Month: September 2017

Promoter Eddie Hearn on the two most likely candidates to step in to fight WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder after Luis Ortiz controversy. The situation for Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz doesn’t appear to be looking good as the days pass. One suspects that the fight has a better chance…

Rocky Fielding put on a sensational performance in his hometown to defeat David Brophy to add another title to his collection. The Liverpool native was in electric form tonight in front of his hometown fans as he defended his British super-middleweight title – but also added the Commonwealth belt to…

All the latest Liverpool boxing results tonight in the UK’s televised boxing action at the Echo Arena live on Sky Sports. The boxing action has been coming thick and fast so far in Liverpool tonight featuring the likes of Rocky Fielding, Natasha Jonas, Anthony Fowler, Dereck Chisora and more so…

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has outlined a comparison of himself and the youngest heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson. The era of Mike Tyson in his prime and indeed the Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis era after that in the 1990’s, seems like a lifetime ago now for…

Irishman Conor McGregor wants a fight with ex-sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi – speaking at an event following loss to Floyd Mayweather. UFC’s Conor McGregor has resurfaced on the media circuit this weekend as he sat and spoke at a fan event in Glasgow, Scotland. It was the first time McGregor…

The doctor of Luis Ortiz speaks on camera about how he feels it is an injustice that heavyweight Luis Ortiz tested positive by VADA. The ongoing scandal surrounding Luis Ortiz is the talk of boxing at the moment after the WBC President recently said he was confirmed to by VADA…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Shannon Briggs calls Deontay Wilder out with the fight against Luis Ortiz in doubt. The boxing world has been in overdrive today following WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman tweeting that he was confirmed by VADA that Luis Ortiz tested positive for a banned substance as part…

WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder enraged after learning of the news. He gives his reaction with furious anger. Team Ortiz hit back today at the WBC President tweeting that their man failed a VADA test. They said this was due to him needing to be on blood pressure medicine. Wilder…

The Fighting Irish are a proud nation of warriors, this weekend – one of their most colourful fighting sons returns to action. For those familiar with Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan from Cork in Ireland, you’ll know he’s one of boxing’s most fun characters out there. Whether it’s mankinis, press conference shenanigans, relentless call…

UK heavyweight and top contender Dillian Whyte reacts to the news that WBC President claims Ortiz failed a drugs test. The boxing world has been in overdrive today following the WBC President saying on Twitter that it was confirmed to him that heavyweight title challenger Luis Ortiz from Cuba had…

The Briedis vs Perez weigh in takes place today ahead of the cruiserweight quarter final in the World Boxing Super Series. Briedis vs Perez Weigh In Mairis Briedis and Mike Perez will fight tomorrow night at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia. Undefeated hometown man Briedis (22-0-18KO) will have his native…

The Luis Ortiz team have responded to a statement from the WBC president that their man failed a VADA doping test. It was put out in a tweet by the President of the World Boxing Council that Cuban heavyweight boxer Luis Ortiz tested positive for a banned substance as part…

The Haye vs Bellew rematch was made official today with both men set for another grudge match in late 2017 after their first fight earlier this year. The London and Liverpool natives first boxed earlier this year in March when Bellew sprang an upset stoppage win over the previously favored…

Concerning news has come ahead of the WBC heavyweight title fight as Luis Ortiz tests positive ahead of the bout in New York. The Cuban boxing maestro has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the much anticipated heavyweight showdown that was only recently announced as a fight…

Golden Boy and GGG Promotions have issued a statement following a reported 1.3 million pay per view buys figure for the fight being reported. It was reported initially by the respected journalist Lance Pugmire of the LA Times that the fight generated the above amount of buys in the United…

TV boxing boss for Sky Sports Adam Smith has spoken about how Tyson Fury is needed back in the sport of boxing sooner rather than later. The Tyson Fury comeback speculation continues as recent photos showed the former heavyweight champion to perhaps be at his heaviest ever weight. When November…

Floyd Mayweather compared to Rocky Marciano by a leading boxing trainer who defends Mayweather’s 50-0 record and legacy. The Mayweather legacy is surely one that will see him go down as a great in boxing history. He fought and beat many top names during his time in the sport such…

Rio Ferdinand gets his first challenge issued to him following his announcement recently that he will be competing in boxing. Ex-international soccer player turned pundit Rio Ferdinand continues to get spoken about across the media at the moment for his foray into the world of professional boxing at the age…

