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Joseph Parker Ready To Face Daniel Dubois
Joseph Parker is ready to face IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois. That is according to Parker’s coach, Andy Lee. Parker is in the best form of his life following his last two wins. He defeated Deontay Wilder, beating him via a unanimous decision. The victory was so impressive since Wilder only won one round across […]
Dubois v Wardley? IBF Gives Champion Permission For ‘Optional Defense’
IBF world champion Daniel Dubois could next face British rival Fabio Wardley after the sanctioning body provided permission for ‘Dynamite’ to make an optional title defense. That is according to a report from Sky Sports, who claim a February rematch between Dubois (22-2-0 21 KO) and Anthony Joshua (28-4-0 25 KO) appears increasingly unlikely, with […]
Top Boxers Have the Sport in a Good Place
If nothing else, 2024 can be remembered for being the year where we briefly got to see an undisputed heavyweight champion. While the politics of the sport spoiled Oleksandr Usyk’s reign, the fact that a fight for all the heavyweight belts happened at once was amazing. The boxing news latest headlines were filled with a […]
Moses Itauma: Boxing's Best Heavyweight Prospect
Moses Itauma is considered one of the most exciting heavyweights in the sport and is seen as a future heavyweight champion. The 19-year-old was born in Kezmarok, Slovakia, but also has English roots. He moved to England in 2008, giving him a varied upbringing. He is currently undefeated with a 10-0 record. Eight of his […]
Conceicao's Resume Shows He Faces A Tough Foster Rematch
Robson Conceicao aims to prove his doubters wrong when he rematches O’Shaquie Foster this weekend as we examine his resume in the big fights. Conceicao won a controversial split decision against Foster to become the WBC Super Featherweight Champion: (Conceicao 116-112, 115-113) and (Foster 116-112). Most of the boxing community felt that Foster had done […]
Foster Aims To Avenge ‘Robbery' Loss To Conceicao
O’Shaquie Foster is desperate to win back his WBC Super Featherweight Title when he rematches Robson Conceicao this weekend. Robson won a highly controversial split decision (Conceicao 116-112, 115-113) and (Foster 116-112), with an overwhelming number of boxing insiders calling it a ‘robbery.’ Conceicao offered very little in the earlier rounds, as Foster landed counters […]
Tyson Says He's Ready To Die In Ring Vs. Paul – ‘I’ll Be Immortal'
Mike Tyson has caused controversy, stating that he is prepared to die in the ring in the build-up to his fight against Jake Paul. Tyson will box Paul next month on November 15 in his first professional fight since 2005. He retired after suffering a loss against Kevin McBride in 2005, bringing an end to […]
Tyson Fury ‘Feels Sorry’ For Anthony Joshua – But Still Wants To Fight Him
Tyson Fury has said he felt “deflated” for Anthony Joshua after his defeat to Daniel Dubois last month, but insisted he still wants to fight his fellow former heavyweight champion. Joshua (28-4-0 25 KO) is facing an uncertain future at the top of the heavyweight division following a one-sided demolition at the hands of IBF […]
Talks Have Started For Canelo Alvarez v Chris Eubank, Says Ben Shalom
Early negotiations have already begun for a super-middleweight world title fight between unified champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Chris Eubank, promoter Ben Shalom has said. Alvarez (62-2-2 39 KO) and Eubank (34-3-0 25 KO) had previously been in talks about fighting each other, only for the Mexican to choose Edgar Berlanga as his most recent […]
Topuria: What's Next After Beating Holloway?
Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway in the third round to retain his UFC Featherweight Title, raising question marks over his next steps. The Georgian retained his UFC Featherweight Title in emphatic circumstances. He delivered on his pre-fight promise that he would knock out Holloway. He even goaded Holloway to meet him in the center […]
Catterall And Prograis – What's Next?
Jack Catterall beat Regis Prograis via a unanimous decision, raising question marks over his next steps. Catterall won a unanimous decision after dropping Prograis twice in round nine. But he survived a knockdown in round five after his glove touched the canvas after Prograis’ jab. However, the Brit dominated the back end of the fight […]
Joshua Told To Retire – ‘He's Got Half A Billion In The Bank'
Anthony Joshua has been told to retire from the sport of boxing. The talk of Joshua’s retirement came following his last performance against Daniel Dubois. Joshua was dropped four times on his way to a fifth-round stoppage defeat. The loss meant he missed out on becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion and picking up the […]
Poirier Calls Out Topuria And Holloway
Dustin Poirier has called out Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway for his next fights. Poirier’s comments came following Topuria’s third-round knockout win against Holloway to retain his UFC Featherweight Title. It was his first defense of the title after securing the belt with a knockout win against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Topuria lived up […]
Oliver: Prime Fury Beats Usyk
Spencer Oliver says that the best version of Tyson Fury will defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their December 21 rematch. Fury lost the first fight in a split decision as Usyk secured the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. The Ukrainian was the better fighter, having a stronger start and finishing the bout in a much better position. Meanwhile, […]
Lawrence Okolie Targets ‘Heavyweight Dream’ After Joining Queensberry
Lawrence Okolie believes Queensberry Promotions is “the only place to be” as he attempts to fulfil his dream of becoming a heavyweight world champion. Okolie (20-1-0 15 KO) recently became a two-weight world champion by winning the WBC’s belt in the newer bridgerweight division – a weight class between cruiserweight and heavyweight – having held […]
Regis Prograis – A Boxing Intellectual Walking Away At The Right Time
Regis Prograis has always been a unique and interesting figure in the world of modern professional boxing. Parts of his story are typical of many fighters who first enter a boxing gym and eventually reach the top of the sport; he overcame childhood poverty, and as a teenager, he and his family lost everything to […]
Catterall Drops Prograis Twice, Wins Wide Decision
Jack Catterall dropped Regis Prograis twice to win a one-sided unanimous decision: 117-108, 116-109, 116-109. It was another big win for Catterall following his unanimous decision victory against Josh Taylor in his last fight. Both fighters knew they could take a step closer to a world title shot. Regis vowed to bounce back from his […]
Hearn: Low PBC Offer Could Jeopardize Davis vs. Roach Fight
Eddie Hearn has given his reasons for why Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. could be delayed until next year. Davis is scheduled to fight Roach Jr. on December 14 from Houston, Texas, in a defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. He stopped Frank Martin in his last fight. It was his first win in […]
Prograis Tries To Get In Catterall's Head – ‘I Drop People'
Regis Prograis has attempted to get into Jack Catterall head as they face off in their junior welterweight clash today. Prograis aims to bounce back from his defeat against Devin Haney in his last fight, as he lost a one-sided unanimous decision. The two-time junior welterweight champion looked out of sorts, losing every round as […]
Tyson Unfazed By Age Gap With Jake Paul – ‘I’m Just A Different Species'
Mike Tyson says he is not fazed by the age gap between him and Jake Paul as they prepare for their November 15 fight. Tyson will fight Paul on Netflix, and it will be the first time the platform airs a boxing fight. There has been much criticism over this fight due to safety concerns. […]