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‘I Don't Duck A Challenge’: Anthony Joshua Still Open To Deontay Wilder Bout
Anthony Joshua has said a future fight with Deontay Wilder isn’t “completely written off” after insisting that he will never duck a challenge in his career. Two-time unified heavyweight world champion Joshua is currently preparing for his March 8 bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AJ’s next fight was expected […]
The Fight You Never Knew You Needed: Khan versus Pacquiao
Some fights transcend the boxing ring in terms of overall importance to sporting and cultural landscapes. Manny Pacquiao made boxing history by fighting Floyd Mayweather, albeit a few years too late. Amir Khan was spirited against Canelo Álvarez…yet both fights were long ago. So, do the Khan and Pacquiao pair need to return for this […]
Amir Khan Will Consider Return To Fight Manny Pacquiao: ‘That Would Lift Me Up’
Former unified world champion Amir Khan has admitted he would come out of retirement if he could secure a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Khan hung up his gloves in February 2022 after suffering a sixth-round stoppage defeat to long-time domestic rival Kell Brook. It was the sixth loss of the Briton’s career – five of […]
Joshua Warned About Ngannou's Power As The Predator ‘Destroys' Punch Machine – ‘Joshua Is Finished'
Francis Ngannou has warned Anthony Joshua as he showed off his power on a boxing punch machine. Ngannou is arguably one of the hardest hitters in combat sports. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he recorded the hardest ever punch. In 2018, he tested his power against the PowerKube machine. The machine tests […]
Masson-Wong and Roman Set for BKFC Edmonton Main Event
What is Jade Masson-Wong again? Is she an internet celebrity? A lingerie model (she poses in it enough to be one) or a fighter? Undefeated Gabrielle Roman will seek to disprove the Canadian’s bare-knuckle credentials in the main event. In addition, plenty of other prospect fighters are looking to make a name for themselves on […]
Hearn Slams PBC For Mistreating Canelo – ‘They’re F****d'
Eddie Hearn has slammed PBC following the departure of Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican parted ways with the promotional outfit, with two fights still left under his deal. He had initially left DAZN to sign with PBC, facing Jermell Charlo in his first fight. The Mexican won a one-sided unanimous decision, but his next fight never […]
Haney And Garcia's Kickoff Presser Highlights – ‘He Was At The Press Conference Drunk As A Skunk'
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s first media presser took place from the Palladium Times Square, New York, for their fight on April 20. The Dream puts his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt on the line, a title he acquired with a win over Regis Prograis. The victory cemented Haney’s legacy as a future hall-of-famer, as he became a two-weight world […]
Wayne Rooney's Leaked Texts Show He Wanted KSI In The Ring
KSI has leaked text messages showing Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney demanding a boxing match. Rooney is one of the greatest footballers England has ever seen. He has titles ranging from the Premier League to the Champions League. He ended his career as the club’s top scorer with a staggering 251 goals. In doing so, […]
Oscar Valdez More Motivated Than Ever To Get Back Into World Title Contention
Two-weight world champion Oscar Valdez said he is hungrier and more motivated than ever to back into title contention as the Mexican prepares for his comeback fight against Liam Wilson later this month. Valdez (31-2-0 23 KO) suffered just the second defeat of his career in his last bout, losing a unanimous decision to WBO […]
Kholmatov Vs Ford: Two Featherweight Talents Battling For World Title Glory
This Saturday, March 2, at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, two of the brightest talents of the featherweight division go toe-to-toe for the vacant WBA world title. In one corner will be Uzbekistan’s knockout specialist Otabek Kholmatov; in the other, slick American Raymond Ford. Both fighters are unbeaten and carry with […]
De La Hoya Wants To Box Dana White After He Previously Called Him A ‘Cokehead'
Oscar De La Hoya is willing to box Dana White on a potential Ryan Garcia vs. Sean O’Malley boxing card. Garcia and O’Malley have been trading verbal blows, resulting in Ryan calling out the UFC Bantamweight Champion. Garcia urged Dana White to make him an offer, provided he wins against Devin Haney. King Ryan faces […]
Benavidez Turns Attention To KO Artist Christian Mbilli After Canelo Ducks Him
David Benavidez’s trainer, Jose Benavidez Jr., has slammed Canelo Alvarez for ducking the Mexican Monster after he left PBC. Canelo walked away from PBC with two fights left on his deal after reports he only wanted to fight Jermall Charlo. The bout never went ahead with suggestions PBC was not willing to pay the Mexican […]
Ryan Garcia Warns Hollywood Actor Shia LaBeouf For Disrespecting Him – ‘You Don’t Know Me, Clown'
Ryan Garcia has hit out at Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf for his comments about him which were made to boxer Carl Froch. Froch is well aware of the actor as he is training him and Toby Kebbell for their boxing drama Salvable. The film is based on the character Sal, whose boxing days are behind […]
PBC In Huge Trouble As Crawford And Canelo Leave – ‘PBC Is Finished'
Terence Crawford is no longer with PBC after his one-fight deal expired. Crawford’s deal included the Errol Spence Jr. rematch, which broke down. Bud had stopped The Truth to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. That win also made him a two-weight undisputed champion, the first person to ever have done […]
Luis Nery Gets Lifetime Japan Ban Overturned To Clear Way For Naoya Inoue Fight
Mexican boxer Luis Nery has had his lifetime ban from fighting in Japan overturned by the Japan Boxing Commission, paving the way for a showdown with undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue. Nery (35-1-0 27 KO) was issued an indefinite ban from the JBC in March 2018 after twice falling foul of the local boxing authorities. […]
Joseph Parker Reveals Game Plan For Zhilei Zhang: ‘Stick, move, let my hands go’
Joseph Parker has spoken about his strategy to defeat Zhilei Zhang in their upcoming heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia, revealing he will rely on his superior movement. Former WBO heavyweight world champion Parker takes on WBO interim title holder Zhang on March 8 in Riyadh. Their fight will be the co-main event to Anthony Joshua’s […]
Canelo Leaves PBC
Canelo Alvarez only wanted Jermall Charlo for May 4 on Cinco de Mayo Weekend, as he left PBC with two fights left on his deal. Alvarez signed a three-fight deal with PBC after leaving DAZN as he fought Jermell Charlo in his first bout. The Mexican won a one-sided unanimous decision as the talk turned […]
Ryan Garcia Calls Out ‘Rainbow Head' Sean O’Malley – ‘Brother I'll Kill You'
Ryan Garcia has called out Sean O’Malley, the UFC Bantamweight Champion. Garcia is currently on course to face Devin Haney on April 20 in an attempt to win The Dream’s WBC Junior Welterweight Title. But Garcia is already looking ahead by turning his attention to O’Malley. The UFC fighter first expressed his intention to crossover […]
Jon Jones Backs Joshua To Beat Ngannou – ‘Sorry, Francis'
Jon Jones has backed Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou. The two fighters square off on March 8 for Ngannou’s second boxing bout. There is an anticipation of seeing him again following his first performance. He lost a competitive split decision against Tyson Fury last year, with some believing he had done enough to win. […]
Andy Cruz To Face Top 10 Fighter Next After ‘Mismatch’ Win Against Brayan Zamarripa
Andy Cruz is expected to return to the ring in May or June and will fight a top-10 ranked opponent, his promoter Eddie Hearn said, after the Cuban’s dominant win over Brayan Zamarripa on Saturday. The Cuban lightweight is one of the most exciting prospects in boxing and further enhanced his reputation in the chief […]