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Mike Tyson names his 3 boxing idols
drew no shortage of inspiration from three all-time greats as he became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history. The American achieved this accolade by dethroning Trevor Berbick in 1986, with his ruthless second-round stoppage for the WBC title sending ripples across the sport. He would then become known as the ‘Baddest Man on the […] The post Mike Tyson names his 3 boxing idols appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez names the only two heavyweights he’ll fight now: “Otherwise I’ll stay at cruiserweight”
Unified cruiserweight world champion has been linked to a venture into the heavyweight scene, and ‘The Mexican Monster’ has now named the two fighters whom he would immediately move into the division for. A former WBC super-middleweight world champion, Benavidez has relinquished his WBC light-heavyweight world title in order to make the permanent switch into […] The post David Benavidez names the only two heavyweights he’ll fight now: “Otherwise I’ll stay at cruiserweight” appeared first on...
Eddie Hearn reacts to Shakur Stevenson leaving Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing before even fighting
Just months after signing with Zuffa Boxing, pound-for-pound star has made the decision to split from Dana White’s promotional outfit. White’s newfound rival Eddie Hearn has reacted to the news of his departure. Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing back in July, opting not to continue working with Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Despite announcing that the move […] The post Eddie Hearn reacts to Shakur Stevenson leaving Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing before even fighting appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch
laid down the gauntlet to his fellow heavyweight world champions as he dispatched of Fabio Wardley in a dominant two-round beatdown on Saturday night. Now, after talk of a unification rematch with Filip Hrgovic, Carl Froch has offered his thoughts. Dubois needed only 17 seconds to remind Wardley of his punch power – five months […] The post Carl Froch sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Lennox Lewis makes his feelings clear on Anthony Joshua returning to Ben Davison for Tyson Fury fight
is preparing for his long-awaited showdown with and will have Ben Davison by his side after reuniting to his former trainer. When asked on his thoughts, Lennox Lewis gave an honest verdict on AJ’s decision to team up with Davison once again. Davison trained Fury for five professional bouts after ‘The Gypsy King’ made his […] The post Lennox Lewis makes his feelings clear on Anthony Joshua returning to Ben Davison for Tyson Fury fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn shares Anthony Joshua’s reaction to Dubois’ devastating Wardley KO
This past weekend, fans and rivals alike tuned in to the heavyweight world title rematch between champion Daniel Dubois and challenger Fabio Wardley, including Anthony Joshua. Dubois beat Wardley for the WBO belt back in May – a fight of the year contender that ended after eleven punishing rounds. Though Wardley suffered his first career […] The post Eddie Hearn shares Anthony Joshua’s reaction to Dubois’ devastating Wardley KO appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles gives honest verdict on whether Fabio Wardley should retire after KO loss
’ head coach, Don Charles, has assessed whether Filip Hrgovic is fair to suggest that should retire. The IBF world heavyweight champion urged Wardley to hang up the gloves following his rematch with Dubois, which resulted in an emphatic second-round stoppage defeat last Saturday. Prior to that, Wardley had scored two early knockdowns during their […] The post Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles gives honest verdict on whether Fabio Wardley should retire after KO loss appeared first on Boxing N...
Mike Tyson names the heavyweight he wants Deontay Wilder to fight before retirement
Before Deontay Wilder hangs up the gloves, Mike Tyson – along with many fans – want to see one long-awaited grudge match. Following back-to-back losses to Tyson Fury, many thought the hard-hitting American had quietly retired, but a first-round blowout of Robert Helenius a year later put him back in the picture. Defeats to Joseph […] The post Mike Tyson names the heavyweight he wants Deontay Wilder to fight before retirement appeared first on Boxing News .
Team Fundora set out one major demand for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fight after latest KO win
’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has insisted that an undisputed clash with can only take place under one condition. The two super-welterweight champions appear to be on a collision course, with Fundora retaining his WBC world title against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj over the weekend. It was far from his most comprehensive performance but, even so, […] The post Team Fundora set out one major demand for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fight after latest KO win appeared first on Boxing News .
The realities of boxing PR: Managing media, earning trust, and fight week chaos
Sports media is littered with failed athletes and chancers; people who, while passionate about their sport, are acutely aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Boxing is no exception. Reluctantly, they realise they’re not in the 0.1% capable of earning above minimum wage, so decide to focus on a more realistic path. That passion for their […] The post The realities of boxing PR: Managing media, earning trust, and fight week chaos appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next move
‘s time with Zuffa Boxing has already come to an end. It was announced back in July that Stevenson had signed with Zuffa, in what was a big statement of intent from Dana White’s promotional company. Over three months on, Stevenson has been linked with a number of opponents but is yet to have a […] The post Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next move appeared first on Boxing News .
Zab Judah delivers honest verdict on potential Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis fight
Zab Judah has dismissed the idea of a competitive bout unfolding between and , whose potential encounter is seen by many as one of the most intriguing fights that could be made. In order for it to become realistic, Crawford would need to step out of retirement and agree to enter his first outing since […] The post Zab Judah delivers honest verdict on potential Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Naoya Inoue offered world title shot in new division as ‘Bam’ Rodriguez talks falter
With teasing a move up to 126lbs, he may favour an immediate world title shot over his potential mega fight with Jesse Rodriguez. The Japanese star is looking to return in February or March of next year, having not fought since his unanimous decision triumph over Junto Nakatani. Back then, in May, Inoue retained his […] The post Naoya Inoue offered world title shot in new division as ‘Bam’ Rodriguez talks falter appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez delivers honest verdict on Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “He gets hit a lot”
has admitted to being somewhat concerned about a potential clash between Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia, given that the outcome could scupper his plans for Cinco de Mayo weekend in 2027. According to multiple reports, Opetaia could feature on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard and make his heavyweight debut at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. […] The post David Benavidez delivers honest verdict on Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia: “He gets hit a lot” appeared first on Boxing News .
