David Benavidez has made the decision to remain at the light heavyweight division in order to pursue a title shot against the winner of the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev clash. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed this decision, noting that Benavidez’s promoter has informed him that he will be staying in the 175-lb weight class.
Top Rank made headlines recently by signing a co-promotional deal with former WBO Junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguia. The 27-year-old Mexican boxer holds an impressive record of 43-1, with 34 knockouts. This partnership involves Top Rank working alongside Fernando Beltran, Munguia’s long-time promoter. One cannot help but wonder what this collaboration means for the future
The boxing world is abuzz with rumors that Canelo Alvarez will be facing off against Edgar Berlanga in his next fight. This potential matchup has divided fans, with some expressing disappointment while others are excited at the prospect. The question remains: is this the fight that everyone wants to see? On one hand, Edgar Berlanga
The highly anticipated matchup between four-belt 168-lb champion Canelo Alvarez and challenger Edgar Berlanga has been finalized for September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will take place on Mexican Independence Day and will be broadcasted on both DAZN and Prime Video PPV. This event is set to clash with
Billy Joe Saunders, the former two-division world champion, seems to have disappeared from the boxing scene following his devastating loss to Canelo Alvarez in May 2021. Despite pocketing a massive $8 million payday from the fight, Saunders has failed to resurface and continue his once-promising career. It appears that the weight of wealth and 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 upcoming 12-round headliner fight between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce at the O2 Arena in London is being met with low expectations for Chisora’s performance. At 40 years old and with a record of 34-13, Chisora is seen as having too many miles on him to stand up against the younger and heavier hitter,
Terence Crawford is set to face Israil Madrimov on August 3rd, and many view this matchup as the toughest fight of Crawford’s 16-year career. Despite there not being a significant size difference between the two fighters, the power and skills that Madrimov brings to the table are formidable. Crawford, with a record of 40-0 and
Terence Crawford’s desire to see Shakur Stevenson unify the 135-lb division may be rooted in good intentions, but the reality of the situation paints a different picture. Stevenson, although undefeated, has not shown the necessary talent to compete at the highest level in the lightweight division. The idea of silencing doubters and proving himself as
Artur Beterbiev has commenced his training camp in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in preparation for his highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight championship bout against Dmitry Bivol on October 12th. In a recent video clip highlighting his workout session, the IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight champion showcased his power and speed while hitting the heavy bag
This weekend, fans of boxing are in for a treat as veteran heavyweights Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce are set to go head-to-head in a twelve-round battle at the O2 Arena in London. Both fighters are at a critical point in their careers, with the loser of this match facing a tough road ahead for
Recently, there has been talk among Oleksandr Usyk’s co-trainers about the possibility of the heavyweight champion taking part in a bare-knuckle fight after his anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury. Sergey Lapin even went as far as to suggest that Usyk might be interested in facing off against Conor McGregor in such an event. This potential
Light welterweight contender Richardson Hitchins is set to make his return to the ring in October in New York City. Despite being ranked #1 IBF, #3 WBO, and #5 WBC, Hitchins is struggling to find opponents that can elevate him to main-event status. His style is not considered appealing to fans, and he relies on
Former unified middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin has made it clear that he is not retired and is open to returning to the ring if the right opportunity presents itself. Despite being 42 years old, Golovkin showcased his power and boxing skills in his last two fights against Canelo Alvarez and Ryota Murata in 2022, leaving