Vasyl Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla Prediction

This Friday night, Manchester’s favourite boxing son, Anthony Crolla, is the first of two Britons looking to overhaul the lopsided odds on the road, against a pair of international, pound-for-pound superstars. The WBA and WBO Lightweight champion of the world, Vasyl Lomachenko, has redefined many laws of boxing with his…

Stevenson vs Gvozdyk Preview and Prediction

While there have been many changes in the Light Heavyweight division in recent years, one constant has been the WBC ruler, Adonis Stevenson, the 41-year old Haitian-born Canadian who has reigned since 2013. The man who has reigned since upsetting Chad Dawson in one round is concluding his toughest year…

Bivol vs Pascal Preview and Prediction

It has been nearly 10 years since Jean Pascal’s name first appeared in the boxing headlines, when he narrowly lost to Carl Froch in December 2008. There have been many high-profile fights since that night, including against Chad Dawson, Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev – twice each – Lucian Bute,…

Danny Jacobs vs Derevyanchenko Preview and Prediction

Peter Wells returns this weekend with his official Danny Jacobs vs Derevyanchenko preview and prediction. After years of being one of boxing’s centrepieces, the Middleweight division has suddenly hit a crossroads. The supremely talented but unheralded Demetrius Andrade is the new WBO champion of the world, while Billy Joe Saunders…

Andrew Tabiti vs Ruslan Fayfer: World Boxing Super Series Prediction

The Cruiserweight’s were a huge success in last season’s World Boxing Super Series, and without the skilful pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk in this season, it looks about as even a playing field as you can possibly get. Returning semi-finalists Mairis Briedis and Yunior Dorticos will be the favourites, but the…

Glenn Foot vs Robbie Davies Jr Preview and Prediction

The North East boxing scheme is booming once again, and the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle will begin rocking when Sunderland favourite Glenn Foot looks to defend his Commonwealth Super Lightweight title, while also capturing a Lord Lonsdale belt at the second time of asking. But another well-supported fighter looks…

Ohara Davies vs Jack Catterall Preview and Prediction

The moment outspoken Londoner, Ohara Davies was offered a career lifeline by Frank Warren, the paths of himself and Jack Catterall would cross in the near future. Another domestic feud, and another crossroads clash for one of British boxing’s favourite antagonist. Catterall has been steered clear of bright lights under…

Danny Garcia vs Shawn Porter Prediction

Often in boxing, two fighters’ paths are bound to cross at some point in their respective career, and that belief holds good when you mention the names Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter. A pair that just could not avoid each other, having already taken on most of what the Welterweight…

Amir Khan vs Samuel Vargas Prediction

As big time boxing returns in September the always insightful Peter Wells is back on Boxing News and Views to give his big fight previews and predictions. First up, it’s his Amir Khan vs Samuel Vargas prediction. With rumours circulating of a bout between Kell Brook and Manny Pacquiao, long-time…

Mikey Garcia vs Robert Easter Prediction

With the talk in recent weeks, you would be forgiven for prepping yourself for a Mikey Garcia vs Errol Spence Jr match-up this weekend. But in truth you have a surprisingly under hyped unification fight between WBC Lightweight ruler Garcia, and the unbeaten IBF kingpin Robert Easter Jr. The bout…

Josh Kelly and Lewis Ritson Fight Card Predictions

Lewis Ritson and Josh Kelly have had a substantial influence on the recent boxing boom in the North East. The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle will be buzzing with anticipation to see the local duo in respective bouts as they share headline billing of this Matchroom card. Ritson’s British title…

World Championship Boxing: Spence vs OCampo Prediction

Peter Wells is back this week to give his official Spence vs OCampo prediction and fight preview ahead of this weekend’s IBF welterweight title showdown. Last weekend’s crowning of pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford was the starting juncture of what all in boxing hope to be the lead up to a…

Tyson Fury vs Sefer Seferi Prediction

He is not wrong. Tyson Fury is something we have never seen before in the boxing ring. At 6’9” he is fleet footed, switches stance and dances around the ring with his hand by his sides while faced with fighters that could end a contest with a single punch. Tyson…