Kubrat Pulev plans to do quite the act if he pulls off the upset next month and dethrones heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua. Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev might not be well known to casual sports fan like Anthony Joshua, but regular boxing fans will know he’s not to be…

An intriguing card involving Cotto vs Lemieux and Matthysse vs Broner looks to be in play in the US before the end of 2017. Cotto vs Lemieux and Matthysse vs Broner could share a boxing event in New York on December 2nd it has been reported by ESPN in what…

While the Golovkin Canelo PPV buys tally was impressive, what is the bigger picture overall for pay per view boxing? Lance Pugmire of the LA Times reported the figure of 1.3 million buys for the pay per view performance in the US for the recent Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez fight.…

Carl Frampton officially announced his new promotional deal today after recently announcing a new management deal ahead of his comeback. For a while boxing fans had wondered who Frampton would hook up with as his new promoter following breaking ties with Cyclone Promotions. The answer officially came today as Frank…

Former international soccer player Rio Ferdinand showing his first bit of boxing training as he embarks on his first professional boxing match soon. Rio Ferdinand is underway in his training as he bids to prove people wrong in what some have called another freak show in boxing. Freak shows certainly…

The Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz TV details in the UK have now been pencilled in as well as some exciting news in other world title fights. The fight is one of the more difficult that WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder could have chosen which has earned him some plaudits…

Carl Frampton next fight date under his new promoter and management team announced and some big news for Belfast’s Jamie Conlan too. Two-weight world champion Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton will make his debut for new promoter Frank Warren and European management team MTK Global in an exciting bill on November…

The Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin gate exceeded expectations and shows that boxing is most certainly in a very healthy place. The event was a sellout weeks before the fight ever took place, which wasn’t a surprise considering the compelling nature of the fight itself. They managed to get the ticket…

For those of us passionate in boxing we find ourselves spoilt for choice this year. In what has been a truly memorable time for the sport. Hardcore and casual fight fans alike, the world over, have been treated to some wonderful action thus far. The beauty of it too, is…

Former welterweight world title challenger Mauricio Herrera spoke about a side of boxing that often isn’t talked about with Peter Moss. Every now and again when a competitive, highly anticipated fight has come and gone, the phrase “Boxing Won” will sometimes be used to describe the event. At face value, this…

Floyd Mayweather unveils quite the piece of artwork here following on from the final fight of his boxing career against Ireland’s McGregor. Before their well publicised bout a month ago in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor showed a giant painting of him connecting with a punch on the face of Mayweather…

Golovkin still not happy with the decision of the fight to be scored a draw and has voiced his opinion on social media as such. Over a week has gone by but the decision of the bout as a draw still doesn’t sit well with middleweight world champion ‘GGG’. He…

Big time Monte Carlo boxing is back come November 4th as Matchroom announced their latest show there today featuring some solid action. Monte Carlo might have a reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for the glitz and glamour of the globe who like to descend on Monaco every…

Luke Campbell showed why boxers are such a rare breed after a story came out only after his fight with Jorge Linares in California. Boxers are perhaps some of the toughest, most courageous of all sportsman experienced has taught this writer over the years. Unique people. Britain’s Olympic Gold medallist…

Footage has emerged here appearing to show Tyson Fury shouting at BBBofC Secretary Robert Smith after Joseph Parker vs Hughie Fury. It has been well documented that former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has not boxed in some time now. Come this November, it will have been two…

Defeated heavyweight title challenger Hughie Fury gives his reaction for the first time since suffering the loss to Joseph Parker. It was the first loss of Hughie Fury’s professional career but given the fact he’s still very young as a prizefighter, and extremely young for a heavyweight, there’s no denying…

Thought you’ve seen everything in boxing? Well, Tyson Fury does the Haka in some style here which might change you’re view. Boxing is a funny old game. You think you’ve seen just about every nutty angle that this crazy, intoxicating, addictive sport can throw up for those who are passionate…

Dillian Whyte could find himself getting closer to a world title shot and he knows it, he’s upping his verbal warfare against the person who it could be against. The Englishman finds himself back up the rankings since the sole loss of his career a couple of years back to…

Two-weight world champion Carl Frampton signs with a new promoter after weeks of speculation and gives his reasons for the choice. Earlier this week Frampton announced that he had hooked up with MGM Global for his new management team in Europe while still retaining the advise of Al Haymon in…

