Month: November 2016

Former lineal heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury was an interested spectator as was most of the boxing community today following the WWE …

There is clearly some animosity between David Haye and Matchroom Sport boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, as evidenced by the first Haye vs Bellew press …

‘The Jackal’ is currently deep in preparations for his rematch with Leo Santa Cruz next January in Las Vegas. This week the two have been doing …

The pair clashed recently back in September for the British Challenge lightweight belt with Arlain emerging the deserved winner, scored at 79-74 by …

IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will put his belt on the line as he bids to go 18-0 and finish the year on a strong note ahead of what is an …

The pair have shared a genuine hatred for one another going back even before they boxed one another in recent years in the past, when Saunders …

Today the first press conference between David Haye and Tony Bellew had to be ended early because of these chaotic scenes in the UK that saw Haye …

These two don’t like each other, we all knew that. But in all honesty, what ensued at today’s press conference took everyone a bit off guard. When …

No longer is it enough to market a fighter on his ability, the rival that lays in front of him or his background story on how he got into boxing. Now …

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather is not too pleased it seems with those speaking about his legacy in the sport. He has had this extensive message on …

Angel Garcia certainly isn’t a man to mince his words or keep his feelings to himself. He seems to enjoy the pre-fight hype and build-up to his son’s …

Despite the compelling nature of Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward been a genuinely excellent matchup between two of the sport’s best pound for pound …

It’s all kicking off on Guillermo Rigondeaux’s Twitter feed tonight as the Cuban boxing great takes it to promoter Bob Arum and his fighter Vasyl …

Taylor is fresh off a win on her debut in London’s Wembley Arena. She took apart her Polish opponent in scintillating fashion to score an early TKO …

Plaudits have been plentiful since Vasyl Lomachenko’s hammering of Nicholas Walters at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. He beat Walters into quitting …

The Vasyl Lomachenko tricks in the ring are renowned within the sport of boxing at this point. He demonstrated these yet again in his latest win over …

The Nicholas Walters decision to call time on the bout is not unheard of but has already stirred up debate and controversy amongst the boxing …

The latest David Haye Tony Bellew video in may ways continues the theme of what has already gone on in the short period since the fight between the …

Former lineal heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury vacated his heavyweight belts in recent times in order to get over current mental health …

Vasyl Lomachenko essentially beat Walters into submission (video highlights available here) at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, where Nicholas Walters’ …

A Manny Pacquiao fight has been speculated already but a Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux showdown would also be an excellent contest in 2017. It has been …

Lomachenko vs Pacquiao is certainly a fight I’d love to see. As far as the motivation by other guy not wanting to have the fight with one another as …

(Full fight report of Ward vs Kovalev available here) According to Kovalev’s team, who felt as if they had done enough to win the bout, a rematch …

The Lomachenko vs Walters fight proved to be another masterful performance from Vasyl Lomachenko who conveyed why all the hype around him becoming …

Earlier this year UK middleweight Nick Blackwell stepped into a boxing ring with well known fighter Chris Eubank Jr that resulted in tragedy. The …

The Lomachenko vs Walters full fight played out as many had predicted it would tonight as an excellent performance from Vasyl Lomachenko. Based off …

Coming into the main event of the evening tonight between Vasyl Lomachenko vs Nicholas Walters, we have been polling our readers on Facebook to see …

The Terry Flanagan result tonight went the way of the Manchester lightweight world champion – who moves on to possibly very big things in 2017. …

The Ohara Davies fight result went his way in the end, despite some of the claims before hand from his opponent Andrea Scarpa that he would WBC …

Katie Taylor is well loved in her native Ireland and rightly so. She exhibits all the qualities you’d ask from any role model but more importantly, …

The Tommy Langford v Sam Sheedy fight was initially meant to be Tommy Langford vs Chris Eubank Jr but alas, it wasn’t meant to be for Langford – as …

