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Yafai vs Rodriguez Jr: WBC Flyweight Title Fight Preview & Prediction
The Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is set to ignite on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, as local favorite Galal Yafai defends his WBC Interim World Flyweight Championship against the battle-tested Mexican warrior, Francisco Rodriguez Jr. This highly anticipated clash promises a thrilling spectacle as Yafai aims to maintain his undefeated record against a […]
Norman Jr vs. Sasaki: Full Fight Preview, Odds & Prediction – WBO Welterweight Title On The Line!
Brian Norman Jr. defends his WBO Welterweight Championship against Japan’s Jin Sasaki on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This highly anticipated bout features the undefeated American champion against a dangerous, knockout-artist challenger in what is sure to be an electrifying contest. This article provides an in-depth fight preview, […]
Boxing Insiders Predict Norman Jr. Vs. Sasaki – ‘That Will Be His Downfall'
Boxing insiders gave their predictions for Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki’s WBO Welterweight Title fight. Norman Jr. defends his belt in his first fight in Japan, having stopped Derrieck Cuevas in his last fight. The win took his record to 27-0, with 21 knockouts. Norman Jr. has been linked with unifications against Jaron Ennis, […]
What's Next For David Morrell?
David Morrell will be looking to rebound from his defeat to David Benavidez when he takes on Imam Khataev on July 12, as we look at his next steps. Morrell suffered his first professional loss to Benavidez on February 1, as he missed out on becoming the WBC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. Morrell would have […]
Galal Yafai vs Francisco Rodriguez Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/boxing_orbit/status/1934554599555227831?t=aj7uo8YxLO7yVl89geDv1A&s=19 Galal Yafai faces off against Mexican veteran Francisco Rodrgiuez Jr in his home city of Birmingham, England on Saturday night, in what is set to be the toughest fight of the flyweight’s professional career. Galal Yafai (9-0, 7 KO’s) returns to the ring riding the wave of a destructive sixth-round TKO victory […]
Malignaggi Returns To Fighting; Signs Deal With BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing
Paulie Malignaggi has returned to fighting at 44, raising a strong reaction from fans, as he signed a three-fight deal with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. Malignaggi made his name in boxing, having won titles in junior welterweight and welterweight. He picked up the IBF belt at 140 while securing the WBA belt at 147. Malignaggi […]
Shields Vs. Daniels Kick-Off Presser – ‘It’s Going To Be A Mean Fight'
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels held their kick-off presser ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title clash on July 26. Shields makes the first defense of the belt, which she acquired after knocking out Danielle Perkins in her previous bout. The win made her the undisputed heavyweight champion, her third weight classes after the same feat […]
Mosley Rips Boxers For Chasing Money – ‘We Fought For The Fans'
Shane Mosley has said fighters are no longer boxing for the fans, citing money as their primary motivation. The recent Times Square card in May divided the boxing community based on the poor showings from fighters. Devin Haney’s fight with Jose Ramirez was the fifth-lowest in terms of punch output on CompuBox, with 499. Ryan Garcia’s […]
What's Next For George Kambosos?
George Kambosos Jr. suffered a fourth loss from his last six fights, as he came out second best to Richardson Hitchins, raising questions over his future. Kambosos was stopped in the eighth round, as he failed to become a two-weight world champion. It was also the second time in his last three fights where he […]
Anthony Joshua Will ‘Probably' Retire In 2026; Is He Overrated?
Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to retire next year as we look at his legacy. Joshua has been credited with bringing back big-time boxing to the UK, which has made him one of the most lucrative boxers in the sport. He has come a long way since his major breakthrough at the London 2012 Olympics. […]
Galal Yafai Vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Preview
Galal Yafai faces Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on June 21 as we preview this upcoming fight. Yafai puts his WBC Interim Flyweight Title on the line for the first time. He secured the belt after stopping Sunny Edwards in his last fight as the latter announced his retirement. That was the biggest win of his career, as […]
Brian Norman Jr. Vs. Jin Sasaki Preview
Brian Norman Jr. takes on Jin Sasaki on June 19 as we preview this upcoming fight. Norman Jr. makes the second defense of his WBO Welterweight Title, which he acquired after beating Giovani Santillan for the interim belt. Once Terence Crawford moved up to 154 pounds, Norman Jr. was elevated to a full champion. He […]
Nonito Donaire vs Andres Campos Results: Technical Decision Breakdown and Round-by-Round Recap
In a dramatic comeback fight after a near-two-year layoff, Nonito Donaire (43-8, 28 KOs) defeated Chile’s Andres Campos by technical decision in Round 9 at the “WBA KO to Drugs Festival” in Buenos Aires. The bout was halted after an accidental head clash left Donaire unable to see out of his right eye, with judges […]
What's Next For Richardson Hitchins?
Richardson Hitchins defeated George Kambosos Jr. to retain his IBF Junior Welterweight Title as we look at his next steps. It was the first successful defense of his belt, which he picked up against Liam Paro. Hitchins has now defeated two of the biggest Australian boxers, as he could target a unification. A fight against […]
What's Next For Andy Cruz?
Andy Cruz stopped Hironori Mishiro in the eight round during their IBF Lightweight Title eliminator as we look at his next steps. Cruz extended his record to 6-0, with two knockouts to his name. He is now in a mandatory position to face the champion Raymond Muratalla. The latter became the champion after Vasiliy Lomachenko’s […]
Hitchins Stops Kambosos In The Eighth
Richardson Hitchins defended his IBF Junior Welterweight Title against George Kambosos Jr., stopping him in the eighth round in a comprehensive performance. Hitchins defended his IBF belt for the second time, having defeated Liam Paro in his last fight. Hitchins was seeking out a fight with either Teofimo Lopez or Devin Haney, only for those fighters to […]
Ryan Garcia Slams Donald Trump – ‘I Can’t Stay Silent'
Ryan Garcia has spoken out against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy amid the discontent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Garcia is a supporter of Trump, having met him following his initial victory over Devin Haney before it became a no-contest after his failed VADA tests. Garcia is even on record saying that […]
Hitchins Looked ‘Drained' For Kambosos Weigh-In
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. made weight ahead of their IBF Junior Welterweight Title fight on June 14, as we look at how both men looked. Hitchins puts his IBF belt on the line for the first time. He arrives into the fight with a unanimous decision win against Liam Paro, which secured him […]
Ennis Will Move Up To 154 – What's Next?
Jaron Ennis will move up to junior middleweight as we examine who he could face at the weight class. Ennis is the unified welterweight champion, having knocked out Eimantas Stanionis in his previous fight to become the IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion. There had been a desire from Ennis’ camp for him to become […]
De La Hoya's Massive Rant Against Reynoso – ‘Six Fighters Have Tested Positive'
Oscar De La Hoya slammed the wider boxing industry in the latest edition of his Clapback Thursday segment. De La Hoya’s first point of criticism was the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. He questioned why Dana White would promote such an event, given his only experience in boxing was a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor […]