Born in London, Lennox Lewis moved to Canada at the age of 12 but always felt a strong connection to his British roots. He began his boxing journey by winning Olympic gold as a super-heavyweight at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. Despite early setbacks, including a loss to Tyrell Biggs in ’84, Lewis persevered and
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Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, exudes an air of confidence as he prepares for his upcoming defense against Anthony Joshua. Dubois, with an impressive record of 21-2 and 20 knockouts, sees Joshua’s advancing age as a weakness to exploit in their upcoming fight. The 26-year-old champion is adamant that he will push Joshua to
The upcoming WBC super flyweight match between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse Rodriguez on June 29th at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, has boxing fans buzzing with anticipation. Many see this fight as a clash between the aging veteran in Estrada and the young phenom in Rodriguez, a changing of the guard moment in
The recent Facetime conversation between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury regarding their planned fight in early 2025 raises some serious concerns. Their nonchalant attitude towards their upcoming fights against Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk is quite troubling. By brushing aside these opponents and solely focusing on their potential matchup in 2025, it sends a message
Freddie Mills, born in Bournemouth, Hampshire 105 years ago, was a legendary British boxer known for his tough and relentless fighting style. Despite taking three or four punches to land one, Mills thrilled fans with his skills in the ring. He turned professional in February of 1936 after three amateur fights and worked his way
The tension between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois escalated to the point where the two fighters nearly came to blows during a filmed interview. It was a risky situation considering the proximity of their upcoming fight at Wembley Stadium in London. Dubois, the newly elevated IBF heavyweight champion, seemed eager to provoke Joshua and initiate
Many boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the upcoming match between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona this Saturday. With Estrada defending his WBC junior bantamweight title against the rising star Rodriguez, there is a strong belief in the industry that this bout has the potential to be
The looming unification clash between WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and IBF champion Vasily Lomachenko has garnered significant attention in the boxing world. However, there is a noticeable bias against Tank Davis among fans due to the age difference between him and the 36-year-old Lomachenko. Fans seem reluctant to acknowledge Tank’s talent and potential
Danny Garcia, a former two-time world champion, offered his critique of the fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. According to Danny, Haney underestimated Ryan’s abilities and made the mistake of choosing to fight him, believing he could win. Danny feels that Haney is now making excuses for his loss and was caught off guard
After months of speculation, negotiations are back on between lightweight world champions Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasily Lomachenko for a possibly November unification contest. The highly anticipated fight would see WBA lightweight champion Tank Davis facing off against IBF champ Lomachenko in a two-belt unification contest at 135 pounds. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has
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
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