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- Mike Tyson names the heavyweight he wants Deontay Wilder to fight before retirement
Before Deontay Wilder hangs up the gloves, Mike Tyson – along with many fans – want to see one long-awaited grudge match. Following back-to-back losses to Tyson Fury, many thought the hard-hitting…
- Team Fundora set out one major demand for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fight after latest KO win
’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has insisted that an undisputed clash with can only take place under one condition. The two super-welterweight champions appear to be on a collision course, with Fundora…
- The realities of boxing PR: Managing media, earning trust, and fight week chaos
Sports media is littered with failed athletes and chancers; people who, while passionate about their sport, are acutely aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Boxing is no exception. Reluctantly…
- Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next move
‘s time with Zuffa Boxing has already come to an end. It was announced back in July that Stevenson had signed with Zuffa, in what was a big statement of intent from Dana White’s promotional company…
- Zab Judah delivers honest verdict on potential Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis fight
Zab Judah has dismissed the idea of a competitive bout unfolding between and , whose potential encounter is seen by many as one of the most intriguing fights that could be made. In order for it to…
- Naoya Inoue offered world title shot in new division as ‘Bam’ Rodriguez talks falter
With teasing a move up to 126lbs, he may favour an immediate world title shot over his potential mega fight with Jesse Rodriguez. The Japanese star is looking to return in February or March of next…
- David Benavidez delivers honest verdict on Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “He gets hit a lot”
…has admitted to being somewhat concerned about a potential clash between Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia, given that the outcome could scupper his plans for Cinco de Mayo weekend in 2027. According to…
- Unbeaten world champion offers Oleksandr Usyk the chance to win his belts back at cruiserweight
…could be involved in one of the “biggest fights in cruiserweight history”, just so long as he is willing to drop back down to 200lbs. The 39-year-old has not fought at the weight since 2018, when he…
- Derek Chisora sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch
…has considered who would emerge victorious – Daniel Dubois or Filip Hrgovic – in a return of their thrilling encounter in 2024. Back then, the two heavyweights engaged in a closely-fought battle, with…
- Dave Allen predicts Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury after Fabio Wardley KO: “Stay away from him”
Dave Allen has named as one of the greatest British heavyweights of all time, while considering how he would fare against . The 29-year-old dominated his rematch with Fabio Wardley last Saturday…
- Filip Hrgovic sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after grueling defeat
Filip Hrgovic has a unique insight into Moses Itauma’s ability following their contest for the IBF world heavyweight title. Itauma entered the contest a significant favourite despite it being his…
- Adrien Broner sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia at 49 years old
Rumours of a left-field bout between WBC welterweight world champion Ryan Garcia and boxing icon Floyd Mayweather surfaced earlier this month. Garcia has publicly addressed the talk, confirming that…
- Terence Crawford sums up Jaron Ennis chances of beating Sebastian Fundora at 154lbs
…has reassessed the threat of Sebastian Fundora following his tougher-than-expected battle with Ermal Hadribeaj over the weekend. Most anticipated a comfortable night’s work for the ‘Towering Inferno’…
- Canelo Alvarez names the 5 greatest Mexican fighters of all time
Canelo Alvarez has revealed his top five Mexican fighters of all time, admitting he does not quite deserve to be included on the same list. While perhaps not in the top five, most would regard Canelo…
- Ryan Garcia names the only 3 fighters in history who compare to Floyd Mayweather
…has rated as one of the all-time greats, while having also expressed an interest in facing the former five-division world champion. Reports of their potential contest emerged earlier this month, with…
- Derek Chisora sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of returning to top level after Daniel Dubois loss
Derek Chisora has considered the long-term future of Fabio Wardley, who many felt was wrong to pursue a Daniel Dubois rematch so soon after their first fight. Back then, in May, the Ipswich man got…
- Heavyweight champion urges Fabio Wardley to retire after Dubois loss: “He’s taken a lot of damage”
