Diego Pacheco’s recent victory over Maciel Sulecki showcased his potential as a rising star in the super middleweight division. While the win was impressive, it also highlighted the need for Pacheco to gain more experience before considering a shot at unified champion Canelo Alvarez in 2025. Promoter Eddie Hearn recognizes the importance of strategic development
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The recent loss of the purse bid by promoter Eddie Hearn for the Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian fight has created quite a stir on social media. Brian Norman Jr.’s father, Brian Sr., took to social media to express his outrage over the situation. Hearn reportedly lost the bid by $250,000 to Karen’s promoters,
Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue has decided to stay put at super bantamweight for the time being, defending his undisputed championship against IBF mandatory challenger Sam Goodman. This upcoming fight is set to take place on December 24th in Tokyo, Japan. However, Inoue has his eyes set on facing bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani in April
Tim Tszyu, son of the legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu, is set to face IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in a highly anticipated matchup on October 19th. Despite coming off a close split decision loss in his last fight against Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu remains determined to make a statement in the ring. Bakhram Murtazaliev, a
The news of Naoya Inoue’s return to the American fight scene has sparked excitement and anticipation among US fight fans. Bob Arum’s announcement that Inoue will be making his presence felt in America “early next year” comes after his recent dominating victory over TJ Doheny. This news is long overdue as Inoue has not fought
In an electrifying match in Tokyo, Japan, unified super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue showcased his exceptional skills by securing a seventh-round TKO against TJ Doheny. Throughout the fight, Inoue displayed his prowess as a brutal puncher, effectively breaking down his opponent with powerful body shots. The conclusion of the fight raised some eyebrows, with Doheny
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
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