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Davis Vs. Loma Could Happen In November – ‘Tank Will Be Undisputed'
Bob Arum has said Gervonta Davis vs. Vasily Lomachenko could be made for November. Davis takes on Frank Martin on June 15 as he defends his WBA Lightweight Belt. He enters the fight with a stoppage victory against Ryan Garcia last year. Lomachenko, meanwhile, bounced back from his unanimous decision loss to Devin Haney to […]
Benavidez Slams Canelo For Ripping Fans Off With $90 PPVs – ‘He’s Spitting In Your Face'
David Benavidez has slammed Canelo Alvarez for ripping his fans off with his PPV events. Canelo is under increasing pressure to fight Benavidez, who has been his WBC mandatory at 168 for over two years. The fight has not been made, as Benavidez moved up to 175 pounds. The Mexican Monster will box Oleksandr Gvozdyk […]
Spence Prepares For His Future, Recalls His Car Crashes -‘That Was Traumatic'
Errol Spence Jr. opened up about his future in the sport as he contemplates a career in promoting post-boxing. Spence has not boxed since getting stopped by Terence Crawford last year. He was dropped three times on his way to a ninth-round stoppage loss. The defeat meant Spence missed out on becoming the first Undisputed […]
Gervonta Davis Exposes The Plans For A Saudi League – ‘Would Never Happen'
Gervonta Davis has doubts about the Saudis’ plans for creating a boxing league. Reports indicate that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is working on a $4/5 billion deal alongside Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. That would allow them to create the biggest events and hold a minority stake. The move is seen as a […]
Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Predictions – ‘Beats Him By KO'
Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO Cruiserweight Belt against Richard Riakporhe on June 15 in a rematch of their 2019 clash. Billam-Smith lost a split decision to Riakporhe in 2019, a fight that could have gone either way. Billam-Smith won the WBO belt with a majority decision win against his former sparring partner and friend Lawrence […]
Gervonta Davis Will Defend WBA Lightweight Title Against Frank Martin
Gervonta Davis doesn’t have to worry about defending the World Boxing Association (Super) lightweight title anymore. Davis held the secondary belt and made four defenses between 2018 and 2022. But with the WBA being ordered to reduce the number of championships it has, online boxing news shows that WBA promoted Davis to undisputed champion when […]
Chris Billam-Smith Ready for Rematch With Richard Riakporhe
Rivalries are usually fostered by petty squabbles that grow into much larger issues due to mutual dislike. Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe argued this week over dressing rooms at Selhurst Park in London. Online boxing news shows that Billam-Smith is eager to get back in the ring with Riakporhe. Riakporhe is the only man to […]
Leonard Ellerbe Leaves Mayweather Promotions – Was He Fired?
Leonard Ellerbe has left his position as CEO of Mayweather Promotions, raising questions about the company’s future. Ellerbe presided over the company’s growth during Floyd Mayweather’s career. He helped promote some of the biggest fights, including Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. He has also presided over Gervonta Davis’ career, making him a PPV star. He is promoting […]
Benavidez Warns Gvozdyk During Their Final Presser – ‘I Go For The KO Every Single Time'
David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk had their final pre-fight presser ahead of their Light Heavyweight Clash on Saturday. The two will take part in a co-main event fight on the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin card. It is PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video, giving both fighters a big stage to perform. The WBC […]
Billam-Smith And Riakporhe Face-Off At The Final Presser
The final pre-fight presser for the Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe rematch took place ahead of their WBO Cruiserweight Title clash on Saturday. Riakporhe won their 2019 clash via a split decision to give Billam-Smith the first defeat of his career. However, Billam-Smith arrives in the bout as the champion. Since his defeat, he has […]
Fury Speaks Out After The Usyk Loss; Usyk's Promoter Trolls Him – ‘Have A Beer'
Tyson Fury has spoken out following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was Fury’s first loss of his career. Before the fight, Fury had picked up every belt. However, he had never been undisputed. The rematch has been […]
Spence Says Crawford Will Beat Canelo – ‘He’s Chasing Greatness'
Errol Spence Jr. has backed Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez. Spence has been in the ring with Crawford. Bud stopped him in round nine after getting dropped three times. The win made Crawford the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. The victory also solidified his position as an all-time great as he […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch Won't Happen – ‘He’ll Retire, He's Struggling To Deal With It'
The Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch will not happen. That is according to Johnny Nelson. Usyk defeated Fury in a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was Fury’s first defeat, as his post-fight comments showed it was difficult to accept. He was adamant that he had won the […]
Tank Davis Makes Frank Martin Flinch During Final Presser – ‘Mind Games, He's Already Lost'
Gervonta Davis intimidated Frank Martin at the face-off in their final presser. Davis defends his WBA Lightweight Title on June 15. It is his first fight since beating Ryan Garcia last year. The win made him the ‘face of boxing.’ However, Davis had to deal with legal issues, which kept him out of the ring […]
Gervonta Davis Vs. Frank Martin Predictions – ‘I Say A Late Stoppage'
Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin headline this Saturday’s PBC PPV card on Amazon Prime Video. It is Davis’ first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia in the seventh round last year. The win made Davis the ‘face of boxing.’ However, his progress has stalled since then. He was arrested for breaking the terms of his house […]
Benavidez Could Become ‘The Face Of Boxing'
David Benavidez could become the face of boxing. That is according to Jim Lampley. Benavidez is undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 24 KOs. That has made him one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. However, he has fallen short of getting that marquee fight, which will make him a PPV star. The […]
Fans Worried After Gervonta Davis Skips The Grand Arrivals – ‘He's Trying To Make Weight'
Gervonta Davis failed to turn up for the Grand Arrival arrivals ahead of his fight with Frank Martin on June 15. Davis enters the ring hoping to follow up on his last performance. He stopped Ryan Garcia with a body shot to become the ‘face of boxing’. The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, making […]
The Saudis Begin Plans For A Boxing League – ‘This Is Insane'
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) wants to create a new boxing league that will pit the world’s best promoters against each other. According to Reuters, the PIF is in discussions with Matchroom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions. This would be a $4-5 billion deal, allowing fights to be made much easier, much like the […]
De La Hoya Exposes Canelo – ‘You're Afraid Of David Benavidez'
Oscar De La Hoya has continued his feud with Canelo Alvarez with an X-rated jibe at the boxer. De La Hoya and Canelo’s relationship turned sour when Alvarez left Golden Boy Promotions in 2020. Canelo accused De La Hoya of hypocrisy, calling out his lack of loyalty. The two butted heads at the presser for […]
Jake Paul Will Box BKFC's Mike Perry – ‘Will It Be Bareknucke?'
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry is likely to take place for July 20 after the initial Mike Tyson fight was postponed, with an announcement expected soon. The news of the weight class and the number of rounds has not been confirmed, but Paul is expected to make an announcement today. The Problem Child was set […]