News — Page 153
4,689 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
What’s Next For Devin Haney After First Career Defeat to Ryan Garcia?
Devin Haney suffered the first defeat of his professional career on Saturday night as the WBC super-lightweight champion went down via a majority decision to long-time rival Ryan Garcia. In a rivalry that dates back to the amateurs, Haney was a massive favorite to win their first bout in the pro ranks, but the American […]
Who Next For Ryan Garcia After Career-Defining Win Over Devin Haney?
Ryan Garcia delivered the performance of his career on Saturday night when he defeated the previously unstoppable Devin Haney by majority decision in an all-time classic. The build-up to the fight had been dominated by Garcia’s bizarre behavior, both in person and on social media, but when the bell dinged for the first round at […]
Garcia Becomes The Face Of Boxing, Destroying Haney With Three Knockdowns To Win
Ryan Garcia secured a huge upset, sending Devin Haney three times to canvas to beat him in a majority decision. Garcia was a massive underdog based on the pre-fight build-up. Admissions of drinking, smoking weed and then missing weight meant the odds were in favor of Haney. The fight did not start that way. Garcia’s power was shown […]
Adrien Broner Loses Big After Betting On Haney Vs. Garcia – ‘I Only Got Thirteen Dollars'
Adrien Broner lost some big money after he betted on a knockout win for Ryan Garcia over Devin Haney. Garcia secured a shock majority decision win, dropping Haney three times in the fight. The odds put Haney as the heavy favorite. The Dream is a two-weight world champion. Haney also became the youngest undisputed champion […]
Crawford Confirms His Next Fight; Madrimov At 154
Terence Crawford has hinted that he will box WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Israil Madrimov on August 3. According to reports, the fight will occur at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Bud, the two-weight undisputed champion, is looking to enter the ring for the first time since beating Errol Spence Jr. Bud became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the […]
Davis Vs Martin; Benavidez Vs Gvozdyk Set For June 15
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin has been announced for June 15 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis will headline PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video since their deal, as he defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Davis has not boxed since stopping Ryan Garcia in April 2023. Tank subsequently suffered legal […]
Haney Vs. Garcia – Talking Points And Predictions
Devin Haney faces Ryan Garcia in their junior welterweight clash on April 20. Haney defends his WBC belt, but after Garcia failed to make weight, he has missed out on the chance of getting the title. Garcia weighed 3.2 pounds over the limit. The boxer was unconcerned, while Haney questioned his professionalism. They have fought each other six […]
Hearn Wants Jaron Ennis In Unification Fights – Haney Or Crawford?
Eddie Hearn wants IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis to target unification bouts at 147 before facing Terence Crawford. Boots signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing with a view to staying active. Ennis has not fought since stopping Roiman Villa last July. He was the IBF welterweight mandatory for Crawford. However, Bud chose to pursue […]
Ryan Garcia Drinks ‘Beer' Before Missing Weight
Ryan Garcia missed weight by 3.2 pounds for his fight with Devin Haney, drinking a ‘beer’ just before he hit the scales. Garcia sought his first world title for Haney’s WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Before the weigh-in, Haney had been taunting Garcia about whether he would make the 140-pound limit. At the final pre-fight presser, Garcia […]
Raymond Ford Excited To Be A Team Player And Rep Matchroom At 5-vs-5 Event
WBA featherweight world champion Raymond Ford said he’s looking forward to being part of a team when he represents Matchroom Boxing in the 5-vs-5 event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom will take on British rival Frank Warren and his Queensberry Promotions in a unique format on June 1. It will see five of […]
Crawford-Madrimov Talks Begin; Charlo Looking To Disrupt Those Plans
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov could face each other in a WBA Junior Middleweight Title clash. According to reports, talks are underway for a bout on August 3 from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Bud’s last bout was a ninth-round stoppage over Errol Spence Jr. The victory made Bud the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. It also […]
Zhang Vows To Retire Wilder – ‘I Will Be His Last Dance Partner'
Zhilei Zhang has promised to end Deontay Wilder’s career when they box on June 1. The two boxers square off on June 1 on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol card. Zhang is coming off a loss to Joseph Parker, which he suffered last month. Despite knocking down Parker twice in the fight, the Chinese […]
Haney And Garcia Avoid Face-Off During Final Presser
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s final presser took place in the run-up to their April 20 clash. The Dream makes the first defense of his WBC Junior Welterweight Title, which he acquired from Regis Prograis in his last fight. Garcia is coming off an eight-round TKO win over Oscar Duarte in his last fight. Both […]
‘I’ll Believe It When I See It’: Ex-World Champion Doubts If Fury Vs Usyk Will Happen
Former super-middleweight world champion George Groves has reiterated his doubts that the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place. The fight, scheduled for May 18, has already been postponed twice. It was initially set for December 23 last year, but Fury’s unexpectedly difficult outing against MMA star Francis Ngannou […]
Is Terence Crawford Set To Fight In Saudi Arabia? Turki Alalshikh Drops Big Hint
Speculation is mounting that Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is being lined up for a fight in Saudi Arabia after the country’s boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh posted a photo of the unified welterweight world champion on social media. Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) surged to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings last summer when he dismantled then WBO […]
Ryan Garcia’s Recent Bizarre Behavior Makes Him Stay-Away Bet against Devin Haney
Knowing what to think of Ryan Garcia is an unsolvable puzzle. Garcia is active on social media and has grown a large audience. But Garcia’s behavior at times seems to be self-destructive, and his struggles with mental health are well-documented. Being a social media star with mental health issues seems common with the job title. […]
Fans Outraged By $89.99 Price For Canelo vs. Munguia – ‘Outrageous Price'
Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia will cost boxing fans $89.99 to watch on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN PPV. The two Mexicans face off on Cinco De Mayo Weekend on May 4, as Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. The fight has received a mixed response. While Munguia is an undefeated Mexican, it was […]
Turki Alalshikh Is The ‘Face Of Boxing'
Teddy Atlas has said Turki Alalshikh is the ‘Face of Boxing.’ The Saudis have been putting on the biggest fights. Tyson vs Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou have taken place. There are also plans for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Those two undisputed fights are the […]
Garcia Vows To Channel Mike Tyson, Bite Haney's Ear
Ryan Garcia channelled Mike Tyson, stating he is willing to bite Devin Haney’s ear ahead of their April 20 clash. The comments were made during the Haney-Garcia open workout. The fight has been marred by bad blood, with fiery comments on both sides. Haney pushed Garcia at the Empire State Building during their recent face-off. […]
Beterbiev To Stop Bivol, Wilder To KO Zhang: Predicting The 5-vs-5 Event In Saudi Arabia
At a showbiz-style press conference in London on Monday, Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren revealed their fighters for the 5-vs-5 event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 1. Flanked by their fighters hidden under masks, Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn and Queensberry Promotions chief Warren announced the match-ups for the unique format card. […]