How some of the boxing world reacted to the Parker vs Fury WBO heavyweight title bout that took place in Manchester. Ultimately Joseph Parker retained his title with a majority points decision in a fight that went the distance at the Manchester Arena. Hughie Fury showed excellent boxing skills at…

Dorticos lived up to his ferocious reputation in some style in his opening bout at the World Boxing Super Series. Cuban Yunier Dorticos can punch as hard as any cruiserweight in the world right now and showed it last night in San Antonio, Texas against Russian opponent Dmitry Kudryashov. His right hand…

Jorge Linares won a split decision to defend his WBA lightweight strap but was made to work for it every step of the way. Indeed challenger Campbell was furious at the decision afterwards. His supporters will have been similar in a fight that could have gone either way. The 2012…

Boxing News and Views’ Joseph Parker vs Fury full fight review and round by round report from the WBO heavyweight title fight in Manchester. Two of the world’s undefeated top young heavyweights collided in a close fight tonight in Manchester for the WBO heavyweight championship of the world. Both men…

Shannon Briggs calls out Tyson Fury in what would be if it happened, arguably the biggest meeting of trash talkers in boxing history. Could you imagine the pre-fight build-up between these two characters, American Shannon Briggs and Englishman Tyson Fury? Boxing hype would be taken to an almost ridiculous level.…

A look back at an eventful ESPN boxing card that saw Top Rank roll continue their new ESPN boxing deal with two world title fights. Last night was another great night for boxing – we got to see Top Rank stable fighters in full force. The female fighter Mayer looked…

What time is Joseph Parker vs Hughie Fury in tonight’s boxing action? Here is everything you need to know ahead of round one. Both fighters looked in supreme condition at yesterday’s weigh-in ahead of tonight’s WBO world heavyweight title fight between Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury. The bout will take…

Reports have come in that Mayweather protege and former world champion Gervonta Davis was allegedly arrested but has now been released on bail. Nicknamed ‘Tank’, Davis only lost his world title on the scales last time out. Not in the ring. When he failed to make weight ahead of his…

Valdes and Ramirez both defended their world titles successfully and Conlan impressed once again. Post-fight report. It was a busy night of boxing in Tucson this Friday night with two world title fights on the card, as well as two notable prospects. First up in the world title fights. WBO…

The Jorge Linares vs Campbell weigh in results and final head to head video before they step in the ring to compete for the WBA 135lbs belt. Big props must be given to Britain’s Luke Campbell this weekend as he steps in the ring with a modern boxing maestro –…

Catch the Forticos vs Kudryashov weigh in results ahead of their WBA cruiserweight title fight in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Cuban and Russian boxing talent will be on full display this weekend in the World Boxing Super Series quarter final between Cuban Yunier Dorticos and Russian Dmitry Kudryashov. They might not…

The Parker and Fury teams went at it momentarily after the weigh-in for the WBO heavyweight title in Manchester. Things nearly boiled over today at the weigh-in ahead of tomorrow night’s world title fight in Manchester but security were quick to act. A quick shove from Hughie Fury on stage…

This Golovkin Canelo video will surely crack a smile in even the most hard nosed of sceptics out there. A bit of genius editing. It’s nearly a week on since Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez thrilled fans with an all action display in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. A week on…

The Joseph Parker vs Fury weigh in results that also featured a clash of undercard fighters at the weigh in who got into it. Both WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and challenger Hughie Fury looked in tip top shape today on the scales ahead of their title clash tomorrow night…

The great Bernard Hopkins reacts to the news that shocked many in the boxing world and gives his take on Ward’s decision. When I think of Andre Ward I often think of Bernard Hopkins. In term’s of similarity in fight style. Also in relatively similar weight classes. But skills showcased…

Catch the Hughie Fury vs Joseph Parker weigh in live stream and subsequent video recording right here ahead of the heavyweight title fight. Making weight won’t be an issue for these guys today at heavyweight but nonetheless, the shape and weight they turn up in is still very important in…

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury jokingly jibes his cousin’s opponent as the men then go on to share a moment of mutual respect. It wasn’t long ago that it was Tyson Fury himself who was the focus of world heavyweight title fights, but this week he has gladly taken a…

Bitter former rival Sergey Kovalev reacts to Andre Ward retiring as the boxing world was taken off guard by the news. The boxing world was surprised this week at the news of one of it’s greatest modern day fighters Andre Ward retired at the age of only 33. Credit to…

