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Benavidez Blasts Canelo For Wanting $200 Million – ‘A Disgrace To Mexico'
David Benavidez has mocked Canelo Alvarez after he claimed he wanted $150-200 million to fight him. Canelo’s comments were made in response to suggestions that he was ducking the Mexican Monster. Alvarez infamously stated that he did not want to fight Mexicans because he represented Mexico. But that all changed when he agreed to accept […]
Shakur Stevenson And Ryan Garcia Agree To Fight – ‘You Have My Word'
Shakur Stevenson said he would fight Ryan Garcia after King Ryan agreed. Shakur’s comments were made after he crashed Garcia’s Live Space interaction. During their exchange, Garcia clarified that his primary aim after the Devin Haney fight was the Gervonta Davis rematch. Davis knocked Garcia out in the seventh round, losing his first fight. The […]
Dalton Smith ‘Coming Into My Prime’ And Ready For Step Up To World Level Against Jose Zepeda
British super-lightweight Dalton Smith believes he is entering his prime years and said he is ready to take the next step in his career when he faces the experienced Jose Zepeda on Saturday. Smith (15-0-0 11 KO) added the Commonwealth belt to his British title in his last fight – a seventh-round victory over Sam […]
Joshua Buatsi Vs Antony Yarde Set To Be Agreed Soon: ‘It's Going To Get Done’
An all-British mega fight between light-heavyweight rivals Joshua Buatsi and Anthony Yarde is expected to be made soon, with the fight likely to take place later this year, according to promoter Ben Shalom. Unbeaten Buatsi (18-0-0 13 KO) is coming off an impressive points win over Dan Azeez in February, which not only earned him […]
North American CEO, DAZN Part Ways After 13-Year Run
DAZN North America CEO Joe Markowski is heading on to a new job after a decade with the company. Markowski’s most notable work at DAZN was attempting to get the organization involved with boxing. While there were grand ambitions for what DAZN could accomplish, they displayed billboards saying ”Pay-per-view is dead” on a few of […]
Usyk's Promoter: No Undisputed Shot For Joshua If Usyk Beats Fury
Anthony Joshua is unlikely to fight Oleksandr Usyk if the Ukrainian beats Tyson Fury. That is according to Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk. Usyk and Joshua have already faced each other on two occasions. Their first bout took place in 2021 as Usyk won a unanimous decision. The victory made him the Unified Heavyweight Champion of […]
Canelo Squares Up To Munguia In First Presser – ‘This Is All About Making History'
Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia squared up to each other in their first presser. They face off on Cinco De Mayo Weekend on May 4 in an all-Mexican clash. Boxing fans had been calling on Canelo to face David Benavidez. The Mexican Monster is the current WBC Super Middleweight Interim Champion. He has been mandatory for around two […]
Howard Davis Gets Back to Win Column at BKFC Fight Night Miami
Howard Davis made it clear after his win last Saturday in Miami that he wasn’t satisfied yet. Fighting in his native Florida helped Davis feel comfortable and let opponent Sean Wilson know he was in for a rough night. Davis picked up a second-round knockout over Wilson at the Vivo! Dolphin Mall in Miami. It […]
Bulgarian Bulldozers Set for BKFC 58
The BKFC returns to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia after a successful first event in November. Kaloyan Kolev won his fight back at that event and is back in the main event, where he will fight Bulgarian MMA favorite Toni Markulev. Kolev Looks for Second Win; Markulev Debuts Two Bulgarian bulldozers are set to collide […]
Adam Azim Has ‘Several Major Fights On The Table’, Says Promoter Ben Shalom
Fast-rising super-lightweight prospect Adam Azim will have his next opponent soon and is ready to “announce himself on the world stage”, promoter Ben Shalom has said. European champion Azim (11-0-0 8 KO) is one of the most exciting talents in the UK and is already growing a large fanbase and star profile. The 22-year-old is […]
