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WBC Calls For Video Replays To Be Introduced For Usyk vs Fury Rematch
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has called for video replays to be used in the heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. In the lead-up to the first fight in May, which was for the undisputed world title, Sulaiman had urged the authorities to consider introducing video replays as well as additional ringside judges. His […]
Why Teofimo Lopez Needs A Statement Win Against Steve Claggett
Teofimo Lopez Jr has never been short of confidence. A fighter who nicknamed himself ‘The Takeover’, Lopez has been vocal in stating his intentions of being remembered as an all-time great. It sounded like delusional self-promotion when, in October 2020, Lopez contested a unification lightweight world title fight against a Vasiliy Lomachenko at the peak […]
Kai Stewart & Bryan Duran Exit Ring With Respect after Five-Round Championship Battle at BKFC 62
Kai Stewart is quickly proving to be one of the most reliable champions in the BKFC’s early history. Stewart made his second successful title defense of his featherweight championship when he beat Bryan Duran on Friday night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida. Duran, a Cuban-born fighter and second-ranked contender at featherweight, has […]
Joshua Plans To Build A Care Home For Retired Boxers – ‘They Suffer By Themselves'
Anthony Joshua wants to build a care home for boxers once they have retired. The rise of boxers suffering damage after their retirement is a problem that needs to be addressed. Boxing greats such as Joe Louis developed dementia, while Sugar Ray Robinson died with Alzheimer’s disease. Joshua’s career has been marked by less punishment […]
Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Promises A Loma KO – ‘He ‘Won’t See The 12th'
Kenny Ellis, Gervonta Davis’ co-trainer, has promised a knockout of Vasiliy Lomachenko. The comments were made in response to the rumors that the fight could happen next. Davis is coming off an eighth-round knockout win over Frank Martin as he retained his WBA Lightweight Belt. In the post-fight comments, Davis stated that he wanted all […]
Mbilli Out To Prove Super-Middleweight Credentials Against Derevyanchenko
Christian Mbilli is convinced he can beat any fighter at super-middleweight and is determined to make a statement when he faces Sergiy Derevyanchenko on August 17. Mbilli (27-0-0 23 KO) has emerged as a leading contender in a stacked 168lbs division and is coming off a brutal first-round knockout victory over former British champion Mark […]
Lopez Wants The Crawford Fight – ‘Give Me Crawford'
Teofimo Lopez is desperate to fight Terence Crawford before he retires. Lopez has been chasing the Crawford fight for some time after Bud became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. He stopped Errol Spence Jr. for the biggest win of his career. Lopez sought to target Crawford immediately. However, Bud has moved […]
Haney vs. Garcia Rematch – Why It's Needed
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia may need to run things back after their clash was declared a no-contest. Garcia dropped Haney three times on his way to a majority decision win. However, Garcia failed two VADA tests for Ostarine, resulting in his win being overturned. Garcia was banned for a year, removing the biggest win […]
Keyshawn Davis Ready To Face Tank – ‘I Got The Whole Package'
Keyshawn Davis is ready to fight Gervonta Davis next. That is according to his trainer, Brian McIntyre. Keyshawn is undefeated with a 10-0-1 record, which includes seven knockouts. His biggest wins have come against Jose Pedraza and Anthony Yigit. While that may be the case, he has yet to face top-level opposition. There are plenty […]
Chisora Backs Himself To Beat Joyce
Dereck Chisora is confident he can beat Joe Joyce in his next fight. Chisora faces Joyce on 27 July, live from the O2 Arena in London. His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Gerald Washington. That was a perfect response to the tenth-round TKO loss against Tyson Fury. Chisora has only two wins […]
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Has Greatness In Sight When He Faces Juan Francisco Estrada
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez is already one of the leading pound-for-pound boxers on the planet, but on Saturday June 29, the two-weight world champion has an opportunity to achieve greatness. Rodriguez (19-0-0 12 KO) faces WBC super-flyweight champion and future Hall of Famer Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3-0 28 KO) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix aiming […]
Jack Catterall To Face Regis Prograis In Manchester On August 24
Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis have been confirmed as each other’s next opponents and will fight in Manchester, England on August 24, organizers announced on Saturday night. Catterall (29-1-0 13 KO) avenged the only loss of his career by comfortably beating long-time rival Josh Taylor in their May rematch having controversially lost their first fight […]
Loma Can Beat Tank – ‘He Makes Tank Pay'
Tim Bradley believes Vasiliy Lomachenko has the skills to beat Gervonta Davis. The fight has been entertained following Davis’ win over Frank Martin. Tank stopped Martin in round eight to retain his WBA Lightweight Title. Lomachenko, meanwhile, is coming off a stoppage win against George Kambosos Jr. The victory made him the IBF Lightweight Champion […]
Bradley Warns Haney About Taking A Break From Boxing – ‘I Don’t Think It’s A Good Look'
Tim Bradley has advised Devin Haney over taking an extended time off from boxing. Haney suggested the idea in response to Ryan Garcia’s one-year ban after he tested positive for Ostarine. The ban meant that Haney’s loss was overturned, becoming a no-contest, as he remains undefeated with a 31-0 record. Garcia must pay Golden Boy […]
Teofimo Lopez Tells Ryan Garcia To ‘Get Off Social Media’ If He Wants To Save Career
Super-lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez Jr has advised Ryan Garcia to “get off social media” and slim down his entourage if he wants to salvage his boxing career. Garcia is enduring another tumultuous week after being handed a one-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission for two failed drug tests ahead of his […]
Fury Loses The Usyk Rematch – Here's Why
Tyson Fury suffered the first loss of his career against Oleksandr Usyk, and here is why he will lose the rematch. The Gypsy King lost via a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Before the fight, Fury dismissed Usyk. He labelled him a middleweight, a blown-up cruiserweight and said he would retire […]
Shakur Stevenson Faces A Huge Career Decision – His Talent Deserves A Bigger Platform
Shakur Stevenson enters the final fight of his deal with promoters Top Rank next month when he makes the first defense of his WBC lightweight world title against Artem Harutyunyan. After that, the undefeated three-weight world champion will be in a position to explore his options, although it would seem unlikely he will remain with […]
Is Conor McGregor In Rehab?
Conor McGregor’s team has rebuffed suggestions that he was in rehab after suggestions that was the reason he pulled out from the Michael Chandler fight. McGregor raised doubts over the fight when the presser for the event was canceled. The UFC decided at the last minute after tickets for the event sold out in nine […]
Mario Barrios ‘Welcomes’ Fights With Manny Pacquiao And Devin Haney, Says Trainer
Newly crowned WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios “welcomes” the opportunity to put his title on the line against Manny Pacquiao and Devin Haney, says his trainer Bob Santos. Barrios (29-2-0 18 KO) became a two-weight world champion earlier this week when the WBC announced the Texan had been elevated from interim to full champion status. […]
Fans Turn On Haney After Garcia's Suspension – Here's Why
Fans are turning on Devin Haney following his reaction to Ryan Garcia’s one-year suspension. The New York State Athletic Commission suspended Garcia after his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. The decision also meant Haney’s undefeated record was reinstated, as he is 31-0. Garcia must also pay $1.1 million from his purse to Golden Boy Promotions, […]