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Terri Harper Vs. Natalie Zimmermann Key Battles
Terri Harper boxes Natalie Zimmermann on May 23 as we look at how the fight could play out. Harper defends her WBO Lightweight Title for the first after she beat Rhiannon Dixon in a unanimous decision to secure the belt. It ended her poor run of form with only one win in three bouts. A […]
Is Makhachev Ducking Topuria?
Islam Makhachev has been accused of ducking Ilia Topuria, but is that claim justified? Makhachev is the current UFC Lightweight Champion, who defended his belt in his last fight after submitting Renato Moicano at UFC 311. That was his fourth defense of the belt after he secured it against Charles Oliveria at UFC 280 in […]
Tributes Pour In As Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dies After Cancer Battle
Tributes have poured in for Georgia O’Connor as the 25-year-old female boxer has died after her battle with cancer. O’Connor’s passing has shocked the boxing world, as it came two weeks after her marriage. She was a rising star in the boxing world, having secured a Commonwealth Youth Games gold in 2017. She would also […]
Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/BoxingNewsPlus/status/1925254073361567847?t=GE3v8oniVrCIFszApdHmxw&s=19) Maxi Hughes and Archie Sharp collide this Friday night in Doncaster in an all-British clash that could reshape the lightweight landscape and both of their careers. For Hughes, it’s a chance to continue his late-career aspirations and edge closer to a world title shot. For Sharp, it’s a do-or-die moment because a […]
Taylor And Essuman Size Each Other Up
Josh Taylor and Ekow Essuman held their final presser ahead of their May 24 welterweight clash. Taylor has his first fight at welterweight, having lost his last two fights at 140. Taylor suffered a defeat to Teofimo Lopez, which cost him his WBO Junior Welterweight Title. Taylor had the chance to silence his critics against Jack […]
What's Next For Teofimo Lopez?
Teofimo Lopez is looking for the mega fights, as we take a look at who he could face next. Lopez recently defended his WBO Junior Welterweight Title against Arnold Barboza Jr. with a unanimous decision win. He then called out Jaron Ennis, the WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion. The Saudis have indicated an […]
Harper Ready For Zimmermann – ‘I'm Hungry'
Terri Harper and Natalie Zimmermann held their final presser ahead of their WBO Lightweight Title clash, as they were ready to put everything on the line. Harper arrives into the fight as the champion, having secured the title against Rhiannon Dixon in a unanimous decision win. That was Harper’s first win in her last three […]
Has Money Ruined Haney And Garcia's Careers?
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have been accused of losing their hunger, raising questions over whether their boxing purses have impacted their mindsets. Garcia and Haney recently secured some of the biggest purses in the sport, but have not shown the best form. They faced off against each other in April 2024 in a fight […]
Nate Diaz Involved In A Wild Brawl
Nate Diaz was reportedly involved in a brawl while he was filming a Russian reality show in Thailand. Reports indicate that Diaz was with Jon Jones and Jake Shields as part of the show. During the course of that process, someone accosted Diaz by trying to get a hold of him. Nate allegedly slapped him, […]
Can Josh Taylor Win A Belt At 147?
Josh Taylor will box at 147 for the first time, as he faces Ekow Essuman this weekend, but can he win a world title in the weight class? Taylor’s form has come into question of late, as he no longer looks like the same fighter who was once the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion. The question […]
What's Next For Claressa Shields?
Claressa Shields is no longer interested in MMA, as we take a look at her possible plans. Shields is the current Undisputed Heavyweight Champion after defeating Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The win put her down in history, as it was the third weight class she had become undisputed in following that feat at […]
Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: boxingscenehttps://www.boxingscene.com/articles/josh-taylor-ekow-essuman-set-for-may-24-at-glasgows-hydro-arena) Josh Taylor returns to his home country of Scotland looking to rediscover past form when he faces off against Ekow Essuman at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow this Saturday night. On paper, Josh Taylor (19-2, 13 KO’s) remains the heavy favourite, bolstered by his home advantage and a résumé that includes […]
Pacquiao Warned About Returning – ‘God Forbid Something Could Happen'
Teddy Atlas has warned Manny Pacquiao about making his boxing comeback. Pacquiao returns to the ring at 46 against the WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Pacman left boxing in 2021 after suffering a loss to Yordenis Ugas. However, he left his mark in the sport. He became an eight-time world champion while also holding the […]
50 Cent Comments On Mayweather's Lawsuit – ‘Champ Is Mad'
50 Cent has reacted to Floyd Mayweather’s lawsuit, as their feud continues. 50 Cent and Mayweather are no longer on good terms despite having had a good relationship during the latter’s boxing career. The dispute started when Mayweather was sentenced to jail in 2012, as the rapper allegedly looked after the ‘The Money Team’ brand. […]
Boxing World Mourns Nino Benvenuti's Passing
Ex-Italian two-weight world champion Nino Benvenuti has died at 87, as many tributes have been coming in. Benvenuti’s talent was undeniable. He achieved a 119-1 amateur record, going down as one of the best. The question was whether he could make a transition to the professional ranks. Benvenuti did just that, as he would win […]
Should Joe Joyce Retire?
Joe Joyce is reportedly in contention to rematch Tony Yoka, but should he retire? Joyce is on a terrible run of form, as he is no longer the same fighter who was once the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion. His decline began when he suffered two knockout defeats to Zhilei Zhang. He was stopped in devastating […]
How Can Devin Haney Rebrand?
Devin Haney has been accused of not being the most entertaining fighter, so how can he rebrand himself? Haney’s popularity declined after the Ryan Garcia fight, which ended in a no-contest. Haney initially lost the fight as he was dropped three times in a majority decision defeat. However, the result was overturned once Garcia failed […]
Is Moses Itauma Ready For The Big Fights?
Moses Itauma takes on Mike Balogun this weekend in a heavyweight clash, but is he ready for big-time boxing? Itauma knocked out Demsey McKean in his last fight, which was his fourth stoppage of 2024. That extended his undefeated record to 11-0, with 9 knockouts. That was the biggest win of Moses’ career, as all […]
What's Next For Dave Allen?
Dave Allen knocked out Johnny Fisher in their rematch, raising questions over his next steps. Allen gained his revenge to stop Fisher in the fifth round after the controversial result in the first fight. Allen lost the first fight via a split decision, where most of the boxing community had him winning. With the win […]
What's Next For Cris Cyborg?
Cris Cyborg secured a stoppage win against Precious Harris-McCray in the first round to extend her undefeated boxing record to 5-0, raising question over her next steps. That was Cyborg’s third boxing win since 2024, as she continues to expand her boxing career. Cyborg has been focusing on the boxing ring following her PFL win […]