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Brian Norman Denies Ducking Jaron Ennis: ‘We Accepted The Fight’
WBO welterweight title holder Brian Norman Jr has denied claims made by fellow champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis that he ducked a unification bout, claiming instead that he “accepted the fight”. IBF champion Ennis (32-0-0 29 KO) gave an interview to YSM Sports Media on Thursday when he revealed an offer had been sent to Norman […]
Jake Paul: Dana White Fears Making Jones Vs. Ngannou
Jake Paul says that Dana White fears making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. White ruled out the fight after Ngannou left the UFC last year following the breakdown of contract talks. Ngannou allegedly rejected an $8 million deal, which would have allowed the Jones fight. Once Ngannou left, White ruled out working with Ngannou. He […]
The Four Kings Documentary Explores Lewis vs. Bruno, Eubank vs. Benn
The Four Kings, a new Amazon Prime documentary, will explore the two biggest British rivalries between Lennox Lewis vs. Frank Bruno and Chris Eubank Sr. vs. Nigel Benn. The documentary will air on September 27. Lewis defended his WBC Heavyweight Title for the second time when he faced Bruno. Bruno had never won a world […]
Shakur Stevenson’s Deal With Matchroom – Who Does He Fight Next?
Shakur Stevenson’s deal with Matchroom Boxing has raised question marks over who he should fight next. Stevenson joined Matchroom Boxing, where he will face Joe Cordina on October 12 on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight. Shakur will defend his WBC Lightweight Title with the hope of eventually securing the Gervonta Davis fight. It […]
Danny Garcia Warns Erislandy Lara: ‘I’m The Best Fighter He’s Fought In A Long Time’
Danny Garcia has praised Erislandy Lara as a “tricky” and “skilled” fighter but warned the Cuban that he’s not shared the ring with anyone as good as him “in a long time”. Garcia (37-3-0 21 KO) challenges WBA middleweight champion Lara (30-3-3 18 KO) at T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 14. Their […]
Vergil Ortiz Ready For Terence Crawford: ‘I Feel Like I’m The Best In This Division’
Vergil Ortiz Jr says his victory over Serhii Bohachuk has given him the belief that he is the best fighter in the super-welterweight division and that he welcomes the opportunity to fight Terence Crawford. Ortiz (22-0-0 21 KO) defeated Bohachuk (24-2-0 23 KO) earlier this month in Las Vegas via a contentious split decision following […]
Jaron Ennis Slams 147 Fighters For Ducking
Jaron Ennis says he is frustrated after his struggles to make a unification at 147. Ennis successfully defended his IBF Welterweight Title after stopping David Avanesyan in round six in his last fight. It was the first defense of his belt after he became a champion once Terence Crawford moved up. Ennis has been linked […]
Eddie Hearn Tasked With Making Shakur Stevenson The ‘Superstar’ His Talent Deserves
Eddie Hearn added another American champion to his stable on Thursday when it was announced Shakur Stevenson had joined Matchroom Boxing. Stevenson (22-0-0 10 KO) ended his career-long association with Top Rank following his last fight – a typically wide points win in July over Artem Harutyunyan – amid accusations that the Bob Arum-led company […]
Canelo Mocks Benavidez's First Fight At 175 – ‘He Can’t Do Nothing'
Canelo Alvarez questioned David Benavidez’s move up to 175 pounds as he criticized his first performance in the weight class. Benavidez beat Oleksandr Gvozdyk via a unanimous decision to become the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. The win makes Benavidez mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, who face off for undisputed […]
Shakur Signs With Matchroom – ‘I Want The Biggest Names'
Shakur Stevenson has signed a deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for the Joe Cordina fight. Shakur was a free agent after turning down a reported $15 million deal for five fights to leave Top Rank. His last fight with the company was when he defeated Artem Harutyunyan via a unanimous decision to retain his […]
Junto Nakatani To Headline Two-Day Fight Festival In Tokyo
Japan’s rising pound-for-pound star Junto Nakatani will defend his WBC bantamweight belt against Petch Sor Chitpattana as part of a two-day fight card in Tokyo involving seven title fights. Natakani (28-0-0 21 KO) is a three-weight world champion and will make the second defense of his 118lbs world title against second-ranked challenger Chitpattana (76-1, 53 […]
Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia Forced To Put Undisputed Plans On Hold
Jai Opetaia appearing on the next boxing show in Saudi Arabia is no surprise, but the choice of opponent certainly is. The IBF cruiserweight world champion will take on European title holder Jack Massey on the undercard of the undisputed light-heavyweight bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitrii Bivol in Riyadh on October 12. Taken in […]
Canelo Warns Berlanga – ‘Let Him Feel So Much Pain'
Canelo Alvarez has warned Edgar Berlanga that he must be at his best to have a chance of beating him. Canelo defends his WBA, WBC and WBO belts on Mexican Independence Weekend on September 14. He is the massive favorite, having only lost to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol. He enters the fight with a […]
Riyadh Season Delivers Once Again With Stacked Beterbiev v Bivol Undercard
The undercard for the undisputed light-heavyweight fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol in October was announced on Wednesday, and it was predictably stacked. Beterbiev (20-0-0 20 KO) and Bivol (23-0-0 12 KO) will be the main attraction of the October 12 show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the 200lbs division crowns a four-belt world […]
Fans Rips Canelo Vs. Berlanga PPV Price – ‘The Nerves On Canelo'
Fans have slammed the PPV price for Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga, which has been priced at $89.99 The fight takes place on September 14 during Mexican Independence Weekend. Canelo is the massive favorite as he defends his WBA, WBC and WBO belts against the 22-0 Berlanga. Alvarez enters the fight with wins over Jermell […]
Mayweather And Gotti Square Up – ‘He Has To Get Knocked Out'
Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III had their final presser before their exhibition on August 24. The fight takes place from the Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City as they rematch following their controversial first encounter. Mayweather was dominating the fight as Gotti struggled to land a glove. However, the fight came to a […]
Erislandy Lara Hopes A Win Over Danny Garcia Will Take Him Closer To Hall of Fame
WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara says he’s now fighting for legacy and believes a win over Danny Garcia next month will take him a step closer to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Lara (30-3-3 18 KO) will make the second defense of his WBA world title when he takes on two-weight world champion Garcia […]
Boxing Matches to Make in 2024: Should There be Appetite for Usyk-Joshua III?
With 2024 coming to an end quickly, there is a lot of talk about what the next wave of great boxing events can be. Already, there have been several wrenches thrown into the plans of what could be great fights. Ryan Garcia took himself out of commission by using racially charged language that fueled a […]
Boxing Pros Pick Between Beterbiev And Bivol
Artur Beterbiev faces Dmitry Bivol on October 12 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship, as boxing pros gave their predictions. The two undefeated fighters put their belts on the line, as they have contrasting styles. Beterbiev defends his IBF, WBC and WBO belts with a 100 percent knockout rate as he is 20-0. He stopped […]
Frazer Clarke Reveals Heavyweight Rematch With Fabio Wardley Is ‘Agreed’
British heavyweight Frazer Clarke has revealed a rematch with Fabio Wardley has been “agreed” following their epic draw earlier this year. Clarke (8-0-1 6 KO) and Wardley (17-0-1 16 KO) contested an all-time British heavyweight classic at the O2 Arena in London, sharing a split-decision draw in March. Clarke, an experienced and accomplished amateur, weathered […]