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Mike Tyson Gives Canelo The Edge Over Crawford
Mike Tyson has given his take on Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, as he backed the Mexican to come out on top. Alvarez defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on September 13, having become undisputed at 168 for a second time after his William Scull win in his last bout. Meanwhile, Crawford jumps up two […]
Michael Conlan vs Jack Bateson: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/WassermanBoxing/status/1962412339275112624?t=8eYAjxioYEMKr0G53ROfSw&s=19 Michael Conlan will be aiming to take another step back toward the top of the featherweight division when he faces Jack Bateson in a highly intriguing clash in Dublin, Ireland. This is a chance for Conlan (19-3, 9 KO’s) to string together back-to-back wins in 2025, something he badly needs after a […]
Fans Predict Osleys Iglesias Vs. Vladimir Shishkin – ‘He Knocks Him Out'
Osleys Iglesias and Vladimir Shishkin face off in an IBF super middleweight final eliminator on September 4, as fans gave their predictions. Iglesias has an incredible knockout ratio, with 12 of his 13 wins coming by way of knockout. Standing in his way is Shishkin who is coming off the first loss of his professional career, […]
Joseph Parker Vs. Fabio Wardley – How Does It Play Out?
A heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley is reportedly close for October 25, as we look at how the fight could play out. Parker, the WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion, is searching for an opponent after stopping Martin Bakole in February. The victory included his impressive run, with wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei […]
Miesha Tate’s UFC Future In Doubt
Miesha Tate’s UFC future is uncertain after her recent inconsistent performances. Tate lost her last fight in May, coming up short against Yana Santos. It was a major setback after Tate came out of retirement for that fight, having walked away following her 2023 win against Julia Avila. Tate has only secured one victory in […]
Tributes Pour In After Joe Bugner's Passing
The boxing world is mourning the loss of 75-year-old Joe Bugner, who passed away at 75 after a battle with dementia. A child refugee who fled the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, Bugner built an impressive professional record of 69-13-1, with 43 of his victories coming by knockout. He twice captured the British and […]
Osleys Iglesias Vs. Vladimir Shishkin Preview
Osleys Iglesias and Vladimir Shishkin face off in an IBF super middleweight final eliminator on September 4, as we preview this upcoming fight. Iglesias has an undefeated record of 13-0, with 12 KOs to his name. His last five bouts have all ended within five rounds, his most recent win being against Petro Ivanov. Standing in […]
What's Next For Tony Ferguson?
Tony Ferguson secured a statement victory, stopping influencer boxer Salt Papi in the third round, as we look at his future. This win marked a new chapter for Ferguson, who entered the bout on an eight-fight losing streak in his MMA career, with his most recent defeat coming against Michael Chiesa in August 2024. Ferguson […]
Wilder Responds To Ngannou – ‘Step In The Ring'
Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou appears to be gaining momentum after The Bronze Bomber posted a call out video. For Wilder, this is a chance to secure a lucrative fight against a perceived easier opponent. After a difficult run with four losses in his last six fights, his recent TKO victory over Tyrrell Herndon was […]
Anthony Joshua To Return Next Year
Anthony Joshua’s year-long absence from the ring is set to extend well into 2026, as promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed it. Hearn said Joshua is holding out for a legacy-defining clash with Tyson Fury. The British boxer’s last outing was a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September, a fight that not only cost […]
Darren Till Stops Luke Rockhold In The Third Round
Darren Till stopped Luke Rockhold in the third round at Misfits Boxing 22, as you can follow the fight live. Till successfully transitioned into boxing, building a perfect 2-0 record with wins over Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart before this fight. The Liverpudlian has shown a desire to return to the UFC someday, but for […]
Tony Ferguson Stops Salt Papi
Tony Ferguson stopped influencer Salt Papi in the third round at Misfits Boxing 22, as you can see how the fight played out. Ferguson, the former UFC interim lightweight champion, entered the ring following a difficult period in his career, having lost his last eight MMA fights, most recently a decision to Michael Chiesa in […]
Baumgardner Rules Out Shields Fight
Alycia Baumgardner (16-1-0, 7 KOs) has stated that a fight against Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) is not on ‘her radar.’ Baumgardner, the undisputed junior lightweight champion, felt the size difference and her own career goals made it unrealistic. Shields is currently boxing at heavyweight, having defended her Undisputed Heavyweight Title in her last fight […]
What's Next For Jermell Charlo?
Jermell Charlo, the former undisputed junior middleweight champion, is plotting his return to the ring and has five major names in his sights. Since his loss to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023, Charlo’s future has been a hot topic, especially after he vacated all his belts at 154 pounds. But the “Iron Man” has made […]
Ippolito Cast As Young Sylvester Stallone In New Biopic
Anthony Ippolito has been cast as Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky. The movie will be directed by Peter Farrelly, who co-wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film, Green Book. The script was written by Peter Gamble, and the film will be produced by Toby Emmerich and Christian Baha, with Amazon MGM Studios backing the project. […]
Will Jai Opetaia vs. Derek Chisora Happen?
Jai Opetaia’s manager, Mick Francis, has revealed that the Saudis want to make Jai Opetaia vs. Derek Chisora at heavyweight. Opetaia is the current IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Champion. While he still has a mandatory defense against Huseyin Cinkara, the lure of a high-profile fight is strong. This move would also offer Opetaia the […]
Sebastian Fundora Vs. Keith Thurman Announced
Sebastian Fundora, the WBC junior middleweight champion, and Keith Thurman are set to face off on October 25 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fundora arrives into the fight as the favorite. He recently had a successful title defense, defeating Tim Tszyu via a seventh-round stoppage in June. It was his second victory over […]
Haney Isn't The Same After The Garcia Fight
Ryan Garcia has suggested that Devin Haney will never be the same following their no-contest last year. Garcia dropped Haney three times to beat him via a majority decision to upset the boxing world. However, the euphoria soon changed as Ryan tested positive for Ostarine, overturning the result. Bill Haney has been outspoken about Garcia, […]
Dillian Whyte Rules Out Retirement
Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) has no plans to retire following his defeat to Moses Itauma. Whyte suffered a first-round knockout loss this month, meaning he has two defeats from his last five fights. Those losses were by stoppage, raising questions over Whyte’s next steps. Whyte was previously linked with fights against Joseph Parker and […]
Jermell Charlo Vs. Errol Spence Jr. – Will It Happen?
Jermell Charlo vs. Errol Spence Jr. could take place after Charlo’s cryptic post hinted at a future fight. Charlo got fans talking when he shared an image of a lion eating a shark. Charlo is nicknamed the lion, while Spence is known as the shark. The two fighters are looking to bounce back from their […]