Year: 2019

As 2019 and the end of the decade comes to a close one of the sport’s greatest ever heavyweights George Foreman has been reminiscing on some of his fondest moments in boxing. As he tends to do with fans online every so often. One of the biggest punchers of his…

In an unlikely war of words between two of the sport’s brightest American fighters, Gervonta Davis and Terence Crawford have found one another going at each other’s throats following this past weekend’s fight involving Davis and Yuri Gamboa. A bout which Davis won inside the distance but a performance that…

Following his stoppage loss to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis this past weekend in Atlanta there was a lot of controversy about moments leading up to the time of the stoppage for Cuban boxer Yuri Gamboa. Some fans online during the fight expressed opinion that he had a problem with his shoe…

Over the years in the sport of boxing has had its naysayers for various reasons. Their common mantra was always ‘Boxing is dead’ and that the sport was no longer popular. Isn’t it funny. Those people are very quiet now. While admittedly, in the past, yes, boxing’s popularity had declined…

One of boxing’s best pound for pound fighters today, Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford continues to find himself in a precarious spot in the sport. Without doubt, one of boxing’s brightest talents in the sport, however, due to politics up until now he has struggled to land the big fights that fans…

Undefeated young American talent Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis lived up to his nickname tonight with another powerful knockout. Fighting in Atlanta, taking on veteran Cuban boxer Yuri Gamboa, Davis wasted little time. As early as round 2 Davis had Gamboa down with a left hand. As the bout progressed Davis continued…

Tonight Gervonta Davis takes on Yuriorkis Gamboa in Atlanta live on Showtime. The standout American fighter is looking to end the decade on a high ahead of looking to land some big fights in the new year. Moving the fight to Atlanta tonight by Mayweather Promotions might seem like an…

The Tyson Fury strategy for Deontay Wilder ahead of their rematch seems totally suicidal upon first inspection. In that, essentially, according to multiple reports and social media posts at least — he’s looking to take Wilder head on and try to knock him out. WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is…

Some very sad news is breaking at this time in the sport of boxing. It is with regret on Christmas day to confirm, that according multiple local reports coming out of Florida, that professional fighter, Cuban cruiserweight Yendris Rodríguez Valdéz is reported to have been fatally shot to death on…

Boxing fans crave knockouts. Since the incorporation of the sport and indeed the heavyweight division many years ago fans have always been obsessed with knockouts. As brutal as they are and for those who really appreciate the sport out there who really appreciate the sweet science, there will always be…

As we come to the end of 2020 the vote by the Boxing Writers Association of America for the famed ‘Fighter of the Decade’ award is quickly drawing upon us. The winner of the last decade’s award was Manny Pacquiao. Something retired boxer Floyd Mayweather still widely disputes. This decade’s…

Sometimes boxing can surprise you with fight talk, rumors and speculation that really comes out of left field. Former pound for pound number one Floyd Mayweather has been retired for a while now and aside from exhibition talk — there doesn’t be appear any chance he’ll return to a pro…

The First Errol Spence interview since his crash has dropped and it has made me think about a few things. You know, as we sit here on Christmas eve today, I think it would be remiss not to mention a few matters in the sport this year. Someone that comes…

Welterweight Danny Garcia knows a thing or two about big fights in the sport and perhaps the biggest early fight of 2020 will be the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. An announcement to formally confirm the event is expected this week as the fight is thought to take…

Good old iron Mike Tyson continues to pop up here and there in the boxing world. Whether it be his opinions on current affairs in the sport or passing on his sweet science wisdom to well known athletes. Tyson is often seen passing on his boxing skills to all sorts…

Jermell Charlo won his WBC super-welterweight title back this past weekend in Ontario via knockout on a card to delivered in spadefuls. Charlo was made to work hard early on with Harrison having some success early but the former made a good comeback as the fight progressed and knocked down…

While most prepare for the holiday season no doubt many fight fans around the world will be planning to catch up on some old legendary fights. Or perhaps even might be buying some boxing documentary/video/movie related gifts for fight fans they know. George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Sonny…

