Caleb Plant expressed his personal feelings towards Trevor McCumby’s decision to take a leap in competition at the age of 31, waiting until now to face Plant for the WBA interim super middleweight title. Plant views McCumby’s move as a sign of doubt, indicating that McCumby believes he can beat him. Plant finds it disrespectful
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Anthony Joshua, once the dominant force in the heavyweight division, has faced setbacks in recent years. With losses to Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr., Joshua’s credibility as a top-tier fighter has been called into question. The upcoming fight against IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on September 21st at Wembley Stadium has been touted as
Promoter Eddie Hearn is working on arranging a deal for IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro to defend his title against Devin Haney on December 7th in Australia. If this fight comes to fruition, it will provide an opportunity for Haney to bounce back from his previous performance. One major obstacle that Haney may encounter
Trainer Brian Norman Sr. appears to be confident that a deal is nearing completion for a welterweight unification fight between his son, Brian Norman Jr., and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. This fight, set to take place on November 9th in Ennis’ hometown of Philadelphia, could be a significant moment for Norman Jr.’s career. Matchroom promoter Eddie
Oliver McCall, the heavyweight warrior from the tough streets of Chicago, has a remarkable story to tell. Throughout his professional career from 1985 to 2019, McCall faced some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, including Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Frank Bruno. Boasting a record of 59-14-2 with 38 knockouts, McCall never once
Edgar Berlanga faces a tough challenge against unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez on September 14th. Retired former unified light heavyweight champion Anthony Tarver believes that Berlanga’s best chance of victory lies in emulating the in-and-out attacks displayed by Dmitry Bivol in his win over Canelo in 2022. While Berlanga possesses power, youth, and size
Shakur Stevenson’s upcoming fight against Joe Cordina on the DAZN PPV undercard of the Beterbiev vs. Bivol event has stirred up controversy among boxing fans. The decision to feature Stevenson on the pay-per-view platform has received backlash due to his lack of popularity and the underwhelming nature of the matchup. Cordina, coming off a recent
Upon closer evaluation of Andre Ward’s argument, it becomes evident that Terence Crawford’s place in the conversation for the Face of Boxing is questionable at best. While Ward compares Crawford to the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, there are significant discrepancies in terms of popularity and marketability that set Crawford apart. Canelo
Maxi Hughes, a lightweight contender, has boldly predicted that IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will defeat Anthony Joshua by knockout in their upcoming fight on September 21st at Wembley Stadium. Hughes believes that Joshua’s vulnerability to hard punches will be his downfall in this match, and that Dubois possesses the power to expose this weakness.
Tommy Farr’s boxing career is nothing short of remarkable. Over the span of 140 professional fights, he was stopped only 6 times, facing off against legendary opponents such as Max Baer, Jimmy Braddock, and Lou Nova. Despite the odds stacked against him, Farr proved to be a formidable opponent in the ring. His most famous
Julio Cesar Chavez, one of the most revered boxers in Mexican history, has faced accusations from fellow boxer Freddie Pendleton that he dodged a fight with him not once, but three times. Pendleton, with a record of 47-26-5, claimed that despite offers from TV networks and promoters, Chavez refused to step into the ring with
George Foreman and Larry Holmes, two boxing legends from the same era, never crossed paths in the ring despite existing simultaneously. The timing of their careers played a significant role in this missed opportunity. While Foreman had a strong start with an Olympic gold medal and early success in the professional circuit, Holmes had a
Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes that fans were quick to criticize Terence Crawford’s victory over Israil Madrimov due to their high expectations for the undefeated boxer. Many were comparing Crawford’s performance to his fight against Errol Spence, expecting a similar outcome. Unfortunately, when Crawford did not knock out Madrimov, fans were quick to downgrade his
Diego Pacheco is set to face off against the seasoned veteran Maciej Sulecki in a 12-round super middleweight bout this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Matchroom has been quick to push the 23-year-old Pacheco (21-0, 17 KO KOs) towards a world title shot, with hopes of eventually challenging unified super
Canelo Alvarez, the renowned Mexican star in the world of boxing, is still fixated on avenging his previous loss to light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol from the year 2022. Despite the setback, Canelo remains resolute in his desire to return to the 175lb division to face Bivol once again. With a professional record of 61-2-2