The World Boxing Organization has ordered Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez to begin negotiations for a rematch after Espinoza dethroned Ramirez last year in a 12-round majority decision. The fight took place on December 9th at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Florida, where Espinoza (25-0, 21 KOs) overcame a knockdown in the fifth
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Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, with a record of 32-0, could be making a grave error if he decides to relinquish his IBF welterweight title to transition to the 154-pound division. By stepping out of the welterweight comfort zone, Ennis risks losing the size, power, and talent advantage he has exploited against smaller opponents in the barren
Fight fans all over the world eagerly await the upcoming match between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, set to take place on September 21st. With a record 96,000 paid gate expected to shatter Wembley records, it is clear that this all-British battle of punchers has garnered significant attention. Many predict that the fight will not
Super middleweight contender Erik Bazinyan is confident that IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will secure a knockout victory over WBA champ Dmitry Bivol in their upcoming undisputed 175-lb championship clash. Bazinyan, who has previously sparred with Beterbiev, emphasized the power of Beterbiev’s punches and believes that Bivol has never faced the kind of force
Keyshawn Davis, a promising lightweight contender, is set to face 140-pounder Gustavo Lemos in a 10-round fight in the main event. This matchup will take place on November 8th at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Despite the anticipation surrounding this fight, it is crucial to acknowledge the lackluster performance Davis has displayed in recent
Terence “Bud” Crawford, the four-division champion, is facing speculation about his future in boxing. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Crawford might have already stepped out of the ring for the last time after his decision win over Israil Madrimov. Hearn suggested that Crawford’s motivation to continue fighting seems to revolve around the possibility of a
Diego Pacheco’s recent victory over Maciel Sulecki showcased his potential as a rising star in the super middleweight division. While the win was impressive, it also highlighted the need for Pacheco to gain more experience before considering a shot at unified champion Canelo Alvarez in 2025. Promoter Eddie Hearn recognizes the importance of strategic development
The recent loss of the purse bid by promoter Eddie Hearn for the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian fight has created quite a stir on social media. Brian Norman Jr.’s father, Brian Sr., took to social media to express his outrage over the situation. Hearn reportedly lost the bid by $250,000 to Karen’s promoters,
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has decided to stay put at super bantamweight for the time being, defending his undisputed championship against IBF mandatory challenger Sam Goodman. This upcoming fight is set to take place on December 24th in Tokyo, Japan. However, Inoue has his eyes set on facing bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani in April
Tim Tszyu, son of the legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu, is set to face IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in a highly anticipated matchup on October 19th. Despite coming off a close split decision loss in his last fight against Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu remains determined to make a statement in the ring. Bakhram Murtazaliev, a
The news of Naoya Inoue’s return to the American fight scene has sparked excitement and anticipation among US fight fans. Bob Arum’s announcement that Inoue will be making his presence felt in America “early next year” comes after his recent dominating victory over TJ Doheny. This news is long overdue as Inoue has not fought
In an electrifying match in Tokyo, Japan, unified super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue showcased his exceptional skills by securing a seventh-round TKO against TJ Doheny. Throughout the fight, Inoue displayed his prowess as a brutal puncher, effectively breaking down his opponent with powerful body shots. The conclusion of the fight raised some eyebrows, with Doheny
Former two-time WBO champ Billy Joe Saunders has been absent from the ring for over three years now. His last fight against Canelo Alvarez ended in defeat and forced him to retire after eight rounds due to a severe injury to his eye. Despite the defeat, Saunders received a significant payday for the fight, which
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has made it clear that he is only interested in boxing two specific opponents: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. These two men are the ones he defeated to become the unified heavyweight champion. Speaking with Seconds Out, Usyk stated that it is time for the younger fighters to step up
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has introduced a new special commemorative belt called the ‘Tamaulipas II’ belt that will be presented to the winner of the September 14th bout between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. The addition of yet another belt to the already saturated boxing market is questionable. Fans are likely to see this move