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Rolando Romero Promises To Deliver ‘Highlight Reel’ Victory Against Manuel Jaimes
Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero insists he is not overlooking Saturday’s opponent Manuel Jaimes but has promised to deliver a “highlight reel” victory. Romero (15-2-0 13 KO) takes on Jaimes (16-1-1 11 KO) on the undercard of the super-middleweight bout between unified world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga at the T Mobile Arena in his […]
Austin Trout Calls Out Canelo Alvarez For A BKFC Fight
Austin Trout has called out Canelo Alvarez for a bare-knuckle fight. Trout has faced Canelo in the boxing ring, losing a unanimous decision win. That was the first defeat of Trout’s career. He would lose his next fight against Erislandy Lara, showing a tendency to fall short at the elite level. Further losses to Jermell […]
Canelo v Berlanga: Three Reasons Why The Challenger Could Shock The World
On Saturday night at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will make the latest defense of his super-middleweight world titles against Edgar Berlanga. Canelo (61-2-2 39 KO) puts his WBC, WBA, and WBO belts on the line against leading contender Berlanga (22-0-0 17 KO) in a fight the Mexican is widely […]
Pacquiao Knocks Out IShowSpeed
Manny Pacquiao dropped streamer IShowSpeed with a brutal body shot during a sparring session. Pacquiao is one of the greatest boxers of his generation, having won titles in eight world classes. At his peak, he was known for his devastating knockout power. His stoppage wins over Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya showed his […]
Gervonta Davis And David Benavidez Could Feature On A Dec 14 Card
Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez could feature on a PBC card on December 14. They previously shared the same stage when Tank headlined against Frank Martin. Benavidez was the co-main event attraction as he boxed Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first fight at 175. Davis knocked out Martin to retain his WBA Lightweight Title in his […]
Ryan Garcia Calls Out Teofimo Lopez
Ryan Garcia called out Teofimo Lopez as he targets that bout on his return. Garcia is currently banned from boxing after failing VADA tests for Ostarine. The decision meant his victory against Devin Haney became a no-contest. It was a massive blow since Garcia’s social media following had increased exponentially, aiding his claim to be […]
Trevor McCumby Vows To Knock Out ‘Crybaby’ Caleb Plant Inside Nine Rounds
Trevor McCumby has described Caleb Plant as a “crybaby” and “prima donna” and vowed to knock out the former super-middleweight world champion within nine rounds on Saturday. McCumby (28-0-0 21 KO) will contest the biggest fight of his career this weekend when he takes on Plant (22-2-0 13 KO) at the T Mobile Arena in […]
Hearn And Ellerbe Argue Over Davis Vs. Stevenson Fight – ‘Tank Loses'
Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson is a competitive fight, resulting in a difference of opinion. The question of who would win came up when Eddie Hearn and Leonard Ellerbe were spotted at the Grand Arrivals for Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga. Hearn recently signed Shakur to a two-fight deal with Matchroom. Meanwhile, Ellerbe has been […]
Tyler Denny ‘Ready For Chance At The Big Time’ Against Hamzah Sheeraz
European middleweight champion Tyler Denny says he is ready to shock the world when he faces Hamzah Sheeraz later this month and insists he won’t be overawed by the occasion. Denny (19-2-3 1 KO) is set for the biggest fight of his career when he risks his European title against the highly-touted Sheeraz (20-0-0 16 […]
Why Isn’t Canelo v Berlanga For Undisputed? The IBF’s Strict Mandatory Policy Explained
When Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fights Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on Saturday, three of the four super-middleweight world titles will be on the line. Canelo (61-2-2 39 KO) will enter the T Mobile Arena ring with the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts against Berlanga (22-0-0 17 KO), with the winner emerging as the unified champion. […]
Saúl Canelo Álvarez Plans to Protect Status as Unified Super Middleweight Champion
Edgar Berlanga is a fighter who understands how to build interest in his fight against Saúl Canelo Álvarez. Berlanga likes talking about how the fight will play out, and he likes talking in general. According to online boxing news, there are other opponents people would like to see Canelo fight against, but boxing fans will […]
Ramirez v Billam-Smith: Zurdo ‘Looking Forward To Becoming Unified Champion’
WBA cruiserweight world champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez says he’s looking forward to unifying the division after his fight with WBO title holder Chris Billam-Smith was announced. Ramirez (46-1-0 30 KO) and Billam-Smith 20-1-0 13 KO) will put their world titles on the line in the headline bout of ‘Latino Night’ on November 16 in Riyadh, […]
Usyk Trolls Fury Ahead Of Their Rematch – ‘Chubby Belly'
Oleksandr Usyk had a dig at Tyson Fury, calling him chubby, as he began preparing for their December 21 rematch. Usyk gave Fury the first defeat of his career, beating The Gypsy King in a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk dominated large parts of the fight, while Fury came on strong […]
Shakur Stevenson Injury Halts Fight With Joe Cordina – ‘He Damaged His Hand'
Shakur Stevenson has suffered a hand injury, so he will miss his October 12 clash with Joe Cordina. Stevenson was set to defend his WBC Lightweight Title on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol card in what would have been Shakur’s first fight under Matchroom Boxing. It is a massive blow for Shakur, who has […]
Canelo And Berlanga Face Off For The Last Time – ‘I’ve Prepared For The Knockout'
The final presser for Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga took place as they prepare for battle on Saturday. Canelo defends his WBC and WBO Super Middleweight Titles in his second fight of this year. His last fight was a unanimous decision victory against his fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia. This time around, he faces an undefeated […]
Chisora Will Retire After His 50th Fight – ‘Sounds Like He Has CTE'
Derek Chisora has opened up about his future, saying that he will retire from boxing after 50 fights. Chisora is coming off a massive win, beating Joe Joyce to defy the odds in a thrilling fight. The victory meant the 40-year-old’s record stands at 35-13. Chisora may have numerous losses, but he has fought everyone. […]
Jaron Ennis’ Career At A Crossroads
Jaron Ennis’ future is suffering due to the lack of big fights. That is according to Chris Algieri. Boots is considered one of the most talented boxers in the welterweight division. He is the IBF Welterweight Champion with an undefeated record of 32-0 with 29 knockouts. He became the champion once Terence Crawford was stripped […]
Beterbiev Considers Moving Up To Cruiserweight
Artur Beterbiev may move up to cruiserweight if he beats Dmitry Bivol. Beterbiev puts his WBO, WBC and IBF belts on the line, seeking Bivol’s WBA title to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. Beterbiev is 20-0, with all his wins coming by way of knockout. At 39, Beterbiev is in the latter part of […]
Froch Downplays Joshua's Legacy
Carl Froch has downplayed suggestions that Anthony Joshua is a great fighter based on his resume. Froch is a four-time super middleweight champion and a Hall of Famer. He was known for fighting the best, only losing to Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler. Froch avenged the Kessler loss, but the Ward rematch never happened. Joshua […]
Canelo Sends A Berlanga A Chilly Warning During Grand Arrivals – ‘It’ll Be The Beatdown Of His Life'
Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga made their Grand Arrivals ahead of their September 14 clash. Canelo has his second fight of the year, defending his WBO and WBC titles on Mexican Independence Weekend. He enters the fight with a unanimous decision win over Jaime Munguia. The Mexican has received criticism for taking this fight, rather […]