency: A deeper look into the top available scoring forwards
The Avalanche will look to sign an unrestricted free agent scoring forward to slot into its top two lines July 1. The following list of such available players was ranked by Sportsnet and analyzed by The Denver Post’s Mike Chambers based on the Avs’ perspective. Read more…
Rockies’ top pitching prospect Peter Lambert to be called up Thursday to make big-league debut
The Rockies will call up the right-hander from Triple-A Albuquerque to make his debut in the series finale against the Cubs here Thursday. Lambert arrived at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, on the club’s taxi squad a day before being officially activated on the 25-man roster. Read more…
Kiszla: How the Rapids ended a soccer nightmare by finding treasure in their own backyard
Before the Colorado Rapids could end a soccer nightmare and begin winning again, they had to lose the fear, the self-doubt and the negativity. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Broncos expect running back Phillip Lindsay’s healthy return in training camp
+ Troy Tulowitzki sent home by Yankees as he recovers from a calf injury
+ Broncos’ 2019 preseason schedule, dates and times
+ Broncos’ Ron Leary glad to be back at his preferred right guard position, and more from Day 2 of minicamp
+ Historic Andy Ruiz boxing win jolts elation among Mexican Americans
+ St. Louis Blues beating Boston Bruins in battle of attrition in Stanley Cup Final
+ NCAA moving men’s 3-point line to international distance
+ Rockies’ picks on the final day of 2019 MLB draft, Rounds 11-40
+ Blue Jays take son of Roy Halladay on Day 3 of MLB draft
Post Mailbag forms
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
7-to-4
The odds the United States women’s national team will win the Women’s World Cup, according to SuperBook USA. Read more…
Parting Shot
Aaron Rodgers on other QB beer chuggers: “Finally a talent where they say they are better than me”
Aaron Rodgers’ beer-chugging credentials were called into question when the Packers quarterback struggled to down a beer on May 23 during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Read more…
Get in Touch
If you see something thatap cause for question or have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at dboniface@denverpost.com or tweet me .
