Raymond Muratalla (20-0, 16 KOs) and Tevin Farmer (33-5-1, 8 KOs) are set to face off in the main event this Saturday night in a ten-round lightweight contest at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The fight, originally planned to be the co-main event, was elevated to the top spot
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The IBF welterweight Champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and his opponent David Avanesyan successfully made weight at the weigh-in, setting the stage for their upcoming battle on DAZN. The intensity was palpable as Ennis, 27, stared down Avanesyan, sending a clear message that he meant business for their fight at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Moses Itauma, an unbeaten British heavyweight prospect, has been making a name for himself in the boxing world even before turning professional. His impressive performance has caught the attention of many, including former featherweight champion Barry McGuigan. McGuigan recently praised Itauma for his natural ability and compared him to heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis. At just
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis appeared visibly fatigued during the final press conference leading up to his fight with David Avanesyan. The toll of making weight to defend his IBF welterweight title at 147 pounds seemed to have taken a significant toll on him. Despite claiming to feel strong, Ennis looked weakened and drained during media interactions,
This Saturday night, boxing fans will witness the long-awaited return of Jaron Ennis to the ring. However, this time it will be more than just a regular fight for the young prospect from Philadelphia. Ennis recently faced some off-ring issues regarding his representation, but he has now signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sports, marking a
Promoter Eddie Hearn is considering signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable, but he seems to have reservations about Shakur’s marketability. Hearn emphasizes the importance of avoiding long-term deals without guaranteed fights, indicating his concern about potential financial losses if Shakur fails to attract viewers or bring in new subscribers to DAZN. Hearn’s
Promoter Bob Arum has big plans for IBF/WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly if he emerges victorious in his upcoming fight against Andrei Mikhailovich. Arum hopes to set up unification fights between Janibek and the other belt-holders at 160, including WBC champion Carlos Adames and WBA champion Erislandy Lara. The goal is for Janibek, 31, to
In the upcoming IBF welterweight championship bout between Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and David Avanesyan, Ennis’ trainer and father, Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis, has made a bold prediction. He confidently states that Avanesyan won’t last past the fourth round in their fight scheduled for July 13th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Bozy Ennis believes that
Arturo Gatti was a fighter who burned brighter than any other during his time. He thrilled fans with his undiluted, raw fighting style, leaving them craving more every time they saw him in the ring. Gatti’s tragic and mysterious death 15 years ago still haunts the boxing world, with many unanswered questions remaining about the
The highly anticipated match between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov on August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles has sparked a lot of excitement among boxing fans. However, the PPV prices for the event have raised some eyebrows, with fans expressing their concerns on social media about the cost of watching the fight.
Naoya Inoue, also known as the ‘Monster’, has recently announced his decision to defend his four 122-lb titles against TJ Doheny in his hometown of Tokyo, Japan. This choice has sparked a significant backlash from fans on social media, who are displeased with the Japanese star’s opponent selection. Many view Doheny as past his prime
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is setting his sights on Shakur Stevenson, hoping to lure him into signing with his promotion company. Stevenson, who is considered one of the most talked-about fighters in the world, recently turned down a $15 million offer from Top Rank. Hearn is confident that he can make Stevenson a star, offering
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he suffered injuries to both of his hands during his fight against Artem Harutyunyan in Newark. Despite emerging victorious and retaining his WBC lightweight title, Stevenson’s performance was lackluster, leaving many fans disappointed. The fact that Shakur only mentioned his hand injuries after the fight has raised suspicions among critics.
Recently, Evander Holyfield, the legendary four-time heavyweight champion, participated in a rapid-fire interview where he was asked to choose winners in fantasy matchups between famous boxers. Holyfield’s quick responses have sparked debates among fight fans about who would truly come out on top in these dream fights. Among the various matchups presented to Holyfield, his
Super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman from Australia took a major risk by accepting a fight before his mandatory shot at 122-pound king Naoya Inoue. Despite the gamble, Goodman emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against fellow unbeaten Chainoi Worawut of Thailand in Wollongong. This decision ultimately paid off for Goodman, as he secured a wide 12-round