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Keith Thurman’s Latest Setback
Keith Thurman’s fight with WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora is off after the latter suffered a hand injury, as Thurman’s career continues to take a hit. The bout was on course for Las Vegas on October 25, headlining from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It would have given Thurman the chance to secure […]
Ennis Stops Uisma In One Round On His 154 Debut
Jaron Ennis stopped Uisma Lima in a single round in their WBA title eliminator this weekend, as you can see how the fight played out live. Ennis had his first fight at 154, having moved up from 147. He stopped Eimantas Stanionis to claim both the WBA and IBF Welterweight belts, thus unifying. While undisputed […]
Arturo Gatti's Bodyguard Speaks Out
The 2009 death of Arturo Gatti is back in the spotlight, as his former bodyguard and close friend, Chuck Zito, has publicly claimed Gatti was murdered and the scene was staged to look like a suicide. Zito believes the two-weight world champion was a victim of foul play when he was found dead in a […]
Haney's ‘Punch Resistance' Questioned
Eddie Hearn has confirmed the concerns of Devin Haney’s own team, revealing that his father and trainer, Bill Haney, are worried about his son’s “punch resistance” after the Ryan Garcia knockdowns. This admission comes as Haney challenges WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. on November 22. Norman Jr. is a knockout artist with a 28-0 […]
Does Golovkin Deserve The Hall Of Fame?
Ryan Garcia has questioned whether former unified middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin deserves a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Garcia’s comments follow after Golovkin was selected as part of the 2026 class. GGG retired with a 42-2-1 record, which included 37 KOs, making him one of the most destructive middleweights. However, Garcia felt […]
Hamza Uddin vs Paul Roberts: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/IntBoxingNews/status/1976318499401379919?t=1pO0UUVye7-74I8SxbPo4g&s=19 The flyweight division welcomes an intriguing matchup this Saturday as rising British prospect Hamza “Thriller” Uddin takes on Paul Roberts for the English flyweight title at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. Uddin (5-0, 3 KO’s) has emerged as one of Britain’s most promising flyweights. The Walsall-born boxer has carried his strong amateur foundation seamlessly […]
Benavidez On Bivol Sparring – ‘I Hurt Him'
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez says he hurt Dmitry Bivol in sparring. Benavidez says that he sparred Bivol “a lot” around 2019, when the Mexican Monster was at 168. The WBC had ordered Bivol to face Benavidez at 175 following his undisputed light heavyweight title win over Artur Beterbiev in February. However, Bivol vacated, […]
Yarde Wants Canelo – How Does It Play Out?
Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) is targeting a fight Canelo Alvarez provided he beats David Benavidez in his next fight. Yarde faces the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion in November in what will be his third title fight. Yarde previously came up short against Sergey Kovalev in August 2019, as he missed out on the WBO […]
Is Lamont Roach Better Off Without The Tank Rematch?
Lamont Roach feels Gervonta Davis disrespected him after not going through with their rematch, as we look at if Roach’s next move is the right one for him. Roach secured a majority draw against Tank in their March clash, a fight which he could have won. The referee’s failure to give Tank a count in […]
Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima: Preview & Betting Tips
X: @ringmagazinehttps://x.com/ringmagazine/status/1975727990270271991 Jaron “Boots” Ennis returns to the ring on Saturday, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, taking on Uisma Lima in his long-awaited debut at 154-pounds. This should be a showcase for one of boxing’s most gifted talents, Ennis (34-0, 30 KO’s), but it’s hard to ignore the growing frustration among fans over […]
Boxing World Mourns Tragic Loss of Arturo Gatti's Son
Boxing fans are in shock following the tragic death of Arturo Gatti Jr., the teenage son of Hall of Fame fighter Arturo Gatti. The 17-year-old promising boxer was reportedly found dead in an apartment in Mexico, where he had been living with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, in circumstances that immediately triggered painful memories of his […]
David Benavidez's 2026 Hitlist
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is targeting fights against Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol if he beats Anthony Yarde in his next fight. Benavidez is set to defend his WBC belt on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mexican Monster became the champion after Dmitry Bivol chose to vacate his […]
Was Canelo Vs. Crawford A Success?
Dana White was happy with Zuffa Boxing’s first event, as Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. White co-promoted the event, which saw history being made, as Crawford became the first male to achieve undisputed in three-weight classes. The event set a record for being the third-highest gate, generating over […]
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing & DAZN. Dave Allen squares off against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in what is set to be an electric main event. “The White Rhino” Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO’s) has become something of a cult figure in British boxing because he is beloved for his toughness, […]
Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing & DAZN. The super-featherweight clash between Josh Padley and Reece Bellotti promises to deliver fireworks when the two meet on Saturday night in Sheffield. Padley (16-1, 5 KO’s). A tidy, technical boxer with good ring IQ, he has built his career quietly but impressively. His most recent performance was a TKO […]
Will Ben Whittaker Flop With Matchroom?
Eddie Hearn announced a massive addition to his stable, signing Olympic Silver Medalist Ben Whittaker to Matchroom Boxing. Hearn pulled no punches in his praise, declaring Ben as “the greatest signing in boxing today.” Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) makes the move after leaving his former promoter, Boxxer, signalling his intent to accelerate his career. His […]
Can Pacquiao Jr. Live Up To His Father's Name?
Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., the 24-year-old son of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, has turned professional. The fighter is set to make his professional debut on November 29 in Temecula, California, headlining the first U.S. event staged by Manny Pacquiao Promotions. While the name alone ensures immediate attention, the younger Pacquiao’s road to the professional […]
Jaron Ennis Vs. Uisma Lima Breakdown
Jaron Ennis faces Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator at 154, as we look at how the fight could play out. Ennis, who is undefeated with a 34-0 record, has his first fight at junior middleweight. He moves up after having unified the 147 division, beating Eimantas Stanionis to claim the IBF and WBA […]
Fans Predict Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima – ‘By TKO'
Fans gave their predictions for Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima’s WBA 154 title eliminator this weekend. The pressure is on Ennis to perform, as he makes his debut at 154 pounds. He arrives into the fight having unified at 147, stopping Eimantas Stanionis which made him the IBF and WBA Welterweight Champion. While it was […]
Matchroom's Next Big Sporting Move
Matchroom and Riyadh Season have announced a new partnership that makes Riyadh Season a brand sponsor across boxing, darts and snooker. Riyadh Season will sponsor the UK rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn on November 15 in London. Just a week later, the focus shifts to Saudi Arabia on November 22 for the […]