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Canelo Could Box Berlanga In September – ‘We’re Ready To Go'
Eddie Hearn has suggested that Canelo Alvarez could box Edgar Berlanga in September. Alvarez is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia, as he remained the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. There is increasing pressure on Canelo to fight David Benavidez. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, a position he […]
Estrada vs Rodriguez Predictions – ‘He Has The Skill And Firepower'
Juan Francisco Estrada takes on Jesse Rodriguez on Saturday live from Phoenix, Arizona. Estrada is one of the most decorated fighters in the sport, who is currently active. He has won titles in light flyweight, flyweight, and super flyweight categories. Estrada turned professional in 2008. He beat his rival Roman Gonzalez in 2022 to grab […]
Froch Laughs At Joshua's Legacy – ‘A Little Fat Kid Ruiz Made Him Quit'
Carl Froch has fired back at Anthony Joshua’s criticism of him as the duo don’t appear to be on good terms. Some WhatsApps messages between the two showed Joshua calling the ‘Cobra’ a prick. They were former friends during their time training under Rob McCracken. Under McCracken’s guidance, he became the Unified Heavyweight Champion of […]
Gennady Golovkin Vows To ‘Do Everything To Keep Boxing In The Olympic Program’
Former middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin has vowed to do everything in his power to “keep boxing in the Olympic program” as the sport faces an uncertain future. Boxing has been a permanent fixture at the Summer Olympics since its introduction in 1904 – except for the Stockholm Games in 1912 due to Sweden’s ban […]
Pacquiao Could Face Barrios By The End Of The Year
Manny Pacquiao could make his pro boxing return by fall against Mario Barrios. Manny retired from professional boxing in 2021 after his loss to Yordenis Ugas. The Filipino no longer looked the same fighter who thrilled fans before winning titles in eight weight classes. Since his retirement, he has had one boxing exhibition. He defeated […]
Saudi Arabia Continues Global Boxing Expansion With Joshua v Dubois In London
Saudi Arabia cemented its status as the new central power of global boxing with the announcement of the IBF heavyweight world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. However, this time, the bout will not be taking place in Riyadh – as all heavyweight title bouts have in recent years – but back in […]
De La Hoya Questions Devin Haney's Star Power – ‘Nobody Is Going To Forget That Beating'
Oscar De La Hoya has said Devin Haney is not a big star, questioning his star power. Haney’s loss to Ryan Gacia was overturned into a no-contest after Garcia received a one-year ban for Ostarine. But Haney is not happy, complaining that Golden Boy has not paid him. This was concerning after Garcia was required […]
Willy Hutchinson ‘Very Confident’ Of Beating Joshua Buatsi In Interim Title Bout
Willy Hutchinson said he’s “very confident” of beating Joshua Buatsi in their WBO interim light-heavyweight title bout in September. Buatsi (18-0-0 13 KO) puts his belt on the line against Hutchinson (18-1-0 13 KO) on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s IBF heavyweight world title fight with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, London on September 21. […]
Fury Unbothered By Usyk Vacating The IBF Belt
Tyson Fury is not disappointed that Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF belt, preventing the Gypsy King from fighting for undisputed in their rematch. The rematch takes place on December 21 after Usyk won the first fight via a split decision. The Ukrainian become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis. Fury has maintained that […]
Joshua Mocks Fury For Losing To Usyk – ‘He's An Idiot'
Anthony Joshua has slammed Tyson Fury’s comments towards Oleksandr Usyk before his loss to the Ukrainian. Fury lost a split decision, as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first defeat of Fury’s career, defying the pre-fight narrative that Usyk was too small. The Gypsy King labelled Usyk a rabbit, a middleweight and […]
Volkanovski Eyes Next Fight At Lightweight – ‘Charles Oliveira Lined Up'
Alex Volkanovski plans on fighting again at lightweight for his next fight. Volkanovski’s time at lightweight has not been successful at the elite level. He faced UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev twice at UFC 284 and UFC 294. In the first fight, Volkanovski lost a unanimous decision. However, many felt he had done enough to […]
Tank Davis' Trainer Hints At Loma Fight In November – ‘Chenko Will Be Destroyed'
Gervonta Davis‘ co-trainer Kenny Ellis has hinted that his fighter could box Vasily Lomachenko on November 24. Bob Arum recently confirmed that talks over a fight have already begun, with a view to making it at the back end of the year. This would require PBC and EPSN to work together in a cross-party promotion. […]
Daniel Jacobs ‘Still Has More To Give’ Ahead Of Return From 29-Month Absence
Daniel Jacobs believes he still has “enough left to be able to give” to boxing as the former middleweight world champion prepares to return after a 29-month absence. Jacobs (37-4-0 30 KO) makes his surprising return to the ring against Shane Mosely Jr on July 6 as part of the event headlined by a boxing […]
How Daniel Dubois Can Beat Anthony Joshua And Become Heavyweight World Champion
The biggest British fight of the year has been confirmed as Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois prepare to do battle for the IBF heavyweight world title on September 21 in London. That the fight at Wembley Stadium is for the IBF title came after undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt ahead of his rematch […]
Joshua And Fury Agree To Fight During A FaceTime Call – ‘I’m Waiting For You'
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury chatted over FaceTime with plans to fight next year. Joshua is currently preparing to fight Daniel Dubois on September 21. He will fight for Dubois’ IBF Heavyweight Title, a belt he secured once Oleksandr Usyk vacated. Fury, meanwhile, will rematch Usyk on December 21, having lost a split decision as […]
Haney Demands The Garcia Rematch – ‘He Will Pay For What He Did'
Devin Haney wants to rematch Ryan Garcia after the latter’s suspension. Garcia was banned for one year after testing positive for Ostarine. The ruling meant his win over Devin Haney was overturned. Haney lost a majority decision, getting dropped three times, only to see his undefeated 31-0 record reinstated. Since then, he has become a […]
Joshua vs. Dubois Predictions – ‘It's Lights Out'
Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois on September 21. Joshua aims to win the Dubois IBF Heavyweight Title. Dubois became the full champion once Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt following his victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua is looking to secure his third straight stoppage under his trainer Ben Davidson. The Brit looks back to his […]
Snoop Dogg Meets Usyk, Gives Him Some Major Bling
Snoop Dogg visited Oleksandr Usyk on the set of ‘The Smashing Machine.’ The film stars Dwayne Johnson as ex-UFC and PRIDE fighter Mark Kerr. During a successful career, Kerr became a Pride FC Heavyweight Champion and a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. The project centers around the fighter’s addiction to painkillers and narcotics. Usyk will […]
Claggett Vows To Upset The Odds And Beat Lopez: ‘They Don’t Know The Skills I Have’
Steve Claggett says he’s never been so prepared for a fight and has warned Teofimo Lopez not to underestimate his skills in their WBO super-lightweight title bout on Saturday. Claggett (38-7-2 26 KO) is enjoying something of a late-career resurgence; the Canadian has been active in recent years, reeling off nine straight wins in the […]
Julio Cesar Martinez Receives Nine-Month Ban For Failed Drug Tests
Former WBC flyweight world champion Julio Cesar Martinez has received a nine-month suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after testing positive for three banned substances. According to reports from ESPN and The Ring Magazine, the Mexican failed three drug tests ahead of his March 30 title defense against Angelino Cordova at the T […]