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Crawford Backs Shakur To Beat Tank – ‘Shakur’s Defense Is Too Tight'
Terence Crawford has given his take on a Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis fight. Crawford is very close friends with Shakur, who is preparing to face Floyd Schofield on February 22. Shakur makes a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title as he faces a lot of pressure coming into this fight. He has his first […]
Beterbiev Vs. Bivol Predictions – ‘It's A 50-50'
The Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch takes place on February 22 as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Beterbiev won the first fight via a majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion via a majority decision. The result divided some in the boxing community, who felt Bivol had done enough to win. But […]
Dubois Vs. Parker Predictions – ‘He Might Knock Him Out'
Daniel Dubois defends his IBF Heavyweight Title against Joseph Parker on February 22, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Dubois defended his title for the first time by stopping Anthony Joshua in his last fight. He produced a career-best performance, dropping AJ numerous times. It was the third win on the spin after his loss […]
Should Boxing Bring Back 15-Round Fights?
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has ruled out having 15-minute boxing rounds. His comments arrived after Teofimo Lopez expressed his desire to see that implemented for undisputed world title fights. The WBA President Gilberto Mendoza has said that the organization could pilot this, raising speculation that boxing could see its return, endorsing Lopez’s comments. “I don’t […]
Crawford Praises Keyshawn Davis' World Title Win – ‘Going To Be Around For A Long Time'
Terence Crawford reacted to Keyshawn Davis stopping Denys Berinchyk to win the WBO Lightweight Title. Keyshawn produced a comprehensive performance, dropping his man twice before getting him out of the ring with a fourth-round stoppage. It was Keyshawn’s first world title as he extended his undefeated record to 13-0. In his post-fight comments, Keyshawn called […]
Felix Sturm Dominates Benjamin Blindert In A Third-Round Stoppage
Felix Sturm produced a stunning performance to beat Benjamin Blindert via a third-round stoppage in their light heavyweight fight. Sturm dropped his man four times on his way to getting the stoppage. The five-time world champion showed his class immediately from the first round. He began on the front foot, connecting with a solid right hand […]
What's Next For Arnold Barboza?
Arnold Barboza Jr. defeated Jack Catterall to secure the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Title, as we look at his next steps. Barboza produced an impressive victory to secure a title shot against the full champion Teofimo Lopez Jr. He could become the next champion if Lopez moves up to 147 pounds and is stripped. Alternatively, […]
Arnold Barboza Jr. Shocks Jack Catterall To Win WBO Interim Title
Arnold Barboza Jr. upset Jack Catterall in his backyard to win the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Title. The win made Barboza mandatory for the WBO Champion Teofimo Lopez, as he edged out a split decision: 113-115, 115-113, 115-113. Catterall started the fight well, using his jab early on to keep his man at bay. However, […]
What's Next For Keyshawn Davis?
Keyshawn Davis beat Denys Berinchyk, raising question marks over his next steps. The fourth-round KO extended Keyshawn’s record to 13-0, as he grabbed his first world title with the WBO belt at 135. He defied the pre-fight controversy, where he accused Berinchyk of sending him a banana and watermelon in an act of racism. Keyshawn […]
Ngannou Wants Wilder Next – ‘Somebody Will Go To Sleep'
Francis Ngannou says his next fight will be in boxing, as he targeted a fight with Deontay Wilder. Ngannou has had two boxing bouts, losing both of them. He suffered a controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury, with many believing he had done enough to win. Former world champion Carl Froch was very vocal, […]
Keyshawn Davis Destroys Denys Berinchyk; Secures KO To Claim WBO Lightweight Title!
Keyshawn Davis knocked out Denys Berinchyk in the fourth round to win his first world title by picking up the latter’s WBO Lightweight Belt. The win was all the more impressive given the pre-fight antics. Keyshawn was unhappy after someone delivered a banana, watermelon and a note to his room, as he accused Berinchyk of […]
Catterall & Barboza Jr. Make Weight For Saturday's Clash
Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. made the junior welterweight limit before their clash on Saturday. Catterall is expected to beat Barboza in this WBO title eliminator. A win would make him mandatory for the full belt, which is currently held by Teofimo Lopez. The Takeover has been linked with a move up to 147, […]
De La Hoya Rips Canelo – ‘You've Never Done A Thing To Help The Mexican Community'
Oscar De La Hoya has criticized Canelo Alvarez’s decision to duck the Jake Paul fight in his latest segment of Clap Back Thursdays. Reports indicated that Canelo had signed a deal with Jake Paul for a fight on Cinco de Mayo. However, it was later announced that Alvarez had inked a four-fight deal with the […]
Teddy Atlas Shares Thoughts On Catterall vs. Barboza Jr. – ‘He's Going To Live Or Die'
Teddy Atlas gave his take on the Jack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. fight as they face off on February 15. Catterall knows a victory makes him the WBO Interim Junior Welterweight Champion, thus becoming mandatory for the full champion Teofimo Lopez. Catterall has bounced back impressively since his controversial split decision loss to Josh […]
Teddy Atlas Weighs In On Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk – ‘It Ain't Gonna Be That Easy'
Keyshawn Davis takes on Denys Berinchyk, as Teddy Atlas gave his view on the fight. Davis is aiming to win his first world title by taking on the WBO Lightweight Champion. Keyshawn is undefeated with a 12-0 record. He knocked out Gustavo Lemos in his last fight to set up the title shot. He has […]
Catterall & Barboza Jr. Size Each Other Up In Final Presser
Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr. had their last presser in the run-up to their WBO Junior Welterweight Title Eliminator on the weekend. Catterall arrives into the fight as the favorite. He knows a win secures him a mandatory title shot against the champion Teofimo Lopez. Catterall is 30-1 with 13 knockouts. He defeated Regis Prograis […]
Bradley: Crawford Top Of His Generation If He Beats Canelo
Tim Bradley feels that Terence Crawford will become the best fighter of his generation if he beats Canelo Alvarez. Reports indicate that Crawford will face Alvarez in September on Mexican Independence Weekend in a super middleweight clash. The fight will see him move up two weight classes from 154 pounds to try and secure one […]
Imane Khelif Threatens Legal Action Over Gender Controversy
Imane Khelif has said she will take legal action following the fallout over her ‘gender controversy’ at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Khelif won gold at the games, marking an end to a difficult period for her. The boxer suffered controversy after her win against Angela Carini. The latter ended up quitting after getting hit […]
Keyshawn Davis Accuses Berinchyk Of A Racist Act
Keyshawn Davis and Denys Berinchyk held a fiery final pre-fight presser before their clash on Friday. Davis seeks to dethrone the WBO Lightweight Champion and gain his first-ever world title. Keyshawn arrives into the fight as an undefeated boxer with a 12-0 record. Davis has 8 knockouts to his resume, stopping Gustavo Lemos in his […]
Davis And Berinchyk's Tense Face-Off
Keyshawn Davis and Denys Berinchyk came face-to-face ahead of their WBO Lightweight Title clash on Friday. Davis has his first world title shot as he takes on the undefeated Berinchyk. He has a 12-0 record, with 8 KO wins. He knocked out Gustavo Lemos in the second round in his previous fight. Keyshawn has said […]