The Carl Froch reaction to the news Andre Ward is retiring from the sport of boxing at the age of 33 might not surprise many. One of only two defeats in the career of legendary British fighter Carl Froch came at the hands of Andre Ward. A comprehensive unanimous points…

Boxer Amir Khan confirms in public a very private matter and has talked to his fans on the subject of him and his wife once again. Amir Khan has once again taken to Twitter to vent personal issues to the wider public amid what has been a torrid year for…

Boxing News and Views’ main man in Walsall Peter Wells is back to give his Jorge Linares vs Luke Campbell prediction ahead of this weekend. Having created such a reputation in the UK, Jorge Linares has now decided to make the capital of England his second home. Ironically the Venezuelan…

This Hughie Fury Lamborghini is pretty slick, showcased as the challenger gets ready for his crack at the WBO heavyweight title. The clock is ticking for Hughie Fury to the biggest night of his life so far when on Saturday night in his hometown of Manchester, he’ll get the opportunity…

The Andre Ward retirement news has come out of nowhere as the 33 year old elite boxer has decided to go out early, and on top. Live reaction is coming in everywhere around the boxing world at the moment to the news that one of it’s most skilled fighting sons…

Andre Ward retires from boxing at the age of 33 to the surprise of the world today but upon understanding his reasons, big respect to him. The news has broke today that one of the modern era’s best pound for pound boxers Andre ‘SOG’ Ward has retired from the sport…

Canelo vs McGregor did I hear you say? Well, according to some online reports this bizarre rumor has come out of left field it would seem. Perhaps one of the best article headlines I came across recently on the internet was along the lines of: “Conor McGregor Could Get Murdered…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder explains why Britain’s Anthony Joshua is part of his ultimate goal. Wilder has been on the media circuit this week ahead of his latest defense against Cuban Luis Ortiz in New York. The fight will take place on November 4th at the…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury reacts to the news that former football player Rio Ferdinand is having a professional boxing fight. The boxing world has been reacting all week to the news that former Manchester United soccer player and England international soccer player Rio Ferdinand has made…

Basildon’s Davis Pagan admits he can’t wait to fight under the MTK banner as he makes his third outing of the year. Having avenged his only career loss to start the year, Pagan then went on to score an impressive win over Sylwester Walczak in April. The 26-year-old has spent…

The sport lost one of it’s greatest warriors in the form of Jake LaMotta but as you can see from these tributes, he’ll never be forgotten. Jake LaMotta nicknamed ‘The Raging Bull’ could have been up there for perhaps one of the toughest ever men to lace up a pair…

The world of boxing has been struck with very sad news today as Jake LaMotta has passed away to the sadness of boxing fans around the globe. ‘The Raging Bull’ was known as one of the toughest warriors in the history of the sport. A man who never backed down…

New Floyd Mayweather movie theater revealed in short clip that shows perhaps one of the largest personal theatres in the free world. Floyd Mayweather has been known to rent out entire movie theater’s in the past for his friends and family to view personal screenings of big movies but it…

Josh Taylor vs Miguel Vasquez has been confirmed in a potentially cracking bout for later this year promoted by Cyclone Promotions. It was well documented recently that Cyclone Promotions and Carl Frampton parted company but the promotional company have marched on relatively quickly from that with the exciting news that…

Boxing News and Views’ Peter Wells gives his Joseph Parker vs Hughie Fury predictions ahead of fight night and how the bout might transpire. The aura surrounding Anthony Joshua has taken over the Heavyweight boxing scene, but when it comes to the highest level in the heaviest division, there is…

What next for Golovkin after the draw with Canelo? You’d think the immediate rematch but there might be one fight in between. The rematch talks are already underway for a Golovkin vs Canelo part two. The route to match number two is far from a direct one, as was the…

UK Promoter Eddie Hearn has laid down the gauntlet to his American rivals as the Englishman mounts assault on the American boxing landscape. British promoter Eddie Hearn had mentioned a few months back that his company Matchroom Sport, who have been responsible for promoting stadium fights in the UK in…

Welterweight prospect Jake O Meara says he feels like he is learning every day from his coaching team as he prepares for his next fight. O’Meara, a former Dale Youth amateur, will be fighting on the stacked MTK London card at the Brentwood centre early next month. Currently trained by…

