Boxing Fight Cancelled

May 9, 2026, 06:04
USSports

Introduction

Angelo Leo and Ra’eese Aleem did not fight. The fight stopped because Aleem was too heavy.

Main Body

Ra’eese Aleem needed to weigh 126 pounds. He weighed 128 pounds. He tried again, but he was still too heavy. The fight in Georgia did not happen. Angelo Leo is still the champion. He got 147,000 dollars. He did not want to fight Aleem because Aleem was too heavy. Now, Leo looks for a new person to fight. Another fight also stopped. Abraham Perez wanted to fight Anthony Olascagua. But Olascagua's team said no. Now Perez needs a new fight in July.

Conclusion

Angelo Leo is still the champion. Aleem and Perez do not have fights now.

Learning

🛑 Saying "No" in the Past

In the story, things did not happen. To say something didn't happen, we use did not + action.

Examples from the text:

  • Did not fight →\rightarrow No fight happened.
  • Did not happen →\rightarrow It was cancelled.
  • Did not want →\rightarrow He said no.

⚖️ The Word "TOO"

We use too when something is more than enough or more than the limit.

The Pattern: Too + Description (Adjective)

  • Too heavy →\rightarrow Weight is more than 126 pounds. (Bad for the fight!)
  • Too hot →\rightarrow The sun is very strong. (Bad for the skin!)
  • Too big →\rightarrow The shoe is not small enough. (Bad for the foot!)

🏃 Finding Someone New

Look at this phrase: "Leo looks for a new person to fight."

Key A2 Word: "Look for" This does not mean using your eyes to see; it means you are trying to find something or someone.

  • I look for my keys. →\rightarrow I can't find them.
  • Leo looks for a fighter. →\rightarrow He needs a new opponent.

Vocabulary Learning

fight (n.)
A physical contest between two people.
Example:The fight was very intense.
fight (v.)
To have a physical contest.
Example:They will fight in the ring tomorrow.
heavy (adj.)
Weighs a lot; not light.
Example:The box is too heavy to lift.
weigh (v.)
To measure the weight of something.
Example:Please weigh the packages before shipping.
pounds (n.)
Units of weight in the U.S.
Example:He weighed 126 pounds.
dollars (n.)
Units of U.S. money.
Example:She earned 147,000 dollars.
team (n.)
A group of people working together.
Example:Olascagua's team said no.
new (adj.)
Not old; recently made or discovered.
Example:He needs a new fight.
person (n.)
An individual human.
Example:He looks for a new person to fight.
stop (v.)
To end or cease.
Example:The fight stopped because of the heavy weight.
stopped (v.)
Ended or ceased.
Example:Another fight also stopped.
champion (n.)
The winner of a contest.
Example:Angelo Leo is still the champion.
needed (v.)
Required or necessary.
Example:Ra’eese Aleem needed to weigh 126 pounds.
want (v.)
Desire to have or do something.
Example:He did not want to fight Aleem.
looks (v.)
Sees or considers.
Example:Leo looks for a new person.
still (adv.)
Continuing to happen.
Example:Angelo Leo is still the champion.
also (adv.)
In addition.
Example:Another fight also stopped.
but (conj.)
Used to introduce a contrast.
Example:He tried again, but he was too heavy.
because (conj.)
Reason for something.
Example:The fight stopped because Aleem was too heavy.
not (adv.)
Used to make a negative statement.
Example:The fight did not happen.
too (adv.)
Also; excessively.
Example:He was too heavy.
now (adv.)
At this time.
Example:Now Perez needs a new fight.
in (prep.)
Inside or within.
Example:The fight in Georgia did not happen.
for (prep.)
Used to indicate purpose.
Example:Leo looks for a new person.
a (det.)
One unspecified item.
Example:He looked for a new person.
the (det.)
Specific item.
Example:The fight stopped.
do (v.)
Perform an action.
Example:Aleem and Perez do not have fights now.
have (v.)
Possess or own.
Example:They have no fights.
fights (n.)
Physical contests.
Example:They have many fights.