As Canelo Alvarez approaches the age of 34, questions arise regarding his status as the face of boxing. Despite his impressive track record and accomplishments in the sport, some critics have raised concerns about his recent opponent choices. One particular point of contention is the perceived act of “ducking” David Benavidez, a fighter who has
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The boxing world was left in shock when Oscar De La Hoya announced that he would not be attending the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga fight on September 14. Instead, De La Hoya took to Instagram to declare that he would be present at a UFC event happening on the same night at the Sphere
In a captivating showdown in Tokyo, Japan, Naoya Inoue demonstrated his dominance by securing a seventh-round TKO victory over TJ Doheny. The unified super bantamweight king unleashed a relentless barrage of body shots that ultimately wore down his opponent. Doheny, after just :16 seconds into the seventh round, signaled his inability to continue, sparking discussions
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has made it clear that he is solely interested in facing two specific opponents in the ring: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The talented boxer expressed his views during an interview with Seconds Out, emphasizing the need for younger boxers to have their chance in the spotlight. Usyk has already
Willie Pep, the legendary defensive fighter, continues to be remembered through a new mural in Hartford, Connecticut. The artwork, created by artist Corey Pane over a three-day period, captures Pep in action against his four-fight rival Sandy Saddler. The mural stands at an impressive 20 feet wide by 12 feet tall, showcasing Pane’s dedication to
The official weigh-ins have been completed for the upcoming super bantamweight clash scheduled to take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Unified champion Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 pounds, marking the heaviest weight of his career. His opponent, TJ Doheny, tipped the scales slightly lighter at 121.5 pounds. With both fighters making
Diego Pacheco, the #1 ranked WBO super middleweight contender, faced off against journeyman Maciej Sulecko in a less than thrilling fight that ended in a sixth-round knockout. Pacheco, standing at 6’4″, started the match by utilizing his jab and right hands to control the action against his opponent. Despite his calculated aggression, Pacheco struggled defensively,
Terence Crawford has recently expressed his desire to fight Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds in order to showcase his greatness to the world. However, fans have not been convinced by Crawford’s intentions, labeling him as greedy and solely focused on securing a lucrative payday before retiring from the sport. It is evident that Crawford’s primary
Francis Ngannou, known for his impressive performances in MMA, is not ready to hang up his boxing gloves just yet. Despite facing setbacks in the boxing ring against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou expressed his interest in fighting Deontay Wilder next. However, he made it clear that he prefers a pure boxing match with
As the Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez prepares to face Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas, the inevitable question arises – who will be next for Canelo? It is a challenging question to answer as Canelo has made it clear that he will not be facing David Benavidez, despite fans clamoring for that
Recently, Julio Cesar Chavez, a Mexican boxing legend, posted a mock fight poster on social media, creating buzz among fans about a potential matchup between himself and Floyd Mayweather. The advertisement detailed a date and venue for the bout, scheduled for September 16 in Las Vegas. Despite the unlikelihood of this fight due to the
Exciting news has emerged in the world of boxing as His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has announced Serhii Bohachuk will be added to the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk II card on December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This addition brings anticipation and speculation about Bohachuk’s opponent, which is yet to be revealed. One of the
The upcoming exhibition rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III is set to be the highlight of the weekend’s boxing schedule. After the chaos that ensued during their first bout, with Gotti III being disqualified and a mass brawl erupting, the tension leading up to this rematch is palpable. Gotti III sees this fight
Alfonso Gomez, known for his appearance on the popular boxing reality show ‘The Contender,’ has announced his comeback to the ring at the age of 43. Gomez, who has faced notable opponents such as Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, and the late Arturo Gatti, last fought in 2015 when he emerged victorious against Yoshihiro Kamegai. Hailing
Mairis Briedis, a former three-time cruiserweight champion hailing from Latvia, has recently announced his retirement from the ring. With a sterling record of 28-3(20), Briedis has proven himself to be one of the toughest and most skilled cruiserweight warriors of recent times. Over the course of his nearly 15-year professional career, Briedis faced off against