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Bruce Carrington: The Featherweight Aiming To Be ‘Biggest Name In Boxing’
On Friday (February 16, 2024) at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, Bruce Carrington enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a spectacular one-punch knockout. The American featherweight, who collected the first belts of his career with his brutal stoppage of Bernard Angelo Torres, has caught the boxing world’s attention and is being talked about […]
Fury Could Pull Out Of Usyk Fight Again – ‘I See That Cut Re-Opening'
Tyson Fury is not guaranteed to fight Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. That is according to Usyk’s former coach, James Ali Bashir. The Gypsy King pulled out his fight with Usyk, scheduled for February 17. The WBC Heavyweight Champion suffered a cut in sparring over his right eye, which required extensive stitching. Since the news […]
Fans Troll Shakur Stevenson's Nickname ‘Killer Kur' – ‘He's Killing His Career'
Shakur Stevenson has been trolled for his new nickname, ‘Killer Kur’, following his decision to come out of retirement. Stevenson has not had the best perception ever since his performance against Edwin De Los Santos. The 135-pounder won a unanimous decision win to earn the WBC Lightweight Title. The victory made him a three-division champion, […]
Crawford Doesn't Need To Fight Boots Ennis – ‘Get That Bag'
Terence Crawford does not have to fight Jaron Ennis. That is according to Tim Bradley. Crawford’s search for an opponent continues after his ninth-round knockout of Errol Spence Jr. The victory made Spence the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era. The win solidified Bud’s status as the first person to become undisputed in […]
Ryan Garcia Has The Tools To Beat Devin Haney – ‘The Shoulder Roll Won't Be There'
Ryan Garcia has the ability to beat Devin Haney. That is according to Shawn Porter. The duo squared off on April 20 after months of negotiations. The fight initially broke down after Garcia decided to pursue a bout with Rolando Romero. But since Rolly decided to face Isaac Cruz, Haney vs Garcia is now on. […]
Ilia Topuria Vs. Conor McGregor Could Happen At Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Ilia Topuria has claimed that a fight between him and Conor McGregor would sell out at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Topuria is certainly talking up a big game, but he must first overcome Alexander Volkanovski. The Australian defends his UFC Featherweight Title at UFC 298 against Topuria, with much on the line. The champion […]
McCrory Ready To Shock The World In Life-Changing Fight With Berlanga
Padraig McCrory has said he is fully prepared for the “fight that can change my life” when he finally faces super-middleweight rival Edgar Berlanga next weekend. The unbeaten Irishman (18-0-0 9 KO) was in talks to fight Berlanga last June but the American ultimately fought Jason Quigley instead. He may have had to wait eight […]
Canelo Slammed For Ducking Benavidez And Crawford – ‘His Children Will Ask Him Why'
Canelo Alvarez will not fight Terence Crawford and David Benavidez, putting question marks over his next fight. The Mexican announced that his next bout would be an American, leaving Jermall Charlo and Crawford as the favorites. They are both American and have expressed their desire to get the fight. Charlo initially stated he was fighting […]
Fury Is No Longer The Same – ‘He Had 47 Stitches'
Carl Froch has said Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter. The WBC Heavyweight Champion has been criticized ever since his performance against Francis Ngannou. Fury did not look himself against the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, who was making his boxing debut. The Gypsy King hit the canvas in round three and struggled to […]
Francis Ngannou Will Fight In The PFL This Year
Donn Davis, the founder of the PFL, expects Francis Ngannou to make his PFL debut this year. Ngannou’s last MMA bout was against Ciryl Gane at UFC 272 in 2022. After leaving the UFC in 2023, Ngannou signed a deal with the PFL. The deal gave him the option to box in 2023, which he […]
O’Shaquie Foster Keeps His WBC Junior Lightweight Title In A Split Decision Win
O’Shaquie Foster won a thrilling split decision over Abraham Nova to retain his WBC Junior Lightweight Title. Foster began the first from a southpaw stance against Nova, who used his range to good use, with his jab finding its target in the first two rounds. That caused the champion to switch things up immediately, as […]
Hearn Praises Knockout Artist Subriel Matias – ‘He’s Special'
Eddie Hearn has talked up Subriel Matias after signing the IBF Junior Welterweight Champion. Matias is one of the most exciting fighters in the division, with a record of 20-1. Despite having a defeat on his record, all his wins have come by way of knockout. That has made him one of the most avoided […]
Fabio Wardley: Can The British Heavyweight Champion Enter The World Title Frame?
Fabio Wardley makes the third defense of his British heavyweight title next month in what will undoubtedly be the biggest test of his career against Frazer Clarke. Wardley’s path to professional boxing has been unconventional and he next meets a fighter with far more experience in the game, even if Clarke’s pro career has been […]
Grasso and Esparza Would Illuminate Cage or the Ring in Epic Crossover
Alexa Grasso and Marlen Esparza are both flyweight champions but in different sports. Grasso is the top pound-for-pound female in the UFC, while Esparza has dominated her boxing division since late 2020. Would this fight make sense as a crossover exhibition? Where Does Grasso Go After Shevchenko Trilogy? Alexa Grasso made MMA breaking news when […]
Jonathan Haggerty Hopes for Easy Defense of World Title Against Felipe Lobo
Jonathan Haggerty has proven himself to be a man effective at many disciplines of combat sports. The two-sport champion will now have to defend his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai belt against Brazilian Felipe Lobo this weekend. Lobo and Haggerty have already developed animosity with each other despite never meeting in the ring before. Haggerty developed […]
Fans React To 57-Year-Old Mike Tyson's Sparring: ‘Scary, Vicious, Beast, Poetry in Motion'
Mike Tyson showed off his punching power at 57, proving he still has heavy hands. Tyson was known for being one of the most destructive knockout artists ever. Iron Mike proved that, as his first 28 wins included 26 knockouts. Mike last boxed in 2020 in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. The fight ended […]
VAR Could Be Introduced For Fury Vs. Usyk
Spencer Oliver has suggested that VAR could be used for the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The technology has already been in force in football after it was introduced in 2019. While there are still rumblings over its usefulness, VAR has helped correct decisions when it has been implemented correctly, […]
Canelo Labeled A Chicken For Ducking Benavidez – ‘How Are You Going To Defend This?'
Canelo Alvarez has been accused of ducking the elite-level fighters at 168. The Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion’s last bout was a win over Jermell Charlo. The American, however, jumped up two weight classes from 154 pounds. The fight was a one-sided win for Alvarez, given Charlo was fighting above 154 for the first time. After […]
Parker Mocks Wilder's Travel Excuse For His Loss – ‘Not Sure Where He’s Coming From'
Joseph Parker has mocked Deontay Wilder’s excuse after he blamed jet lag for his defeat against the former WBO Heavyweight Champion. Parker dominated their bout, beating the Bronze Bomber in a wide unanimous decision. Wilder only won one round on all three cards. He only boxed one round in over a year after stopping Robert […]
Garcia Wants Teofimo Lopez After Haney – ‘We’re Going To Break The Internet'
Ryan Garcia wants to take on Teofimo Lopez provided he beats Devin Haney. Garcia and Haney face off on April 20 after months of negotiations. Garcia initially pulled the plug on the fight after deciding to pursue a bout with Rolando Romero. Those talks broke down after Romero signed a contract to fight Isaac Cruz. […]