Terry Flanagan vs Maurice Hooker Prediction

While Tyson Fury will take centre stage in his eagerly anticipated return, Manchester’s Terry Flanagan will ply his trade on the peripheral once again as he looks to become a two-weight world champion. The long-standing WBO Lightweight ruler has seen his unbeaten career go terribly under the radar. It may…

Leo Santa Cruz vs Abner Mares Prediction

Year after year, Leo Santa Cruz has graced the lists of boxing’s most exciting fights, including in 2015 when he beat Featherweight rival and fellow Mexican/American Abner Mares in a thrilling world title match. Now the pair of three weight world champions meet again in an eagerly anticipated rematch, set…

Jermell Charlo vs Austin Trout Prediction

Outside of struggling to his first world championship win, Jermell Charlo has excelled and excelled in frightening fashion. The one half of a boxing tandem with the potential to take over the sport has racked up a fine list of victims on route to and during his two-year reign as…

Terence Crawford vs Jeff Horn Prediction

Peter Wells is back this week with his official Terence Crawford vs Jeff Horn prediction ahead of the world title fight this weekend in Las Vegas. He became the belt snatcher in the Light Welterweight division, and now the former unified champion Terence Crawford has his sights set on clearing all…

Fight Preview: Gary Russell vs Joseph Diaz

At 29-years old, the feeling is that Gary Russell Jr’s career should have taken off by now. His big chance against Vasyl Lomachenko was a missed opportunity to start the ball rolling – but there was no shame in that loss. But since then, every victory has been greeted with…

Lee Selby vs Josh Warrington Prediction

Neither are the most obvious of fighters to be involved in verbal warfare, but Josh Warrington and Lee Selby evidently have a way of getting under one another’s skin. Warrington has been calling for the fight for some time, and has slowly improved as he’s climbed up the rankings and…

Big Fight Preview: Lomachenko vs Linares Prediction

Maybe they should start calling him ‘No Mas Chenko’. Whether it’s the unnoticeable power or the sheer embarrassment he mounts on his opponents, it is working in a way that we rarely witness in a boxing ring. It probably is not a record, but the boxing historians would have a…

Fight Preview: John Ryder vs Jamie Cox Prediction

Peter Wells breaks down this weekend’s John Ryder vs Jamie Cox fight on Saturday 5th (12 rounds Super Middleweight). If the main event is not up to your liking, then the supporting cast should provide you with the value you expect when forking out nearly £20. Ryder and Cox clash…

Fight Preview: David Haye v Tony Bellew Prediction

Boxing News and Views’ Peter Wells is back this weekend ahead of this big fight taking place and gives his official David Haye v Tony Bellew prediction. To start off the weekend’s picks on the British scene is the fight that the country will be transfixed to in bars and…

Danny Jacobs vs Sulecki Preview and Prediction

‘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…

Carl Frampton vs Nonito Donaire Prediction

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…

Full Superfly 2 Undercard Preview and Prediction

Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views is back this weekend to give his official Superfly 2 undercard preview and fight verdicts. This time around ‘SuperFly 2’ has branched out beyond the Super Flyweight division, and includes two world title clashes between the Flyweights. Two of the finest Flyweights on the…

Superfly 2 Main Card: Preview and Prediction

Peter Wells goes through the Superfly 2 card’s main fights ahead of what promises to be a huge night of boxing.  This time around ‘SuperFly 2’ has branched out beyond the Super Flyweight division, and includes two world title clashes between the Flyweights. Two of the finest Flyweights on the planet…

Chris Eubank vs George Groves Prediction

The Cruiserweights have left it all on the line in their respective semi-finals, and now it is the turn of the louder and brasher Super Middleweights to produce on the biggest of stages. The second semi between Callum Smith and Jürgen Brähmer has been overshadowed by the most anticipated British…

