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Moses Itauma Targets Anthony Joshua
Fresh off his stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin, Moses Itauma has talked up a fight with Anthony Joshua. Itauma became the first man to stop the durable Jermaine Franklin, needing just five rounds to secure a knockout at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena last weekend. When asked about a showdown with the two-time champion, Itauma was […]
Conor Benn Reveals All On Leaving Matchroom – ‘Change Is Never Comfortable'
Conor Benn ended his decade-long partnership with Matchroom Boxing, labeling it the best move for his family. Leaving Eddie Hearn, the promoter who guided him from his professional debut to stardom, was a move Benn described as “heart-wrenching” but ultimately necessary. The 29-year-old welterweight has now signed a lucrative one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Reports […]
Lauren Price Vs. Stephanie Aquino Predictions – ‘Going To Win By KO'
Lauren Price puts her WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles on the line against Stephanie Aquino, as fans picked their winner. Price enters the bout following a “masterclass” performance in March 2025, where she dismantled Natasha Jonas to unify at 147. This April 4 outing is more than a title defense; it […]
Deontay Wilder Vs. Derek Chisora Predictions – ‘The Fight Is Black And White'
On April 4, Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora will face off as pros picked their winner. After a turbulent period that saw him lose four of his last five outings, Wilder has spent the last year undergoing a total mental and physical overhaul. Wilder has appointed Don House. Wilder officially snapped his losing streak on […]
Roy Jones Jr. Apologizes For His Controversial Corner Instructions
Roy Jones Jr. has addressed the fallout from his corner instructions to Kevin Newman II, which has since become a viral talking point across social media. The tension peaked during the early stages of Newman’s super middleweight battle against Elijah Garcia. Sensing his fighter was being too passive and allowing Garcia to dictate, Jones delivered […]
Zayas Vs. Ennis Unification Confirmed
Unified 154-lb champion Xander Zayas will put his titles on the line against the undefeated Jaron Ennis. The event is set for June 27 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Zayas secured his first world title last July, dominating Jorge Garcia in a masterclass performance to claim the vacant WBO title. Zayas then became the […]
Viddal Riley vs Mateusz Masternak: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Queensberry Promotions The cruiserweight bout between Viddal Riley and Mateusz Masternak is a classic step-up fight that will test the British fighter’s level. Riley (13-0, 7 KO’s) has been steadily building his reputation as one of Britain’s most promising cruiserweights. Known for his composed demeanor and technical skill set, Riley brings a modern, […]
Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Queensberry Promotions The heavyweight clash between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora is one of the most explosive and unpredictable matchups in the heavyweight division despite their ages. Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KO’s) is widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in boxing history. The former WBC heavyweight champion has built his career on […]
Keith Thurman Will Not Retire
Keith Thurman is not reaching its final chapter just yet, despite a sixth-round TKO defeat at the hands of WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. The end came at the 1:17 mark of the sixth round when referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to protect a bloodied Thurman, who was absorbing a heavy barrage of punches […]
Charlo Wants Fundora Next
Jermell Charlo has called out WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. Charlo, who has remained sidelined since his move to 168 lbs to face Canelo Alvarez in 2023, was a prominent ringside figure at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Following Fundora’s sixth-round demolition of Keith Thurman, Charlo wasted no time asserting his claim to the […]
Lauren Price Vs. Stephanie Aquino Breakdown
Unified welterweight champion Lauren Price defends her WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine titles against Stephanie Piñeiro Aquino on April 4, as we preview this fight. Price unified the 147-pound division after her masterful performance against Natasha Jonas in March 2025. This homecoming serves as a celebration of her legacy before a potential “undisputed” […]
Wilder Vs. Chisora Breakdown
Deontay Wilder will face Derek Chisora on April 4, as we preview this fight. The bout marks a monumental 50th professional appearance for both men. After a difficult stretch that included losses to Joseph Parker and a knockout at the hands of Zhilei Zhang, Wilder got back on track in June 2025 with a seventh-round […]
Mayweather Says Pacquiao Rematch Is Now An Exhibition
Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his upcoming rematch with Manny Pacquiao will be an exhibition rather than a professional contest. The 49-year-old Mayweather contradicted the February 23 Netflix announcement that the bout will be his first sanctioned professional fight since 2017. Just five weeks ago, the rematch was marketed as the “first-ever professional boxing match at […]
Fundora Stops Thurman In One-Sided Beating
WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora gave Keith Thurman his first stoppage defeat, as you can see how the fight played out live. Fundora entered the ring fresh off a definitive seventh-round stoppage of Tim Tszyu in July 2025. For Thurman, now 37, this main event represents a chance to become a two-weight world champ […]
Gervonta Davis False Imprisonment Charge Dropped
Gervonta Davis received some good news after Florida prosecutors officially dismissed a felony charge of false imprisonment against him. Prosecutors reportedly deemed the charge “redundant” because the allegations behind it are already covered by the more severe felony kidnapping count that remains.The case stems from a late-night confrontation on October 27, 2025, at Tootsies Cabaret […]
Is Itauma Ready For Usyk?
Frank Warren says that if Moses Itauma beats Jermaine Franklin on Saturday the path to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk could open sooner than expected. Itauma, just 21 years old, is set to headline Warren’s “Magnificent 7” card in Manchester. Standing in his way is the durable Franklin, a man who has never been stopped in […]
Moses Itauma Vs. Jermaine Franklin Predictions – ‘He's Going To Get Knocked Out'
Moses Itauma faces Jermaine Franklin on Saturday in a heavyweight clash, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Itauma enters the ring having stopped his last nine opponents, none of whom survived beyond the second round. His last performance came in August 2025, when he stopped former world title challenger Dillian Whyte in just 119 seconds […]
Benavidez On Garcia vs. Stevenson – ‘It Is A 50/50 Fight'
Two-division champion David Benavidez shared his enthusiasm for a potential clash between Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson, calling it a “legacy-defining” opportunity for both men. Immediately after dethroning Barrios in February for the WBC Welterweight Title, Ryan Garcia set his sights on Stevenson, even offering to drop back down to 140 lbs to snatch Shakur’s […]
De La Hoya Bashes Ortiz's Manager
Oscar De La Hoya bashed Vergil Ortiz’s manager, Rick Mirigian, accusing him of “ruining Vergil’s career. The outburst follows a significant victory for Golden Boy in a Nevada courtroom, where a judge recently granted the promoter interim injunctive relief. The ruling effectively freezes Ortiz’s ability to negotiate with rival outfits while the dispute moves into […]
Chávez Jr.'s Next Fight Announced
Julio César Chávez Jr. will headline on April 25, 2026, from the Estadio Adolfo López Mateos in Mexico against Jhon Caicedo in a 10-round cruiserweight clash. Chavez looks to build on the momentum of his fourth-round knockout victory over Angel Julian Sacco this past January. The win was his first since a unanimous decision loss […]