Boxing News and Views had the opportunity to catch up with one of the world’s leading boxing promoters recently, Richard Schaefer. Richard Schaefer will be well known to long-time fight fans as the man behind the scenes widely credited for many of the big boxing promotions in the US involving…

Two-weight world champion ‘The Jackal’ Carl Frampton announces his new hook up with MTK following recent McGuigan split. Weeks went by following the split from McGuigan and his family’s promotional company Cyclone Promotions, of which Frampton was a former director in – while fans wondered who the talented pugilist might…

This pre-fight kid’s game between the two combatants might surprise you how it predicted the actual outcome of GGG vs Canelo. Remember the Rock ‘Em Sock’ Em robots kids game? For those that are old enough (including this writer) you’ll remember how fun it was. Battling it out until your…

The David Haye vs Tony Bellew rematch appears to be on months after their first fight earlier in 2017 where Bellew sprung the upset. The hold up in negotiations this past while was likely down to good old haggling on money. Before their first fight back in March, Tony Bellew…

Fans around the world react to the Rio Ferdinand boxing adventure that will see the former soccer player step into the ring. The Rio Ferdinand boxing story came as a bit of an odd one when it first broke last night but after the former international soccer player confirmed the news…

Hughie Fury boxing trainer and father Peter Fury comes up with a meme of world champion Joseph Parker’s promoter. Yesterday saw one of the more bizarre incident’s in boxing this year when WBO heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker’s promoter David Higgins stormed the fight week press conference and confronted Fury’s…

After some much speculated rumors soccer player Rio Ferdinand has sensationally confirmed that he will step into a professional boxing ring. The news has come as an eyebrow raising story to many, but in the grand scheme of so many freaks shows and events happening in boxing nowadays, is it…

The Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz date, TV channel and venue have now all been pencilled in ahead of the WBC heavyweight title showdown. The bout will be aired on Showtime TV in the US on November 4th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and will be promoted…

This insightful short documentary takes fight fans through the journey of the lead up to GGG vs Canelo for Gennady Golovkin. The dust is set on what was an entertaining battle for boxing fans that likely will see a rematch take place sooner than later. Often sports fans only notice…

Welterweight Louis Adolphe is ready to put on a show when he fights on British Warriors’ ‘The Takeover’ card in Carshalton on Friday evening. The 25-year-old’s reputation has been growing recently since he was invited to spar with Conor McGregor and his increased profile has seen the unbeaten boxer get…

A very strange moment as one of the fight’s promoters gate crashed the Parker Fury press conference in a weird tirade. The Parker Fury press conference today in London produced another one of boxing’s bizarre moments as WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker’s promoter David Higgins stormed the press conference. Apparently drunk…

Billy Joe Saunders calls out Golovkin following both men’s world title fights this past weekend on either side of the Atlantic. WBO middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders retained his world title this past weekend with a points win over American Willie Monroe Jr. On the same night middleweight kingpin…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury makes emotional request to those who are currently investigating him. As things stand, former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has still not boxed in a professional ring since all the way back in November 2015. That occasion came as a…

This Canelo cheap shot was caught on replay and highlighted after the fight, to the dismay of many fight fans who picked up on it. Boxing is a rough, tough sport. Rough house tactics often go hand in hand in big fights, particularly between ferocious competitors like Canelo Alvarez and…

Former Gennady Golovkin opponent Danny Jacobs reacts in live time alongside his family and is stunned at what he saw. Jacobs gave ‘GGG’ all he could handle earlier in 2017 and in the eyes of a few of his supporters, even deserved to get the nod on the scorecards that…

Boxing judge Adalaide Byrd was known to boxing and MMA promoters for making bad calls in the passed as this promoter’s story shows. Carl Moretti who works for leading boxing promoter Top Rank let an interesting tweet fly in the aftermath of the Golovkin vs Canelo fight this weekend. The…

The GGG Canelo punch stats upon inspection over the course of the fight paint the real picture on who should have got the nod. What is it they say? Women lie, men lie but numbers don’t lie. Well, let’s take a look. The Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez bout in…

Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin blasts Canelo after their fight, with bad feelings towards him clearly still remaining. The fight was an entertaining one without doubt. An excellent bout, overall. But it was Gennady Golovkin who brought the fight to Canelo from a tactical perspective. The Hagler-Hearns type war that was…