Earlier this year pound for pound rated American boxer Errol Spence Jr from Texas won his latest bout in the ring over Shawn Porter. A fight where he was pushed hard in but alas, one he got the win in. Not long after that however Spence was involved in a…

Jermell Charlo won back his WBC super-welterweight title in the rematch with Tony Harrison this weekend in Ontario. In a fight where he was made to work, he indeed did, and made a decent comeback as the fight progressed after a strong start from Harrison. Here is some of the…

Chavez Jr vs Jacobs this past Friday night proved to be an abomination for both Chavez Jr and the sport of boxing’s credibility. You know, sometimes, just sometimes, you get s*** shows and clowns in both work and indeed all walks of life. But this past Friday was a real…

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Friday night started his fight against former world champion Danny Jacobs in Phoenix in reasonably exciting fashion. But it didn’t last long. Before even the midway point of the bout was reached Chavez Jr called off the fight himself citing an injury. Even his trainer…

The great Julio Cesar Chavez was in attendance at his son’s Julio Jr’s latest outing in a professional boxing ring this past Friday night in Phoenix. His reaction to what he saw was indicative of how many fight fans felt. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has had a history in the…

Its been an exciting year again for the heavyweight division in boxing this year. Granted, it could have been better, in that we’re still waiting to see a unification fight at the top of the pile. But all good things come to those who wait as they say. By the…

Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has taken time to react to the sparring offer proposed to him by the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua, but in true Fury fashion, he’s had a unique response. Taking to social media (hat tip Michael Benson) Fury has…

Networks and Landscape Boxing in America has had a lot of ups and downs in 2019 when I sit back and analyze it all. While we didn’t see an undisputed heavyweight champion crowned in 2019 – it wasn’t a bad year. There were still plenty of positives to take away…

Terence Crawford came back from an early wobble this weekend in New York to score a ninth round stoppage victory at Madison Square Garden. A man of few words who does his talking with his fists inside the ring, Crawford has been a slow burn in recent years in terms…

Terence Crawford continued to drum up hype for a future Errol Spence fight tonight. As did he solidify his own pound for pound credentials with a knockout win that saw him have to come back from some early adversity against an opponent most expected him to be comfortable against in…

Teofimo Lopez sent out a big statement to the boxing world this weekend with a standout performance on the Terence Crawford undercard in New York. Lopez, promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank, proved why the American promoters have showed so much faith in him by obliterating former world champion Richard…

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford continued to prove why many to believe him to be the best American boxer in the game today this weekend. Fighting tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York, Crawford made sure his performance matched the iconic venue of his fight. Taking on Egidijus Kavaliauskas, Crawford closed…

Renowned trainer, commentator and now pod caster Teddy Atlas was one of the leading critics of former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr following his fight last weekend with Anthony Joshua. Joshua reclaimed his three heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia with a shut out points win over Ruiz in a fight…

The sport of boxing is setting up nicely for a mammoth year in 2020 in no small part because of the renewed public interest in the sport’s traditional glamor division (heavyweight). But away from Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua battling it out to prove who really is the…

The boxing world was treated to a unique spectacle last weekend where the heavyweight championship was contested for the first time in Saudi Arabia. In a move that continues to see more and more international events taking place for the sport outside of the US and UK, it could prove…

Boxing is a full-contact sport, and as such, injuries are as common as the rising and setting of the sun. This is why it is crucial to take all necessary safety precautions when participating in this type of combat sport.  One of the critical protective accessories that a boxer must…

Britain’s Anthony Joshua once again finds himself as the main man in world heavyweight boxing this week having won back his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles this past weekend in Saudi Arabia. Done so via a convincing points win over less than in shape former champion Andy Ruiz Jr.…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder was a keen spectator of this weekend’s IBF, WBO and WBA title fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua. Wilder knows that ultimately, for him or the winner (Joshua) to truly prove who the best heavyweight in the world is, they’ll…

We’re not long away now from tonight’s fight for three versions of the heavyweight championship of the world. Champion Andy Ruiz and challenger Anthony Joshua will do battle in a rematch following on from Ruiz’ shock win earlier this year in New York. So many theories about what happened before…

This Saturday night sees one of the biggest fights of the year when Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua battle it out in Saudi Arabia for three of the four heavyweight titles. Ruiz shocked the world earlier this year in the first fight when he knocked out Joshua in New…

Recently Deontay Wilder kept his end of the bargain up to keep the Tyson Fury super (re) match alive with a stunning right hand knockout of Luis Ortiz. A shot that came against the run of play entirely in the bout with most people believing Ortiz to be ahead at…

Fight week is upon us again in the heavyweight division with this Saturday night two of its premier pugilists doing battle for a second time. Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr made history last time out by knocking out Britain’s Anthony Joshua last summer to become the first ever Mexican heavyweight…

Ahead of this weekend’s big heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia former champion Anthony Joshua has been taking a lot of heat both from fans and from some fellow fighters with the pressure really on. Most notably fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury. He’s fired back at Tyson Fury following the…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder recently recorded another emphatic stoppage win via a 7th round KO of Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas. A ruthless stoppage that left the Cuban in no fit condition to continue. Following the fight, many are in consensus that Wilder is no doubt…

Former heavyweight champion of the world George Foreman, once a knockout fist wielding beast in the ring — still remains an avid fight fan to this day. Big George back in his day became famed for his punching power which on one occasion literally lifted Hall of Famer Joe Frazier…

Professional boxers have to be among some of the most special human beings walking this Earth among us. An inspiring bunch to be fair. People who risk everything for the chance to improve their lives under brutal, unforgiving circumstances, they put it all on the line in the ring for…

A video has been released on the web by popular US media outlet TMZ that alleges to show a member of former boxer Floyd Mayweather’s team assaulting a fan. The video below has caused a lot of controversy and split opinion so far due to the poor quality of it…

In just one week’s time the boxing world will be treated to a heavyweight boxing bonanza in Saudi Arabia when Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua do battle for a second time this year. Earlier in 2019 Ruiz shocked the world to upset Joshua at Madison Square Garden by knocking him…

Its nearly been a week since WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder racked up his second win over much avoided Cuban Luis Ortiz via a scintillating right hand. That being said, I can’t help but think on something about the whole fight and event that seems to have been over looked…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder has his sights firmly locked on a rematch with English rival Tyson Fury next February following his big knockout win this past weekend against Luis Ortiz. Wilder and Fury fought to a draw this time last year. Since then talks of the…

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder recorded an emphatic knockout victory this past weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In a rematch against Cuban Luis Ortiz, Wilder was behind on most people’s scorecards when he produced a right hand in round 7 that ended the contest. A shot that…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder is waking up around now in Las Vegas to another fine knockout victory. Every fight that goes by his media profile has steadily gone up. Bit by bit but particularly in the last year following his fight with Tyson Fury. A rematch…

Most people seem to be in agreement that WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder could be one of the most vicious punchers ever seen in the sport of boxing. A real baseball bat merchant with that right hand. When he throws it, it goes off like a nuclear bomb on his…

Well known and passionate New York boxing promoter Lou Di Bella respectfully parted company with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder prior to this weekend’s rematch with Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas. No official reason was given but instead Floyd Mayweather’s promotional company Mayweather Promotions appeared to step in in place…

Many professional boxers who watched last night’s heavyweight title fight between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz have been saying similar things across the board. Expressing their respect and awe at the sheer punching power of champion and victor Wilder. When your peers and fellow professional fighters are…

Manchester’s Tyson Fury woke up this morning knowing that his highly anticipated rematch with one of boxing’s hardest hitting fighters ever is still on. And in a big, big way next February. WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder needed to come through a dangerous rematch in Luis Ortiz to keep the…

Deontay Wilder showed himself as being one of the best fighters in the world last night and certainly the biggest puncher in boxing (possibly ever) with a stunning right hand knockout of Cuban boxing Maestro Luis Ortiz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It was a rematch from their…

The boxing world is buzzing after a huge right hand knockout by arguably its biggest hitting fighter tonight in Las Vegas. WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder once again proved to the world why he’s one of the most dangerous fighters on the planet. Possibly one of the hardest hitting men…

