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Spence Vs. Fundora Planned For January; Fans React – ‘From A KO To A Title Shot'
Errol Spence Jr. will reportedly face Sebastian Fundora sometime early next year in January. Spence has not had a boxing fight since getting stopped by Terence Crawford last year. He was dropped three times before the referee waved the fight off in the ninth round. The defeat was the first of his career, as he […]
Beterbiev And Bivol Trade Words In Their Kickoff Presser
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol held their kick-off presser as fans prepare to see the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight takes place on October 12, and the winner will become the best light heavyweight of this era. Beterbiev will put his WBO, WBC, and IBF belts up against Bivol’s WBA title. Beterbiev is undefeated, […]
Hamzah Sheeraz Primed To Inject Some Excitement Into Flailing Middleweight Division
For all the deserved attention and praise Daniel Dubois received for crushing Anthony Joshua in London last weekend, there was another blistering performance from Hamzah Sheeraz that has gone comparatively under the radar. In the final fight on the undercard before Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF heavyweight world […]
Fans React To Jake Paul's KFC Training – ‘Looks Like He Has A Tape Worm'
Jake Paul has ruffled a few feathers with his training videos ahead of his Mike Tyson fight, with the Problem Child showing off what appears to be a fat suit. Paul faces Tyson on November 15, the first time Netflix will host a combat sports event. There has been mass controversy about whether the fight […]
Hearn Blasts Haney – ‘Arrogant Little Kid'
Eddie Hearn has slammed Devin Haney following their ringside altercation at Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois. Haney works closely with Matchroom Boxing, although he is not officially signed to them, as they operate on a fight-by-fight basis. Haney’s last fight was against Ryan Garcia, where he suffered a majority decision loss. However, the result was […]
BKFC President Hints At Riyadh Season Collaboration
BKFC President David Feldman is confident about collaborating with Riyadh Season. The Saudis have made a major impact in combat sports, investing heavily in boxing and MMA. They helped put on the biggest boxing fight in recent memory, setting up Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. The fight was a major […]
Benavidez: Canelo Fight Possible At 175 Pounds
David Benavidez says a fight with Canelo Alvarez is still possible at 175 pounds if he becomes undisputed. Benavidez is the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion after beating Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first fight at the weight class. That made him mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, who fight for the […]
Jake Paul Says Nate Diaz Was His Hardest Fight
Jake Paul named Nate Diaz as his toughest-ever boxing opponent. Paul took on Diaz last year on Nate’s boxing debut. He secured a unanimous decision win, which was a perfect response after his first loss against Tommy Fury. Paul dropped Diaz in the fifth round; however, Nate recovered as he pressed the action until the […]
USA Boxing Outlines Plans To Protect The Sport’s Olympic Future
Mike McAtee, the executive director of USA Boxing, has revealed measures are being taken to ensure boxing’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Boxing’s future as an Olympic sport is very much under threat, and as things stand, Paris 2024 will be the last time it will feature on the Olympic program. Its […]
Pacquiao’s Manager Denies His Fighter Ducking Amir Khan
Manny Pacquiao’s manager, Sean Gibbons, responded after the British fighter suggested that the Filipino was not serious about a fight. Pacquiao has been linked with a return to boxing following his three-round exhibition against Rukiya Anpo. He was heavily linked with a fight against the WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Reports indicated the fight could […]
O'Malley Wants Haney In MMA; Haney Says Let's Box
Sean O’Malley wants to fight Devin Haney in MMA after their social media feud. O’Malley has previously hinted at the idea of entering boxing when he stopped Aljamain Sterling to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. In his post-fight comments, he called out Gervonta Davis for a boxing bout. Davis’ trainer said it would not be […]
Mike Tyson Desperate For Dana White To Enter Boxing – ‘The Best Thing To Happen'
Mike Tyson welcomed the possibility of Dana White entering the sport of boxing. White has hinted at the idea ever since there was speculation that he would launch Zuffa Boxing in 2018. That came shortly after Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in 2017. The Irishman would ultimately get stopped in the tenth round on his […]
Joshua Buatsi Happy His Willy Hutchinson Risk Paid Off To Set Up World Title Shot
Joshua Buatsi says his decision to take a risky fight against Willy Hutchinson paid off as he set himself up for his long-awaited shot at a light-heavyweight world title. Buatsi (19-0-0 13 KO) was given a tough test by Hutchinson (18-2-0 13 KO) at Wembley Stadium in London last Saturday, but eventually pulled clear in […]
Shakur Stevenson Desperate To Fight William Zepeda
Shakur Stevenson is looking forward to fighting William Zepeda at some point in the future. Shakur, the WBC Lightweight Champion, was set to box Joe Cordina on October 12. This was going to take place on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dimitry Bivol card. However, Stevenson had to pull out after a hand injury during sparring. […]
Teddy Atlas Wants Dana White To Enter Boxing – ‘We Need You'
Teddy Atlas has welcomed the possible introduction of Dana White into boxing. White’s entry into boxing has been teased throughout the years. He helped put on Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in 2017, making it one of the most lucrative fights ever in the sport. Despite receiving a lot of criticism for the fight, McGregor […]
Prince Naseem Tells Joshua To Retire – ‘He's Had His Day'
Prince Naseem has advised Anthony Joshua to retire following his loss against Daniel Dubois. Joshua was attempting to become a three-time heavyweight champion when he faced Dubois for the IBF belt. Joshua was confident heading into the fight and was considered the favorite by most of the boxing community. He was in impressive form, having […]
Why Anthony Joshua Should Not Retire After Daniel Dubois Beating
Following the savage beating he received by the fists of Daniel Dubois last Saturday, there was a wide consensus that Anthony Joshua should probably call time on his boxing career. The former two-time unified heavyweight world champion was pummeled to all four corners of the ring at Wembley Stadium in London as Dubois made a […]
Malik Scott Says Wilder Still Wants To Box
Malik Scott still sees Deontay Wilder fighting sometime next year. Wilder is not in the best of form, having lost his last two fights. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat against Joseph Parker. The loss meant that his two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua did not occur. It was contingent on him getting past Parker. Wilder […]
Hearn Says Joshua Will Return; Could Rematch Dubois
Eddie Hearn has said that Anthony Joshua will return next year, as there could be a rematch with Daniel Dubois. Joshua suffered a shock defeat as he was dropped four times on his way to a fifth-round stoppage loss. The defeat meant Joshua missed out on the chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion with […]
Anthony Joshua Would Prefer Son Do Something Else Besides Boxing
Plenty of fighters love to fight because it is in their blood. But former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua isn’t among those who love the game so much that he wants to see his son pulled into the action. Joshua said recently in an interview that he would like to see his son pursue other activities. […]