The meeting between former heavyweight champion George Foreman and journeyman boxer Everett Martin, better known as “Bigfoot,” was a clash of two very different worlds. Foreman, at age 40, was on a mission to regain his heavyweight title, while Martin, an incredibly durable fighter, was content with testing his opponents, even if he knew he
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There are talks that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may be making a comeback for a shot at the WBC welterweight title later this year. Current champion Mario Barrios could potentially face Pac Man in what would be a highly anticipated match-up. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has expressed his approval for Pacquiao challenging Barrios for the
William Zepeda is gearing up to face Giovanni Cabrera in a 12-round lightweight clash this Saturday at the Toyota Arena in California. Zepeda recognizes that Cabrera is a fearless opponent with a “nothing to lose” attitude. This fight, which will be broadcasted on DAZN, poses a challenge for Zepeda as he navigates his way towards
Keyshawn Davis is gearing up to face off against hard-hitting puncher Miguel Madueño in a ten-round lightweight showdown. Davis, with a record of 10-0 and 7 KOs, acknowledges that he has something to prove to the boxing world by going to war with Madueño. However, some boxing enthusiasts question whether this is the right opponent
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to become a promotional free agent after his upcoming title defense against Artem Harutyunyan. This fight will mark the end of his current contract with Top Rank, leaving his future in the sport uncertain. The 26-year-old undefeated fighter has not disclosed his plans post-contract, keeping fans and
The discussion surrounding who Canelo Alvarez will face in his next title defense for his undisputed super middleweight championship has taken center stage in the boxing world. While some speculate that Edgar Berlanga could be the chosen opponent, others believe that Jermall Charlo would be the preferred tune-up for a potential mega-fight against Terence Crawford.
Terence Crawford, a seasoned fighter with an impressive record of 40-0, is gearing up for a challenging bout against Israil Madrimov on August 3rd. The switch from the welterweight division to the junior middleweight division is uncharted territory for Crawford, especially at his age of 36. Adding to the complexity is his lengthy layoff of
The ongoing feud between British boxing stars, Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch, has escalated to a point where insults are being hurled on social media. What once was a friendship between the two, who even shared the same trainer in Rob McCracken, has now turned into a public spectacle. It all started when Froch criticized
Terence Crawford, a pound-for-pound star and future Hall of Famer, is set to challenge Israil Madrimov for the world title at 154 pounds on August 3rd in Los Angeles. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Crawford and his team may be underestimating Madrimov by looking past him to a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez. Hearn believes
Edgar Berlanga has made it clear that he is not interested in fighting Caleb Plant, as he views him as being on the “back burner.” Despite fans wanting Berlanga to face Plant before taking on Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed 168-lb championship, Berlanga has his sights set on a bigger prize. He sees Plant as
Trainer Jeff Mayweather has raised concerns about Devin Haney’s decision to potentially take time off to wait for a rematch with Ryan Garcia. Mayweather believes that Haney, being at his prime at 25, should stay active in his career instead of allowing valuable time to pass by. The trainer fears that Haney’s confidence may suffer
Gervonta Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, recently defended his title against Frank Martin, but the PPV buys for the fight were underwhelming, ranging from 325,000 to 350,000. This indicates a decline in Tank’s drawing power, contrary to what he and his fans may have believed. The lackluster PPV numbers for this fight were not entirely
It has been 15 years since the legendary Nicaraguan world champion, Alexis Arguello, tragically passed away. Known as “The Explosive Thin Man,” Arguello was a dominant force in the boxing world, reigning as a champion in three weight classes – featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. His untimely death, reportedly by suicide, left the boxing community
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has been making waves in the boxing world, and many fans and experts believe he deserves a spot in the top 10 pound-for-pound rankings. With an impressive record and undeniable talent, Rodriguez has proven himself time and time again in the ring. One of Rodriguez’s most notable victories was his recent knockout
Following his recent victory, Roach Jr. has set his sights on a unification bout with WBO champ Emanuel Navarrete and WBC champ O’Shaquie Foster. This strategic move opens up the possibility of high-stakes matchups and exciting fights in the near future. By expressing his interest in unifying titles, Roach Jr. is showing his ambition to