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Stephen A. Smith Slams Canelo For Ducking Benavidez – ‘I’m Pretty Pi***d Off'
Stephen A. Smith has warned Canelo Alvarez to not fight Jermall Charlo next. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion has not fought since he beat Jermell Charlo via a unanimous decision last year. Charlo jumped up two weight divisions from 154 pounds. The extra weight did not help in the fight as Charlo failed to trouble Alvarez. Canelo was able to walk Charlo […]
January 2024: Another Split-Decision for Mayer; Joshua-Ngannou Announced
Time stands still for nobody and no fighter. It’s already February 2024, and it’s time to reflect on the prior month. Mikaela Mayer endured another split decision in her career, this time against Natasha Jonas. The powers will announce another heavyweight megafight in Saudi Arabia as Anthony Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou. Mayer On Wrong […]
Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs Hop Aboard Veteran Boxing Bandwagon
With the number of veteran fighters coming out of retirement and into the boxing ring, it’s surprising that a league hasn’t been formed. The latest two names set to have a heavyweight boxing match feel like they came out of a name generator. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is set to square off against Shannon Briggs on […]
Hearn Dismisses Canelo Vs Charlo, Wants To See Benavidez Or Munguia Next
Canelo Alvarez’s former promoter Eddie Hearn has urged the Mexican fighter to ignore Jermall Charlo and instead face either David Benavidez or Jaime Munguia next. Canelo (60-2-2 39 KOs) enters 2024 after an underwhelming 2023 in terms of matchmaking. The undisputed super-middleweight champion fought twice last year, securing routine points wins over John Ryder and […]
Usyk’s Promoter Tells Fury To Retire Following His Second Pull Out – ‘God Sent You A Sign'
Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has told Tyson Fury to retire. His comments come in the aftermath of Fury pulling out of his Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout with Usyk. They were set to square off on February 17, but Fury pulled out after suffering a big cut over his right eye in sparring. The cut […]
Ellerbe Expects Davis' Next Fight Soon – Frank Martin Is The Front Runner
Leonard Ellerbe says Gervonta Davis’ next fight will become apparent soon. Davis is preparing to have his first fight since he beat Ryan Garcia last year, a fight which sold over 1.2 million PPVs. That has set the benchmark for the type of paydays he wants. Only a few fights out there could do generate […]
Marco Antonio Barrera Says Canelo Must Fight Benavidez
Marco Antonio Barrera has said Canelo Alvarez must fight David Benavidez for the fans. Alvarez is the current Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. In his last fight, he defended his belts with a one-sided win over Jermell Charlo. Following the victory, there were calls on Canelo to face Benavidez since the Mexican Monster came through his fight with Demetrius Andrade with a win. Cinco […]
John Fury Warns Joshua Over Ngannou – ‘He's More Powerful Than Andy Ruiz'
John Fury has discussed Francis Ngannou’s threat as he prepares to face Anthony Joshua on March 8, 2024. Ngannou showed the world what he could do against Tyson Fury on his boxing debut. He sent Fury to the canvas in the third round and lasted the distance with the WBC Heavyweight Champion. Despite landing the […]
Hearn Says Thurman Vs. Tszyu Will Flop On PPV
Eddie Hearn expects Keith Thurman vs Tim Tszyu to perform poorly on PPV. The anticipation had been building for PBC’s first PPV on Amazon Prime Video. Initial reports indicated Gervonta Davis was in the running to face Frank Martin. With over 100 million subscribers in the US alone, Amazon Prime Video was seen as the […]
Fury Vs Usyk: Fight Postponed Due To Sparring Injury
The undisputed heavyweight world title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed after Fury sustained a cut in sparring. WBC champion Fury and IBF, WBA, and WBO title holder Usyk were scheduled to clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 17 in what would have been the first undisputed heavyweight bout of […]
Pacquiao ‘Out of Retirement’ and Targets Three Massive Fights
Manny Pacquiao is “out of retirement” and has set his sights on three massive fights for his return to the ring, according to the Filipino legend’s agent Sean Gibbons. Pacquiao, a world champion in eight weight classes, has not contested a professional bout since losing his WBA Super welterweight title to Yordenis Ugas in August […]
Keyshawn Davis: The Businessman Aims to Prove the Hype is Real
When Keyshawn Davis was named by both ESPN and The Ring Magazine as their Prospect of the Year in 2022, the American joined some illustrious company. Earlier notable recipients of the awards included Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, Errol Spence Jr., and Teofimo Lopez Jr. – all of whom went on to win multiple world titles. […]
Wilder Won't Retire – Says Shirley Finkel
Deontay Wilder won’t be walking away from boxing following his loss to Joseph Parker. Wilder was on course to face Anthony Joshua after they had signed a two-fight deal. This was on the condition both fighters won their next fights. Joshua impressively beat Otto Wallin, stopping him in five rounds. Wilder could not do the […]
Ryan Garcia Fires Back At Critics Of Shoulder Roll, Vows To Hone Skills With Floyd Mayweather's Guidance
Ryan Garcia has hit back at criticism over his shoulder roll, stating that he intends to develop it under Floyd Mayweather. Garcia utilized it when facing Oscar Duarte, his first fight under Derrick James. While Garcia secured the stoppage, his shoulder roll divided many people. At times, Garcia appeared to succeed with it, deflecting and […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Trailer Released Featuring Peaky Blinders' Arthur Shelby
The trailer for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been released. Both men face off on February 17 for all the belts and the chance to become boxing’s first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. Fury has won all the heavyweight belts, winning the last […]
Buatsi Vs. Azeez Breakdown
Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez face off on Saturday in a WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator. Buatsi is undefeated with a 17-0 record, which includes a 76.47% knockout ratio in the form of 13 stoppages. Azeez is equally dangerous. His record stands at 20-0, with a knockout ratio of 65%, which translates to 13 knockouts. […]
Buatsi Vs. Azeez Boxing Predictions
Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez will square off on Saturday in a huge British domestic clash in a WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator, live from the Wembley Arena, London. The two boxers are undefeated, as the former sparring partners and current friends face off. The fight has long been in the making since October last […]
Skill, Form and Intelligence – How Usyk Can Beat Fury
Oleksandr Usyk is aiming to write another historic chapter in his boxing career when he takes on Tyson Fury in a unified heavyweight title fight on February 17, 2024. The Ukrainian already became the cruiserweight division’s first four-belt unified world champion, and he is one win away from emulating that piece of history in the […]
Size, Self-Belief and Experience – How Fury Can Beat Usyk
History will be made in Saudi Arabia on February 17, 2024 when the heavyweight division will crown a four-belt champion for the first time ever. Tyson Fury puts his WBC belt on the line against Oleksandr Usyk – the IBF, WBA, and WBO title holder – with the winner crowned the unified king of boxing’s […]
Wanting Tyson vs. Holyfield the Proper Way
Mike Tyson’s career is hard to capture in one act or story. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was once the baddest man on the planet. Then tragedy, personal demons, and an inability to recapture his glory from his younger years sent his career spiraling over the final few years. When Tyson fought Evander Holyfield for […]