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Sanchez Backs Canelo To Beat Crawford, Zhang's Trainer Picks Him To KO Wilder
In some recent boxing news, Abel Sanchez has backed Canelo Alvarez to be too strong for Terence Crawford. The talks for a fight between the pair emerged when Crawford indicated his desire to fight the Mexican by jumping up three weight classes. Bud’s intentions of becoming undisputed in a third weight class were clear. In […]
Canelo Outclasses Charlo To Remain Undisputed At 168
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez outclassed Jermell Charloin a one-sided fight to remain the undisputed super middleweight champion. Right from the off, the plan of action was clear from both fighters. Charlo’s aim was to disrupt Canelo’s rhythm by staying on the outside with his jab. Meanwhile, Alvarez sought to close the distance […]
Fury-Usyk Will Happen Regardless Of Dubois' Appeal, Fury To Make Over $100 Million
In heavyweight boxing news, Frank Warren has reassured fans that Tyson Fury will fight Oleksandr Usyk next regardless of Daniel Dubois’ appeal against the Ukrainian. Following Dubois’ stoppage in the ninth round, the boxer lodged the appeal that the result should be overturned. This was on the grounds that he had dropped the Ukrainian in […]
Ngannou Backs Himself To Beat Fury Despite His Training Footage Backlash
Francis Ngannou has backed himself to beat Tyson Fury and put a dent into the undisputed heavyweight championship plans. The former UFC champion is set to face Fury on October 28th, 2023, in what will be his boxing debut. However, the Gypsy King’s WBC title will not be on the line, with suggestions that Fury […]
Benavidez Outlines His Plan To Fight Canelo
In some recent boxing news, David Benavidez has outlined his plans on facing Canelo Alvarez in 2024. Benavidez is the current WBC interim champion, which has put him in line to face Alvarez for all the belts. Although that may be the case, both fighters have other pressing matters. Canelo faces Jermell Charlo on September […]
Espinoza Sees Spence-Crawford Rematch in 2024, Hopeful Of Canelo-Crawford, Hearn On Showtime Potentially Leaving Boxing
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Stephen Espinoza expects the Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. rematch to take place in 2024. Following the news that Spence had exercised his rematch clause, there were suggestions that the fight would take place in December. The only outstanding issue appeared to be the actual weight class. Since […]
David Avanesyan Wants Josh Taylor, The Latter Picks Haney Over Prograis
In some recent boxing news, David Avanesyan has talked up a potential fight between him and Josh Taylor amid reports that talks are taking place. Avanesyan is a seasoned welterweight, whose six-fight-win streak came to an abrupt ended when he was stopped by Terence Crawford in the sixth round. Meanwhile, Taylor suffered the first loss […]
Charlo On The Importance Of A Canelo Win, Ricky Hatton Joins Reality Show
In some recent boxing news, Jermell Charlo has realized the importance of getting a win over Canelo Alvarez for his career. Charlo Chasing History The American faces Canelo on September 30th, 2023, for a chance to win all the belts at super middleweight. A win would make Charlo undisputed in two weight classes and join […]
Caleb Plant Wants Jermall Charlo Following Their Viral Confrontation
In some recent boxing news, Caleb Plant is targeting a fight with Jermall Charlo next. Plant’s last fight was a unanimous-decision defeat to David Benavdiez. The defeat was a massive blow in that it had prevented him from becoming the WBC interim champion at 168. A victory would have put Plant in line to fight […]
Canelo Recalls The Kovalev Fight, Draws Comparisons With The Charlo Bout
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez has recalled his fight with Sergey Kovalev. The fight was arguably one of Alvarez’s biggest wins, given the difference in weight. Alvarez jumped up two weight classes in order to fight for the WBO light heavyweight title. This required a move up from 160 to 175 pounds following […]
Hearn Confirms Bivol's Return, Hearn Defends PPV For Haney-Prograis
In some recent boxing news, Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Dmitry Bivol will return to the ring in December to defend his WBA light heavyweight title. Bivol’s last fight was a unanimous-decision win over Zurdo Ramirez in 2022. Prior to that, Bivol had gotten the better of Canelo Alvarez. Then the talk turned towards an […]
Canelo And Charlo Make Their Grand Arrivals
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo made their grand arrivals at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, ahead of their September 30th, 2023 fight. The pair arrived looking in full confidence in a fight that has been much anticipated. Alvarez defends all of his belts at 168 against Charlo, who is […]
BBBofC Chief Denies Racism Allegations, Paul Vows To ‘Slaughter' Danis
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Robert Smith, the British Boxing Board of Control chief, has rebutted allegations of racism against the organization. According to reports, two former judges, John-Lewis and Jeff Hinds, and Ruqsana Begum, a flyweight boxer, made the allegations of racism and discrimination. A report apparently stated that Begum came to the […]
Andrade’s Trainer Warns Benavidez Over His Fighter's Power, Matchroom Boxing's Huge Deal
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Demetrius Andrade’s trainer, Andre Rozier, has warned David Benavidez that he will have to respect his fighter’s power. Benavidez-Andrade The two boxers are expected to face each other on November 24th, 2023, pending an official announcement. The ‘Mexican Monster’ is the bigger, heavier and more powerful fighter heading into […]
Ellerbe On Davis' Biggest Fights, Tank Won't Return Until 2024
In some recent boxing news, Leonard Ellerbe does not see a Gervonta Davis bout against Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney or Frank Martin currently being a big fight. Those comments arrived following Calvin Ford’s recent statement that something ‘big’ was on the horizon for Tank Davis. The boxer has not fought since his seventh-round stoppage of […]
Canelo Vs. Charlo Undercard Presser – Key Quotes
In some recent boxing news, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s undercard presser went ahead on September 28th, 2023, with the fighters ready to make a statement. The co-main event will see Jesus Ramos Jr. and Erickson Lubin fight each other in a junior-middleweight bout. Meanwhile, two former world champions Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios will fight it out for the right […]
Tim Bradley And Brian Castano Pick Canelo To Beat Charlo
In some recent boxing news, Tim Bradley has backed Canelo Alvarez to stop Jermell Charlo on September 30th, 2023. The two boxers are close to the main event, having had their pre-fight presser. Alvarez vowed to show Charlo that he would face something ‘different’ in response to claims that the American did not respect his […]
Hearn Wants Big Fights For Benn, Zhang Receives A Hero's Welcome In China
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn is looking to put Conor Benn in the biggest fights out there. Benn recently made his comeback to the sport with a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco. However, the background noise heading into the fight was whether Benn should have fought following his two failed VADA tests. […]
Shakur Wants Canelo Vs. Crawford
In some recent boxing news, Terence Crawford should face the winner of Canelo Alvarez against Jermell Charlo. That is according to Shakur Stevenson. Following Crawford’s win over Errol Spence Jr, Bud called out Alavarez for a fight at 168 pounds. Crawford’s intentions are to become undisputed in a third weight class and go down as […]
Canelo Vs. Charlo Pre-Fight Presser – Key Quotes
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s pre-fight press conference went down, with words exchanged on both sides. With the fight almost here on September 30th, 2023, the boxers were in a confident mood. Alvarez warned Charlo that he would feel something ‘different’ as the American was looking forward to potentially […]