Month: April 2018

Tony Bellew knows David Haye all too well having shared the ring in the pros but speaking ahead of their rematch this weekend – Bellew recalled a time as an amateur he watched an infamous sparring session between Haye and Liverpool’s David Price. Bellew and Price are good friends from the…

A leaked Tyson Fury sparring footage clip has emerged online ahead of his comeback fight to the sport on June 9th at the Manchester Arena in the UK. The opponent has not been confirmed just yet but what is known is that Fury will go into the bout with a…

Shawn Porter clowns both Danny Garcia and his father Angel Garcia in some out of character online trolling from the usually humble and respectful Porter. Alas, 2018 is here. This is the way boxing has gone now. Fighters need to stand out and to land the fights they want trash…

David Haye returns to action this weekend against Tony Bellew but the former champion is hoping after the fight to make one last run at a heavyweight title. It has been a while now since David Haye once held the WBA world heavyweight title. After years of injuries and issues…

Former foes in the ring Joshua and Klitschko reunite exactly one year on in the same place they fought in what proved to be a modern heavyweight classic. The Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko fight will most certainly sit high in the upper echelons of the modern boxing pantheon when the…

David Haye manager Adam Moralee broke character today from his usually quiet and reserved self and bore the brunt of the consequences from Tony Bellew’s fans from Liverpool. Haye and Bellew rematch this Saturday in a heavyweight fight that saw Tony Bellew shock the world last year when he stopped…

Undefeated welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. will defend his IBF world title in a Dallas homecoming Saturday, June 16 live on SHOWTIME at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco against unbeaten mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. It will be the first boxing event inside Ford Center and Spence’s first hometown fight as world champion.   Spence, who will…

Tonight we’ll be doing a live Katie Taylor fight blog as the Irish boxing star looks to secure her first unification win as a world champion in the pro ranks. Taylor 8-0-4KO will take on Victoria Bustos of Argentina a little later on for both the WBA and IBF lightweight…

Liverpool heavyweight Tony Bellew will fight Tyson Fury he has revealed but only on one condition, strictly. Fury first must deal with his upcoming rematch against David Haye on May 5th at the 02 Arena in London but provided he gets through it, or possibly if he even just gives…

We were informed a short time ago of the following below from WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel. Finkel and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn have been in discussions all week regarding a potential super fight between boxing’s only two current heavyweight champions. Earlier this week an offer…

In tonight’s HBO boxing live action on TV Daniel Jacobs will headline as well as see another top level heavyweight contender return to action in his home town – Jarrell Miller. Where and when are Danny Jacobs and Jarrell Miller fighting tonight? Here’s what you need to know. Tonight’s HBO…

Need to know what time is Katie Taylor’s fight at tonight? Who is Katie Taylor fighting? Where is Katie Taylor fighting? When is Katie Taylor fighting? Lets have a look. Boxing action returns tonight (Saturday, April 28th) in New York as world title action and a host of top-level names…

Jessie Magdaleno still has the potential to be a star in boxing, but the WBO Super Bantamweight champion will have to hope that activity in the ring becomes more frequent. Saturday night will be just his second defence of the belt he won back in November 2016 when upsetting Nonito…

‘The Miracle Man’ is back for a second time under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom banner in the USA. And after opening his account with a dominant win over the trash talking Luis Arias, he now faces far more humble opposition. Maciej Sulecki fights out of Warsaw, Poland, but like many of…

A letter sent from team Wilder a short time ago has now been revealed in a bid to make the Anthony Joshua heavyweight title unification fight. Indeed, fight fans will be praying that this whopping heavyweight title fight can be made as both teams get set to meet one another…

Last night a good friend of mine and myself had the honor of having dinner and speaking with boxing Hall of Famer and current co-manager to WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder – Shelly Finkel. The big news yesterday in boxing was that Wilder offered Anthony Joshua $50 million to face…

The heavyweight landscape has been well and truly shaken up this weekend as its two current champions speak to one another directly in a positive manner about making the biggest fight in boxing. Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder hold all the heavyweight belts at the moment and a meeting of…

The Whyte vs Ortiz final eliminator for Deontay Wilder’s WBC heavyweight title has now been officially confirmed and the boxing world has been reacting ten fold. Whyte comes into the fight off an excellent performance last time out while Ortiz comes into it off the back of defeat to Deontay…

