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Boxing World Mourns Livingstone Bramble's Death – ‘I’ll Miss His Smile'
Former WBA Lightweight Champion Livingstone Bramble has passed away at 64. It is the second passing in recent times that has rocked the boxing world following George Foreman’s death. Bramble left his mark on the sport with two thrilling fights against Ray Mancini, and he came out on top in both bouts. He secured a […]
Lauren Price Backs Mayer To Beat Ryan; Has Eyes On Undisputed
Lauren Price has given her take on Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan as the pair rematch this weekend. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan for it in their first fight. The first fight was marred by controversy after Mayer alleged that Ryan had taken her trainer. Meanwhile, Ryan hit back with accusations […]
Bomac Tells Canelo Crawford Beats Him – ‘I’m Not Worried'
Brian McIntyre has backed his man Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez and secure his legacy. Crawford is expected to face Canelo in September on Mexican Independence Weekend. Crawford is currently a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all the belts at 140 and 147. He is undefeated with a 41-0 record, with 31 KOs to […]
Hearn Backs Joshua's Star Power – ‘He’s The Biggest Name'
Eddie Hearn has said Anthony Joshua is still a big enough star to fight anyone. His comments were made just as speculation increases over a potential Jake Paul fight. The Problem Child recently called out Joshua, who reportedly phoned Jake about a fight. Paul is looking for a big fight after talks over a Canelo […]
Callum Simpson's Homecoming Announced Against Ivan Zucco
Callum Simpson will return to the ring on June 7, fighting Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title. Simpson will return to the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley for another homecoming, just as he did when he faced Zak Chelli. He beat Chelli via a unanimous decision in a British and Commonwealth title bout. He […]
What's Next For George Kambosos ?
George Kambosos Jr. defeated Jake Wyllie, raising question marks over his next steps. Kambosos arrived into the fight as the heavy favorite, as the pressure was on him to perform on his Matchroom Boxing debut. It was his first fight at 140 pounds after moving up from lightweight following his defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenko. Kambosos […]
What's Next For Sebastian Fundora?
Sebastian Fundora defeated Chordale Booker to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles, raising question marks over his next steps. Fundora retained his belts in a comfortable fourth-round stoppage following up on his win over Tim Tszyu last year. That extended his record to 22-1-1, making him one of the leading names in the […]
Fundora Demolishes Booker In Four Rounds
Sebastian Fundora stopped Chordale Booker in the fourth round to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. It was the first successful defense of his belts, which he acquired after beating Tim Tszyu last year in a split decision. It was all one-way traffic, as Fundora established his jab early on. He backed it up […]
Kambosos Beats Wyllie, Sets Sights On IBF Champ Richardson Hitchins
George Kambosos Jr. had a successful start to his time with Matchroom Boxing, beating Jake Wyllie in a unanimous decision: 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. The fight could have troubled Kambosos since Wyllie was a last-minute replacement. Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight after suffering from illness, giving Wyllie a chance. The two fighters produced a thrilling […]
Boxing World Reacts To George Foreman's Passing – ‘Legendary Boxing Champion'
George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, as the boxing community reacts to the two-time heavyweight champion’s passing. Foreman became known for the “The Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali in 1974. That was the first loss of his career, as Ali stopped him in the eighth round. Foreman bounced back with […]
Edwards Vs. Brady Predictions – ‘He's An Absolute Tank'
Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady at UFC London this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Edwards is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, who lost his belt to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in his last fight. He was dominated in a one-sided unanimous decision loss. Prior to the fight, Edwards had been on […]
Garcia Will Only Rematch Tank At 147 – ‘He Knows Where The Money Is At'
Ryan Garcia says he will only fight Gervonta Davis at welterweight. Garcia has already fought Tank at lightweight. He agreed to a 136-pound catchweight with a 10-pound rehydration clause. He came up short in the fight, being stopped in the seventh round by a body shot. In his post-fight reaction, Garcia revealed that the weight […]
Fundora And Booker Trade Shots – ‘I Speak With My Hands'
Sebastian Fundora and Chordale Booker had plenty to say to each other ahead of their March 22 fight, as they held their final presser. Fundora makes the first defense of his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. He arrives into the fight with a split decision win against Tim Tzsyu. It was the biggest win […]
Kambosos And Wyllie Ready For Battle After Making Weight
George Kambosos Jr. and Jake Wyllie made the junior welterweight limit for their domestic Australian clash this weekend. Kambosos made his Matchroom Boxing debut against a last-minute opponent after Daud Yordan pulled out due to medical reasons. It is his first fight at the weight class, having lost to Vasiliy Lomachenko for the vacant IBF […]
Joshua Suffers Injury; Out Until The Summer
Anthony Joshua is currently out injured and unlikely to be back in action until the summer. Eddie Hearn confirmed the news as speculation grows over Joshua’s future. The former Unified Heavyweight Champion was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in his last fight. The defeat meant Joshua failed to become a three-time world champion, as Dubois […]
Fans Bash TKO's Boxing Pay Structure – ‘This Can't Be Real'
TKO Group Holdings Inc. has confirmed their pay structure for their boxing league. The league took the boxing world by surprise after Dana White confirmed his entry into boxing. The CEO of the UFC said the league would be based on the UFC model. He was also clear that he had no intention of working […]
Fundora And Booker Media Workouts – ‘Going To Get Knocked Out'
The media workouts for Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker took place on March 22 before their Junior Middleweight Clash. Fundora puts his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles on the line for the first time, having acquired them from Tim Tzsyu. He secured a split decision win to give the latter the first defeat of […]
Kambosos Sizes Up Wyllie In Final Presser – ‘This Is Not A Happy Ending'
George Kambosos Jr. and Jake Wyllie had their final presser ahead of junior welterweight clash this weekend. Kambosos had a last-minute change of opponent after Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight with an illness. He enters the fight with a loss against Vasiliy Lomachenko, missing out on the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. Three defeats out […]
Teofimo Unhappy With Reynoso – ‘I Won’t Be Training With Eddy'
Teofimo Lopez has hit out at Eddy Reynoso for not being in his corner for his upcoming fight against Arnold Barboza Jr. Lopez defends his WBO Junior Welterweight Title for the first time since joining with Reynoso. The latter’s stable has many big names, such as Ryan Garcia and Canelo. Alvarez fights on May 3, […]
Bivol Tells Crawford How To Beat Canelo
Dmitry Bivol has opened up on the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The fight is on course to happen in September during Mexican Independence Weekend. It is expected to be an Undisputed Super Middleweight Clash if Canelo overcomes William Scull in May for the latter’s IBF Title. The fight would see Crawford […]