David Benavidez, with his impressive record of 29-0 and 24 KOs, finds himself at a crossroads in his career as the World Boxing Council offers him a two-week extension to decide between his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. While Benavidez may desire to retain both positions to secure the best possible deals for himself,
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One of the most striking observations from the article on the weigh-in between Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett was the stark difference in their physical condition. While Claggett appeared to be in better health and shape, champion Teofimo seemed to be emaciated and water-depleted. This raised concerns about Teofimo’s weight management and whether he should
The recent announcement of Liam Gallagher as the musical act for the upcoming fight card at Wembley on September 21 has sparked a mix of excitement and curiosity. Gallagher, known for his role in the iconic band Oasis, will bring his unique style and energy to the pre-fight festivities. While some may have expected a
The aftermath of the Haney vs. Garcia fight on April 20th sparked a debate over the actual PPV numbers generated by the event. Bill Haney, Devin Haney’s father and trainer, defended the fight’s performance in terms of PPV buys. He claimed that their fight exceeded all other events of the year in terms of PPV
The recent Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN featured a lineup of promising bouts that unfortunately fell short of delivering the anticipated action. One such disappointing match was the light heavyweight showdown between Darius Fulghum and Vaughn Alexander. Despite maintaining an undefeated record, Fulghum’s performance was lackluster, relying heavily on a repetitive strategy of jabs
Teofimo Lopez exudes confidence as he prepares to face journeyman Steve Claggett in a twelve-round contest. Lopez boasts of his superior ring IQ and believes Claggett will not pose a significant threat to him in the ring. Lopez acknowledges that Claggett is a hungry fighter looking to make a name for himself by upsetting him
In the world of boxing, fans are buzzing with excitement over the recently announced matchup between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois for the vacant IBF heavyweight belt. It’s a fight that promises to deliver fireworks and set the stage for future showdowns in the division. The winner of this fight is expected to go on
The upcoming fight between Bam Rodriguez and Juan Francisco Estrada at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona has generated a lot of excitement among boxing fans. The clash of styles between the classical boxer, Estrada, and the aggressive pressure fighter, Bam, promises to make this a can’t-miss main event. Both fighters bring their unique strengths
Devin Haney has recently expressed his openness to entertaining promoter Eddie Hearn’s proposal to face IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro in Australia, but with a condition that it “makes sense.” The cryptic nature of his statement leaves room for speculation, as Haney has not explicitly outlined what he means by the phrase “makes sense.”
Born in London, Lennox Lewis moved to Canada at the age of 12 but always felt a strong connection to his British roots. He began his boxing journey by winning Olympic gold as a super-heavyweight at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. Despite early setbacks, including a loss to Tyrell Biggs in ’84, Lewis persevered and
Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, exudes an air of confidence as he prepares for his upcoming defense against Anthony Joshua. Dubois, with an impressive record of 21-2 and 20 knockouts, sees Joshua’s advancing age as a weakness to exploit in their upcoming fight. The 26-year-old champion is adamant that he will push Joshua to
The recent Facetime conversation between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury regarding their planned fight in early 2025 raises some serious concerns. Their nonchalant attitude towards their upcoming fights against Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk is quite troubling. By brushing aside these opponents and solely focusing on their potential matchup in 2025, it sends a message
Freddie Mills, born in Bournemouth, Hampshire 105 years ago, was a legendary British boxer known for his tough and relentless fighting style. Despite taking three or four punches to land one, Mills thrilled fans with his skills in the ring. He turned professional in February of 1936 after three amateur fights and worked his way
The tension between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois escalated to the point where the two fighters nearly came to blows during a filmed interview. It was a risky situation considering the proximity of their upcoming fight at Wembley Stadium in London. Dubois, the newly elevated IBF heavyweight champion, seemed eager to provoke Joshua and initiate
Many boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the upcoming match between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona this Saturday. With Estrada defending his WBC junior bantamweight title against the rising star Rodriguez, there is a strong belief in the industry that this bout has the potential to be