Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is facing criticism for his lackluster performances in recent fights. Despite his impressive amateur background and rapid progression in the professional ranks, Stevenson has failed to captivate the boxing community with his fighting style. Many observers have noted his tendency to play it safe in the ring, resulting in
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Shawn Porter, a respected web host, has boldly claimed that the highly anticipated bout between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez will never come to fruition. Porter argues that Benavidez, with his impressive record of 29-0 and 24 knockouts, poses a significant threat to Canelo’s superstar status. The idea of Benavidez being a “nightmare” opponent for
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a highly anticipated unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing off against Martinez, whose aggressive style and awkward attacks have caught the attention of many fans. While Ioka is favored to win, Martinez’s age and unique approach to
The boxing world has been buzzing with the news that Chris Eubank Jr. has risen as the favorite to challenge Canelo Alvarez for his undisputed super middleweight championship in September on PPV. This unexpected turn of events has taken the pole position ahead of Edgar Berlanga and Jermall Charlo as the next potential opponent for
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan, but his eyes are already set on a bigger prize – Vasily Lomachenko. Stevenson has been vocal about his desire to face Lomachenko, questioning the latter’s courage and accusing him of avoiding a showdown. Despite Stevenson’s undefeated record and impressive
Shakur Stevenson claims that he is being deliberately sidelined by certain individuals in the boxing world, preventing him from having the opportunity to participate in high-profile fights that he believes he deserves. The accusations of being “blackballed” raise some interesting questions about the dynamics at play within the sport. It is no secret that certain
Former two-time middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs is gearing up to face Shane Mosley Jr. this Saturday night in a 10-round fight at the Toyota Center in Anaheim, California. Jacobs believes that a victory over Mosley Jr. will pave the way for him to secure a title shot at 168 pounds. However, the road to a
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has an undefeated record of 21-0 with 10 KOs under his belt. However, promoter Eddie Hearn is skeptical of Stevenson’s potential star power due to his defensive fighting style. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Stevenson’s status, he will need to undergo a drastic transformation in his approach
Jack Catterall, with a record of 29-1 and 13 knockouts, is eyeing a title shot against one of the light welterweight champions. His upcoming fight against former world champion Regis Prograis, with a record of 29-2 and 24 knockouts, on August 24th at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, England, could be a significant stepping stone
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
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.