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Benavidez Bashes Canelo For Not Fighting Him – ‘He Was Blocking My Greatness'
David Benavidez has hit out at Canelo Alvarez after the pair ultimately failed to fight at super middleweight. Benavidez was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for over two years. There was an increasing demand for the WBC to order Canelo to face his mandatory in what would have been one of the biggest Mexican […]
Does The Boxing Establishment Want Usyk To Lose?
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury do battle in their December 21 rematch, but is the boxing establishment against the Ukrainian? Usyk came out victorious in the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The victory solidified his position as one of the best heavyweights ever. He became undisputed in a […]
Dubois Wants Winner Of Usyk Vs. Fury
Daniel Dubois is looking to face the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Dubois is the IBF Heavyweight Champion, a belt he inherited after Usyk vacated. However, Dubois showed his world-level credentials by knocking out Anthony Joshua in his last fight to solidify himself as a heavyweight champion. He […]
Klitschko Backs Usyk To Beat Fury
Wladimir Klitschko has backed Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury in their December 21 rematch. Usyk enters the fight as the champion as he defeated Fury in a split decision to become the world’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first time boxing had seen an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis. He cleaned up the […]
Fury Outweighs Usyk By 50+ Pounds
The final weigh-in took place for the Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch on December 21. Usyk enters the fight with a victory over Fury as he beat him via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He gave up around 40 pounds and an eight-inch reach disadvantage in the first fight as […]
Arum Eyes A Big Fight for Lopez; Wants Ennis
Bob Arum is still hoping to secure Teofimo Lopez a big fight. Lopez is the current WBO Junior Welterweight Champion, a belt he defended successfully after beating Steve Claggett in his last fight. The Takeover has an impressive boxing resume, being a two-weight world champion and a two-time lineal champion. He has beaten some of […]
Eubank Jr. Says Benn's Greed Is Preventing The Fight
Chris Eubank Jr. has blamed Conor Benn for the fight not happening, as he accused his fellow Brit of being greedy. Eubank and Benn have been linked with a fight since 2022. The clash was made at a catchweight of 157 pounds in what would have been one of Britain’s biggest domestic clashes. However, the […]
Teddy Atlas Breaks Down Usyk vs. Fury Rematch
Teddy Atlas gave his insight on the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The pair face off on December 21 in another heavyweight clash following their classic bout this year. Usyk won the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He followed in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis, who […]
Usyk And Fury Stare Down For 10+ Minutes
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury stared at each other for over ten minutes during their final presser face off. Usyk arrives in the fight after giving Fury his first defeat when he beat him by a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk also became a two-weight undisputed champion with that victory, making […]
Fans Warned Against Streaming Usyk Vs. Fury Illegally – ‘Puts Consumers At Risk'
Fans have been warned about illegally streaming the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch. The December 21 clash has a lot on the line. Usyk enters the fight with a win over Fury in their first bout via a split decision. He became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, capping off a huge feat in being a […]
Fans React To Fury's Bizarre Media Workout – ‘Nervous Energy'
Fans have reacted to Tyson Fury’s media workout for the Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21. The fight is a rerun of their first clash, which Usyk won by a split decision. The win made him the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The fight was competitive in parts before Usyk pulled […]
Benavidez Pushes Morrell, Prompting Dramatic Belt Throw
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. were involved in a brawl during an intense public workout before their February 1 clash. The fight takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at light heavyweight. Benavidez enters the fight with a victory against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. He beat the ageing Gvozdyk via a unanimous decision in […]
Grand Arrivals: Usyk Says He Has A ‘Secret Plan' For Fury
The Grand Arrivals took place for the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury December 21 rematch. Usyk enters the fight as the champion, having beaten Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. That extended his undefeated record to 22-0, making him undisputed in a second weight class. Fury disputed the split decision loss, claiming Russia’s war […]
Garcia Denies Pulling Out Of Exhibition Over Weight Issues
Ryan Garcia denied rumors he pulled out of his December 30 exhibition against Rukiya Anpo because of weight issues. The exhibition was set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, at a contracted weight of 153 pounds. It would have been Garcia’s first foray into a boxing ring since his no-contest against Devin Haney in April. […]
Munguia Warned To Steer Clear Of A Surace Rematch
Jaime Munguia has been told to avoid a Bruno Surace rematch. Munguia was knocked out in round six in a massive upset for his second career loss. It took his record to two losses in his last three fights, following his first to Canelo Alvarez. He had the chance to fight for the WBC Interim Super […]
Oleksandr Usyk Should Leave No Doubt in Rematch With Tyson Fury
When Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury met earlier this year to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over 20 years, it seemed clear who won the fight. But when the result reached online boxing news, at least one person had a differing opinion on the fight. One of the judges gave Fury a decision […]
Jonas vs. Price Unification Confirmed For March 7
Natasha Jonas will take on Lauren Price in a three-belt unification on March 7. The fight takes place from the Royal Albert Hall following their respective wins. Jonas defended her IBF Welterweight Title by winning a unanimous decision victory against Ivana Habazin. She picked up Habzin’s WBC belt to unify in a second weight class following […]
Ryan Garcia Countersues Devin Haney For $7.5 Million
Ryan Garcia has filed a countersuit against Devin Haney worth $7.5 million. Garcia’s response comes after Haney initially filed a lawsuit accusing Garcia of breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment. Haney’s lawsuit emerged after his majority decision defeat to Garcia in April. Ryan dropped him three times, inflicting sustained punishment on the boxer. Garcia […]
Usyk Vs. Fury Predictions – ‘He Will Finish It Inside The Distance'
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s rematch takes place on December 21, as boxing pros gave their predictions. Usyk defeated Fury in the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was boxing’s first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999. The rematch is not for undisputed after […]
What's Next For Munguia And Surace?
Jaime Munguia lost to Bruno Surace, raising question marks about their next steps. Munguia had his second fight under Top Rank following his recent departure from Golden Boy Promotions. Before the fight, the WBC had ordered Munguia to face Christian Mbilli. That would be for the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title. A win over Mbilli […]