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Evelin Bermudez Beats Kim Clavel Via A ‘Controversial' Split Decision
In some boxing news, Kim Clavel lost out the chance to become a two-time world champion after losing a split decision to Evelin Bermudez. In a bout for the IBF and WBO junior flyweight belts, Clavel came second best in a controversial decision: 98-92, 96-94, and 96-94. Bermudez-Clavel Bermudez managed to retain her titles in […]
Wood Vs. Warrington Post-Fight Comments
In some boxing news, Leigh Wood is already looking to the future following his win over Josh Warrington after claiming that he will no longer be fighting at featherweight. Wood stopped Warrington in dramatic fashion with a seventh-round stoppage after being behind at the time of the stoppage. The win kept Wood’s WBA title in […]
Mauricio Sulaiman Responds To Bivol's Criticism Of The WBC
In today’s boxing headlines, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has hit out at Dmitry Bivol after the latter expressed frustration towards the stance of the organization when it came to Russian fighters fighting for their belt. As of now, the WBC has prevented the boxer from fighting for its belt due to the Russian war in […]
Hearn Expects Bivol Back By January, Targets An Undisputed Fight With Beterbiev
Eddie Hearn remains hopeful that Dmitry Bivol will be back in the ring in January with a view to then facing Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed title at 175. The Russian has been out of the ring since his win over Zurdo Ramirez last year. However, there have been several obstacles since then that have […]
Ramirez Vs. Joe Smith. Jr. Post-Fight Comments
In today’s boxing news, Zurdo Ramirez outlined his plans moving forward following his win over Joe Smith Jr in his post-fight comments. The Mexican bounced back following his loss to Dmitry Bivol to beat Smith on his debut in the cruiserweight division. And as part of that process, it put Ramirez in line for a […]
Malignaggi Picks Tszyu To Beat Charlo, Ennis Reacts To Charlo's Loss
Paulie Malignaggi has picked Tim Tszyu to stop Jermell Charlo if the pair do end up facing each other. The Australian was the WBO mandatory for Charlo only for the latter to pull out of their fight due to a hand injury. In response, the American moved up two weight classes in order to face […]
Zurdo Ramirez Overpowers Joe Smith To Win A Unanimous Decision
In some boxing news, Gilberto Ramirez defeated Joe Smith Jr. via a unanimous decision to win on his first fight at cruiserweight for the WBA title eliminator. Ramirez was aiming to bounce back from the first loss of his career to Dmitry Bivol at the back end of last year. And after having failed to […]
Ugas Hints At Retirement, Arum Wants To Make Inoue-Tapales For Undisputed
Yordenis Ugas has hinted that his time in boxing may have come to an end. The 37-year-old’s comments came in the aftermath of his defeat to Mario Barrios. In a bout where the WBC interim welterweight title was up for grabs, Ugas fell short as Barrios dominated proceedings. Ugas’ Loss That was typified by Barrios’ […]
Leigh Wood Beats Josh Warrington Via A Seventh-Round KO To Keep His WBA Featherweight Title
In some boxing news, Leigh Wood retained his WBA featherweight title with a seventh-round knockout of Josh Warrington to bring a dramatic end to a captivating fight. Wood-Warrington In a mega domestic clash, it was Wood who turned the fight on its head by coming back from behind to remain as champion. In the early […]
De La Hoya On Canelo Vs. Crawford/Benavidez, Canelo-Charlo PPV Numbers And More
In some recent boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya has given his take on the chances of Canelo Alvarez beating Terence Crawford and David Benavidez. Following Alvarez’ win over Jermell Charlo, the attention turned towards who his next opponent would be. Crawford has been linked with a fight after expressing his willingness to jump up […]
British Boxing Legends Set to Get Time in the Sun
British boxers have always found their way to success as the heavyweight champion. While current lineal and WBC champion Tyson Fury has never held the undisputed title, he is inching closer to a shot at history. Before Fury, Lennox Lewis had become the gold standard of British boxing. To this day, Lewis is still the […]
Showtime’s Exit From Boxing Will Leave a Void
Boxing is a sport that doesn’t want to lose any exposure. While there are plenty of big-money fights, boxing doesn’t draw much mainstream interest outside of a handful of big title fights. There are rumors that Showtime will drop boxing in 2024. While nothing has been confirmed yet, Showtime’s potential exit from the sport will […]
Froch Claims He Would Beat Canelo, Alvarez Criticised For Not Stopping Charlo
In some recent boxing news, Carl Froch has revealed how he would have fared against Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds. Froch is a four-time world champion, all at super middleweight, having won the WBC belt twice, as well as the WBA and IBF belt. His only losses have come at the hands of Mikkel Kessler […]
De La Hoya Meets Arum To Make The Biggest Fights
In some recent boxing news, Oscar De La Hoya met Bob Arum with a view to making a super fight between Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez on February 10th, 2023. The meeting came after De La Hoya expressed his concern over the future of boxing after reports that Showtime may not be in boxing next […]
Arum Reveals All On Fury-Usyk Fight Date – ‘Depends Primarily On Fury’s Condition'
In heavyweight boxing news, Bob Arum has opened up on when boxing fans can expect to see Tyson Fury take on Oleksandr Usyk. The two boxers finally put pen to paper on a deal that had been in the offing for so long. Talks over an initial fight for April at Wembley broke down as […]
PBC In Talks With Amazon Prime
In some recent boxing news, Al Haymon has reportedly had talks with Amazon Prime in an attempt to get a new broadcasting deal for PBC in light of reports that Showtime will exit boxing next year. According to reports, Showtime cannot rule out an exit from boxing after Stephen Espinoza responded to the rumours. In […]
Fury-Usyk Has A Two-Way-Rematch Clause, De La Hoya Defends Ryan Garcia
In some boxing news, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming undisputed fight has a two-way-rematch clause in it. That is according to Mike Coppinger. The news will be a delight for boxing fans in that they will have the chance to witness the two best heavyweights of this era going toe-to-toe twice. The initial talks […]
Four Part Documentary Featuring Eubank, Benn, Lewis And Bruno Out Next Year
In some recent boxing news, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno will feature in a four-part documentary entitled ‘Four Kings’ to look back on their careers. The series will centre on the rise of the four fighters from their humble beginnings to become Britain’s most iconic boxers. And this was summed up […]
Froch Backs Fury To Beat Usyk – ‘The Size Of Fury Will Be A Problem'
In heavyweight boxing news, Carl Froch has backed Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in a very close fight. After months of negotiations over whether the undisputed heavyweight fight would happen, both fighters agreed to secure the biggest fight in boxing. In a tale of two undefeated fighters, their styles could not be more different. […]
Anthony Joshua Could Fight On A Eubank-Benn Card
Anthony Joshua could fight on a potential Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. card. That is according to Eddie Hearn. The Matchroom Boxing promoter is reportedly targeting a fight between Benn and Eubank Jr. in December despite the former having a legal case against him for two failed VADA tests. As of now, Benn is […]