The main event tonight between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas took place a short time ago. Tonight’s bout was a rematch between the two that had so many implications for the heavyweight division moving forward. For Wilder, if he won, a massive rematch…

There’s been a big shock on tonight’s Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz 2 card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas already. Some will be aware that Deontay Wilder has a brother who is also a professional boxer called Marsellos Wilder. A 30-year-old cruiserweight who had been stopped once before.…

Good old Floyd Mayweather has fans guessing again as to what he’ll be up to in combat sports following some social media posts saying he’s coming out of retirement. Recent interviews have also suggested however that he will be only doing so in an exhibition type format. A new report…

In the twisted world of social media we live in these days it’s easy for some to point the fingers at others when they have fallen or made mistakes. Particularly high profile people like world champion Errol Spence. Without doubt, one of the best fighters in the world today. Recently…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder goes back to work tonight but he has his eye also on another big fight in just a couple of weeks time. Indeed, a lot hinges on the heavyweight division between now and December 7th with a lot of its big star…

Wilder vs Ortiz 2 Location This weekend heavyweight title action returns to the sport of boxing in the form of Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz 2. The Wilder vs Ortiz 2 fight will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former Wilder promoter Lou Di Bella is…

Filipino boxing icon and general all-round legend for humanity Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao has experienced a resurgence to form in the ring in recent years. At 40 years of age his work ethic is perhaps unparalleled in the sport and at the start of the year he defeated a multi-weight world…

Floyd Mayweather announced on Instagram last night that he’s out of retirement which once again has caused a stir in the fight universe. Despite the 42-year-old being removed from active competition in professional boxing for some time — he’s still one of if not the biggest name in boxing. Whether…

Floyd Mayweather as he likes to do has pulled another retirement u-turn but at this stage, people see through it to some regard. While he’s not going to come back in a professional boxing match he does plan on taking part in another huge event next year. Whether it be…

This weekend WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder rematches Luis Ortiz Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas live on Fox pay per view. A dangerous test that if he were to stumble in, would cost him a huge rematch with England’s Tyson Fury in February. It’s been a…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder is set for a huge rematch with Tyson Fury next February but must first come through a dangerous assignment this weekend in another rematch. A part-two against Cuban Luis Ortiz who stunned the champion when they fought first time round last year.…

Anthony Joshua is just a couple of weeks away from the biggest test of his professional career when he rematches heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr on December 7th in Saudi Arabia. Earlier this year Ruiz shocked the world by getting up off the canvas to knock out Joshua in Madison…

Combat sports promoters Floyd Mayweather and Dana White could very well be up to something in the sport of boxing it would seem as the two have appeared to become good friends. It’s no secret that White has signaled his intent in getting involved in the sport of boxing in…

Former pound for pound number one boxer Floyd Mayweather has been hounded for a comeback in recent years but hasn’t helped things himself in some regards. Ever the PR genius, Floyd knew the value of threatening comebacks and leaving things open ended in retorts to questions about whether or not…

Oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history George Foreman as well as being one of the sport’s greatest fighters is also a keen student of the game. Never one to shy away from giving his opinion or conversing with fans directly, Foreman still holds a fond place in his heart for…

In the unforgiving, brutal and ruthless professional boxing business it’s easy for us to forget sometimes the positive impact role models within it like Anthony Joshua can have on others. Athletes that do so much for society. The sport of boxing has perhaps taken more black eyes outside the ring…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder finds himself making final preparations at present for his rematch next week against Cuban Luis Ortiz. The pair fought in a highly entertaining battle last year where we were reminded just how exciting Deontay Wilder is. A concussive knockout artist but a…

Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr is deep in preparation for his rematch with Anthony Joshua next month in Saudi Arabia. Both he and Joshua have both noticeably trimmed down for the fight in terms of weight loss. Showing how deadly serious both boxers are taking the rematch following their first…

In a bit of odd news this week invloving two legends of combat sports, boxing legend Mike Tyson and MMA legend Chuck Liddell’s names have been brought together. Former UFC champion Liddell claimed that he would beat Tyson in a fight on the streets if their paths were to cross.…

