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Devin Haney Puts Floyd Mayweather In His Place – ‘Miserable Old Man
Devin Haney has slammed Floyd Mayweather for helping to leak the sparring footage between him and Gervonta Davis. The footage was leaked by Ryan Garcia, who alleged he had seen the footage showing Haney being stopped by Davis. Ryan confirmed Mayweather had shown it to him as Garcia and Haney exchanged verbals in their pre-fight […]
‘He’s Nothing Special’: Otabek Kholmatov Expects To Stop Raymond Ford In Five Rounds
Otabek Kholmatov has said he does not rate Raymond Ford ahead of their title bout on Saturday and expects to stop the American within five rounds. Kholmatov (12-0-0 11 KO) takes on Ford (14-0-1 7 KO) for the vacant WBA featherweight world title on March 3 at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, […]
Leaked Sparring Footage Shows Tank Davis Beating Haney – ‘He Quit In The Dog House'
Ryan Garcia leaked sparring footage showing Gervonta Davis getting the better of Devin Haney. The sparring is when Davis and Haney squared off in the Mayweather Boxing Gym under ‘dog house’ rules. The sparring would continue until one fighter quit. The narrative about the sparring has divided the boxing fanbase, given the differing accounts over […]
Tyson Fury's Sparring Partner Says He Is A ‘Dirty' Fighter
Agron Smakici, who cut Tyson Fury over his right eye to prevent the Oleksandr Usyk fight, has accused him of being a ‘dirty’ fighter. Fury was set to face Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship on February 17. But the cut meant it was delayed for May 18. This was the second time that Fury […]
Benavidez Says Canelo Ducked Him After He Agreed To His Terms – ‘Just Speaks Volumes'
David Benavidez has claimed he agreed to take $5 million to fight Canelo Alvarez. The fight looks no closer to getting made, especially since Canelo’s departure from PBC. Reports indicated that PBC wanted a $35 million guarantee for Jermall Charlo, only if he fought Benavidez afterwards. That was the only way they could justify the […]
De La Hoya Mocks PBC And Al Haymon After Canelo's Departure – ‘Great Job AL'
Oscar De La Hoya has mocked PBC following the departure of Canelo Alvarez. PBC has often been criticized for not making the biggest fights since they only fight in-house. Alvarez’s departure was a massive blow, given their recent deal with Amazon Prime Video. That leaves PBC without a big fight for Cinco De Mayo Weekend, […]
Ryan Garcia Slams Canelo For Ducking Benavidez – ‘Canelo Will Get Touched Up'
Canelo Alvarez must fight David Benavidez. That is according to his former stablemate Ryan Garcia. Alvarez’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jermell Charlo. Since then, he has been linked with the Benavidez fight, who is the WBC Super Middleweight Interim Champion. But Alvarez’s departure from PBC has left that fight in doubt. […]
The Best Boxing Promoters
In 2024, there will be a lot of boxing promoters trying to sell their fighters and cards. Who are the best of the best who excite the fans with the most exhilarating high-octane matches? Bob Arum – Top Rank How long has Bob Arum been in the boxing game? Well, the man is 92 years […]
Joe Joyce Offers Advice To Anthony Joshua From Sparring Francis Ngannou
British heavyweight Joe Joyce has warned Anthony Joshua to stay clear of Francis Ngannou’s power after sharing his experience of sparring the Cameroonian a few years ago. Joshua and Ngannou go toe-to-toe on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in an event appropriately named ‘Knockout Chaos’. As the far more experienced and skilled boxer, Joshua […]
Ryan Garcia Allegedly Caught Being High, Devin Haney Threatens To Pull Out
Ryan Garcia has been slammed after a leaked video allegedly shows him saying he was high. The concern over the video is the timing since it took place a day before his second kickoff presser in Vegas with Devin Haney for their April 20 fight. During the actual presser, Haney claimed Garcia was drunk, raising question marks over […]
Mayweather Tells Benavidez To Forget About Canelo – ‘Wait Your Turn'
Floyd Mayweather has told David Benavidez to keep on winning as he struggles to make a fight with Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican left PBC with two fights under his deal, damaging hopes of Benavidez facing Canelo. Reports indicated that PBC refused to pay Canelo a $35 million guarantee to fight Jermall Charlo unless he fought […]
Devin Haney ‘Retired' Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather retired after he sparred with Devin Haney in a competitive encounter. That is according to Bill Haney. Mayweather’s last professional fight was in 2017 against Conor McGregor. The Notorious was stopped in the tenth round on his boxing debut. The victory was expected, but Mayweather’s decision to face a non-pro boxer may have […]
‘I Don't Duck A Challenge’: Anthony Joshua Still Open To Deontay Wilder Bout
Anthony Joshua has said a future fight with Deontay Wilder isn’t “completely written off” after insisting that he will never duck a challenge in his career. Two-time unified heavyweight world champion Joshua is currently preparing for his March 8 bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AJ’s next fight was expected […]
The Fight You Never Knew You Needed: Khan versus Pacquiao
Some fights transcend the boxing ring in terms of overall importance to sporting and cultural landscapes. Manny Pacquiao made boxing history by fighting Floyd Mayweather, albeit a few years too late. Amir Khan was spirited against Canelo Álvarez…yet both fights were long ago. So, do the Khan and Pacquiao pair need to return for this […]
Amir Khan Will Consider Return To Fight Manny Pacquiao: ‘That Would Lift Me Up’
Former unified world champion Amir Khan has admitted he would come out of retirement if he could secure a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Khan hung up his gloves in February 2022 after suffering a sixth-round stoppage defeat to long-time domestic rival Kell Brook. It was the sixth loss of the Briton’s career – five of […]
Joshua Warned About Ngannou's Power As The Predator ‘Destroys' Punch Machine – ‘Joshua Is Finished'
Francis Ngannou has warned Anthony Joshua as he showed off his power on a boxing punch machine. Ngannou is arguably one of the hardest hitters in combat sports. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he recorded the hardest ever punch. In 2018, he tested his power against the PowerKube machine. The machine tests […]
Masson-Wong and Roman Set for BKFC Edmonton Main Event
What is Jade Masson-Wong again? Is she an internet celebrity? A lingerie model (she poses in it enough to be one) or a fighter? Undefeated Gabrielle Roman will seek to disprove the Canadian’s bare-knuckle credentials in the main event. In addition, plenty of other prospect fighters are looking to make a name for themselves on […]
Hearn Slams PBC For Mistreating Canelo – ‘They’re F****d'
Eddie Hearn has slammed PBC following the departure of Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican parted ways with the promotional outfit, with two fights still left under his deal. He had initially left DAZN to sign with PBC, facing Jermell Charlo in his first fight. The Mexican won a one-sided unanimous decision, but his next fight never […]
Haney And Garcia's Kickoff Presser Highlights – ‘He Was At The Press Conference Drunk As A Skunk'
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s first media presser took place from the Palladium Times Square, New York, for their fight on April 20. The Dream puts his WBC Junior Welterweight Belt on the line, a title he acquired with a win over Regis Prograis. The victory cemented Haney’s legacy as a future hall-of-famer, as he became a two-weight world […]
Wayne Rooney's Leaked Texts Show He Wanted KSI In The Ring
KSI has leaked text messages showing Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney demanding a boxing match. Rooney is one of the greatest footballers England has ever seen. He has titles ranging from the Premier League to the Champions League. He ended his career as the club’s top scorer with a staggering 251 goals. In doing so, […]