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Shields Drops Lepage-Joanisse Three Times To Become WBC Heavyweight Champ
Claressa Shields dropped Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse three times to become the WBC Heavyweight World Champion. Shields arrived into the fight with plenty to prove over who is the GWOAT. The term refers to the greatest woman of all time and has become synonymous with Shields. However, following Amando Serrano’s win over Stevie Morgan on the Jake Paul […]
Turki Alalshikh Tells Canelo: ‘I’ll Give A Fair Price' For Crawford
Turki Alalshikh says he will not be held hostage by Canelo Alvarez’s demands as talks over a Terence Crawford fight remain in the background. Alvarez will box Edgar Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day. The news meant Canelo vs. David Benavidez was off the table, as the Mexican Monster moved up to 175 […]
Aspinall Doubts Jones' Desire For A Fight – ‘I Would Do The Same'
Tom Aspinall has questioned Jon Jones’ desire to fight him. Aspinall takes on Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 as he defends his UFC Interim Heavyweight Title. Tom is hoping to avenge his loss to Blaydes, which he suffered in 2022. Before the fight, Aspinall revealed he would not defend the interim belt after Blaydes as […]
Chisora Beats Joyce: What's Next For Both?
Derek Chisora defeated Joe Joyce in a unanimous decision, raising question marks over where they go next. Before the fight began, there were suggestions that either fighter could retire if they lost. After Chisora’s win, he confirmed that he had two more fights left. This is despite worries that he has taken too much punishment in the […]
Chisora Drops Joyce To Win A Unanimous Decision
Derek Chisora prevailed in a thrilling heavyweight clash against Joe Joyce, dropping The Juggernaut in a unanimous decision win: 97-92, 96-94 and 96-94. The fight was billed as Chisora’s final bout at the O2 Arena. He needed a big performance, which he delivered and more. Chisora’s plan was clear. He wanted to cut the distance and […]
Garcia Squares Up To Pacquiao – ‘R1 KO'
Ryan Garcia squared up to Manny Pacquiao during the latter’s weigh-in for his fight with Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. Pacquiao takes part in a three-round exhibition with a view to then coming out of retirement. The 45-year-old has been linked with a return against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Garcia is currently banned for a […]
Canelo Shows Off His Insane Power – ‘Berlanga About To Go To Sleep'
Canelo Alvarez showed off his power shots in his latest training footage for Edgar Berlanga. Canelo takes on Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day as he defends his three titles at 168. He is no longer undisputed after being stripped by the IBF for failing to defend against his mandatory William Scull. The […]
Ryan Garcia Attacks The LGBTQ+ Community – ‘It's A Cult'
Ryan Garcia has caused a stir on social media after telling the LGBTQ community to rot in hell. Garcia is currently serving a one-year ban from boxing after testing positive for Ostarine. The news meant his win over Devin Haney became a no-contest. The WBC also banned Ryan for his controversial comments on social media. […]
Zhilei Zhang Wants To Activate Joseph Parker Rematch Clause: ‘Hopefully, It Will Happen Next’
Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has said he wants to activate a rematch clause to fight Joseph Parker again, believing the clause is still active following their bout in March. Zhang (27-2-1 22 KO) and Parker (35-3-0 23 KO) contested a highly competitive and entertaining bout in the co-main event of ‘Knockout Chaos’ – the crossover […]
Canelo Alvarez Faces Apathy Of Fans Until He Fights Another Big Star – But Is It Fair?
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has announced his next super-middleweight world title defense will come against unbeaten contender Edgar Berlanga – and the reaction has been mixed. Alvarez (61-2-2 39 KO) will face Berlanga (22-0-0 17 KO) on September 14 at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It could still be for the undisputed title, although […]
Spence Says Fundora Is Next, Crawford Could Follow
Errol Spence Jr. stated his next fight will be against WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora in November or January. Those comments came earlier this month as Spence would be having his first appearance since being stopped by Terence Crawford last year. The defeat meant he missed the chance to become undisputed at […]
Tank Davis’ Team Will Send Shakur A Contract – ‘Take It'
Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, has said they will send Shakur Stevenson a contract to make the fight. The news follows after talks over a Vasiliy Lomachenko fight broke down. The Ukrainian’s manager, Egis Klimas, revealed that Loma has no motivation to fight right now, while Bob Arum expects him to fight sometime next year. […]
Mayweather Shows Off Insane Hand Speed At 47 – ‘Still Beats Most Active 147 Fighters'
Floyd Mayweather showed off his impressive skills on the boxing pads ahead of his exhibition on August 24. Mayweather faces John Gotti III in a rematch. Their first fight ended in a brawl after the referee stopped the bout after both boxers refused to stop using expletives. Then Gotti swung at Mayweather after the fight […]
Usyk Denies Using PEDs To Beat Fury – ‘I'm Clean, Fury Is Like A Yeti'
Oleksandr Usyk has denied rumors that he used PEDs during his fight with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian beat Fury via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Usyk dominated the fight early on, while Fury returned in the middle rounds. However, Usyk almost knocked out Fury in round nine, only for the […]
Canelo vs. Berlanga Confirmed; Fans Erupt – ‘Canelo Is A Disgrace To Boxing'
Canelo Alvarez will box Edgar Berlanga on September 14 during Mexican Independence Day after getting stripped of his IBF Title, leaving him with three belts. Alvarez had beaten Jaimie Munguia via a unanimous decision, after which the IBF ordered him to face William Scull. Reports indicated that he had agreed a step-aside deal, allowing him […]
Who Is Moses Itauma, The Prospect Tipped As The Future Of British Heavyweight Boxing?
Moses Itauma continues his prodigious boxing career on Saturday when the heavyweight prospect contests his 10th professional bout at the O2 Arena in London, England. Itauma (9-0-0 7 KO) will fight Polish veteran Mariusz Wach (38-10-0 20 KO) on the undercard of the British heavyweight bout between Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora in the first […]
Nonito Donaire Remains Keen On Sunny Edwards Bout: ‘I’m Always Open To Fights’
Filipino legend Nonito Donaire has revealed he is still interested in fighting Sunny Edwards, but insisted any bout would have to take place at a “mutually agreed-upon weight”. Donaire (42-8-0 28 KO) is one of the finest fighters of his generation, winning world titles in four divisions, including being the first three-time bantamweight world champion […]
Jai Opetaia Accuses Chris Billam-Smith Of ‘Ducking’ Cruiserweight Unification Bout
IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia launched an angry tirade aimed at Chris Billam-Smith on Thursday, accusing the WBO belt holder of ducking a unification bout. Opetaia (25-0-0 19 KO) has made clear his plans to become undisputed in the 200lbs division before making an eventual step up to heavyweight. To achieve that, the Australian […]
Benavidez Wants Undisputed At 175 On Cinco De Mayo
David Benavidez wants to upstage Canelo Alvarez and fight for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship on Cinco De Mayo next year. The Mexican Monster is the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion after having beaten Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his prior bout. The victory made him mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, who […]
Ngannou Says Promoters Helped Joshua Beat Him – ‘They Did Stuff That Wasn’t Fair'
Francis Ngannou has slammed boxing promoters for giving Anthony Joshua an unfair advantage in their fight. Ngannou was knocked out in the second round in his second boxing bout, much to the disappointment of fans. He failed to follow up on his impressive showing against Tyson Fury. The Predator dropped Fury in the third round […]