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Arturo Gatti's Bodyguard Speaks Out
The 2009 death of Arturo Gatti is back in the spotlight, as his former bodyguard and close friend, Chuck Zito, has publicly claimed Gatti was murdered and the scene was staged to look like a suicide. Zito believes the two-weight world champion was a victim of foul play when he was found dead in a […]
Haney's ‘Punch Resistance' Questioned
Eddie Hearn has confirmed the concerns of Devin Haney’s own team, revealing that his father and trainer, Bill Haney, are worried about his son’s “punch resistance” after the Ryan Garcia knockdowns. This admission comes as Haney challenges WBO Welterweight Champion Brian Norman Jr. on November 22. Norman Jr. is a knockout artist with a 28-0 […]
Does Golovkin Deserve The Hall Of Fame?
Ryan Garcia has questioned whether former unified middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin deserves a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Garcia’s comments follow after Golovkin was selected as part of the 2026 class. GGG retired with a 42-2-1 record, which included 37 KOs, making him one of the most destructive middleweights. However, Garcia felt […]
Frank Martin Vs. Rances Barthelemy – How Does It Play Out?
Frank Martin takes on former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy on October 25, serving as the lead-in to Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, as we look at how the fight could play out. Martin (18-1, 12 KOs) returns after suffering the first professional defeat of his career, a tough eighth-round knockout loss to WBA Lightweight […]
Hamza Uddin vs Paul Roberts: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/IntBoxingNews/status/1976318499401379919?t=1pO0UUVye7-74I8SxbPo4g&s=19 The flyweight division welcomes an intriguing matchup this Saturday as rising British prospect Hamza “Thriller” Uddin takes on Paul Roberts for the English flyweight title at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. Uddin (5-0, 3 KO’s) has emerged as one of Britain’s most promising flyweights. The Walsall-born boxer has carried his strong amateur foundation seamlessly […]
UFC Fight Night – Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns with a fascinating lightweight main event as former champion Charles Oliveira looks to bounce back against surging contender Mateusz Gamrot. Oliveira (35-11, 1 NC) enters this fight in need of a rebound. He appeared to be in outstanding physical and mental shape heading into his recent title shot against Ilia Topuria, but […]
UFC Fight Night – Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez: Preview & Betting Tips
Two of the UFC’s most dangerous finishers collide in a thrilling short-notice matchup as Vicente Luque welcomes Joel Alvarez to the welterweight division. Luque’s (23-11-1) experience at 170-pounds cannot be overstated. He’s battled the elite of the division over the years against fighters like Belal Muhammad, Stephen Thompson, and Tyron Woodley, and he’s consistently proven […]
Benavidez On Bivol Sparring – ‘I Hurt Him'
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez says he hurt Dmitry Bivol in sparring. Benavidez says that he sparred Bivol “a lot” around 2019, when the Mexican Monster was at 168. The WBC had ordered Bivol to face Benavidez at 175 following his undisputed light heavyweight title win over Artur Beterbiev in February. However, Bivol vacated, […]
Do We Need A Pereira Vs. Ankalaev Trilogy?
Daniel Cormier is rushing to the defense of Magomed Ankalaev after fans were skeptical of the injury claims made after the fighter’s championship loss at UFC 320 against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev’s reign as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion ended when Pereira knocked him out in the first round of their rematch. Shortly after the loss, […]
Yarde Wants Canelo – How Does It Play Out?
Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) is targeting a fight Canelo Alvarez provided he beats David Benavidez in his next fight. Yarde faces the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion in November in what will be his third title fight. Yarde previously came up short against Sergey Kovalev in August 2019, as he missed out on the WBO […]
Alex Pereira Vs. Jon Jones – How Does It Play Out?
Matt Brown has warned Alex Pereira over his plan to move up to heavyweight and challenge Jon Jones, as we look at how a fight could play out. Brown believes that Pereira’s striking is no match for Jones’s all-round game, stating that Pereira “won’t ever be ready for Jones’ wrestling.” Brown’s warning comes in the […]
Is Lamont Roach Better Off Without The Tank Rematch?
Lamont Roach feels Gervonta Davis disrespected him after not going through with their rematch, as we look at if Roach’s next move is the right one for him. Roach secured a majority draw against Tank in their March clash, a fight which he could have won. The referee’s failure to give Tank a count in […]
Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima: Preview & Betting Tips
X: @ringmagazinehttps://x.com/ringmagazine/status/1975727990270271991 Jaron “Boots” Ennis returns to the ring on Saturday, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, taking on Uisma Lima in his long-awaited debut at 154-pounds. This should be a showcase for one of boxing’s most gifted talents, Ennis (34-0, 30 KO’s), but it’s hard to ignore the growing frustration among fans over […]
UFC Fight Night – Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1957620973055721638?t=4mbYEb43f6UMndku-u6hTg&s=19 The bantamweight division welcomes an intriguing bout this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Rio, where former flyweight champion Deiveson “Figgy” Figueiredo returns from injury to face rising contender Montel Jackson. It wasn’t long ago that Figueiredo (24-3-1) was one of the most feared finishers in the sport with his destructive blend of […]
Boxing World Mourns Tragic Loss of Arturo Gatti's Son
Boxing fans are in shock following the tragic death of Arturo Gatti Jr., the teenage son of Hall of Fame fighter Arturo Gatti. The 17-year-old promising boxer was reportedly found dead in an apartment in Mexico, where he had been living with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, in circumstances that immediately triggered painful memories of his […]
Oliveira Calls Out McGregor For A White House Fight
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira is making his intentions known, campaigning for a dream fight against Conor McGregor at the “UFC White House” event next June. Oliveira, who is set to face Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Rio this weekend, is targeting the big fight despite his recent loss. Charles was knocked […]
David Benavidez's 2026 Hitlist
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is targeting fights against Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol if he beats Anthony Yarde in his next fight. Benavidez is set to defend his WBC belt on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mexican Monster became the champion after Dmitry Bivol chose to vacate his […]
Was Canelo Vs. Crawford A Success?
Dana White was happy with Zuffa Boxing’s first event, as Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to become the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. White co-promoted the event, which saw history being made, as Crawford became the first male to achieve undisputed in three-weight classes. The event set a record for being the third-highest gate, generating over […]
Should UFC Rio Go Ahead After ‘Health' Warning?
UFC staff heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for this weekend’s fight card have received a serious health warning: do not consume alcohol. The warning comes in response to a public health crisis following a wave of poisonings linked to contaminated spirits, including brands of vodka, whiskey, and gin. So far, the crisis has resulted […]
Dave Allen vs Arslanbek Makhmudov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing & DAZN. Dave Allen squares off against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in what is set to be an electric main event. “The White Rhino” Allen (24-7-2, 19 KO’s) has become something of a cult figure in British boxing because he is beloved for his toughness, […]