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Beterbiev Is Ready To Destroy Bivol – ‘I’m Not Old, I Believe'
Artur Beterbiev will do whatever it takes to secure a win over Dmitry Bivol. Both men square off on June 1 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The pair held their kick-off presser, with the boxers ready for the task. Beterbiev defends his WBC, WBO and IBF belts. Bivol puts his WBA title on the […]
Willie Limond: A ‘Scottish Boxing Legend’ Who Deserves The Outpouring Of Tributes
Former European super-featherweight champion Willie Limond died in the early hours of Monday morning at the age of 45, and the outpouring of tributes are testament to his standing within the boxing world. Limond suffered a reported seizure while driving last week, and after 10 days in the hospital, he passed away. His son, Jake, […]
Mike “The Marine” Richman Returns from Retirement with Late Stoppage at BKFC Clearwater
Mike Richman wasn’t ready to give up being a professional athlete just yet. When the Minnesota native retired following a loss to David Mundell for the BKFC middleweight championship last July, Richman never felt at peace. Richman has been fighting in MMA or boxing since 2008 and thought he may have something left. When Richman […]
Garcia Blasts Spence For Betraying Derrick James – ‘You Don’t Want To Pay Him, What's Wrong With You?'
Ryan Garcia slammed Errol Spence after he decided to split from Derrick James. Spence parted ways after getting knocked out by Terence Crawford in a one-sided fight. It was the first loss of Spence’s career as he missed out on the chance to become the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. After the […]
Canelo Ends Relationship With De La Hoya Forever – ‘Don’t Want Him Near Me, Don’t Want That Vibe'
Canelo Alvarez has ended his relationship with Oscar De La Hoya for good. The two ended on terms when Canelo left Golden Boy Promotions, suing the company and DAZN for a breach of contract in 2020. The lawsuit would get settled out of court, but relations have been strained since then. Canelo accused De La […]
Jaron Ennis Ducked Mario Barrios – ‘We Agreed To Fight Him, He Took Off'
Mario Barrios’ trainer, Bob Santos, has said Jaron Ennis ducked his fighter. Ennis is the current IBF Welterweight Champion after being elevated from his ‘interim’ status once Terence Crawford failed to defend his belt against him. Bud was contractually bound to face Errol Spence Jr. in their rematch. While the rematch never happened, the IBF […]
Haney vs. Garcia Still Not Sold Out – ‘Someone Tried To Cash Out'
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia is still struggling to sell out, leaving fans wondering if there will be a large number of empty seats. Haney faces Garcia on April 20 in the first defense of his WBC Junior Welterweight Title. The fight is being dubbed one of the biggest of the year, given their rivalry. […]
Zelfa Barrett Sets Sights On World Title Fight With Joe Cordina After Stopping Jordan Gill
British super-featherweight prospect Zelfa Barrett is hopeful his next fight will be for a world title after his impressive knockout of Jordan Gill on Saturday. Barrett (31-2-0 17 KO) secured his third straight victory in style, dropping Gill twice with body shots in the 10th round to end the contest. Up to that point, it […]
Inoue Fires Back At Critics Demanding US Fights
Naoya Inoue has hit back at critics who have stated that he must fight in the US. Inoue is one of boxing’s biggest superstars when it comes to accomplishments. He is a four-division champion and the only person to become undisputed in a second weight class alongside Terence Crawford. The boxer is the current Undisputed […]
Mike Tyson ‘Military' Style Training Puts Jake Paul Fans In A Panic
Mike Tyson showed off his skills in his latest training session ahead of the Jake Paul fight. The duo will face off on July 20 as Tyson has his first fight since his 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr. Tyson will be 58 by the time he gets into the ring, hoping to overcome the […]
Jared Anderson Beats Ryad Merhy In A Lacklustre Fight
Jared Anderson won a one-sided unanimous decision against Ryad Merhy, live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi. Coming into the fight, Anderson was hoping to make a statement. He had been arrested for evading the authorities during a police car chase. It was the second time he had been arrested in a year after […]
Shakur Stevenson Could Sign With Matchroom
Shakur Stevenson is reportedly interesting Eddie Hearn, as the boxer could find himself with Matchroom Boxing. Shakur has one fight left on his Top Rank deal as he prepares for his boxing return on July 6. Reports indicate that he will likely face Artem Harutyunyan in the first defence of his WBC Lightweight Title. Shakur […]
Fury Must Be At His Peak To Beat Usyk – ‘Usyk Might Be The Best'
Tyson Fury has been told he must be on his best form to overcome Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King fights the Ukrainian for all the belts on May 18. There are worries over Fury’s form coming into the fight. His last bout was an unconvincing win over Francis Ngannou. Ngannou was making his boxing debut, […]
Frank Warren Demands ‘Very Strong’ Referee For Tyson Fury V Oleksandr Usyk
Promoter Frank Warren has demanded that a “very strong” referee be appointed for next month’s undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. History will be made on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when Fury and Usyk duel to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Given the enormous […]
Charlie Edwards Makes Emotional Return, Targets World Title ‘Gold Rush’
Former flyweight world champion Charlie Edwards made a triumphant and emotional return to the ring on Friday before turning his focus on a return to title contention. Edwards (19-1-0 7 KO) made his bantamweight debut at York Hall in London, England where he was too good for former European champion Georges Ory, easing to a […]
Ryan Garcia Calls Out Terence Crawford – ‘What's He Thinking'
Ryan Garcia has called out Terence Crawford by vowing to knock him out. Garcia’s comments come as he faces the biggest fight of his career against Devin Haney on April 20. Ryan is still chasing his first world title, which he can do if he overcomes Haney for his WBC Junior Welterweight Title. Garcia has […]
Fury Warned About Usyk's Insane IQ – ‘It's Going To Work In Usyk’s Plans'
Jared Anderson has warned Tyson Fury about pressing Oleksandr Usyk on the front foot, which will play into the Ukrainian’s hands. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship takes place on May 18. Fury is the slight favorite coming into the fight. However, his cut over his right eye in sparring has evened things up. The cut meant […]
Malignaggi: Canelo No Longer Has The Hunger
Paulie Malignaggi no longer sees Canelo Alvarez as being hungry enough to fight the best. The comments were made about Canelo’s failure to face David Benavidez. The ducking allegations started when Alvarez claimed he would never fight Mexicans since he ‘represents Mexico’. That all changed when Canelo agreed to box Jaime Munguia on May 4 […]
Haney Expects Garcia To Grovel After Losing – ‘I’m Going To Handicap Him'
Devin Haney expects Ryan Garcia to apologise once he beats him on April 20. The Dream defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt against Garcia, who is chasing his first world title. Haney is the favorite, although the controversial build-up has clouded the fight. Garcia has been accused of disrespecting Haney’s Islamic faith, while Ryan alleged […]
Promoter Gary Shaw Dies At 79 And Leaves Behind A Massive Boxing Legacy
Gary Shaw, the prominent boxing promoter, died on Thursday, and he leaves behind an impressive legacy having promoted some of the biggest fighters and bouts of the modern era. The news of Shaw’s death was announced by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, who said: “Boxing has lost a very dear person today. Gary Shaw has passed […]