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Johnny Fisher’s September 26 opponent announced as Michael Pirotton
While it was announced that Johnny Fisher has signed a deal with Zuffa Boxing and is scheduled to make his debut under their banner on September 26, his opponent had not been formally announced. Sky Sports now reports that Michael Pirotton will get the nod as his opponent in the 10-round main event. Pirotton (12-2, […]
‘It’s disappointing’: Eddie Hearn admits Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua likely headed to America
While there’s been talk of an impending official announcement of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua with an actual date and location, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says he doesn’t believe any real announcement can be imminent as they’ve yet to agree to any changes in a contract they’ve signed for the fight. That distinction has proven […]
‘Do you really want to fight Bam?’: Robert Garcia says there’s been no movement on a fight with Naoya Inoue
Trainer Robert Garcia fielded a few questions about some recent topics in the boxing world, including what he makes of Keyshawn Davis turning down a title shot against Devin Haney, and what the upcoming plans for Bam Rodriguez are considering there had been rumblings of a potential fight with Naoya Inoue. Here’s some of what […]
David Benavidez return eyed for December 12th, could meet Michal Cieslak
With a three-belt unification against Noel Mikaelian off the table for now, Mike Coppinger reports that David Benavidez will return to action on December 12th. Coppinger “expect[s]” him to meet interim WBC cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak, confirming an earlier report from Abraham Gonzalez, who claims it will land in the “area” of Benavidez’s birthplace of […]
‘It’s time to really turn it up on him’: Teofimo Lopez won’t show mercy to Rolly Romero
Teofimo Lopez returns to action this weekend in a welterweight title bid against his old pal, Rolly Romero. Throughout the course of the promotion Teofimo would tell the public that their personal relationship has soured a bit in recent time, and it’s precisely for that reason that he has no problem stepping into the ring […]
WBO order Hamzah Sheeraz vs Janibek Alimkhanuly
An ordered fight between WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz vs Janibek Alimkhanuly is officially back in play. A couple of years ago the WBO had ordered Alimkhanuly, who held their middleweight title at the time, make a mandatory defense against Sheeraz, and while the negotiation period for that fight was extended for a time, […]
‘We want to make that fight’: Claressa Shields continues to pursue Lauren Price showdown
Immediately following her sixth round stoppage over an inferior opponent, Claressa Shields’ team immediately turned their attention on what they hope will be a more notable foe in Lauren Price. Shield’s promoter Dmitry Salita tells Sky Sports that they still continue to work on making that fight a reality despite not having made as much […]
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez, Amanda Serrano, George Liddard: Boxing schedule and previews for August 21-22, 2026
Friday, August 21st TikTok, 9:00 pm ET Amanda Serrano vs Lucrecia Manzur From Temecula, California, for Serrano’s WBO and WBA featherweight titles. This is a first time thing, with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions putting a live card on TikTok rather than a more conventional broadcaster or streamer. Supporting action includes Jahmal Harvey, Avious Griffin […]
Redneck Brawl 14: All the highlights and wildest moments from the Hillbilly Slugfest!
Satisfaction proved the main course at Redneck Brawl 14, as Johnson City, Tennessee’s “Hillbilly Slugfest” delivered in-ring justice and on-screen entertainment. The 35 scheduled fights were cut to 34 due to scheduled fighter Crazy Little Psycho ending up pregnant (no baby registry available as of publication time) and removed from the lineup. But, the latest […]
Claressa Shields dominates and stops Kaye Scott to take middleweight titles: results, highlights, reactions
Claressa Shields is going for two more world titles tonight, as she returns to the middleweight division to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA belts. Shields (18-0, 3 KO) is a heavy favorite for the fight in Atlanta, as the 42-year-old Scott (5-1-1, 0 KO) has not faced anyone near her level, not […]
Redneck Brawl 14: Live results, updates, round by round, how to watch, start time
Full highlights and recap! The brightest ray of sunshine in a long, hot summer shines tonight in the form of Redneck Brawl 14: Hillbilly Slugfest! Tonight’s action comes to us from Johnson City, Tennessee, the second consecutive Tennessee-based Brawl after #13, the Hillbilly Throwdown in Knoxville, and the latest installment in the wildest, craziest, and […]
‘We both messed up’: Teofimo Lopez Jr and Sr have it out over loss to Shakur Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez Jr will be making his return to the ring in a welterweight title bid against Rolly Romero later this month, and in an interview with Mr. Verzace on behalf of Ring Magazine, the pair have an awkward segment where they confused the show for a Dr. Phil special when discussing what went wrong […]
‘I’ll beat him’: Filip Hrgovic confident he’ll upset the odds against Moses Itauma
