During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Zhilei Zhang made some bold statements regarding Anthony Joshua. Zhang, who holds a professional record of 27-2-1 with 22 knockouts, expressed his belief that Joshua is actively avoiding a potential bout between the two heavyweights. Zhang referenced their previous amateur encounter at the 2012 London Olympics, where
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Andy Ruiz Jr., once held in high regard as the unified heavyweight champion of the world, now finds himself labeled as a one-hit wonder by fans and critics alike. His recent selection by His Excellency for the Riyadh Season event on August 3rd, where he will face Jarrell Miller, highlights the unfortunate trajectory of his
Naoya Inoue, the Japanese boxing sensation, has recently announced that he will remain in the super-bantamweight division for the next two years. Despite calls from some fans to move up to the featherweight division and pursue more titles, Inoue is determined to stay put at 122 pounds. Inoue emphasized the importance of being physically matured
The boxing world is in an uproar over Terence Crawford’s decision to avoid facing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis after capturing the undisputed welterweight championship. Many fans and analysts, including Tim Bradley, are critical of Crawford’s move to challenge Israil Madrimov for his WBA junior middleweight title instead of taking on Ennis, who is seen as a
Mexican ring warriors take pride in being known as tough and brave individuals in the sport of boxing. However, Timothy Bradley, himself a proven ring warrior, has recently criticized Canelo Alvarez. In an interview on Deep Waters, Bradley accused Canelo of “holding the straps hostage” and avoiding real challenges. Bradley did not mince words when
Jose “Pipino” Cuevas was a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world, yet his greatness often goes overlooked. One of his defining moments came in 1976 when an 18-year-old Cuevas shocked the boxing community by defeating the defending WBA welterweight champion, Angel Espada. Cuevas, with an unassuming record of 15-6(13), was considered an
Former multi-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. believes that Gervonta Davis is a special talent in the sport of boxing due to his ability to set up his opponents and then unleash his powerful punches, reminiscent of Mike Tyson. However, despite Davis’ impressive record of 30-0 with 28 knockouts, there are still significant criticisms regarding
Israil Madrimov recently showcased his impressive skills in a sparring video, gearing up for his upcoming bout against Terence Crawford on August 3rd in Los Angeles. Throughout the session, the WBA junior middleweight champion displayed his versatility by seamlessly switching between southpaw and orthodox stances. What stood out the most was Madrimov’s constant movement, his
The management team of Anthony Joshua recently questioned the promoters of IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois about his lack of participation in VADA testing ahead of their upcoming fight on September 21st. This move may be perceived as an attempt to unsettle Dubois and take him off his game, but the young fighter seems unwavering
The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming August 3 card in Los Angeles, touted by promoter Eddie Hearn as one of the best ever in America. While opinions may vary on this claim, it is undeniable that there is a lot at stake on this stacked card. Headlined by the eagerly awaited
Naoya Inoue, the pound-for-pound star and unified super-bantamweight champion, is set to face Irish fighter TJ Doheny in his next bout. Despite his impressive record of 26-4(20) and never being stopped, Doheny is relatively unknown to many fans. The former IBF super-bantamweight champion has won his last three fights by stoppage, all of which took
Teofimo Lopez, a two-weight world champion at 135 and 140 pounds, is considering making the move up to the welterweight division. Lopez, known for his power in the ring, believes that his skills and IQ will serve him well in the higher weight class. Despite still maturing as a fighter, Lopez is confident in his
Naoya Inoue is set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against TJ Doheny on September 3rd at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The highly anticipated event will be broadcast live on ESPN+, giving boxing fans around the world a chance to witness the action. Despite being considered a veteran in the sport at
Recently, Shakur Stevenson received some unsettling news regarding his upcoming fight. The WBC ordered a match between him and his #1 ranked contender, William Zepeda. However, things took a turn for the worse when Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, posted a cryptic tweet on Twitter. De La Hoya’s tweet implied that Zepeda was not
As the anticipation for the 2024 Paris Olympics continues to build, boxing enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to see the next generation of talented fighters compete for gold. Among the eight boxers chosen to represent the United States, there is a mix of both experienced veterans and promising newcomers who are determined to make a