Jarrell Miller and Jared Anderson took center stage during the final press conference, captivating the audience with their intense exchange of words. The energy they brought to the event injected a much-needed excitement into what could have been a dull affair. Both heavyweights displayed a level of showmanship that is often missing in the world
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In a surprising turn of events, promoter Eddie Hearn has predicted an upset victory for WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov over the undefeated Terence Crawford. Hearn believes that Madrimov’s “Uzbek power” will play a crucial role in handing Crawford his first defeat of his 16-year career. This bold prediction has caught the attention of
Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA/WBC/WBO heavyweight champion, has shared his thoughts on a possible mega-fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. Usyk believes that Crawford’s technical skills will play a crucial role in overcoming Canelo’s size and power. According to Usyk, Crawford is a unique fighter who can work from both sides, making him a formidable
In a recent bout at the Olympics in Paris, trans boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria faced off against Angela Carini of Italy. Khelif, who was born with XY chromosomes and identified as male, had previously been barred from boxing against women by the IBA. However, despite this, Khelif was allowed to compete against Carini in
Terence Crawford, a fighter known for his determination and skill in the ring, is gearing up for a tough battle against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov. Despite his impressive record of 40-0 with 31 knockouts, Crawford is facing criticism from those who believe he may be past his prime at 36 years old. The
David Morrell, the former WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight champion, has expressed disappointment in Canelo Alvarez’s selection of Edgar Berlanga as his next opponent for the title defense of his three super middleweight belts. Morrell believes that Canelo intentionally chose a weak opponent in Berlanga, despite the latter’s undefeated 22-0 record. He argues that Berlanga has
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and #1 ranked contender William Zepeda are currently in talks for a potential fight that could take place in October. This matchup could be included on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev card on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson, with a record of 22-0 and 10 KOs, is
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has responded to heavyweight contender Tyson Fury’s recent social media video message with a sense of camaraderie, calling Fury “my friend”. This response comes as a surprise to many, considering Usyk’s victory over Fury earlier this year. The defeat seems to have taken a toll on Fury’s confidence, with Usyk
Jared Anderson, with a record of 17-0 and 15 KOs, expressed confidence in his upcoming fight against Martin Bakole, seeing it as a sure-win situation. However, his promoter, Eddie Hearn, had a different perspective, labeling the fight as a “50-50” affair. This difference in opinion led to a discussion about a potential wager between the
As the WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and Terence Crawford made their grand arrivals in Los Angeles, the atmosphere was tense but quiet. Both fighters exuded a sense of confidence without the need for any theatrics during their face-off. Security remained on standby, although Crawford is known for his calm demeanor during such moments.
Eddie Hearn, the promoter, expresses his doubts regarding Terence Crawford’s ability to move up from his usual weight class of 147 to 154 to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA junior middleweight title. Hearn believes that every fighter has a limit to how far they can go in terms of weight classes and still perform
Shakur Stevenson recently debunked rumors spread by a popular YouTube channel claiming that a unification match between him and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was set for November 23rd. The WBC lightweight champion dismissed the news as “fake,” casting doubt on the validity of the alleged fight. Despite this, Stevenson did not confirm whether negotiations were taking
The boxing world was left in shock as footage of a trans boxer overpowering a female opponent went viral online. This incident has sparked widespread debate and outrage just ahead of the upcoming fight between Imane Khelif and Carini Angela, scheduled for Thursday. The controversy stems from Khelif’s documented male XY chromosomes, leading to questions
Terence Crawford, a skilled boxer with an impressive track record, finds himself facing Israil Madrimov in a headliner match this Saturday. However, the move up in weight and possible inactivity for Crawford raises questions about his ability to perform at his best against the powerful WBA junior middleweight champion Madrimov. The uncertainty surrounding Crawford’s age
Andy Ruiz Jr. finds himself facing questions about his commitment to the sport of boxing as he gears up to fight Jarrell Miller this Saturday night. Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed doubts about Ruiz’s motivation to win this fight, especially since he has already made a substantial amount of money in the sport. Ruiz’s journey