The weigh-in for the upcoming ten-round headliner fight between Christian Mbilli and Sergiy Derevyanchenko took place successfully on Friday ahead of their match on August 17th in Quebec City, Canada. Mbilli, with an impressive record of 27-0 with 23 knockouts, tipped the scales at 167.4 lbs. On the other hand, the seasoned veteran Derevyanchenko, with
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In a recent interview with IFL TV, Eddie Hearn discussed the upcoming light heavyweight unification battle between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol on October 12. Hearn excitedly mentioned that fans can expect a “really good undercard” for the event, which is set to take place in Riyadh. Ever since the involvement of the influential Saudi
Current WBC lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson, and former IBF 130-lb champion, Joe Cordina, are reportedly in discussions for a future bout. Cordina, with a record of 17-1 and 9 knockouts, is planning to make his debut at 135 pounds for this potential fight. Despite the early-stage discussions, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed the interest from
Promoter Eddie Hearn’s bold statement labeling Israil Madrimov as the top fighter in the 154-pound division despite his recent controversial loss to Terence Crawford has caused quite a stir in the boxing world. Hearn firmly believes that Madrimov should be considered the number one fighter at 154, even after narrowly missing out on victory against
The recent revelation by promoter Eddie Hearn regarding the IBF’s decision to mandate Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian has sparked a wave of disappointment in the boxing community. While Chukhadzhian is undoubtedly a skilled fighter, the fact that Ennis has already defeated him in a previous bout
Julio Cesar Chavez, a Mexican icon and boxing legend, has recently announced that he will be the main focus of a reality show airing on Disney +. The show will not only feature Chavez himself, but also members of his family, providing viewers with a virtual fly-on-the-wall experience for six weeks. Described as a combination
Richard Torrez, an unbeaten heavyweight prospect, is set to face the tough and experienced Joey Dawejko in a scheduled eight-rounder on September 20th. This step up in quality of opposition will test Torrez’s skills and potential in the heavyweight division. The fight will take place on the undercard of the Jaime Munguia-Erik Bazinyan bout in
The fight between British heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke ended in a draw, leaving both fighters convinced they had won. The battle for the prestigious British heavyweight title back in March was intense, with Wardley ultimately retaining his title despite a tough challenge from Clarke. The judges’ scores were close, reflecting the competitive nature
Former light heavyweight world title challenger John Scully continues to bring together the boxing community through his Amateur Boxers Reunions, with the latest one taking place at Diamante’s Bar. The venue, situated near the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, served as the perfect backdrop for a night filled with nostalgia and camaraderie. Memories
Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis has expressed doubts about Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s readiness to face Terence Crawford next. According to Bozy, Vergil tends to load up on his punches too much, focusing excessively on knockouts, and he struggles to maintain composure after receiving hits. Even Ryan Garcia, who faced Vergil Ortiz Jr. in the amateurs, noticed
Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s recent fight with Serhi Bohachuk ended in controversy, with many fans and critics questioning the legitimacy of Ortiz’s victory. Despite being dropped twice during the fight and appearing to lose the majority of the rounds, Ortiz managed to secure a 12-round majority decision. This has left a black cloud of disgrace hanging
In a recent interview, rising boxing star Edgar Berlanga expressed his willingness to step into the ring with David Benavidez, provided that Benavidez drops back down to the super middleweight division after his upcoming bout with Canelo Alvarez. Despite Berlanga’s harsh criticism of Benavidez as a jealous “Crab” for his negative comments about him being
Recently, promoter Frank Warren revealed that WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball will be headlining a card in Liverpool in the near future. This is great news for fans of the sport, as Ball has proven to be one of the most thrilling and value-for-money fighters currently in the boxing world. Earlier this year, Ball secured
In the world of boxing, some fights are remembered for their sheer brutality and display of power. One such fight took place in 1976 between the legendary George Foreman and the underrated Scott LeDoux. Foreman, who was making a comeback after a devastating loss to Muhammad Ali, was at the peak of his career. On
Edgar Berlanga’s assertion that he is the most significant puncher that Canelo Alvarez will face when they meet in September raises several questions. While Berlanga may believe in his own power, his track record doesn’t entirely support his claim. Despite his impressive knockout ratio in the past, his recent fights against B-level opponents have left