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Ryan Garcia Attacks The LGBTQ+ Community – ‘It's A Cult'
Ryan Garcia has caused a stir on social media after telling the LGBTQ community to rot in hell. Garcia is currently serving a one-year ban from boxing after testing positive for Ostarine. The news meant his win over Devin Haney became a no-contest. The WBC also banned Ryan for his controversial comments on social media. […]
Zhilei Zhang Wants To Activate Joseph Parker Rematch Clause: ‘Hopefully, It Will Happen Next’
Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has said he wants to activate a rematch clause to fight Joseph Parker again, believing the clause is still active following their bout in March. Zhang (27-2-1 22 KO) and Parker (35-3-0 23 KO) contested a highly competitive and entertaining bout in the co-main event of ‘Knockout Chaos’ – the crossover […]
Canelo Alvarez Faces Apathy Of Fans Until He Fights Another Big Star – But Is It Fair?
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has announced his next super-middleweight world title defense will come against unbeaten contender Edgar Berlanga – and the reaction has been mixed. Alvarez (61-2-2 39 KO) will face Berlanga (22-0-0 17 KO) on September 14 at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It could still be for the undisputed title, although […]
Spence Says Fundora Is Next, Crawford Could Follow
Errol Spence Jr. stated his next fight will be against WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora in November or January. Those comments came earlier this month as Spence would be having his first appearance since being stopped by Terence Crawford last year. The defeat meant he missed the chance to become undisputed at […]
Tank Davis’ Team Will Send Shakur A Contract – ‘Take It'
Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, has said they will send Shakur Stevenson a contract to make the fight. The news follows after talks over a Vasiliy Lomachenko fight broke down. The Ukrainian’s manager, Egis Klimas, revealed that Loma has no motivation to fight right now, while Bob Arum expects him to fight sometime next year. […]
Mayweather Shows Off Insane Hand Speed At 47 – ‘Still Beats Most Active 147 Fighters'
Floyd Mayweather showed off his impressive skills on the boxing pads ahead of his exhibition on August 24. Mayweather faces John Gotti III in a rematch. Their first fight ended in a brawl after the referee stopped the bout after both boxers refused to stop using expletives. Then Gotti swung at Mayweather after the fight […]
Usyk Denies Using PEDs To Beat Fury – ‘I'm Clean, Fury Is Like A Yeti'
Oleksandr Usyk has denied rumors that he used PEDs during his fight with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian beat Fury via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk dominated the fight early on, while Fury returned in the middle rounds. However, Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, only for the […]
Canelo vs. Berlanga Confirmed; Fans Erupt – ‘Canelo Is A Disgrace To Boxing'
Canelo Alvarez will box Edgar Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day after getting stripped of his IBF Title, leaving him with three belts. Alvarez had beaten Jaimie Munguia via a unanimous decision, after which the IBF ordered him to face William Scull. Reports indicated that he had agreed a step-aside deal, allowing him […]
Who Is Moses Itauma, The Prospect Tipped As The Future Of British Heavyweight Boxing?
Moses Itauma continues his prodigious boxing career on Saturday when the heavyweight prospect contests his 10th professional bout at the O2 Arena in London, England. Itauma (9-0-0 7 KO) will fight Polish veteran Mariusz Wach (38-10-0 20 KO) on the undercard of the British heavyweight bout between Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora in the first […]
Nonito Donaire Remains Keen On Sunny Edwards Bout: ‘I’m Always Open To Fights’
Filipino legend Nonito Donaire has revealed he is still interested in fighting Sunny Edwards, but insisted any bout would have to take place at a “mutually agreed-upon weight”. Donaire (42-8-0 28 KO) is one of the finest fighters of his generation, winning world titles in four divisions, including being the first three-time bantamweight world champion […]
Jai Opetaia Accuses Chris Billam-Smith Of ‘Ducking’ Cruiserweight Unification Bout
IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia launched an angry tirade aimed at Chris Billam-Smith on Thursday, accusing the WBO belt holder of ducking a unification bout. Opetaia (25-0-0 19 KO) has made clear his plans to become undisputed in the 200lbs division before making an eventual step up to heavyweight. To achieve that, the Australian […]
Benavidez Wants Undisputed At 175 On Cinco De Mayo
David Benavidez wants to upstage Canelo Alvarez and fight for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship on Cinco De Mayo next year. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion after having beaten Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his prior bout. The victory made him mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, who […]
Ngannou Says Promoters Helped Joshua Beat Him – ‘They Did Stuff That Wasn’t Fair'
Francis Ngannou has slammed boxing promoters for giving Anthony Joshua an unfair advantage in their fight. Ngannou was knocked out in the second round in his second boxing bout, much to the disappointment of fans. He failed to follow up on his impressive showing against Tyson Fury. The Predator dropped Fury in the third round […]
Munguia Leaves De La Hoya; Was It Because Of Canelo?
Oscar De La Hoya has suffered a major blow after Jaime Munguia signed a multi-fight deal with Top Rank. Munguia left Golden Boy Promotions after his loss to Canelo Alvarez. It was the first defeat of his career as he missed out on the chance to become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. Before the fight, […]
Chisora Destroys Joyce With His Mind Games – ‘You Protect People From School Bullies'
Derek Chisora has gotten into Joe Joyce’s head during the pre-fight build-up for their clash on Saturday. The two go head-to-head in what is deemed to be a career-defining fight. Chisora has two losses out of his last six fights, as the 40-year-old is at the tail-end of his career. There are already worries that […]
Who Is Justis Huni, The Exciting Australian Heavyweight Destined For The Top?
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni competes in his 10th professional bout on Thursday as the Australian continues his progress in the professional ranks. Huni (9-0-0 4 KO) is regarded as one of the most exciting up-and-coming fighters in the heavyweight division, considered alongside the likes of Americans Jared Anderson and Richard Torrez Jr, and British prospects […]
David Benavidez Ends Chase For Canelo Alvarez Fight To Remain At Light-Heavyweight
David Benavidez has informed the WBC that he will give up his super-middleweight mandatory status to remain in the light-heavyweight division, ending his protracted pursuit of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Benavidez (29-0-0 24 KO) had held the WBC’s interim super-middleweight title since stopping David Lemieux in the third round of their bout in May 2022. He […]
Why Is Manny Pacquiao Returning To Boxing When He Has Nothing Left To Achieve?
The return of Manny Pacquiao to professional boxing appears to be edging closer after several reports claimed the Filipino legend is on the verge of agreeing terms to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Pacquiao (62-8-2 39 KO) is one of the greatest and most important fighters in boxing history. Many of his achievements outweigh […]
Stevenson Ready To Make The Tank Fight – ‘The Phone Lines Are Open'
Shakur Stevenson’s co-manager, Josh Dubin, is confident about making a fight with Gervonta Davis. Davis was in talks to fight Vasily Lomachenko, with Bob Arum targeting a fight in November. Since then, things have changed. Loma’s manager, Egis Klimas, has confirmed the Ukrainian has no motivation to get in the ring at this time. Meanwhile, […]
Crawford Ducks Ennis For Canelo – ‘Canelo Brings More To My Legacy And Bank Account'
Terence Crawford has set his sights on fighting Canelo Alvarez instead of Jaron Ennis. Crawford could face either of the two, provided he beats Israil Madrimov on August 3. Bud chases a title in a fourth weight class as he vies for Madrimov’s WBA Junior Middleweight Title. It is Crawford’s first bout at the weight […]