Since the emergence of British heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, fans have eagerly awaited the much-anticipated showdown between the two giants of boxing. The hype surrounding this potential matchup has reached unparalleled levels, with many considering it a clash of titans that is inevitable. Despite the prolonged wait, Todd DuBoef of Top Rank
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Boxing expert Paulie Malignaggi has raised concerns about unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez’s tendency to avoid top contenders and opt for easier opponents. The recent decisions made by Canelo have resulted in talented fighters like David Benavidez and David Morrell feeling overlooked and deciding to leave the super middleweight division altogether. Instead of facing
Roy Jones Jr. raises some valid concerns about Edgar Berlanga’s chances against Canelo Alvarez. The lack of top-tier opponents in Berlanga’s record certainly raises doubts about his ability to compete at the highest level. Jones Jr. points out that Berlanga’s vulnerability to shots, as evidenced by his previous fights, could be a significant disadvantage against
Daniel Dubois, known as “Dynamite,” has expressed a strong desire for redemption after his previous encounter with Oleksandr Usyk. In their last fight, which took place in Poland over a year ago, Dubois landed a body shot on Usyk that was ruled as a low blow. Despite the ruling, many believe that the shot was
In a thrilling match in Perth, Australia, Thammanoon Niyomtrong, also known as Knockout CP Freshmart, successfully defended his title as the WBA strawweight champion for the twelfth time. The fight was everything fans had hoped for, filled with intensity and closely contested rounds. Despite facing a younger and faster opponent in Alex Winwood, Niyomtrong showcased
Stanley Ketchel, a Polish immigrant born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1886, had a childhood that was tougher than tough by anyone’s standards. Growing up in Butte, Montana, Ketchel ran away from home at the tender age of 12, choosing a life as a hobo instead. He later found work as a bouncer and eventually
The landscape of boxing is constantly changing, with new talent emerging while established stars eventually retire. Commentator Tim Bradley recently expressed his concern that boxing will be “kind of dead” once Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez, and Naoya Inoue decide to hang up their gloves. However, is the sport truly doomed without these fighters, or could
On October 12th, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off in a 12-round bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Surprisingly, the fight will not be a pay-per-view event, but will instead be broadcast on ESPN+. This decision, announced by Top Rank, has stirred up some controversy in the boxing world. While
During a recent interview, Ryan Garcia made some scathing remarks about undefeated boxer Shakur Stevenson. Garcia dismissed Stevenson’s complaints about top fighters avoiding him, stating that Stevenson brings “no money to the table” and lacks offensive skills in the ring. Garcia’s criticism of Stevenson’s defensive style garnered attention from fans and fellow boxers alike. Shakur
Barry McGuigan, a former featherweight king, recently shared his admiration for Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue in his column for The Mirror. McGuigan commended Inoue’s remarkable achievements in the sport, highlighting the fact that the 31-year-old boxer has already secured world titles in four different weight classes. McGuigan went further to describe Inoue as potentially the
The boxing world was left in shock when Oscar De La Hoya announced that he would not be attending the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga fight on September 14. Instead, De La Hoya took to Instagram to declare that he would be present at a UFC event happening on the same night at the Sphere
Reportedly, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ team has sent a substantial six-figure offer to the unbeaten junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell for a potential fight later this year. This proposition may come as a surprise to many, as Conwell, at 26, is not the opponent fans would have expected Ennis to face in his debut at 154.
William Zepeda’s trainer, Jay Najar, expressed his surprise and disappointment when WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson opted to face #13 Joe Cordina on October 12th instead of setting up a match with the unbeaten #1-ranked 135-lb contender Zepeda in November. The decision caught Najar off guard as they were unaware of Shakur’s change of plans,
Brian Norman Sr., a prominent figure in the boxing world, has made some interesting accusations against boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. According to Norman Sr., Hearn is trying to manipulate the situation to get IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to vacate his title so that #3 IBF Conor Benn can become the champion instead. This
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has been making waves in the sport, establishing himself as a pound-for-pound star with his impressive performances in the ring. In his most recent fight against TJ Doheny, Inoue showcased his skills once again, securing a stoppage victory in the 7th round. Despite the win, questions are arising about when