As Filiip Hrgovic gets ready to square off against Moses Itauma at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, he sits down with DAZN to discuss the momentous occasion for him in which he looks to validate himself on a world stage against a highly-regard opponent. “I know the boxing world write me off in this […]
Craig Richards vs Radivoje Kalajdzic and Lee Cutler vs Louis Greene join Sept. 26 Zuffa card
A scheduled September 26 Zuffa Boxing 11 card at the Copper Box Arena has just bolstered its bill by adding two fights — Craig Richards vs Radivoje Kalajdzic and Lee Cutler vs Louis Greene — to the card headlined by Johnny Fisher. Specifically, the Richards (20-4-1, 13 KOs) vs Kalajdzic (30-3, 22 KOs) light heavyweight […]
‘Should’ve been a disqualification’: Zab Judah reflects on infamous brawl in Floyd Mayweather fight
Zab Judah just recently joined All The Smoke’s podcast and in this segment he speaks about his perspective on his 2006 fight against Floyd Mayweather that notably went haywire down the stretch of the fight. Even to this day Judah believes he was hard done by in that fight, believing he at worst deserved a […]
Mark Magsayo vs Andres Cortes opens Garcia vs Benn main card
Zuffa Boxing revealed today that former featherweight champion Mark Magsayo and undefeated lightweight Andres Cortes, who shared a card in April, will meet in the main card opener for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn on September 12th. “Magnifico” Magsayo (29-2, 19 KO) has stayed largely under the radar since losing his belt, which he took […]
Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi title fight planned for October 10th
Floyd Schofield announced yesterday that Golden Boy Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions had come to terms for his ordered WBA lightweight title fight opposite Lucas Bahdi, avoiding an impending purse bid in the process. Now, Schofield manager Michael Miller tells Manouk Akopyan that the pair will meet on October 10th, most likely in Las Vegas. […]
Elif Nur Turhan signs with Most Valuable Promotions
There’s really only one destination for top level female fighters these days, and MVP continues to consolidate talent in women’s boxing with their most recent signing of IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan. Turhan’s debut under her new outfit is still to be announced but she expressed her enthusiasm for what’s to come next. “I […]
‘We’ll settle the score after’: Teofimo Lopez downplays friendship with Rolly Romero
Teofimo Lopez spoke to some boxing media ahead of his upcoming title fight against Rolly Romero and fielded some questions about a few topics, including a failed fight between Devin Haney vs Keyshawn Davis, his own fight against Rolly, and more. Check out some of what he had to say below. On Keyshawn Davis turning […]
Brian McIntyre reflects on career with Terence Crawford and more
Trainer Brian McIntyre appeared on the Last Stand podcast to talk about his experience training Terence Crawford and their biggest fights, thoughts on the current crop of boxers, and a lot more. Check out some of what he had to say with the full video segment below. BoMac on the most satisfying win he had […]
Osleys Iglesias vs Oliver Zaren reportedly set for October 8th
Christian Mbilli’s Halloween showdown with Canelo Alvarez won’t be that month’s only October title defense, as Julius Julianis reports that IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias will meet no. 5 Oliver Zaren on October 8th in the former’s eternal stomping grounds of Quebec. Zaren (19-0-1, 8 KO), the other undefeated mid-20s Danish super middleweight, has […]
‘I can’t wait forever’: Noel Mikaelian talks about progressing his career despite promotional turmoil
Noel Mikaelian sits down with Ring Magazine to talk about the state of his career and upcoming fight against Jai Opetaia. Notably, Mikaeliean is forced to confront how he ended up in promotional turmoil with Don King and how he’s now trying to move forward. Check out some excerpts with the full video interview below. […]
‘Everybody else wants the fight in America’: Eddie Hearn talks difficulty in staging Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua in the UK
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn was just recently asked for an update for a proposed heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, which still hasn’t officially had its venue announced. In recent months it’s been a big talking point about where the fight actually takes place, and while the UK would seem to be the […]
‘This is everything I’ve dreamed of’: Conor Benn eagerly awaits title opportunity against Ryan Garcia
Conor Benn sat down with Sky Sports to discuss his upcoming welterweight title shot against Ryan Garcia on September 12. Speaking about his training camp and preparation for the fight, Benn says he’s been putting himself through it to ensure he’s in the best position possible to perform on the night. “I give 110% regardless,” […]
‘It’s a fight that can be easily made’: Ben Shalom likes idea of Hamzah Sheeraz vs Callum Simpson
Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom recently spent some time talking to iFL TV about a few topics including Callum Simpson’s most recent win over the weekend and what comes next, where things stand with Sam Hickey, and more. Check out some excerpts from Shalom below. Shalom on plans for Callum Simpson I think Hamzah Sheeraz against […]
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