A wise old man once told me that life is a journey of ups and downs and WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is a chap all too familiar with this. A boxer who fought his way up from nothing and who took up the sport in the first place while…

Before this weekend’s boxing match between YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul the big story of the week involved Paul corner team member Shannon Briggs. Former heavyweight champion Briggs had been in his usual vocal voice all week in LA before the fight. His familiar chant of ‘Lets Go Champ’…

Promoter of this weekend’s boxing spectacle in LA, Eddie Hearn, appears to have been pleasantly surprised by what transpired in the ring and in the numbers it did on Saturday night. Hearn had publicly stated before that he was skeptical about these kind of fights for boxing but in recent…

Whatever one’s opinion is on this weekend’s boxing spectacle in California between English and American YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul — no one can argue with the showing by both men at the end of the fight. Yes, this weekend was purely entertainment-driven and was not in anyway meant…

The much publicized KSI vs Logan Paul 2 boxing match took place a short time ago at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. It was billed as a move by the sport of boxing to look to try to introduce new fans to the sport whom might not have…

A new generation of world championship boxing talent continues to emerge as we come to the close of 2019. One fight that is building all the time appears to be one between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia. Certainly a bout that could be made in the future in terms of…

20-year-old Devin Haney continues to make a name for himself in the sport of boxing by doing all the right things in and out of the ring. Tonight, fighting on the under card of KSI vs Logan Paul 2 in LA, Haney showed why again that many are tipping him…

In a fight that went a bit under the radar Bulagrian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev got his boxing career back on track tonight with his latest outing in Fresno. Earlier this year Pulev made headlines for a now infamous post-fight interview kiss with a reporter but following the matter being dealt…

Talented Englishman Billy Joe Saunders recorded an 11th round stoppage victory tonight in LA fighting on the undercard of the Logan Paul vs KSI 2 fight night event on DAZN. 30-year-old Saunders defended his WBO super-middleweight title with his stoppage of Marcelo Esteban Coceres. Although Saunders was perhaps not at…

The heavyweight division has certainly changed a lot since the days of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman but make no mistake about it, both would still be a force today. They competed in what many deemed to be a Golden era for the sport. In a time where the masses…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson might be retired from the ring for some time now but even at the age of 53, he’s showed recently he still has plenty of the same technique and hand speed that made him famous in the boxing world in the past.…

Some rather incredible news has been reported on Twitter a short time ago involving high profile American boxers Adrien Broner and Gervonta Davis. Both Premier Boxing Champions fighters who were in attendance at tonight’s Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev event that took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.…

Heavyweight champion of the world Andy Ruiz Jr was in town in Las Vegas this weekend and caught the big Canelo Alvarez knockout of Sergey Kovalev. Canelo stopped Kovalev with a crushing right hand that left the former light-heavyweight champion in no position to continue. The fight sees Mexican boxing…

While there forever will be a number of fans who are not fond of Canelo Alvarez for various reasons, tonight the Mexican boxing star did all he could do and did so in impressive fashion where he deserves a lot of respect. He stepped up to light-heavyweight and knocked out…

Tonight proved to be a big night for Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez who produced a huge right hand late on in his fight with Sergey Kovalev. Stepping up from middleweight to light-heavyweight (175 lbs) to take on WBO champion at the weight class Kovalev, Canelo sent out a statement…

Tonight’s big fight in Las Vegas ended with a bang. Quite literally. Coming in the form of Mexican boxing super star Canelo Alvarez’ right hand as he exacted the perfect punch to render former light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev out for the count at the MGM Grand. Whenever a big fight…

Although boxing fans may have been made wait longer than they wanted tonight, in the end, they got their money’s worth. Canelo Alvarez moved up to light-heavyweight to challenge WBO champion Sergey Kovalev tonight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight started off a bit indifferent, a bit…

It appears that tonight’s Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev showdown in Las Vegas hasn’t gone exactly to plan. Everyone makes mistakes of course and nothing is perfect but it would appear that the UFC has really taken boxing to school tonight in some regards pertaining to stealing the limelight for…

