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Canelo Pushes Crawford; Dana White Intervenes
Canelo Alvarez pushed Terence Crawford during their second presser, which took place in New York, before their September 13 fight. Canelo defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title, which he picked up for the second time after beating William Scull in his last fight. It was not his best performance, which was not helped by Scull’s […]
Jake Paul vs. Chavez Jr. Preview
Jake Paul boxes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 as we preview this upcoming fight. Paul arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win against Mike Tyson. The fight shattered records, becoming the most-watched boxing event in history. It also earned Jake a reported $40 million. Talks with Canelo Alvarez over a fight […]
Tank Davis Could Duck Roach Rematch – ‘He Really Might Pull Out'
Lamont Roach Jr. is not fully convinced that Gervonta Davis will go through with their rematch. The first fight ended in a majority draw after a controversial ninth round. Tank took a voluntary knee before going to his corner to wipe some grease from his face. The referee failed to call a knockdown, which prevented […]
Rodriguez Dethrones Yafai To Claim WBC Interim Flyweight Title
Francisco Rodriguez Jr., stunned Galal Yafai to become the WBC Interim Flyweight Champion in a dominant unanimous decision: 119-108, 119-108, 118-109. Yafai was making his first defense, having acquired the title with a stoppage win against Sunny Edwards. Yafai’s win sent the latter into retirement, as he extended his record to 9-0. Yafai’s stock had increased massively, […]
Canelo And Crawford Trade Verbals – ‘The Belts Are Coming With Me'
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford held the kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship bout. The press conference took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with further press conferences expected in New York on June 22 and Las Vegas on June 27. Canelo makes the first defense of his Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt having […]
Eubank Jr. Could Face Further Disciplinary Action
Chris Eubank Jr. could face disciplinary action after allegedly using a sauna suit to cut weight for his Conor Benn fight. According to reports, Eubank will appear before the British Boxing Board of Control after claims were made that he may have used a sauna suit during his weight cut due to the boxer’s social […]
Peter McGrail vs Ionut Baluta: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN.com After the injury withdrawal of Shabaz Masoud, Peter McGrail now faces off against Romania’s Ionut Baluta in a high-risk low reward clash in Birmingham on Saturday night. Peter McGrail (11-1, 6 KO’s) has made a smooth transition into the pro ranks after having a standout amateur career. However, he suffered a shock […]
What's Next For Brian Norman Jr.?
Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title, beating Jin Sasaki via a fifth-round stoppage, as we look at his next steps. Norman Jr. went undefeated with a 28-0 record, with 21 knockouts. He had stopped Giovani Santillan to secure the WBO Interim Title, after which he was elevated to the full champion, as Terence […]
Surace Slams Munguia Over Failed Test – ‘I Sacrificed Everything'
Bruno Surace has spoken out after Jaime Munguia’s B-sample confirmed the presence of “exogenous testosterone metabolites.” Munguia beat Surace via a unanimous decision to avenge his knockout loss in the first fight. The findings confirm the A-sample, meaning his win will almost certainly be overturned to a no-contest. The consequences for Munguia may also include […]
Galal Yafai And Rodriguez Prepare For War – ‘He's Never Faced Someone Like Me'
Galal Yafai and Francisco Rodriguez Jr. held their final press conference before their June 21 flyweight bout. Yafai makes a defense of his WBC Interim Flyweight Title. He enters into the fight with a knockout win against Sunny Edwards to secure his biggest win. The Olympic gold medalist extended his undefeated record to 9-0. Yafai […]
Canelo Vs. Crawford – Who Has A Better Resume?
Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford on September 13 in their undisputed super middleweight title clash, as we look at their resumes. Canelo turned professional at 15, stopping 11 out of his first 13 opponents. He has developed into one of the best boxers of all time, winning belts in four weight classes under the […]
Norman Jr. Stops Sasaki In KO Of The Year Contender
Brian Norman Jr. defended his WBO Welterweight Title against Jin Sasaki with a brutal fifth-round stoppage. Norman Jr. was looking to unify the division, having knocked out Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. He was recently elevated from his interim status to the full champion once Terence Crawford moved up. The Cuevas win proved that Norman […]
Yafai vs Rodriguez Jr: WBC Flyweight Title Fight Preview & Prediction
The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is set to ignite on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, as local favorite Galal Yafai defends his WBC Interim World Flyweight Championship against the battle-tested Mexican warrior, Francisco Rodriguez Jr. This highly anticipated clash promises a thrilling spectacle as Yafai aims to maintain his undefeated record against a […]
Norman Jr vs. Sasaki: Full Fight Preview, Odds & Prediction – WBO Welterweight Title On The Line!
Brian Norman Jr. defends his WBO Welterweight Championship against Japan’s Jin Sasaki on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This highly anticipated bout features the undefeated American champion against a dangerous, knockout-artist challenger in what is sure to be an electrifying contest. This article provides an in-depth fight preview, […]
Boxing Insiders Predict Norman Jr. Vs. Sasaki – ‘That Will Be His Downfall'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions for Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki’s WBO Welterweight Title fight. Norman Jr. defends his belt in his first fight in Japan, having stopped Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. The win took his record to 27-0, with 21 knockouts. Norman Jr. has been linked with unifications against Jaron Ennis, […]
What's Next For David Morrell?
David Morrell will be looking to rebound from his defeat to David Benavidez when he takes on Imam Khataev on July 12, as we look at his next steps. Morrell suffered his first professional loss to Benavidez on February 1, as he missed out on becoming the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. Morrell would have […]
Galal Yafai vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/boxing_orbit/status/1934554599555227831?t=aj7uo8YxLO7yVl89geDv1A&s=19 Galal Yafai faces off against Mexican veteran Francisco Rodrgiuez Jr in his home city of Birmingham, England on Saturday night, in what is set to be the toughest fight of the flyweight’s professional career. Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KO’s) returns to the ring riding the wave of a destructive sixth-round TKO victory […]
Malignaggi Returns To Fighting; Signs Deal With BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
Paulie Malignaggi has returned to fighting at 44, raising a strong reaction from fans, as he signed a three-fight deal with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Malignaggi made his name in boxing, having won titles in junior welterweight and welterweight. He picked up the IBF belt at 140 while securing the WBA belt at 147. Malignaggi […]
Shields Vs. Daniels Kick-Off Presser – ‘It’s Going To Be A Mean Fight'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held their kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title clash on July 26. Shields makes the first defense of the belt, which she acquired after knocking out Danielle Perkins in her previous bout. The win made her the undisputed heavyweight champion, her third weight classes after the same feat […]
Mosley Rips Boxers For Chasing Money – ‘We Fought For The Fans'
Shane Mosley has said fighters are no longer boxing for the fans, citing money as their primary motivation. The recent Times Square card in May divided the boxing community based on the poor showings from fighters. Devin Haney’s fight with Jose Ramirez was the fifth-lowest in terms of punch output on CompuBox, with 499. Ryan Garcia’s […]