British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma has already caught the attention of many in the boxing world, even before turning pro. With a record of 9-0(7), the 19-year-old has shown speed, power, composure, and skill in his early bouts, earning praise from experts and former champions alike. Former featherweight king Barry McGuigan has compared Itauma’s natural
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Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis appeared visibly drained at the final press conference before his upcoming fight against David Avanesyan. The toll of cutting weight to make the 147-pound limit seemed to have taken a lot out of him. Despite feeling strong, Ennis looked weak, raising concerns about his ability to perform at his best on fight
This Saturday night, boxing fans are eagerly anticipating Jaron Ennis’s return to the ring in a homecoming bout at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ennis, also known as Boots, has had to deal with some outside the ring issues recently, particularly in court regarding his representation. Despite speculation from the boxing public, it’s important
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed interest in signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable. However, he has also voiced concerns about Stevenson’s marketability and the potential lack of attractive fights for him. Hearn emphasizes the importance of not signing fighters to long-term deals without ensuring that there are significant matchups lined up for
Bob Arum, the promoter of IBF/WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, is aiming to arrange unification fights between Alimkhanuly and the other belt-holders in the 160-pound division. Arum’s hopes are pinned on Alimkhanuly emerging victorious in his upcoming match against challenger Andrei Mikhailovich on July 13th at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in
Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis, the trainer and father of IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming fight between his son and challenger David Avanesyan. He believes that Avanesyan won’t make it past the fourth round this Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This prediction is based on
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
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