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Maxi Hughes: Future Fight Options
Maxi Hughes won the WBC Silver Lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Archie Sharp, raising questions over his next steps. Hughes entered the fight with plenty to prove. He had lost two out of his last three bouts, coming up short against George Kambosos Jr. and William Zepeda. While he beat Gary Cully […]
Caleb Plant Vs. Jose Armando Resendiz Preview
Caleb Plant will take on Jose Armando Resendiz on May 31 as we preview this upcoming fight. Plant is the current WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion. He will make the first defense of his title, which he secured after stopping Trevor McCumby in his previous fight. He is now in a mandatory position for the winner […]
Jermall Charlo Vs. Thomas LaManna Preview
Jermall Charlo will box Thomas LaManna on May 31, as we preview this upcoming fight. Charlo enters into the fight with plenty to prove, as he boxes at 168 for the first time. The former WBC Middleweight Champion has just had one fight since 2021. He had been absent from the sport for more than […]
Should Shakur Stay With Matchroom Boxing?
Shakur Stevenson’s two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing will expire after his next, raising questions over his next steps. Shakur signed the two-fight deal after the expiry of his Top Rank contract. The aim was to expand his global profile, with a view to targeting the biggest fights. Shakur was set to face Joe Cordina for […]
Bektemir Melikuziev Vs. Darius Fulghum Preview
Bektemir Melikuziev boxes Darius Fulghum on May 30 as we preview the upcoming fight. Melikuziev arrives into the fight on an eight-fight win streak. This was after he suffered a stoppage loss to Gabe Rosado in 2021. The win streak included a win over Rosado in the rematch. He enters the bout with a win […]
Pros React To Josh Taylor's Shock Loss – ‘Back To 140 Or Retire'
Josh Taylor suffered a third loss in a row, coming unstuck against Ekow Essuman, as boxing pros gave their reaction. Taylor had his first fight at 147, having moved up from 140. The reasoning seemed logical since Taylor had lost his last two bouts at 140. He came unstuck against Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall. […]
Pacquiao’s Return Could Inspire Tom Brady's Return
Manny Pacquiao’s return to boxing at 46 has reportedly encouraged Tom Brady to return to the NFL. Pacquiao will box Mario Barrios on July 19 for the WBC Welterweight. It will be Pacquiao’s first pro-fight since his defeat to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. His last victory took place in 2019 against Keith Thurman. There are […]
What's Next For Josh Taylor?
Josh Taylor lost to Ekow Essuman in his first fight at welterweight, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was the worst response following Taylor’s recent poor run of form. He arrived into the fight with defeats against Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall, as there were doubts over whether he was finished at […]
What's Next For Moses Itauma?
Moses Itauma stopped Mike Balogun from extending his undefeated record to 12-0 as we look at his next steps. It was Itauma’s 10th knockout, as the 20-year-old continues his rise in heavyweight boxing. Itauma made a rapid start, as he dropped Balogun in the first round with a left hand. Balogun got up to make […]
Is Fury Done With Boxing?
Tyson Fury says he is not coming out of retirement amid the rumors that he could return to face Anthony Joshua. Fury retired from the sport after suffering the second defeat of his career against Oleksandr Usyk. Those two losses prevented him from becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Fury was adamant that he had done […]
Essuman Stuns Taylor — Should He Retire?
Ekow Essuman upset Josh Taylor in the latter’s first fight at 147 in a unanimous decision: 116-113, 116-112, 115-113. Taylor entered the fight with the clear plan of eventually becoming a two-weight world champion. He lost his previous two fights, coming up short against Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall. There were suggestions that the former […]
Josh Taylor Vs. Ekow Essuman Predictions – ‘He’s Very Clever'
Josh Taylor has his first fight at welterweight, taking on Ekow Essuman, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Taylor came up to welterweight after two losses at 140. Defeats to Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall stalled the momentum of the former Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion. His last victory took place against Jack Catterall via a […]
What's Next For David Benavidez?
David Benavidez is targeting a bout with Callum Smith or Anthony Yarde for his next bout. Benavidez became the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion after Dmitry Bivol vacated his belt to rematch Artur Beterbiev. Benavidez secured the mandatory shot after beating David Morrell Jr. The Mexican Monster wanted Bivol next since he was the undisputed champion, […]
Is Joshua Vs. Wilder No Longer Attractive?
Eddie Hearn is keeping a close eye on Deontay Wilder’s upcoming return to the ring amid links to the Anthony Joshua fight, but do fans still want to see it? Wilder, the former WBC Heavyweight Champion, is set to face Tyrrell Herndon on June 27. He looks to bounce back from consecutive losses to Joseph […]
Harper Dominates Zimmerman; Calls Out Dubois For A Unification
Terri Harper dominated Natalie Zimmerman to retain her WBO Lightweight Title in a unanimous decision win: 99-91, 99-91 and 99-91. Harper entered the fight with one win in her last three bouts, with a point to prove. The champion delivered to secure the first defense of her title with ease. Harper pushed Zimmerman on the back […]
Parker Vs. Whyte Rematch – Should It Happen?
Talk of a Joseph Parker vs. Dillian Whyte rematch is gaining traction. Parker, the current WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion, is in line to face the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois. However, a fight with Whyte would be perfect for keeping him active. Parker’s promoter, Frank Warren, hinted that Parker might return in September. […]
Josh Taylor Vs. Ekow Essuman Key Battles
Josh Taylor boxes Ekow Essuman in a welterweight clash on Saturday as we look at how the fight could play out. Taylor moves up to 147 for the first time, looking to bounce back from his poor run of form. He has lost his last two fights against Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall. There were […]
Terri Harper Vs. Natalie Zimmermann Key Battles
Terri Harper boxes Natalie Zimmermann on May 23 as we look at how the fight could play out. Harper defends her WBO Lightweight Title for the first after she beat Rhiannon Dixon in a unanimous decision to secure the belt. It ended her poor run of form with only one win in three bouts. A […]
Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/BoxingNewsPlus/status/1925254073361567847?t=GE3v8oniVrCIFszApdHmxw&s=19) Maxi Hughes and Archie Sharp collide this Friday night in Doncaster in an all-British clash that could reshape the lightweight landscape and both of their careers. For Hughes, it’s a chance to continue his late-career aspirations and edge closer to a world title shot. For Sharp, it’s a do-or-die moment because a […]
Taylor And Essuman Size Each Other Up
Josh Taylor and Ekow Essuman held their final presser ahead of their May 24 welterweight clash. Taylor has his first fight at welterweight, having lost his last two fights at 140. Taylor suffered a defeat to Teofimo Lopez, which cost him his WBO Junior Welterweight Title. Taylor had the chance to silence his critics against Jack […]