Unbeaten world champion offers Oleksandr Usyk the chance to win his belts back at cruiserweight
could be involved in one of the “biggest fights in cruiserweight history”, just so long as he is willing to drop back down to 200lbs. The 39-year-old has not fought at the weight since 2018, when he became the undisputed king by dethroning Murat Gassiev with a wide points victory. Usyk also defined his cruiserweight […] The post Unbeaten world champion offers Oleksandr Usyk the chance to win his belts back at cruiserweight appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch
has considered who would emerge victorious – Daniel Dubois or Filip Hrgovic – in a return of their thrilling encounter in 2024. Back then, the two heavyweights engaged in a closely-fought battle, with both of them enjoying sustained spells of success before progressing to the eighth round. At that point, though, it was deemed unsafe […] The post Derek Chisora sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in unification rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen predicts Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury after Fabio Wardley KO: “Stay away from him”
Dave Allen has named as one of the greatest British heavyweights of all time, while considering how he would fare against . The 29-year-old dominated his rematch with Fabio Wardley last Saturday, scoring a second-round finish after flooring his man with a right hand in the opener. It was in the first 17 seconds, in […] The post Dave Allen predicts Daniel Dubois vs Tyson Fury after Fabio Wardley KO: “Stay away from him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Filip Hrgovic sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after grueling defeat
Filip Hrgovic has a unique insight into Moses Itauma’s ability following their contest for the IBF world heavyweight title. Itauma entered the contest a significant favourite despite it being his first ever fight scheduled for twelve rounds. He delivered on the hype through six or seven rounds, bamboozling the Croatian with speed and combinations. However, […] The post Filip Hrgovic sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after grueling defeat appeared first on Boxing News .
Adrien Broner sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia at 49 years old
Rumours of a left-field bout between WBC welterweight world champion Ryan Garcia and boxing icon Floyd Mayweather surfaced earlier this month. Garcia has publicly addressed the talk, confirming that an offer is on the table but setting strict conditions for his participation. Taking to social media, the 28-year-old active champion outright rejected the idea of […] The post Adrien Broner sums up Floyd Mayweather’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia at 49 years old appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford sums up Jaron Ennis chances of beating Sebastian Fundora at 154lbs
has reassessed the threat of Sebastian Fundora following his tougher-than-expected battle with Ermal Hadribeaj over the weekend. Most anticipated a comfortable night’s work for the ‘Towering Inferno’, whose 6ft 5½in frame and 80in reach makes him a rather unusual operator at 154lbs. In recent performances, he has managed to use these advantages particularly effectively, keeping […] The post Terence Crawford sums up Jaron Ennis chances of beating Sebastian Fundora at 154lbs appeared first on ...
Canelo Alvarez names the 5 greatest Mexican fighters of all time
Canelo Alvarez has revealed his top five Mexican fighters of all time, admitting he does not quite deserve to be included on the same list. While perhaps not in the top five, most would regard Canelo a Mexican boxing great, along with the likes of Julio Cesar Chavez and Marco Antonio Barrera. Like those two […] The post Canelo Alvarez names the 5 greatest Mexican fighters of all time appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia names the only 3 fighters in history who compare to Floyd Mayweather
has rated as one of the all-time greats, while having also expressed an interest in facing the former five-division world champion. Reports of their potential contest emerged earlier this month, with Garcia insisting that he would only fight the Hall of Famer in a professional bout. That way, he would get the chance to scupper […] The post Ryan Garcia names the only 3 fighters in history who compare to Floyd Mayweather appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of returning to top level after Daniel Dubois loss
Derek Chisora has considered the long-term future of Fabio Wardley, who many felt was wrong to pursue a Daniel Dubois rematch so soon after their first fight. Back then, in May, the Ipswich man got off to a flying start after flooring his man in rounds one and three. As their contest progressed, however, Wardley […] The post Derek Chisora sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of returning to top level after Daniel Dubois loss appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight champion urges Fabio Wardley to retire after Dubois loss: “He’s taken a lot of damage”
Fabio Wardley has been advised to retire, due to both his second-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois and the overall damage he has incurred in recent years. The 31-year-old returned to action yesterday evening, attempting to reclaim his WBO title after suffering a punishing 11th-round stoppage defeat to Dubois in May. Wardley did, of course, […] The post Heavyweight champion urges Fabio Wardley to retire after Dubois loss: “He’s taken a lot of damage” appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford sums up Christian Mbilli’s chances of beating Canelo Alvarez
has advised Christian Mbilli on what tactics to implement against , with the two super-middleweights expected to collide on October 31. Or at least, that seems to be the plan, with many surprised that the event is still going ahead in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the airport has been under attack in recent weeks. A […] The post Terence Crawford sums up Christian Mbilli’s chances of beating Canelo Alvarez appeared first on Boxing News .
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