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Fans React To Beterbiev vs. Bivol PPV Numbers – ‘Financial Flop'
Boxing fans have reacted to the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch PPV numbers, which sold 340,000. The rematch took place on February 22, as Beterbiev avenged his defeat in the first fight via a majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. It was a reversal of the first fight where Beterbiev’s works […]
Tszyu And Spencer Look Sharp During Media Workouts – ‘I’m 100% Ready'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer’s media workouts took place ahead of their junior welterweight clash this weekend. Tszyu has plenty of pressure to perform, having recently lost his undefeated record. He lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt to Sebastian Fundora in his first career defeat. The Australian had the chance to win another world title […]
Crawford Reacts To Pacquiao's PED Allegations – ‘He Didn’t Want To Do The Blood test'
Terence Crawford says Manny Pacquiao does not belong in his P4P list of all-time greats, addressing the controversy around his alleged PED use. Pacquiao will enter the Hall of Fame this year following an impressive boxing career that stands up there with the best of them. He won titles in eight weight classes, resulting in […]
Dubois Picks The Winner Of Joyce vs. Hrgovic – ‘He Means Business'
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic’s fight this weekend throws up many interesting talking points. Joyce is facing pressure over his form, having lost three of his previous four bouts. Two defeats to Zhilei Zhang and then Derek Chisora have raised question marks over whether he should retire. Before the Zhang fight, Joyce was the WBO […]
Tszyu And Spencer Lock Horns During Roundtable Face-Off – ‘It’s A Different Mentality'
Tim Tszyu boxes Joey Spencer on April 6 in a fight that could define his career, as the pair had their roundtable face off. Tszyu is on a two-fight losing streak, having come out second-best to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. Tszyu lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt to Fundora after coming out second best in […]
Bob Arum Calls Out TKO's Boxing Pay Structure – ‘Dana Has His Hands Full'
Bob Arum has serious reservations about TKO Group Holdings Inc.’s decision to enter into the sport of boxing. Dana White recently announced that TKO would enter into boxing with the Saudis with a view to revamping the sport. The sport has often been criticized for not making the best fights due to competing networks, promoters […]
Eddie Hearn And Jake Paul Settle Their Lawsuit
Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul’s lawsuit has now been settled after both sides agreed to dismiss it. The legal battle started after The Problem Child alleged that Hearn had bribed the judges in the following two bouts. The first was Katie Taylor’s victory over Amanda Serrano in their first bout via a split decision. The […]
Lauren Price Targets Mayer And Shields Fights – ‘I Would Love To'
Lauren Price has accepted Mikaela Mayer’s challenge to face her next for the Undisputed Welterweight Title. Price put herself in a great position to win all the belts after she defeated Natasha Jonas to unify at 147. The victory added the WBC and IBF titles to her WBA and Ring Magazine. Mayer successfully defended her […]
Tim Bradley Singles Out Tank Davis For Criticism – ‘His Name Is Getting Dragged Through The Mud'
Tim Bradley gave his opinions on a probable Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. rematch. Davis secured a majority draw in their first fight to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. However, the fight was marred by controversy when the referee failed to call a 10-8 round for Roach in the ninth round. Tank took a […]
Plant Accuses Berlanga Of Avoiding Him – ‘We Sent Him The Contract'
Caleb Plant has hit out at Edgar Berlanga for not wanting to face off against him. Reports indicate that Plant is scheduled to have a fight on May 31 as the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion is in search of an opponent. Plant secured a victory against Trevor McCumby in his last fight with a […]
Fans React As Ryan Garcia Returns To Derrick James – ‘Top Tier'
Ryan Garcia will train with Derrick James for his upcoming fight against Rolando Romero. Garcia makes his return to boxing following his year suspension after failing VADA tests for Ostarine in the aftermath of his victory against Devin Haney. The findings meant that Garcia’s win became a no-contest, as he received a year-long boxing ban […]
Joyce Vs. Hrgovic: A Career-Defining Fight
Joe Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic this weekend, as boxing insiders gave their view on the upcoming clash. Joyce will face the Croatian after his initial opponent, Dillian Whyte, withdrew with a hand injury. Joyce’s career is potentially on the line, having suffered three defeats in his last four fights. He came out second best to […]
Zepeda Edges A Decision Against Farmer
William Zepeda beat Tevin Farmer for the second time to retain his WBC Interim Lightweight Title. The fight was another close encounter, as Zepeda edged out a majority decision: 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113. Farmer showed a lot of heart to overcome a possible injury to last the distance, but it was Zepeda’s night as he […]
Shields Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Mental Health – ‘Get Therapy'
Claressa Shields says Gervonta Davis needs therapy before a potential rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw with Roach in a very controversial fight. The referee did not call a knockdown in the ninth-round when Tank took a knee. Davis then went to the corner to wipe some grease from his face. […]
Mayer Beats Ryan To Set Up Undisputed Fight With Price
Mikaela Mayer repeated the trick against Sandy Ryan, beating her to retain her WBO Welterweight Title. Mayer came through with a unanimous decision victory, but she had to overcome some adversity as a big cut threatened to allow Ryan back into the fight. Sandy said she would be much better in this fight, having had […]
Mikaela Mayer Vs. Sandy Ryan Predictions – ‘She's A Better Boxer'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan do battle today, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Mayer is arguably one fight away from fighting for the Undisputed Welterweight Title against Lauren Price. Mayer got the better of Ryan in the first fight via a majority decision. The fight was controversial after Ryan alleged that someone from Mayer’s […]
Wilder's Next Fight Announced – ‘This Is A Game-Changer'
Deontay Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon in June in his next fight. Wilder has been out of the ring since getting stopped by Zhilei Zhang last year. That was his second consecutive defeat after coming out second best against Joseph Parker. Wilder’s record under his trainer, Malik Scott, has been disastrous. He has only managed […]
Arum Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Career – ‘Start Taking Boxing Seriously'
Bob Arum has advised Gervonta Davis to focus on his boxing seriously following his controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw after the referee failed to rule a knockdown in favor of Roach in round nine. Davis took a knee before he went to his corner to wipe some grease […]
Zepeda And Farmer Shove Each Other At Weigh-In
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer made the lightweight limit for their clash this weekend. Zepeda will hope to repeat the trick from their first fight, where he edged out a split decision. The win took his record to 32-0. However, he had to get off the canvas to secure the win. It was not his […]
Mayer And Ryan Make Weight; Ready For War
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan hit the scales at the welterweight limit, as they prepare for one of their biggest bouts. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title in her first defense having gotten the better of Ryan in their first fight. While she secured a majority decision win, the fight was dominated by the pre-fight […]