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Tszyu And Spencer Make Weight – ‘My Country, My Town, Let’s Defend It'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer made weight for their upcoming junior middleweight fight. Tszyu hopes to remind everyone of his world title credentials by returning to winning ways after losing his last two bouts. He suffered his first defeat against Sebastian Fundora, as he lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt. He had the chance to […]
Joyce's Final Words To Hrgovic – ‘Juggernaut 2.0, Here I Am'
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic weighed in ahead of their heavyweight clash this weekend. Joyce is facing one of the most critical fights of his career. He has suffered three losses from his last four fights, meaning it is a must-win bout. Two stoppage losses to Zhilei Zhang and then a defeat to Derek Chisora meant […]
Fans React To Eubank Jr. And Benn PPV Price
The Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn PPV price has been announced at $24.99, resulting in a strong reaction. Eubank faces Benn in their April 26 clash in a fight that has become very personal. The fight was initially set to occur in 2022 after all terms were agreed. Eubank would be coming down to […]
Hearn And Warren Hopeful Of Fury vs. AJ
Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren are still hopeful of a Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. The fight looked likely after Fury’s consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, as Joshua had also suffered a defeat to Daniel Dubois. However, The Gypsy King announced his retirement from the sport, while Joshua is currently injured and not expected […]
Davis vs. Roach Jr. Rematch Considered For June
The Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. rematch is being eyed for June 21. There is a narrative to run things back following the controversial result of the first fight. Davis secured a majority draw to retain his WBA Lightweight Title, but looking back, he had gotten away with avoiding defeat. The referee did not […]
Tszyu And Spencer Lose Their Cool – ‘Trying To Make Me The Bad Guy'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer held their final press conference before their junior middleweight clash this weekend. Tsyzu is looking to get himself back into contention with a world title shot following two losses on the trot. He is the former WBO Junior Middleweight Champion, a belt he lost after losing to Sebastian Fundora via […]
Joyce And Hrgovic Exchange Verbals During Presser
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic held their final presser before their heavyweight fight on Saturday. The fight is seen as a career-defining bout for both men. Joyce has lost three of his last four fights, coming up short in two losses to Zhilei Zhang and then Derek Chisora. That dented his heavyweight title hopes, as […]
Wilder Teases An Ngannou Fight – ‘It's A Matter Of Time, Stay Tuned'
Deontay Wilder has teased that a fight with Francis Ngannou could happen soon. The pair have been linked with a boxing fight for some time. Wilder was reportedly in talks to face Ngannou over a two-fight deal. The first would have been in boxing, and the other would have been in MMA. However, Ngannou decided […]
Fans React To Beterbiev vs. Bivol PPV Numbers – ‘Financial Flop'
Boxing fans have reacted to the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch PPV numbers, which sold 340,000. The rematch took place on February 22, as Beterbiev avenged his defeat in the first fight via a majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. It was a reversal of the first fight where Beterbiev’s works […]
Tszyu And Spencer Look Sharp During Media Workouts – ‘I’m 100% Ready'
Tim Tszyu and Joey Spencer’s media workouts took place ahead of their junior welterweight clash this weekend. Tszyu has plenty of pressure to perform, having recently lost his undefeated record. He lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt to Sebastian Fundora in his first career defeat. The Australian had the chance to win another world title […]
Crawford Reacts To Pacquiao's PED Allegations – ‘He Didn’t Want To Do The Blood test'
Terence Crawford says Manny Pacquiao does not belong in his P4P list of all-time greats, addressing the controversy around his alleged PED use. Pacquiao will enter the Hall of Fame this year following an impressive boxing career that stands up there with the best of them. He won titles in eight weight classes, resulting in […]
Dubois Picks The Winner Of Joyce vs. Hrgovic – ‘He Means Business'
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic’s fight this weekend throws up many interesting talking points. Joyce is facing pressure over his form, having lost three of his previous four bouts. Two defeats to Zhilei Zhang and then Derek Chisora have raised question marks over whether he should retire. Before the Zhang fight, Joyce was the WBO […]
Tszyu And Spencer Lock Horns During Roundtable Face-Off – ‘It’s A Different Mentality'
Tim Tszyu boxes Joey Spencer on April 6 in a fight that could define his career, as the pair had their roundtable face off. Tszyu is on a two-fight losing streak, having come out second-best to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev. Tszyu lost his WBO Junior Middleweight Belt to Fundora after coming out second best in […]
Bob Arum Calls Out TKO's Boxing Pay Structure – ‘Dana Has His Hands Full'
Bob Arum has serious reservations about TKO Group Holdings Inc.’s decision to enter into the sport of boxing. Dana White recently announced that TKO would enter into boxing with the Saudis with a view to revamping the sport. The sport has often been criticized for not making the best fights due to competing networks, promoters […]
Eddie Hearn And Jake Paul Settle Their Lawsuit
Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul’s lawsuit has now been settled after both sides agreed to dismiss it. The legal battle started after The Problem Child alleged that Hearn had bribed the judges in the following two bouts. The first was Katie Taylor’s victory over Amanda Serrano in their first bout via a split decision. The […]
Lauren Price Targets Mayer And Shields Fights – ‘I Would Love To'
Lauren Price has accepted Mikaela Mayer’s challenge to face her next for the Undisputed Welterweight Title. Price put herself in a great position to win all the belts after she defeated Natasha Jonas to unify at 147. The victory added the WBC and IBF titles to her WBA and Ring Magazine. Mayer successfully defended her […]
Tim Bradley Singles Out Tank Davis For Criticism – ‘His Name Is Getting Dragged Through The Mud'
Tim Bradley gave his opinions on a probable Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. rematch. Davis secured a majority draw in their first fight to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. However, the fight was marred by controversy when the referee failed to call a 10-8 round for Roach in the ninth round. Tank took a […]
Plant Accuses Berlanga Of Avoiding Him – ‘We Sent Him The Contract'
Caleb Plant has hit out at Edgar Berlanga for not wanting to face off against him. Reports indicate that Plant is scheduled to have a fight on May 31 as the former IBF Super Middleweight Champion is in search of an opponent. Plant secured a victory against Trevor McCumby in his last fight with a […]
Fans React As Ryan Garcia Returns To Derrick James – ‘Top Tier'
Ryan Garcia will train with Derrick James for his upcoming fight against Rolando Romero. Garcia makes his return to boxing following his year suspension after failing VADA tests for Ostarine in the aftermath of his victory against Devin Haney. The findings meant that Garcia’s win became a no-contest, as he received a year-long boxing ban […]
Joyce Vs. Hrgovic: A Career-Defining Fight
Joe Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic this weekend, as boxing insiders gave their view on the upcoming clash. Joyce will face the Croatian after his initial opponent, Dillian Whyte, withdrew with a hand injury. Joyce’s career is potentially on the line, having suffered three defeats in his last four fights. He came out second best to […]