American standout boxing prospect Ryan Garcia continued his climb up the ranks tonight with a stunning first round stoppage win on the Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. A win that sent out a statement and saw the 21-year-old prospect continue to prove…

Standout American boxing prospect Ryan Garcia really impressed tonight in Las Vegas boxing on fellow promotional stablemate Canelo Alvarez’ card at the MGM Grand in Sin City. Garcia, promoted by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, has been making waves in the sport in recent years as well as…

Former number one pound for pound boxer Floyd Mayweather was in attendance at his promotional company Mayweather Promotions’ latest card last night in Las Vegas at Sams Town casino in Las Vegas live on Showtime. Top prospect Xavier Martinez scored an impressive stoppage win on the card over Jessie Cris…

They say life passes most by while they make grand plans for it and in boxing terms it’s a notion neither George Foreman or Muhammad Ali subscribed to really in their life times. Two boxers and men who perhaps lived life to the full and took things a day at…

Following in the footsteps of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and in more recent years Floyd Mayweather, Tyson Fury became the latest big name champion boxer to cross over into the wrestling world today in Saudi Arabia. Ahead of next month’s heavyweight title rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua…

This weekend the biggest name in boxing Canelo Alvarez returns to action against Sergey Kovalev live on streaming app DAZN. Coming into the fight many have cast doubts over Canelo jumping up in weight so much against such a big hitting light-heavyweight in Kovalev. That being said, Canelo still comes…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder is in full swing with his training camp ahead of his rematch with Luis Ortiz on November 23rd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The pair fought last in March of last year in which Wilder won inside the distance. But…

When one looks at the modern heavyweight landscape in years gone by there is no denying that as time has gone on — heavyweights have gotten bigger, stronger and faster. That’s just how it goes in pro sports. Athletes improve due to the continued advances in sports science afforded to…

In just a few days time lineal heavyweight champion and ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury will make his WWE wrestling debut in Saudi Arabia. A bold move but following in the footsteps of big boxing stars in the past who’ve done similar like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Since signing with…

While Floyd Mayweather might well be retired from the sport of boxing as an active fighter, Floyd Mayweather the businessman is allegedly working on getting together with old rival Manny Pacquiao in a type of exhibition. Indeed, Mayweather recently was shown to be in decent condition in his boxing gym…

Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather well and truly looks like he is done with the sport of boxing as an active fighter these days. Despite his teases of a comeback in recent years, specifically a rematch with one Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather does appear to be retired in fairness. That doesn’t stop…

Terence Crawford reacts to Errol Spence car crash For the first time in a video interview, pound for pound rated boxing star Terence Crawford has given his take on his rival Errol Spence Jr’s recent car accident. Following his latest win Spence was involved in a high speed car crash.…

Former world champion Adrien Broner was in attendance at this weekend’s PBC boxing show in Reading and didn’t appear to be in very good form. Upon walking Robert Easter Jr to the ring it appeared that a fan said something to Broner as he was passing by. What he said…

Newark’s Shakur Stevenson impressed again this weekend with a fine showing over Joet Gonzalez in Reno. The 22-year southpaw featherweight looks like he is really starting to settle down into the professional ranks now. He looks to be bringing his polished amateur pedigree and skills more and more into the…

Scotland’s Josh Taylor added another notch to his professional resume last night with a hard fought majority decision win over previously unbeaten American Regis Prograis at London’s 02 Arena. A fight that saw him add both titles and win the Muhammad Ali trophy following his World Boxing Super Series final…

23-year-old Conor Benn returned to action tonight to kick off the pay per view event taking place in London, England. Son of famed super-middleweight champion Nigel Benn (who was ringside), it was the first time Benn had boxed since topping his first bill last time out at the iconic York…

Filipino boxing legend Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao has been on a great run in the sport lately. Even at his advanced years. After an entertaining bout last night where Shawn Porter pushed undefeated and now WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence all the way in a close split decision win…

When it comes to finding two nicer or more genuine guys in the brutal and ruthless sport of professional boxing, you’d be hard pressed to find two better people than Errol Spence and Shawn Porter in truth. Two fighters who always do the talking in the ring with their fists…

WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder is currently gearing up for a rematch with Luis Ortiz later this year but took time out of his busy training camp tonight to attend the Errol Spence vs Shawn Porter title fight in LA. A bout that saw in the eyes…

Errol Spence Jr unified the WBC and IBF welterweight titles tonight but was made to fight hard to do so by a super game Shawn Porter who pushed him to a split decision at the Staples Center. Coming into the fight Spence was heavily favored to win the bout and…

Coming into this weekend’s big title fight in the welterweight division many saw the fight as a one way outcome. How wrong that notion turned out to be. Fighting at the Staples Center in LA, California, Errol Spence and Shawn Porter battled for twelve rounds to in the end what…

Tyson Fury recently said that Andy Ruiz Jr hasn’t hit the gym in the last 2 months, and has been too busy doing TV shows, riding Rolls-Royces and indulging in all kinds of publicity stunts. The Mexican fighter caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing when…

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (22-0-21KO) continued to prove why he’s one of the most exciting young talents in the sport this weekend with another impressive stoppage win. Fighting in his hometown of Baltimore, Davis captured the WBA super-featherweight world title with a second round stoppage win over Ricardo Núñez on Showtime.…

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather was in attendance this past weekend at his old foe Manny Pacquiao’s latest bout against Keith Thurman. A fight ‘PacMan’ won by split decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight world title at 40 years of age. The MGM Grand not…

The welterweight division, 147 pounds, the division of Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and a pantheon of other lightning like fighters has a new champion.  He’s 40 years old. We’ve seen this sort of thing before but not quite. We’ve seen George Foreman become a champion in his forties. We’ve seen Bernard Hopkins become…

The older you get in life the more the things that you love start getting taken away from you. That’s just how it goes, everyone takes losses in life the longer you hang around. But when it comes to professional boxers at the highest level of trained unarmed combat, pitting…

One well known spectator in attendance at this weekend’s big fight in Las Vegas was none other than former pound for pound number one Floyd Mayweather. A man who lit up the strip not long ago himself in some huge boxing extravaganzas. These days ‘Money’ Mayweather is a retired a…

Coming into this weekend’s Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman fight in Las Vegas people didn’t really know what to expect. So many questions existed going into the fight. Would Pacquiao finally get old over night? How much motivation did Keith Thurman have left in his career after the injuries and…

This week the world of boxing has been mourning the loss of one of its greatest fighting sons — Pernell Whitaker of Norfolk, Virginia, USA who passed away aged 55. Whitaker, a four-weight world champion is widely considered to be one of the best fighters of all time. One of…

With great risk comes great reward but is Anthony Joshua’s willingness to jump straight back in with Andy Ruiz too much too soon? Joshua being a fighter obviously wants to right the wrong straight away and erase the loss from his mind. Moreover, according to reports in recent weeks he’s…

WBO middleweight world champion Demetrius Andrade retained his world title this weekend with a unanimous points win over Maciej Sulecki in Providence. The win extended Andrade’s undefeated record to 28-0-17KO as a pro. Following the fight he called out Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez for a showdown: Whether Canelo obliges…

Richard Commey defended his IBF world lightweight title in some style on Friday night. Fighting the veteran champion Ray Beltran, younger champion Commey taught him a boxing lesson in the end. He scored an 8th round knockout at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula with what can only be described…

What is Chess Boxing? For those who have followed the sport of boxing for a long time you’ll make a quick connection between the two straight away. Perhaps even a conclusion derived at a subconscious level straight off the bat. While one is a sport and the other a board…

Cuban boxing great Guillermo Rigondeaux continued to show he’s not quite done with boxing just yet on Sunday night. ‘El Chacal’ suffered a devastating career defeat to pound for pound supremo Vasyl Lomachenko last year. Since then he has been on a re-building mission now fighting on Premier Boxing Champions.…

Former super-welterweight champion Jermell Charlo wasted little time erasing the first defeat of his pro career this weekend. Charlo lost his title last time out to Tony Harrison whom he was meant to fight this weekend but due to a late injury to Mexican Jorge Cota was drafted in. The…

