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Fury Vs. Usyk Can Happen Next, Hrgovic May Spoil That, Shalom Fires Shots At Hearn
Alex Krassyuk has increased hopes that a fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury can happen next provided that both fighters come through their next fights. Usyk is set to face Daniel Dubois, his WBA mandatory, on August 26th, 2023. Meanwhile, Fury takes on Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023, as the latter makes his […]
Jake Paul Wants World Title Shot In 2026, Eddie Hearn ‘Scared' Of Nate Diaz KO Threat
Jake Paul is keen on fighting for a world title in 2026 following some warm words from Oscar De La Hoya. The ‘Problem Child’ recently secured a unanimous-decision win over Nate Diaz, as he took his boxing record to 7-1. Although that may be the case, the fact of the matter is that Paul has […]
McGregor Vows To End Tony Ferguson, O'Malley Comparisons With McGregor And More
Conor McGregor has vowed to end Tony Ferguson’s UFC career. The duo do have some history between each other, as Ferguson had been asked at one point to be a coach on the ‘TUF’ series alongside McGregor. Although that may have been the case, it was Michael Chandler who ended up taking the role. That […]
Haney Dismisses Teofimo Lopez, Canelo Warned Ryan Garcia Over De La Hoya
Devin Haney has dismissed Teofimo Lopez as a top contender at 140, despite his win over Josh Taylor. Lopez beat Taylor via a unanimous decision to win the WBO junior welterweight belt. And in the process of doing so, he became a two-weight and two-time lineal champion. Lopez Makes History And given that Taylor was […]
Gervonta Davis' Next Steps Outlined
Stephen Espinoza has opened up on the next steps for Gervonta Davis moving forward. Following Davis’ release from prison for violating the terms of his house arrest in relation to a hit-and-run incident, the talk turned towards Tank’s next steps. After all, prior to his incarceration, Tank beat Ryan Garcia in a mega event that […]
Crawford Slams Tank's Resume, Bud Outlines His Style And More
Terence Crawford has called out Gervonta Davis’ resume with criticism over his lack of titles and big-name opposition. Davis is one of the most-talked-about fighters in the sport, having put on a mega event in his last fight against Ryan Garcia. The fight sold over a reported $1.2 million pay-per-views, showing that Davis did have […]
Bivol Will Return In November – Says Eddie Hearn
Dmitry Bivol is targeting a return to the ring in November. That is according to Eddie Hearn. Following Bivol’s win over Zurdo Ramirez, there were question marks over his next steps moving forward. He had been linked with a rematch with Canelo Alvarez, despite beating the Mexican so comprehensively in their encounter at 175. However, […]
Ngannou Confident About ‘Beating Up' Fury, Chandler Slams McGregor Who Won't Fight This Year
Francis Ngannou has opened up on his mindset ahead of his bout with Tyson Fury. The two are set to face off against each other on October 28th, 2023, in a crossover event. Ngannou will be making his boxing debut, as he has enlisted the help of Mike Tyson as his trainer and cornerman in […]
UKAD Gives Zolani Tete A Four-Year Ban, Tszyu Questions Charlo's Belief
Former world champion Zolani Tete has been given a four-year ban by UKAD. That is according to his manager Mlandeli Tengimfene. The boxer is a two-time world champion having held the IBF junior-bantamweight title from 2014- 2015 and the WBO bantamweight title from 2017-2019. And after having turned professional in 2006, his current record stands […]
KSI Admits He Could Retire After The Tommy Fury Fight
KSI has revealed that there is a high chance that he could retire from boxing following his fight with Tommy Fury. The duo will square off in a crossover event on October 14th, 2023, as KSI attempts to do something Jake Paul couldn’t- to beat Fury and arguably be the number one in influencer boxing. […]
Crawford Will Beat Spence Again, Dubois' Chances Against Usyk
Canelo Alvarez has backed Terence Crawford to beat Errol Spence Jr. once again if they square off at junior middleweight. Crawford stopped Spence in the ninth round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four belt era and became undisputed in a second weight class. However, the ease in which Crawford secured the […]
Fury Praises Joshua's Contribution To British Boxing
Tyson Fury has praised the role that Anthony Joshua has played, alongside him, in changing the shape of British boxing. Joshua has long been seen as the cash cow in British boxing, as shown by the mega events that he has put on. His big fights with Wladimir Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk had shown that. […]
Usyk Vs. Dubois PPV Price Has Fans Divided – ‘Surely This Isn’t Real'
Boxing fans have been left divided over the UK pay-per-view price for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois. The fight will take place on August 26th, 2023, as Usyk puts his unified heavyweight titles, WBA, WBO, and IBF, on the line. Victory for Usyk keeps his hopes of an undisputed fight with Tyson Fury alive, while […]
Canelo Is ‘Slowing Down,' – Says Keyshawn Davis
Keyshawn Davis has given Jermell Charlo a good chance of beating Canelo Alvarez. The pair will face each other on September 30th, 2023, as Charlo aims to make history by becoming undisputed in a second weight class. In the process of doing so, the American will jump up two weight divisions for all the belts […]
Kiko Martinez Retires At The Age Of 37
Kiko Martinez has retired from the sport of boxing at the age of 37. The Spaniard managed to reach the top of the sport when he became the IBF champion in the super bantamweight division. The boxer caused a major upset when he stopped Colombia’s Jonatan Romero to secure the title. Martinez’s First Title “This […]
Lomachenko Chose Bob Arum Over De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya had the chance to sign Vasiliy Lomachenko only to miss out on signing the star. The talks over Lomachenko signing with Golden Boy Promotions started in 2013. The Ukrainian was being approached by the biggest promoters out there, given his impressive amateur record. The boxer won 396 amateur fights with only […]
Sunny Edwards Vows To Make Jesse Rodriguez Look ‘Silly'
Sunny Edwards, the current IBF flyweight champion, has promised to put on a performance against Jesse Rodriguez. The two boxers will face each other on December 16th, 2023, in what will be a unification bout as Rodriguez puts his WBO belt on the line. This will be Edwards’ fifth time that he has defended his […]
Hearn Questions Wilder's Resume, Hearn Targeting 50-50 For Fury Vs. AJ
Eddie Hearn has questioned Deontay Wilder’s resume ahead of a potential fight with Anthony Joshua. Wilder is arguably one of the hardest punchers of all time. His boxing record is proof of that. 43 of his wins have been by way of knockout. Although that may be the case, Wilder’s biggest win has been against […]
Benn’s Exoneration Appealed, Baumgardner Responds To Her Failed Test
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) and the UK Anti-Doping Agency [UKAD] have appealed the decision to remove Conor Benn’s suspension. The British boxer had failed two drug tests for Clomiphene, which was confirmed by VADA. As a result, Benn’s upcoming fight with Chris Eubank Jr was pulled, as the BBBofC decided not to […]
McCaskill's Controversial PED Comments, Hearn Responds After The BBBOF And UKAD Appeal
Jessica McCaskill has apologized after her controversial comments about Matchroom following Alycia Baumgardner’s recent positive test. Baumgardner’s positive test showed that she had Mesterolone and Methenolone in her system. The undisputed junior lightweight champion’s urine sample on July 12th, 2023, showed the results which was three days before her win over Christina Linardatou. In response, […]