Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk recently spoke with Sky Sports News following a visit to the Ukrainian embassy in London. During the interview, Usyk addressed his first fight with former heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and responded to some of the claims Fury made about their encounter. Fury had previously stated that he felt he won the
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Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao has made his way back to Japan at the ripe age of 45. He has landed in Tokyo and wasted no time hitting the gym to prepare for an upcoming exhibition bout against Rukiya Anpo at the Saitama Super Arena. This will mark Pacquiao’s second exhibition since his supposed retirement, the
The upcoming August 3rd card in The City of Angels is undeniably stacked with some very interesting fights. The main event will be between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov, promising an exciting showdown. Additionally, there are five supporting bouts scheduled, with two or three of them being considered as 50-50 affairs. The lineup includes Andy
Terence Crawford, a highly respected boxer, has a significant upcoming fight against 154-pound defending titlist Israil Madrimov. Despite the potential danger in this fight, fans and Crawford himself are already looking beyond it to the possibility of a super fight with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. While Crawford and his trainer, BoMac, maintain their focus on
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation over a potential showdown between two undefeated pound-for-pound stars and multi-weight world title winners, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. This clash of titans has been described as a real-life Dream Fight, captivating fans with the promise of a spectacle unlike any other in the sport. Junto Nakatani, a
Jake Paul’s win over former UFC fighter Mike Perry has generated mixed reviews in the sports world. While Paul was able to drop Perry three times and secure a sixth-round stoppage victory, many are questioning the legitimacy of his success. The big question now is, what’s next for Jake Paul in his boxing career? Jake
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
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
Highly regarded Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has made it clear that he will not be making the move up to the featherweight division anytime soon. Despite calls from fans for him to test himself at 126 pounds, Inoue has announced that he will stay at the super-bantamweight division for at least the next two
Naoya Inoue, the pound-for-pound star and unified super-bantamweight champion, is set to face off against Irish warrior TJ Doheny. Doheny, a 37-year-old southpaw, boasts a record of 26-4(20) and has never been stopped. As a former IBF super-bantamweight champion, Doheny has won his last three fights by stoppage, all of which took place in Japan.
Teofimo Lopez, a world champion in two different weight classes, is eyeing a move up to the welterweight division. Lopez, who currently holds titles at 135 and 140 pounds, believes that he has the power to dominate in another weight class. He expresses his interest in becoming a three-weight world champion at just 27 years
The recent incident involving the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has sparked shock and outrage across the nation. Trump’s close call with death at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania has left many questioning the safety and security of public figures in today’s society. The tragic loss of life and the critical condition of
Big-time boxing made a return to Philadelphia with IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis putting on a spectacular performance against David Avanesyan. Ennis managed to force Avanesyan to stay on his stool after round five, showcasing his dominance in the ring. At just 27 years old, Ennis improved his record to an impressive 32-0 with
On July 14th, 2019, the boxing world was shaken by the tragic news of Pernell Whitaker’s untimely death. Known as “Sweet Pea” during his illustrious career, Whitaker was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in his native Virginia. This unfortunate incident robbed the world of a true ring master who had