That contender is of course Julian Williams, who was sitting ringside on the night that Charlo won recently. Williams had this to say on the win: He …
Month: May 2016
The heavyweight champion has been deep in training in Holland ahead of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko in Manchester this summer and had gone a …
The new doping test of the Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin, taken May 17, 2016, showed no traces of Meldonium. This was reported today by the …
The main movers last weekend were Scotland’s Ricky Burns who captured the WBA (Regular) world super-lightweight title by stopping Italian Michelle Di …
In terms of UK boxing rivalries and grudge matches, super-middleweights Carl Froch and George Groves arguably shared one of the most venomous, bitter …
After Tony Bellew captured his WBC cruiserweight title last night in Goodison Park, Liverpool, he referred to David Haye as a: Haye as many will …
Concerns had existed around Tyson’s physical condition ahead of his upcoming rematch with former champion Wladimir Klitschko, but a picture posted by …
It was a beautiful evening in Liverpool, which I couldn’t believe that I was experiencing at Goodison Park to be honest. The transformation, was …
To Bellew’s credit last night, he showed buckets of heart on route to securing his life long ambition of becoming world champion, getting up off the …
Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is a man known for his promotional and fight hype ability, lest we not forget some of his antics over the years to sell …
So, here we go folks: And that’s it from Liverpool folks, thanks for joining us! The post Bellew Makabu Live Blog – Don’t Miss A Second Of The Action …
Mayweather vs McGregor speculation took another turn over the last day after it emerged that Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was approached by …
One thing you have to give to Floyd, whether you love him or hate him, he certainly has a way of staying relevant in the news despite being …
Conor Benn had only approximately 20 fights as an amateur but his surname and similar fighting style to his father’s is getting fans excited. His win …
The final scorecards read out: 114-113, 117-110 and 117-110 all for the winner by unanimous decision David Avanesyan on the night, in what was …
The first round saw a terrific start for Scotland’s Ricky Burns who stunned Italian Michele Di Rocco, as he rushed in on Burns from the opening bell. …
The fight got off to a whirlwind start, with Benn engaging his opponent Luke Kelleher in a toe to toe exchange in the opening three minutes, that saw …
Tony Bellew and Illunga Makubu will collide in the main event of 12 rounds of boxing at Everton Football Club’s stadium Goodison Park. With Michael …
WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) are the body of people tasked with implementing the most up to date drug testing and anti-doping measures for the …
It’s been a long road for Tony Bellew during a professional boxing career that has seen him just fall short at world level to date, but tomorrow …
Recently the WBC (World Boxing Council) came out with a short but very clear statement on social media stating that any professional fighter found to …
Tonight, two welterweight prospects – George Hennon (3-0) and Sam Ball (5-0) – will lay their unbeaten records on the line to further add to the …
There has been some mixed debate online from some very credible members of the media, as it happens, as regards the actual credibility of the whole …
Eubank has been linked to a potential fight Gennady Golovkin in recent boxing reports, but he Jr has also been at the centre of some controversy this …
As the midway point of 2016 approaches through the world boxing calendar, the Premier Boxing Champions model has come under increasing scrutiny and …
“Yeah my Visa is being sorted now so should be done in a week or 2 hopefully.” “We are looking at early July, as soon as I finish camp here I’m …
This weekend, at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Ricky Burns not only makes his first appearance in front of a home crowd since his two losses to Terence …
Green, who is in the middle of yet another comeback to the sport is scheduled to fight again in July with the ultimate goal of landing big money …
After working as a boxing journalist for a few years now and having had the privilege to meet many fighters, I can almost state with 100% conviction …
It was a short night of Boxing following a couple of unfortunate incidents – Ahmed Dib (18-0) scheduled clash with Marco Tuhumury was cancelled after …
“Only news I have is I will have it shortly, next week or so.” “I would like to be back in the ring ASAP. I’m trying to get a date at the minute but …
