Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion, has faced rejection from three welterweight champions for unification fights, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. The WBC champion, Mario Barrios, the WBO champion, Brian Norman Jr., and the WBA champion, Eimantis Stanionis, all turned down offers from Hearn. This rejection poses a significant challenge for Ennis in
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William Zepeda, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 27 KOs, is setting his sights on a potential matchup with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Zepeda recognizes the importance of scouting his potential opponent and has considered traveling to Saudi Arabia to witness Stevenson’s upcoming fight against Joe Cordina. This strategic move showcases Zepeda’s dedication
Promoter Eddie Hearn recently made headlines by signing Shakur Stevenson to a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. This deal includes a WBC lightweight title defense against Joe Cordina, followed by a potential matchup with William Zepeda in early 2025. While Hearn is vocal about wanting to set up a showdown between Stevenson and Gervonta Davis
Don Charles, a prominent boxing trainer, made some bold statements when he compared his trainee, Daniel Dubois, to the legendary Muhammad Ali. It is important to acknowledge Charles’ confidence in Dubois and his skills as a trainer, but the comparison to Ali seems far-fetched and unrealistic. Charles went as far as to predict that Dubois
David Benavidez, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, is set to return to the ring on December 14th on Amazon Prime Video PPV. His promoter, Sampson Lewkowic, revealed that the purpose of this match is to prepare Benavidez for a potential challenge against the winner of the October 12th undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and
Matchroom’s recent signing of WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for his upcoming fight against Joe Cordina raises some eyebrows. Promoter Eddie Hearn has not clarified whether this deal is a one-fight agreement or a long-term commitment. Given Stevenson’s lackluster performances in his last two outings, it might be wise for Hearn to focus on shorter
WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.’s father and trainer, Brian Sr., took to Instagram to express their interest in setting up a unification fight with IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and his promoter Eddie Hearn. Despite Ennis revealing that Team Norman had received an offer and turned it down, Norman Sr. insists that they actually
Japan is currently experiencing a surge in the sport of boxing, with talented fighters like Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani, Kensiro Teraji, and others captivating audiences with their skill and agility in the ring. These fighters have been participating in thrilling matches, showcasing their talent and making a name for themselves on the global stage. According
Recently, a fake fight poster circulating on social media hyping a supposed bout between Julio Cesar Chavez and Floyd Mayweather had fans buzzing. But Mayweather quickly put an end to the speculation by laughing off the idea during an interview with Mexican interviewers. He jokingly asked if he would be fighting the father or the
Dennis Andries’ journey in the world of boxing is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Andries faced a series of setbacks early on in his professional career. With six losses in his first 21 bouts, it seemed like success was a distant dream for the young fighter. However, despite the challenges, Andries never
The 2000s marked a new era in the heavyweight division, following the footsteps of the Silver Age and the dominance of Lennox Lewis. The emergence of a new generation of boxers, including the Klitschko Brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, added a fresh dynamic to the heavyweight scene. These super heavyweights, along with other rising stars like
The potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios in December raises eyebrows in the boxing world. Both Spence and Pacquiao are considered ring-worn, making them questionable choices for challenging world titles. Despite the possibility of selling tickets and generating PPV buys for PBC on Prime Video, the matchups
When it comes to the world of boxing, there’s always room for new stars to shine. According to Edgar Berlanga, fans are growing weary of long-time super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and are eager to see a new face at the top of the sport. Berlanga, at 27 years old with a record of 22-0,
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight titleholder, has recently come under fire for his upcoming fight against Joe Cordina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match has been criticized for various reasons, including Cordina’s recent knockout loss, lack of experience at the 135 weight class, and overall low demand from the public. With little to no recognition
Former world heavyweight title challenger Bryant Jennings is set to make his return to the ring this Saturday night in his hometown of Philadelphia. The 39-year-old fighter, who will soon be turning 40, has not competed since his loss to Joe Joyce in July of 2019. Jennings, with a record of 24-4(14), will be facing