The World Boxing Organization has mandated that current WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora must face interim champion Terence Crawford in his next bout. This decision comes after Crawford’s recent victory over Israil Madrimov, where he captured the WBA 154-lb title and interim WBO belt. Both fighters now have a 30-day negotiation window to agree
The upcoming October 12th Riyadh Season card featuring Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol has sparked varying reactions among boxing fans, with British and American audiences holding starkly contrasting views. While US fans are expressing disappointment with the undercard, deeming it lackluster and uneventful, UK fans are finding value in the domestic matchups featured on the
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
Dmitry Bivol, the WBA 175-lb champion, is known for his finesse in the ring rather than his punching power. As he gears up for his upcoming fight against the knockout artist, Artur Beterbiev, he faces a significant challenge. Bivol must find a strategy to keep Beterbiev at bay and avoid his devastating knockouts in order
Nikita Tszyu’s recent victory over Koen Mazoudier marked his 10th consecutive win in the boxing ring. The fight, although initially slow-paced, ultimately showcased Tszyu’s dominance and skill as he outperformed his opponent in every round. While some may argue that Mazoudier put up a valiant effort, the truth remains that Tszyu’s performance overshadowed his adversary’s
Promoter Eddie Hearn recently discussed the possibility of Devin Haney facing IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro in what he considers to be a potential unification match on December 7th. The catch, however, is that Haney currently holds the title of WBC ‘Champion in Recess’ at 140, raising questions about the legitimacy of this unification
The upcoming battle between Caleb Plant and Trevor McCumby on September 14th is already infused with psychological warfare. Plant, the former IBF super middleweight champion, feels personally slighted that McCumby waited until this moment to take a leap in competition. This decision by McCumby speaks volumes to Plant, indicating that his opponent believes he can
Anthony Joshua’s upcoming fight against Daniel Dubois may seem like a pivotal moment in his career, but in reality, it may not be the true measure of his comeback. While Gareth A. Davies believes that a win over Dubois will signify Joshua’s return to form, the reality is that Dubois is not the caliber of
Promoter Eddie Hearn is currently in the process of negotiating a deal for IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro to defend his title against Devin Haney on December 7th in Australia. This matchup has the potential to be an exciting one, as it would give Haney, a former two-division world champion, the opportunity to redeem
Trainer Brian Norman Sr. recently revealed that a deal is on the brink of being finalized for a welterweight unification showdown between his son, Brian Norman Jr. and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on November 9th in Philadelphia. This highly anticipated match-up has been generating buzz in the boxing world, with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn also expressing
Oliver McCall, a heavyweight warrior hailing from the tough streets of Chicago, has left a lasting mark in the boxing world. Throughout his pro career from 1985 to 2019, McCall faced off against some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division such as Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Frank Bruno. With a record of
In the upcoming clash between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez, former unified light heavyweight champion Anthony Tarver sees only one possible path to victory for Berlanga. The key, according to Tarver, lies in implementing a strategy similar to the one Dmitry Bivol used to defeat Canelo in 2022. Bivol employed in-and-out attacks to dominate Canelo
Pundit Andre Ward recently argued that Terence Crawford should be considered in the mix to be the Face of Boxing, alongside Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. However, this inclusion doesn’t make sense when considering Crawford’s lack of popularity in terms of pay-per-view (PPV) buys and ticket sales. While Crawford has shown his skill in
The upcoming October 12th event featuring the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight will see Shakur Stevenson headlining the DAZN PPV. However, fans who were eagerly anticipating the Beterbiev-Bivol undisputed championship fight will now need to pay to watch Stevenson in a tune-up match against Joe Cordina, as the main event will be shown on
In a surprising turn of events, lightweight contender Maxi Hughes is boldly picking IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois to defeat Anthony Joshua by knockout in their highly anticipated headliner next month. The fight is scheduled to take place on September 21st at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. Hughes believes that the 34-year-old Joshua, who