Arturo Gatti was a fighter who burned brighter than any other during his time. Fans were always left craving more after watching him in action. His undiluted, raw fight style was a rarity in the world of boxing, making him one of the most exciting fighters of all time. However, tragedy struck when Gatti was
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The highly anticipated match between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov is set to take place on August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The Pay-Per-View (PPV) prices for this event have been revealed with the match costing $79.99 on DAZN and ESPN+ in the United States. For UK viewers, the DAZN subscription price
Naoya Inoue, also known as ‘Monster’, has recently announced his decision to defend his four 122-lb titles against TJ Doheny in September, in his hometown of Tokyo, Japan. This move has been met with criticism from fans who are unhappy with Inoue’s choice to take on the 37-year-old Doheny, who is perceived as past his
Australian super-bantamweight contender Sam Goodman made a bold decision to take on a fight prior to his mandatory shot at 122-pound king Naoya Inoue. The risk paid off as Goodman emerged victorious in a thrilling bout against Chainoi Worawut. However, the victory came at a cost as Goodman broke his left hand in the fourth
Upon reviewing Evander Holyfield’s picks for the Dream Fight scenarios presented to him, it is evident that some of his choices are quite questionable. For instance, Holyfield selected Deontay Wilder over Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson over Vitali Klitschko, and Mike Tyson over Anthony Joshua. These picks may seem biased towards Tyson, a fellow heavyweight legend,
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he sustained injuries to both of his hands during his most recent bout against Artem Harutyunyan. This revelation has shed light on the potential challenges that Shakur may face in his future fights. Despite emerging victorious and retaining his WBC lightweight title, Shakur’s admission raises doubts about his ability to
Eddie Hearn, the Matchroom promoter, is setting his sights on luring the talented boxer Shakur Stevenson under his wing. Attending the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. David Avanesyan event, Hearn is hoping to make Stevenson an offer that surpasses the $15 million proposed by Top Rank. He believes in Stevenson’s potential and is confident in his
IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis appeared visibly drained during the pre-fight face-off against challenger David Avanesyan. Ennis, who boasts an impressive record of 31-0, with 28 knockouts, is the favorite heading into the fight. However, his lack of confidence during the face-off is raising questions about his readiness for the upcoming bout. On the
There is a lingering doubt in the boxing world regarding Anthony Joshua’s return to top form after defeating four supposedly weaker opponents to regain his confidence. The former heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) is currently on a four-fight winning streak as he gears up for a title clash against IBF champion Daniel Dubois on
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he is contemplating signing as a free agent with either Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing or Mayweather Promotions. This decision comes after turning down a lucrative $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, with whom he still harbors bitter feelings for not securing desired bouts against Vasily Lomachenko and Gervonta ‘Tank’
The recent incident involving Shakur Stevenson’s refusal to listen to his corner’s instructions during his fight against Artem Harutyunyan has raised concerns in the boxing community. Tim Bradley, a well-respected boxing expert, expressed his criticism of Stevenson’s behavior, labeling him as a “brat” who is unwilling to follow guidance from his coach. This lack of
This Saturday night in Philadelphia, all eyes will be on Jaron “Boots” Ennis as he defends his IBF welterweight title against Russian fighter David Avanesyan. With Ennis being the clear favorite with the betting odds, many see this fight as a coming-out party for the young star. Avanesyan, who has faced big names in the
In a recent interview, former boxer Carl Froch shared his opinion on a fantasy fight between two British heavyweight champions, Anthony Joshua and Frank Bruno. To the surprise of many, Froch favored Bruno to defeat Joshua in this hypothetical matchup. He highlighted Bruno’s performance against Lennox Lewis in the 90s as a key factor in
One of the most anticipated fights on the undercard of the upcoming Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov event is the matchup between WBA light welterweight titleholder Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and the knockout artist Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela. Fans are eagerly looking forward to this fight as it is seen as a 50-50 battle. Both fighters possess
Abdullah Mason, with an impressive record of 14-0 and 12 knockouts, is set to face Augustin Quintana in an eight-round stay-busy fight. Quintana, on the other hand, holds a record of 19-2-1 with 12 knockouts. Despite Quintana’s recent knockout loss to Juan Javier Carasco, he is expected to bring a different challenge to Mason. The