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Who Will Canelo Fight Next?
Canelo Alvarez will aim for a big 2025 as we look at who he could face next. Canelo is the Unified Super Middleweight Champion. He boxed twice in 2024, beating Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga with comfortable unanimous decision wins. But he is no longer the undisputed champion after he chose to vacate his IBF […]
Pacquiao Jr. May Fight On A Card Headlined By His Father
Manny Pacquiao Jr. could end up fighting on a potential card headlined by his father, Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is being linked with a fight against the WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. Pacman has not boxed professionally since his 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas. Since his retirement, he has had exhibitions against DK Yoo and Rukiya […]
Haney Accuses Fighters Of Ducking; Bradley Tells Devin Go Back To Mexico
Devin Haney left a cryptic message, suggesting that a fighter was ducking him. Haney has not boxed since his no-contest against Ryan Garcia in April. He lost a majority decision, only for it to be overturned once Ryan failed VADA tests for Ostarine. The findings also meant Garcia received a year ban, meaning he cannot […]
Malik Scott Teases Wilder's Return – ‘The Ability Is There'
Malik Scott says Deontay Wilder should be back in the ring this year Wilder is experiencing the worst form of his career. He has suffered two losses in a row, losing to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. The Parker loss saw Wilder win only a single round on the scorecards. His jab and right hand […]
Ryan Garcia's Wrist Surgery Delays Fight
Ryan Garcia will have wrist surgery, which has delayed his exhibition fight with Rukiya Anpo. The pair were set to face each other in December at a contracted weight of 153 pounds. They already held two press conferences. Anpo had shown his intentions by pushing Garcia, showing he meant business. Garcia also had plenty to […]
Tim Tszyu Eyes Redemption In 2025 – ‘Chase Greatness'
Tim Tszyu has aspirations for a big 2025 following a poor 2024. Tsyzu entered 2024 as the WBO Junior Middleweight Champion. He was undefeated and on the cusp of unifying the division. He faced Sebastian Fundora in a title defense. The vacant WBC belt was on the line, giving Tszyu all the more reasons to […]
Bill Haney Desperate For Haney vs. Garcia Rematch – ‘We Do It For The People'
Bill Haney is pushing desperately to secure a Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia rematch. Their first clash took place in April 2024. The fight was marred by lots of controversy. Garcia missed the 140-pound weight by over three pounds. Haney agreed to go ahead with the fight after Garcia paid him $1.5 million. Garcia’s behavior […]
Fight of the Year: Artur Beterbiev Squeaked by Dmitry Bivol to Claim Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship
The most discussed boxing match of the year, in terms of casual interest, was the fight that brought Mike Tyson out of retirement to see him square off against Jake Paul. With the issues with the broadcast on Netflix, plus Tyson’s issues with age wearing away his skills, the fight turned out to be a […]
Usyk Will Take A Long Break After Fury Win
Oleksandr Usyk is taking an extended break from boxing following his second victory over Tyson Fury. Usyk defeated Fury in a unanimous decision to keep his unified heavyweight belts. It was the second time he had beaten Fury in a year, giving the latter his second career defeat. All three judges had it unanimous at […]
Canelo Says He Is Ready For Crawford – ‘I’m In, Easy Fight, Easy Money'
Canelo Alvarez says he is ready to fight Terence Crawford following the latter’s last performance. Canelo has been linked with a fight against Crawford at 168 pounds, which would require Bud to jump up two weight classes from 154. Alvarez initially dismissed the fight by saying he would get no credit for defeating Crawford, who […]
Claressa Shields Says She Beats Jake Paul – ‘The Strongest Man Doesn’t Win All Fights'
Claressa Shields says she is confident about beating Jake Paul. Shields has achieved everything in women’s boxing. She is a three-weight undisputed champion, conquering the 154-168 pound divisions. Shields has also won titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight, making her a five-weight world champion. She has labeled herself the ‘GWOAT’, putting her in the conversation […]
De La Hoya Eyes 5v5 Card With Hearn – ‘Preparing Some Big Things In 2025'
Oscar De La Hoya wants to do a 5 vs. 5 card with Eddie Hearn, as talks have begun. The concept was introduced by the Saudis, which involves competing promoters putting five of their best boxers against each other to see who comes out victorious. There has been one instance of this when Hearn took […]
Hearn: Joshua Plans On Fighting Fury And Dubois
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua plans to return to the ring in May or June for two big fights. Joshua suffered a fifth-round stoppage loss against Daniel Dubois in his last fight. He was dropped three times, which was arguably one of the worst performances of his career. The defeat meant he missed out on […]
Canelo Haunted By The Mayweather Loss – ‘That Little Thorn'
Canelo Alvarez has admitted that the Floyd Mayweather loss still haunts him. Canelo experienced his first defeat, losing a majority decision. While it was declared a majority decision, Mayweather outclassed him. Canelo entered the ring as a rising star who was only 22. Since then, Canelo has achieved massive success. He is a four-division world […]
Jermell Charlo Eager To Return To The Ring Next Year – ‘Give Me The Best'
Jermell Charlo is desperate to return to the ring next year. Charlo has not boxed since losing to Canelo Alvarez last year. He moved up two weight classes from 154 pounds to take that fight. The former Undisputed Junior Middleweight Champion struggled, losing via a one-sided unanimous decision. He then had a chance to return […]
Has Lomachenko Retired? – ‘It Was Like A Goodbye Photo'
Vasiliy Lomachenko will make a decision about his future soon. The 36-year-old could retire from the sport. Lomachenko is a three-weight world champion, making him a contender to be a future Hall of Famer. However, he has not achieved the biggest prize in the sport by becoming undisputed. He missed out on that mantle after losing […]
Pacquiao Jr. Ready To Turn Pro – ‘He Will Do Well'
Manny Pacquiao’s son, Manny Pacquiao Jr., will turn professional. The news means Pacquiao Jr. will aim to follow in his father’s footsteps, who is considered one of the best fighters ever. Pacquiao won titles in eight weight classes, serving thrilling fights like the Juan Manuel Marquez bouts. He was known for having one of the […]
Haney Vs. Garcia Rematch Unlikely; Ennis And Lopez More Likely
Oscar De La Hoya does not see a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. The first fight created mass controversy. Garcia failed to make the 140-pound limit by coming in over three pounds. Ryan then beat Haney in a massive upset, dropping him three times on the way to a majority decision. But the […]
Benavidez Will KO Canelo – ‘Those Are The Facts'
Oscar De La Hoya is confident David Benavidez will knock out Canelo Alvarez. That is the biggest Mexican fight that can be made, but so far, there are no signs of it happening. Benavidez was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for over two years. That put him in a position to fight Canelo when […]
Is Floyd Schofield Ready For Shakur?
Floyd Schofield faces a tough test when he takes on Shakur Stevenson on February 22. That is according to Oscar De La Hoya. Schofield is 22 and enters the fight with an undefeated 18-0 record. It is his first world title shot after having come through his last fight against Rene Tellez Giron. He got […]