Light-Heavyweight Miles Shinkwin admits his last performance against Joel McIntyre for the English title was one of the worst of his career. The former Junior Olympian lost a unanimous decision back in December of 2016 and the result has made him ring the changes as he prepares to make another…

The official Canelo GGG scorecard from Las Vegas following one of the most controversial scorecards from one judge in sometime. Consensus is agreed that one of the judges’ decisions on the Canelo GGG scorecard was way, way off and that ultimately it caused a blight on what was an otherwise…

GGG walked through perhaps one of the biggest right hands thrown in the middleweight division in 2017. A chin of absolute steel. GGG is known to have one of the best chins in the business but he truly put it on full show at times in his fight with Canelo…

Boxing judge Adalaide Byrd is facing calls to be suspended after GGG vs Canelo and ESPN’s Stephen A.Smith has had some strong words for her. Boxing judge Adalaide Byrd must be keeping a low profile today after a poor showing last night where her scorecard read eight rounds in favor…

‘Pacman’ Manny Pacquiao trolls the officials who were responsible for officiating the Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez fight. The boxing world is in uproar today after in the view of many, Gennady Golovkin’s winning streak was unfairly taken away from him because of one judge. It could have been worst…

Boxing judge Adalaide Byrd continues to come in for criticism following the Golovkin-Canelo fight but Mick Conlan has gotten creative. Undefeated professional fighter Michael Conlan signed to Top Rank knows all about bad judging decisions after his Olympic dreams were shattered at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil following controversial…

Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi on GGG vs Canelo being politics and why the judging went the way it did. Former world champion turned commentator Paulie Malignaggi wasn’t working this weekend’s fight given that it was on HBO, not Showtime who he works for, but has still managed to create…

The GGG reaction to Canelo getting given the fight by one judge of a remarkable 118-110 score was one of genuine disgust here. Everyone man and has dog has been chiming in today on what was another controversial night for big time boxing at the highest level of the sport.…

Teddy Atlas on GGG Canelo decision and pulls no punches with his initial feedback on the fight in Vegas for ESPN. ESPN’s Teddy Atlas has been on the war path following the highly controversial decision and in particular, one of the judges’ scorecards in the Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez…

Golovkin Coach and Promoter Abel Sanchez and Tom Loeffler left scratching their heads here after one GGG-Canelo scorecard. The 118-110 score in favor of Canelo Alvarez by judge Adelaide Byrd is driving boxing fans crazy today following a blunder on the night that subsequently impacted the outcome of the fight…

Judge Adelaide Byrd is at the world centre of sporting controversy this weekend after her judging of Golovkin vs Canelo. Adelaide Byrd has a lot of experience in judging pro boxing cards over the years but her boss and the head of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Bob Bennett, has admitted…

Promoter of the event Oscar De La Hoya responds to what was an incredible score on one scorecard in the Golovkin vs Canelo fight in Vegas. 22,358 was the official attendance last night for the Golovkin vs Canelo fight which was a new record for a boxing match at the…

UFC fighter Conor McGregor makes fun of the sport of boxing following the highly controversial draw between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo. A little over three weeks has passed since McGregor’s sole venture to date into the sport of professional boxing where he took on American Floyd Mayweather. The result was…

Golovkin and Canelo react straight after the fight in the ring after 12 rounds in Las Vegas that ultimately was scored a draw. Max Kellerman interviewed both fighters straight after the fight on HBO and Golovkin despite many feeling he won the fight, was typically humble and wished the Mexican…

ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas blasts and goes off on one on TV following the highly controversial draw decision in Golovkin vs Canelo tonight. The boxing world is in disgust at the moment following a fight that Gennady Golovkin in the vast majority of people’s opinions on social media not getting…

The pick of the best Canelo vs GGG reaction from around the boxing world following a truly memorable fight in Las Vegas. After 12 rounds of action in Las Vegas the sport of boxing once again through up controversy after an unexpected draw was announced. Many were astonished as to…

The Saunders vs Monroe full fight report round by round from the WBO middleweight world title fight in London. Saunders got off the quicker of the two in round one, working well behind the jab in a battle of the southpaws. Round 2 proved to be a fairly close three…

Former unbeaten knockout artist Sergey Kovalev to move on from his coach after losing twice to Andre Ward in last two fights. There has been a lot of controversy recently surrounding Sergey Kovalev and his now former trainer Dave Jackson, where comments were made from Jackson that alleged he was…

