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Can Adam Azim Follow Amir Khan's Footsteps, Or Is He All Hype?
There has been a lot of hype surrounding Adam Azim, but is it justified? Azim is a British-Pakistani boxer who draws parallels with Amir Khan. Khan went on to become a two-time junior welterweight champion, the same weight class that Azim competes in. Azim is currently 22 years old, with a 12-0 record and nine […]
What Is Josh Taylor's Next Move?
Eddie Hearn has outlined Josh Taylor’s next possible fight after increasing suggestions the Scot will sign with Matchroom Boxing. Taylor is a former Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion, making him one of the best fighters to come out of Scotland. However, his current run of form suggests he is no longer at his peak. He suffered […]
Floyd Schofield Says It's ‘A Done Deal' For A Shakur Stevenson Fight
Floyd Schofield says a deal has been agreed for a Shakur Stevenson fight. The fight was mentioned when Shakur’s other target, William Zepeda, was ruled out. The Mexican injured his hand, preventing a potential February 22 fight from going ahead. It was a massive setback since it was the second consecutive time that Shakur had […]
Edwards’ Corner Slammed After Yafai Loss – ‘They Have A Duty Of Care'
Sunny Edwards’ corner came under fire following his sixth-round stoppage loss against Galal Yafai. Edwards lost for the second time in his career as he announced his retirement from the sport. It was shocking news from the former WBC Flyweight Champion, who is still only 28 years old. But before the stoppage took place in […]
Ennis Faces Backlash After Ortiz Fight Collapse
Jaron Ennis has faced significant backlash after his fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. broke down. Ennis had reportedly reached a verbal agreement to face Ortiz Jr. subject to a formal announcement. It would have been Ennis’ first time fighting at junior middleweight following his victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in his last bout. Boots was struggling […]
Yafai Stops Edwards In The Sixth; Edwards Retires
Galal Yafai stopped Sunny Edwards in the sixth round as the latter announced his retirement. Yafai’s win made him the WBC Interim Flyweight Champion, making him mandatory for the full champion Kenshiro Teraji. It also avenged Yafai’s loss to Edwards in the amateurs, extending his undefeated record to 9-0. Yafai was on the offensive from the […]
Mayweather Eyes Jake Paul Fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is willing to fight Jake Paul. Following his retirement from professional boxing, Mayweather has engaged in numerous exhibitions. His last professional fight was against Conor McGregor in 2017. He stopped the Irishman in the 10th round to take his record to 50-0. His most recent exhibition was a rematch against […]
Darren Till Wants To Fight Cristiano Ronaldo
Darren Till has called for a fight against Cristiano Ronaldo and Gary Neville. Till is scheduled to face Tommy Fury on January 18 from Manchester on an MF & DAZN: X Series 20 Misfits card. He made his boxing debut against Mohammad Mutie in Dubai this year in controversial circumstances. He secured a win after […]
De La Hoya Stirs Eddie Hearn And Skye Nicolson ‘Rumors' – ‘It's No Secret, You're Phony Eddie'
Oscar De La Hoya fuelled rumors that Eddie Hearn was allegedly in a ‘relationship’ with female boxer Skye Nicolson. De La Hoya made those comments during his segment ‘Clap Back Thursdays.’ Oscar has not been on good terms with Hearn despite them both being with DAZN. He has repeatedly accused Hearn of being a poor […]
Edwards vs. Yafai: Weight Made, War Ready
Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai made weight before their WBC Interim Flyweight Title fight on Saturday. The British domestic clash takes place at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. They have faced each other previously in the amateur ranks. Edwards got the better of his man on that occasion. However, it is their first clash in […]
UKAD Won’t Appeal; Benn ‘Cleared' To Fight
UKAD has chosen not to appeal the removal of Conor Benn’s suspension, meaning he is cleared to fight. The National Anti-Doping Agency lifted Benn’s suspension recently after he had tested positive for Clomiphene following VADA tests. It prevented the Chris Eubank Jr. fight from happening. UKAD suspended Benn as he engaged in a legal case […]
Klitschko Drops Comeback Plan Against Dubois
Wladimir Klitschko reportedly considered a comeback at 48 to face off against Daniel Dubois. According to reports, Klitschko was attempting to make a return for Dubois’ IBF Heavyweight Title. The Ukrainian has not had a boxing fight since getting stopped by Anthony Joshua in 2017. That was his second consecutive loss following the defeat against […]
De La Hoya Could Sue Ryan Garcia Over The Rukiya Anpo Fight
Oscar De La Hoya could sue Ryan Garcia for his upcoming fight against Rukiya Anpo based on his comments in his latest ‘Clap Back Thursday’ segment. Garcia is on course to have his first fight since beating Haney in April when he secured a shock majority decision win. However, the result became a no contest […]
Daniel Dubois & Joseph Parker Showdown
Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker are both critical to developing the heavyweight division. What heavyweight boxing news has shown over the past few years is that Parker and Dubois have threatened to upset the order at the top of the division. Dubois turned heads in September when he knocked out Anthony Joshua in London. Joseph […]
Sunny Edwards And Galal Yafai Face Off In Final Presser
Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai held their final pre-fight presser before their WBC Interim Flyweight Title clash on Saturday. Edwards arrives into the fight as the massive favorite. He is the former WBC Flyweight Champion, a title he lost after getting stopped by the-then WBA Champion Jesse Rodriguez. That was Sunny’s first-ever loss. But he […]
Ryan Garcia Suggests He Has Mentally Broken Devin Haney – ‘Where Is His Head Space'
Ryan Garcia has suggested that he has mentally broken Devin Haney as he prepares for his exhibition against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo, Japan, on December 30. Garcia faced Haney in April in one of the biggest fights this year. He dropped Haney three times as he secured a majority decision victory. However, the result became […]
Lopez Says Haney, Kambosos Rejected Fight Offers
Teofimo Lopez says Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr. have rejected offers to fight him. Lopez is the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion who is coming off a victory against Steve Claggett in his last fight. Despite Lopez being a two-weight and two-time lineal champion, he has struggled to secure big fights at 140 and above. […]
Benavidez Will Move On From Canelo – ‘I Don’t Need Him, He Keeps Ducking'
David Benavidez says he will move on from Canelo Alvarez if the latter continues to duck him. Benavidez moved up from super middleweight to light heavyweight after failing to secure the Canelo bout. The Mexican Monster was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for a considerable period, namely over two years. That put the pressure […]
Reclaiming the Throne: Knocking Out the Fat … and Michael Moorer
Climbing the mountain and winning a world championship in boxing or becoming a UFC champion isn’t easy. Scaling that same surface again after tumbling down is even more challenging. But with Tyson Fury and Leon Edwards talking about reclaiming their lost glory, the thought sprung to mind: How difficult is it to win a belt […]
Jaron Ennis And Vergil Ortiz Jr. ‘Verbally' Agree To Fight
Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. have verbally agreed to a fight at junior middleweight on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight has been in the making ever since Oscar De La Hoya suggested the idea. He put forward the concept of a 5v5 against Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Hearn does not have the […]