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Benn Could Fight In September – Says Hearn
Conor Benn could end up fighting in September after his recent suspension from UKAD was overturned. That is according to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Benn was suspended by UKAD in April after his two failed VADA tests for Clomiphene. Benn had been on course to face Chris Eubank Jr. only for the bout to […]
Figueroa Wants To Face Inoue, How Far Can ‘The Monster' Move Up?
Brandon Figueroa is keen on facing four-division champion Naoya Inoue later down the line. Inoue is a man in demand following a spectacular stoppage-win over the, then, undefeated fighter Stephen Fulton. As a result, he picked up the WBC and WBO super bantamweight belts. Thereafter, the attention turned towards an undisputed bout with Marlon Tapales. […]
Mosley Reacts To Spence's Defeat, Spence's Health And Charlo's Attempts At History
Shane Mosley has given his take on Errol Spence Jr.’s defeat to Terence Crawford. The ‘Truth’ was dominated in a bout where Crawford stopped the former unified welterweight champion in the ninth-round. Three knockdowns and the failure to make it a competitive fight raised questions over whether Spence looked strong at 147. After all, prior […]
Jake Paul Slams The State Of Influencer Boxing, Diaz Walks Out Of His Interview
Jake Paul has slammed the state of the influencer-boxing scene by urging the fighters to up their game. Paul has transformed himself ever since his first fight against Youtuber Ali Eson Gib. The victory was followed up with a step up in competition by facing former MMA stars such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and […]
McGregor And Gaethje Fire Shots, Poirier Dejected, Adesanya Praises Pereira
Conor McGregor has vowed to knockout Justin Gaethje following the latter’s second-round stoppage of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Gaethje landed a kick to the face that sent Poirier down in a spectacular fashion. Thereafter, Gaethje picked up the ‘BMF’ title, winning him many plaudits in the process. After all, Gaethje managed to get his […]
Adesanya Slams Strickland, Masvidal Looses $100,000 And More
Israel Adesanya has slammed Sean Strickland after the latter suggested that the UFC does not want them to fight. Following Dricus du Plessis’ win over Robert Whittaker, there was a suggestion the former would face Adesanya. After all, following his win, du Plessis and Adesanya had a face-off in the cage, as the anticipation over […]
The Winner Of Berlanga Vs. Mungia Could Face Canelo – Says Hearn
Eddie Hearn has revealed that the winner of a potential fight between Edgar Berlanga and Jaime Mungia could face Canelo Alvarez. A fight between Berlanga and Mungia had been in the offing for some time following the former’s win over Jason Quigley. However, differences with promotional companies did hinder that progress. Berlanga is a Matchroom […]
Crawford Stops Spence To Become Undisputed
Terence Crawford knocked down Errol Spence Jr. three times to become the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. Bud dominated his opponent in a fight where he staked his claim as the best pound-for-pound fighter. The opening round was cautious, as Crawford and Spence were downloading the information from their opponent. Spence shaded the opening […]
Mayweather And Pacquiao Voted In The Top Five Best Boxers
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have been voted in the top-five best boxers of all time. The pair’s achievements speak for themselves, as Mayweather went undefeated with a 50-0 record which included a career that lasted 21 years. In the process of doing so, ‘TBE’ became a five-division champion which included 26 straight world […]
Plant Hits Charlo Following A Huge Altercation
Caleb Plant uncharacteristically hit Jermall Charlo in the aftermath of the Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford weigh-in. The incident was a shock to say the least, given that the motivation behind it was not clear. Although that may have been the case, the two fighters have been linked with fighting each other. Following Plant’s […]
Spence Vs. Crawford Fight Predictions
Rick Ross, the American rapper, has backed Terence Crawford to beat Errol Spence Jr. on July 29th, 2023. The two fighters have had their pre-fight presser and weigh-in as all eyes turn to fight night. Crawford is the slight favorite going into the bout, but in truth, it is a fight that could swing either […]
McGregor Reacts To Gaethje’s Win, Stephen Thompson Pulls Out
Conor McGregor has reacted to Justin Gaethje’s second-round KO win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Gaethje set the octagon alight, as he landed an incredible leg kick to the face that dropped Poirier. The latter did not see it coming, as Gaethje was landing successful hooks prior to that. Gaethje’s performance won him a […]
Zhang Slams Fury For Fighting Ngannou
Zhilei Zhang has slammed Tyson Fury for choosing to fight Francis Ngannou. The ‘Gypsy King’ will face the former UFC heavyweight champion on October 28th, 2023, as Ngannou makes his boxing debut. The news arrived in the aftermath of the breakdown in talks between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the […]
Smith Vs. Eubank Jr Undercard Confirmed
The Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. undercard has been announced. The two fighters will face each other in a rematch on September 2nd, 2023, at the AO Arena, Manchester. Eubank will be aiming to gain revenge following his fourth-round TKO loss in the first fight. Reaction “I’m glad that the date is set now […]
Benn Cleared By UKAD – What's Next?
Conor Benn’s UKAD investigation is over, as the organization has cleared the boxer despite his two failed VADA tests. Benn tested positive for Clomiphene on two occasions, a substance that is known for masking steroid use. While that may have been the case, Benn denied having the substance in his system as he claimed that […]
McGregor Reacts To Sinead O’Connor's Death, Bisping Slams Jake Paul
Conor McGregor has reacted to the passing of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor. According to reports, O’Connor passed away at the age of 56 on July 29th, 2023. The reasons for the cause of death have not been revealed, but O’Connor has left an impression in both music and beyond. The singer released 10 albums including […]
Hearn Slams The AJ Criticism, Crawford's Mad Rant And Reaction
Eddie Hearn lashed out at talkSPORT journalist Jim White for his perceived favoritism of Tyson Fury at the expense of Anthony Joshua. Joshua had recently been critical of the station, as he highlighted the different narratives surrounding him and Fury. ‘AJ’ pointed out how his 12-round fight with Jermaine Franklin was criticized. In contrast, Fury […]
Brook Backs Jaron Ennis To Be The Future Of The Welterweight Division
Kell Brook has backed Jaron Ennis to be the future of the welterweight division following in the footsteps of Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. Ennis is the current IBF interim welterweight champion following his victory over Roiman Villa, where he stopped the latter in the tenth round. That put him in line to face […]
Spence Will Beat Crawford – ‘Size And Power Will Be Too Much'
Trainer Bob Santos has picked Errol Spence Jr. to beat Terence Crawford. The welterweights get ready for their undisputed showdown on July 29th, 2023. Both fighters made their grand arrivals this week, as well as making an appearance during the undercard media workouts. And as the fight edges closer, the bookies still have the Bud […]
August 2023 Boxing Schedule
August 2023 has plenty of boxing fights to keep the fans entertained in what has been a strong July month. Following the two mega fights last month, August will have a lot to live up to. Fans had just seen Errol Spence and Terence Crawford face each other, as the latter stopped the truth in […]