Fabio Wardley has been advised to retire, due to both his second-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois and the overall damage he has incurred in recent years. The 31-year-old returned to action…
- Terence Crawford sums up Christian Mbilli’s chances of beating Canelo Alvarez
…has advised Christian Mbilli on what tactics to implement against , with the two super-middleweights expected to collide on October 31. Or at least, that seems to be the plan, with many surprised that…
- Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should face KO artist heavyweight in comeback fight
Derek Chisora has named a heavyweight who he feels is the most appropriate comeback opponent for Moses Itauma to face in January. According to promoter Frank Warren, the 21-year-old will return to…
- Tyson Fury sums up Daniel Dubois performance in knockout win over Fabio Wardley
…has given his immediate reaction to Daniel Dubois’ second-round finish over Fabio Wardley, believing the ruthless display can offer a foreshadowing of his own performance against Anthony Joshua. Back…
- Carl Froch sums up Fabio Wardley’s performance in two round defeat to Daniel Dubois
…has highlighted several mistakes that contributed to Fabio Wardley’s second-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois yesterday evening. The two heavyweights collided in an eagerly-anticipated rematch at…
- Filip Hrgovic sums up Fabio Wardley’s performance in early KO loss to Daniel Dubois
…has given his assessment on ‘s performance in his knockout defeat to . Wardley fought Dubois in a rematch for the WBO heavyweight title at The O2 Arena in London, five months on from losing the belt…
- Tony Bellew sums up Daniel Dubois performance in knockout win over Fabio Wardley in rematch
…sent out a big statement to the rest of the heavyweight division after his knockout win over . The two British heavyweights met at The O2 Arena on Saturday in one of the most anticipated rematches of…
- Daniel Dubois sets sights on one man next after ferocious Wardley KO
…has wasted no time making his intentions known after his destructive win over in their rematch. The pair went head-to-head at The O2 Arena in London, five months on from their first meeting when…
- Fabio Wardley addresses fighting future after brutal 2nd round KO loss to Dubois
Daniel Dubois blasted Fabio Wardley out inside two rounds to retain his WBO world heavyweight championship, making easy work of the Ipswich man five months on from their eleven-round war. In their…
- Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 live scorecard and fight result
…and meet for the WBO heavyweight title this evening in their highly-anticipated rematch. It was back in May when Wardley was making the first defence of his WBO crown against Dubois, in a fight that…
- Adrien Broner sees only one winner in Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis rematch: “He smokes you”
Ryan Garcia continues to call for a rematch against Gervonta Davis, believing a catchweight hampered his performance on the night. The pair meet at a catchweight of 136lbs back in 2023, and Garcia was…
- Dave Allen sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in rematch
After suffering a third-round stoppage defeat to in May, Dave Allen has considered whether the Croatian could exact his revenge on . The 34-year-old became his nation’s first world heavyweight…
- Mike Tyson wants Anthony Joshua to face one man after Tyson Fury
While backing the ‘Gypsy King’ to win their Battle of Britain, Mike Tyson would like to see face a heavyweight knockout artist after their long-awaited encounter. The two Brits will finally square off…
- Tony Bellew makes final KO prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: “Yep I said it”
Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch. The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion…
- Peter Fury delivers final verdict on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: “I still think that”
Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight. Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be…
- Moses Itauma delivers final verdict on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch
…has considered how , his stablemate, will fare in his attempt to exact revenge on . The two heavyweights delivered a brutal yet thrilling spectacle in May, when Wardley got off to a flying start after…
- Rico Verhoeven accepts offer to face former heavyweight champion on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua card
Rico Verhoeven has accepted a major opportunity to feature on the vs undercard, albeit without knowing whether it will actually materialise. The 37-year-old has not fought since his May encounter with…
- Oscar De La Hoya urges Canelo to cancel comeback against Christian Mbilli
Oscar De La Hoya has called for the immediate cancellation, or relocation, of Canelo Alvarez’s October 31 WBC super-middleweight title challenge against Christian Mbilli, citing severe safety concerns…
