Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he is contemplating signing as a free agent with either Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing or Mayweather Promotions. This decision comes after turning down a lucrative $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, with whom he still harbors bitter feelings for not securing desired bouts against Vasily Lomachenko and Gervonta ‘Tank’
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The recent incident involving Shakur Stevenson’s refusal to listen to his corner’s instructions during his fight against Artem Harutyunyan has raised concerns in the boxing community. Tim Bradley, a well-respected boxing expert, expressed his criticism of Stevenson’s behavior, labeling him as a “brat” who is unwilling to follow guidance from his coach. This lack of
This Saturday night in Philadelphia, all eyes will be on Jaron “Boots” Ennis as he defends his IBF welterweight title against Russian fighter David Avanesyan. With Ennis being the clear favorite with the betting odds, many see this fight as a coming-out party for the young star. Avanesyan, who has faced big names in the
In a recent interview, former boxer Carl Froch shared his opinion on a fantasy fight between two British heavyweight champions, Anthony Joshua and Frank Bruno. To the surprise of many, Froch favored Bruno to defeat Joshua in this hypothetical matchup. He highlighted Bruno’s performance against Lennox Lewis in the 90s as a key factor in
One of the most anticipated fights on the undercard of the upcoming Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov event is the matchup between WBA light welterweight titleholder Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and the knockout artist Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela. Fans are eagerly looking forward to this fight as it is seen as a 50-50 battle. Both fighters possess
Abdullah Mason, with an impressive record of 14-0 and 12 knockouts, is set to face Augustin Quintana in an eight-round stay-busy fight. Quintana, on the other hand, holds a record of 19-2-1 with 12 knockouts. Despite Quintana’s recent knockout loss to Juan Javier Carasco, he is expected to bring a different challenge to Mason. The
Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez has expressed his willingness to step into the ring with Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, given the right financial incentives. This potential matchup could serve as a significant test for the 24-year-old Rodriguez, allowing him to add another seasoned veteran to his list of opponents. If Rodriguez were to suffer a defeat at the
The boxing world is buzzing with speculation about who will be the next opponent to face Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. Surprisingly, David Benavidez is not in the running, leaving two contenders as the most likely candidates for the upcoming fight. The contenders in question are Edgar Berlanga from Puerto Rico and Chris Eubank Junior from
William Zepeda showcased his skills in a dominant fashion by defeating Giovanni Cabrera in the third round in Ontario, California. With a record of 31-0(27), Zepeda is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. Oscar De La Hoya, Zepeda’s promoter, has high hopes for his fighter. He envisions Zepeda becoming the
The super flyweight division is currently one of the most exciting divisions in boxing, with multiple world champions vying for the top spot. Jessie “Bam” Rodriguez holds the WBC title, while Fernando Martinez recently added the WBA strap to his IBF belt. Kosei Tanaka rounds out the trio of world champions with the WBO belt
Janibek Alimkhanuly, current holder of the IBF and WBO middleweight titles, is set to defend his belts in a twelve-round battle against Andrei Mikhailovich. However, this match-up may not be the most compelling for Alimkhanuly’s quest to gain recognition in the boxing world. Throughout his eight-year career, the Top Rank-promoted fighter has faced a string
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, recently made headlines by turning down a massive $15 million contract extension from his promoters at Top Rank. This decision has left his future in the boxing world uncertain, as he explores the possibility of becoming a free agent. Despite Top Rank offering a deal that would guarantee him
Oscar De La Hoya, the renowned promoter, is oozing confidence in his fighter, William Zepeda, following his dominant performance against Giovanni Cabrera. Zepeda’s ability to stop his opponent in the third round with a brutal body shot has caught the attention of De La Hoya, who is now pushing for Zepeda to fight for a
The fight between Argentina’s Fernando Martinez and Japanese hero Kazuto Ioka in Tokyo, Japan provided fans with a great action fight, but unfortunately, it was overshadowed by unfathomable scoring. Martinez managed to defeat Ioka by a 12 round unanimous decision, but the scores given by the judges were simply unacceptable. Two out of the three
With the support of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 18-year-old 130-pounder Curmel Moton is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most talented young prospects in the sport. His recent victory on the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal card in Anaheim, California, where he improved his record to 4-0(3) with a second-round stoppage of Nikolai