The news of former two-time featherweight champion Orlando Salido being involved in a serious accident that resulted in the death of a man has left the boxing world in shock. Reports indicate that Salido crashed his truck into a man’s house, causing fatal injuries to a 61-year-old man and injuring his 53-year-old wife. The extent
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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ assistant coach, Kenny Ellis, has officially declared that Ryan Garcia has blown his chance for a rematch against the undefeated superstar following a racist rant. This decision has the potential to cost Tank Davis a significant financial opportunity and could hinder his career. Ryan Garcia, known as the ‘Face of Boxing’ in
Future Hall of Famer Gennady Golovkin has expressed his openness to fighting again if the proposed Saudi Boxing League becomes a reality. Despite being 42 years old and holding a prestigious position as the president of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee, Golovkin maintains a “never say never” attitude towards a potential comeback. He seems enthusiastic about
The recent controversy surrounding boxer Ryan Garcia has sparked a heated debate within the boxing community. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has been vocal in his criticism of the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) decision to expel Garcia following his racist tirade on social media. De La Hoya believes that the WBC acted hastily and did
As expected, both William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera successfully made weight for their main event bout on Saturday night. The weigh-in took place at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the two contenders. The event is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on
Shakur Stevenson successfully weighed in for the title defense of his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan, who is looking to upset the champion. Both fighters weighed in with Stevenson at 134.1 pounds and Harutyunyan at 134.8 lbs. The face-off between the two fighters had an interesting dynamic as they smiled at each other, with
The official weigh-ins have concluded for the anticipated heavyweight battle between Alen Babic and Johnny Fisher in London. The younger Fisher, known as the “Romford Bull,” tipped the scales at 240.5 pounds, while the experienced Babic, also known as “The Savage,” weighed in at 216.4 pounds. It was no surprise that Fisher carried more weight,
The WBA has ordered a fight between newly crowned WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and former two-time champion Yuniel Dorticos. This match-up, although intriguing, would have been even more exciting if it had happened a few years ago. Ramirez, with a record of 46-1(30), is coming off a loss against Dmitry Bivol at 175
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, finds himself in a critical position, according to Teddy Atlas. Atlas suggests that Stevenson needs to have a “Floyd Mayweather moment” in order to increase his popularity within the boxing community. Drawing a parallel to Mayweather’s career, Atlas emphasizes the significance of Stevenson demonstrating his capabilities in the ring
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a standout event in the form of a unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing Martinez, who brings an exciting brand of aggression and awkward attacks to the ring. The odds might favor Ioka, but Martinez’s style could
Shawn Porter, a web host, has expressed his skepticism about the possibility of a fight between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez ever happening. According to Porter, Benavidez’s return to the super middleweight division may be in vain, as Canelo is unlikely to give him the money fight he desires. Even after a successful debut at
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is not one to shy away from calling out his competitors. His latest target is Vasily Lomachenko, whom he accuses of ducking him and being scared to face him in the ring. Despite Lomachenko’s recent impressive victory over George Kambosos Jr., Shakur remains adamant that the Ukrainian fighter is
Chris Eubank Jr. has recently been positioned as the frontrunner to face off against the undisputed super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez. This unexpected development in the boxing world has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. With an impressive record of 33-3 and 24 knockouts to his name, Eubank Jr. is proving to be
Former two-time middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs is set to face Shane Mosley Jr. in a 10-round fight at the Toyota Center in Anaheim, California. Jacobs believes that a victory in this upcoming bout will pave the way for him to secure a title shot at 168 pounds. Despite not specifying his target for a world
Shakur Stevenson claims that there is a deliberate effort to “blackball” him in the boxing world, preventing him from securing the high-profile fights he desires. Despite his allegations, it is essential to question whether there is indeed a conspiracy at play or merely a strategic avoidance of his defensive fighting style by potential opponents and