Paulie Malignaggi reacts to bare knuckle boxing defeat Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi dabbled in bare knuckle boxing for the first time on Saturday night. He came up short in the end. Fighting Artem Lobov he dropped a unanimous decision points loss after a bloody affair where he likely broke…

Paulie Malignaggi vs Artem takes place tonight in Tampa, Fla and will be pay-per-view in the US. While this weekend’s main action in the world of professional boxing will take place on Sunday featuring Jermell Charlo — there’s also be a bit of intrigue in tonight’s bare knuckle boxing circus…

Another installment of Premier Boxing Champions take place this weekend with former champion Jermell Charlo headlining. Former WBC world super-welterweight champion JCharlo (31-1-15KO) fights against 31-year-old Mexican Jorge Cota (28-3-25KO). He does so following the first loss of his professional career not long ago. Last time out he lost to…

Today marks the anniversary of a boxing trainer who truly had a style of his own. Dublin’s Brendan Ingle originally made his name as one of the great boxing trainers of his time when he left Ireland for Sheffield, England. Starting out he was a professional fighter himself but later…

Rapper 50 Cent often finds himself linked to the boxing world. His involvement as a promoter these days isn’t particularly clear but a few years back a planned venture with old buddy Floyd Mayweather while it didn’t work out it certainly positioned him into the boxing conversation. Since then he’s…

Tyson Fury Head Movement Razor Sharp Tyson Fury made easy work of previously unbeaten opponent Tom Schwarz and won a lot of new fans around the world in the process this weekend. Fighting at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Fury was keen to put on a show from the…

Tyson Fury Las Vegas Debut Goes Off In Style Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury electrified the boxing world this weekend in the fight capital of the world. He did so largely with a combination of his expert boxing skills and ability to entertain. His talent to fight perhaps only bettered…

Tyson Fury Reaction To Tom Schwarz Victory A Class Act Ultimately in sport there has to be a winner and a loser. Yes, draws can occur for the nitpickers out there. But in the end — a true winner is always found in a rematch or replay. Whatever sport you’re…

Dillian Whyte rips Tyson Fury once again Heavyweight contender and long time waiter on a shot at the title Dillian Whyte has wasted no time venting his feelings on Tyson Fury’s Las Vegas debut. Fury beat Tom Schwarz inside two rounds at the MGM Grand but Whyte was less than…

Tyson Fury Wows America Tyson Fury turned on a real show tonight on his Las Vegas debut. Granted, he was expected to beat previously unbeaten German Tom Schwarz. But the style he did it in was exceptional. He made a big, big splash in America tonight. Right off the bat…

Cuban boxing talent Yuniel Dorticos wiped out previously unbeaten Mayweather-promoted Andrew Tabiti a short time ago in Latvia. In some fashion too. Dorticos is well known to hardcore fight fans for his boxing pedigree as a technician but tonight he also showed his brutal punching power. Fighting in the World…

Anthony Joshua Knockout By Ruiz Still Causing A Stir When it comes to new heavyweight champion of the world (IBF, WBO and WBA) Andy Ruiz the following saying perhaps has never being more true: “Never judge a book by its cover.” In all walks of life those with experience will…

This weekend sees heavyweight boxing return to Las Vegas as Tyson Fury continues his comeback against unbeaten German Tom Schwarz. Not a whole lot is really known about 26-year-old Schwarz (24-0-16KO). Mainly due to him not being in a whole bunch of big fights to date. He hasn’t mixed with…

American boxing promoter Bob Arum this week is involved in the promotion of perhaps one of the biggest heavyweight fights to take place in Las Vegas for some time. Although no title is on the line per se, Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz on Saturday at the MGM Grand still…

It’s hard to believe its been nearly four years since Tyson Fury dethroned then undisputed heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. All the way back in November 2015 at this stage. A lot has happened for both men since and indeed for the entire sport of boxing. The landscape of the noble…

Promoter of Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya has taken a swipe at his charge’s closest rival following his latest bout this weekend. Former middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin wiped out Steve Rolls inside four rounds at Madison Square Garden last night. An expected result but nonetheless an…