Jarrett Hurd can fight. Fighters like him are rare. Not rare in the sense of their style, but rare in the sense that they achieve high levels of success with their styles. Think about the top 10 guys in all the divisions. How many of them have trouble throwing straight…

Today the welterweight division experienced another shake up when it was reported that Keith Thurman has now vacated his WBC welterweight title – which will be contested instead by Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter next up. Al Haymon managed fighters vying for welterweight belts continues as Keith Thurman instead opts…

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis claimed the WBA ‘Super’ super-featherweight world title last weekend in one of the best performances of his career to date. Indeed, it was a far cry from last year when he lost his title on the scales on the Mayweather vs McGregor undercard. Davis’ humility afterwards last…

While fans will have to wait until at least next September for the Gennady Golovkin vs Canelo Alvarez rematch. In the mean-time, the former was left with little time to find a late replacement. ‘GGG’ will take a low-key ‘keep busy fight’ in California on May 5th as he waits…

One of the best welterweight fights in years since the now past Mayweather-Pacquiao era is growing legs all the time. Terence Crawford takes on Australian Jeff Horn later this summer in his debut at 147lbs but provided he gets through it – one juicy battle is already brewing a little…

This past weekend welterweight Amir Khan won in dominating fashion in a catchweight bout against Canadian Phil Lo Greco. All of 39 seconds was all it took for the English boxing star to announce his return to the sport after a near two-year vacation. His blinding hand speed and willingness…

On a flight from Las Vegas to New York this morning on route the two places got me thinking about the grand scheme of things as pertaining to the current American boxing landscape. Boxing around the world has experienced a boom time this last year or so. Largely driven by…

This week a meeting takes place between the teams of heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder in a bid to get the fight over the line. The back and forth trash talk in the media between some of the promoters involved has been well-played out at this stage. From…

This Saturday night Irish boxing star Katie Taylor bids to win her first world title unification in the pro ranks as her team look to introduce her more to the American audience. On last count 38 million Irish-Americans now call the US their home. An incredible stat when you consider…

Former boxing champion Marcos Maidana got kicked out of last night’s fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In some very controversial circumstances. The Argentinian hard man is well-loved by world fight fans for his colorful social media edits often showing him enjoying his retirement and living the…

Most fans and observers of last night’s Amir Khan first round obliteration of Phil Lo Greco were largely positive towards Khan on his comeback fight – but Groves spotted something else. Groves is currently making solid strides in his rehabilitation from an injury to his shoulder as he prepares for…

Who wins in Khan v Brook is going to be a question many boxing fans will be asking themselves once again following Amir Khan’s successful return to the ring last night. A pugilistic showdown seems almost prophetically ordained at this point from the powers that be. given that both men…

Amir Khan’s knockout in the first round of Phil Lo Greco last night while highly impressive might have gone to his head a tad – in terms of calling out fighters in a completely different universe to Lo Greco – with all due respect. One such welterweight is of course…

Tony Bellew’s fight opinions continue to gain more and more traction week after week it seems on social media with boxing fans. His unfiltered, brutally honest approach to post-fight analysis seems to resonate with fans – whether they agree or disagree. The Liverpool heavyweight is in final preparations for his…

Rapper 50 Cent and former boxing promoter loses a substantial chunk of cash on betting on Adrien Broner to beat Jessie Vargas tonight. The fight ultimately ended in a majority draw despite both men feeling they clearly won the bout afterwards. Going into the fight 50 Cent (real name Curtis…

Tonight’s fight between Adrien Broner and Jessie Vargas proved to be a very close affair in the eyes of most spectators and commentators alike. The first round was quite close overall, with Vargas perhaps edging things by the midway point based on work rate alone. Broner was throwing a lot…

This Jermall Charlo chilling KO tonight at the Barclays Center could be up there as a knockout of the year contender as a right hand from hell detonated in an incredible finish to the fight. The fight tonight went only two rounds as Charlo improved his professional record to 27-0-21KO.…

Gervonta Davis knocks out Cuellar to capture the WBA super-featherweight world title in a near punch perfect display of uppercuts, body shots and straight lefts down the pipe. Davis had the basics down masterfully tonight. Some exquisite boxing at times. Gervonta Davis looked on top form overall as he stopped…

