In recent years, the sport of boxing in Japan has been gaining tremendous momentum. From the rise of little giants like Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani, and Kensiro Teraji to the hosting of stacked cards in Tokyo, Japanese boxing has captured the attention of fans around the world. The upcoming event at the legendary Ariake Arena
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Recently, Julio Cesar Chavez, a Mexican boxing legend, posted a mock fight poster on social media, creating buzz among fans about a potential matchup between himself and Floyd Mayweather. The advertisement detailed a date and venue for the bout, scheduled for September 16 in Las Vegas. Despite the unlikelihood of this fight due to the
Dennis Andries, born in Georgetown, Guyana, had a challenging beginning to his professional boxing career upon moving to the UK at a young age. With a tough but raw and ungainly style, Andries faced setbacks, losing six of his first 21 fights and boxing to a draw. Despite his early struggles, Andries continued to persevere,
The heavyweight division of the 2000s is often considered a controversial period in the world of boxing. After the dominance of stars like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in the 90s, the 2000s introduced a new generation of fighters. The emergence of the Klitschko Brothers – Wladimir and Vitali – brought a sense of excitement
There has been talk of a potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios in December. Both matchups are raising eyebrows due to the questionable choice of opponents for both Spence and Pacquiao. Spence and Pacquiao are considered to be ring-worn at this point in their careers, making them
In a recent interview, Edgar Berlanga made bold claims about being the fighter that fans are eager to see take over the super middleweight division. At just 27 years old, Berlanga feels confident in his abilities and believes he can dethrone the long-time champion, Canelo Alvarez. With a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, Berlanga
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight titleholder, has been criticized heavily for his decision to defend his title against Joe Cordina in his upcoming fight on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Many boxing fans, including Gervonta Davis’ assistant coach Kenny Ellis, have mocked the choice of opponent, calling it a “huge” fight. However, the backlash
Bryant Jennings, the former world heavyweight title contender, is gearing up for his comeback fight this Saturday night in his hometown of Philadelphia. After a long hiatus since his loss to Joe Joyce in 2019, the 39-year-old fighter is ready to step back into the ring at 40 years old next month. Jennings, with a
Martin Bakole, fresh from his impressive victory over Jared Anderson, is eager to step into the ring with Zhilei Zhang in December. Speaking to Sky Sports, Bakole expressed his desire to face Zhang in front of his home fans in China. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, with Bakole determined to showcase his
Exciting news has emerged in the world of boxing as His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has announced Serhii Bohachuk will be added to the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk II card on December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This addition brings anticipation and speculation about Bohachuk’s opponent, which is yet to be revealed. One of the
Matchroom Boxing recently revealed the full undercard for the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry light heavyweight clash scheduled for October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV, has stirred up mixed reactions among boxing fans and critics alike. WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson finds himself in an
Unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez is gearing up to face underdog challenger Edgar Berlanga on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 KOs, is venturing into uncharted territory as he steps up to face the superstar Canelo, who boasts a record of 61-2-2 with
The upcoming exhibition rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III is set to be the highlight of the weekend’s boxing schedule. After the chaos that ensued during their first bout, with Gotti III being disqualified and a mass brawl erupting, the tension leading up to this rematch is palpable. Gotti III sees this fight
Alfonso Gomez, known for his appearance on the popular boxing reality show ‘The Contender,’ has announced his comeback to the ring at the age of 43. Gomez, who has faced notable opponents such as Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and the late Arturo Gatti, last fought in 2015 when he emerged victorious against Yoshihiro Kamegai. Hailing
Mairis Briedis, a former three-time cruiserweight champion hailing from Latvia, has recently announced his retirement from the ring. With a sterling record of 28-3(20), Briedis has proven himself to be one of the toughest and most skilled cruiserweight warriors of recent times. Over the course of his nearly 15-year professional career, Briedis faced off against