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Inoue Makes Doheny Quit In The Seventh; Plans To Fight In Vegas Next Year
Naoya Inoue made a successful second defense of his Undisputed Super Bantamweight Title, stopping TJ Doheny in the seventh. It was another fight for Inoue in Japan from the Ariake Arena, and once again, the Japanese did not disappoint. It was a slow start in the opening round as both men were trying to read […]
Turki Alalshikh: Offer Will Be Made For Fury v Joshua – But AJ Needs To Beat Dubois
Boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has revealed he is preparing an offer for a “huge” heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, but it is dependent on AJ defeating Daniel Dubois later this month. Joshua (28-3-0 25 KO) bids to become a three-time heavyweight world champion on September 21 when he takes on IBF title […]
Gervonta Davis Hits Harder Than Crawford
Gervonta Davis has been credited as hitting harder than Terence Crawford. That is according to WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. Norman Jr. has had the chance to spar both men. Davis is currently 30-0 with 28 KOs as he stopped Frank Martin in his last fight to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. Meanwhile, Crawford […]
John Fury Told To Change His Role For The Fury-Usyk Rematch
Ricky Hatton has called on John Fury to change his role in his son Tyson Fury’s camp after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury suffered the first defeat of his career as he came out second best to the Ukrainian in a split decision loss. The Gypsy King struggled to accept the result, later stating […]
Turki Alalshikh Wants New PPV Prices – ‘Give Fans Good Fights At A Good Price'
Turki Alalshikh has said he will aim to set a new PPV price globally to give fans better value for money. His comments arrive as there are growing concerns over the rise of illegal streaming. The Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight reportedly lost broadcasters over $100 million. This was based on 18 percent of […]
Jermall Charlo's Boxing Career In Tatters After DWI Charge
Former WBC Super Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo has been hit with a driving whilst intoxicated charge. The charge stems from an incident on May 6 where the boxer crashed his Lamborghini into another vehicle. It occurred on Brazoria County Roadway, Texas, after which Charlo was involved in a verbal confrontation with the man. But rather […]
Usyk Only Wants Fury And Joshua Rematches – ‘I Have No Desire To Box With Anyone Else'
Oleksandr Usyk has said he is only interested in rematching Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Usyk secured the biggest career win, beating Fury via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first time boxing had an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The rematch takes place on December 21, […]
Berlanga Says He Is Ready For Canelo – ‘He Can't Slip Up, I'm Dangerous'
Edgar Berlanga says he is ready to shock the world when he takes on Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga takes on Canelo on September 14 during Mexican Independence Weekend, aiming to become only the third man to beat the super middleweight. He is 22-0 with 17 knockouts, showing he can stop fighters inside the distance. His last […]
Sign Me Up: Drew Stuve Tells BKFC He Can Make Them Money After Win in Edmonton
Drew Stuve doesn’t want his lasting memory in the BKFC to be his second-round TKO win over Sonny Smith in his hometown. During Stuve’s fight Sunday at the River Cree Resort & Casino, he turned in his most compelling performance yet. After Stuve was knocked down in the first round, he could climb back to […]
Chris Eubank Jr Wants Canelo Alvarez And Conor Benn ‘Within The Next 12 Months’
Middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr says he is targeting “mega fights” with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and long-time rival Conor Benn over the next 12 months. Eubank (33-3-0 24 KO) will end more than one year of inactivity when he returns to the ring to fight Kamil Szeremeta (25-2-2 8 KO) on October 14 on the […]
Naoya Inoue v TJ Doheny: Three Ways The Challenger Could Tame ‘The Monster’
On Tuesday in Tokyo, TJ Doheny enters the ring for the toughest fight of his career when he faces the undisputed super-bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue. Inoue (27-0-0 24 KO) is the overwhelming favorite to retain his WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles against Ireland’s Doheny (26-4-0 20 KO) in the headline bout at Ariake Arena. […]
Fury Backed To Knock Out Usyk – ‘Fury Can Beat Usyk Three Times In One Night'
Tyson Fury will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in their December 21 rematch. That is according to Billy Joe Saunders. Fury suffered the first loss of his career as Usyk won a split decision. The result appeared close, but in truth, Usyk dominated most of the fight. He controlled the earlier and latter parts of the […]
Mayweather Could Still Beat Current Champions – ‘He’s Still In Shape'
Robert Garcia feels Floyd Mayweather could still beat some active champions. Mayweather retired from boxing with a 50-0 record, making him one of the best boxers ever. His biggest career win came against Manny Pacquiao as he beat the best welterweight of his generation. His last pro fight was a stoppage win against Conor McGregor. […]
‘On Track For Superstardom’: Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado Signs For Matchroom Boxing
Matchroom Boxing has expanded its American stable of fighters after announcing the signing of super-lightweight prospect Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado. Mercado (16-0-0 15 KO) has made seamless progress since turning professional in July 2021, knocking out all except one of his 16 opponents. He was in attendance for fellow Matchroom fighter Diego Pacheco’s spectacular stoppage win […]
Former UFC Strawweight Champion Carla Esparza Excited to Put Wrap on Her Career
Carla Esparza is closing in on the end of her career in the UFC. The former strawweight champion has already announced that her fight against Tecia (Torres) Pennington on Oct. 5 will be her last with the promotion. Esparza, 36, is finally ready to step down following a successful career. While Esparza was the inaugural […]
Michael Chandler Teases His Next Fight – ‘See You At The Top'
Michael Chandler has hinted that his next fight will be announced soon as fans wait for his next steps. Chandler has been linked with the Conor McGregor fight for a prolonged period. Their rivalry began on the TUF 31 series, where they butted heads as rival coaches. Chandler won the team challenge, as his fighters […]
Poirier Hints At His Future – ‘Big News Coming Soon'
Dustin Poirier has hinted that his future will become clearer as doubts remain over whether he will continue fighting. Poirier suggested he could retire following his defeat against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. He suffered a fifth-round submission loss, as he missed out on the UFC Lightweight Title. It was a difficult moment since Poirier […]
Dana White Praises Donald Trump – ‘The Most Resilient Human I’ve Ever Met'
Dana White praised Donald Trump, stating he is one of the most strong-willed men he has met. White and Trump have been on good terms for some time. Trump had been critical in helping the UFC during the early parts of its inception with venues in Atlantic City at the Trump Taj Mahal. Since then, […]
Norman Jr.'s Manager Denies Claims His Fighter Ducked Boots – ‘Only Asked For More Money'
Brian Norman Jr. never turned down the Jaron Ennis fight. That is according to his manager, Adrian Clark. Reports indicated that talks were ongoing for a unification, as Norman would put his WBO belt on the line against Ennis’ IBF. November 9 was the date being mentioned for a fight in Ennis’ hometown of Philadelphia. […]
Pacheco Wants Canelo; Hearn Suggests Munguia Instead
Diego Pacheco wants Canelo Alvarez after stopping Maciej Sulecki in the sixth round to take his record to 22-0. Pacheco has been building his name over the years, leading many to believe he could be the next big Mexican fighter. With 18 knockouts to his name, he certainly has the punching power, even if he […]