Carl Frampton put on a very strong display tonight over a very game and still, at times, dangerous former Fighter of the Year in Nonito Donaire. While Nonito is probably past his prime at this point to be fair – he showed just how much he had left particularly in…

Kell Brook and Amir Khan once again came face to face tonight – all be it a few years on from the last time it happened. That occasion came on a UK TV set where the public called for the fight afterwards. In their droves. Only to be let down.…

Khan calls out Adrien Broner following his first round stoppage over Phil Lo Greco of Canada tonight in a bout that was over before it even got started. Inside of 40 seconds Khan dispatched of Lo Greco in emphatic fashion and put his full repertoire of combinations and hand speed…

The boxing world reacts to Khan closing the show inside 39 seconds tonight against over matched Canadian Phil Lo Greco who took the fight on relatively short notice. Lo Greco was never going to be a world beater in terms of credible opposition for Khan but that said, after two…

Kell Brook calls Khan out in the middle of the ring tonight in Liverpool following Khan’s explosive comeback win over Phil Lo Greco. Inside 39 seconds the fight was over tonight. Khan came out all guns blazing, aggressive – and did what he needed to do against an opponent he…

Amir Khan destroys Lo Greco tonight in Liverpool in one of the quickest finishes to a high-profile boxing match in recent times. Canadian Lo Greco trained under Fernando Vargas never knew what hit him in the end. Right from the first bell, Khan looked assured and confident after he walked…

What time is the Broner fight tonight? Lets take a look at what boxing fans need to know ahead of tonight’s Adrien Broner vs Jessie Vargas fight. The bout will take place live on Showtime as part of a Premier Boxing Champions event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New…

Today thanks to Showtime and YouTube the Frampton v Donaire live stream video is being provided 100% free and legally for American boxing fans (only). The bout will be shown below for those residing in the US between two fighters who fans know always bring the action and more often…

What time is the Amir Khan fight later on? Lets take a look at all the particulars ahead of the 150lbs catchweight bout taking place tonight or today, depending on where you are. Later on Englishman Amir Khan will make his long-awaited return to the squared circle when he takes…

Today it was confirmed that Joseph Diaz will take on the super quick Gary Russell Jr next up in one of Diaz’ toughest tests of his unbeaten career to date. Undefeated Featherweight and former U.S. Olympian Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. will fight for his first world championship against WBC title-holder Gary Russell, Jr. on Saturday,…

In the latest installment of Premier Boxing Champions both Ishe Smith and Andrew Tabitin return to action on a Mayweather Promotions card on May 11th. Former super welterweight champion Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith will battle top 154-pound contender Tony Harrison in a 10-round match that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce on Friday, May 11 from…

Doping in boxing is more in the news than ever before unfortunately and one former heavyweight champion believes more should be done to stamp it out. This week Canelo Alvarez learned that he would receive a six month suspension with no financial penalty following a failed drugs test before a…

Welterweight contender Jessie Vargas returns to the ring this weekend against Adrien Broner in New York. The fight will take place as part of a PBC event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and sees in his first major fight since losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2016. One win last…

The World Boxing Council brought in CBP following more and more cases of professional fighters testing positive for performance enhancing substances. Boxing unlike other professional sports perhaps carries the greatest risk of all to an athlete’s health for obvious reasons. So when those found are cheating that could result in…

Gervonta Davis has taken his time in giving his thoughts about his promoter Floyd Mayweather trying to make a fight between him and pound for pound genius Vasyl Lomacehnko. ‘Tank’ returns to action this weekend against Jesus Cuellar for the WBA ‘Super’ super featherweight title at the Barclays Center in…

Welterweight Amir Khan returns to the ring for the first time in nearly two years this weekend against Phil Lo Greco and at 31 years of age he feels the best is still to come. Khan has been around the limelight for well over a decade at this point. From…

The Broner v Vargas weigh in took place a short time ago in what is shaping up to be a big weekend of boxing in the US with three substantial fights taking place on the card. The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York will see the main event take place…

Rapper 50 Cent has bet on Adrien Broner to beat Jessie Vargas this weekend in New York. He didn’t reveal how much – but he did get fired up in a video reaction providing running commentary on Broner’s very public abuse of Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe this week. 50…