The Katie Taylor result went the way she wanted and the way the female boxing star’s fans around the world wanted in her professional debut. After …

The Thomas Stalker vs Craig Evans fight took place tonight for the WBO European lightweight title at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Both men …

Jones is no stranger to British fight fans having previously shared the ring with current IBF welterweight world champion Kell Brook on a couple of …

The Kid Galahad boxing result went in the Sheffield man’s favor tonight after he continued his return to the ring after a significant period of …

For those in the UK and Ireland firstly. The Lomachenko vs Walters time as regards when they should be entering the ring (depending on TV broadcaster …

In many ways the Walters vs Lomachenko odds for me don’t exactly reflect the competitive nature of the fight. They tend to quite healthily favor …

It isn’t a secret that there is a demand for more female sports from TV broadcasters in recent years and that Katie Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn of …

Larry Holmes is known to have possessed one of the best jabs in the history of boxing but make no mistake, there was plenty of power to boot behind …

Prichard Colon latest news suggests the Puerto Rican warrior is still fighting and battling as hard as ever with medical problems following a tragic …

To begin a Vasyl Lomachenko analysis of his pro career thus far lets go back to the beginning for a minute. Already a seasoned veteran in the eyes of …

Vasyl Lomachenko’s already glittering career as a boxer continues to grow as he faces arguably his toughest test to date in heavy handed Nicholas …

Pigford who is trained by Wayne Batten has looked impressive on BoxNation since signing with Frank Warren in originally back in April 2015. Joe “The …

It has been reported that the young fighter was knocked out in his first amateur fight and that shortly after a bleed on the brain was discovered …

Ryan who was recently signed by Frank Warren of BoxNation and expressed his enthusiasm about the recent news regarding the newly aligned partnership …

Ortiz didn’t have the best of debuts for his new promoters recently in Monaco when he outpointed American Malik Scott over a labored 12 round points …

The pair were set to fight for the vacant WBA ‘regular’ heavyweight title in the new year but that has now been thrown up in the air following this …

The British Super Welterweight scrap was set to crown the best British fighter at domestic level, but an attack this week while out running has left …

Vasyl Lomachenko (6-1-4KO) returns to the boxing ring this weekend when he takes on the biggest challenge of his professional boxing career to date …

Competition in any market is always a healthy thing and the recent news of BoxNation joining forces with BT Sport in this ground breaking TV deal for …

Besides his funny social media edits, the above catchphrase has become very popular this year not just in the boxing world but also among people who …

Tyson’s record still stands 30 years on in 2016 and it will likely take some beating for many years to come. At 20 years of age he became the …

Last week we covered what might happen if Canelo lost to Golovkin. Now lets look at it the other way round. Middleweight knock out artist Gennady …

I thought it would be an apt time to share the video as the year draws to a close, given all the negativity that has surrounded boxing in 2016, as a …

Dan Rafael of ESPN has reported that the Australian heavyweight has allegedly failed a drug test. As part of the WBC (World Boxing Council) new …

In what was more of a chess match than we perhaps expected, Ward managed to climb off the canvas and fight his was back to a unanimous, albeit close, …

It has been a fight that was thought to be happening in the new year anyway, after Wladimir Klitschko recovers from a current minor injury and of …

Female pro boxing has traditionally been a hard sport to promote to the masses but with the likes of Claressa Shields and Ireland’s Katie Taylor …

Kovalev robbed? That phrasing might be a tad harsh in fairness, in what was a close fight in most people’s eyes. However many feel (including myself) …

Healthy debate among fight fans is something that comes part and parcel with boxing due to it’s international and intense social media driven nature. …

Andre SOG Ward is a man who speaks his mind from what I’ve seen in his interviews over the years. Straight after he got the decision against Sergey …

In what was a close fight on the night, the official judging scorecards here came out in unanimous favor of Andre Ward at the T-Mobile Arena in …

