Eddie Hearn believes that Ryan Garcia’s power played a significant role in his victory over Devin Haney. Hearn expressed that Ryan’s ability to hurt Haney during the fight was ultimately what led to his success. Despite the decision being overturned by the New York Commission, the damage inflicted by Ryan was evident to all who
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William Zepeda, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 27 knockouts, is looking to challenge Shakur Stevenson for his WBC lightweight title in February. As Stevenson’s next potential opponent, Zepeda is considered to be the most formidable challenger of Stevenson’s career. This fight will serve as a crucial stepping stone for Stevenson before a potential
Promoter Eddie Hearn reveals that his offers to the three welterweight champions were turned down for potential unification bouts. Despite the rejections, Hearn remains optimistic about arranging a fight for IBF welterweight champion Boots. If the fight against WBO champ Brian Norman Jr. doesn’t materialize, Boots is likely to face his IBF mandatory Karen Chukhadzhian
Promoter Eddie Hearn recently announced signing Shakur Stevenson to a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. This deal will feature Shakur defending his WBC lightweight title against Joe Cordina, followed potentially by a match against William Zepeda in early 2025. Hearn has expressed interest in matching Shakur against Gervonta Davis in the summer of the following
Don Charles, a well-respected boxing trainer, made headlines recently when he compared his fighter Daniel Dubois to the legendary Muhammad Ali. This comparison was not taken lightly by many in the boxing world, with some calling it ridiculous and far-fetched. While Charles may have been trying to build hype and confidence in his fighter, the
David Benavidez, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, is set to make his return to the ring on December 14th. His promoter, Sampson Lewkowic, has mentioned that the purpose of this fight is to prepare Benavidez for a potential challenge against the winner of the upcoming undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Despite
Matchroom’s recent signing of WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for his upcoming fight against Joe Cordina raises questions about the nature of the promotional deal. Promoter Eddie Hearn has been tight-lipped about whether this is a one-fight arrangement or a long-term commitment. Given Stevenson’s recent performances, it may be prudent for Hearn to focus on
After WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.’s father and trainer, Brian Sr., reached out to IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and his promoter Eddie Hearn expressing interest in a unification fight, it seemed like an exciting opportunity for both fighters to showcase their skills and unify the division. However, a failure to communicate effectively led
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
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