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Jaron Ennis Signs A New Deal With Matchroom – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis has re-signed with Matchroom Boxing, as he aims to make his name in the junior middleweight division. Ennis joined Matchroom Boxing with a view to becoming undisputed at 147. Boots eventually became the unified welterweight champion, stopping Emanuel Stanionis in his last fight to unify. There had been suggestions that Ennis would chase […]
Should Usyk Hang Up His Gloves?
Oleksandr Usyk has reached the pinnacle in the sport of boxing, as we consider what is next. Usyk secured a dominant fifth-round knockout over Daniel Dubois in his last fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. It was the second time he had become undisputed at heavyweight, adding to his list of […]
Regis Prograis' Future Plans
Regis Prograis and Joseph Diaz Jr. will face off in the co-main event of the August 2nd Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims Jr. card, as Regis still has plans on becoming a three-time world champion. Prograis has suffered back-to-back decision defeats to Devin Haney and Jack Catterall, taking three knockdowns between the two fights. His […]
Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN/SP Salitahttps://x.com/EverythingBoxi2/status/1947280399497052402/photo/1 Claressa Shields returns to the ring in her hometown of Detroit to make the first defence of her undisputed women’s heavyweight championship against Lani Daniels. Shields’ (16-0, 3 KO’s) résumé reads exceptionally well in women’s boxing. The self-proclaimed “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time) is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and […]
Bruce Carrington vs Mateus Heita: Preview & Betting Tips
Bruce Carrington takes on Mateus Heita in a battle of unbeatens for the WBC interim featherweight title on Saturday night, in what could prove to be a more interesting matchup than it looks on paper. Carrington (15-0, 9 KO’s), also known as “Shu Shu,” has steadily built his professional resume since turning pro, using his […]
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Open Workout – ‘Go Through Hell To Beat Me'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held an open workout ahead of their July 26 undisputed heavyweight clash. Shields will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight Title, having secured it with a win against Danielle Perkins in her last bout. The victory crowned her as an undisputed champion in a third weight class, having already done so at […]
Can Pacquiao Beat Romero?
Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to defeat WBA ‘Regular’ Welterweight Champion Rolando Romero if that fight materializes next. Pacquiao recently came out of retirement to secure a majority draw with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. The result received a mixed response, as Pacman showed he could hang in with a […]
De La Hoya's Comments On Shakur Backfire
Oscar De La Hoya believes Gervonta Davis would stop Shakur Stevenson, even if his own fighter William Zepeda respected Shakur’s power. The Saudis are keen on making the Tank-Shakur fight following Stevenson’s win over William Zepeda in a defense of his WBC Lightweight Title. Shakur showed he could neutralize a power puncher, as Zepeda is […]
Should Jon Jones Return — Perhaps In Boxing?
Amir Khan, the former unified junior welterweight champion, doesn’t believe Jon Jones should step into the boxing ring. Jones has shown interest in returning for the UFC’s potential White House event next summer following his recent retirement, which had ended hopes of a Tom Aspinall bout. However, Dana White is not keen on that idea, as […]
Xander Zayas vs Jorge Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips
The spotlight returns to Madison Square Garden Theater this weekend as rising Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas takes on Mexico’s battle-hardened Jorge “Chino” Garcia for the vacant WBO super-welterweight world title. This is Zayas’ (21-0, 13 KO’s) first world title shot and the biggest fight of his young career. The 22-year-old sensation has long been […]
Ryan Garner vs Reece Bellotti: Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing fans are in for a treat this Saturday in Bournemouth as unbeaten contender Ryan ‘The Piranha’ Garner takes on the seasoned Reece ‘Bomber’ Bellotti in a domestic clash for the European, British, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles. Garner (17-0, 8 KO’s) enters the bout undefeated and ranked seventh in the world by the WBC. […]
Aloys Youmbi vs Ellis Zorro: Preview & Betting Tips
Rising powerhouse Aloys Youmbi takes on British contender Ellis Zorro at cruiserweight on Saturday night in what could be a complete mismatch if Zorro isn’t at his best. Youmbi (10-1, 9 KO’s) has already made jaws drop with his power, aggression, and fearlessness. The Cameroonian-born slugger has been steamrolling almost every opponent he’s faced so […]
TKO Boxing Acquires Promoter’s License
TKO Boxing has acquired a promoter’s license in Nevada, allowing Dana White to promote Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously to approve TKO’s license. UFC regulatory veteran Marc Ratner and TKO CFO Andrew Schleimer were both present at the commission meeting, signalling the promotion’s serious intent to enter the boxing […]
New Muhammad Ali Bill Shakes Up Boxing Industry
A new proposed bill called the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act aims to shake up the boxing industry and how it is governed. The proposal comes from Representatives Brian Jack and Sharice Davids, as the bill calls for the establishment of “Unified Boxing Organisations” (UBOs). These organizations would allow promoters to have their own […]
Did Dubois Quit Against Usyk?
Daniel Dubois has been accused of quitting against Oleksandr Usyk, resulting in a strong reaction. The claims come amid his stoppage defeat to Usyk, which prevented him from becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. It was the second time Usyk had beaten Dubois, having also stopped him in the first fight. The defeats raised the issue […]
Fans Predict Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels – ‘She Is More Skilled'
Claressa Shields is set to defend her Undisputed Heavyweight Title against IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Lani Daniels on July 26, as fans gave their predictions. Shields comes into the fight fresh off a historic victory, becoming the undisputed champion in a third weight class after stopping Danielle Perkins. She had already unified all the belts […]
What's Next For Oleksandr Usyk?
Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed at heavyweight for the second time, as we look at his next steps. Usyk, 38, is coming off a stoppage win over Daniel Dubois, as he secured his second victory against Dubois. The Ukrainian has said he wants one more fight before he retires. Tyson Fury is chasing a third fight […]
Fans Worry After Crawford’s Latest Training Footage
Terence Crawford’s latest training footage has raised concerns among fans who feel the added weight may be slowing him down ahead of his September 13 bout with Canelo Alvarez. Crawford will jump two weight classes to challenge for the undisputed super middleweight title in what is only his second fight above 147. After beating Israil […]
Josh Taylor Retires – Is He A Hall Of Famer?
Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing at 34, as we look back at his career. Taylor ends his career with a 19-3-0 record. His most historic achievement came in 2021 when he became the undisputed junior welterweight champion of the world by defeating José Ramírez. The result meant Taylor unified all four major […]
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Preview
Claressa Shields puts her Undisputed Heavyweight Title on the line against IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Lani Daniels on July 26, as we preview this upcoming fight. Shields made history by becoming the undisputed champion in a third weight class after stopping Danielle Perkins in her last outing. She had already unified all the belts at […]