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Usyk Backs Crawford To Beat Canelo – ‘Terence My Friend Is A Crazy Man'
Oleksandr Usyk has backed Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez. Reports indicate that the Saudis want to make Crawford vs. Canelo at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. Bud is preparing to face Israil Madrimov in his first fight at 154 pounds. A victory makes him a four-division champion as […]
BKFC Heavyweight Main Event Set to Thrill Crowd at Newcastle Walker Activity Dome
Stanoy Tabakov has found plenty of professional success in combat sports. It should be little surprise that the Bulgarian native decided to make the leap to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship; he found life to be pretty good there. Tabakov’s debut fight only lasted 84 seconds. He swiftly knocked out Petr Beranek during a heavyweight […]
Usyk Could Move To Cruiserweight After The Fury Rematch – ‘Special, One Of The GOATS'
Oleksandr Usyk could move back down to cruiserweight following the Tyson Fury rematch. Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999 when he beat Fury via a split decision. The win made him undisputed in a second weight class, following his feat at cruiserweight. He followed Evander Holyfield in becoming undisputed at cruiserweight and […]
Frank Martin Tells Tank Davis ‘He Is Ready' To Shock The World
Frank Martin remains confident that he will beat Gervonta Davis when they square off on June 15. Martin chases his first world title as Davis defends his WBA Lightweight Title. Both fighters have a history of sparring with each other. The kick-off presser brought up their sparring session, with both fighters giving a conflicting narrative. […]
Turki Alalshikh Tells Bivol To Fight Benavidez And Opetaia
Turki Alalshikh is keen on making Dmitry Bivol fight David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia. That all depends on whether Bivol comes out victorious against Artur Beterbiev. They face off on October 12 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight was agreed for June 1. However, Beterbiev pulled out with a knee injury. Malik Zinad stepped […]
Wilder’s Father Wants Malik Scott Sacked – ‘You Don’t Need A Buddy, Get Someone You Respect
Gary Wilder, Deontay Wilder’s father, has slammed Malik Scott, demanding a change of trainer. Since Wilder has teamed up with Scott, his form has dipped considerably. They have secured just one win in their four fights together. That was a 2022 first-round KO win over Robert Helenius. Wilder’s right hand and jab, which had made […]
Broner Confesses To Alleged Murder During Fiery Presser With Cobbs – ‘No Money In My Pocket, I'm Ready To Die'
Adrien Broner and Blair Cobbs held a fiery pre-fight presser ahead of their welterweight clash on June 7. Broner’s career has stalled of late, as he is no longer the same fighter who became a four-division champion. He enters the bout with a victory against William Hutchinson in June 2023. The win followed after he […]
Crawford's Coach Picks Fundora To KO Spence
Terence Crawford’s coach, Bernie Davis, expects Sebastian Fundora to beat Errol Spence Jr in today’s boxing news. Reports indicate that Spence will box Fundora in October at 154 pounds. It will be his first fight since Crawford stopped him last year. Spence was dropped three times, as Crawford became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of […]
Roy Jones Ready To Box Jake Paul After Tyson Withdraws
In some online boxing news, Roy Jones Jr. is willing to box Jake Paul after Mike Tyson pulled out. Tyson was set to face Paul on July 20 in a pro boxing fight. However, major safety concerns arose after the boxer appeared ill on a flight from Miami to Las Vegas. On May 26, a […]
Canelo Undecided On Vacating IBF Title – What's Next?
In today’s boxing update, Canelo Alvarez remains undecided whether he will vacate his IBF Super Middleweight Title. Alvarez is the current undisputed champion at 168, who has been ordered to face his mandatory William Scull next. The purse bids have been set for June 6. Canelo is coming off a unanimous decision against Jaime Munguia […]
Garcia Could Face A Lengthy Ban – ‘Garcia Is On The Ropes'
In the latest boxing news, Angelique Richardson, a sports lawyer from Lawrence Stephens, says Ryan Garcia faces a possible lengthy ban. Richardson was reacting to Garcia’s two failed VADA tests for Ostarine after the Devin Haney win. Urine samples from April 19 and April 20 detected the substance used to help athletes increase muscle and […]
Deontay Wilder’s Mother Speaks Out – ‘You’ve Ran Your Course, Enjoy Your Life'
Deontay Wilder’s mother, Deborah Wilder, has reacted to critics of her son following his loss to Zhilei Zhang in today’s online boxing news. Wilder was stopped in the fifth round after being countered by Zhang’s right hook, followed by another right hand. Although Wilder beat the count, the referee called the fight off. It was […]
Tyson Fury Could Sack John Fury – Here's Why
John Fury was heavily criticized for his role in Tyson Fury’s corner following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury suffered a split decision loss as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first loss of Fury’s career, as serious questions were raised over John Fury. During the fight week, he headbutted a member […]
Why Jake Paul Should Boycott The Tyson Fight
Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson has been called off for a later date, but should the Problem Child go ahead with it? Tyson was on course to box Paul on July 20. It was meant to be an eight-round fight with 14-ounce gloves. The rounds would be for two minutes, with the result going […]
Sawyer Depee’s First-Round KO Signals End to Days as Gatekeeper in BKFC
Sawyer Depee doesn’t mind facing adversity in the boxing ring. When Depee, who is ranked fourth in the Bare Knuckle Fight Championship’s cruiserweight division, was asked to take on an unranked contender in that person’s hometown, it wasn’t a big deal. Depee had been called on to fill the role of gatekeeper before. But the […]
Amir Khan Hints At A Return, Calls Out KSI And Jake Paul – ‘Send The Contract, Go Back To Disney'
Amir Khan has called out both KSI and Jake Paul following reports that he will make a comeback. Khan has not boxed since losing to Kell Brook in 2022. The former two-time junior welterweight champion tested positive for Ostarine after the Brook loss. Ostarine is known for allowing boxers to cut weight and increase stamina […]
Joshua Could Box Dubois In September – ‘It’s A Big Fight'
Anthony Joshua could box Daniel Dubois in September at Wembley. Joshua is expected to fight in September following his recent resurgence. Since teaming up with Ben Davidson, Joshua has stopped his last two opponents. Wins over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou have played into the narrative that Joshua is back to his best. This was […]
Lennox Lewis Tells Wilder To Retire – ‘Leave With Your Faculties Intact'
Lennox Lewis has called on Deontay Wilder to retire from the sport following his loss to Zhilei Zhang. The Bronze Bomber was knocked out in round five following devastating right hands from Zhang. Wilder found himself in trouble early on, getting backed up in the corner, as Zhang started on the front foot. During an […]
Manny Pacquiao Targets The WBC 147 Belt
Manny Pacquiao is hoping to fight for the WBC Welterweight Title this year. The news comes after Terence Crawford became a ‘Champion in Recess’ after moving up to 154. Bud will box Israil Madrimov for the WBA Junior Middleweight Title. That means the current WBC Interim Welterweight Champion, Mario Barrios, will fight for the full […]
Zhang Knocks Wilder Spark Out; Everything You Need To Know In The 5 vs. 5 Tournament
Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in round five during a ruthless display of heavyweight boxing. Both men had their careers on the line following their losses to Joseph Parker. With both men possessing knockout power, the fight did not disappoint. The opening round was cagey, with both boxers feeling each other out. Wilder kept the […]