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
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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
Boxing fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the upcoming rematch between junior bantamweights Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka. The two fighters have agreed to face off once again on December 31st in Tokyo, Japan, marking a highly anticipated return bout that promises to deliver an epic battle. In their previous meeting back in July,
On a Saturday night at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Curmel Moton showcased his immense talent in a scheduled six-round bout against Victor Vazquez. The 18-year-old prospect wasted no time in asserting his dominance over his opponent, delivering a lightning-quick first-round knockout that left the crowd in awe. From the opening bell, Moton demonstrated his
Last night in Mexico, fight fans witnessed Floyd Mayweather’s complete domination of John Gotti III in their highly anticipated exhibition rematch. Mayweather showcased his superior skills and experience as he swept all eight rounds, leaving Gotti outclassed and looking amateurish in comparison. While Gotti never seemed seriously hurt, he was clearly no match for Mayweather’s
David Benavidez recently showcased his speed and combination skills in a new Instagram post, gearing up for his upcoming fight on December 14th at 175 pounds. While his speed looks impressive in the video, there are growing concerns about his power at the light heavyweight division. In order to pose a serious threat to the
Promoter Eddie Hearn has recently expressed his concerns regarding Devin Haney’s training team and has suggested the need for a change. Hearn believes that Haney’s father, Bill Haney, may not be the best fit to guide the young boxer forward in his career. Despite Bill’s support and backing of his son, Hearn questions his effectiveness
Eddie Hearn, a renowned boxing promoter, has voiced his concerns about Terence Crawford possibly retiring if he does not secure a fight with Canelo Alvarez. According to Hearn, Crawford, who has already amassed significant wealth, is reluctant to continue facing younger, upcoming fighters such as Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis or the formidable contenders in the 154-pound