Promoter Eddie Hearn is currently in the process of negotiating a deal for IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro to defend his title against Devin Haney on December 7th in Australia. This matchup has the potential to be an exciting one, as it would give Haney, a former two-division world champion, the opportunity to redeem
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Trainer Brian Norman Sr. recently revealed that a deal is on the brink of being finalized for a welterweight unification showdown between his son, Brian Norman Jr. and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on November 9th in Philadelphia. This highly anticipated match-up has been generating buzz in the boxing world, with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn also expressing
Oliver McCall, a heavyweight warrior hailing from the tough streets of Chicago, has left a lasting mark in the boxing world. Throughout his pro career from 1985 to 2019, McCall faced off against some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division such as Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Frank Bruno. With a record of
In the upcoming clash between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez, former unified light heavyweight champion Anthony Tarver sees only one possible path to victory for Berlanga. The key, according to Tarver, lies in implementing a strategy similar to the one Dmitry Bivol used to defeat Canelo in 2022. Bivol employed in-and-out attacks to dominate Canelo
Pundit Andre Ward recently argued that Terence Crawford should be considered in the mix to be the Face of Boxing, alongside Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. However, this inclusion doesn’t make sense when considering Crawford’s lack of popularity in terms of pay-per-view (PPV) buys and ticket sales. While Crawford has shown his skill in
The upcoming October 12th event featuring the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight will see Shakur Stevenson headlining the DAZN PPV. However, fans who were eagerly anticipating the Beterbiev-Bivol undisputed championship fight will now need to pay to watch Stevenson in a tune-up match against Joe Cordina, as the main event will be shown on
In a surprising turn of events, lightweight contender Maxi Hughes is boldly picking IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois to defeat Anthony Joshua by knockout in their highly anticipated headliner next month. The fight is scheduled to take place on September 21st at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. Hughes believes that the 34-year-old Joshua, who
Throughout his illustrious career, Tommy Farr engaged in 140 professional fights, an impressive feat by any standard. What sets Farr apart is his remarkable ability to withstand punches, being stopped just 6 times in his entire career. Notable opponents such as Max Baer, Jimmy Braddock, and Lou Nova all failed to knock him out, with
George Foreman and Larry Holmes, two legendary boxers from the heavyweight division, had contrasting paths in their careers. While George achieved early success with an Olympic gold medal and victories over renowned fighters like Joe Frazier in the early 1970s, Larry Holmes took a slower approach to his boxing career, turning pro in 1973 after
Julio Cesar Chavez is undeniably one of the greatest boxers in Mexican history, with an impressive legacy that includes world titles in three weight divisions. His epic battles against fellow boxing legends such as Edwin Rosario, Meldrick Taylor, and Oscar De La Hoya have solidified his status as an all-time great in the sport. However,
Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes that Terence Crawford received less praise than expected for his victory against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov due to fans comparing it to his performance against Errol Spence. There was an anticipation for Crawford to ‘annihilate’ Madrimov, creating disappointment among fans when he failed to do so. Factors that
Diego Pacheco is set to take on veteran Maciej Sulecki in a 12-round super middleweight fight this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Matchroom is fast-tracking the 23-year-old Pacheco for a shot at the world title, with hopes of facing unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez before his retirement in a
Canelo Alvarez, one of the biggest names in boxing, is still fixated on avenging his loss to light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol from 2022. Despite having a remarkable record of 61-2-2 with 39 knockouts, Canelo sees a rematch with Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) as a crucial step in cementing his legacy in the sport. The
In a highly anticipated rematch, junior bantamweights Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka have agreed to face off again on December 31st in Tokyo, Japan. This rematch comes after Martinez claimed victory in their previous bout by taking Ioka’s WBA belt at 115 pounds while retaining his IBF title. The exciting news of this rematch has
The highly anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III played out exactly as expected, with Mayweather completely dominating the less experienced Gotti. Mayweather managed to sweep all eight rounds, showcasing his superior skills and experience in the ring. Gotti, on the other hand, seemed to be outclassed throughout the fight, failing to mount