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The Best Betting Options for KnuckleMania IV
The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, is primed for an enthralling night of bare-knuckle boxing as Mike Perry, Mick Terrill and Crystal Pittman lined up to make KnuckleMania IV a stacked card from BKFC. So, how can you benefit from the fights? We’ve picked out the best betting selections throughout the card so that […]
José Ramírez Wants to Get Back in Flow Against Cuban Standout
José Ramírez’s boxing career has slowed down significantly since he lost the WBC and WBO light welterweight titles back in 2021 to Josh Taylor. Ramírez has only fought twice since then. While both fights were victories, Ramírez’s activity level hadn’t shown the type of vigor a fighter who has a desire to get back on […]
Haney Accuses Garcia Of Cheating; Fans Roast Him – ‘An Excuse, Ryan Whooped You'
Devin Haney has spoken out after his loss to Ryan Garcia, blaming the weight for his defeat. The clash was meant to occur at the 140-pound limit, as Haney made weight. However, Garcia turned up 3.2 pounds over the weight limit. The two boxes agreed that if Garcia exceeded the weight limit, he would pay […]
Jarrell Miller Stills Wants To Box Anthony Joshua
Jarrell Miller is still targeting a fight with Anthony Joshua. The heavyweight was on course to box Joshua in 2019 at Madison Square Garden. The build up was controversial as the duo were involved in a heated clash, as Miller pushed AJ. However, the fight was called off after Miller tested positive. Andy Ruiz Jr. […]
Crawford Vs. Madrimov: ‘Strong, In His Prime, Great Pedigree' – Risk for Bud?
Terence Crawford has announced that he will face WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Israil Madrimov on August 3. The fight takes place from the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, as Bud begins his quest to become a three-weight undisputed champion. The 36-year-old will have been out of the ring for one year come fight night, having not fought since beating Errol […]
Eddie Hearn Keen For Regis Prograis To Make Return Against Dalton Smith
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted he is keen for Regis Prograis to make his return to the ring against rising British star Dalton Smith. Prograis (29-2-0 24 KO) has not fought since losing his WBC super-lightweight world title to Devin Haney in a 12-round shutout in San Francisco last December. With no fights […]
Is Devin Haney Retiring After The Garcia Loss? – ‘His Jaw Is In Bad Shape'
Devin Haney will take a break from boxing following his stoppage loss against Ryan Garcia. That is according to the boxer’s father, Bill Haney. Haney was dropped three times in a one-sided fight as he suffered his first career loss. While he will remain the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion because Garcia failed to make weight, his stock has reduced […]
Matchroom Wins Purse Bids For Ennis vs. Crowley; Fight Targeted For July
Matchroom Boxing won the purse bids for Jaron Ennis vs. Cody Crowley. Ennis, the IBF Welterweight Champion, will earn a staggering 85/15 split, earning him $3.315 million. His opponent will pocket $585,000, double what he would have gotten had he faced Souleymane Cissokho in a WBC Welterweight Title eliminator. If Crowley agreed to those terms, […]
Usyk's Promoter Says Fury Will Pull Out Of A Rematch – ‘Fury Has Withdrawn Four Times Already'
Alexander Krassyuk, Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, expects Tyson Fury to pull out of a rematch. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18. The fight had been in the making for some time. However, Fury pulled out on two occasions, delaying it further. The fight was first scheduled for December 23. Fury withdrew after getting […]
Garcia Calls Out Tank Davis For A Rematch – ‘Come See Me At 144'
Ryan Garcia called out Gervonta Davis for a rematch following his spectacular victory over Devin Haney. Garcia secured the biggest win of his career when he won a majority decision in a performance that resulted in Haney being dropped three times. Garcia defied the odds to secure the win after there were worries over his mental health […]
Jai Opetaia: ‘One Of The Best Fighters On The Planet’ Destined To Follow In Usyk’s Footsteps
Jai Opetaia is fast forging a reputation as one of the most dominant fighters in boxing. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, the Australian is widely expected to clear out the cruiserweight division sooner rather than later, with hopes heightening that he will then take his talents to heavyweight. Opetaia (24-0-0 19 KO) returns to the ring […]
Bob Arum Dismisses Idea Of Six Judges For Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has dismissed a proposition from WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to have six ringside judges for the undisputed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury (34-0-1 24 KO) and Usyk (21-0-0 14 KO) will contest the first-ever undisputed heavyweight bout of the four-belt era when the Briton puts his […]
Turki Alalshikh Wants Crawford vs Ennis – ‘This Is Special'
Turki Alalshikh reportedly wants to make Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis. The news follows reports that Crawford will box Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Vegas. The Saudis are reportedly working behind the scenes on the event, which Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn will promote. That could set up the narrative for a long-term relationship between the […]
Garcia Wants ‘Rainbow Head' Sean O'Malley – ‘Be Prepared To Bleed'
Ryan Garcia is willing to box Sean O’Malley following his biggest career win against Devin Haney. Ryan secured a majority decision, dropping Haney three times to give The Dream his first career loss. Garcia was a huge underdog coming into the fight, given the pre-fight build-up. He admitted to smoking weed and drinking alcohol. His social media […]
Munguia Targets A Major Upset Against Canelo – ‘I'm Undefeated, Anything Is Possible'
Jaime Munguia has set his sights on shocking the world when he boxes Canelo Alvarez on May 4 during Cinco De Mayo. Munguia targets Canelo’s Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt. He enters the fight full of confidence based on his last performance. He dropped John Ryder four times before getting him out in the ninth round. […]
Haney Denies Rumors Garcia Broke His Jaw – ‘I'm Ok, Fought Like A True Champion'
Devin Haney has addressed his loss to Ryan Garcia, speaking out for the first time. Haney entered the fight as an undefeated WBC Junior Welterweight Champion and a two-weight world champion. While Garcia was not allowed to fight for the title after missing weight, Haney was expected to put on a master class. The worries […]
Conor Benn: Ryan Garcia ‘Is A Fight I’d Definitely Take Next – I’d Take It Straightaway’
British welterweight Conor Benn has said he is very interested in a fight with Ryan Garcia after the American’s impressive win over Devin Haney last Saturday. Garcia upset the odds to defeat WBC super-lightweight champion Haney via majority decision in Brooklyn, sending his long-time rival to the canvas three times. It was the best performance […]
WBC President Expects David Benavidez To Be Patient For Canelo Alvarez Fight
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman believes David Benavidez is happy to bide his time in hopes of securing a long-awaited bout with undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Benavidez (28-0-0 24 KO) is the WBC’s interim champion at 168lbs and was among the leading names in the conversation to next face Canelo. But the champion, […]
How Ryan Garcia Broke Haney Mentally
Ryan Garcia secured the biggest win of his career, dropping Devin Haney three times on his way to a majority decision win. The scorecards of 112-112, 114-10, and 115-109 failed to reflect Garcia’s dominance in the second half of the bout. Garcia arguably secured more than three knockdowns, yet the referee ruled them as slips. […]
WBC: Haney Keeps Belt Despite Garcia Loss; Fans Outraged – ‘A Joke'
Devin Haney will remain the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion despite losing to Ryan Garcia. The Dream suffered the first loss of his career, getting sent to the canvas three times in a majority decision loss. Haney’s record went to 31-1-0. However, Garcia could not become the champion after failing to make weight. Ryan weighed 3.2 […]