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Cacace Stops Wood In The Ninth
Anthony Cacace stopped Leigh Wood in the ninth round to retain his IBO Junior Lightweight Title. Cacace sought to press the action from the off, while Wood stayed outside with his lateral movement. The champion buzzed Wood near the end of the first in some danger signs for the challenger. Wood found his composure by […]
John Fury Still Denies Usyk Beat Fury – ‘Had His Belts Stolen Off Him'
John Fury still claims that his son, Tyson Fury, beat Oleksandr Usyk. Fury announced his retirement from boxing after the second Usyk loss. Fury lost a unanimous decision, hitting out at the scorecards once again. He did a similar thing in the first fight, where Usyk won a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight […]
Ex-World Champ Warns Pacquiao About Returning
Amir Khan has warned Manny Pacquiao against returning to boxing amid reports he will box Mario Barrios on July 19. Pacquiao retired from boxing in 2021 following his loss to Yordenis Ugas. Pacman left the sport with nothing else to prove, having won titles in eight weight classes. He has had exhibitions during this period, […]
Benn Slams Haney, Garcia And Lopez's Fights – ‘Boring, Look At The Stats'
Conor Benn has slammed Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Teofimo Lopez’s recent fights. Benn’s comments follow Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya’s criticism over the Times Square card. Arum argued that guaranteed paydays were removing the incentive for fighters to entertain. De La Hoya felt sorry for the Saudis who had invested heavily in […]
Will Navarrete's Weight Problems Cost Him?
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez made weight for their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight this weekend. Navarrete puts his WBO belt on the line. He is in good form, having defeated Oscar Valdez in his last bout. It was the perfect response after he came back down to 130 after having moved up to lightweight. […]
Cacace And Wood Ready To Deliver – ‘I Always Perform'
Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood made the junior lightweight limit for their May 10 fight. Cacace puts his IBO Super Featherweight Belt on the line. He enters the fight with a comprehensive victory over former featherweight champion Josh Warrington. After that win, Cacace vacated his IBF Junior Lightweight Belt as he targeted the biggest bouts […]
Conor Benn's Popularity Declining Rapidly
Conor Benn’s reputation continues deteriorating despite his determined performance against Chris Eubank Jr. Benn suffered the first career loss as Eubank secured a unanimous decision win. Benn was already an unpopular figure entering the fight based on the build-up. He had failed VADA tests for Clomiphene, which prevented the 2022 fight from initially happening. Benn […]
Pacquiao's Reported Return Is Bad For Boxing
Manny Pacquiao will reportedly come out of retirement to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on July 19. This is a major announcement since Pacquiao will return to the sport at 46, having not fought professionally since 2021. He suffered a defeat against Yordenis Ugas, as he announced his retirement. Pacman left the sport as […]
Navarrete And Suarez Prepare For War – ‘We’re Going To Take The Title Home'
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez’s final presser took place for their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight on May 10. Navarrete makes a defense of his WBO belt after having beaten Oscar Valdez in his last fight to secure a second win over his man. That win came after he returned to 130 pounds after failing in […]
Kambosos Warns Hitchins In Kick-Off Presser – ‘I’m A True Warrior'
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. held their kick-off presser before their June 14 clash on June 14. Hitchins is the current IBF Junior Welterweight Champion, a belt he acquired after beating Liam Paro in his last bout. The unanimous decision win took his record to 19-0, solidifying his position as one of the leading […]
Can Caleb Plant Become Champ Again?
Caleb Plant is still targeting the biggest bouts, but can he get back to big-time boxing? Plant is the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion, a belt he acquired after beating Jose Uzcategui via a unanimous decision in 2019. Plant made three successful defenses of the belt before he lost his title to Canelo Alvarez. The […]
Cacace And Wood Trade Words In Final Presser – ‘I'm Here To Do A Job'
Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood held their final pre-fight presser ahead of their junior lightweight clash on Saturday. The two boxers are looking to make an impression following their previous world title wins. Cacace secured an impressive unanimous decision win against the ex-two-time featherweight champion Josh Warrington in his last bout. The win solidified career, […]
Rolly Dismisses Haney Fight; What's Next?
Rolando Romero has dismissed a fight with Devin Haney, raising questions over his next steps. Romero defeated Ryan Garcia in his last fight to become the WBA Regular Welterweight Champion. He dropped Garcia in the second round with his left hook, making Ryan gun-shy for the rest of the fight. Romero defied the pre-fight criticism […]
Navarrete Vs. Suarez – Things To Consider
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez face off in their WBO Junior Lightweight Title fight on Saturday, as we look at how the fight could play out. Navarrete puts his WBO belt on the line, having stopped Oscar Valdez in their rematch in his previous bout. The champion moved back down to 130 after going up […]
Joshua Targets Huge Sports Team Investment – ‘They’re A Good Team'
Anthony Joshua is expanding his global profile outside the sport of boxing amid the news that he could secure an investment in Watford City Football Club. Joshua is one of the most lucrative fighters to have ever entered the sport, with reports that his net worth exceeds $200 million. He has also backed up his […]
Are Big Purses Making Fighters Less Hungry?
With boxers getting paid more than ever, are fans getting the right value for those big purses? Bob Arum recently reacted to the big fight cards that took place last weekend, which had some of the biggest names in the sport. Devin Haney made his comeback against Jose Ramirez. While he secured a unanimous decision […]
Conor Benn Spends Eubank's Fine On A Rolls Royce; Fans React
Conor Benn mocked Chris Eubank Jr. by goading him over how he had spent his fine, which he received after Eubank had missed weight. Eubank defeated Benn in a unanimous decision, giving the latter his first career defeat in a thrilling contest. Eubank had to overcome several hurdles entering this fight. He was contracted to […]
Anthony Cacace Vs. Leigh Wood Predictions – ‘He Wins Convincingly By Stoppage'
Ex-world champions Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood box this weekend in their junior lightweight clash, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Cacace defeated two-time featherweight champion Josh Warrington last year in impressive fashion, as he secured a unanimous decision win. The win took his record to 23-1, with 8 KOs to his name. He picked […]
Suarez Ready To Shock Navarrete – ‘This Is My Time'
Emanuel Navarrete defends his WBO Junior Lightweight Title against Charly Suarez this weekend, with plenty on the line. Navarrete enters the fight with a stoppage win over Oscar Valdez, which was the perfect response following his recent form. He had moved up to face Denys Berinchyk at 135 in the fight before, as he hoped […]
Garcia & Benn No Longer The Same After Failed Tests
Ryan Garcia suffered a shock defeat to Rolando Romero on his return from his boxing ban after failing VADA tests for Ostarine, as fans question his career. Garcia suffered a unanimous decision defeat, as he tasted the canvas in the second round in a flat performance. Romero countered Garcia’s left hook to drop him, as […]