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
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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
Eddie Hearn has raised eyebrows in the boxing world with his decision to fast-track Edgar Berlanga into a mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super-middleweight titles on September 14th. Berlanga, who boasts a perfect record of 22-0 with 14 knockouts, has only faced subpar opposition on his way to claiming the
Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Israil Madrimov, heading into the title defense of his WBA junior middleweight belt against Terence Crawford, has “no pressure” on him. This is due to the overwhelming expectation that Crawford, with his perfect record and knockout power, will easily defeat Madrimov on Saturday night. Hearn points out Crawford’s age, turning
Terence Crawford’s upcoming fight against WBC junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov is turning out to be a true test of his skills and abilities. Initially, Crawford’s second choice after failing to secure a title shot against Sebastian Fundora, Madrimov has proven to be a real threat to Crawford’s undefeated record. With a record of 10-0-1
Ismail Madrimov’s trainer, Joel Diaz, is confident in his fighter’s abilities as he predicts that Madrimov will figure out Terence Crawford by the fifth or sixth round of their upcoming match. Diaz believes that Madrimov will then be able to hurt Crawford with a significant blow during the fight set to take place on August
In a recent exhibition match in Japan, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao faced off against former kickboxer Rukiya Anpo. The bout ended in a draw after three grueling rounds, with Pacquiao taking most of the punishment. Despite the exhibition rules stating that a fight without a stoppage would be declared a draw, Pacquiao would have likely
Joe Joyce’s boxing career took a significant hit with his unexpected loss to Derek Chisora, a veteran in the sport, in a ten-round unanimous decision fight at the O2 Arena in London. This defeat marks Joyce’s third loss in his last four fights since 2023, raising questions about his future in boxing despite being a
Claressa Shields showcased her impressive hand speed and skill in a rare knockout victory over WBC female heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Shields dropped Lepage-Joanisse three times in the second round, ultimately securing a TKO victory at 1:09 of the round. However, it is crucial to note that Lepage-Joanisse did not make any adjustments to counter
The fight between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce in London was nothing short of brutal, as both fighters went toe-to-toe in a battle that left the audience at the O2 Arena on the edge of their seats. The anticipation for this matchup was high, with many expecting a damaging and intense fight, and that’s exactly