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Jai Opetaia: ‘One Of The Best Fighters On The Planet’ Destined To Follow In Usyk’s Footsteps
Jai Opetaia is fast forging a reputation as one of the most dominant fighters in boxing. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, the Australian is widely expected to clear out the cruiserweight division sooner rather than later, with hopes heightening that he will then take his talents to heavyweight. Opetaia (24-0-0 19 KO) returns to the ring […]
Bob Arum Dismisses Idea Of Six Judges For Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has dismissed a proposition from WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to have six ringside judges for the undisputed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury (34-0-1 24 KO) and Usyk (21-0-0 14 KO) will contest the first-ever undisputed heavyweight bout of the four-belt era when the Briton puts his […]
Turki Alalshikh Wants Crawford vs Ennis – ‘This Is Special'
Turki Alalshikh reportedly wants to make Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis. The news follows reports that Crawford will box Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Vegas. The Saudis are reportedly working behind the scenes on the event, which Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn will promote. That could set up the narrative for a long-term relationship between the […]
Garcia Wants ‘Rainbow Head' Sean O'Malley – ‘Be Prepared To Bleed'
Ryan Garcia is willing to box Sean O’Malley following his biggest career win against Devin Haney. Ryan secured a majority decision, dropping Haney three times to give The Dream his first career loss. Garcia was a huge underdog coming into the fight, given the pre-fight build-up. He admitted to smoking weed and drinking alcohol. His social media […]
Munguia Targets A Major Upset Against Canelo – ‘I'm Undefeated, Anything Is Possible'
Jaime Munguia has set his sights on shocking the world when he boxes Canelo Alvarez on May 4 during Cinco De Mayo. Munguia targets Canelo’s Undisputed Super Middleweight Belt. He enters the fight full of confidence based on his last performance. He dropped John Ryder four times before getting him out in the ninth round. […]
Haney Denies Rumors Garcia Broke His Jaw – ‘I'm Ok, Fought Like A True Champion'
Devin Haney has addressed his loss to Ryan Garcia, speaking out for the first time. Haney entered the fight as an undefeated WBC Junior Welterweight Champion and a two-weight world champion. While Garcia was not allowed to fight for the title after missing weight, Haney was expected to put on a master class. The worries […]
Conor Benn: Ryan Garcia ‘Is A Fight I’d Definitely Take Next – I’d Take It Straightaway’
British welterweight Conor Benn has said he is very interested in a fight with Ryan Garcia after the American’s impressive win over Devin Haney last Saturday. Garcia upset the odds to defeat WBC super-lightweight champion Haney via majority decision in Brooklyn, sending his long-time rival to the canvas three times. It was the best performance […]
WBC President Expects David Benavidez To Be Patient For Canelo Alvarez Fight
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman believes David Benavidez is happy to bide his time in hopes of securing a long-awaited bout with undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Benavidez (28-0-0 24 KO) is the WBC’s interim champion at 168lbs and was among the leading names in the conversation to next face Canelo. But the champion, […]
How Ryan Garcia Broke Haney Mentally
Ryan Garcia secured the biggest win of his career, dropping Devin Haney three times on his way to a majority decision win. The scorecards of 112-112, 114-10, and 115-109 failed to reflect Garcia’s dominance in the second half of the bout. Garcia arguably secured more than three knockdowns, yet the referee ruled them as slips. […]
WBC: Haney Keeps Belt Despite Garcia Loss; Fans Outraged – ‘A Joke'
Devin Haney will remain the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion despite losing to Ryan Garcia. The Dream suffered the first loss of his career, getting sent to the canvas three times in a majority decision loss. Haney’s record went to 31-1-0. However, Garcia could not become the champion after failing to make weight. Ryan weighed 3.2 […]
What’s Next For Devin Haney After First Career Defeat to Ryan Garcia?
Devin Haney suffered the first defeat of his professional career on Saturday night as the WBC super-lightweight champion went down via a majority decision to long-time rival Ryan Garcia. In a rivalry that dates back to the amateurs, Haney was a massive favorite to win their first bout in the pro ranks, but the American […]
Who Next For Ryan Garcia After Career-Defining Win Over Devin Haney?
Ryan Garcia delivered the performance of his career on Saturday night when he defeated the previously unstoppable Devin Haney by majority decision in an all-time classic. The build-up to the fight had been dominated by Garcia’s bizarre behavior, both in person and on social media, but when the bell dinged for the first round at […]
Garcia Becomes The Face Of Boxing, Destroying Haney With Three Knockdowns To Win
Ryan Garcia secured a huge upset, sending Devin Haney three times to canvas to beat him in a majority decision. Garcia was a massive underdog based on the pre-fight build-up. Admissions of drinking, smoking weed and then missing weight meant the odds were in favor of Haney. The fight did not start that way. Garcia’s power was shown […]
Adrien Broner Loses Big After Betting On Haney Vs. Garcia – ‘I Only Got Thirteen Dollars'
Adrien Broner lost some big money after he betted on a knockout win for Ryan Garcia over Devin Haney. Garcia secured a shock majority decision win, dropping Haney three times in the fight. The odds put Haney as the heavy favorite. The Dream is a two-weight world champion. Haney also became the youngest undisputed champion […]
Crawford Confirms His Next Fight; Madrimov At 154
Terence Crawford has hinted that he will box WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Israil Madrimov on August 3. According to reports, the fight will occur at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Bud, the two-weight undisputed champion, is looking to enter the ring for the first time since beating Errol Spence Jr. Bud became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the […]
Davis Vs Martin; Benavidez Vs Gvozdyk Set For June 15
Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin has been announced for June 15 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis will headline PBC’s third PPV on Amazon Prime Video since their deal, as he defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Davis has not boxed since stopping Ryan Garcia in April 2023. Tank subsequently suffered legal […]
Haney Vs. Garcia – Talking Points And Predictions
Devin Haney faces Ryan Garcia in their junior welterweight clash on April 20. Haney defends his WBC belt, but after Garcia failed to make weight, he has missed out on the chance of getting the title. Garcia weighed 3.2 pounds over the limit. The boxer was unconcerned, while Haney questioned his professionalism. They have fought each other six […]
Hearn Wants Jaron Ennis In Unification Fights – Haney Or Crawford?
Eddie Hearn wants IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis to target unification bouts at 147 before facing Terence Crawford. Boots signed a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing with a view to staying active. Ennis has not fought since stopping Roiman Villa last July. He was the IBF welterweight mandatory for Crawford. However, Bud chose to pursue […]
Ryan Garcia Drinks ‘Beer' Before Missing Weight
Ryan Garcia missed weight by 3.2 pounds for his fight with Devin Haney, drinking a ‘beer’ just before he hit the scales. Garcia sought his first world title for Haney’s WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Before the weigh-in, Haney had been taunting Garcia about whether he would make the 140-pound limit. At the final pre-fight presser, Garcia […]
Raymond Ford Excited To Be A Team Player And Rep Matchroom At 5-vs-5 Event
WBA featherweight world champion Raymond Ford said he’s looking forward to being part of a team when he represents Matchroom Boxing in the 5-vs-5 event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom will take on British rival Frank Warren and his Queensberry Promotions in a unique format on June 1. It will see five of […]