Terence Crawford, a well-known name in the boxing world, has decided to vacate his WBO welterweight title. This move leaves him with only one of his previously held four belts at 147 pounds. The decision to relinquish the title has paved the way for Brian Norman Jr. to be upgraded from WBO interim 147-pound champion
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Trevor McCumby, with an undefeated record of 28-0 and 21 KOs, is determined to make a name for himself by defeating former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant for the WBA interim 168-lb title. Despite not having made the millions like his opponent or enjoying a high-profile career like him, McCumby is driven by his
The possibility of Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya collaborating to organize a major boxing event featuring Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda has caught the attention of fight fans. Following discussions at the recent Ortiz-Serhii Bohachuk bout, De La Hoya and Alalshikh appeared to have reached a
As former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury turns 36 today, the boxing world is abuzz with speculation about his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, who suffered his first pro defeat at the hands of Usyk in their last match, is facing immense pressure to come out victorious in the upcoming bout. The criticism surrounding Fury’s
Trainer Jeff Mayweather has made a strong recommendation for Vergil Ortiz Jr. to steer clear of a potential fight with Terence Crawford. After witnessing Ortiz’s recent struggle against Serhii Bohachuk, Mayweather believes that the 26-year-old Texas native is not ready to face someone of Crawford’s caliber. Despite the judges awarding Ortiz a majority decision victory
In a stunning turn of events, Angelo Leo, a former champion at 122 pounds, secured the IBF belt at 126 pounds with a spectacular knockout victory over defending champion Luis Alberto Lopez. The match, held in Leo’s hometown of Albuquerque, showcased his incredible skill and power, as his perfect left hook dropped Lopez hard in
Promoter Tom Loeffler is not happy with the outcome of the fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Serhii Bohachuk. According to him, Bohachuk had the upper hand in the fight, landing more punches and causing damage to Vergil’s face. However, despite his efforts, the judges scored the fight in favor of Vergil, leading to a
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has made it clear that he is determined to set up a unification fight between WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz and WBA champ Terence Crawford. This announcement comes on the heels of Vergil’s recent twelve-round majority decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk. De La Hoya emphasized that the decision
The highly anticipated rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez has been confirmed and is set to take place on December 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. This rematch comes after their thrilling encounter in August 2023, which saw Navarrete emerge victorious via a wide decision. Despite the outcome, the intensity of the fight
The boxing world was set abuzz last night with the intense battle between Vergil Ortiz and Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas. The fight, which lasted 12 rounds, was filled with non-stop action and thrilling moments. However, what stole the spotlight was the controversial decision that left fans and experts questioning the judges’ scoring. Despite being
Tom Loeffler, promoter of Serhii Bohachuk, expressed his dissatisfaction with Bohachuk losing his WBC interim junior middleweight title in a controversial 12-round majority decision against Vergil Ortiz Jr. Loeffler felt that the judges’ scoring was inaccurate and believed Bohachuk should have emerged victorious, especially considering the two knockdowns he achieved in rounds one and eight.
In a shocking turn of events, fringe contender Angelo Leo managed to knock out IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto ‘Venado’ Lopez in the tenth round of their highly anticipated match. Despite trailing on two of the scorecards, Lopez was caught by a devastating left hook from Leo that left him unable to continue the fight.
Tonight, fight fans witnessed a thrilling matchup between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated fight showcased two power punchers vying for a shot at one of the top fighters in the 154-pound division. The winner of this bout will
As Vergil Ortiz Jr. steps into the ring tonight to face WBC interim junior middleweight champion Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas, he is faced with a formidable challenge. Bohachuk, with a record of 24-1 and 23 KOs, is not your typical easy opponent that Ortiz Jr. has been matched against in the past. This fight
In this article, Anthony Joshua expresses his readiness to face hostility and aggression from IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in their upcoming fight at Wembley Stadium. Joshua acknowledges the danger of facing the younger Dubois and emphasizes the need to stay motivated for the fight. Joshua’s acknowledgment of his vulnerabilities, including his past defeats against