The towering Chinese southpaw heavyweight Zhilei Zhang has been vocal about his desire to face Anthony Joshua in the ring. However, it seems that Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn are not interested in making that fight happen anytime soon. Zhang and Joshua have a history, having fought as amateurs in the 2012 Olympics where
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Canelo Alvarez recently took a stand against Turki Alalshikh’s offer for a fight against Terence Crawford and his comments about the Riyadh Season-sponsored UFC event happening on the same night as Canelo’s upcoming match against Edgar Berlanga. Canelo expressed his frustration with Turki’s remarks about competing with his Mexican Independence Day event on September 14th
Caleb Plant recently offered advice to Edgar Berlanga ahead of his fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. He emphasized the importance of focusing on Canelo rather than allowing distractions to take over, as demonstrated during their press conference in Los Angeles. During the press conference, Berlanga engaged in a war of words with former
Trainer Teofimo Lopez Sr. has not held back in his assessment of Edgar Berlanga’s upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. He believes that Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, lacks the necessary experience to face a fighter of Canelo’s caliber. Lopez Sr. points out that Berlanga’s promoters at Top Rank and Matchroom have
The Los Angeles press conference took an unexpected turn when challenger Edgar Berlanga lost his cool and attempted to physically confront unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Security had to swiftly intervene to prevent a potential altercation from escalating into a full-blown brawl. Berlanga’s outburst not only involved aggressive movements but also a barrage of
In a heartbreaking turn of events, GB boxer Lewis Richardson was defeated in the 71KG semi-final in Paris by Mexico’s Marco Alonso Verde. This loss means that Team GB will be leaving France with only one medal, a bronze for the 27-year-old Richardson. Despite the disappointment of not securing a place in the final, Richardson
During a recent appearance on the Sways Universe podcast, Canelo Alvarez discussed facing a range of opponents throughout his career. When asked about the hardest hitter he had ever encountered in the ring, Canelo surprised many by citing James Kirkland as the most powerful puncher he had faced. Despite his short-lived fight against Canelo in
The potential clash between George Foreman and Mike Tyson in 1990 remains one of the most intriguing and debated topics in boxing history. Both men, carrying lethal punching power, were set to co-headline a card in September of that year with the intention of facing each other in December. However, for reasons unknown, the fight
In a recent social media announcement, Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi money man behind several high-profile boxing events, revealed that he is no longer interested in making the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight happen. This decision comes at a time when Canelo and Edgar Berlanga are gearing up for their September showdown. Instead of pursuing
Boxing commentator Tim Bradley recently made some bold claims about Terence Crawford’s dominating victory over Israil Madrimov. According to Bradley, Crawford completely schooled Madrimov, but the boxing public seems to disagree with this assessment. While Bradley and Shawn Porter may see the fight in one light, it’s important to consider the perspectives of the millions
The recently announced undercard for Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga has sparked mixed reactions from fans. While some fans are excited about the lineup, there is a significant portion that deems it not compelling enough to draw attention away from the UFC event on the same date. This mixed reaction suggests that the
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed his doubts about the possibility of Terence Crawford granting former WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov a rematch after a hard-fought but controversial 12-round unanimous decision victory. Hearn believes that Crawford faced the toughest challenge of his career against Madrimov and was fortunate to escape with the win. Crawford, with
The recent induction of Turki Alalshikh into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame has sparked controversy among fans and critics. While Alalshikh has certainly made a significant contribution to the sport with his financial support and the stacked fight cards he has brought to fans, many argue that his induction has come too soon. Despite
As Terence Crawford basks in the glory of becoming a four-weight world champion, fans eagerly await news of his next opponent. The possibility of a historic showdown with Canelo Alvarez looms large, with both fighters expressing interest in the matchup. However, the key factor seems to be the financial terms, as Crawford has made it
The recent victory of Super Featherweight contender Jordan “Shortdog” White over former world title challenger Jason “El Alacrancito” Sanchez has solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in the 130-pound division. Despite a comfortable win with official scores of 97-93 and 99-91, there are still areas of improvement for White to explore.