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
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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
Lawrence Okolie, the former WBO cruiserweight champ who recently claimed the bridgerweight title, is making waves in the heavyweight division. At 31 years old, Okolie has expressed interest in challenging top heavyweight boxers like Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker. In a recent interview with IFL TV, Okolie confidently stated that he has what it takes
In the dynamic world of professional boxing, emerging talents often find themselves on a collision course with established champions. Chris Billam-Smith, a proven tough cookie in the cruiserweight division, has recently caught the attention of the boxing world with his impressive performances. Now, with the WBO belt securely around his waist, Billam-Smith is eyeing a
David Benavidez’s victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk at light heavyweight prompted immediate speculation about a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez, known as “The Mexican Monster,” expressed his interest in facing the Mexican superstar after his impressive win. Despite claims that he doesn’t care about Canelo, Benavidez made it clear that he wants the fight badly,