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McCrory Ready To Shock The World In Life-Changing Fight With Berlanga
Padraig McCrory has said he is fully prepared for the “fight that can change my life” when he finally faces super-middleweight rival Edgar Berlanga next weekend. The unbeaten Irishman (18-0-0 9 KO) was in talks to fight Berlanga last June but the American ultimately fought Jason Quigley instead. He may have had to wait eight […]
Canelo Slammed For Ducking Benavidez And Crawford – ‘His Children Will Ask Him Why'
Canelo Alvarez will not fight Terence Crawford and David Benavidez, putting question marks over his next fight. The Mexican announced that his next bout would be an American, leaving Jermall Charlo and Crawford as the favorites. They are both American and have expressed their desire to get the fight. Charlo initially stated he was fighting […]
Fury Is No Longer The Same – ‘He Had 47 Stitches'
Carl Froch has said Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter. The WBC Heavyweight Champion has been criticized ever since his performance against Francis Ngannou. Fury did not look himself against the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, who was making his boxing debut. The Gypsy King hit the canvas in round three and struggled to […]
O’Shaquie Foster Keeps His WBC Junior Lightweight Title In A Split Decision Win
O’Shaquie Foster won a thrilling split decision over Abraham Nova to retain his WBC Junior Lightweight Title. Foster began the first from a southpaw stance against Nova, who used his range to good use, with his jab finding its target in the first two rounds. That caused the champion to switch things up immediately, as […]
Hearn Praises Knockout Artist Subriel Matias – ‘He’s Special'
Eddie Hearn has talked up Subriel Matias after signing the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion. Matias is one of the most exciting fighters in the division, with a record of 20-1. Despite having a defeat on his record, all his wins have come by way of knockout. That has made him one of the most avoided […]
Fabio Wardley: Can The British Heavyweight Champion Enter The World Title Frame?
Fabio Wardley makes the third defense of his British heavyweight title next month in what will undoubtedly be the biggest test of his career against Frazer Clarke. Wardley’s path to professional boxing has been unconventional and he next meets a fighter with far more experience in the game, even if Clarke’s pro career has been […]
Grasso and Esparza Would Illuminate Cage or the Ring in Epic Crossover
Alexa Grasso and Marlen Esparza are both flyweight champions but in different sports. Grasso is the top pound-for-pound female in the UFC, while Esparza has dominated her boxing division since late 2020. Would this fight make sense as a crossover exhibition? Where Does Grasso Go After Shevchenko Trilogy? Alexa Grasso made MMA breaking news when […]
Fans React To 57-Year-Old Mike Tyson's Sparring: ‘Scary, Vicious, Beast, Poetry in Motion'
Mike Tyson showed off his punching power at 57, proving he still has heavy hands. Tyson was known for being one of the most destructive knockout artists ever. Iron Mike proved that, as his first 28 wins included 26 knockouts. Mike last boxed in 2020 in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. The fight ended […]
VAR Could Be Introduced For Fury Vs. Usyk
Spencer Oliver has suggested that VAR could be used for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The technology has already been in force in football after it was introduced in 2019. While there are still rumblings over its usefulness, VAR has helped correct decisions when it has been implemented correctly, […]
Canelo Labeled A Chicken For Ducking Benavidez – ‘How Are You Going To Defend This?'
Canelo Alvarez has been accused of ducking the elite-level fighters at 168. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion’s last bout was a win over Jermell Charlo. The American, however, jumped up two weight classes from 154 pounds. The fight was a one-sided win for Alvarez, given Charlo was fighting above 154 for the first time. After […]
Parker Mocks Wilder's Travel Excuse For His Loss – ‘Not Sure Where He’s Coming From'
Joseph Parker has mocked Deontay Wilder’s excuse after he blamed jet lag for his defeat against the former WBO Heavyweight Champion. Parker dominated their bout, beating the Bronze Bomber in a wide unanimous decision. Wilder only won one round on all three cards. He only boxed one round in over a year after stopping Robert […]
Garcia Wants Teofimo Lopez After Haney – ‘We’re Going To Break The Internet'
Ryan Garcia wants to take on Teofimo Lopez provided he beats Devin Haney. Garcia and Haney face off on April 20 after months of negotiations. Garcia initially pulled the plug on the fight after deciding to pursue a bout with Rolando Romero. Those talks broke down after Romero signed a contract to fight Isaac Cruz. […]
Tszyu Keen To Fight Crawford After He’s Beaten ‘Yapper’ Thurman
Super-welterweight world champion Tim Tszyu has joined the long list of fighters to call out Terence Crawford as the Australian prepares for next month’s high-profile bout against Keith Thurman. Unbeaten Tszyu (24-0-0 17 KO) will take on Thurman at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 30, although his WBO world title will not […]
Joshua, Robinson, Leonard, Ali: Breaking Down Eddie Hearn's Boxing Mount Rushmore
In a recent interview with GIVEMESPORT, promoter Eddie Hearn named the four fighters he would put on his boxing Mount Rushmore. The Matchroom Boxing boss hasn’t provided too many surprises, naming Anthony Joshua, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Muhammad Ali. In a sport blessed with legends throughout history, it’s an impossible task. The […]
Fans React As United Legend Wayne Rooney Is In Talks With Misfits – ‘I Would Smoke That Grandpa'
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney could enter the sport of boxing after reportedly having discussions with Misfits Boxing. Rooney is one of United’s most decorated footballers, having won several league titles and the Champions League. He ended his United career as the club’s top scorer with 251 goals, surpassing Bobby Charlton. Since then, Rooney has […]
Frank Warren Defends ‘Coward' Tyson Fury For Pulling Out Of Usyk Fight
Frank Warren has denied suggestions that Tyson Fury is too scared to face Oleksandr Usyk. Those suggestions emerged following his latest withdrawal to face Usyk, which was set to take the place on February 17. Fury sustained a cut over his right eye in sparring. This left question marks over whether he would face the […]
Jermall Charlo Denies Claims He Is Fighting Canelo – ‘Ain’t No Confirmation'
Jermall Charlo has denied claims that he is fighting Canelo Alvarez on May 4 during Cinco De Mayo Weekend. Speculation increased Charlo could fight Alvarez after the Mexican confirmed that his next opponent would be an American. Charlo was seen as the leading name, although Terence Crawford was also involved. Charlo initially confirmed he would […]
Mayweather Backed To Beat McGregor In An MMA Rematch
Floyd Mayweather Jr. would beat Conor McGregor in an MMA bout. That is according to Carl Froch. Their only meeting occurred in a boxing bout in 2017 when Mayweather came out victorious. McGregor lasted ten rounds before he was stopped. That took Mayweather’s record to 50-0. Since that defeat, Mayweather has been linked with the […]
Taylor And Catterall Get Chance To Settle Controversy Once And For All
Boxing history is filled with shocking decisions that have robbed fighters of victory and undermined the credibility of the sport. Some of the biggest names in the game have fallen victim to terrible judging; the likes of Roy Jones Jr (at the 1988 Seoul Olympics), Manny Pacquiao (vs Timothy Bradley), and Pernell Whittaker (vs Jose […]
Conor Benn Slammed For His Lack Of Power Following Failed VADA Tests – ‘He Is No Longer Armed With Torpedoes'
Promoter Tom Brown, the founder of TGB Promotions, has questioned Eddie Hearn’s handling of Conor Benn.Benn is currently prevented from fighting in the UK following his two failed VADA tests. The British boxer tested positive for Clomiphene, a substance that is known for being used as a concealer for a steroid cycle for more serious […]