In a surprising turn of events, Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning heavyweight champion, took to social media to announce his decision to vacate his IBF title. This move was made in order to allow Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois to compete for the vacant title on September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. Usyk’s gesture of
Boxing
As the much-anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III approaches, fans are left to ponder whether the astronomical ticket prices are justified. The first bout between the two ended in controversy, and the upcoming fight, titled “Unfinished Business,” promises to be just as intense. However, the exorbitant prices attached to the tickets have
When considering the possibility of a fighter as skilled as Vasiliy Lomachenko being knocked out, it almost feels unimaginable. Lomachenko, with his exceptional talent and ring intelligence, has a track record of leaving opponents bewildered and unable to continue. His ability to make his opponents quit even earned him the nickname “No Mas-Chenko” at one
The boxing world was rocked by the devastating news that Roy Jones Jr.’s son, DeAndre, had taken his own life. The former multi-weight world champion shared the news on social media, expressing his deep sadness and shock at the tragic event. Jones revealed that his son had passed away on Saturday, leaving him and his
Teofimo Lopez has been making excuses for his declining performance in the ring, blaming his opponents Sandor Martin and Jamaine Ortiz for not engaging with him during their fights. According to Teo, their lack of aggression made it harder for him to showcase his skills and win decisively. However, it is evident that Teofimo’s inability
After Terence Crawford’s impressive victory over Errol Spence to become the four-belt welterweight champion, fans are buzzing about the possibility of Crawford facing Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight for an undisputed championship title. The idea of two champions going head-to-head in the ring is always exciting, but the question remains – is Crawford ready for
The much-anticipated battle between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk is set to take place on August 10th in Las Vegas. This clash will see Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) facing off against Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) for the WBC interim junior Middleweight title, marking a significant step up in competition for Ortiz. Ortiz Jr.
The WBO recently mandated a fight between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, setting a date for purse bids. However, both sides have come to an agreement without the need for bidding, making the match official. The details regarding the date and venue are yet to be disclosed, but fans can anticipate a thrilling contest for
Derek Chisora, a British heavyweight with a long and storied career in boxing, is a fighter that fans have found easy to root for. Despite his age of 40 years, many believe that Chisora should have retired long ago due to the toll that his numerous wars in the ring have taken on him. However,
Two rising boxing stars, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Teofimo Lopez, are set to face tough opponents in their upcoming fights that could potentially lead to major upsets. Rodriguez will be taking on Mexican veteran Juan Francisco Estrada in Glendale, Arizona, while Lopez will be facing Steve Claggett in Miami. Both fighters are eyeing bigger opportunities
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez is gearing up for a massive showdown this Saturday night against Juan Francisco Estrada, the reigning WBC world and Ring super flyweight champion. The fight, set to take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, promises to be a 50-50 battle between the young up-and-comer and the seasoned veteran. Despite being
Promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted at Anthony Joshua’s forthcoming fight announcement, expected to be unveiled at a press conference on June 26th for a clash on September 21st at Wembley Stadium. Hearn’s stance on the opponent, Daniel Dubois, indicates a significant bout for Joshua, which raises the excitement level among fans. The prospect of Joshua
Teofimo Lopez has not been shy about expressing his opinion on Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and the path he has taken in his professional boxing career. According to Lopez, Davis has been “babied” by his management throughout his 11-year career, while Lopez himself feels he has had a much harder road to the top. Lopez points
The sport of boxing is well-known for its physical and mental toll on its participants. Many retired fighters find themselves in deteriorated health, both physically and financially, after years of competing in the ring. Anthony Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, has recently expressed his desire to give back to the sport by opening a
Teofimo Lopez, a rising star in the boxing world, has expressed his desire to face off against Terence Crawford before the latter’s anticipated retirement. Lopez’s ambition is fueled by his hunger for greatness and his desire to test his skills against one of the best in the sport. However, Crawford seems to have different plans