The 2000s marked a new era in the heavyweight division, following the footsteps of the Silver Age and the dominance of Lennox Lewis. The emergence of a new generation of boxers, including the Klitschko Brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, added a fresh dynamic to the heavyweight scene. These super heavyweights, along with other rising stars like
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The potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios in December raises eyebrows in the boxing world. Both Spence and Pacquiao are considered ring-worn, making them questionable choices for challenging world titles. Despite the possibility of selling tickets and generating PPV buys for PBC on Prime Video, the matchups
When it comes to the world of boxing, there’s always room for new stars to shine. According to Edgar Berlanga, fans are growing weary of long-time super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and are eager to see a new face at the top of the sport. Berlanga, at 27 years old with a record of 22-0,
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight titleholder, has recently come under fire for his upcoming fight against Joe Cordina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match has been criticized for various reasons, including Cordina’s recent knockout loss, lack of experience at the 135 weight class, and overall low demand from the public. With little to no recognition
Former world heavyweight title challenger Bryant Jennings is set to make his return to the ring this Saturday night in his hometown of Philadelphia. The 39-year-old fighter, who will soon be turning 40, has not competed since his loss to Joe Joyce in July of 2019. Jennings, with a record of 24-4(14), will be facing
Martin Bakole is eyeing a showdown with Zhilei Zhang in China this December, with hopes of fighting in front of Zhang’s home crowd. After an impressive stoppage win over Jared Anderson, Bakole is eager to take on the challenge presented by Zhang, who is considered a formidable opponent in the heavyweight division. Bakole’s promoter, Ben
The announcement of Serhii Bohachuk being added to the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk II card on December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has generated a buzz in the boxing world. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, known for organizing competitive fights, has yet again managed to secure an intriguing match-up for the event. Despite Bohachuk’s recent
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has been positioned in a rare undercard slot for the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry event. This demotion comes on the heels of disappointing performances that have caused a loss of appeal with fans. Rather than facing more suitable opponents like Raymond Muratalla or Edwin De Los Santos, Stevenson
Edgar Berlanga is facing the biggest challenge of his career as he prepares to take on the unified super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez. With a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, Berlanga has proven to be a powerful and determined fighter. However, he lacks the experience of facing top-tier opponents that would prepare him for
Alfonso Gomez, a familiar face from the popular boxing reality show “The Contender,” has recently announced his comeback to the ring at the age of 43. With an impressive track record that includes fights against notable opponents such as Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez, Gomez is looking to make his mark once again in the
Mairis Briedis, a former three-time cruiserweight champion known for his toughness and talent, has officially announced his retirement from the sport. With a record of 28-3(20), Briedis leaves behind a legacy of exciting fights and memorable moments over his almost 15-year career. During his time in the ring, Briedis faced off against some of the
The upcoming weekend seems to be lacking in boxing excitement, with the highlight being an exhibition rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. This event, set to take place in Mexico and broadcast live on DAZN, is generating some buzz due to the chaos that ensued in their previous bout. Gotti III’s disqualification and
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and Joe Cordina have agreed to a fight on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight will take place on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev undercard, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV at the Kingdom Arena. It remains uncertain whether Stevenson will be placed as the
The boxing world was recently shaken by the claim of boxing pod host Paulie Malignaggi that Canelo Alvarez is taking advantage of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh by allegedly demanding a hefty sum to face Terence Crawford. Malignaggi’s analysis suggests that Canelo is seemingly exploiting the financial resources of Alalshikh to negotiate a fight that the
Devin Haney, the young and promising boxer, is in desperate need of a comeback after his disappointing performance against Ryan Garcia. In order to set up a lucrative rematch with Garcia in 2025, Haney must quickly rebuild his reputation and skills. The key to his success lies in selecting the right opponents and strategizing his