In a recent interview with Talk Sport, boxing legend Roy Jones shared his thoughts on the potential outcomes for Tyson Fury in his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Jones mentioned that even if Fury were to lose, the demand from British fight fans to see Fury go up against Anthony Joshua would still be substantial.
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After analyzing the comments made by YouTuber Ariel Helwani regarding Tyson Fury’s upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, it becomes clear that Fury’s skill level may not be up to par with that of his opponent. Helwani suggests that Fury’s skill set does not match well with that of Usyk, who is considered to be on
After his short stint testing the waters at 175 pounds, David Benavidez has made the decision to move back down to super middleweight. This decision might come as a surprise to some, considering his size and strength, but it raises the question of whether he has what it takes to eventually make the move up
Promoter Eddie Hearn is sounding the alarm bells for Terence Crawford as he prepares to face Israil Madrimov in a headliner match on August 3rd in Los Angeles. Hearn believes that Crawford might be underestimating the challenge he is about to face, as Madrimov packs a punch like no other opponent he has encountered in
Podcaster Ariel Helwani has raised the question of whether Canelo Alvarez should try to reclaim the Mexican Independence Day date from the UFC on September 14th. This date has been traditionally reserved for Canelo’s fights, but the UFC has recently started to stage events on the same day to capitalize on the large number of
Former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado expressed his skepticism about the potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Rosado believes that the fight doesn’t make sense for Canelo due to the lack of upside for the Mexican superstar. He argues that if Canelo were to face Crawford and come out victorious, he wouldn’t receive
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr is gearing up for a must-win fight against Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller on August 3rd in Los Angeles. However, Ruiz’s sights are set on an even bigger fight with world heavyweight ruler Oleksandr Usyk. In a recent interview with ES News, Ruiz boldly predicted that Usyk would defeat Tyson
Victor Ortiz is a name that resonates with many boxing fans, but not always for the right reasons. Most remember him for the infamous incident with Floyd Mayweather, where Ortiz headbutted Mayweather in a title fight back in 2011. This incident, followed by Mayweather’s retaliatory punch, left a lasting impression on the boxing world. Despite
Zhilei Zhang, a Chinese southpaw with an impressive professional record of 27-2-1(22), expressed his doubts about former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour. Zhang firmly believes that Joshua is avoiding a potential matchup with him in the professional boxing ring. Zhang and Joshua did face each other in
Tim Tszyu, with a record of 24-1 and 17 knockouts, is set to return to the ring for an IBF Junior middleweight title eliminator on September 21. The two potential opponents for Tszyu are Erickson Lubin and Jesus Ramos. Both fighters pose different challenges for Tszyu, who is looking to bounce back from a split
Andy Ruiz, the former unified heavyweight champion often labeled as a one-hit wonder, has recently been selected by His Excellency for the upcoming Riyadh Season event on August 3rd. While some may perceive this as a second chance for Ruiz to prove himself, the reality is far from promising. The 34-year-old fighter has been plagued
Highly regarded Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has made it clear that he will not be making the move up to the featherweight division anytime soon. Despite calls from fans for him to test himself at 126 pounds, Inoue has announced that he will stay at the super-bantamweight division for at least the next two
Former boxing champion, Tim Bradley, has come out swinging at Terence Crawford for avoiding a potential fight with rising star Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Bradley expressed his frustration with Crawford’s decision to move up to the junior middleweight division to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA title, rather than facing Ennis after capturing the undisputed welterweight
The boxing world is buzzing with controversy as former ring warrior Timothy Bradley criticizes Canelo Alvarez for not living up to the tough and brave reputation that Mexican fighters are known for. Bradley accuses Alvarez of “holding the straps hostage” and avoiding tough competition like David Benavidez. This critique strikes at the core of Alvarez’s
Jose “Pipino” Cuevas may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when discussing boxing legends, but his legacy as a devastating puncher should not be overlooked. In 1976, an 18-year-old Cuevas shocked the boxing world by defeating defending WBA welterweight champion Angel Espada with a powerful left hook that sent the champ to