The boxing world was abuzz when former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis faced off against the rising star Vitali Klitschko on June 21, 2003, at the Staples Centre. Lewis, nearing the end of his career with a record of 40-2-1(31), was coming off a dominant victory over Mike Tyson. On the other hand, Klitschko, with a
Despite being suspended from boxing and facing a hefty fine, Ryan Garcia has expressed his interest in transitioning to another combat sport – MMA. The young fighter, who claims innocence in the doping scandal that led to his suspension, took to social media to reach out to UFC President Dana White in the hopes of
The boxing world is abuzz with the news of Ryan Garcia demanding Devin Haney to return the $1.5 million he paid him for missing weight for their fight. The bout, which took place on April 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, had a strict weight limit of 140 lbs. However, Ryan came
Tim Bradley, a respected boxing analyst, has recently expressed his strong belief that Ryan Garcia should have received a much harsher punishment from the New York State Athletic Commission for testing positive for the banned substance Ostarine. Bradley argues that the one-year ban handed down to Garcia was insufficient, and that a two-year ban or
The decision made by the New York Athletic Commission to ban Ryan Garcia from boxing for a year has left the rising star devastated, not only losing $1.1 million of his guaranteed purse but also having his victory over Devin Haney ruled as a no-contest. This decision has not only affected Garcia financially but has
Devin Haney recently found himself in a peculiar situation after the New York State Athletic Commission overturned his loss to Ryan Garcia, changing his record back to an impressive 31-0. However, while this decision may seem like a cause for celebration, it is important to note that the victory feels somewhat hollow for Haney. Despite
Lionell Thompson, a super middleweight boxer, has made a bold prediction regarding the future of newly crowned WBC interim light heavyweight champion, David Benavidez. Thompson firmly believes that Benavidez stands no chance against the formidable IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev. According to Thompson, Benavidez’s lack of power and conditioning, as evident in his recent
The boxing world was shocked when Ryan Garcia took to social media to announce his retirement. Garcia cited a number of personal issues, including his mother’s battle with cancer, being sued, and a messy divorce. He also mentioned the failed drug test after his April fight with Devin Haney and the ongoing investigation by the
In the world of boxing, reputation and legacy are everything. Former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is no stranger to this reality. After suffering a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, many boxing aficionados believe that Fury must avenge his defeat to solidify his status as a true heavyweight great. The rematch, scheduled six months from now
Bob Arum, a well-known promoter, has put pressure on Devin Haney to either defend his WBC light welterweight title against mandatory challenger Sandor Martin or give up the belt. Arum’s company won the purse bid for the fight, but Haney seems reluctant to face Martin due to the low amount offered for the bout. This
Promoter Bob Arum is confident that he will be able to put together a deal for the lightweight unification contest between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasily Lomachenko. Despite the interest from both fighters to make this fight happen in November, Arum acknowledges that until the deal is signed, nothing is certain. Arum’s optimism is based
Promoter Bob Arum, of Top Rank company, has recently won the purse bid to stage the fight between WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney and mandatory challenger Sandor Martin. Despite securing the bid, Arum is uncertain if Haney will sign the contract for the fight within the ten-day period provided. Haney, with a record of
The anticipation for Anthony Joshua’s next fight is growing, with fans eager to see who will step into the ring with the former two-time heavyweight champ. While many believed Daniel Dubois to be the leading candidate, no official announcement has been made yet. The IBF has confirmed that there has been no request to sanction
Devin Haney, a prominent figure in the boxing world, has recently made headlines by announcing his decision to temporarily step away from the ring. Haney expressed his desire to travel and enjoy his earnings before making a comeback, which may not happen until after Ryan Garcia’s suspension has concluded. One of the main reasons behind
In Quebec, Canada, fight fans are eagerly anticipating the action-packed evening of August 17th, which promises a double dose of fireworks. The main event will feature the unbeaten super middleweight sensation Christian Mbilli as he faces the tough and relentless Sergiy Derevyanchenko. This showdown has all the makings of a war in the ring, with