While Amir Khan and Carl Frampton will not actually face one another in the ring this weekend, an unusual clash of dates will see fight fans have to choose which fight they would rather watch. Some may opt to flick back and forth between fight cards while others may just…

In this weekend’s other big fight in the UK the Khan v Lo Greco weigh in took place a short time ago in Liverpool, England. The fight will take place tomorrow night at the Echo Arena in Liverpool and will mark the first time Amir Khan has boxed in almost…

The Frampton v Donaire weigh in took place a short time ago ahead of the pair’s featherweight showdown tomorrow night in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While this weekend has plenty of action on both sides of the pond to look forward to – the Carl Frampton vs Nonito Donaire from a…

For years, Northern Ireland has been endeared to their two weight world champion, Carl Frampton. But now the Belfast man sees his career hanging in the balance, 9 years after it all began. For two straight nights, the SSE Arena will host a non-world title fight for Frampton, but it…

No matter how much it is liked or disliked, when it comes to an Adrien Broner fight, it will always be the AB show. To compare Broner to marmite, would be to suggest that pretty much no one likes marmite. Broner has been a law to himself, his once childish…

Mayweather Promotion’s Gervonta Davis returns to the ring this weekend as the former world champion looks to get some solid momentum going again. That momentum was stalled last year when he lost his title on the scales but with a potential fight against Vasyl Lomachenko in the works for later…

Today’s final press conference in New York was of the more explosive nature with one of the lead fighters going off on the promoter of the event. It is fair to say Adrien Broner pulled no punches at today’s final press conference ahead of his fight with Jessie Vargas on…

Jermall Charlo returns to action this weekend in an exciting card at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Further to the final press conference that took place a short time ago today, here is what Charlo said ahead of this weekend’s fight: “I’m looking to make a statement on Saturday night.…

This morning in Las Vegas Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez learned his fate following a failed drugs test prior to a rematch date with Gennady Golovkin which was forced to be pulled. It was decided this morning by the NSAC that Canelo would be given a reduction in suspension from…

Floyd Mayweather names what in his view in the coming years will turn out to be the biggest pay per view fight in the sport of boxing. We are now well and truly in the post-Mayweather boxing era with no chance of the former pound for pound number one coming…

Gennady Golovkin cleverly takes a shot at the controversial Canelo Alvarez decision last summer where the fight ended in a draw- despite most thinking ‘GGG’ won the contest. Well with May 5th approaching Golovkin won’t have a chance to put the record straight or give fans the rematch that they…

Amir Khan returns to the ring this weekend for the first time in nearly two years when he faces Phil Lo Greco at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. A lot has happened in the time he’s been away from boxing since been knocked out by Canelo Alvarez in May 2015…

Floyd Mayweather while making a trip to Atlanta recently had one of his security’s vehicles shot at and one of his body guards hit in the leg – while he himself traveled in another other vehicle that was pulling up to a valet. It is understood that Mayweather’s security guard…

The Adrien Broner vs Vargas undercard this Saturday night at the Barclays Center has now taken full shape as a former world champion and top prospect have been added to the bill. Former bantamweight world champion Raushee Warren and top prospect Fabian Maidana will step into the ring at Barclays Center, the home of…

Heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua is open to one day chancing his luck in the sport of mixed martial arts. For now however Joshua has plenty in the world of boxing to keep him occupied in the form of heavyweight rivals like Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. But…

Comeback season is in the air for former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury who returns to the ring on June 9th in Manchester with all attention now turning to who it will be. Fury was busy in recent months behind the scenes in securing a new promoter, which eventually was announced…

Not many might be aware that Floyd Mayweather has an unbeaten brother currently competing as a professional boxer but this weekend he put in another winning performance. Recently it emerged that Floyd Mayweather had a brother by the name of Justin Mayweather who has been going about his business quietly…

Amir Khan returns to the ring this weekend for the first time in nearly two years since been knocked out by Canelo Alvarez in his only bout at the middleweight limit. Moving up to 160lbs while a brave move proved to be too much for Khan in the end – who…

Gennady Golovkin has now seen Canelo Alvarez’ apology that cost him their May 5th super fight that was previously scheduled for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Golovkin and his promoter instead are scrambling to try to find a late replacement for the same night but in a different State…

