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Ricardo Malajika Vs. Jayson Mama Preview
Ricardo Malajika takes on Jayson Mama in a defense of his IBO super-flyweight title on August 9, as we preview this upcoming fight. Malajika has won his last seven fights during which he won the IBO flyweight and super flyweight belts. He secured the IBO super flyweight belt against Marcel Braithwaite, while claiming the IBO […]
Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr., Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin Planned For October
Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is being planned for the WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title in October, while Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin could feature on the card too. Thurman has had just two fights since his first loss in 2019 against Manny Pacquiao. Wins over Mario Barrios and Brock Jarvis allowed Thurman […]
De La Hoya Bashes Dana White Over Ben Askren's Struggles – ‘They Care About Their Bottom Line'
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed Dana White, blaming him for Ben Askren’s struggles in not being able to cover his medical costs following his recent struggles with pneumonia. Askren, a former Bellator and ONE Championship belt holder, joined the UFC in 2018. While he did not win a UFC title, Askren became a fan […]
What's Next For Oscar Duarte?
Oscar Duarte defeated Kenneth Sims Jr. via a majority decision, raising question marks over his next steps. Duarte secured this fourth win a row since his Ryan Garcia loss, taking his record to 29-2-1. He is currently ranked fifth by the WBA in the 140-pound rankings, although that is expected to rise with his latest […]
Keyshawn Davis Speaks Out After Locker Room Brawl – ‘I Was Wrong'
Keyshawn Davis has opened up about his recent behaviour, which saw him stripped of his WBO lightweight title, which was followed by a locker room brawl. Davis missed weight for his Edwin De Los Santos fight, coming in at 139.3 pounds. The manner in which he failed weight suggested he never intended to make the […]
Oscar Duarte Edges Past Sims Jr.
Oscar Duarte edged past Kenneth Sims Jr. in their 140-pound bout via a majority decision, 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113, as you can see how the fight played out. Duarte arrived into the fight in good form. He made a statement by becoming the first fighter to stop former world champion JoJo Diaz. Duarte followed that […]
Regis Prograis Battles Past JoJo Diaz
Regis Prograis defeated JoJo Diaz in a hard-fought unanimous decision, as you can see how the fight played out. Prograis arrived into the fight with some serious scrutiny over his form. He won a world title in 2022 when he defeated Jose Zepeda for the WBC Junior Welterweight Title. He followed it up with a […]
Ryan Garcia Will Leave Golden Boy
Ryan Garcia says he is moving on from Golden Boy Promotions once his contract is up with them after his next fight. Garcia accused Oscar De La Hoya of disrespect, saying he gave him the worst offer after his Rolando Romero defeat. Garcia is at a crossroads in his career, having lost his last fight […]
Xander Zayas' Next Move
Bob Arum has stated that a fight between Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis would be a mega bout. Zayas, 22, secured the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title with a unanimous decision win against Jorge Garcia. The victory extended his record to 22-0, with 13 knockouts. The win came on Top Rank’s final fight with ESPN, […]
Duarte And Sims Jr. Size Each Other Up At Final Weigh-In
Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. made the 140-pound weight limit ahead of their August 2 clash. Duarte, who suffered a defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, has since rebuilt his career under trainer Robert Garcia. He made a statement by becoming the first fighter to stop former world champion Jo Jo Diaz, followed by […]
Prograis And Diaz Face Off In Final Presser – ‘He's About To Get It'
Regis Prograis returns to the ring on August 2 against JoJo Diaz, as the pair held their final presser. Prograis was once considered one of the most dangerous fighters in the 140-pound division, but his momentum has taken a hit. After a career-defining knockout of Jose Zepeda in 2022 to capture the WBC Junior Welterweight […]
De La Hoya Bashes New Muhammad Ali Act Bill – ‘This Is A Warning To All Fighters'
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed the efforts made to amend the Muhammad Ali Act, claiming that it is “malevolent.” Oscar’s comments come after the introduction of a new bill, The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, in U.S. Congress. The bill wants to offer alternatives to the way the major sanctioning bodies, WBC, WBO, […]
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Dies After Battle with Cancer – ‘Great Boxing Man'
Tommy Brooks, the boxing trainer who worked with the likes of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, has passed away at the age of 71. Reports indicate that Brooks died after battling cancer, as he left behind a major legacy in the sport. Brooks was one of the few coaches who worked with fighters during the […]
Fans React To Ryan Garcia's Hand Speed – ‘0 Fundamentals'
Fans have reacted to the latest clip of Ryan Garcia showing off his hand speed in the aftermath of his hand surgery. Garcia is looking to bounce back from his last performance, where he suffered a shock defeat to Rolando Romero. Romero dropped Ryan with a counter left hook as he was hesitant to throw […]
MVP Making Major Moves In Women's Boxing
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has bolstered its women’s boxing roster with five major signings. Sa’Rai Brown-El, just 19 years old, is one of the most anticipated prospects in boxing. A 19-time U.S. national amateur champion, she’s been dubbed “the future of women’s boxing” by USA Boxing. Current world champions Jasmine Artiga and Desley […]
Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz Breakdown
Regis Prograis is set to face JoJo Diaz on August 2, as we look at how the fighters may approach the bout. Prograis (29-3, 24 KOs) finds himself needing to rebound to form. After winning the WBC Junior Welterweight Title with a knockout of Jose Zepeda in 2022, he followed it up with a shaky […]
Is The Devin Haney Criticism Justified?
Devin Haney believes critics were going to bash his performance no matter what when he faced Jose Ramirez, as we look at whether the criticism is warranted. The two-division champion returned from a year-long layoff following his no-contest against Ryan Garcia to secure a unanimous decision win. Haney was dropped three times in the Garcia […]
Pacquiao Warned Against Facing Younger Fighters
Tim Bradley believes Manny Pacquiao should step away from fighting younger opponents after his recent majority draw to WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Pacquiao looked a step behind in his first professional fight since 2021, showing signs of age with slower footwork and reduced defensive sharpness. Despite a valiant effort, he failed to […]
Ennis Back In The Gym – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis is back in the gym as he prepares for his highly anticipated debut in the junior middleweight division. The undefeated Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) last fought at welterweight, where he dominated Eimantas Stanionis to unify the titles. Following that win, Ennis decided to move up in weight to 154 and signed a new […]
Fans Predict Regis Prograis Vs. JoJo Diaz – ‘He Wins By KO'
Regis Prograis takes on JoJo Diaz on August 2, as fans gave their predictions. Prograis’ momentum has stalled of late. After becoming the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion with a knockout win over Jose Zepeda in 2022, he narrowly escaped with a split decision victory over Danielito Zorrilla in 2023. He has since suffered back-to-back losses […]