In a shocking turn of events, the New York Athletic Commission has made the decision to ban rising boxing star Ryan Garcia for one year. The ban comes with a heavy price tag, as Garcia will be losing $1.1 million of his guaranteed purse. Additionally, the fight in which Garcia emerged victorious over Devin Haney
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Lionell Thompson’s prediction regarding the upcoming fight between David Benavidez and Artur Beterbiev is not one to be taken lightly. Thompson firmly believes that Benavidez stands no chance against the light heavyweight champion, citing Benavidez’s lack of power and conditioning. While Benavidez has dominated the super middleweight division, his transition to light heavyweight has been
After recently announcing his retirement on social media, fans are left wondering if Ryan Garcia’s decision is a genuine one or simply a result of the turmoil he has faced in recent times. With the NYSAC investigating his failed drug test and a potential long suspension looming ahead, Garcia’s abrupt retirement announcement has sparked speculation
Many boxing enthusiasts believe that former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury must avenge his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in order to cement his legacy as a true heavyweight great. The highly anticipated rematch, scheduled for December 21st, is seen as a make-or-break moment for Fury. His pride, his standing in the history books, and his
Promoter Bob Arum has thrown down the gauntlet for WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney. Arum insists that if Haney is not willing to defend his title against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin, then he should relinquish the belt altogether. This ultimatum comes in the wake of Arum’s company winning the purse bid to stage the
Promoter Bob Arum is expressing his confidence in being able to negotiate a deal for the highly anticipated lightweight unification bout between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasily Lomachenko. Despite the complexities involved in organizing such a high-profile match, Arum believes that the networks will not be an obstacle in making this fight a reality. Both
Promoter Bob Arum is hoping to see WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney face mandatory challenger Sandor Martin in the ring. Arum’s company, Top Rank, recently won the purse bid to stage this fight, and he has plans to schedule it later this year. Despite winning the purse bid, Arum expresses uncertainty about whether Haney
A double dose of fireworks is expected on the evening of August 17th in Quebec, Canada, as unbeaten super middleweight fighter Christian Mbilli prepares to face off against the tough and testing Sergiy Derevyanchenko. With both fighters known for their aggressiveness and knockout power, this matchup has all the makings of an all-out war in
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates Anthony Joshua’s next fight at Wembley in September, speculation runs rampant regarding his potential opponents. While many initially believed Daniel Dubois to be the frontrunner, the absence of any official announcement has left room for other contenders to emerge. Despite his impressive victory for the IBF interim belt, Daniel
Devin Haney has recently made headlines by announcing his plans to take a break from boxing in order to travel and enjoy his earnings. He has hinted that he may not return to the ring until Ryan Garcia’s suspension is over. This decision has raised eyebrows in the boxing community, with many speculating about the
The World Boxing Council recently elevated Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) to their full welterweight title, a move that had been anticipated for some time. Initially, the WBC had given Terence Crawford the ‘Champion in recess’ tag when he moved up to the 154-pound division. The decision to wait before awarding Barrios the full championship
Keyshawn Davis, a rising lightweight contender, has expressed his belief that IBF lightweight champion Vasily Lomachenko would not stand a chance against Gervonta “Tank” Davis if they were to face off in November. According to Keyshawn, Lomachenko, despite his impressive record, is viewed as “fragile” and past his prime. He argues that Lomachenko’s age and
Devin Haney, the WBC light welterweight champion, expressed disappointment over Matchroom Boxing’s lack of participation in the bidding process for his title defense against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. Haney was taken aback by Top Rank’s winning bid of $2.42 million, especially since Matchroom chose not to bid at all. This decision by Matchroom left Haney
Recent reports suggest that Canelo Alvarez may be facing Edgar Berlanga next in September, rather than his IBF mandatory challenger William Scull as originally anticipated. It is believed that there may have been a step-aside deal made for Scull to allow for the potential matchup between Canelo and Berlanga to take place. Salvador Rodriguez has
News has recently surfaced that Canelo Alvarez and William Scull have reached an agreement to fight later this year. Despite initial doubts and speculations, the fight between Canelo and Scull, who is the IBF mandatory challenger, is set to take place without going to purse bids. This announcement comes as a surprise to many, as