Manny Pacquiao addresses rumor that he is set to leave his long-standing boxing coach, mentor and Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. The Filipino boxing legend was recently confirmed as having his next fight against Argentinian knockout artist Lucas Matthysse on July 15th in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. However in…

Amir Khan returns to the boxing ring next week for the first time since been knocked out cold by Canelo Alvarez a couple of years ago at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Since then Khan has went through and overcame a number of personal issues outside the ring and…

Dillian Whyte has gotten creative with his latest attack on WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder whom Whyte and his promoter Eddie Hearn claim turned down nearly $5 million to fight him. Wilder is locked in negotiations at present for a massive unification bout with fellow champion Anthony Joshua but…

Tyson Fury it has emerged reached out to his heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua himself in a bid to cut through all the promoters and make the fight between the pair of them. It’s not uncommon for Fury to take a direct approach to his business dealings in boxing, very much…

Earlier today I had the chance to speak to WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s co-manager and Hall of Famer Shelly Finkel who talked all things Joshua vs Wilder, the offer they received from Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn and much more. This week it was widely reported that English boxing promoter…

Undefeated Jermall Charlo returns to action on April 21st live on Showtime when he takes on Hugo Centeno Jr for the WBC interim world title. The following was advised to Boxing News and Views a short time ago: “I’m not Immanuwel Aleem and I’ll let you all see that when April…

Liverpool heavyweight Tony Bellew is in deep preparations at the moment ahead of his May 5th rematch with London heavyweight David Haye. Bellew shocked the world last year when he stopped Haye inside the distance so will be looking to prove second time round that it wasn’t a fluke. Haye…

The Gennady Golovkin May 5 date is not out of the water just yet following the Canelo Alvarez fight falling through – but a rather underwhelming opponent appears to be in the frame now for the fight. The fight if it does happen won’t be happening in Vegas however. The…

Promoter Eddie Hearn has responded to what has been offered to Deontay Wilder for a fight with Anthony Joshua this week with a view to the fight happening this year. Both heavyweight’s promoters have been locked in negotiations this week in a bid to make a fight that fans want…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury terminated a live interview in the UK at his comeback press conference following questions from a reporter that he did not like. The line of questioning from the reporter surrounded two areas. The first one asked Fury essentially does he need to…

Tyson Fury was batting back questions about Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder earlier on at a press conference in the UK. The modern boxing heavyweight landscape in essence is dominated by the above three men. Joshua’s recent win over Joseph Parker ensures that all the belts are currently held by…

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury shuts down reporter at today’s press conference announcing his new promoter Frank Warren and comeback fight date as June 9th in April. Fury appears to be in a very healthy state of mind these days, on the whole. A far cry from the dark days…

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury unleashes a bag full of verbal jabs on Anthony Joshua at the press conference today announcing his comeback fight. Fury will return to the ring on June 9th in his hometown of Manchester with an opponent to be confirmed. Speaking at today’s press conference…

Golden Boy Promotions have announced a big card for ESPN this May with all the details advised below to Boxing News and Views a short time ago. The card will feature both unbeaten prospect Ryan Garcia and big hitting Irishman Gary ‘Spike’O’Sullivan. Here’s what we’ve been told about the May…

The heavyweight champion of the world is apparently keen on securing the showdown with WBC champion Deontay Wilder- despite what reports may have suggested. If boxing teaches a writer anything over the years is that fighters will fight anyone- for the most part. When you meet a real, genuine fighter,…

Tyson Fury had the news confirmed today that he will return on June 9th in his hometown of Manchester but he’s been busy grafting hard in the gym amid the headlines earlier on. Fury in recent months has spent a lot of time and boxing legend Ricky Hatton’s gym in…

An Anthony Joshua vs Wilder fight is worth much more than many expected according to one promoter with knowledge of the situation. The back and forth negotiations between heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder don’t appear to be going to smoothly according to latest reports. While one school of…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury today had the news confirmed that his comeback will take place on June 9th at the Manchester Arena and will be promoted by Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren. The long awaited news finally came today with an announcement on the opponent…

The Tyson Fury June 9th return to the ring has been made official today as the boxing world goes into over drive following the news that one of its most controversial fighting sons is now on his way back – officially this time. The comeback was in the works for…