Jorge Linares vs Mercito Gesta: Preview and Prediction

Following a trio of victories over English opposition, it is Philippines’ Mercito Gesta who is now tasked with dethroning WBA Lightweight title holder Jorge Linares 43-3(27KO’s). Linares’ 12-fight winning streak strides back to 2012, and his standing as an elite pound-for-pound fighter can be narrowly improved with a win over…

Guerrero vs Figueroa: Fight Preview and Prediction

In Guerrero vs Figueroa motivation will be the key word for two fighters that collide in a significant make-or-break fight. Robert Guerrero is fresh off back-to-back defeats at two very different levels. The most recent being in August last year when he was beaten by the decent – but not…

Golden Boy July Triple Header Promises Fireworks

On Saturday boxing fans can enjoy a treat from Golden Boy, with three fantastically poised bouts each bringing intrigue and unpredictability. The only predictable side of this tripleheader is that this will be one of the most enjoyable boxing cards of the year. The first of two world title bouts…

Skeete vs Evans: Full Card Preview and Predictions

Skeete vs Evans tops an exciting time for British boxing where competition is now fierce to deliver the best possible action for fans. BT Sport returns to bring a stellar card in association with Frank Warren and BoxNation with a long list of titles on the line. The main attraction…

All to prove for Andre Ward & Sergey Kovalev tonight

Both Andre Ward & Sergey Kovalev Have Something To Prove In Rematch. (Article by Michael Henken) Prior to the first meeting between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev, which took place on November 19, 2017 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the stakes were high, but they were also…

Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev purses revealed

Just under two days until the big fight and Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev purses revealed. Andre Ward will take home a guaranteed $6.5million after Saturday night’s Las Vegas rematch with Sergey Kovalev. However the challenger for the WBA, WBO and IBF Light Heavyweight titles will have to wait until after…

Andre Ward vs Sergey Kovalev Roundtables: Full quotes

Andre Ward vs Sergey Kovalev Roundtables: Full quotes Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Main Events LAS VEGAS, NV (June 15, 2017) – On Wednesday, June 14, the televised undercard of Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” sat down to participate in roundtables with the media during…

Former sparring partner gives take on Mayweather-McGregor

Conor McGregor’s former sparring partner gives take on Mayweather-McGregor, gives the UFC superstar little chance of success. Chris Van Heerden’s sparring footage with Conor McGregor has certainly done the rounds on social media, and now the South Africa himself has given his take on McGregor vs Mayweather. The footage has…

Anthony Joshua responds to UFC champions offer

UFC Heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic calls out AJ. Anthony Joshua responds in hilarious fashion. Conor McGregor’s ambitious attempts to dethrone former undisputed boxing star Floyd Mayweather may not be the only time that UFC meets boxing, but it certainly doesn’t look likely that another crossover match will happen anytime soon.…

Heavyweight champion arrested for drugs possession

Unbeaten Heavyweight champion arrested on possession of marijuana on Wednesday afternoon. The WBC ruler Deontay Wilder, was arrested in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama after a traffic stop around 4pm on Wednesday. However the 31-year old Wilder was released shortly after following a $1,000 bond. Deontay was stopped for a…

Gary Russell Jr vs Oscar Escandon Prediction

Gary Russell Jr vs Oscar Escandon prediction, breakdown and full preview ahead of the WBC world featherweight title fight. Gary Russell Jr vs Oscar Escandon Prediction With his eyes firmly set on a rematch with former foe Vasyl Lomachenko, the highly talented Gary Russell Jr has had to remain extremely…

Canelo Alvarez vs Chavez Jr Preview and Prediction

Canelo Alvarez vs Chavez Jr preview, prediction and more ahead of what promises to be a Mexican boxing classic. This weekend thousands upon thousands of Mexicans or Americans of Mexican decent will flood into Las Vegas, full of celebrations on Cinco de Mayo. The day celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over…

Lomachenko vs Sosa Keys To Victory

Some fighters just have a knack of making the extremely tough seem exceptionally easy. For Vasyl Lomachenko, this has been the case for almost all his amateur and professional boxing career. The Ukrainian supremo has achieved in 8 fights what many boxers will not accomplish in their entire careers. Already…