In a surprising turn of events, CEO Leonard Ellerbe has officially stepped down from his position in Mayweather Promotions. The void left by Ellerbe has been filled by Richard Schaefer, the former head of Golden Boy Promotions. This shift marks the beginning of a new era for Mayweather Promotions, with Schaefer at the helm. There
The upcoming fight between IBF light welterweight champion Subriel Matias and Liam Paro has generated a lot of buzz, especially with Matias fighting in his homecoming match in Puerto Rico. Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Matias is under immense pressure to defend his title against the unbeaten Paro, who is considered a significant threat due
David Benavidez, a talented boxer in his own right, seems to have fallen into a trap of his own making. Instead of focusing on promoting his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, he has been fixated on calling out Canelo Alvarez at every turn. This obsession has led to a lack of awareness among fans about
The traditional landscape of boxing is set to undergo a transformation with the emergence of the Saudi Arabia-backed global boxing league spearheaded by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. The groundbreaking concept aims to revolutionize the sport by consolidating the promotional companies into a single league housing the top 200 fighters across twelve weight classes. This initiative
Tim Tszyu, despite coming off a bloody loss to Sebastian Fundora, boldly proclaims himself as the king of the 154-pound division. In a recent interview with Fox Sports Australia, Tszyu revealed his disappointment at having his planned return fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. canceled due to a severe cut sustained in the Fundora fight. The
Frank Martin, with a record of 18-0 and 12 knockouts, is set to face off against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for the WBA ‘regular’ lightweight title this Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Despite criticism for turning down a fight with Shakur Stevenson, Martin’s decision has paid off in the form
Teofimo Lopez offers some unorthodox advice to Frank Martin ahead of his fight against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Despite Teofimo’s own recent struggles in the ring, he urges Martin to take a more aggressive approach and not show fear against the powerful Davis. This recommendation goes against the typical strategy of many fighters who face Davis,
Terence Crawford, the skilled boxer known for his success in lower weight classes, is now considering a significant jump to challenge Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight. This decision has raised eyebrows in the boxing world, with many wondering if Crawford’s motives are truly rooted in a desire for greatness or if it is more about
Errol Spence Jr., the promoter for Frank Martin, is confident in his fighter’s ability to come out victorious against WBA ‘regular’ lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. The highly anticipated match is set to take place this Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Spence believes that Martin, with his undefeated record
Subriel Matias, the IBF light welterweight champion, has made it clear that he views WBC champ Devin Haney as a “chicken.” While Matias does not explicitly state the reasons behind this label, it is possible that he is disappointed in Haney’s lack of interest in a unification bout. Haney, who claimed the WBC title after
In recent times, the world of boxing has been buzzing with excitement as we witness some of the most stacked fight cards in history. Thanks to the influx of Saudi money, fans have been treated to epic battles on a regular basis. And the best part is, this trend shows no signs of slowing down.
The world of boxing has seen its fair share of great fighters being immortalized on the silver screen, but not all biopics have been hits. With the recent announcement of a movie in the works to honor middleweight legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler, there is a lot at stake. Hagler’s story is one of grit and
David Benavidez faces a significant challenge as he steps into the ring with Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. Benavidez, known for his success in the super middleweight division, now moves up to 175 to take on the formidable Gvozdyk. With a record of 28-0, Benavidez has yet to face an opponent
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, the WBA ‘regular’ lightweight champion, shocked fans and media alike by not showing up for the grand arrivals in Las Vegas ahead of his fight against Frank Martin. This unexpected absence left his trainer Calvin Ford to explain the situation to the public. Tank, who boasts an impressive record of 29-0 with
Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Canelo Alvarez for choosing to fight Jaime Munguia instead of David Benavidez. However, De La Hoya’s anger seems misplaced considering that Canelo’s decision not only benefited Munguia but also Golden Boy Promotions. De La Hoya’s verbal backhand towards Canelo for choosing Munguia over Benavidez may have been unwarranted. Instead