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
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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
The recent promotional event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul in New York aimed to generate buzz for their rescheduled bout. Originally set for July, the match was postponed due to Tyson’s health issues. Despite the delay, Tyson claimed to be “feeling great” and prepared for the upcoming fight. The promotional event sought to reignite
The boxing world is abuzz with rumors of a potential blockbuster fight between former middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford. Reports suggest that an offer has been made for the two fighters to square off in Saudi Arabia, but nothing has been confirmed yet. The boxing community is eagerly anticipating any updates
Arslanbek Makhmudov, the Russian heavyweight once seen as a formidable threat for the world title, recently suffered a devastating loss to Guido Vianello, the new ‘Italian Stallion’. The fight, which took place in Quebec City, Canada, on the undercard of the Christian Mbilli-Sergey Derevyanchenko bout, ended with Makhmudov being stopped in the eighth round. Throughout
The role of a trainer in the world of boxing cannot be understated. A skilled and experienced trainer can make all the difference in the outcome of a big fight. Throughout history, we have seen numerous examples of how the trainer/corner man’s expertise and guidance have led their fighters to victory. From Angelo Dundee guiding
This Saturday night, the boxing world will be tuning in to watch Christian Mbilli take on his toughest test to date, Sergiy Derevyanchenko. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN/ESPN+/ESPN Deportes, giving fans the opportunity to witness a potentially explosive matchup in the Super Middleweight division. A Stepping Stone for Mbilli Mbilli, known as
Richard Torrez, the 2020 Olympic silver medal winner, is set to face Joey Dawejko in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout on September 20th. Dawejko, known for his toughness and experience in the ring, will provide a significant challenge for Torrez as he looks to test the young prospect’s skills and abilities. Torrez, boasting a perfect
As Tyson Fury gears up for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21st, the pressure is on. Usyk represents the toughest challenge Fury has faced in his illustrious career. At 36 years old, Fury finds himself at a crossroads, contemplating the possibility of retirement. Former British great Carl Froch has weighed in on Fury’s
Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez recently made waves with his bold statements on his star power and confidence in his own abilities. With an upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga on September 14th in Las Vegas, Canelo expressed that his fights are different when compared to other events. He confidently claimed that his star power will
Angelo Leo, a former champion at 122 pounds, achieved a remarkable feat by securing what could possibly be the Knockout of the Year in his victory over defending champion Luis Alberto Lopez. Leo delivered a flawless left hook that sent Lopez crashing down in the 10th round of their fierce battle in Leo’s hometown of
Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya have been in discussions about teaming up to put together an exciting boxing event. The event could potentially feature a doubleheader with Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz in one co-main event and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda in the other. Both Alalshikh and De La Hoya have
Last night’s boxing match between Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas had fans on the edge of their seats. The fight, which many are calling the 2024 Fight of the Year, was an intense slugfest that went the distance. However, the controversy arose when the judges awarded Ortiz the victory via majority decision,
Serhii Bohachuk’s promoter, Tom Loeffler, voiced his dissatisfaction with his fighter losing the WBC interim junior middleweight title in a contentious 12-round majority decision against Vergil Ortiz Jr. Loeffler believed that the judges’ scoring was unjust, arguing that Bohachuk’s two knockdowns should have secured him the victory, particularly given his status as the champion. Knockdowns