Promoter Eddie Hearn reveals that his offers to the three welterweight champions were turned down for potential unification bouts. Despite the rejections, Hearn remains optimistic about arranging a fight for IBF welterweight champion Boots. If the fight against WBO champ Brian Norman Jr. doesn’t materialize, Boots is likely to face his IBF mandatory Karen Chukhadzhian
Mario Barrios
There has been talk of a potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios in December. Both matchups are raising eyebrows due to the questionable choice of opponents for both Spence and Pacquiao. Spence and Pacquiao are considered to be ring-worn at this point in their careers, making them
The World Boxing Council recently elevated Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) to their full welterweight title, a move that had been anticipated for some time. Initially, the WBC had given Terence Crawford the ‘Champion in recess’ tag when he moved up to the 154-pound division. The decision to wait before awarding Barrios the full championship