Boxing News and Views were informed of the following world title fight a short time ago added to the upcoming Haye vs Bellew rematch card. Paul Butler gets the chance to become two-time IBF World Bantamweight champion when he tackles undefeated Emmanuel Rodriguez at The O2 in London on May…

Floyd Mayweather was on the promotion trail this weekend in Las Vegas and spoke live on Showtime about a number of issues such as this week’s McGregor arrest in New York and the chances of McGregor and him fighting in MMA. Mayweather appears to be solely interested in fighting in…

Jarrett Hurd unified titles in the super welterweight division this weekend at the Hard Rock hotel in Las Vegas against Cuban Erislandy Lara in what was hailed as a superb fight largely by fight fans. Lara straight after the fight insisted he thought he won the fight easily, despite been…

A potentially mouth-watering Vasyl Lomachenko vs Gervonta Davis fight is set to become a very real possibility sooner rather than later it has emerged. When the fight was mentioned in the past most didn’t think it would have any real possibility of happening largely due to ‘Tank’ Davis being early on…

World middleweight number one Gennady Golovkin has now spoken to reporters for the first time since it was confirmed that the Canelo Alvarez rematch would not be happening on May 5th. The scramble is now on to find the new opponent in Vegas on May 5th where Golovkin will still…

Englishman James DeGale went to Las Vegas this weekend to get back his IBF super-middleweight title but was made to work in what turned out to be a bloody, ugly fight. DeGale won a unanimous points decision in the end to defeat Caleb Truax at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas…

A look at the James DeGale fight time tonight in Las Vegas – as well as all the other finer details and particulars in tonight’s super-middleweight world title rematch with Caleb Truax. IBF 168lbs title holder Truax shocked the world last year to beat DeGale for the title in what…

The first Conor McGregor court appearance came this week following an incident in New York that saw him and members of his crew been recorded on camera attacking a bus containing UFC fighters earlier this week. The incident occurred at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn that caused world headlines. A…

There’s been a lot of scrambling going on behind the scenes this week since Canelo Alvarez formally withdrew from May 5th’s rematch with Gennady Golovkin following an adverse drug test result. The substance Canelo tested positive for was defended by him and his team due to contaminated meat he ingested…

Conor MGregor in handcuffs will surprise many of his fans fir a man who fought his way to the top from the bottom but in recent times appears to be gone off the rails following overwhelming success. McGregor has been making world news today following an altercation that occurred in…

Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has been given a new mandatory challenger for his WBA (World Boxing Association) belt following his recent win over Joseph Parker. Joshua recently out pointed Parker to add the WBO belt to his collection that now boasts all the belts bar the final one held…

UFC fighter and novice boxer Conor McGregor has made world headlines once again for the wrong reasons after one of the more bizarre incidents in recent combat sports history. McGregor and a gang of his friends were caught on camera attacking a bus in New York that contained UFC fighters…

Canelo Alvarez for the first time stood in front of the world’s media as he officially withdrew from May 5th’s rematch with Gennady Golovkin following a failed drugs test recently. He will find out what or if he faces a punishment for the doping test violation later this month at…

Peter Wells is back this week to make his James DeGale vs Truax 2 prediction ahead of this weekend’s bout in Las Vegas after what was one of the upsets of the year in boxing in 2017. Truax shocked pretty much everyone last year with his win over DeGale, it’s…

Liverpool heavyweight David Price suffered a knockout defeat at the hands of Alexander Povetkin last weekend but won the respect of many fight fans after going out on his shield and putting on an exciting display. The knockout in the end was a potent one that badly busted Price up…

Legendary boxing trainer and former two-time world champion Roger Mayweather’s health has not been too good the last few years with many fight fans concerned genuinely for his well-being. ‘The Black Mamba’ is best known for training his nephew Floyd Mayweather to some of the greatest wins of his 50-0…

It is back to the norm for boxing as Jarrett Hurd meets Erislandy Lara in front of a far more humble setting. For those of you that have stayed with us, here is Peter Wells’ preview for this weekend’s action. The publicity afforded to Jarrett Hurd vs Erislandy Lara sums…

The race is on to see who gets a shot at middleweight kingpin Gennady Golovkin on May 5th following previous opponent Canelo Alvarez’ withdrawing from the bout entirely this week. Alvarez made the decision after recently failing a drugs test which he will go before the NSAC later this month…

