Shakur Stevenson claims that there is a deliberate effort to “blackball” him in the boxing world, preventing him from securing the high-profile fights he desires. Despite his allegations, it is essential to question whether there is indeed a conspiracy at play or merely a strategic avoidance of his defensive fighting style by potential opponents and
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed interest in signing Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom company following his recent fight against Artem Harutyunyan. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Shakur to the level of a star, a promotional overhaul is needed. Shakur, with a professional record of 21-0 and 10 KOs, possesses the skills and talent
Jack Catterall is gearing up for a pivotal battle against former world champion Regis Prograis on August 24th at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, England. The two fighters recently met at their kickoff press conference to promote the upcoming fight, which will be broadcast live on DAZN. Regis Prograis, coming off back-to-back lackluster performances, is
Thirty-five years ago, in a forgotten boxing match that took place in Tucson, Arizona, two fighters from Houston, Texas, faced off in the ring. George Foreman, the former heavyweight king on a quest to reclaim his title, met Everett Martin, known as “Bigfoot,” the unofficial king of journeymen. Both men, deeply religious, came from the
The recent news that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may be in line for a shot at the WBC welterweight title has sparked excitement among fans. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman expressed his enthusiasm for the potential matchup, stating that he would give his blessing for Pacquiao to challenge Mario Barrios for the championship. Sulaiman even went
In the upcoming 12-round lightweight clash between William Zepeda and Giovanni Cabrera, there is an air of tension and anticipation. Zepeda, with an impressive record of 30-0, 26 KOs, is on a relentless journey towards a world title shot. On the other hand, Cabrera, with a record of 22-1, 7 KOs, is a formidable opponent
Keyshawn Davis, the 2020 Olympic silver medalist, is gearing up to face Miguel Madueño in a ten-round lightweight bout this Saturday night at the Prudential Center. However, the boxing world is left wondering why Davis has not taken on the real challenge – fighting against his four-time conqueror, Andy Cruz. Despite repeated challenges from Cruz’s
Terence Crawford is set to face Israil Madrimov in a high-stakes battle at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Crawford, a seasoned boxer with an impressive record of 40-0, 31 KOs, is making a significant jump in weight class, moving from 147 to 154 pounds to take on the powerful Madrimov for his WBA
As Canelo Alvarez prepares for his next title defense for his undisputed super middleweight championship, the question arises: who will he face? The options on the table are Edgar Berlanga or Jermall Charlo, with the fight potentially taking place on September 14th or shortly thereafter. Both Berlanga and Charlo present different challenges for Canelo, and
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to become a promotional free agent following his upcoming title defense against Artem Harutyunyan. With this fight being his last under contract with Top Rank, speculation has arisen about Stevenson’s next move in the boxing world. Despite his impressive record of 21-0 with 10 knockouts, Stevenson has
The ongoing feud between British boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch has been making headlines in the sports world. What started as a friendly relationship between the two former world champions has now turned into a public war of words on social media. The tension between Joshua and Froch escalated when Joshua called Froch
The upcoming world title fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. One person who has expressed concerns about Crawford underestimating his opponent is promoter Eddie Hearn. In an interview with Fight Hub, Hearn warned that Crawford and his team may be making the mistake of looking
Edgar Berlanga recently made it clear that he has no intention of fighting Caleb Plant, citing that Plant is not a priority for him. Berlanga expressed his desire to focus on securing a fight with the boxing legend, Canelo Alvarez, as he sees it as a lucrative opportunity to secure a significant payday. Despite fans’
Gervonta Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, recently defended his title against Frank Martin in a fight that reportedly garnered between 325,000 and 350,000 PPV buys. These numbers, although not terrible, fall short of the one million mark that many had expected from Davis. The lackluster PPV performance indicates that perhaps Davis’ drawing power is not
Trainer Jeff Mayweather has emphasized that it would not be wise for boxer Devin Haney to take a significant amount of time off to wait for a rematch with Ryan Garcia. Haney, at 25 years old, is currently in his prime, and Mayweather believes that he should continue to stay active in his career rather