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Deontay Wilder Needs To Rediscover Firepower Against Zhilei Zhang To Revive Career
When the debate over the most powerful punchers in boxing history is brought up, invariably there is one name near the top of everyone’s list: Deontay Wilder. For all the American’s other limitations in terms of skill set, none of it really mattered due to his freakish, concussive power. So destructive was his one-punch power […]
Frank Martin Warns Tank Davis – ‘I'm Ready To Shock The World'
Frank Martin has said Gervonta Davis made a mistake to face him. Davis will box Martin on June 15 in the first defense of his WBA Lightweight Title. Tank became the full champion after Devin Haney vacated and moved up to 140. Davis’ last fight was against Ryan Garcia, as he stopped him in round […]
Leigh Wood Vs Josh Warrington Rematch Agreed ‘In Principle’, Says Eddie Hearn
Negotiations are underway for a rematch between British featherweight rivals Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington, promoter Eddie Hearn has said. Neither Wood (28-3-0 17 KO) nor Warrington (31-3-1 8 KO) have fought since their thrilling yet contentious WBA featherweight world title bout in October last year when Wood was awarded a seventh-round stoppage victory. On […]
Prograis Wants Haney Stripped For Rehydrating To 165 – ‘The Fight Wasn’t Supposed To Happen'
Regis Prograis wants Devin Haney to be stripped of his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt for rehydrating to 165 lbs, which is an 18 percent increase from the 140-pound limit. Haney dominated the fight, winning every round to win Prograis’ belt. A large part of his advantage was the size difference. Haney made the 140 limit […]
Taylor And Catterall Have An Intense Face-Off In Their Final Presser
The final presser for the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall rematch occurred before their fight on May 25. The rematch has been long in the making ever since Taylor won their 2022 clash. The Scot won a split decision, which angered the boxing community. The consensus was that Catterall had outboxed Taylor to become the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion. […]
Tyson Fury Speaks Out – ‘I Can’t See Myself Hanging Around, It's A Short Life'
Tyson Fury has revealed that he will not box into his late 50s like Mike Tyson. Fury is coming off the first loss of his career, losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. The defeat cost Fury in becoming the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Fury was almost stopped in […]
Ryan Garcia’s B Sample Has Been Opened; He Tests Positive Again – What Does This Mean?
Ryan Garcia’s B sample has been opened, as he has tested positive again. Garcia failed two VADA tests for Ostarine following his win over Devin Haney. Urine samples were taken on the day before the fight and on the day of the fight. The substance is known for helping boxers increase muscle and stamina and lose […]
Aspinall Tells Jones: ‘The Next Fight Has To Be For Undisputed'
Tom Aspinall plans to fight for the UFC Heavyweight Title following his bout with Curtis Blaydes. The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion rematches Blaydes at UFC 304 on July 27. It is a rematch of their 2022 fight, which Aspinall lost via a first-round stoppage. However, he injured his knee, setting the narrative for a rematch. […]
Hearn Slams Ryan Garcia's Reaction To Failed VADA Tests – ‘Stupid, Childish Behavior'
Eddie Hearn criticized Ryan Garcia’s reaction to his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. Garcia defeated Devin Haney via a majority decision on April 20 to pull off a massive upset, dropping him three times. The result could now be in doubt after two urine samples showed the banned substance. Garcia maintained he was innocent, saying he […]
Bridgerweight Explained: All You Need To Know About Boxing’s Newest Division
Lawrence Okolie is aiming to become a two-weight world champion in Poland on Friday when the British fighter takes on Lukasz Rozanski for the Pole’s WBC Bridgerweight title. It shines a light on the newest division in professional boxing – a division that has endured some early issues and struggles for legitimacy. So, ahead of […]
Wilder Promises His Best Against Zhang – ‘The Bronze Bomber Is Coming'
Deontay Wilder says he will return to his old fighting style when he faces Zhilei Zhang on June 1. Wilder is known for being a knockout artist. His record stands at 43–3-1. 42 of his wins have come by knockout. However, his recent performances have been poor. He has one win in his last four […]
Lawrence Okolie Targets Move To Heavyweight And Three-Weight World Champion ‘Legacy’
Lawrence Okolie says he will soon set himself “new goals” by moving up to heavyweight as the British fighter aims to become a two-weight world champion in Poland on Friday. Okolie (19-1-0 14 KO) is the former WBO cruiserweight champion having won the belt in 2021; he defended it three times before his first professional […]
Tough Debut: Rodolfo Rubio & Luis Gallegos Set to Headline BKFC Event in Mexico
Rodolfo Rubio and Luis Rey Gallegos will be relieved to both be making their respective Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debuts in their home country. How well either fighter adapts to the change in combat sports discipline will dictate how they can handle the rigors of fighting without gloves. Online boxing news shows that both men […]
Chael Sonnen Can’t Give Up the Ghost & Will Box Anderson Silva
Chael Sonnen retired from fighting nearly five years ago. But the self-proclaimed “American Gangster” still utilizes his most dangerous weapon: his mouth. Sonnen has been involved with commentary for Bellator and PFL and doing spots on ESPN. One of the more surprising online boxing news announcements recently was Sonnen saying he would head to Brazil […]
John Fury Turned His Back On Tyson Fury Following The Usyk Loss – ‘Did Something Happen?'
John Fury was spotted turning his back following his son Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk. In the biggest fight of his career, Fury came out second best, losing a split decision. The win made Usyk the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999 when Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield. While the scorecard suggested a split decision, most […]
20 Million People Watched Fury vs. Usyk On Illegal Streams – ‘$120 Million Lost In Revenue'
At least 20 million people reportedly watched Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk via illegal streams. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship was on the line, and the winner would go down as an all-time great. Usyk would come through via a split decision win, following in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis. The fight captivated fans, with Usyk […]
Jack Catterall Outlines World Title Ambitions After Rematch With Josh Taylor
Jack Catterall has revealed his ambition is to win a world title and believes a victory over Josh Taylor on Saturday will set him on the right path. Catterall (28-1-0 13 KO) was denied the chance to become the super-lightweight undisputed world champion when he lost on a split decision to Taylor in their first […]
Josh Taylor Has His Career On The Line In Rematch With Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor faces Jack Catterall in their highly anticipated and long-awaited rematch on Saturday, and it’s the Scot with much more to lose in Leeds, England. Taylor (19-1-0 13 KO) can lay claim to being one of the greatest, most successful fighters from the United Kingdom, but he enters this fight with serious question marks […]
Josh Taylor Vows To ‘Destroy' Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor has promised to beat Jack Catterall in their rematch on Saturday. The two shared the ring in 2022, with Taylor winning by a controversial split decision. Despite Catterall outlanding Taylor by 120-73, the judges did not see it as a unanimous win. Most of the boxing community were unhappy with the decision, feeling […]
Usyk Becomes The Best P4P Fighter – ‘He's The GOAT'
Oleksandr Usyk has become Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world. The Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win over Tyson Fury. He followed in Lennox Lewis’ footsteps in becoming undisputed, which boxing fans had not seen for 25 years. The victory also made Usyk join Evander Holyfield as […]