News — Page 227
6,159 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
Crawford-Madrimov Talks Begin; Charlo Looking To Disrupt Those Plans
Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov could face each other in a WBA Junior Middleweight Title clash. According to reports, talks are underway for a bout on August 3 from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Bud’s last bout was a ninth-round stoppage over Errol Spence Jr. The victory made Bud the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. It also […]
Zhang Vows To Retire Wilder – ‘I Will Be His Last Dance Partner'
Zhilei Zhang has promised to end Deontay Wilder’s career when they box on June 1. The two boxers square off on June 1 on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol card. Zhang is coming off a loss to Joseph Parker, which he suffered last month. Despite knocking down Parker twice in the fight, the Chinese […]
Haney And Garcia Avoid Face-Off During Final Presser
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s final presser took place in the run-up to their April 20 clash. The Dream makes the first defense of his WBC Junior Welterweight Title, which he acquired from Regis Prograis in his last fight. Garcia is coming off an eight-round TKO win over Oscar Duarte in his last fight. Both […]
‘I’ll Believe It When I See It’: Ex-World Champion Doubts If Fury Vs Usyk Will Happen
Former super-middleweight world champion George Groves has reiterated his doubts that the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place. The fight, scheduled for May 18, has already been postponed twice. It was initially set for December 23 last year, but Fury’s unexpectedly difficult outing against MMA star Francis Ngannou […]
Is Terence Crawford Set To Fight In Saudi Arabia? Turki Alalshikh Drops Big Hint
Speculation is mounting that Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is being lined up for a fight in Saudi Arabia after the country’s boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh posted a photo of the unified welterweight world champion on social media. Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) surged to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings last summer when he dismantled then WBO […]
Ryan Garcia’s Recent Bizarre Behavior Makes Him Stay-Away Bet against Devin Haney
Knowing what to think of Ryan Garcia is an unsolvable puzzle. Garcia is active on social media and has grown a large audience. But Garcia’s behavior at times seems to be self-destructive, and his struggles with mental health are well-documented. Being a social media star with mental health issues seems common with the job title. […]
Fans Outraged By $89.99 Price For Canelo vs. Munguia – ‘Outrageous Price'
Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia will cost boxing fans $89.99 to watch on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN PPV. The two Mexicans face off on Cinco De Mayo Weekend on May 4, as Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. The fight has received a mixed response. While Munguia is an undefeated Mexican, it was […]
Turki Alalshikh Is The ‘Face Of Boxing'
Teddy Atlas has said Turki Alalshikh is the ‘Face of Boxing.’ The Saudis have been putting on the biggest fights. Tyson vs Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou have taken place. There are also plans for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Those two undisputed fights are the […]
Garcia Vows To Channel Mike Tyson, Bite Haney's Ear
Ryan Garcia channelled Mike Tyson, stating he is willing to bite Devin Haney’s ear ahead of their April 20 clash. The comments were made during the Haney-Garcia open workout. The fight has been marred by bad blood, with fiery comments on both sides. Haney pushed Garcia at the Empire State Building during their recent face-off. […]
Beterbiev To Stop Bivol, Wilder To KO Zhang: Predicting The 5-vs-5 Event In Saudi Arabia
At a showbiz-style press conference in London on Monday, Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren revealed their fighters for the 5-vs-5 event to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 1. Flanked by their fighters hidden under masks, Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn and Queensberry Promotions chief Warren announced the match-ups for the unique format card. […]
Filip Hrgovic Vows To Retire From Boxing If He Loses To Daniel Dubois
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic has vowed to retire from boxing if he loses his next fight to Daniel Dubois. The unbeaten Hrgovic (17-0-0 14 KO) takes on British challenger Dubois on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the Matchroom Boxing vs Queensberry Promotions five-vs-five event. The Croatian is the No 1-ranked challenger […]
The New York Mets Ban Haney-Garcia From Throwing The First Pitch Over ‘Safety' Concerns
The New York Mets stopped Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney from throwing the first pitch following the two boxers’ encounter on the Empire State Building. Haney and Garcia are desperately trying to promote their fight on April 20 after tickets are struggling to sell. With less than a week to go, the Barclays Center in […]
Turki Alalshikh Hints Fury-Usyk Victor To Challenge Joshua, Bypassing Rematch
Turki Alalshikh has hinted that the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk could face Anthony Joshua next, sidestepping the rematch. Fury and Usyk square off on May 18 for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Both boxers are undefeated, knowing a victory makes them the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. There is a […]
Haney Shoves Garcia At Empire State Building Over Disrespect To His Mother
Devin Haney pushed Ryan Garcia when they faced off at the Empire State Building after the boxer had disrespected his mother. Fight week is here as both men prepare for war on April 20. Haney defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt for the first time, while Garcia seeks the elusive world title. The build-up was […]
Wilder Still Confident About Boxing Joshua – ‘They Want It'
Deontay Wilder remains confident that he will box Anthony Joshua. The Bronze Bomber has a two-fight deal to box Joshua, provided they have won their respective fights. Joshua stopped Otto Wallin, making him quit on the stool. Wilder fell short against Joseph Parker, losing a unanimous decision. Joshua vs. Wilder was off, as the Brit […]
Artur Beterbiev ‘Not Slowing Down’ Ahead Of Undisputed Bout With Dimitry Bivol
Artur Beterbiev’s trainer Marc Ramsey insists his fighter is showing no signs of “slowing down” as they prepare for the biggest fight of his career against fellow world champion Dimitry Bivol. Beterbiev (20-0-0 20 KO) puts his WBC, WBO, and IBF light-heavyweight world titles on the line against WBA holder Bivol (22-0-0 11 KO) in […]
Katie Taylor V Amanda Serrano Rematch Confirmed For Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Event
The long-awaited rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano has been added as the co-main event to Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s showdown in July, organizers confirmed on Tuesday. With the bout to be contested at 135lbs, it means undisputed lightweight champion Taylor (23-1-0) will put her five world titles on the line against unified […]
Fury's Cut Has Not Healed – ‘It Is Going To Take Double The Time To Heal, It Will Open'
Tyson Fury’s cut has not healed properly and will plague him for the rest of his boxing career. That is according to cutwoman, Sammy Morris. Fury faces the biggest fight of his career when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship is on the line, as both men aim to […]
Wilder Says His Career Is On The Line – ‘My Last Stand, Last Chance, I'm Not Playing'
Deontay Wilder has said that facing Zhilei Zhang is his last chance at the top level in boxing. The Bronze Bomber is the former WBC Heavyweight Champion, but he has not looked the same since his three fights with Fury. A draw and two knockout losses removed the aura of invincibility that once made Wilder […]
Furious Mike Tyson Confronted Donald Trump – ‘I Froze Dead'
Donald Trump recalled Mike Tyson confronting him over allegations that the former US President was cheating on his former wife, Robin Givens. Trump is a huge combat sports fan, having been involved in boxing and attended UFC events. He had the chance to stage some fights in Atlantic City, one of which featured Mike Tyson […]