Nevertheless, the Kovalev vs Ward fight was a phenomenal one I thought having watched it live in attendance, filled with action and suspense – in a …

It was a close, good fight. I think that much most people will agree on. It had a knockdown, heavy punches were landed and for the sweet science …

Many will cast a cynical eye over a potential Adonis Stevenson vs Andre Ward fight though, given the fact that the long awaited and badly wanted …

Controversy and debate is rampant at the moment following the fight with these reactions from around the boxing world showing as much. But lets step …

Our post-fight review and post-fight analysis on the fight is available here. Now lets take a look through Twitter to see what notable people and …

It’s not the first time that the sport of boxing caused controversy in one of it’s most highly anticipated. It probably won’t be the last. When …

The Kovalev vs Ward undercard consists of both a number of up and coming prospect bouts mixed in with some interesting matchups between more …

The Mexican boxing legend is in town this week in Las Vegas ahead of the big Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight and has been speaking to the media …

Briggs is currently readying himself for an appearance on the world famous Joe Rogan Experience podcast this coming Monday but is as his Instagram …

Many are writing off Kovalev’s ability to stop Andre Ward this weekend due to the American’s hard to hit style that is as tricky as they come. …

Not a day goes by nowadays it seems in the combat sports world without someone well known having something to say on the Mayweather – McGregor …

With all the talk about the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward mega fight this weekend in Las Vegas, it’s easy to forget that there is other pro boxing …

It’s been a long few years for George Groves ever since he lost for the first time against Carl Froch for the first time back in 2013, and then …

The moment of truth is now just around the corner for Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward as they count down the hours until they step into the ring for …

Ward is now in the final stages of preparation for the biggest fight of his life when he faces Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev in Las Vegas this weekend …

The Sergey Kovalev vs Ward purse (here’s their final face off) disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the regulatory government body in …

26 years seems like a long time ago but in the grand scheme of things it’s not that long ago really. Both Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn now both have …

The coming together of these American and Russian pugilists represents the pinnacle of the sweet science as two of the premier fighters in the world …

Hopkins himself is due to have the final fight of his legendary career next month in California against New York light-heavyweight Joe Smith Jr. …

The two are consistently going back and forth at one another this week and neither guy appears to be too fond of the other. This has created mass …

WBO middleweight champion of the world Billy Joe Saunders (23-0-12KO) is currently readying himself for his first outing of 2016 when he takes …

It’s a rivalry as old as any of us can remember: the free thinking, ever patriotic, flag waving, good-ol’ US of A against the apparently closed off, …

This Carl Froch Golovkin beef is starting to grow legs with neither man appearing to want to back down in the war of words. Carl Froch says now: “Too …

Andre Ward trainer Virgil Hunter is known in the boxing industry to be one of the best tacticians in the business but also one of the best at …

Mayweather has been on boxing promotional duties this week in the Big Apple ahead of his charge Badou Jack taking on UK super-middleweight world …

The sport of boxing has been littered in it’s history with moments where perceived unstoppable champions came unstuck due to their desire levels …

While McGregor wants a big payday Mayweather has been dismissive in recent days on the overall topic of the Irishman. But at the same time he has not …

There’s no denying the fight if it were to happen under MMA rules (mixed martial arts) would be a one sided affair in McGregor’s favor. But the …

Originally when the whole Golovkin-Froch story came up again I was sceptical to say the least. Froch went out with a bang in a massive fight last …

Instead Anthony Joshua will now be fighting American Eric Molina on December 10th at the Manchester Arena in the UK. It was thought for a while that …

Yesterday Floyd Mayweather brushed off comparisons to Conor McGregor here in this controversial interview. Conor McGregor has had a chance to respond …

The page has been up and running for a number of weeks but was only brought to our attention today and is available here: …

Peter Fury is currently guiding the career of standout Irish heavyweight prospect Con Sheehan through the professional ranks. Sheehan recently boxed …

