On April 6th, 1987, the boxing world witnessed one of the most debated fights in history – Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvelous Marvin Hagler. The 12-round battle at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, marked an epic clash between two legends of the sport. Hagler, the dominant middleweight king, was the favorite going into the fight, with
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Despite Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz’s impressive eighth-round knockout victory over WBA light welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, Devin Haney’s father, Bill, appeared unimpressed. He made it clear that he was not surprised by Cruz’s win, stating that it was expected and that it was only a matter of time before Rolly lost. This underestimation of Cruz’s
In the highly anticipated main event, Richardson Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) is set to take on Gustavo Lemos (29-0, 19 KOs) in a 12-round IBF light welterweight title eliminator. This match-up poses as a significant challenge for Hitchins, as Lemos is considered to be the best opponent he has faced thus far. The winner of
Shakur Stevenson has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia, stating that Haney will emerge victorious with a knockout win. Stevenson believes that Garcia has been more preoccupied with promoting the fight to sell tickets rather than focusing on preparing for the actual contest. This lack of attention
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is eyeing a unification fight between IBF light welterweight champion Subriel Matias and WBA champ Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. Hearn is eager to work with Al Haymon of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to make this fight happen, even though he acknowledges the challenges that come with collaborating with Haymon. For Pitbull Cruz,
The highly anticipated world championship bout between AGON’s Jack Culcay and Bakhram Murtazaliev is set to take place on April 6th in Falkensee, near Berlin. This marks the third world championship brought to Germany by promoter Ingo Volckmann within a year. The event, organized in cooperation between Kuc Boxing Promotion and AGON Sports, will see
Roy Jones, once hailed as the pound-for-pound best in the sport of boxing, has recently shared his opinions on who he believes currently holds that title. According to Jones, Terence Crawford is the man to beat in today’s boxing scene. Jones commends Crawford for his dominant performance over the last decade, noting that Crawford’s lack
This Saturday night, the boxing world will witness a clash between rising contenders in the junior welterweight division. Richardson Hitchins and Gustavo Lemos are set to face off in a matchup that could determine their future in the sport. With the winner potentially moving on to bigger and better opportunities, the stakes are high for
David Benavidez, known as the ‘Mexican Monster’, finds himself in a dubious position as he prepares to fight on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin event. Despite attempts by his father, Jose Benavidez Sr., to paint this as an honor, it raises concerns about David’s standing as a potential pay-per-view (PPV) attraction.
Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican boxing phenom, has always been known for his determination and unwavering confidence in his abilities. In a recent interview, he made it clear that he will not cave to the demands of fans or other fighters when it comes to selecting his opponents. Despite growing pressure to face off against David
The recent announcement of a price cut from $80 to $69.99 for the upcoming Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight on DAZN PPV has not been well received by fans. Many are still expressing discontent with the cost, with some saying they will only consider paying $40 or less. The backlash online is strong, with
The potential matchup between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce has garnered attention in the boxing world, with both fighters expressing interest in stepping into the ring with each other. Joe Joyce has made it clear that he wants to face off against Chisora, along with another British fighter, Dillian Whyte. On the other hand, Chisora
David Benavidez, a rising star in the world of boxing, is set to fight on June 22nd for the WBC interim light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Gvozyk. This fight will take place on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin on Amazon Video PPV. While it may seem unusual to see Benavidez fighting on
Gervonta Davis has announced that he will be facing Frank Martin in the summer on June 22nd at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This fight will see Tank defending his WBA ‘regular’ lightweight crown against Martin, who holds a record of 18-0 with 12 knockouts. Frank Martin is considered a step up from the
Ryan Garcia, who is known for his confidence inside and outside the ring, has made bold claims about his potential matchup with the new WBA light welterweight champion, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. Despite fans on social media expressing doubts about Garcia’s ability to handle Cruz’s pressure, Garcia remains steadfast in his belief that he would easily