I’ve known Ricky for quite a few years, and I remember when he won his first world title in Scotland back in 2010 because I boxed on the same show …
Floyd Mayweather by all accounts isn’t permanently retired, with many in the sport believing he will inevitably, make one final comeback to the ring …
Eubank Jr will face Tom Doran in a British title defense first on June 25th in London, but it appears team Eubank are relentlessly pursuing a Gennady …
Since Canelo Alvarez vacated his WBC middleweight title recently, which then prompted the WBC to award the belt almost instantaneously to Gennady …
Jermell Charlo bids to become the WBC belt holder with victory over John Jackson, while twin brother Jermall Charlo aims to defend his IBF strap in …
Jermall’s shot at gold came last September where he emphatically destroyed an aging Cornelius Bundrage (TKO 3). His maiden defence came just two …
Footage recently was leaked of the Irish UFC star in boxing sparring with professional boxer Chris Van Heerden, adding further juice to the mounting …
44 year old American Briggs (59-6-1-52KO) will take on Argentinian Emilio Ezequiel Zarate in a ten round bout this weekend, in a fight he is expected …
Following the signing of a new agreement during the week, Eubank Jr has come out and said that he is willing to fight the much feared middleweight …
Saturday night was to set up to be the biggest test of Deontay Wilder’s short reign as WBC Heavyweight champion of the world. But a positive drug …
Jermell 27-0 (12KO’s) faces John Jackson 20-2 (15KO’s) in a vacant world title fight ordered by the WBC. To distinguish the two apart in terms of …
The boxing world is currently up in arms about whether or not the much clamored for Gennady Golokvin and Canelo Alvarez showdown will happen, with …
This is despite Haymon still arguably being the most powerful man in world boxing, and also in spite of recent reports that suggest his Premier …
Broner was then released following a ten day stint in jail for a parole violation that stemmed from a drunk driving offence last year. The talented …

The WBC (World Boxing Council) have come out in conclusive fashion in their stance on the matter, pertaining to any professional boxer who might be …
Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and IBF titlist Anthony Joshua have met in the ring before, as it turns out, when they sparred behind close …

Fury (25-0-18KO) is due to rematch Wladimir Klitschko on July 9th at the Manchester Arena, but it would seem he is fighting a race against the clock …
Long before I started covering boxing, I can remember as young kid growing up eagerly awaiting big Mike Tyson and Prince Naseem Hamed pay per view …
Arnold Gjergjaj might not be known to the wider boxing public but has a decent undefeated record, standing currently at 29-0 (21KO). He’ll also be …
The former IBO Super Featherweight World Champion is hoping that a win here will propel him towards a domestic showdown with Sydney’s Billy ‘The Kid’ …
The Super-Middleweight sensation landed the mandatory position in the WBC with a thrilling first round KO win over European champion Hadillah …
Following an alleged positive drug test for Russian Alexander Povetkin ahead of what was expected to be next weekend’s WBC heavyweight title showdown …
Canelo Alvarez is a young, gifted and seeming to be improving all the time world champion, who recently recorded a highlight reel knockout over …
Southpaw world champion Lee Haskins (33-3-14KO) comprehensively shut down a game Ivan Morales to retain his title live on Channel 5 and set up a …
Is he really being serious though? As is Mayweather? If neither of them are, this is some serious trolling going on at the moment. But it looks more …
The fight is due to take place next week in Russia (May 21st) at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow but it is now unclear as to what will happen. …
A Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor boxing match idea came out of left field recently, with many within both sports claiming that such a bout would …
Recently I had the privilege of speaking to Lynn Harvey who trains out of the Celtic Warriors Gym in Dublin. In a time where little is made about …
After a glittering amateur career, Eric Donovan could be forgiven for hanging his mitts up and settling for a life of reminiscing on former glories. …
A fight between the exciting British heavyweight contenders would likely have resulted in an entertaining spectacle for fight fans, but it doesn’t …
Canelo dismantled blown up welterweight Amir Khan last weekend in spectacular fashion, where he produced one of the most brutal knockouts in recent …
