Bob Arum, a well-known promoter, has put pressure on Devin Haney to either defend his WBC light welterweight title against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin or give up the belt. Arum’s company won the purse bid for the fight, but Haney seems reluctant to face Martin due to the low amount offered for the bout. This
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Promoter Bob Arum is confident that he will be able to put together a deal for the lightweight unification contest between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasily Lomachenko. Despite the interest from both fighters to make this fight happen in November, Arum acknowledges that until the deal is signed, nothing is certain. Arum’s optimism is based
Promoter Bob Arum, of Top Rank company, has recently won the purse bid to stage the fight between WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney and mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. Despite securing the bid, Arum is uncertain if Haney will sign the contract for the fight within the ten-day period provided. Haney, with a record of
The anticipation for Anthony Joshua’s next fight is growing, with fans eager to see who will step into the ring with the former two-time heavyweight champ. While many believed Daniel Dubois to be the leading candidate, no official announcement has been made yet. The IBF has confirmed that there has been no request to sanction
Devin Haney, a prominent figure in the boxing world, has recently made headlines by announcing his decision to temporarily step away from the ring. Haney expressed his desire to travel and enjoy his earnings before making a comeback, which may not happen until after Ryan Garcia’s suspension has concluded. One of the main reasons behind
In Quebec, Canada, fight fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed evening of August 17th, which promises a double dose of fireworks. The main event will feature the unbeaten super middleweight sensation Christian Mbilli as he faces the tough and relentless Sergiy Derevyanchenko. This showdown has all the makings of a war in the ring, with
The World Boxing Council has made the decision to elevate Mario Barrios to their full welterweight title status, with a record of 29-2 and 18 knockouts under his belt. This move was expected after the WBC gave Terence Crawford the ‘Champion in recess’ label when he moved up to 154 pounds. Despite the logical move
Keyshawn Davis made bold statements about IBF lightweight champion Vasily Lomachenko, deeming him “fragile” and too old to compete against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Despite Lomachenko’s impressive record and skill set, Keyshawn believes that he wouldn’t stand a chance against Tank, especially at this stage in his career. This harsh criticism raises questions about Lomachenko’s durability
Devin Haney, the WBC light welterweight champion, expressed his disappointment with Matchroom Boxing for not participating in the bidding process for his upcoming title defense against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. Haney was shocked to learn that Top Rank was the sole bidder with a low-ball offer of $2.42 million. Matchroom’s decision to stay away from
The boxing world is abuzz with speculation that Canelo Alvarez may be facing Edgar Berlanga in his next fight in September. This comes as a surprise to many, as it was previously believed that Canelo would be facing his IBF mandatory William Scull. However, reports have surfaced that a step-aside deal may have been reached
Recent reports and tweets have confirmed that Canelo Alvarez and William Scull have reached an agreement to fight later this year. The fight, which was initially set to go to purse bids, has now been officially agreed upon, as per statements from Scull’s promoter. Despite initial doubts about whether Canelo would choose to vacate the
The negotiations for a highly anticipated fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Vasiliy Lomachenko have been underway, with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum expressing optimism about the potential matchup. Both fighters are eager to face each other in what would be a two-belt unification showdown in November. This potential clash between Lomachenko, a former
The latest WBC heavyweight rankings have caused quite a stir in the boxing world, especially for former champion Tyson Fury. Despite only losing his title to Oleksandr Usyk in their recent unification showdown, Fury has been demoted to the No-2 position. Many fans believe that Fury should rightfully be ranked as the WBC No-1 contender,
Promoter Eddie Hearn is already looking ahead to the next challenge for newly crowned IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro. After his impressive victory over Subriel Matias, Hearn has his eyes set on securing a big name opponent for Paro’s first title defense. Hearn has identified four potential opponents for Paro:– Ryan Garcia– Isaac Cruz–
Paulie Malignaggi’s criticism of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for supposedly avoiding a fight with Shakur Stevenson seems biased and unfair. Malignaggi appears to have a personal preference for Stevenson over Vasiliy Lomachenko, which may cloud his judgment. His assertion that Stevenson represents less of a risk for Davis than Lomachenko is highly debatable and lacks substantial