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Josh Taylor Abandons Nice-Guy Image And Turns Heel For Jack Catterall Rematch
There has been a curious and dramatic change to Josh Taylor’s entire public personality ahead of his rematch with Jack Catterall on April 27. The former undisputed super-lightweight champion had always been the shy and quiet type, his lack of superstar personality arguably holding him back from getting the credit and attention he deserved for […]
Mayweather Blasts Pacquiao For Lying About A Rematch – ‘He Said My Name When He Wasn’t Supposed To'
Floyd Mayweather has slammed Manny Pacquiao for announcing their rematch. The eight-division champion sent the internet ablaze when he confirmed their rematch at a RIZN event in December last year. Pacman has not fought in a professional fight since he walked away from the sport in 2021, losing to Yordenis Ugas. Since then, he has […]
Ngannou Says He Will Knock Joshua Out Cold
Francis Ngannou has backed himself to knock out Anthony Joshua on March 8. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has his second boxing bout, with plenty of anticipation to see how he will perform. Ngannou troubled Tyson Fury on his boxing debut, sending him to the canvas in the third round with a sweeping left hook. […]
Claressa Shields Promises To End Keith Thurman's Career – ‘These Men, Thurman Ain't That Good To Beat Me'
Claressa Shields doubled down on her belief that she could beat Keith Thurman in a boxing match. Shields is the current Undisputed Middleweight Champion in women’s boxing and a two-time undisputed champion overall. That has put her alongside Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue as the two fighters to have done it in the four-belt era. […]
Errol Spence Jr. Is Back – Who Will He Fight?
Errol Spence Jr. will return to boxing soon following his cataract surgery. Spence has been out of the ring since his defeat to Terence Crawford. Bud stopped the Truth in round nine to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. Spence’s defeat was accompanied by three knockdowns, as the manner of the […]
Amanda Serrano ‘Sacrificed’ WBC Title To Take A Stand For Women’s Boxing
Amanda Serrano has revealed she gave up her WBC featherweight title after the organization refused to support her campaign to introduce three-minute rounds into women’s boxing. Serrano (46-2-1 30 KO) is one of the greatest female boxers in history, holding world titles in seven divisions and was the reigning undisputed featherweight champion when she vacated […]
Chavez Sr. Defends Canelo For Ducking Benavidez – ‘I Can’t Speak Badly Of Canelo'
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has defended Canelo Alvarez amid criticism that he is ducking David Benavidez. Alvarez has not fought since his one-sided win over Jermell Charlo last year to retain his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. After the victory, all eyes turned towards a Benavidez fight. The Mexican Monster stopped two-weight world champion Demetrius Andrade […]
Tank Davis Rejects Conor Benn Bout, Brit Desperate After 2 Failed VADA Tests
Gervonta Davis will not fight Conor Benn as talks over a fight broke down. The bout was first entertained after Davis reacted to Benn’s poor performance against Peter Dobson, saying he needed three weeks to beat him. Eddie Hearn responded by making Tank Davis an offer, somewhere in the region of $10-15 million. Davis has […]
Anthony Joshua: Francis Ngannou Fight ‘The Biggest Challenge Of My Life’
Anthony Joshua has described his upcoming bout with Francis Ngannou as “the biggest challenge of my life” having previously dismissed a potential showdown with the MMA star as a “gimmick”. Two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua and Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, are set to meet in the ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi […]
Catterall Grabs Taylor's Throat In Fiery Presser – ‘I Can't Wait To Smash His Brains'
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall clashed during a heated exchange in their first press conference. The two boxers meet in their rematch on April 27 after their first bout ended in major controversy. They faced off in 2022, as Taylor won a split decision to retain the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Championship Title. Most of the […]
WBC Wants More Judges And Video Replays For Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk
The World Boxing Council (WBC) wants to see the number of ringside judges for Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk increased from three to five or six, president Mauricio Sulaiman has said. WBC champion Fury and IBF, WBA, and WBO holder Usyk are set to clash on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, […]
Tyson Fury Warns Usyk With His Incredible New Physique
Tyson Fury looked in menacing form, giving boxing fans a glimpse of his training regiment. The Gypsy King is preparing for the biggest fight of his life when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world. Fury pulled out his fight with the Ukrainian, scheduled for February 17. The WBC […]
Manny Pacquiao Won't Fight In The Olympics – Will He Have The Mayweather Rematch?
Manny Pacquiao will not be fighting at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The Filipino had previously spoken about his desire to fight in the Olympics, a dream he had set his eyes on since his youth. But the boxer’s impoverished background prevented him from competing, something which he hoped to reverse. Under the terms […]
Edgar Berlanga Wants Canelo Alvarez – ‘I’ve Got To Do My Thing'
Edgar Berlanga is targeting a fight against Canelo Alvarez provided he beats Padraig McCrory on February 24. Berlanga is undefeated with a record of 21-0, which includes 16 wins by knockout. He is an American, which fits in line with Canelo’s recent announcement that his next fight is against an American. Reports initially put Jermall […]
Crawford In Trouble After Spence And Canelo Fights Collapse
Terence Crawford is looking for a new opponent following the collapse of the Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr. fights. Ever since Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era, he has struggled to find his next opponent. The rematch with Spence was entertained at 154 pounds, […]
Bruce Carrington: The Featherweight Aiming To Be ‘Biggest Name In Boxing’
On Friday (February 16, 2024) at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, Bruce Carrington enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a spectacular one-punch knockout. The American featherweight, who collected the first belts of his career with his brutal stoppage of Bernard Angelo Torres, has caught the boxing world’s attention and is being talked about […]
Fury Could Pull Out Of Usyk Fight Again – ‘I See That Cut Re-Opening'
Tyson Fury is not guaranteed to fight Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. That is according to Usyk’s former coach, James Ali Bashir. The Gypsy King pulled out his fight with Usyk, scheduled for February 17. The WBC Heavyweight Champion suffered a cut in sparring over his right eye, which required extensive stitching. Since the news […]
Fans Troll Shakur Stevenson's Nickname ‘Killer Kur' – ‘He's Killing His Career'
Shakur Stevenson has been trolled for his new nickname, ‘Killer Kur’, following his decision to come out of retirement. Stevenson has not had the best perception ever since his performance against Edwin De Los Santos. The 135-pounder won a unanimous decision win to earn the WBC Lightweight Title. The victory made him a three-division champion, […]
Crawford Doesn't Need To Fight Boots Ennis – ‘Get That Bag'
Terence Crawford does not have to fight Jaron Ennis. That is according to Tim Bradley. Crawford’s search for an opponent continues after his ninth-round knockout of Errol Spence Jr. The victory made Spence the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. The win solidified Bud’s status as the first person to become undisputed in […]
Ryan Garcia Has The Tools To Beat Devin Haney – ‘The Shoulder Roll Won't Be There'
Ryan Garcia has the ability to beat Devin Haney. That is according to Shawn Porter. The duo squared off on April 20 after months of negotiations. The fight initially broke down after Garcia decided to pursue a bout with Rolando Romero. But since Rolly decided to face Isaac Cruz, Haney vs Garcia is now on. […]