Chris Eubank reacts to Callum Smith’s latest win and his first in the World Boxing Super Series in tonight’s quarter finals. Unbeaten super-middleweight Callum Smith was made to work hard tonight for a win in his hometown that was awarded a unanimous points decision over Eric Skoglund. The win sees…

Callum Smith marched on again on his quarter final match in the World Boxing Super Series tonight in Liverpool. Callum Smith extended his professional record to 23-0-17KO with a victory over previously unbeaten Sweden’s Erik Skoglund tonight in Liverpool’s Echo Arena. The win retained his British, European and WBC ‘Diamond’ 168lbs…

Floyd Mayweather on fan thanking binge at the moment of fans around the globe who’ve had a tattoo of him. Some interesting tattoos here. Floyd Mayweather is currently enjoying the fruits of his recent Conor McGregor pay per view event that although still has not been confirmed if it broke…

Former heavyweight champion of the world David Haye to fight UFC fighters it has emerged this weekend in London. Not long following the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor cross-fight between a boxer and an MMA fighter, a whole host of new stories regarding fighters from both sports wanting to test their…

Zach Parker produced an outstanding left hand to close the show on the Callum Smith undercard of the World Boxing Super Series tonight. Zach Parker really announced himself tonight fighting on the World Boxing Super Series bill in Liverpool. Taking on Luke Blackledge in the super-middleweight division, the unbeaten 168lbs…

This video shows world champion professional boxer Errol Spence bare knuckle sparring a heavyweight outside the ring. One of boxing’s brightest new stars was risking hand injuries by the looks of this in a bare knuckle sparring match with a much larger foe, where punches were limited to one another’s…

Canelo vs GGG how much money will they make in tonight’s boxing? A look at the fighter purses and other possible income streams. The guaranteed bare minimum amount both fighters have been promised to the Commission regulating the fight is a combined $8 million between them. But they’ll make much,…

The GGG vs Canelo live stream info ahead of tonight’s boxing in the fight capital of the world between two of boxing’s best warriors. The good news if you’re looking for a (legal) GGG vs Canelo live stream tonight there are plenty of options wherever you are if you’re buying…

What time is the Canelo fight tonight vs Golovkin? We’ve got you covered if you’re in the US or Europe. Lets take a look. Calculating approximate ring walk times for pay per view events in boxing can be tricky at the best of times. For example, in many popular pay per…

How to watch Canelo vs GGG in tonight’s boxing action Stateside in what promises to be a fight for the ages in Las Vegas. If your’re in the UK and Ireland tonight and you want to watch Canelo vs GGG you’re main point of call will be dedicated boxing TV…

The GGG vs Canelo tale of the tape brings up a few interesting stats and questions ahead of the pair’s middleweight title fight. Gennady Golovkin is the more natural middleweight of the two fighters having campaigned at 160lbs throughout his professional boxing career. We know that, but perhaps outside of…

Willie Monroe Jr has responded to one of the most controversial events seen at a weigh-in in recent times when a young man got involved. The boxing world was in uproar yesterday following footage that emerged showing Billy Joe Saunders’ young son hitting and kicking his opponent Willie Monroe Jr…

Cuban boxing legend Guillermo Rigondeaux reacts to at long last getting the big fight that he’s wanted – Vasyl Lomachenko. Boxing fans were in fine voice last night when the news became official that Rigondeaux and Lomachenko will duke it out on December 9th at Madison Square Garden. For those…

The disclosed Commission Canelo vs GGG fight purse as well as the other major fights on the cards have been revealed ahead of the first bell. Fight day is here after years of waiting by boxing fans for quiet simply, one of the best fights in boxing. Gennady Golovkin and…

Looking at the combined Rigondeaux Lomachenko amateur records and pedigree makes you realise what a special professional fight it will be. At long last, the battle between arguably the two best amateur boxers ever, Ukraine’s Vasyl Lomachanko (9-1 7KO) and Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-0 1NC 11KO) will meet in a…

Rigondeaux vs Lomachenko confirmed to the joy of boxing fans around the world after months of speculation whether it would happen or not. In recent weeks it was thought the fight had a very good chance of happening on December 9th this year, but now the official details have been…

GGG and Canelo have everything to play for at the T-Mobile Arena but what could a win mean for both men at this stage of their careers? Now that the dust has finally settled on the ‘Exhibition’ that was Mayweather/McGregor the boxing world can finally return to doing what it…

