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Jermall Charlo Is Back
Jermall Charlo has returned to big-time boxing with reports he will fight on a PBC card on May 31. Reports indicate he will return on a Caleb Plant card in Las Vegas. Charlo is the former WBC Middleweight Champion. He acquired the belt after beating Brandon Adams in 2019. He made three defenses of his […]
Joshua's Next Fight Moves A Step Closer
Eddie Hearn said he would like Anthony Joshua’s next fight to be either Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury. Joshua’s next opponent is no clearer following his loss to Dubois in his last bout. Dubois dropped him numerous times as AJ suffered a shock defeat. It was a major upset since Joshua looked back to his […]
Mayer And Ryan Face Off For The First Time – ‘She Loves To Talk'
Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan faced off against each other for the first time during the fight week before they box on Saturday. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan in the previous fight to claim the belt. It was a close majority decision, but Mayer did enough to sway the judges. The build-up […]
Chisora Targets A Massive Final Fight
Derek Chisora wants a massive fight for his last bout as speculation increases over who he could face. Chisora has rolled back the years of late, securing career-best wins against Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin. He dropped both men to the canvas on his way to unanimous decision wins. The Wallin fight was his 49th […]
Sandy Ryan Unfazed By Mikaela Mayer's Trash Talk – ‘She Knows What I Can Do'
Sandy Ryan is unfazed by Mikaela Mayer’s war of words ahead of their fight on Saturday. Ryan lost the first fight via a majority decision, which was her second career loss. The defeat cost her the WBO Welterweight Title, which she had acquired after beating Terri Harper. The Mayer fight was full of controversy due […]
Usyk Could Fight Jake Paul In MMA
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has suggested he is open to facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout. Usyk has achieved everything in the sport of boxing following a remarkable 2024. He defeated Tyson Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Usyk then beat Fury in the rematch to solidify his status as the […]
De La Hoya Targets A Zepeda-Shakur Fight
Oscar De La Hoya wants to make a William Zepeda and a Shakur Stevenson fight happen. Zepeda is Shakur’s WBC mandatory. He was on course to face him for the full lightweight title. However, things took a turn when Zepeda pulled out of a prospective fight due to a hand injury. Shakur eventually moved on […]
Boxing World Mourns Livingstone Bramble's Death – ‘I’ll Miss His Smile'
Former WBA Lightweight Champion Livingstone Bramble has passed away at 64. It is the second passing in recent times that has rocked the boxing world following George Foreman’s death. Bramble left his mark on the sport with two thrilling fights against Ray Mancini, and he came out on top in both bouts. He secured a […]
Lauren Price Backs Mayer To Beat Ryan; Has Eyes On Undisputed
Lauren Price has given her take on Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan as the pair rematch this weekend. Mayer defends her WBO Welterweight Title, having beaten Ryan for it in their first fight. The first fight was marred by controversy after Mayer alleged that Ryan had taken her trainer. Meanwhile, Ryan hit back with accusations […]
Bomac Tells Canelo Crawford Beats Him – ‘I’m Not Worried'
Brian McIntyre has backed his man Terence Crawford to beat Canelo Alvarez and secure his legacy. Crawford is expected to face Canelo in September on Mexican Independence Weekend. Crawford is currently a two-weight undisputed champion, having won all the belts at 140 and 147. He is undefeated with a 41-0 record, with 31 KOs to […]
Hearn Backs Joshua's Star Power – ‘He’s The Biggest Name'
Eddie Hearn has said Anthony Joshua is still a big enough star to fight anyone. His comments were made just as speculation increases over a potential Jake Paul fight. The Problem Child recently called out Joshua, who reportedly phoned Jake about a fight. Paul is looking for a big fight after talks over a Canelo […]
Callum Simpson's Homecoming Announced Against Ivan Zucco
Callum Simpson will return to the ring on June 7, fighting Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title. Simpson will return to the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley for another homecoming, just as he did when he faced Zak Chelli. He beat Chelli via a unanimous decision in a British and Commonwealth title bout. He […]
What's Next For George Kambosos ?
George Kambosos Jr. defeated Jake Wyllie, raising question marks over his next steps. Kambosos arrived into the fight as the heavy favorite, as the pressure was on him to perform on his Matchroom Boxing debut. It was his first fight at 140 pounds after moving up from lightweight following his defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenko. Kambosos […]
What's Next For Sebastian Fundora?
Sebastian Fundora defeated Chordale Booker to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles, raising question marks over his next steps. Fundora retained his belts in a comfortable fourth-round stoppage following up on his win over Tim Tszyu last year. That extended his record to 22-1-1, making him one of the leading names in the […]
Fundora Demolishes Booker In Four Rounds
Sebastian Fundora stopped Chordale Booker in the fourth round to retain his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. It was the first successful defense of his belts, which he acquired after beating Tim Tszyu last year in a split decision. It was all one-way traffic, as Fundora established his jab early on. He backed it up […]
Kambosos Beats Wyllie, Sets Sights On IBF Champ Richardson Hitchins
George Kambosos Jr. had a successful start to his time with Matchroom Boxing, beating Jake Wyllie in a unanimous decision: 117-111, 117-111, 115-113. The fight could have troubled Kambosos since Wyllie was a last-minute replacement. Daud Yordan withdrew from the fight after suffering from illness, giving Wyllie a chance. The two fighters produced a thrilling […]
Boxing World Reacts To George Foreman's Passing – ‘Legendary Boxing Champion'
George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, as the boxing community reacts to the two-time heavyweight champion’s passing. Foreman became known for the “The Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali in 1974. That was the first loss of his career, as Ali stopped him in the eighth round. Foreman bounced back with […]
Edwards Vs. Brady Predictions – ‘He's An Absolute Tank'
Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady at UFC London this weekend as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Edwards is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, who lost his belt to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in his last fight. He was dominated in a one-sided unanimous decision loss. Prior to the fight, Edwards had been on […]
Garcia Will Only Rematch Tank At 147 – ‘He Knows Where The Money Is At'
Ryan Garcia says he will only fight Gervonta Davis at welterweight. Garcia has already fought Tank at lightweight. He agreed to a 136-pound catchweight with a 10-pound rehydration clause. He came up short in the fight, being stopped in the seventh round by a body shot. In his post-fight reaction, Garcia revealed that the weight […]
Fundora And Booker Trade Shots – ‘I Speak With My Hands'
Sebastian Fundora and Chordale Booker had plenty to say to each other ahead of their March 22 fight, as they held their final presser. Fundora makes the first defense of his WBC and WBO Junior Middleweight Titles. He arrives into the fight with a split decision win against Tim Tzsyu. It was the biggest win […]