Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to face WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk in his upcoming fight, and he acknowledges that he cannot afford to overlook his opponent. In the world of boxing, it is crucial for fighters to focus on the task at hand and not get ahead of themselves by looking towards
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In a stunning display of power and precision, Junto Nakatini knocked out Vincent Astrolabio in the first round of their WBC bantamweight title fight in Tokyo, Japan. The defending champion landed a brutal straight left hand to Astrolabio’s midsection, sending him to the canvas in agony. With no hope of getting up, the fight was
Welterweight Alexis Rocha recently showcased a different approach in his fight against Santiago Dominquez, opting to box his way to a ten-round unanimous decision victory at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Despite the wide scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 99-91 in his favor, it was evident that Rocha had to adapt his style to secure
The highly anticipated unification fight between lightweight champions Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasiliy Lomachenko is currently on hold. Lomachenko’s manager, Egis Klimas, has disclosed that Lomachenko lacks the motivation to engage in a bout with WBA champion Tank Davis at the moment. Without the drive to prepare and train for the fight, Lomachenko’s disinterest poses
Keyshawn Davis and Ryan Garcia took to Instagram live to hilariously roast Teofimo Lopez, highlighting his eccentric behavior and reluctance to face certain opponents. This banter stemmed from Davis’ unsuccessful attempts to secure a fight against Teofimo for the WBO light welterweight title, despite making numerous callouts. During the live stream, Davis sought the support
In a recent interview with Talk Sport, boxing legend Roy Jones shared his thoughts on the potential outcomes for Tyson Fury in his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Jones mentioned that even if Fury were to lose, the demand from British fight fans to see Fury go up against Anthony Joshua would still be substantial.
After analyzing the comments made by YouTuber Ariel Helwani regarding Tyson Fury’s upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, it becomes clear that Fury’s skill level may not be up to par with that of his opponent. Helwani suggests that Fury’s skill set does not match well with that of Usyk, who is considered to be on
After his short stint testing the waters at 175 pounds, David Benavidez has made the decision to move back down to super middleweight. This decision might come as a surprise to some, considering his size and strength, but it raises the question of whether he has what it takes to eventually make the move up
Promoter Eddie Hearn is sounding the alarm bells for Terence Crawford as he prepares to face Israil Madrimov in a headliner match on August 3rd in Los Angeles. Hearn believes that Crawford might be underestimating the challenge he is about to face, as Madrimov packs a punch like no other opponent he has encountered in
Podcaster Ariel Helwani has raised the question of whether Canelo Alvarez should try to reclaim the Mexican Independence Day date from the UFC on September 14th. This date has been traditionally reserved for Canelo’s fights, but the UFC has recently started to stage events on the same day to capitalize on the large number of
Former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado expressed his skepticism about the potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Rosado believes that the fight doesn’t make sense for Canelo due to the lack of upside for the Mexican superstar. He argues that if Canelo were to face Crawford and come out victorious, he wouldn’t receive
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr is gearing up for a must-win fight against Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller on August 3rd in Los Angeles. However, Ruiz’s sights are set on an even bigger fight with world heavyweight ruler Oleksandr Usyk. In a recent interview with ES News, Ruiz boldly predicted that Usyk would defeat Tyson
Victor Ortiz is a name that resonates with many boxing fans, but not always for the right reasons. Most remember him for the infamous incident with Floyd Mayweather, where Ortiz headbutted Mayweather in a title fight back in 2011. This incident, followed by Mayweather’s retaliatory punch, left a lasting impression on the boxing world. Despite
Zhilei Zhang, a Chinese southpaw with an impressive professional record of 27-2-1(22), expressed his doubts about former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour. Zhang firmly believes that Joshua is avoiding a potential matchup with him in the professional boxing ring. Zhang and Joshua did face each other in
Tim Tszyu, with a record of 24-1 and 17 knockouts, is set to return to the ring for an IBF Junior middleweight title eliminator on September 21. The two potential opponents for Tszyu are Erickson Lubin and Jesus Ramos. Both fighters pose different challenges for Tszyu, who is looking to bounce back from a split