There’s another world middleweight title happening this weekend in England. Lets try to breakdown a solid Saunders vs Monroe Jr prediction. Fighter records Willie Monroe Jr. (21-2-6KO) vs. Billy Joe Saunders (24-0-12KO). Preview While most of the world watches the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin superfight this weekend, the WBO middleweight title,…

Light-Heavyweight Chris Davies is says he is ready to impress after spending his camp at the prestigious Mayweather and Wildcard gyms. The 28-year-old is set to feature on Steve Goodwin’s ‘Date with Destiny’ card at York Hall later this month. Unbeaten as a professional, the bout will be Davies sixth…

WBO world middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders reacts to his young son hitting his opponent Willie Monroe at their weigh-ins. The boxing world saw perhaps a first in world title fight weigh-ins today when Billy Joe Saunders’ young son let fly with a right hook into the balls of American…

Don’t miss the GGG vs Canelo weigh in live stream video right here ahead of one of the biggest fights in boxing for many years. The time of reckoning is approaching all the time now for Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez – as the wake up on weigh-in day today…

Truly incredible scenes here as Billy Joe Saunders son punches and kicks US world title challenger Willie Monroe Jr on stage. It’s hard to be surprised by anything after covering a sport as nutty as the fight business, but today’s weigh-ins in London could be a first. WBO middleweight world…

Chris Eubank is firing on all cylinders ahead of his first fight in the World Boxing Super Series where he defends his IBO title. His next opponent Avni Yildirim was shouting out Turkish war cries at Eubank Jr during their pre-fight press conference ahead of their bout in Stuttgart, Germany…

Billy Joe Saunders has been engaging in some hardcore mind games with Willie Monroe Jr ahead of their world title fight. The WBO middleweight champion has never been a man to mince his words. Always keen to give his point in an unfiltered manner no matter how it may be…

This short video shows how Willie Monroe wasn’t too keen to face off with WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders. The pair will compete on the same night this weekend as the big fight in their division between Golovkin and Canelo takes place across the pond. American Willie Monroe who’s travelled…

In a very personal journal entry Gennady Golovkin talks about and reveals some of his most inner memories from the past. Ahead of his fight with Canelo Alvarez this weekend in Las Vegas in a personal entry written by the man himself, Gennady Golovkin talks about some of the things…

The WBO Parker vs Fury heavyweight title fight later this month has come in for some flack from a bookie known for controversy. The fight will take place next week on September 23rd at the Manchester Arena and will be promoted by Hennessy Sports. It will be the first time…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury blasts a woman linked to footballer Wayne Rooney on Twitter. Tyson Fury is currently still trying to get his professional boxing license back but has insisted in recent times that once he is fit and receives his license back, that he intends…

This picture of former world champion Marcos Chino Maidana clearly shows the Argentinian warrior is having a good retirement. Marcos Chino Maidana, a name that when fight fans hear it, one that typically makes them think a couple of things. What an entertaining warrior he was who always gave value…

The Gorilla Productions Boxing producer may have just out done himself. The maker of some of the best fan-made boxing videos is back. The person behind Gorilla Productions Boxing on YouTube will be well known to fight fans over the years. Although not as prolific in recent times, when he…

GGG comes up with an interesting analogy and comparison ahead of the biggest fight of his professional boxing career. Indeed, two predators of the sweet science will meet each other this weekend in the ring when Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez’ months of stalking of their prey is finished –…

A full GGG vs Canelo analysis ahead of a fight for the ages that not one boxing fan around the world will not be watching this weekend. “No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe”, a quote from Harry Gray that weighs up perfectly with boxing’s biggest fight of the…

Bernard Hopkins brought up an interesting comparison to a legendary fight of the past ahead of Golovkin vs Canelo this weekend in Vegas. In 1986 Ugandan knockout artist John Mugabi was given his first loss of his professional career when ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler knocked him out in a thrilling middleweight…

MMA fighter from the UFC Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on stepping into a boxing ring with Liverpool’s Tony Bellew. Now seems to be the prime time for UFC fighters and boxers calling one another out following the Mayweather vs McGregor event in August. It’s happening all over the…

Following Mayweather vs McGregor it seems another cross boxing and UFC fight between Katie Taylor and Holly Holm is on the cards. After Mayweather vs McGregor we spoke about if the trend between pro boxers and pro MMA fighters dipping into each other’s sport would continue. It appears to have,…