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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 […]
Froch And Warren On Joyce Retiring, Hearn Rules Out AJ Vs. Joyce
In heavyweight boxing news, Carl Froch discussed whether Joe Joyce should retire following his second successive loss to Zhilei Zhang. Joyce failed to gain revenge on Zhang, who had stopped Joyce in the sixth round in the first fight. But this time around, the stoppage was a whole lot quicker. The Chinese stopped the Brit […]
Calvin Ford Teases A Big Fight For Davis, Haye Backs KSI To Beat Fury
In some recent boxing news, Gervonta Davis’ coach, Calvin Ford, has teased big things for the boxer’s return as an opponent could be announced soon. Davis was recently released from prison after he had violated the terms of his house arrest in relation to a hit-and-run incident. Prior to that happening, however, Davis secured the […]
Benn Hits Out At BBBofC Chief And Chris Algieri – ‘I Believe In Karma'
In some recent boxing news, Conor Benn has spoken about his recent comeback and the controversy that has been surrounding it. Benn returned to secure a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. The narrative heading into the fight was whether Benn should have been fighting in the first place. Despite having his […]
Benn Targets Titles At 147, Benn Currently Not Allowed To Box In The UK
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Conor Benn is targeting a world title shot at 147 moving forward. Benn made his return to the ring with a unanimous-decision win over Rodolfo Orozo on September 23rd, 2023 after having been prevented from fighting for over a year due to his two failed VADA tests for Clomiphene. […]
Algieri Wants Fury Stripped, Zhang Had ‘Spies' Watching Joyce's Training Camp
In heavyweight boxing news, Chris Algieri has called on the WBC to strip Tyson Fury of his heavyweight title following his failure to defend the belt. Those comments arrived just as Fury prepares to face Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023. Fury arrives as the heavy favorite, given that Ngannou has never boxed before. While […]
Fury Won't Fight Zhang, Wallin Wants Fury Stripped
In heavyweight boxing news, Paulie Malignaggi has predicted that Tyson Fury will not fight Zhilei Zhang. Following Zhang’s win over Joe Joyce in which he stopped the latter in the third round, the Chinese called out Tyson Fury. Zhang had made it clear prior to the rematch that he had wanted to face Fury only for […]
Eubank Jr. Unimpressed By Benn's Return, BBBofC's Faces Serious Allegations Of Racism
In today’s online boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. was far from impressed by Conor Benn’s comeback fight against Rodolfo Orozco. The two boxers had been on the verge of having a fight over a year ago only for the bout to be pulled following Benn’s two failed VADA tests for Clompene. Benn’s Troubles In response, […]
Zhang Unlikely To Get Fury, Usyk-Fury Back On, Bellew On Zhang And More
In heavyweight boxing news, Zhilei Zhang’s manager,Terry Lane, is keen on his fighter facing Tyson Fury for the WBC heavyweight title. Following Zhang’s win over Joe Joyce for the second time, when he stopped the Brit in the third round, the Chinese called out Fury once again. Prior to the rematch with Joyce, Zhang was […]
Canelo Haunted By Bivol Loss, WBC Makes Special Belt For The Charlo Fight
Canelo Alvarez is still haunted by his loss to Dmitry Bivol after he was outboxed in a one-sided fight at light heavyweight. Bivol put on a masterclass in a one-sided fight. His judgment of distance, the jab and footwork negated Canelo’s ability to get into range. The fight was of huge significance. After all, a […]
Hearn Backs Canelo To Beat Charlo, Reynoso Slams Canelo's Sparring Partner
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn has backed Canelo Alvarez to stop Jermell Charlo when they face off on September 30th, 2023. Hearn is well aware of Canelo’s prowess having promoted him via Matchroom Boxing and DAZN. However, the Mexican’s last few performances have been questioned. His fights against GGG and John Ryder […]
Diaz Escapes Criminal Prosecution Following Battery Charge
In the MMA latest updates, Nate Diaz has escaped criminal charges following an altercation with Rodney Petersen earlier this year. Peterson, for his part, is known for being a Logan Paul look-alike with a following on TikTok. He butted heads with Diaz during an altercation following a Misfits boxing event. https://twitter.com/Jidion6/status/1649681275475640320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1649681275475640320%7Ctwgr%5E728124d0dbfced2755767ce384d7dac73c17edca%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&
Ellerbe Downplays Bivol's Greatness, Praises Canelo, Charlo On Canelo
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Leonard Ellerbe has downplayed the achievements of Dmitry Bivol. The latter is the current WBA light heavyweight champion, who remains undefeated. And as part of that process, he has beaten some stellar names including Canelo Alvarez and Zurdo Ramirez. That has kept Bivol on course to face Artur Beterbiev […]
Hearn Slams Robert Smith's Comments On Benn
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Eddie Hearn has hit out at the chief of the British Boxing Board of Control, Robert Smith, after the latter stated that Conor Benn had not cleared his name. The comments were in reference to Benn’s comeback fight against Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. And as part of […]
Zhang Vs. Joyce 2 Presser, Frank Warren Reacts
In heavyweight boxing news, Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce had their pre-fight presser as they got ready to face each other on September 23rd, 2023. The two boxers will run things back for the WBO heavyweight interim title, which Zhang picked up after stopping Joyce in the sixth round. The manner of the performance was […]
Eubank Jr. Could Fight For World Title, Shakur Stevenson Labels Himself As The ‘Best'
In today’s online boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. could be in line for a world title shot following his win over Liam Smith. Eubank Jr. stopped Smith in the tenth round to gain his revenge after being stopped by the Liverpudlian in their first fight during the fourth round. In the aftermath of the fight, […]
Conor Benn Wins On His Return, Fails To Stop Rodolfo Orozco
In some recent boxing news, Conor Benn secured a unanimous-decision victory over Rodolfo Orozco on his return to the ring. The boxer is currently embroiled in a legal battle following his two VADA tests, which showed a failed result for Clomiphene. Benn was cleared to box after having seen his suspension being removed by the […]
Joyce Wants Usyk After Zhang, Felt Dubois Quit Against The Ukrainian
In heavyweight boxing news, Joe Joyce is intent on beating Zhilei Zhang, so that he can target a world title shot against Oleksandr Usyk. The ‘Juggernaut’ takes on Zhang in a rematch of their first encounter, which resulted in the Brit being stopped in the sixth round. In the aftermath, Joyce admitted that he may […]
Warren Slams Benn, BBBofC Chief Claims Benn Is Not Cleared, Benn Speaks Out
In the latest boxing news today, Frank Warren has not been impressed by Conor Benn’s response to his two failed VADA tests. The boxer has been out of the ring for over a year, but he will make his comeback against Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023. This is after the National Anti-Doping Panel had […]
Prograis Begins Training For Haney, Targets Huge Fights With Garcia And Lopez
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Regis Prograis has already begun his training camp for a potential fight with Devin Haney on December 9th, 2023. Haney had moved up to 140 pounds in order to take on Prograis for his WBC belt after reports confirmed a fight date. Although that may have been the case, Prograis […]