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Malignaggi Picks Tszyu To Beat Charlo, Ennis Reacts To Charlo's Loss
Paulie Malignaggi has picked Tim Tszyu to stop Jermell Charlo if the pair do end up facing each other. The Australian was the WBO mandatory for Charlo only for the latter to pull out of their fight due to a hand injury. In response, the American moved up two weight classes in order to face […]
Hearn Expects Bivol Back By January, Targets An Undisputed Fight With Beterbiev
Eddie Hearn remains hopeful that Dmitry Bivol will be back in the ring in January with a view to then facing Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed title at 175. The Russian has been out of the ring since his win over Zurdo Ramirez last year. However, there have been several obstacles since then that have […]
Mauricio Sulaiman Responds To Bivol's Criticism Of The WBC
In today’s boxing headlines, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has hit out at Dmitry Bivol after the latter expressed frustration towards the stance of the organization when it came to Russian fighters fighting for their belt. As of now, the WBC has prevented the boxer from fighting for its belt due to the Russian war in […]
Wood Vs. Warrington Post-Fight Comments
In some boxing news, Leigh Wood is already looking to the future following his win over Josh Warrington after claiming that he will no longer be fighting at featherweight. Wood stopped Warrington in dramatic fashion with a seventh-round stoppage after being behind at the time of the stoppage. The win kept Wood’s WBA title in […]
Evelin Bermudez Beats Kim Clavel Via A ‘Controversial' Split Decision
In some boxing news, Kim Clavel lost out the chance to become a two-time world champion after losing a split decision to Evelin Bermudez. In a bout for the IBF and WBO junior flyweight belts, Clavel came second best in a controversial decision: 98-92, 96-94, and 96-94. Bermudez-Clavel Bermudez managed to retain her titles in […]
Allen Rumored to Return At First UFC Pay-Per-View of 2024
Arnold Allen found out the hard way what happens to top prospects in the featherweight division. The latest MMA updates show that anyone who wants a shot at champion Alexander Volkanovski must find a way past Max Holloway first. Holloway, a former champion, has become one of the UFC’s top gatekeepers. Holloway earned a five-round […]
Other Brands Seeking MMA Popularity Want to Fill Void Left by Bellator
The combat sports landscape has greatly changed since the UFC burst onto the scene 30 years ago. Many different organizations have tried to challenge the UFC for supremacy in the market, but more than a few were bought up or folded. Bellator is the most recent challenger that appears headed for the annals of history. […]
Brunson Wants to Avoid Veteran UFC Fighters Struggles in PFL
Derek Brunson is closing in on 40 years old. While some fighters in MMA have held on well into their 40s, it is often with a declining profile in the sport. Brunson decided to leave the promotion after being booked at UFC 295 on Nov. 11. According to MMA breaking news, Brunson became the latest […]
Showtime’s Exit From Boxing Will Leave a Void
Boxing is a sport that doesn’t want to lose any exposure. While there are plenty of big-money fights, boxing doesn’t draw much mainstream interest outside of a handful of big title fights. There are rumors that Showtime will drop boxing in 2024. While nothing has been confirmed yet, Showtime’s potential exit from the sport will […]
Alexa Grasso Undergoes Hand Surgery – ‘What Are The Odds Huh?'
In today’s MMA latest headlines, Alexa Grasso, the UFC flyweight champion, has revealed that she has undergone hand surgery following her split draw with Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC. During the bout on Mexican Independence Day, both fighters faced each other in a high-octane bout that ended in a controversial decision. Mike Bell’s 10-8 scorecard in […]
Four Part Documentary Featuring Eubank, Benn, Lewis And Bruno Out Next Year
In some recent boxing news, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno will feature in a four-part documentary entitled ‘Four Kings’ to look back on their careers. The series will centre on the rise of the four fighters from their humble beginnings to become Britain’s most iconic boxers. And this was summed up […]
Joshua Must KO Wilder To Get Fury's Attention – Says Simon Jordan
In some heavyweight boxing news, Anthony Joshua is out of the picture when it comes to the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing following Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s fight for undisputed. That is according to Simon Jordan. The two boxers agreed a deal to secure the biggest fight in boxing, leaving Joshua in the dark […]
Froch Backs Fury To Beat Usyk – ‘The Size Of Fury Will Be A Problem'
In heavyweight boxing news, Carl Froch has backed Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in a very close fight. After months of negotiations over whether the undisputed heavyweight fight would happen, both fighters agreed to secure the biggest fight in boxing. In a tale of two undefeated fighters, their styles could not be more different. […]
Anthony Joshua Could Fight On A Eubank-Benn Card
Anthony Joshua could fight on a potential Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. card. That is according to Eddie Hearn. The Matchroom Boxing promoter is reportedly targeting a fight between Benn and Eubank Jr. in December despite the former having a legal case against him for two failed VADA tests. As of now, Benn is […]
McGregor Hints At USADA Enrollment, Cormier Questions Fury's Mindset For Ngannou
In some MMA news, Conor McGregorhas set the MMA world on fire with suggestions that he has joined the USADA testing pool. McGregor has been out of the fight game for around two years after having been beaten by Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Since then, talks over a fight with Michael Chandler have been […]
Pound for Pound MMA Royalty
There are a lot of great fighters out there in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Whether they are fighting in the UFC, PFL, ONE Championship, or at Bellator, we here at BoxingBlitz review our top five fighters across all divisions and genders right now in the sport, as of early October 2023. Sean […]
Ryan Garcia Feeling ‘Better And Stronger' For His Comeback
In some recent boxing news, Ryan Garcia has opened on his decision to fight Oscar Duarte on December 2nd, 2023. Garcia will have his first fight at 140 pounds under the direction of Derrick James following his move up from 135 pounds. This was done in the aftermath of his loss to Gervonta Davis after […]
PBC In Talks With Amazon Prime
In some recent boxing news, Al Haymon has reportedly had talks with Amazon Prime in an attempt to get a new broadcasting deal for PBC in light of reports that Showtime will exit boxing next year. According to reports, Showtime cannot rule out an exit from boxing after Stephen Espinoza responded to the rumours. In […]
Arum Reveals All On Fury-Usyk Fight Date – ‘Depends Primarily On Fury’s Condition'
In heavyweight boxing news, Bob Arum has opened up on when boxing fans can expect to see Tyson Fury take on Oleksandr Usyk. The two boxers finally put pen to paper on a deal that had been in the offing for so long. Talks over an initial fight for April at Wembley broke down as […]
Fury-Usyk Has A Two-Way-Rematch Clause, De La Hoya Defends Ryan Garcia
In some boxing news, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s upcoming undisputed fight has a two-way-rematch clause in it. That is according to Mike Coppinger. The news will be a delight for boxing fans in that they will have the chance to witness the two best heavyweights of this era going toe-to-toe twice. The initial talks […]