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Pros Predict Eubank Vs. Benn 2 – ‘He's Had Better Days'
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off on November 15 in their rematch, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Eubank won the first fight via a unanimous decision, which was dominated by contentious weight stipulations. Eubank was required to make a difficult cut to 160 pounds, a mark he ultimately missed, and he also […]
Liam Paro Vs. Paddy Donovan – How Does It Play Out?
Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs) takes on Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator on January 16. The fight takes place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia, headlining the undercard of the Michael Zerafa vs. Nikita Tszyu event. Paro enters the contest on a positive note, carrying a two-fight win […]
Roy Jones Jr. To ‘Work' With Errol Spence
Roy Jones Jr. has said he will meet Errol Spence Jr. in Dallas, Texas, with a view to helping him make a return to boxing. Spence has not boxed in over two years since getting knocked out by Terence Crawford, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Welterweight Champion. He was dropped three times in […]
Sam Gilley vs Ishmael Davis: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN & The Ring The Eubank vs Benn 2 undercard features a quietly fascinating matchup between two of Britain’s most durable and technically sound fighters in Sam Gilley and Ishmael Davis for the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight titles. Gilley (18-1-1, 9 KO’s), the London-based technician has built his reputation on fundamentals; a crisp […]
Moses Itauma Vs. Jermaine Franklin – How Does It Play Out?
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin will headline in Manchester, UK, on January 24 to mark Frank Warren’s 45 years in boxing. Itauma enters into the fight with a first-round knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in August. The WBA had mandated Moses to face their regular champion Kubrat Pulev. Pulev reportedly opted instead to pursue a bout […]
Christian Mbilli Vs. Jaime Munguia – How Does It Play Out?
Talks are reportedly underway for a super middleweight clash between WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) and Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) for early 2026. Mbilli is coming off a split draw against Lester Martinez in September. The result was a setback, having racked up four stoppage wins from his previous […]
Micky Ward On Having ‘The Fighter' Sequel
Micky Ward has revealed that there was talk of having ‘The Fighter’ sequel, which would focus on his three-fights with Arturo Gatti. The 2010 film featured Mark Wahlberg as Ward, as he starred alongside Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. Bale won (Best Supporting Actor) and Melissa Leo won (Best Supporting Actress). The film focused on […]
What's Next For Vergil Ortiz Jr.?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. secured a second-round knockout against Erickson Lubin, as we look at what could be next for him. The win meant he retained his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title, extending Ortiz’s undefeated record to 24-0. He is now in a position to face the full WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. Naturally, the […]
Rafael Espinoza Vs. Arnold Khegai Preview
Rafael Espinoza, the WBO featherweight champion, defends his title against Arnold Khegai on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. This will be Espinoza’s first fight in his home country of Mexico since July 2023. Espinoza makes his fourth defense of the title he claimed from Robeisy Ramirez. All three of the successful defenses […]
Chris Eubank Jr. Vs. Conor Benn 2 Preview
Chris Eubank Jr. (35-3-0, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1-0, 14 KOs) rematch on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. In their first clash, Eubank was required to drop to 160 pounds, a weight he failed to make, and also had to adhere to a 10-pound rehydration limit. While Eubank won a unanimous […]
Vergil Ortiz Stops Erickson Lubin In Two Rounds
Vergil Ortiz Jr., the WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, stopped Erickson Lubin in just two rounds, as you can see how the fight played out live. The Ring’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 154 pounds, Ortiz, had been forced to adapt after two consecutive grueling decisions: Ortiz won the WBC Interim belt against Serhii Bohachuk last […]
Darius Fulghum Vs. David Stevens Ends In A Majority Draw
Darius Fulghum and David Stevens ended in a majority draw, 96-94 Fulghum, 95-95, 95-95, on the undercard of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin in their middleweight bout, as you can see how the fight played out. Fulghum entered the fight, having suffered the only loss of his career against Bektemir Melikuziev in May. The […]
Talks Underway For Caleb Plant Vs. Jermall Charlo
Talks are underway for a fight between Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo for a super middleweight fight in the first half of 2026. The pair have a history of bad blood ever since Plant slapped Charlo at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford weigh-in. Plant alleged that Charlo had disrespected him in front of […]
Claressa Shields' Record Boxing Deal – What Does It Mean?
Undisputed Heavyweight Champ Claressa Shields has secured the richest contract in women’s boxing, signing a multi-fight partnership with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records that guarantees her at least $8 million. Shields could have become a free agent following her latest undisputed title defense over Lani Daniels in July. Despite reportedly fielding multiple offers, she chose […]
Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou – How Does It Play Out?
The Junior Middleweight division is reportedly set for a unification clash between WBO Champion Xander Zayas and his WBA counterpart Abass Baraou. The title bout is reportedly being finalized for January 31 for Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, fulfilling Zayas’ aim to fight in his hometown. Zayas reportedly rejected a defense against welterweight Giovanni Santillan, […]
Andy Ruiz Jr. 2026 Hitlist – Is It Realistic?
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. is plotting a big return to the ring in 2026, aiming straight for the division’s biggest names. Ruiz’s career has struggled for consistency ever since his upset victory over Anthony Joshua in June 2019. That triumph was quickly followed by a loss in the immediate rematch, where Ruiz […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin Final Presser – ‘A Knockout Every Time'
WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin held their final presser ahead of their November 8 bout. Ortiz successfully claimed the interim belt with a grueling majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk last August, where he had to get off the canvas to avoid the first defeat of his career. He […]
Sydney Sweeney Teases A Boxing Fight – Who Would She Face?
Sydney Sweeney has admitted she would have a boxing fight after undergoing a physical transformation for her film ‘Christy,’ which is scheduled for a November 7 release. Sweeney plays former boxer Christy Martin, who pushed women’s boxing into the mainstream. Martin’s career was also impacted by her abusive husband and trainer, James Martin, who nearly […]
Should Lomachenko Make A Return?
Vasiliy Lomachenko has said no to a boxing return, effectively ending speculation about a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Lomachenko, now 37, announced his retirement in June 2024, just over a year after securing a victory over George Kambosos Jr. that saw him become the IBF Lightweight Champion. Loma’s career was driven by one singular objective: […]
Agit Kabayel Vs. Oleksandr Usyk – How Does It Play Out?
Agit Kabayel, the WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, wants to face Oleksandr Usyk for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title. Kabayel is reportedly set to face Damian Knyba on January 10 at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Agit has racked up five knockout wins on the spin, featuring consecutive stoppage victories over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez, […]