The official news came this morning that Ireland’s Matthew Macklin will no longer continue his active boxing career in the ring. Tributes from the …
It was a big weekend for Mexico, been the Cinco de Mayo weekend – which is traditionally a big period for boxing in recent years (although it usually …
The Irish mixed martial artist has recently been linked to some type of super-fight with boxing great Floyd Mayweather, where apparently talks are …
Dodson (32-8-1-15KO) will face the much heralded unbeaten prospect Hosea Burton (16-0-7KO) at the end of the month at Goodison Park, and is relishing …
Despite Amir Khan getting off to a good start against Canelo in their WBC middleweight championship, that for my money saw him winning the opening …
It was a good start for challenger Ismael Barroso when the first bell rang, who went to the body well and started with a fast tempo, but Crolla was …
Despite a lot of pre-fight energy and antics exhibited by Chisora the week of the fight, it was Pulev who had the last laugh in the ring. It was a …
On This Day in 2007 A Boxing Legend Passed Away, Remembering the Diego Corrales Never Give Up Spirit
Over the alcohol limit, Corrales attempted to overtake a vehicle on his 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000. Corrales’ motorbike clipped the rear of the car he was …
Since turning turning pro back in 2012 ‘Mundo’ has looked like a champion in waiting for the most part, as his powerful fists have racked up a highly …
The moment of truth for Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan has almost arrived, as both men make final preparations ahead of making the weight before their …
UFC star Conor McGregor and former pound for pound boxing great Floyd Mayweather have previously traded words with one another on social networks in …
A peak audience of 3.2 million people tuned into Dave in January to watch ‘The Hayemaker’ return to the ring for the first time in three and a half …
Perhaps this particular war of words is a bit one sided though, to be fair. Bar some “fat boy” remarks leveled at Tyson Fury by Anthony Joshua, it’s …
Anthony Crolla says prove he is the best Lightweight in the World as he defends his WBA World title against Ismael Barroso at the Manchester Arena on …
The British boxer has experience fighting in the boxing capital of the world, but not in a fight of this magnitude. Clearly, this is a massive fight …
Liverpool is known for it’s passionate sports fans and native fighting son Tony Bellew is looking to continue a proud tradition of boxing in the city …
When this fight was announced it raised a lot of eyebrows in the boxing community, and none more so than my own. And I’m the kind of person that is …
The fight will be for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title and with Bellew being a life long Everton Football Club fan, will take place at his dream …
The announcement was made today at the Hilton Syon Park outside London by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME …
Both Canelo and his predecessor, Miguel Cotto, have used their position of power (as defending champion and the promotional ‘A-side’) to insist upon …
With the looks, the experience, the bone crushing knockout power, and the promotional backing of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, Alvarez …
It was a mixed performance from DeGale who was obviously levels above the tough Mexican as he had predicted in his pre-fight press conference but was …
There are two school thoughts on Amir Khan’s decision to make a multi-weight jump this weekend to challenge Canelo at middleweight. One centers …
Floyd Mayweather’s return to the sport has been heavily rumored recently and his former friend Adrien Broner welcomes the prospect of a match-up with …
Mayweather was out and about this past weekend at Showtime’s boxing event which featured super-middleweight champion James DeGale, who came through a …
DeGale once again got on the plane to the USA (Brook take note) and put his title on the line, hoping to secure the win and set up unification fight …
Ortiz must have been feeling bad enough as it was, after picking up his fourth loss out of his last six fights – but things were to be rubbed in …
Fury has always been a candid chap, never one to mince words, always speaking his mind, but sometimes it is perhaps a bit difficult to gauge just how …
The Friday night event at York Hall in Bethnal Green saw a seven-fight card headlined by former Prizefighter winner and unbeaten southpaw – Johnny …
‘Mr Hollywood’ had his full showmanship on display and a touch of class this past weekend in Louisville. Natal walked in to a tribute dedicated to …
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