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Benavidez Threatened With 25% Fine If He ‘Hurts' Morrell Pre-Fight
David Benavidez has been threatened with a 25 percent fine from his purse if he touches David Morrell Jr. again. The revelation follows their kick-off presser, where Benavidez shoved Morrell during their face-off. This was after The Mexican Monster threatened to break Morrell’s mouth. Morrell reacted by throwing his belt at Benavidez, who ducked to […]
Shields vs. Marshall MMA Fight Considered – ‘It's Great For The Sport'
Donn Davis, the Chairman of the PFL, wants to make the Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall MMA bout. The pair faced each other in their boxing bout for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship. Shields won that fight to solidify her position as the best fighter. While Marshall got the better of Shields in the amateurs, she […]
Porter Picks Benavidez To Beat Morrell – ‘Experience And Strength'
Shawn Porter has picked David Benavidez to beat David Morrell Jr. The pair will square off on February 1 in one of the biggest fights in the light heavyweight division. The WBC has already said that the winner will become mandatory for either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol. The latter two boxers will face off […]
Shakur Stevenson Still Eyeing Gervonta Davis Showdown – ‘Everybody's Talking About It'
Shakur Stevenson has not given up hope of fighting Gervonta Davis. Stevenson is the current WBC Lightweight Champion as he prepares for his next fight against Floyd Schofield. He faces Schofield on February 22 which will be his first fight with Matchroom Boxing since leaving Top Rank. Shakur has had a tricky period of late. […]
Berlanga Wants The Canelo Rematch – ‘Line Them Up'
Edgar Berlanga wants to rematch Canelo Alvarez as he outlines the ideal fights he wants to make. Berlanga suffered the first loss of his career against Canelo in his last fight in a unanimous decision. He got off the canvas to rally to the final bell during Mexican Independence Weekend. He praised Canelo for the […]
Mayweather Denies Needing Money, Shuts Down Eddie Hearn
Floyd Mayweather has denied claims that he needs money, shutting down Eddie Hearn in the process. Mayweather retired from the sport with a 50-0 record. He produced some of the most lucrative fights in the sport. He had mega-fights against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor. Reports indicated that he earned over a billion dollars since […]
Devin Haney Slams Sylvester Stallone's Boxing Comments – ‘Rocky Movies Aren't Real'
Devin Haney has hit out at Sylvester Stallone’s comments about boxing. Stallone is best known for being a star in the Rocky films. The actor gave his view on boxing as he held a pair of gloves which he wore in the films. The video shows Stallone stating that the gloves were the same as […]
Benavidez Vs. Morrell Jr. Predictions – ‘He Is Squashing Guys'
David Benavidez takes on David Morrell Jr. on February 1, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Benavidez enters the fight as the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. He secured a victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the previous fight via a unanimous decision. It was his first fight in the weight class after coming up from […]
Diego Pacheco Beats Steven Nelson; Is Canelo Next?
Diego Pacheco defeated Steven Nelson via a unanimous decision to give the latter his first defeat in their super middleweight clash. The fight took place at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Nelson tried to push the pace early on, but neither fighter landed anything of note in the opener. Pacheco found some success in round […]
Dillian Whyte Begs for AJ Rematch! – ‘I'm Up For The Fight'
Dillian Whyte has called out Anthony Joshua as he tries desperately to secure a rematch. Joshua knocked out Whyte in the seventh round during their 2015 clash. The win set up a world title fight against Charles Martin. Joshua won that fight to win the IBF Heavyweight Title, the first time he became a champion. […]
What's Next For Naoya Inoue?
Naoya Inoue knocked out Ye Joon Kim in the fourth round to retain his Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title as we look at his next possible steps. Inoue dominated his opponent from the off to secure his tenth consecutive knockout. He backed up Kim, who offered very little in the fight, during the fourth round. Kim motioned […]
Canelo Rejects Benavidez Fight Over Disrespect – ‘Don’t Need To Give Them Money'
Canelo Alvarez explained why he would not fight David Benavidez, saying that The Mexican Monster had been disrespectful to him. The pair were linked with a fight when Canelo was the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. Benavidez was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion, making him mandatory for the fight. He had been in that position […]
Inoue Destroys Kim In 4 Rounds To Remain Undisputed!
Naoya Inoue outclassed Ye Joon Kim to stop him inside four rounds and remain the Undisputed Super Bantamweight Champion. It was Inoue’s tenth KO in a row, and he showed no signs of slipping up. The fight could have proved tricky, given the circumstances. Inoue was meant to fight Sam Goodman on December 24 last […]
Canelo Announces His Retirement Plans – ‘I Have Had Difficult Fights'
Canelo Alvarez has revealed that he feels capable of boxing until he is 38. Canelo is the current Unified Super Middleweight Champion, making one of the biggest names in the sport. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga, as he retained his Unified Super Middleweight Title. He has been linked with […]
De La Hoya’s Fiery Clapback: Haney Must Sack His Dad!
Oscar De La Hoya has called on Devin Haney to sack his father Bill Haney in a fiery version of his Clapback Thursdays. De La Hoya took issue with Bill as talks over a Ryan Garcia rematch continue to rumble on. Garcia defeated Haney in the first fight last April by a majority decision. He […]
Arum: Saudis Offer Lopez 3-Fight Deal
Bob Arum has opened up on Teofimo Lopez’s future by stating that the Saudis have offered him a three-fight deal. Lopez is the current WBO Junior Welterweight Champion and has been with Top Rank during his success. He is a current two-weight world champion whilst also having become a two-time lineal champion. He has secured […]
Liam Smith Eyes Eubank Jr. Trilogy – ‘I’m Very Excited'
Liam Smith wants a trilogy fight with Chris Eubank Jr. The pair faced each other on two occasions, and Smith came out victorious the first time. He stopped Eubank in the fourth round, giving him the first stoppage defeat of his career. However, there was an element of controversy with suggestions that Smith used his […]
Inoue Vs. Joon Kim: How Does The Fight Go?
Naoya Inoue will face off against Ye Joon Kim in a defense of his Super Bantamweight Title on January 24, as we look at how the fight could play out. The undefeated Inoue is expected to blow Joon Kim away. The two-weight undisputed champion has 25 knockouts on his 28-0 record. He has stopped the […]
Thurman Confirms Comeback Against Jarvis – Can He Still ‘Fight'?
Keith Thurman has confirmed his comeback against Brock Jarvis, but will he make it to the fight as fans are left wondering what he has he got left? The bout will take place on March 12 from Sydney, Australia. It is Thurman’s first fight at 154 pounds. He is a former unified welterweight champion, having […]
Inoue vs. Kim: Final Presser Sets Stage For Epic Showdown
The final press conference took place for Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim, with both men ready to perform. Inoue will defend his Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title. The Monster is the massive favorite as he arrives into the fight with a perfect 28-0 record. He has stopped his last nine opponents and hopes to add […]