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Jack Catterall vs Ekow Essuman: Preview & Betting Tips
British welterweight contender Jack Catterall continues his march toward another world title shot when he takes on Ekow Essuman on Saturday night. Catterall (31-2, 13 KO’s) has long been regarded as one of Britain’s most technically gifted fighters. His narrow and controversial split-decision loss to Josh Taylor in 2022 remains one of the most disputed […]
Fans React As Pacquiao Returns To Training – ‘P4P Great'
Manny Pacquiao is back in training, but there has been no agreement reached with Floyd Mayweather over a rematch, as fans reacted to his workout footage. Reports indicate that Manny is trying to finalize a rematch with Mayweather, who is currently retired, to avenge his 2015 loss. Manny came out of a 4-year retirement in […]
Don Charles On ‘Why' He Split From Dubois
Trainer Don Charles says his departure from Daniel Dubois was influenced by those around him and Dubois’ father Stanley. The split followed leaked footage showing Dubois partying hours before his stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in July, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Dubois is now reportedly with trainer Tony Sims, […]
Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua – How Does It Play Out?
Jake Paul and former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua are reportedly weeks away from facing each other next month. Paul was originally scheduled to face Gervonta Davis on November 14. However, that bout was abruptly canceled amidst Davis’ legal troubles, a civil lawsuit filed by a former partner alleging battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Paul’s […]
Adam Azim vs Kurt Scoby: Preview & Betting Tips
British boxing prodigy Adam “The Assassin” Azim returns to the ring in what promises to be the biggest test of his career so far in a showdown with the American Kurt Scoby. Azim (13-0, 10 KO’s) is one of Britain’s brightest boxing prospects and has been groomed for stardom since turning professional at just 18. […]
Pros Predict Eubank Vs. Benn 2 – ‘He's Had Better Days'
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off on November 15 in their rematch, as boxing insiders picked their winner. Eubank won the first fight via a unanimous decision, which was dominated by contentious weight stipulations. Eubank was required to make a difficult cut to 160 pounds, a mark he ultimately missed, and he also […]
Liam Paro Vs. Paddy Donovan – How Does It Play Out?
Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs) takes on Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator on January 16. The fight takes place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia, headlining the undercard of the Michael Zerafa vs. Nikita Tszyu event. Paro enters the contest on a positive note, carrying a two-fight win […]
Roy Jones Jr. To ‘Work' With Errol Spence
Roy Jones Jr. has said he will meet Errol Spence Jr. in Dallas, Texas, with a view to helping him make a return to boxing. Spence has not boxed in over two years since getting knocked out by Terence Crawford, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Welterweight Champion. He was dropped three times in […]
Sam Gilley vs Ishmael Davis: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN & The Ring The Eubank vs Benn 2 undercard features a quietly fascinating matchup between two of Britain’s most durable and technically sound fighters in Sam Gilley and Ishmael Davis for the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight titles. Gilley (18-1-1, 9 KO’s), the London-based technician has built his reputation on fundamentals; a crisp […]
Moses Itauma Vs. Jermaine Franklin – How Does It Play Out?
Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin will headline in Manchester, UK, on January 24 to mark Frank Warren’s 45 years in boxing. Itauma enters into the fight with a first-round knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in August. The WBA had mandated Moses to face their regular champion Kubrat Pulev. Pulev reportedly opted instead to pursue a bout […]
Christian Mbilli Vs. Jaime Munguia – How Does It Play Out?
Talks are reportedly underway for a super middleweight clash between WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) and Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) for early 2026. Mbilli is coming off a split draw against Lester Martinez in September. The result was a setback, having racked up four stoppage wins from his previous […]
Micky Ward On Having ‘The Fighter' Sequel
Micky Ward has revealed that there was talk of having ‘The Fighter’ sequel, which would focus on his three-fights with Arturo Gatti. The 2010 film featured Mark Wahlberg as Ward, as he starred alongside Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. Bale won (Best Supporting Actor) and Melissa Leo won (Best Supporting Actress). The film focused on […]
What's Next For Vergil Ortiz Jr.?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. secured a second-round knockout against Erickson Lubin, as we look at what could be next for him. The win meant he retained his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title, extending Ortiz’s undefeated record to 24-0. He is now in a position to face the full WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Sebastian Fundora. Naturally, the […]
Rafael Espinoza Vs. Arnold Khegai Preview
Rafael Espinoza, the WBO featherweight champion, defends his title against Arnold Khegai on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. This will be Espinoza’s first fight in his home country of Mexico since July 2023. Espinoza makes his fourth defense of the title he claimed from Robeisy Ramirez. All three of the successful defenses […]
Chris Eubank Jr. Vs. Conor Benn 2 Preview
Chris Eubank Jr. (35-3-0, 25 KOs) and Conor Benn (23-1-0, 14 KOs) rematch on November 15, as we preview this upcoming fight. In their first clash, Eubank was required to drop to 160 pounds, a weight he failed to make, and also had to adhere to a 10-pound rehydration limit. While Eubank won a unanimous […]
Vergil Ortiz Stops Erickson Lubin In Two Rounds
Vergil Ortiz Jr., the WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, stopped Erickson Lubin in just two rounds, as you can see how the fight played out live. The Ring’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 154 pounds, Ortiz, had been forced to adapt after two consecutive grueling decisions: Ortiz won the WBC Interim belt against Serhii Bohachuk last […]
Darius Fulghum Vs. David Stevens Ends In A Majority Draw
Darius Fulghum and David Stevens ended in a majority draw, 96-94 Fulghum, 95-95, 95-95, on the undercard of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin in their middleweight bout, as you can see how the fight played out. Fulghum entered the fight, having suffered the only loss of his career against Bektemir Melikuziev in May. The […]
Talks Underway For Caleb Plant Vs. Jermall Charlo
Talks are underway for a fight between Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo for a super middleweight fight in the first half of 2026. The pair have a history of bad blood ever since Plant slapped Charlo at the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford weigh-in. Plant alleged that Charlo had disrespected him in front of […]
Claressa Shields' Record Boxing Deal – What Does It Mean?
Undisputed Heavyweight Champ Claressa Shields has secured the richest contract in women’s boxing, signing a multi-fight partnership with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records that guarantees her at least $8 million. Shields could have become a free agent following her latest undisputed title defense over Lani Daniels in July. Despite reportedly fielding multiple offers, she chose […]
Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou – How Does It Play Out?
The Junior Middleweight division is reportedly set for a unification clash between WBO Champion Xander Zayas and his WBA counterpart Abass Baraou. The title bout is reportedly being finalized for January 31 for Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, fulfilling Zayas’ aim to fight in his hometown. Zayas reportedly rejected a defense against welterweight Giovanni Santillan, […]