During a recent interview with IFL TV, promoter Eddie Hearn discussed the upcoming light heavyweight unification battle between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, scheduled for October 12 in Riyadh. Hearn hinted at a “really good undercard,” following the trend of high-quality undercards that have become synonymous with events backed by Saudi financiers. The consistent delivery
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The boxing world is abuzz with excitement as WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and former IBF 130-lb champion Joe Cordina are currently in talks for a potential fight. This matchup has the potential to be a thrilling showdown between two talented fighters from different weight classes. Early Discussions Confirmed Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that
Promoter Eddie Hearn still believes that Israil Madrimov is the best fighter at 154 pounds, despite a controversial loss to pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford. According to Hearn, many people still consider Madrimov to be the number two fighter in the division, as he came very close to defeating Crawford in their headliner match at the
Promoter Eddie Hearn has recently announced that IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been mandated by the sanctioning body to defend his title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian in a rematch. This decision has left Hearn feeling less than thrilled, as he views this fight as a step backwards rather than a step towards
The first fight between British heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke ended in a draw, leaving both fighters eager for a rematch. The British Boxing Board of Control has announced that the two fighters have agreed to face each other again, with the date and venue yet to be determined. In their previous bout, Wardley
Julio Cesar Chavez, the Mexican boxing legend, is set to be the star of a new reality show on Disney +, titled ‘Los Chavez.’ This show will provide viewers with a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the life of the former multi-weight champion and his family. The six-week series will showcase the ups and
Richard Torrez, the 2020 Olympic silver medal winner, is set to face Joey Dawejko in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout on September 20th. Dawejko, known for his toughness and experience in the ring, will provide a significant challenge for Torrez as he looks to test the young prospect’s skills and abilities. Torrez, boasting a perfect
Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis has raised some serious concerns about Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s readiness to face Terence Crawford next based on his recent performance against Sergii Bohachuk. Bozy believes that Vergil’s tendency to load up on his punches in search of knockouts is a major flaw in his game. Additionally, the fact that he becomes
Former light heavyweight world title challenger John Scully organized his latest Amateur Boxers Reunion at Diamante’s Bar, located near the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event brought together legendary boxers from different eras, creating a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and shared memories. The venue was filled with stories of past glories,
Vergil Ortiz Jr’s recent fight against Serhi Bohachuk resulted in a controversial win for Ortiz. Despite being dropped twice, hurt multiple times, and seemingly losing six of the twelve rounds, Ortiz managed to pull off a 12-round majority decision victory. Many fans and critics alike believe that Ortiz should have actually lost the fight, and
Nick Ball, the undefeated WBA featherweight champion, is set to headline a homecoming card in Liverpool soon, according to his promoter Frank Warren. This is an exciting development for boxing fans, as Ball has proven to be a great value-for-money fighter in the ring. His recent victory over Raymond Ford to claim the WBA belt
Edgar Berlanga has expressed his willingness to face David Benavidez in the ring, but only if Benavidez drops back down to the super middleweight division after his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga, who is set to take on Canelo on September 14th, views Benavidez as envious and critical, referring to him as a “Crab”
In the 1970s, George Foreman’s reputation as a dominant force in the boxing world was solidified after his devastating KO defeat at the hands of Muhammad Ali. On this day in 1976, Foreman showcased his incredible power against a tough opponent, Scott LeDoux. Trained by Gil Clancy, Foreman had learned to pace himself in the
Edgar Berlanga is confident that he possesses the most powerful punch that Canelo Alvarez has ever faced. He boldly rates his power above that of past Canelo opponents like Gennadiy Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Sergey Kovalev, and Dmitry Bivol. Berlanga claims to have knocked out heavyweights in sparring sessions, showcasing his belief in his punching prowess.
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is enthusiastic about the prospect of putting together a mega-card that would feature Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda on the same night. However, the excitement surrounding this potential matchup has been overshadowed by controversy. Following Ortiz’s controversial victory over WBC interim