Fury is a man who despite his outgoing and extroverted personality at times in the media, behind the scenes is a very well schooled man on his boxing …

Andre Ward vs Kovalev will take place on Saturday November 19th, 2016. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Event …

Topping the Ward vs Kovalev undercard will be Isaac Chilemba 24-4-2(10KO’s) as he looks to manoeuvre himself towards a second crack at world honours, …

The match took place on November 15th, 2003 at the Alamodome, San Antonio in Texas and in many ways represented the first big break out fight for …

Those were the words of former pound for pound number one boxer Floyd Mayweather when questioned by TMZ following McGregor’s historic UFC win at …

Can Canelo beat GGG? Well, somewhere in that debate and along the long, painful drawn out road to GGG vs. Canelo there has been a narrative shift. A …

Trying to explain the Conor McGregor personality traits might seem like a difficult exercise at first glance. However when asked personal questions …

Originally many had thought that the whole Froch Golovkin saga was not something seriously been discussed until Golovkin’s promoter said otherwise …

As our chat began I couldn’t help but ask him a question that he’s probably been plagued with quite a bit in recent times, on when we’re likely to …

The Kovalev Ward fight is one of those matchups that really transports you back to the glory days of boxing and why the sport has seen a resurgence …

The announcement and it’s full details was initially made last Friday online but today a press conference was held at BT Tower in London to go …

It is well known to Irish boxing fans that the country’s national TV broadcaster RTE traditionally have not been a great supporter of the sport, …

I remember it well. In many ways it represented the peak of Manny Pacquiao’s powers. That time when he was in the middle of a streak that might never …

Ali in his next fight would go on to capture his first version of the world heavyweight title (WBA) in 1967 against Ernie Terrell in Texas. But …

The ‘Pacman’ recently overcame Jessie Vargas to capture the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas via a unanimous points decision victory. During the …

Thurman was in attendance ringside at Danny Garcia’s latest victory over Samuel Vargas. A fight Garcia won by 7th round TKO to set up the highly …

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is recognized but most as the best super-lightweight in the world today and in the eyes of many, one of the pound for pound …

Between injuries, drama and just plain boring matches heavyweight division in boxing has stagnated in 2016. The heavy hitters hope to save what’s …

Garcia stopped Samuel Vargas in the 7th round this weekend in his home State of Philadelphia. Straight after the fight attention turned to the Danny …

The Conor McGregor height measurement was actually the same as Alvarez, but he enjoyed a significant reach advantage that he used very well from a …

Exciting news for fight fans who know of both GGG and Froch’s warrior styles in the boxing ring. Two men who always entertain within the squared …

Plenty of professional boxers have commented over night (and today so far) on their respect for mixed martial artist Conor McGregor after he won a …

Eubank Jr has had an up and down year this year. For many reasons. In and out of the ring. He had the tragic night in the ring with boxer Nick …

A McGregor vs Mayweather fight has swirled through both the boxing and mixed martial arts rumor mill this year at various times. But now it’s …

As alluring as jumping ship to a new division with fresh faces and interesting challenges sounds, I believe Brook should be commended for staying …

The Irishman became the first fighter in the UFC organization’s history (the premier promotional company for the sport of mixed martial arts) to hold …

Talented Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz ran out comfortable winner by unanimous decision over American Malik Scott in the end. However fans will come …

McGregor capped a remarkable night for himself and the country of Ireland when he became the first two- weight world champion ever in the UFC …

The Irishman became a two-weight world champion with a second round TKO victory over Alvarez (fight report). McGregor’s boxing skills were far …

Danny Garcia was expected to get the win against Samuel Vargas at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and he much obliged to those …

There was plenty of controversy coming into the fight and in typical McGregor fashion, the bout started how he predicted in that he said before the …

The light-heavyweight world title fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and many are predicting a 50/50 encounter. The odds …

