Daniel Dubois, known as “Dynamite,” has expressed a strong desire for redemption after his previous encounter with Oleksandr Usyk. In their last fight, which took place in Poland over a year ago, Dubois landed a body shot on Usyk that was ruled as a low blow. Despite the ruling, many believe that the shot was
In a thrilling match in Perth, Australia, Thammanoon Niyomtrong, also known as Knockout CP Freshmart, successfully defended his title as the WBA strawweight champion for the twelfth time. The fight was everything fans had hoped for, filled with intensity and closely contested rounds. Despite facing a younger and faster opponent in Alex Winwood, Niyomtrong showcased
Stanley Ketchel, a Polish immigrant born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1886, had a childhood that was tougher than tough by anyone’s standards. Growing up in Butte, Montana, Ketchel ran away from home at the tender age of 12, choosing a life as a hobo instead. He later found work as a bouncer and eventually
The landscape of boxing is constantly changing, with new talent emerging while established stars eventually retire. Commentator Tim Bradley recently expressed his concern that boxing will be “kind of dead” once Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez, and Naoya Inoue decide to hang up their gloves. However, is the sport truly doomed without these fighters, or could
On October 12th, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off in a 12-round bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Surprisingly, the fight will not be a pay-per-view event, but will instead be broadcast on ESPN+. This decision, announced by Top Rank, has stirred up some controversy in the boxing world. While
During a recent interview, Ryan Garcia made some scathing remarks about undefeated boxer Shakur Stevenson. Garcia dismissed Stevenson’s complaints about top fighters avoiding him, stating that Stevenson brings “no money to the table” and lacks offensive skills in the ring. Garcia’s criticism of Stevenson’s defensive style garnered attention from fans and fellow boxers alike. Shakur
Barry McGuigan, a former featherweight king, recently shared his admiration for Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue in his column for The Mirror. McGuigan commended Inoue’s remarkable achievements in the sport, highlighting the fact that the 31-year-old boxer has already secured world titles in four different weight classes. McGuigan went further to describe Inoue as potentially the
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
Reportedly, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ team has sent a substantial six-figure offer to the unbeaten junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell for a potential fight later this year. This proposition may come as a surprise to many, as Conwell, at 26, is not the opponent fans would have expected Ennis to face in his debut at 154.
William Zepeda’s trainer, Jay Najar, expressed his surprise and disappointment when WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson opted to face #13 Joe Cordina on October 12th instead of setting up a match with the unbeaten #1-ranked 135-lb contender Zepeda in November. The decision caught Najar off guard as they were unaware of Shakur’s change of plans,
Brian Norman Sr., a prominent figure in the boxing world, has made some interesting accusations against boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. According to Norman Sr., Hearn is trying to manipulate the situation to get IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to vacate his title so that #3 IBF Conor Benn can become the champion instead. This
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has been making waves in the sport, establishing himself as a pound-for-pound star with his impressive performances in the ring. In his most recent fight against TJ Doheny, Inoue showcased his skills once again, securing a stoppage victory in the 7th round. Despite the win, questions are arising about when
U.S. fans have the opportunity to watch the upcoming heavyweight clash between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London for a mere $19.99 on PPV. This low price tag is a refreshing change compared to the usual $70+ events that American boxing fans are accustomed to paying for. The stark difference between
Fear is a common emotion experienced by fighters before stepping into the ring for a big fight. In the words of legendary trainer Cus D’Amato, fear can be a fighter’s best friend if used correctly. It serves as a motivational tool, pushing the fighter to perform at their best and remain focused during the intense
The WBO featherweight champion, Rafael Espinoza, is set to face Robeisy Ramirez once again in a rematch that has been ordered by the World Boxing Organization. The initial fight took place on December 9th, where Espinoza managed to defeat Ramirez by a 12-round majority decision. Despite the victory, many fans believed that Ramirez, a two-time