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Wilder Signs Up For American Reality Show, Will He Retire?
In heavyweight boxing news, Deontay Wilder’s future in the sport could be in doubt following his decision to sign up for an American reality show. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ has not fought since his first-round knockout of Robert Helenius around a year ago. Thereafter, fights with Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua have failed to materialize. […]
Joyce Knocked Out In Just Three Rounds By Zhang
In heavyweight boxing news, Zhilei Zhang stopped Joe Joyce with a right hook in the third round to inflict a heavy blow on the latter’s career. Coming into the fight, it was a must-win for Joyce who had made serious changes to his camp. The heavyweight entered into the fight at a career-high weight in […]
Benavidez Vs. Andrade Will Be Announced Soon – Says Benavidez Sr.
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Jose Benavidez Sr. has revealed that a fight between his son, David Benavidez, and Demetrius Andrade could be announced to the public next week. According to reports, a fight will take place on November 24th, 2023, for the WBC interim super middleweight championship belt. Benavidez holds the belt after […]
Malignaggi Outraged Following Benn's Return – ‘How Ridiculous'
In today’s online boxing news, Paulie Malignaggi has reacted to the news that Conor Benn will be fighting on September 23rd, 2023, against Rodolfo Orozco following his two failed VADA tests. Benn was out of the ring for over a year since his failed tests. As a result, the fight with Chris Eubank Jr. didn’t […]
Vergil Hunter Questions Canelo's Desire, Crawford's Camp Slams Alvarez
Vergil Hunter has questioned Canelo Alvarez’s hunger as he gets ready to face Jermell Charlo on September 30th, 2023. Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight titles against the American, who will jump up two weight classes from 154 pounds. Although Canelo is the massive favorite, Hunter has questioned his desire. The Mexican’s last two […]
Tyson Fury Doesn't Want Usyk, Focus Is On Hollywood And Forbes, Froch Reacts
Tyson Fury’s time in the boxing ring could soon be over after his latest comments showed his plans moving forward. The WBC heavyweight champion has recently revealed that he has no desire to make the undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The reasoning behind those comments was the fact that Usyk was not the […]
Conor Benn’s Ring Return Announced, Amir Khan Wants Jake Paul
In today’s boxing news latest headlines, Conor Benn’s ring return has been announced on September 23rd, 2023, against Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando, Florida, much to the shock of the boxing community. The boxer is still currently under investigation following his two positive VADA tests for Clomiphene. Those findings resulted in the British Boxing Board of […]
Crawford Back In Training, Bud Trashes Spence's Record And More
In today’s online boxing news, Terence Crawford has confirmed that he is back in training following the recent news that Errol Spence Jr. has exercised his rematch clause. Following Bud’s ninth-round stoppage of Spence to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era, there were question marks over whether the ‘Truth’ would run […]
Thurman Targets A Return To Fighting In 2024
Keith Thurman is targeting a return to the ring next year with plenty of fights planned. ‘One Time’ has not been the most active of fighters of late. His last bout was in 2022 when he beat Mario Barrios via a unanimous decision. That included a run of four fights in five years as a […]
Ryan Garcia Outlines His Return, De La Hoya Names Some Options
Ryan Garcia plans on returning by the end of the year, with a big fight also being planned in 2024. Garcia’s last fight was a mega event against Gervonta Davis at lightweight as he suffered a seventh-round-stoppage loss. In the aftermath, Ryan moved up to junior welterweight and changed trainers by hiring Derrick James and […]
Ellerbe Unsure If Tank Davis Fights This Year, Mayweather Promotions' CEO Responds To Shakur
Leonard Ellerbe is unsure over whether Gervonta Davis will fight again this year. Davis is preparing to make his comeback following his release from prison after he violated the terms of his house arrest. The news of his apprehension could not have come at a worse time following his win over Ryan Garcia in the […]
Groves Backs Joyce To Beat Zhang, Tyson Fury Not So Sure
In heavyweight boxing news, George Groves backed Joe Joyce to beat Zhilei Zhang in their rematch on September 23rd, 2023. Joe was stopped in their first fight in the sixth-round. This was after his eye closed up after Zhang’s left hand continued to find its target. The loss resulted in Zhang becoming the new WBO […]
Haney Hits Back At His Critics, Benn Wants GGG
In some recent boxing news, Devin Haney had a slight dig at his critics on social media in response to suggestions that the ‘Dream’ has not accomplished anything of note in boxing. Haney is the current undisputed lightweight champion, something which he achieved by making history, as he became the youngest ever boxer to do […]
Hearn On Benn-Eubank, South Africa Will Host Boxing Tournament In Honor Of Mandela
In the latest boxing news today, Eddie Hearn is targeting a fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. in December. Those comments arrived following the announcement that Benn will face Rodolfo Orozco on September 23rd, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The fight will be the first time that Benn has fought since failing two VADA […]
Ellerbe Supports Spence-Crawford Rematch, Danis Gets Restraining Order
In some recent boxing news, Leonard Ellerbe has backed Errol Spence’s desire to have a rematch with Terence Crawford at 154 pounds. Following the stoppage-loss to Crawford in the ninth round, there were question marks over whether Spence would exercise his rematch clause. Spence’s Rematch Clause However, after the dust had settled down, the ‘Truth’ […]
Arum Feels Canelo Beats Crawford, Shakur Baffled By Martin Pulling Out
In today’s online boxing news, Bob Arum has backed Canelo Alvarez to beat Terence Crawford in any such fight moving forward. Crawford expressed his desire to face Alvarez by jumping up three weight classes to fight for his undisputed super middleweight titles. The latter was open to the idea provided that it made sense. Crawford-Canelo’s […]
Wilder Could Fight For The WBC Belt, Benavidez Accuses Mungia Of Ducking
Deontay Wilder could end up fighting for the WBC heavyweight title after Tyson Fury’s recent comments. The WBC heavyweight champion has been accused of avoiding Oleksandr Usyk after the boxer chose to face Francis Ngannou instead. And as part of that process, Fury has confirmed that he has no intention of facing the Ukrainian. The […]
Zepeda Beats Gesta In Six Rounds, Calls Out Haney And Tank Davis
William Zepeda has called out Devin Haney in the aftermath of his win over Mercito Gesta on Mexican Independence Day. Zepeda was in impressive form after having managed to stop Gesta in just six rounds. The former was on the offensive right from the off as he managed to total an incredible 618 punches by […]
Bob Arum Wants Jared Anderson Vs. Daniel Dubois
Bob Arum is targeting a fight between Daniel Dubois and Jared Anderson. The 23-year-old Anderson is one of the most active heavyweights out there. He has already fought three times this year with fights against George Arias, Charles Martin and Andrii Rudenko. Although that may be the case, the American has indicated that he does […]
Crawford Gives Spence An Ultimatum At 147, Fury Slams His Own Documentary
Terence Crawford has offered a take it or leave it offer to Errol Spence Jr. for a rematch at 147. Following Bud’s win over Spence, when he stopped him in the ninth round, the latter exercised his right to a rematch. However, since Crawford won the first fight, he had the right to choose the […]