Ngannou Has No Regrets Over The Joshua KO Defeat – ‘I Can Still Fight Anybody'
Francis Ngannou has no regrets over facing Anthony Joshua after he was knocked out in the second round. The Predator was dropped three times on his way to being stopped and suffered the second defeat of his boxing career. His performance failed to live up to the hype generated when he faced Tyson Fury. The […]
Mike Tyson's Trainer Eases Health Concerns Before Jake Paul Fight – ‘Could Literally Give Him Brain Damage'
Mike Tyson’s trainer, Rafael Cordeiro, has downplayed worries over the fighter’s health ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. Their fight takes place on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Tyson will enter the fight as a 58-year-old, whose last bout in any form was against Roy Jones Jr. It was an […]
Whyte Brands Hammer A ‘Coward’ After Third-Round Win In Comeback Fight
Dillian Whyte called opponent Christian Hammer a “coward” after the British heavyweight secured a third-round stoppage victory on Sunday in his first fight since November 2022. Whyte (30-3-0 20 KO) made his return to the ring in Ireland having been cleared to fight after the suspension was lifted from his positive drug test ahead of […]
Derrick James Baffled By Ryan Garcia's Shadow Boxing – ‘Ryan's Done For'
Ryan Garcia’s shadow boxing skills appear not to have gone down well with his trainer, Derrick James. Garcia is preparing to face Devin Haney on April 20 in the biggest fight of his career. A victory gives Garcia his first world title, with the chance to win the WBC Junior Welterweight Belt. Much has been […]
KO Artist Christian Mbilli Wants Canelo Alvarez – ‘Canelo You Dead'
Christian Mbilli hopes to secure two big fights this year, one of which is Canelo Alvarez. Mbilli is one of the most dangerous fighters in the 168-pound division. The Frenchman has an undefeated record of 26-0, which includes 22 knockouts. He is coming off a sixth-round stoppage win over Rohan Murdock. He is ranked in […]
Shakur Stevenson Wants Zepeda After Devin Haney Ducks Him
Shakur Stevenson wants to fight William Zepeda next. Stevenson is preparing to defend his WBC Lightweight Title on July 6. He secured the belt after beating Edwin De Los Santos. Stevenson’s performance was booed, given he was fighting on the back foot against De Los Santos. He then announced his retirement only to reverse it, […]
Can Joe Joyce Revive His Career Or Will He Go The Same Way As David Price?
Joe Joyce made his return to the ring on Saturday night and secured a stoppage victory. On the surface, it would seem like a satisfactory comeback but in reality, it was hardly a ringing endorsement of his possible future world title credentials. For some much-needed context, Joyce (16-2-0 15 KO) returned in the co-main event […]
Liam Davies Targets ‘Massive 2024’ After IBO World Title Win Over Erik Robles Ayala
Liam Davies said he is looking ahead to a “massive 2024” after securing his first world title with an explosive second-round stoppage of Erik Robles Ayala on Saturday. Davies (16-0-0 8 KO) extended his perfect professional record with a devastating display at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. The Englishman landed a flush uppercut one […]
Canelo Shows Off Insane Neck Training Inspired By Mike Tyson
Canelo Alvarez was training his neck muscles, similar to Mike Tyson in his prime. Alvarez is preparing to face Jaime Munguia on May 4. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion faces an undefeated Mexican KO artist. Munguia’s record stands at 43-0, with 34 KOs. Munguia is coming off a ninth-round knockout of John Ryder. He dropped […]
Fans Rave Over Manny Pacquiao's Latest Training Footage – ‘Still Fast, Rocky 4 Vibes'
Manny Pacquiao has begun training ahead of a potential bout with Conor Benn. Pacman’s last professional fight was a 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas. Since then, he has had one exhibition fight with DK Yoo. He beat Yoo via a unanimous decision, but his next fight has been in limbo. Pacquiao announced a rematch with […]