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Zepeda Edges A Decision Against Farmer
William Zepeda beat Tevin Farmer for the second time to retain his WBC Interim Lightweight Title. The fight was another close encounter, as Zepeda edged out a majority decision: 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113. Farmer showed a lot of heart to overcome a possible injury to last the distance, but it was Zepeda’s night as he […]
Shields Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Mental Health – ‘Get Therapy'
Claressa Shields says Gervonta Davis needs therapy before a potential rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw with Roach in a very controversial fight. The referee did not call a knockdown in the ninth-round when Tank took a knee. Davis then went to the corner to wipe some grease from his face. […]
Mayer Beats Ryan To Set Up Undisputed Fight With Price
Mikaela Mayer repeated the trick against Sandy Ryan, beating her to retain her WBO Welterweight Title. Mayer came through with a unanimous decision victory, but she had to overcome some adversity as a big cut threatened to allow Ryan back into the fight. Sandy said she would be much better in this fight, having had […]
Mikaela Mayer Vs. Sandy Ryan Predictions – ‘She's A Better Boxer'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan do battle today, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Mayer is arguably one fight away from fighting for the Undisputed Welterweight Title against Lauren Price. Mayer got the better of Ryan in the first fight via a majority decision. The fight was controversial after Ryan alleged that someone from Mayer’s […]
Wilder's Next Fight Announced – ‘This Is A Game-Changer'
Deontay Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon in June in his next fight. Wilder has been out of the ring since getting stopped by Zhilei Zhang last year. That was his second consecutive defeat after coming out second best against Joseph Parker. Wilder’s record under his trainer, Malik Scott, has been disastrous. He has only managed […]
Arum Tells Tank Davis To Fix His Career – ‘Start Taking Boxing Seriously'
Bob Arum has advised Gervonta Davis to focus on his boxing seriously following his controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. Davis secured a majority draw after the referee failed to rule a knockdown in favor of Roach in round nine. Davis took a knee before he went to his corner to wipe some grease […]
Zepeda And Farmer Shove Each Other At Weigh-In
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer made the lightweight limit for their clash this weekend. Zepeda will hope to repeat the trick from their first fight, where he edged out a split decision. The win took his record to 32-0. However, he had to get off the canvas to secure the win. It was not his […]
Mayer And Ryan Make Weight; Ready For War
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan hit the scales at the welterweight limit, as they prepare for one of their biggest bouts. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title in her first defense having gotten the better of Ryan in their first fight. While she secured a majority decision win, the fight was dominated by the pre-fight […]
Canelo Slams Benavidez's Career – ‘He Thinks He’s Superman'
Canelo Alvarez mocked David Benavidez’s achievements after he was asked whether he would face him. Canelo is currently preparing to face William Scull in May in an undisputed super middleweight clash. A victory over Scull secures him the IBF title, meaning he becomes undisputed for a second time at the weight class. Canelo is also […]
Arum Tells Fury To Stay Retired – ‘He’s Had Enough'
Bob Arum does not want Tyson Fury to come out of retirement amid increasing speculation that he will fight Anthony Joshua. Fury is the former WBC Heavyweight Champion and former unified heavyweight champion who has achieved generational wealth. However, the latter part of his career ended in defeat, as he suffered two losses to Oleksander […]
Zepeda And Farmer Ready For ‘Rounds Of War'
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer held their final presser, as they had plenty to say to each other before their Saturday fight. Zepeda secured a win in their first fight via a split decision to extend his record to 32-0. It was not his finest performance, but this was largely due to Farmer’s impressive performance. […]
Mayer And Ryan's Intense Final Presser – ‘I Sent Her To The Hospital With A Concussion'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan held their final presser for their WBO Welterweight Title clash. Mayer enters into the fight as the champion, as she took the belt from Ryan in her last bout. She edged out a majority decision to give Ryan her second career defeat in what was just her first title defense. […]
Zepeda Vs. Farmer Tactical View
William Zepeda rematches Tevin Farmer this weekend as we look at how both men will approach this fight. Zepeda won the first fight in a split decision, with many feeling this was Zepeda’s toughest fight. That took his record to 32-0, with 27 wins by knockout. Farmer was one of the very few men he […]
Jermall Charlo Is Back
Jermall Charlo has returned to big-time boxing with reports he will fight on a PBC card on May 31. Reports indicate he will return on a Caleb Plant card in Las Vegas. Charlo is the former WBC Middleweight Champion. He acquired the belt after beating Brandon Adams in 2019. He made three defenses of his […]
Joshua's Next Fight Moves A Step Closer
Eddie Hearn said he would like Anthony Joshua’s next fight to be either Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury. Joshua’s next opponent is no clearer following his loss to Dubois in his last bout. Dubois dropped him numerous times as AJ suffered a shock defeat. It was a major upset since Joshua looked back to his […]
Mayer And Ryan Face Off For The First Time – ‘She Loves To Talk'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan faced off against each other for the first time during the fight week before they box on Saturday. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan in the previous fight to claim the belt. It was a close majority decision, but Mayer did enough to sway the judges. The build-up […]
Chisora Targets A Massive Final Fight
Derek Chisora wants a massive fight for his last bout as speculation increases over who he could face. Chisora has rolled back the years of late, securing career-best wins against Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin. He dropped both men to the canvas on his way to unanimous decision wins. The Wallin fight was his 49th […]
Sandy Ryan Unfazed By Mikaela Mayer's Trash Talk – ‘She Knows What I Can Do'
Sandy Ryan is unfazed by Mikaela Mayer’s war of words ahead of their fight on Saturday. Ryan lost the first fight via a majority decision, which was her second career loss. The defeat cost her the WBO Welterweight Title, which she had acquired after beating Terri Harper. The Mayer fight was full of controversy due […]
Usyk Could Fight Jake Paul In MMA
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has suggested he is open to facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout. Usyk has achieved everything in the sport of boxing following a remarkable 2024. He defeated Tyson Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Usyk then beat Fury in the rematch to solidify his status as the […]
De La Hoya Targets A Zepeda-Shakur Fight
Oscar De La Hoya wants to make a William Zepeda and a Shakur Stevenson fight happen. Zepeda is Shakur’s WBC mandatory. He was on course to face him for the full lightweight title. However, things took a turn when Zepeda pulled out of a prospective fight due to a hand injury. Shakur eventually moved on […]