- Devin Haney sets sights on one man after Shakur Stevenson talks collapse
After positive steps towards making a fight, Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson are said to be moving on after their teams could not finalise terms behind the scenes. The pair of elite world champions…
- Tim Bradley blames one man for Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson collapse: “Biggest duck in boxing”
In the wake of a proposed clash between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney falling through, Tim Bradley believes one man, who he describes as the “biggest duck in boxing”, is solely responsible. The two…
- Fabio Wardley weighs in at career heaviest for Daniel Dubois rematch: “Revenge by KO”
…and have both taken to the scales ahead of their WBO heavyweight title clash on Saturday. The pair collide in their highly-anticipated rematch tomorrow night at The O2 Arena in London, five months on…
- Fabio Wardley trusts corner to do the right thing in Dubois rematch: “I don’t say that lightly”
Fabio Wardley believes his “variability”, and Daniel Dubois’ lack thereof, will contribute to a successful stab at revenge tomorrow night. Proceedings became rather one-sided during their first…
- Dave Allen makes final Dubois vs Wardley 2 prediction: “It’s totally different now”
Dave Allen has expressed complete confidence in his prediction for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2, having identified a key difference between their first fight and rematch. The two heavyweights…
- Florian Winter assesses Queensberry threat as Agit Kabayel clashes with German boxing show
Imagine planning a boxing event in Germany, where the competition is generally sparse, and then having to contend with one of the world’s leading promoters. This, rather unfortunately, is precisely…
- Usyk targeting two opponents including unbeaten world champion after Deontay Wilder talks collapse
…has reportedly named his two-man hit list following the collapse of a proposed showdown with . After a tougher-than-expected 11th-round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven in May, the Ukrainian vacated his…
- Amir Khan sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia in comeback fight at 49
…has admitted that could beat , depending on which version of the American shows up for their potential contest. Despite being 49 years old, the former five-division world champion has been linked to a…
- Shakur Stevenson says Devin Haney talks collapsed for one reason: “Wasted everybody’s time”
With both sides having seemingly reached an impasse in negotiations, has offered his version of events and, unsurprisingly, blames for the collapse of their all-American showdown. The two…
- Moses Itauma delivers honest verdict on whether Filip Hrgovic ‘deserved’ to beat him
…has broken his silence and assessed whether truly deserves his respect for winning their dramatic encounter in August. The pair squared off for the vacant IBF title, with Itauma attempting to become…
- Frank Warren lays out what’s next for Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic: “That’s his dream”
…and are set to return early next year, with promoter Frank Warren confident in delivering a particularly meaningful occasion for his world champion. The two heavyweights collided in August, when…
- Carl Froch sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in rematch
…has shared his verdict on this weekend’s rematch between and . Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, five months on from dethroning the…
- Terence Crawford called out once again for ‘the biggest fight in boxing’: “We need it”
Terence Crawford has been urged to make a U-turn on his retirement, told there is “no bigger fight” in boxing. The 39-year-old called time on his illustrious career in December, having become a…
- Tim Tszyu confirms next opponent is world champion who troubled Canelo: “This is it”
Tim Tszyu is licking his chops at the thought of becoming a two-weight world champion and, in doing so, equaling the achievement of head coach Jeff Fenech. The only other Australian to have tackled…
- Keith Thurman sums up Devin Haney’s chances of beating Shakur Stevenson at 145lb catchweight fight
Keith Thurman has questioned the gumption of one man as he considers who would emerge triumphant between and . The two pound-for-pound stars are in deep negotiations, with November 28 and Atlanta…
- Deontay Wilder offered new opponent for Fury vs Joshua card: “I said yes”
…has reportedly been presented with another possible option for the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua card later this year. The long-awaited clash between the two British heavyweights will take place at…
- Ryan Garcia now in ‘advanced talks’ for world title unification next
‘s next move could be about to become a lot clearer. Garcia was last in action in September when he made a successful first defence of his WBC welterweight title with a second round knockout win over…