As Terence Crawford decides to vacate his WBA welterweight title, the spotlight shifts to Eimantas Stanionis, who has been elevated as the new WBA welterweight champion. This development brings hope to IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as he aims to become undisputed at 147. However, with the challenges in negotiating fights in the welterweight division,
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The boxing world was left in shock and sadness when the legendary Rocky Marciano tragically passed away at the age of 46 in a plane crash. Marciano, also known as “The Rock,” had a perfect 49-0 record and had plans to go into business with the Petronelli brothers in setting up a construction business and
Diego Pacheco will be facing off against Maciej Sulecki in a high-stakes twelve-round bout at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. This match-up has garnered a lot of attention, with Pacheco being touted as a rising star in the super middleweight division. Promoter Eddie Hearn has high hopes for Pacheco, stating that he
Diego Pacheco weighed in at 168 lbs, just slightly heavier than his opponent Maciej Sulecki who weighed in at 167.4 lbs. This close weight range suggests that both fighters are physically prepared for their upcoming 12-round headliner match, which will take place on August 31st at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Promoter
Terence Crawford, with an impressive record of 41-0 with 31 knockouts, is facing a pivotal moment in his career. His recent fights against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and IBF, WBA, and WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. have left much to be desired. His lackluster performance against Madrimov raised questions about his ability
The unification fight between IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and WBO champ Brian Norman Jr. has been called off. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Ennis will have to decide whether to defend his title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian or vacate the belt and move up to the 154-pound division. Fans are eager to
Promoter Eddie Hearn expresses uncertainty about potential discussions occurring between Canelo Alvarez and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh regarding a fight with Terence Crawford in 2025. Turki was reportedly upset that Canelo did not want to engage in talks about a matchup with Crawford, whom His Excellency holds in high regard. However, Canelo’s decision to focus
In the world of combat sports, the question of who is the most exciting fighter is one that sparks much debate and discussion. Fans of boxing, MMA, and other fighting disciplines often have differing opinions on what makes a fighter truly captivating to watch. Some prefer the technical prowess of a masterful boxer, while others
Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis, two heavyweight boxers with immense potential, were on a collision course in the early 1990s. Bowe, the 1988 silver medalist, and Lewis, the 1988 gold medalist, seemed destined to face each other in the ring. However, a series of unfortunate events and missed opportunities derailed what could have been one
Promoter Eddie Hearn recently expressed his frustration over the rejection of his offer of over $1 million for a potential unification fight between WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Hearn did not disclose the specific details of the offer for Boots Ennis. However, Team Norman Jr.’s decision to turn down the
William Zepeda, following in the footsteps of big names like Shakur Stevenson, Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury, has decided to cash in by heading to Saudi Arabia for his upcoming fight on November 16th. This move is seen as a strategic decision to secure a substantial amount of money while facing opponents who are not
Promoter Eddie Hearn has been vocal about Matchroom’s efforts to secure a unification fight between WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr and IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. According to Hearn, three offers have been sent to Norman Jr’s team, but all have been rejected. This raises questions about the strategy behind Matchroom’s offers and the
Canelo Alvarez recently made remarks about David Benavidez’s upcoming fight against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, stating that Benavidez will ultimately lose. Alvarez believes that Benavidez, who typically fought at 168, has been a weight bully by not competing in his natural weight class of 175. This shift has changed Benavidez as a fighter,
Shakur Stevenson is set to receive a staggering $5 million guaranteed purse for his upcoming title defense against Joe Cordina. This news has stirred up quite a buzz on social media, with many fans expressing their disbelief at the hefty sum. The outrage seems to stem from the perceived lack of deserving performance by Stevenson
The World Boxing Organization has mandated that current WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora must face interim champion Terence Crawford in his next bout. This decision comes after Crawford’s recent victory over Israil Madrimov, where he captured the WBA 154-lb title and interim WBO belt. Both fighters now have a 30-day negotiation window to agree