Manny Pacquiao, the living legend and all-time great boxer, has made his way back to Japan at the age of 45. He arrived in Tokyo yesterday evening and wasted no time getting back into the swing of things by heading straight to the gym for a pre-exhibition bout workout. This will be Pacquiao’s second exhibition
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The August 3rd fight card scheduled to take place in The City of Angels is undeniably stacked with talent. Headlining the event is the highly anticipated matchup between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov, promising an evening of intense competition. Additionally, fans can look forward to five supporting bouts featuring top contenders such as Andy Ruiz,
Terence Crawford, a prominent figure in the boxing world, is gearing up for a significant match against Israil Madrimov, the 154-pound defending titlist. While fans are eagerly anticipating this upcoming bout, Crawford has his sights set on a potentially lucrative super fight with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. Despite emphasizing the importance of his current match
Jake Paul’s recent victory over former UFC fighter Mike Perry has stirred up mixed reactions within the fighting community. While Paul managed to drop Perry three times and secure a sixth-round stoppage win, many are questioning the caliber of his opponent and the true test of his skills. Paul has already announced his next move,
In the world of boxing, certain matchups seem inevitable. They are the fights that fans dream of, the battles that must take place to determine true greatness. One such fight that has captured the imagination of fans is the potential showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. These two undefeated Japanese fighters, both multi-weight world
The recent decision by David Benavidez to move back down to super middleweight after a brief stint at 175 pounds has sparked discussions among boxing enthusiasts. While many may question the feasibility of “The Mexican Monster” transitioning to the heavyweight division, history has shown that height and weight are not always definitive factors in a
When boxing fans hear the name Victor Ortiz, the infamous fight with Floyd Mayweather often comes to mind. The incident where Ortiz headbutted Mayweather, only to be knocked out by a sucker punch, defined Ortiz’s career in the eyes of many. It’s unfortunate that one moment of poor judgment overshadowed Ortiz’s accomplishments in the ring.
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
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
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
The recent near-miss assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has left shock waves reverberating throughout the country. Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when shots were fired, narrowly missing him and hitting him in the ear. The immediate reaction of Trump instinctively ducking under the podium showcased a moment of vulnerability
Pernell Whitaker, known as “Sweet Pea,” was a boxing genius whose career was tragically cut short on July 14th, 2019, when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in his native Virginia. His death marked the end of a remarkable life that had brought so much joy to fans and
The return of big-time boxing to Philadelphia brought about a true spectacle last night, with IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis stealing the show. Ennis, at just 27 years old, made quite the statement by forcing David Avanesyan to retire at the end of round five due to jaw damage. With this victory, Ennis improved
Philadelphia, once known as “The City of Brotherly Love,” used to be a thriving hub for big boxing matches. However, the city has not seen a major fight event since the 1970s. The upcoming match featuring Jaron “Boots” Ennis at Wells Fargo Center is generating excitement as it has the potential to revive the boxing