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Campbell Hatton Trains Alongside Anthony Joshua In Bid To Relaunch Career
Campbell Hatton believes a change in coaching setup is helping prepare him for the next stage of his career as the super-lightweight prospect aims to bounce back from his first professional defeat. Hatton (14-1-0 5 KO) had hoped to emulate his legendary father Ricky by collecting the British Central Area title in his last fight, […]
Five Fighters Who Could Step In To Face Bivol After Beterbiev’s Injury Withdrawal
The undisputed light-heavyweight title bout between Dimitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev has been postponed after Beterbiev suffered a knee injury in training. WBC, WBO, and IBF title holder Beterbiev sustained a ruptured meniscus, meaning the Russian-born Canadian has no chance of being fit and ready in time for the fight on June 1 in Riyadh, […]
Beterbiev Pulls Out Of The Bivol Clash Following A Knee Injury
Artur Beterbeiv’s knee injury has postponed the Undisputed Light Heavyweight clash with Dmitry Bivol. According to reports, Beterbiev suffered a ruptured meniscus knee, meaning he cannot make the June 1 date. However, there is still hope that the fight will occur by the year’s end. Both fighters were in good form following their last fights. […]
Canelo Warns Munguia Following Weigh-In – ‘I Don't Play'
Canelo Alvarez and Jamie Munguia’s weigh-in took place as both fighters made the Super Middleweight Limit. They face off on PBC’s second PPV with Amazon Prime Video this Saturday, as Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Munguia is an undefeated fighter with a 43-0 record, looking to upset the apple cart. The all-Mexican clash has been […]
Garcia Says He Is Suing VADA, Wants McGregor In A Bareknuckle Fight – ‘War On McGregor'
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor McGregor for a bare-knuckle fight following the Irishman’s comments about his failed VADA tests, as he plans on suing the testing organization. Garcia’s win over Haney has now been questioned after he tested positive for Ostarine. His urine samples on April 19 and on the fight date, April 20, showed […]
Haney Rules Out A Garcia Rematch – ‘A Cheat, I Could've Lost My Life'
Devin Haney has no plans to rematch Ryan Garcia after his defeat, which was accompanied by King Ry’s positive VADA tests. Haney was dropped three times on his way to a majority decision loss. However, because Garcia missed weight by 3.2 pounds over the 140-pound limit, Haney kept his WBC Junior Welterweight Title. Garcia later […]
Jake Paul Says Mike Tyson Wanted The Pro Fight – ‘This Is War, I'm Going To Put Him Down'
Jake Paul has warned Mike Tyson ahead of their boxing clash on July 20. The fight has been confirmed as a professional bout, raising some criticism. There are safety worries over the fight based on the age. Tyson will be 58, who has not had a pro fight since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. […]
Canelo Wants Benavidez For The Right Money, Says He Beats Him And Munguia In One Night
Canelo Alvarez is happy to fight David Benavidez, saying he beats him and Jaime Munguia in one night. Alvarez will face Munguia on May 4 in a defense of his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. The pre-fight build up has been dominated by criticism around Canelo’s career. He has been accused of ducking David Benavidez, who […]
Golden Boy Promotions' Brand At Risk – Ryan Garcia And Canelo Alvarez To Blame?
Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions is in danger suffering a bit hit to its brand. Their biggest star Ryan Garcia was found to have tested positive for Ostarine in two urine samples. The tests occurred on the day before and on the fight date, reducing the impact of Garcia’s win over Devin Haney. […]
Shalom Reveals Buatsi ‘Looking At Other Opportunities’ As Talks With Yarde Stall
Promoter Ben Shalom has revealed Joshua Buatsi is “looking at other opportunities” after admitting talks with British rival Anthony Yarde have stalled. Buatsi (18-0-0 13 KO) and Yarde (25-3-0 24 KO) have been expected to fight each other next. The light-heavyweight rivals made a verbal agreement following Yarde’s third-round victory over Marko Nikolic in February. […]
McGregor Blasts Garcia Over PEDs – ‘Cheated, Was Juiced, Lifetime Ban, I’ll Bust You Up, You Dead'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Ryan Garcia over his failed VADA tests. Garcia’s failed two tests for Ostarine, one before the day of the fight, while the other was on the fight date. Dan Rafael also confirmed Garcia ‘screened positive but was not confirmed for 19-Norandrosterone pending IRMS analysis currently being run.’ It has […]
De La Hoya Sends Canelo A Cease-And-Desist Over ‘Defamatory False Allegations'
Oscar De La Hoya has filed a cease-and-desist letter against Canelo Alvarez over his comments at the Jaime Munguia presser. The Golden Boy promoter had some heated words for Alvarez at the final pre-fight presser. He reminded Canelo of the role Golden Boy had played in building his career. Oscar also referred to how Alvarez […]
Jaron Ennis vs. Cody Crowley Confirmed For July 13 – ‘I’m Ready, I Can't Wait'
Jaron Ennis will box Cody Crowley on July 13 in a defense of his IBF Welterweight Title. The fight takes place from the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, as Ennis makes his homecoming. Ennis secured the belt after Terence Crawford was stripped for not defending against Boots. Bud decided to pursue the Errol Spence Jr. rematch, […]
Daniel Dubois Ready To Prove The Critics Wrong And ‘Go Through’ Filip Hrgovic
Heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois says he’s motivated by the “naysayers” and is determined to prove them all wrong when he faces unbeaten Filip Hrgovic on June 1. Dubois (20-2-0 19 KO) quickly forged a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the heavyweight division, but a defeat to domestic rival Joe Joyce […]
What Does The Failed Drug Test Mean For Ryan Garcia And What Happens Next?
The boxing world was rocked early on Thursday morning when it was revealed that Ryan Garcia had failed drug tests before and on the day of his epic victory over Devin Haney last month. Garcia, a massive underdog, delivered the performance of his career to defeat Haney by majority decision, flooring the WBC super-lightweight champion […]
Ryan Garcia Fails VADA Test, Casting Doubt Over Devin Haney Victory – ‘You Robbed Haney'
Ryan Garcia has allegedly tested positive for Ostarine, raising question marks over his victory against Devin Haney. According to Dan Rafael, Garcia tested positive for the substance. One occurred a day before the fight on April 19, while the other was on the day of the bout on April 20. Ostarine is a substance known […]
De La Hoya And Canelo Almost Trade Blows At Presser – ‘I Was Ready, Clenched Fists, Punch Him'
Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez almost traded blows during the pre-fight presser for the Jamie Munguia fight. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on May 4 against Munguia, who De La Hoya represents. The tensions between De La Hoya and Canelo have clouded the pre-fight build-up. Both no longer see eye-to-eye, with […]
Krassyuk Warns Fury Not To Pull Out – ‘Let’s Pray For Tyson'
Alexander Krassyuk has told Tyson Fury not to pull out of his Undisputed Heavyweight Bout with Oleksandr Usyk. The fight takes place on May 18 after numerous postponements. The fight was initially meant for December 23 last year. However, Fury could not make the date after suffering in a tough bout against Francis Ngannou. The WBC Heavyweight […]
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Should Not Be A Pro Fight – ‘I’m Disgusted By It'
Stephen A. Smith has slammed the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for sanctioning Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson as a pro-fight. The two will face off on July 20 from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a professional bout fought under eight, two-minute rounds. They will wear 14-ounce gloves, with judges on hand to make a […]
Canelo vs Munguía Betting Preview: Álvarez Ready to Take on Young Challenger
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has an intriguing challenger ahead of him for the undisputed middleweight championship. Online boxing news shows that Canelo is set to take on a fighter six years his junior, Jaime Munguía. While many people had been clamoring for Canelo to fight David Benavidez, a fight Canelo is reportedly not interested in, a […]