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Munguia Leaves De La Hoya; Was It Because Of Canelo?
Oscar De La Hoya has suffered a major blow after Jaime Munguia signed a multi-fight deal with Top Rank. Munguia left Golden Boy Promotions after his loss to Canelo Alvarez. It was the first defeat of his career as he missed out on the chance to become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. Before the fight, […]
Chisora Destroys Joyce With His Mind Games – ‘You Protect People From School Bullies'
Derek Chisora has gotten into Joe Joyce’s head during the pre-fight build-up for their clash on Saturday. The two go head-to-head in what is deemed to be a career-defining fight. Chisora has two losses out of his last six fights, as the 40-year-old is at the tail-end of his career. There are already worries that […]
Who Is Justis Huni, The Exciting Australian Heavyweight Destined For The Top?
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni competes in his 10th professional bout on Thursday as the Australian continues his progress in the professional ranks. Huni (9-0-0 4 KO) is regarded as one of the most exciting up-and-coming fighters in the heavyweight division, considered alongside the likes of Americans Jared Anderson and Richard Torrez Jr, and British prospects […]
David Benavidez Ends Chase For Canelo Alvarez Fight To Remain At Light-Heavyweight
David Benavidez has informed the WBC that he will give up his super-middleweight mandatory status to remain in the light-heavyweight division, ending his protracted pursuit of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Benavidez (29-0-0 24 KO) had held the WBC’s interim super-middleweight title since stopping David Lemieux in the third round of their bout in May 2022. He […]
Why Is Manny Pacquiao Returning To Boxing When He Has Nothing Left To Achieve?
The return of Manny Pacquiao to professional boxing appears to be edging closer after several reports claimed the Filipino legend is on the verge of agreeing terms to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Pacquiao (62-8-2 39 KO) is one of the greatest and most important fighters in boxing history. Many of his achievements outweigh […]
Stevenson Ready To Make The Tank Fight – ‘The Phone Lines Are Open'
Shakur Stevenson’s co-manager, Josh Dubin, is confident about making a fight with Gervonta Davis. Davis was in talks to fight Vasily Lomachenko, with Bob Arum targeting a fight in November. Since then, things have changed. Loma’s manager, Egis Klimas, has confirmed the Ukrainian has no motivation to get in the ring at this time. Meanwhile, […]
Crawford Ducks Ennis For Canelo – ‘Canelo Brings More To My Legacy And Bank Account'
Terence Crawford has set his sights on fighting Canelo Alvarez instead of Jaron Ennis. Crawford could face either of the two, provided he beats Israil Madrimov on August 3. Bud chases a title in a fourth weight class as he vies for Madrimov’s WBA Junior Middleweight Title. It is Crawford’s first bout at the weight […]
Pacquiao Confident About Beating Barrios – ‘Getting Better As He Ages'
Manny Pacquiao is confident about beating WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Pacquiao has not boxed professionally since his 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas. Since then, Manny has had one exhibition fight against DK Yoo. Pacman came out victorious with a unanimous decision win. At 45, Manny will return to the ring to face ex-K-1 champion […]
Canelo-Berlanga Being Targeted For September 14; Fans Unhappy – ‘Boycotting Canelo'
Canelo Alvarez has reportedly decided to defend his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title against Edgar Berlanga. Alvarez defended his title against Jaimie Munguia with a unanimous decision win. He is facing increasing pressure to fight David Benavidez next, only to demand $200 million. That figure made the fight more unlikely as Canelo switched targets. The IBF […]
Joe Joyce And His World Title Hopes Face Last-Chance Fight Against Derek Chisora
Joe Joyce knows better than anyone the difference one year can make in boxing. The British heavyweight appeared to be on a linear path towards world title opportunities having carved his way through the rankings. However, after two crushing knockout defeats last year, the man who calls himself ‘The Juggernaut’ faces an uncertain future. Instead […]
Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora Hope to Outlast Each Other and Father Time
Joe Joyce isn’t getting any younger. None of us are. But when you are in the heavyweight division in boxing, there is a ticking clock involved in how to accomplish your hopes and dreams. Joyce, a British fighter and former Olympic silver medal winner, will feel the pressure to perform well against countryman Derek Chisora […]
Arum Denies Claims Loma Ducked Tank – ‘It's Stuff To Do With Ukraine'
Bob Arum has defended Vasiliy Lomachenko’s decision to distance himself from Gervonta Davis. The Ukrainian is coming off a stoppage win over George Kambosos Jr. as he picked up the vacant IBF Lightweight Title. After the win, Davis called out Loma, saying he was next. Arum was confident about making the fight for November, saying […]
Canelo Alvarez’s Next Fight – Who Does He Fight?
Canelo Alvarez’s next fight has still not been announced, and there is speculation over who he could box next. The Mexican secured a unanimous decision win over Jaime Munguia to remain the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. The fight came under fire after fans wanted Canelo to box David Benavidez. The Mexican Monster has been the […]
Gennadiy Golovkin Could Fight Again – ‘I Never Announced My Retirement'
Gennadiy Golovkin has not ruled out boxing again, as the 42 has not officially retired. Golovkin has not been in the ring since facing Canelo Alvarez in their trilogy in 2022. The Khazak lost a unanimous decision, meaning he failed to win a single fight against the Mexican. GGG will feel hard done by, with […]
Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Targets Shakur – ‘People Say Tank’s Ducking Shakur'
Gervonta Davis’ co-trainer, Kenny Ellis, wants to target a fight with Shakur Stevenson following the breakdown in talks with Vasiliy Lomachenko. Davis was in talks with Loma for a possible unification in November. Tank holds the WBA belt at 135, while Lomachenko has the IBF Belt. However, Lomachenko will take the rest of the year […]
Fans Outraged By Possible Jake Paul vs. Chavez Jr. Fight – ‘Shameless, A Chucky-Cheese Belt'
Jake Paul could box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for a title at some point in the future. That is according to WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Jr. His comments arrived following Paul’s impressive win over Mike Perry. He dropped the BKFC fighter three times on his way to a sixth-round stoppage. It took Paul’s record to 10-1, as […]
Turki Alalshikh's Deal With Golden Boy And Top Rank – Will PBC Disappear?
Turki Alalshikh has confirmed that he will work with Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions in a new partnership. The news is another step in Riyadh Season’s growing influence. The Kingdom already has a strong relationship with Matchroom Boxing and Queensbury Promotions. That enabled them to put on Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk for the […]
Joe Joyce Vs. Derek Chisora Predictions – ‘Going To Be Brutal'
Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora face off on Saturday, with both their careers on the line, as boxing insiders gave their predictions Joyce bounced back from his losses to Zhilei Zhang with a win over Kash Ali in his last fight. The Zhang losses showed that Joyce’s chin was no longer the same. The fight […]
Linares Backs Tank Davis To KO Loma And Shakur – ‘Gervonta Can Kill This Guy'
Jorge Linares feels Gervonta Davis stops Vasiliy Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson. Davis is one of the sport’s most devastating punchers. He is undefeated with a 30-0 record, 28 of which are knockout. He stopped Frank Martin in his last fight to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. After the fight, several names were mentioned for Tank’s […]
Has The Jake Paul Boxing Novelty Worn Off, Or Has He Permanently Created His ‘Own Lane’?
Jake Paul returned to the boxing ring on Saturday night and delivered another thumping knockout victory over another underwhelming opponent, this time former MMA fighter Mike Perry. Paul took his professional record to nine wins against one defeat – to Tommy Fury in February 2023 – after stopping Perry in the sixth round of their […]