Former two-time WBO champ Billy Joe Saunders has been absent from the ring for over three years now. His last fight against Canelo Alvarez ended in defeat and forced him to retire after eight rounds due to a severe injury to his eye. Despite the defeat, Saunders received a significant payday for the fight, which
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World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has made it clear that he is only interested in boxing two specific opponents: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. These two men are the ones he defeated to become the unified heavyweight champion. Speaking with Seconds Out, Usyk stated that it is time for the younger fighters to step up
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has introduced a new special commemorative belt called the ‘Tamaulipas II’ belt that will be presented to the winner of the September 14th bout between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. The addition of yet another belt to the already saturated boxing market is questionable. Fans are likely to see this move
Daniel Dubois is confident in his prediction of a knockout victory for IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois over Anthony Joshua. Zhang points out that Joshua hasn’t faced a top-tier opponent since 2022, when he suffered his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk. After that defeat, Joshua experienced a mental breakdown, leading his promoter Eddie Hearn to
Willie Pep, known as one of the greatest defensive fighters in boxing history, continues to be remembered and celebrated long after his passing. Recently, artist Corey Pane completed a stunning mural in Hartford, Connecticut, depicting Pep in action against his rival Sandy Saddler. This mural, measuring 20 feet wide by 12 feet tall, serves as
The official weights have been confirmed for the highly anticipated super bantamweight clash happening at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Unified 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 pounds, marking the heaviest weight of his career. His opponent, Australian-based Irishman TJ Doheny, was slightly lighter at 121.5 pounds. A sell-out crowd is expected
Edgar Berlanga is confident that he will be able to defy the odds and pull off a major upset by defeating the boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez in their upcoming fight. Many in the United States don’t believe that Berlanga is ready for this level of competition, viewing his title shot as a result of various
Manager Rick Mirigian’s bold prediction that former two-division world champion Devin Haney will embarrass Ryan Garcia in their potential rematch, provided it’s on a “level playing field,” has stirred up a storm among boxing fans. While Mirigian is known for his confidence in his fighters, some may argue that such a statement is premature, considering
Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez, the IBF super featherweight contender, showcased his skills in a sixth-round TKO victory over Miguel Marriaga, the heavy-handed Colombian, in Carson, California. Nunez, known for his offensive prowess, had to weather a storm of hard shots from the 37-year-old Marriaga before asserting his dominance in the fourth round. Despite initial expectations that
Irish fighter TJ Doheny has had a successful run in Japan, claiming five impressive victories during his time there. However, his biggest test awaits him as he prepares to face the formidable Naoya Inoue for all four super bantamweight belts. Inoue, known as “Monster” for his terrifying power, is a force to be reckoned with
Diego Pacheco’s recent victory over Maciej Sulecki has caught the attention of promoter Eddie Hearn. With a record of 22-0 and 18 knockouts, Pacheco is starting to make waves in the super middleweight division. Hearn sees potential in Pacheco and wants to carefully map out his path to a potential fight against unified champion Canelo
The fight between #1 ranked WBO super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco and journeyman Maciej Sulecko took place in Carson, California, on Saturday night. The bout was anticipated to be an exciting clash between two fighters with different styles and backgrounds. Pacheco came into the fight with an impressive record of 22-0, with 19 knockouts, while
The night at Chumash Casino Resort was not a sweet one for veteran Ramiro Duno, as ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval delivered a brutal beating in the ring. Sandoval’s masterclass performance showcased his dominance, leaving Duno struggling to keep up. With each round, it became evident that Sandoval was not just fighting to win, but to send
Terence Crawford, the undefeated boxing champion, has made a bold decision to vacate his WBA welterweight title. This move comes as a surprise to many in the boxing world, as Crawford has been a dominant force in the 147-lb division. His decision to give up the title is motivated by his desire to focus on
The boxing world lost a legend 55 years ago when Rocky Marciano tragically passed away in a plane crash. At just one day shy of turning 46, Marciano had plans to go into business with the Petronelli brothers to set up a construction business and a boxing gym. This collaboration could have potentially changed the