Talk of a GGG vs Froch fight dates back initially a couple of years ago when Carl Froch had beaten George Groves for a second time (yes Carl, in …

It appears former lineal heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury is well and truly on the road to recovery and is getting back to his old self. He went …

Obando, trainer to pound for pound boxing number one Roman Gonzalez, suffered a stroke last week and this week was reported by Boxing Scene to have …

Irish fight star Conor McGregor is readying himself for the biggest event of his career this weekend when the UFC rolls into town in New York for the …

Some big news is coming out of the UK and Ireland today as regards another broadcaster coming into the mix to show boxing action live on TV. It has a …

The Shannon Briggs Lets Go Champ! catchphrase will appear on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast next week in the US. A show that gets well in access of …

Andre Ward is a man who knows about hard work having put it in all his life. He hasn’t lost a fight in a boxing ring as a professional but this month …

This week it was confirmed that IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook will not be vacating his welterweight title. After his last fight in September …

These were the words spoken by Terence Crawford after his 10th round stoppage of Dierry Jean in the Century Link Center in Nebraska in front of his …

As a mixed martial artist McGregor’s main weapon is his stand up fighting. Specifically his boxing skills for an MMA athlete. While these boxing …

Luis Ortiz joins the stable, competing on the show that also sees both Jamie McDonnell and Stephen Smith in world title action, while Martin Murray …

Irish fighting superstar Conor McGregor has crossed over as a major star in combat sports in recent years due to his personality and exciting fight …

Garcia 32-0(18KO’s) has not seen action since January, and this return on the PBC platform does little to get the heart pounding – apart from in …

From the earliest days of unsanctioned, bare-knuckle brawls hundreds of years ago, it has evolved to become one of the world’s most actively …

The press conference will take place in Crawford’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska and will be to announce his next fight with number one contender John …

Following the concerning posts Broner was then seen spending a lot of time with his old friend and fellow boxer Floyd Mayweaher who was seen gloving …

What is it they say, what ever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? I believe that saying to have merit. Fury has had a terrible year professionally …

I’ve long respected the Anthony Joshua humility, work ethic and dedication to his craft. In the grand scheme of things when you really look at his …

It’s a difficult question in some regards. He is a natural middleweight and has done a fine job thus far campaigning there. He also for that matter, …

Jessie Magdaleno won the WBO super-bantamweight title last weekend following a 12 round battle with Nonito Donaire. It was a fight that had a bit of …

The Associated Press have reported that 15 year old amateur boxer Anton Sidorov has tragically passed away following a boxing match that took place …

Arnulfo Obando is the coach of the pound for pound best boxer in the world today Roman Gonzalez. He has played a major role in developing …

Irishman Paddy Barnes won his professional boxing debut this past weekend in front of a partisan crowd in his hometown of Belfast. In a scrappy first …

Middleweight kingpin Gennady Golovkin and Chris Eubank Jr were in talks earlier this year for a fight to happen but after protracted negotiations, …

Kell Brook and Amir Khan have been linked together for a number of years now but at this moment in time, both men are now arguably in the prime of …

Some how and some way 44 year old Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs has talked his way into a crack at a version of a heavyweight title in the near future …

A Carl Frampton Lee Selby fight would see a coming together of skill, power, timing and speed in a matchup that would please many. Both are world …

Pacquiao captured the WBO welterweight crown with an impressive points win over former two-weight division champion Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas. …

Straight after his fighter Manny Pacquiao’s points win against Jessie Vargas attention turned to a potential Mayweather Pacquiao rematch after the …

Following Manny Pacquiao’s points win over Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather was pictured at the fight near ringside and a flood of …

One journalist in the post-fight press conference mentioned that outside of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight last year in 2015, that Mayweather’s …

Manny Pacquiao won a points win over Jessie Vargas over 12 rounds in Las Vegas to capture the WBO welterweight world title in what was an …

