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Turki Alalshikh Questions Pound-For-Pound Rankings After Inoue Climbs Above Crawford
Saudi Arabia’s boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has called into question the legitimacy of pound-for-pound rankings after Naoya Inoue climbed above Terence Crawford in the latest list. Inoue (27-0-0 24 KO) continued his history-making career with a spectacular sixth-round stoppage of former two-weight world champion Luis Nery in Tokyo. The Japanese star did have to climb […]
Benavidez Says Canelo Is Scared – ‘He’s Running Out Of Excuses'
David Benavidez says Canelo Alvarez is scared to face him. The Mexican Monster was ringside to see Alvarez win a comfortable unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia. The victory meant Canelo kept his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Canelo was asked about his next move. The champion addressed Benavidez, saying he would fight him provided the […]
Tank Davis Confronts Devin Haney; Separated By Security – ‘Tank Had Haney Scared'
Gervonta Davis came face-to-face with Devin Haney, as both fighters almost came to blows. Davis is preparing to box Frank Martin on June 15 to defend his WBA Lightweight Title. He has not boxed since stopping Ryan Garcia last year. Davis served 44 days in jail for breaking his house arrest conditions over a hit-and-run. Meanwhile, […]
Fury vs. Usyk Rematch Being Planned For October
The Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch is being planned for October 12/13. That is according to Turki Alalshikh. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18. The winner will become the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 when he defeated Evander Holyfield to claim all the bells. Both men are undefeated, meaning […]
Fury Is In The Best Shape Of His Life – ‘Never Seen Him So Well, Stops Usyk'
Frank Warren has said Tyson Fury is in prime physical condition to face Oleksandr Usyk. The two fighters face off for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship on May 18. The fight has been delayed twice, with Fury pulling out of the December 23 and February 17 dates. Fury withdrew last December following the Francis Ngannou fight, […]
What Does The Future Hold For Naoya Inoue – One Of Boxing’s Pound-For-Pound Greats?
Naoya Inoue burnished his reputation as one of the all-time greats on Monday with a first successful defense of his undisputed super-bantamweight titles. Inoue (27-0-0 24 KO) survived an early scare when Luis Nery floored him in the first round, but ‘The Monster’ soon took control of the fight at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. […]
Ryan Garcia Could Quit Boxing
Ryan Garcia has said he would quit boxing if he took PEDs intentionally. His comments were made to Jake Paul during an Instagram Live. Garcia’s biggest win against Devin Haney is in doubt following failed VADA tests. Ostarine was found on his system a day before the fight and on fight night. The substance is […]
Inoue Survives Knockdown To Stop Nery In The Sixth
Naoya Inoue survived an opening-round knockdown to stop Luis Nery in the sixth round to retain his Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title. Inoue started the fight in orthodox, but it was Nery with the early success. The Mexican’s jab was on point, landing a left hook to the body. The challenger made Inoue pay with the same shot, dropping […]
Gervonta Davis Says His New Deal Makes Him Richer Than Floyd Mayweather – ‘I Passed Him'
Gervonta Davis has revealed that he has more money than Floyd Mayweather Jr. had at this stage of his career. The boxer’s comments were made in the build-up to his fight with Frank Martin. Davis has his first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia last year with a body shot. The fight sold over 1.2 million PPVs, […]
Canelo vs. Berlanga In The Works – ‘Puerto Rico vs. Mexico'
Edgar Berlanga is talking up a fight between him and Canelo Alvarez. Alvarez secured a comfortable unanimous decision win over Jamie Munguia last weekend to retain his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title, giving his fellow Mexican the first career defeat. David Benavidez was ringside to watch the performance amid the increasing pressure on Canelo to fight […]
Jake Paul Tells Canelo – ‘Come See Me, Take Me Out'
Jake Paul called on Canelo Alvarez to fight him following his victory against Jaime Munguia. Alvarez defended his Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt with a unanimous decision win. Alvarez weathered an early storm from Munguia to drop him in the fourth round. Once Munguia tasted Canelo’s power, he was never the same. His punches did not […]
Benavidez Calls Out The WBC For Protecting Canelo – ‘It’s Unfair, Let's Make It Happen'
David Benavidez has slammed the WBC over their handling of his mandatory position at 168. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, making him mandatory for Canelo’s Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. He has been in the position for over two years. However, the fight has not been made. Both camps have blamed […]
Wilder Says He Beats Usyk In An Easy Night's Work
Deontay Wilder says it would be an easy fight if he fought Oleksandr Usyk. Wilder’s comments were in response to the upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout on May 18. The Bronze Bomber has already fought Fury three times, drawing one and losing the other two. While he failed to win any single bout, he came closest […]
Five Possible Fights For Canelo Alvarez After Win Over Jaime Munguia
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez solidified his status as one of the finest fighters on the planet on Saturday night when the undisputed super-middleweight champion defended his titles with victory over Jaime Munguia. Canelo (61-2-2 39 KO) overcame a bright start from Munguia (43-1-0 34 KO) to inflict a first professional defeat on his fellow Mexican. All […]
Tank Davis Exposes Eddie Hearn Following Ryan Garcia's Failed Test
Gervonta Davis slammed Eddie Hearn as he continued to defend Ryan Garcia. Garcia failed a VADA test, which showed the presence of Ostarine. Ostarine was found in his sample on April 19 and April 20, the day of the fight. Ostarine is known for cutting mass, increasing muscle and stamina. There are also reports that […]
Canelo Overpowers Munguia; Says He Will Only Fight Benavidez For The Right Money
Canelo Alvarez secured a one-sided unanimous decision win against Jaime Munguia to retain his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Coming into the fight, Canelo said he would stop Munguia within eight rounds. His last stoppage win was against Caleb Plant in 2021, showing he had a tough task. Since he failed to stop Jermell Charlo, a 154-pounder, in his last […]
Zhang Already Weighing Near 300 Pounds For The Wilder Fight – Chinese Power'
Zhilei Zhang appears close to 300 lbs for his bout with Deontay Wilder on June 1. The Chinese heavyweight hopes to bounce back from his loss to Joseph Parker. Zhang dropped the former WBO Heavyweight Champion twice. However, he ran out of steam, getting outboxed by Parker for most of the fight. Wilder is also coming off […]
Tank Davis Warns Frank Martin In Their First Face-Off – ‘No One Will Save Him'
Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin held their kick-off presser before their June 15 fight. Davis headlines in his first fight since stopping Ryan Garcia last year via a seventh-round stoppage. His return to the ring had been delayed by legal issues. Tank was jailed for breaking the terms of his house arrest over a hit-and-run incident. […]
Inoue Promises A Big Statement Against Nery – ‘We Will Have An Amazing Fight'
Naoya Inoue defends his Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title against Luis Nery from the Tokyo Dome on May 6. Inoue moved up to 122 pounds after becoming undisputed at bantamweight. In his first fight, he defeated Stephen Fulton via an eighth-round knockout. The victory secured him Fulton’s WBO and WBC belts. In his very next fight, […]
Canelo vs. Munguia – Breakdown And Predictions
Canelo Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on Saturday in an all-Mexican clash. Alvarez is the heavy favorite, having only lost twice in his career. Defeats to Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol are against some of the best fighters the sport has ever seen. Canelo is a four-weight world champion coming off a win against […]