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Joe Joyce Plans A Big 2024, Wants Three Fights
Joe Joyce is ready to return from his losses to Zhilei Zhang with three fights next year. Joyce’s aura as the ‘Juggernaught’ came to an end in emphatic fashion as Zhang stopped him on two occasions. In the first fight, Joyce came in much lighter than was expected. Zhang targeted his eye, getting a stoppage […]
Ortiz Vs. Lawson Breakdown
Virgil Ortiz has his first fight over 147 against Frederick Lawson on January 6, 2024. Ortiz returns after a big health scare in the run-up to his last scheduled fight with Eimantas Stanionis. Ortiz fainted in the build-up, which meant their welterweight clash was pulled. The boxer went to hospital. Ortiz decided to move up from […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Jamaine Ortiz Confirmed For Super Bowl Week
Teofimo Lopez will make his first-ever defense of his WBO 140-pound belt against Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024. The clash takes place during Super Bowl Week from the Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Lopez secured the belt by giving Josh Taylor his first-ever loss in a comprehensive unanimous decision victory. The win made Lopez a […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Fredrick Lawson Pre-Fight Presser
Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Fredrick Lawson held their pre-fight presser in the run-up to their bout on January 6, 2024. Ortiz returns to the sport after collapsing in the build-up to his scheduled fight with Eimantas Stanionis. They were meant to square off in a welterweight clash only for Ortiz to faint and be taken to hospital. The […]
Calvin Ford Arrested On Assault Charges
Gervonta Davis’ trainer, Calvin Ford, has been arrested on assault charges. The Baltimore Banner broke the news of Ford’s arrest, which took place on December 29, 2023. The authorities took action, as the trainer was allegedly leaving the Upton Boxing Gym in Baltimore, Maryland. Ford is wanted on two counts of ‘assault with a deadly weapon.’ The incident reportedly […]
Haney Mocks Garcia For Spending Time With Mayweather – ‘Floyd Can't Save You'
Devin Haney has had a jab at Ryan Garcia for hanging out with Floyd Mayweather as both men traded words on social media. Following their recent wins, Haney and Garcia started talks for a potential fight for this year. Haney became the WBC junior welterweight champion with a dominant win over Regis Prograis in his […]
Jarrell Miller Detained On Charges Of Carjacking And Burglary
Authorities reportedly apprehended Jarrell Miller on charges of carjacking and burglary. According to ESPN, the heavyweight was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, on January 2, 2024. The fighter was taken to Broward County Jail, where he is being detained on charges of “carjacking without a firearm or weapon and burglary with assault or battery.” A bond […]
Joshua In Talks To Face Ngannou In March
Anthony Joshua is reportedly in talks with Francis Ngannou for a fight in Saudi Arabia on March 16, 2024. Joshua’s confidence is riding high following his win over Otto Wallin. The heavyweight made Wallin’s team throw in the towel after round five. The victory was Joshua’s first under Ben Davidson. The fight card was accompanied […]
Teofimo Lopez Is The Best Ahead Of Haney – Says Lopez Sr.
Teofimo Lopez Sr. has claimed that his son, Teofimo Lopez Jr., is the best fighter in the junior welterweight division ahead of Devin Haney. The comments came after Haney beat Regis Prograis to win the WBC title at 140. Haney became a two-weight world champion in his first fight at the weight class. He won […]
Ngannou Looks Back On Leaving The UFC; Cyborg Vs. Harrison Is Off
Francis Ngannou reflected on his decision to leave the UFC and join the PFL. The former UFC heavyweight champion reportedly turned down an $8 million offer from the UFC to go elsewhere. Ngannou’s decision was based on the fact he would not be an independent contractor. The contract would have limited his freedom to control […]
Ben Askren Wants Masvidal Rematch; Chimaev's Health Scare
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is ready to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC 300. Masvidal recently announced he was retiring, suggesting he could fight at UFC 300. Jake Paul suggested Masvidal would face Nate Diaz before deleting his tweet. With no confirmation over who Masvidal would face, Askren was ready to step up. Askran retired […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Fredrick Lawson: Where To Watch Info
Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Fredrick Lawson on January 6, 2024, from The Theater, Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas. Ortiz enters the fight with an undefeated record of 19-0, with 19 stoppages. He will fight at junior middleweight after struggling with the welterweight limit. This caused him to collapse in the build-up for his fight with Eimantas […]
Could Fairtex Cope with UFC Competition like Weili?
Stamp Fairtex is one of the most popular fighters in ONE Championship right now. She’s the atomweight champion and is becoming very famous for her energetic performances in and outside the ring. With the media attention growing, could she turn up in the UFC and compete against the likes of Zhang Weili? Fairtex in the […]
Pacquiao Ready to Test Himself in Exhibition against Thai Legend
Manny Pacquiao is hoping to shake off the retirement rust quickly. By the time Pacquiao takes on Thai boxing legend Buakaw Banchamek during the first quarter of 2024, he will have been away from the boxing ring for nearly three years. A strong performance against Banchamek is something Pacquiao hopes will lead to a productive […]
Hopkins and Hagler Would Make for Solid Dance Partners at Middleweight
Marvin Hagler wasn’t afraid to trade power punches. During a long run as middleweight champion, he had the skill to send nearly anyone to the canvas. Most famous for a wild fight he had with Thomas Hearns, Hagler was known as a durable champion who had a strong chin and an entertaining style. Bernard Hopkins […]
Shakur Stevenson Calls Out Emanuel Navarrete
Shakur Stevenson has called out Mexican Emanuel Navarrete for his next opponent. The WBC lightweight champion wants to banish the memories of his last performance against Edwin De Los Santos. Despite winning the vacant WBC belt, Shakur’s performance was heavily criticized. He fought on the outside for most of the fight while De Los Santos […]
Murodjon Akhmadaliev Warns Inoue – ‘I’m The Best fighter'
Murodjon Akhmadaliev has warned Naoya Inoue about facing him. Following Inoue’s win over Marlon Tapales to become the undisputed super bantamweight champion, Inoue intended to stay at 122 pounds and have three fights. His promoter mentioned three possible names that could be in the running: Luis Nery, Akhmadaliev, and John Riel Casimero. Akhmadaliev was in attendance to watch […]
Joshua's Aim Is For Big Fights Against Fury Or Usyk – Says Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn has outlined Anthony Joshua’s desire to face Tyson Fury and rematch Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy. Joshua’s stock has risen following his last performance, where he stopped Otto Wallin after five rounds. The manner of the victory was praised as Joshua stepped in with the jab and backed it up with his right […]
Wallin Thinks Joshua Can Beat Fury
Otto Wallin admits he has changed his heart over whether Tyson Fury would beat Anthony Joshua. The Swede’s comments come after having shared the ring with Joshua. The southpaw arrived into the fight confidently, with his only loss being to Fury. Wallin had secured a big win against Murat Gassiev in Russia in his last […]
Frank Warren Gives His Take On ‘The Day of Reckoning' Card
Frank Warren has given his take on ‘The Day of Reckoning’ Saudi card, including Deontay Wilder’s loss. The event was a success, given the action-packed fights on offer. Out of the eight fights, six of them were knockouts. The card also included a massive upset as Wilder lost to Joseph Parker in a one-sided unanimous […]