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David Avanesyan Wants Josh Taylor, The Latter Picks Haney Over Prograis
In some recent boxing news, David Avanesyan has talked up a potential fight between him and Josh Taylor amid reports that talks are taking place. Avanesyan is a seasoned welterweight, whose six-fight-win streak came to an abrupt ended when he was stopped by Terence Crawford in the sixth round. Meanwhile, Taylor suffered the first loss […]
Andrade’s Trainer Warns Benavidez Over His Fighter's Power, Matchroom Boxing's Huge Deal
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Demetrius Andrade’s trainer, Andre Rozier, has warned David Benavidez that he will have to respect his fighter’s power. Benavidez-Andrade The two boxers are expected to face each other on November 24th, 2023, pending an official announcement. The ‘Mexican Monster’ is the bigger, heavier and more powerful fighter heading into […]
Ellerbe On Davis' Biggest Fights, Tank Won't Return Until 2024
In some recent boxing news, Leonard Ellerbe does not see a Gervonta Davis bout against Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney or Frank Martin currently being a big fight. Those comments arrived following Calvin Ford’s recent statement that something ‘big’ was on the horizon for Tank Davis. The boxer has not fought since his seventh-round stoppage of […]
Charlo On The Importance Of A Canelo Win, Ricky Hatton Joins Reality Show
In some recent boxing news, Jermell Charlo has realized the importance of getting a win over Canelo Alvarez for his career. Charlo Chasing History The American faces Canelo on September 30th, 2023, for a chance to win all the belts at super middleweight. A win would make Charlo undisputed in two weight classes and join […]
Caleb Plant Wants Jermall Charlo Following Their Viral Confrontation
In some recent boxing news, Caleb Plant is targeting a fight with Jermall Charlo next. Plant’s last fight was a unanimous-decision defeat to David Benavdiez. The defeat was a massive blow in that it had prevented him from becoming the WBC interim champion at 168. A victory would have put Plant in line to fight […]
Canelo Recalls The Kovalev Fight, Draws Comparisons With The Charlo Bout
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez has recalled his fight with Sergey Kovalev. The fight was arguably one of Alvarez’s biggest wins, given the difference in weight. Alvarez jumped up two weight classes in order to fight for the WBO light heavyweight title. This required a move up from 160 to 175 pounds following […]
Shakur Wants Canelo Vs. Crawford
In some recent boxing news, Terence Crawford should face the winner of Canelo Alvarez against Jermell Charlo. That is according to Shakur Stevenson. Following Crawford’s win over Errol Spence Jr, Bud called out Alavarez for a fight at 168 pounds. Crawford’s intentions are to become undisputed in a third weight class and go down as […]
Canelo Vs. Charlo Pre-Fight Presser – Key Quotes
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s pre-fight press conference went down, with words exchanged on both sides. With the fight almost here on September 30th, 2023, the boxers were in a confident mood. Alvarez warned Charlo that he would feel something ‘different’ as the American was looking forward to potentially […]
Canelo Vs. Charlo Undercard Presser – Key Quotes
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s undercard presser went ahead on September 28th, 2023, with the fighters ready to make a statement. The co-main event will see Jesus Ramos Jr. and Erickson Lubin fight each other in a junior-middleweight bout. Meanwhile, two former world champions Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios will fight it out for the right […]
Tim Bradley And Brian Castano Pick Canelo To Beat Charlo
In some recent boxing news, Tim Bradley has backed Canelo Alvarez to stop Jermell Charlo on September 30th, 2023. The two boxers are close to the main event, having had their pre-fight presser. Alvarez vowed to show Charlo that he would face something ‘different’ in response to claims that the American did not respect his […]
Hearn Wants Big Fights For Benn, Zhang Receives A Hero's Welcome In China
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn is looking to put Conor Benn in the biggest fights out there. Benn recently made his comeback to the sport with a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco. However, the background noise heading into the fight was whether Benn should have fought following his two failed VADA tests. […]
BBBofC Chief Denies Racism Allegations, Paul Vows To ‘Slaughter' Danis
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Robert Smith, the British Boxing Board of Control chief, has rebutted allegations of racism against the organization. According to reports, two former judges, John-Lewis and Jeff Hinds, and Ruqsana Begum, a flyweight boxer, made the allegations of racism and discrimination. A report apparently stated that Begum came to the […]
Canelo And Charlo Make Their Grand Arrivals
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo made their grand arrivals at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, ahead of their September 30th, 2023 fight. The pair arrived looking in full confidence in a fight that has been much anticipated. Alvarez defends all of his belts at 168 against Charlo, who is […]
Hearn Confirms Bivol's Return, Hearn Defends PPV For Haney-Prograis
In some recent boxing news, Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Dmitry Bivol will return to the ring in December to defend his WBA light heavyweight title. Bivol’s last fight was a unanimous-decision win over Zurdo Ramirez in 2022. Prior to that, Bivol had gotten the better of Canelo Alvarez. Then the talk turned towards an […]
Canelo Haunted By Bivol Loss, WBC Makes Special Belt For The Charlo Fight
Canelo Alvarez is still haunted by his loss to Dmitry Bivol after he was outboxed in a one-sided fight at light heavyweight. Bivol put on a masterclass in a one-sided fight. His judgment of distance, the jab and footwork negated Canelo’s ability to get into range. The fight was of huge significance. After all, a […]
Hearn Backs Canelo To Beat Charlo, Reynoso Slams Canelo's Sparring Partner
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn has backed Canelo Alvarez to stop Jermell Charlo when they face off on September 30th, 2023. Hearn is well aware of Canelo’s prowess having promoted him via Matchroom Boxing and DAZN. However, the Mexican’s last few performances have been questioned. His fights against GGG and John Ryder […]
Diaz Escapes Criminal Prosecution Following Battery Charge
In the MMA latest updates, Nate Diaz has escaped criminal charges following an altercation with Rodney Petersen earlier this year. Peterson, for his part, is known for being a Logan Paul look-alike with a following on TikTok. He butted heads with Diaz during an altercation following a Misfits boxing event. https://twitter.com/Jidion6/status/1649681275475640320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1649681275475640320%7Ctwgr%5E728124d0dbfced2755767ce384d7dac73c17edca%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&
Algieri Wants Fury Stripped, Zhang Had ‘Spies' Watching Joyce's Training Camp
In heavyweight boxing news, Chris Algieri has called on the WBC to strip Tyson Fury of his heavyweight title following his failure to defend the belt. Those comments arrived just as Fury prepares to face Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023. Fury arrives as the heavy favorite, given that Ngannou has never boxed before. While […]
Benn Hits Out At BBBofC Chief And Chris Algieri – ‘I Believe In Karma'
In some recent boxing news, Conor Benn has spoken about his recent comeback and the controversy that has been surrounding it. Benn returned to secure a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. The narrative heading into the fight was whether Benn should have been fighting in the first place. Despite having his […]
Fury Won't Fight Zhang, Wallin Wants Fury Stripped
In heavyweight boxing news, Paulie Malignaggi has predicted that Tyson Fury will not fight Zhilei Zhang. Following Zhang’s win over Joe Joyce in which he stopped the latter in the third round, the Chinese called out Tyson Fury. Zhang had made it clear prior to the rematch that he had wanted to face Fury only for […]