As we approach the final months of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the boxing matches that have taken place so far this year. The boxing scene in 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride, with a series of stop and starts. While the 1st quarter of the year seemed low key and underrated, the 2nd
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Eddie Hearn, the promoter, expresses confidence in Edgar Berlanga’s ability to face Canelo Alvarez without fear or intimidation. Hearn believes that Berlanga will not show respect towards the superstar Mexican fighter and will be willing to take risks in the ring. This bold and aggressive approach is seen as essential for Berlanga, who enters the
The news of Shakur Stevenson suffering a hand injury during training, resulting in the cancellation of his fight against Joe Cordina on October 12th, has disappointed boxing fans worldwide. The immediate surgery required for Shakur indicates a serious setback in his career, leaving uncertainty about his return to the ring. With the uncertainty surrounding the
As Canelo Alvarez approaches the age of 35, many boxing fans and experts alike are beginning to question the trajectory of his career. Once hailed as one of Mexico’s greatest boxers, Alvarez has struggled to maintain his dominance in the ring in recent years. His last few fights against lesser opponents have raised concerns about
In the world of boxing, sparring sessions are shrouded in secrecy. It is an unspoken rule that what goes on in the gym stays in the gym. However, every now and then, whispers of intense sparring sessions surface, causing a ripple effect in the boxing community. Recently, the sparring session between Anthony Joshua and Daniel
In Las Vegas, Canelo Alvarez made it clear that he is not coming to play around. His confidence oozed as he spoke to reporters about breaking Edgar Berlanga’s face. With a record of 61-2-2(39), Canelo is no stranger to the big stage and the pressure that comes with it. He firmly believes that his experience,
Trainer Stephen Edwards has made it clear that he believes Caleb Plant should feel insulted that it has taken Trevor McCumby 14 years to face a big-name opponent like Plant. Edwards argues that McCumby should have stepped up to face quality fighters much sooner. On the contrary, Edwards seems to forget that Plant himself has
In a highly anticipated match-up, Chris Billiam Smith will face off against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in an undisputed cruiserweight fight on November 16th. The event is set to take place at The Venue in Riyadh, marking an exciting chapter in the world of boxing. With WBO cruiserweight champion Smith going head-to-head against Ramirez, fans are
In a recent interview with Talk Sport, Dereck Chisora made some confident and bold predictions about Anthony Joshua’s future in the boxing world. Chisora, who himself has had an extensive career in the ring with 48 fights under his belt, claimed that AJ will knock out both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in their potential
In the world of boxing, knockouts are often the moments that fans remember most vividly. From Sugar Ray Robinson to Manny Pacquiao, there have been countless stunning one-punch knockouts throughout history. However, one particular fight that stands out as truly shocking and memorable is the one between Wayne Alexander and Takaloo for the WBU belt
The upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, with bookmakers heavily favoring Canelo as the clear winner. Berlanga, a talented but relatively unknown fighter, is facing daunting 18/1 odds against the Mexican superstar. Many experts believe that Berlanga stands little chance of defeating
In the world of boxing, talent alone is often not enough to propel a fighter to stardom. This is the case for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, a promising IBF welterweight champion who has caught the eye of many, including commentator Chris Algieri. Algieri believes that Ennis has the potential to become the biggest star in boxing,
There seems to be a belief among some in the boxing world that Caleb Plant’s pursuit of a rematch with Canelo Alvarez is a result of overconfidence stemming from the money he made in their first fight. Boxer Trevor McCumby, who is set to fight Plant for the WBA interim title, has criticized Plant for
Oscar De La Hoya, the former promoter of Canelo Alvarez, has caused quite a stir by labeling the upcoming fight between Canelo and Edgar Berlanga as a “snoozefest.” Not only did De La Hoya predict that the fight would flop in terms of pay-per-view buys, but he also boldly declared that it would not exceed
O’Shaquie Foster will have the opportunity to reclaim his WBC super featherweight title in a rematch against champion Robson Conceição on November 2nd at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in New York. Following his loss to Conceição on July 6th, Foster expressed bitterness and believed he deserved to win despite being dominated by the Brazilian