Earlier this week it was revealed that the IBF wrote to Whyte’s promoter ordering an eliminator between him and Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev. Now things have taken a further turn. What a difference a year or two makes. Since suffering the sole loss of his pro career via the vicious knockout…

The news the boxing world had been dreading finally came at a press conference yesterday when Canelo Alvarez confirmed he would be withdrawing from May 5th’s upcoming rematch with Gennady Golovkin. Alvarez will go before the Commission later this month to learn his fate following a failed drug test but…

The Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse fight has now been officially confirmed after months of negotiations with all details now forthcoming to the public and fight community. Legendary Filipino boxer Pacquiao will challenge his Argentinian foe for the WBA welterweight title on July 14th in Malaysia. Everything was confirmed by the co-promoter…

Heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua is flying high after his latest defense and new belt acquisition last weekend but that didn’t stop him from taking some time out to do something for the average worker who helped at his event last weekend. A Joshua fight is now a…

Gennady Golovkin’s promotional team have sent the Nevada State Athletic Commission a letter below which after reading it, suggests that a showdown with Canelo Alvarez on May 5th now does not look likely at all. That said, they are still trying to get a potential fight in its place to…

An eliminator for Whyte has officially been called in what has come as a bit of a left field news following his recent demolition job win over Australian Lucas Browne. Whyte had positioned himself in pole position for a shot at WBC champion Deontay Wilder but as boxing so often…

One YouTuber known for getting into high level sporting events when he shouldn’t, has struck again. This seems to be a new thing now around every major sporting event where would-be journalists who have large YouTube channels have been able to pull the wool from under event’s organizers eyes, so…

The debate currently dominating the heavyweight boxing conversation is as follows: Who is better: Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua? Easy. The answer is, emphatically, Anthony Joshua. As an American boxing fan, I should be chauvinistically compelled to endorse Tuscaloosa’s own Deontay Wilder over the Brit, Anthony Joshua. However, simply possessing…

The much-loved former heavyweight champion of the world watched on as a fan this past weekend of the unification that took place in Wales between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker. Britain’s Frank Bruno has to be up there for one of the most loved fighters in the sport’s history. Following…

Irishman Michael Conlan believes one man clears out the entire heavyweight division following the latest unification bout that take place in the heavyweight weight class this weekend. Anthony Joshua ultimately added another belt to his impressive collection last night with a points win over previous WBO champion Joseph Parker. He…

Liverpool heavyweight David Price fought with plenty of heart this weekend in an entertaining heavyweight battle with Russian Alexander Povetkin that ultimately went Povetkin’s way by devastating knockout. Even with that being the case, Price can walk away from the fight with his head held high knowing he left it…

On the whole boxing fans seem to have been a little let down by this weekend’s world heavyweight unification that in the end – did not live up to the hype or carry much action. This can be largely blamed for the referee not allowing the two boxers work on…

Heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua showed a softer side to himself after last night’s fight when he personally went over to beaten foe Joseph Parker’s mother for a quick chat. Both boxers fought a tactical fight for twelve rounds that perhaps was ruined a bit by the referee who…

The former world super-middleweight champion was part of the commentary team for last night’s heavyweight unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker. It wasn’t long ago that it was Froch selling out stadiums (as he often reminds us) but these days his role in the sport is from a…

Dillian Whyte was commentating at this weekend’s heavyweight boxing show in Cardiff and is at the center of a number of potentially huge fights next up. ‘The Body Snatcher’ recently put on one of the best performances of his professional boxing career when he hammered previously unbeaten Lucas Browne inside…

The WBO middleweight world champion is currently working towards a rescheduled date in his own career following an injury but will still face world title challenger Martin Murray next up. In the meantime, Saunders like everyone else in the boxing community tuned in last night to the heavyweight unification fight…

The former undisputed world heavyweight champion was a keen observer of this weekend’s heavyweight unification fight years on from when it was once him in similar bouts. Lewis has had different roles every now and then keeping him in the game, like commentary roles for HBO and even a trainer…

Anthony Joshua scored a points win this weekend over New Zealander Joseph Parker to unify all the heavyweight belts except one (the WBC) held by Deontay Wilder. The unanimous points decision wasn’t the knockout expected by most, nor was the action in the fight, which was a cautious one in…