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Kambosos Beats Wyllie, Sets Sights On IBF Champ Richardson Hitchins
George Kambosos Jr. had a successful start to his time with Matchroom Boxing, beating Jake Wyllie in a unanimous decision: 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. The fight could have troubled Kambosos since Wyllie was a last-minute replacement. Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight after suffering from illness, giving Wyllie a chance. The two fighters produced a thrilling […]
Boxing World Reacts To George Foreman's Passing – ‘Legendary Boxing Champion'
George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, as the boxing community reacts to the two-time heavyweight champion’s passing. Foreman became known for the “The Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali in 1974. That was the first loss of his career, as Ali stopped him in the eighth round. Foreman bounced back with […]
Edwards Vs. Brady Predictions – ‘He's An Absolute Tank'
Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady at UFC London this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Edwards is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, who lost his belt to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in his last fight. He was dominated in a one-sided unanimous decision loss. Prior to the fight, Edwards had been on […]
Garcia Will Only Rematch Tank At 147 – ‘He Knows Where The Money Is At'
Ryan Garcia says he will only fight Gervonta Davis at welterweight. Garcia has already fought Tank at lightweight. He agreed to a 136-pound catchweight with a 10-pound rehydration clause. He came up short in the fight, being stopped in the seventh round by a body shot. In his post-fight reaction, Garcia revealed that the weight […]
Fundora And Booker Trade Shots – ‘I Speak With My Hands'
Sebastian Fundora and Chordale Booker had plenty to say to each other ahead of their March 22 fight, as they held their final presser. Fundora makes the first defense of his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. He arrives into the fight with a split decision win against Tim Tzsyu. It was the biggest win […]
Kambosos And Wyllie Ready For Battle After Making Weight
George Kambosos Jr. and Jake Wyllie made the junior welterweight limit for their domestic Australian clash this weekend. Kambosos made his Matchroom Boxing debut against a last-minute opponent after Daud Yordan pulled out due to medical reasons. It is his first fight at the weight class, having lost to Vasiliy Lomachenko for the vacant IBF […]
Joshua Suffers Injury; Out Until The Summer
Anthony Joshua is currently out injured and unlikely to be back in action until the summer. Eddie Hearn confirmed the news as speculation grows over Joshua’s future. The former Unified Heavyweight Champion was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in his last fight. The defeat meant Joshua failed to become a three-time world champion, as Dubois […]
Fans Bash TKO's Boxing Pay Structure – ‘This Can't Be Real'
TKO Group Holdings Inc. has confirmed their pay structure for their boxing league. The league took the boxing world by surprise after Dana White confirmed his entry into boxing. The CEO of the UFC said the league would be based on the UFC model. He was also clear that he had no intention of working […]
Fundora And Booker Media Workouts – ‘Going To Get Knocked Out'
The media workouts for Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker took place on March 22 before their Junior Middleweight Clash. Fundora puts his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles on the line for the first time, having acquired them from Tim Tzsyu. He secured a split decision win to give the latter the first defeat of […]
Kambosos Sizes Up Wyllie In Final Presser – ‘This Is Not A Happy Ending'
George Kambosos Jr. and Jake Wyllie had their final presser ahead of junior welterweight clash this weekend. Kambosos had a last-minute change of opponent after Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight with an illness. He enters the fight with a loss against Vasiliy Lomachenko, missing out on the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. Three defeats out […]
Teofimo Unhappy With Reynoso – ‘I Won’t Be Training With Eddy'
Teofimo Lopez has hit out at Eddy Reynoso for not being in his corner for his upcoming fight against Arnold Barboza Jr. Lopez defends his WBO Junior Welterweight Title for the first time since joining with Reynoso. The latter’s stable has many big names, such as Ryan Garcia and Canelo. Alvarez fights on May 3, […]
Bivol Tells Crawford How To Beat Canelo
Dmitry Bivol has opened up on the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The fight is on course to happen in September during Mexican Independence Weekend. It is expected to be an Undisputed Super Middleweight Clash if Canelo overcomes William Scull in May for the latter’s IBF Title. The fight would see Crawford […]
MVP Signs Alycia Baumgardner – ‘It's The Next Big Move'
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has confirmed the signing of undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner. Baumgardner’s record stands at 15-1, with 7 KOs to her name. This is another big-name female signing after Amando Serrano. The latter recently inked a lifetime contract with MVP. That will include her becoming a chairwoman of MVP’s […]
Fundora Still Wants The Spence And Crawford Fights
Sebastian Fundora still has eyes on the big fights against Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. Fundora faces Chordale Booker next in a defense of his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Clash on March 22. Fundora puts his belts on the line for the first time, having won them from Tim Tzsyu. He defeated Tsyzu […]
Kambosos Faces Off Against Wyllie – ‘It Ends Here'
George Kambosos Jr. and Jake Wyllie had their first face-off before their junior welterweight clash. Kambosos has a lot to prove based on his recent form. He lost his last bout against Vasiliy Lomachenko for the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. That was Kambosos’ third loss out of his last four fights, as he moved up […]
Boxing Fans React To Canelo Vs. Scull Card – ‘Trash Card'
Boxing fans have reacted to the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull boxing card. The fight will mark Canelo’s first appearance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of his four-fight deal with The Kingdom. It is an undisputed super middleweight clash, as Canelo puts his WBA, WBC and WBO belts on the line, hoping to get […]
Kambosos Vs. Wyllie Preview – ‘Victory By Any Means'
George Kambosos Jr. takes on Jake Wyllie in Australia on March 22 as he seeks to bounce back from his last fight. Kambosos lost to Vasiliy Lomachenko the last time out, getting stopped in the eleventh round as he missed out on the IBF Lightweight Title. He then made the decision to move up to […]
Fundora Vs. Booker Preview – ‘I’m Doing Whatever It Takes To Win'
Sebastian Fundora puts his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Belts on the line against Chordale Booker on March 22. This is the first defense of his belts, which he acquired after beating Tim Tzsyu last year via a split decision. Fundora got the opportunity after Keith Thurman pulled out of the fight with a bicep […]
Hearn Expects Bivol Vs. Beterbiev Over Benavidez
Eddie Hearn says there have been no talks between Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez over a fight, as the focus seems to be on an Artur Beterbiev trilogy. Bivol became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion after avenging the defeat to Beterbiev in the first fight. Benavidez was ringside as speculation turned towards whether Bivol would […]
What's Next For Edgar Berlanga?
Edgar Berlanga secured a first-round knockout win against Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz, raising question marks about the next step. Berlanga bounced back from his last performance against Canelo Alvarez, where he lost a one-sided unanimous decision. Berlanga dropped his man three times on his way to the stoppage, as he then called out the big names. One […]