Coming into the fight Pacquiao was the favorite but the bookmakers did move closer towards the WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas closer to the …

In truth, Valdez was just simply too good for his opponent Hiroshige Osawa. 25 year old Mexican world champion Valdez started round 1 in solid …

The double Olympic gold medallist Zou Shiming and now (after tonight’s win) the WBO flyweight world champion impressed tonight at the Thomas and Mack …

Billed as the potential fight of the night, it was certainly an intriguing watch. The first round was a feeling out process for the most part, with …

The undercard consists of some great action that includes the likes of Robson Conceicao, Alexander Besputin, Teofimo Lopez, Jr. and Xu Que in the …

Belfast super-flyweight Jamie Conlan (brother of Michael Conlan) faced off against Hungarian David Koos tonight in his hometown of Belfast. Conlan …

Paddy Barnes came into the pro ranks for the first time tonight, after an impressive amateur career that saw him win the bronze medal in two Olympic …

Boxing is a fickle game where one minute a fighter is on top of the world, world champion, the next they can find themselves at the bottom of the …

Boxing fans have something to look forward to as this weekend marks a dramatic uptick in meaningful or top matchups and title fights. Tonight sees …

The moment of reckoning is almost upon Manny Pacquiao and Jessie Vargas ahead of their world title showdown in Las Vegas this weekend. Both men look …

Yesterday it was reported that UK heavyweights Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte had to be separated by security before a street fight was about to …

Before the mouthwatering showdown can happen though Garcia must get past Sammie Vargas next weekend in his home state in a keep busy fight. The …

Recently we spoke to Gennady Golovkin’s promoter here who told us that Golovkin will fight three times in 2017 . Next up for ‘GGG’ will be number two …

Joshua will showdown with American Eric Molina on December 10th at the Manchester Arena and the two men met today for the first time at their first …

Boxing referees play, arguably, the most essential part of any match up and have more pressure to bear than most people tend to realise. In a sport …

The most prominent example of this statement lays within the sought upon showdown between middleweight destroyer Gennady Golovkin and Mexican …

An interesting press release was sent out by Matchroom tonight highlighting how for the first time ever, a ‘Gloves Are Off’ segment had to be …

(For fight time, preview, prediction and more on the fight check them out here). It’s a pretty insane proposition when you think about it. To do just …

There is clearly no love lost at this stage between Whyte and Dereck Chisora, with a real feeling of genuine needle prevalent during today’s press …

Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez is training hard at the moment despite a recent injury to his right hand that has forced him out until the new …

It had previously been reported that the fight would take place on December 10th which indeed is true but the location up to this point was unknown. …

The pair are now only three days away now from a fight being billed as ‘The Legend vs The Champ’ with Jessie Vargas being champion and Manny Pacquiao …

The boxing business for anyone in any way connected with it at all will tell you is a difficult one for a multitude of reasons. But few are more more …

Pre-fight build-up and countdown ahead of November 19th’s light-heavyweight title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is well and truly …

Joe Rogan has probably the most well known podcast in the world at this stage. One that has a now army of international fans that tune in for his …

The pair have been linked together for a long time now but alas, no fight has come to fruition just yet. On the bright side however fight fans will …

The WBA (World Boxing Association) have now finally revealed what is to happen to both belts. Shannon Briggs broke the news himself initially in …

Negotiations are still ongoing for the fight the boxing world wants to see between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Many within the game are …

(Check out the betting odds on the fight here). His Pay-Per-View bout for the WBO Welterweight championship should once again highlight that the …

Many know of famed boxer Chris Eubank and his renowned son Chris Eubank junior who applies his craft currently in the middleweight division. But …

The fight will be a Sky Sports Box Office event in the UK and Ireland and will also be shown live on Showtime in the USA. Joshua (17-0-17KO) last …

Pacquiao’s lineal welterweight title will also be on the line in this bout. While the Filipino southpaw’s fighting future after his fight with Vargas …