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 …
Author: Peter Wells
Boxing News and Views Sub-Editor.
In every good fighters’ career, there comes a moment when the choice to be great must be made. Some will see the opportunity pass by …
Two careers that have gone unfulfilled? Or two careers that have been carried as far as they were ever meant to go? James Degale and …
Boxing in 2019 is well and truly underway. The year has already kicked off with an upset of sorts when Caleb Plant relinquished Jose Uzcategui …
Fresh off the best and most contentious win of his 13 years in professional boxing, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is set to enter uncharted territory as …
Already three belts claimed in 12 fights, and now Vasyl Lomachenko looks to add world championship number 4 when he seeks to unify the WBA …
Remarkable comebacks are an ingrained story in Heavyweight boxing, they seem to occur in each generation, and while not all are successful, they are all …
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 …
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 …
With two of the four Super Lightweight belts tied up in the World Boxing Super Series, the two remaining world champions have a far narrower …
For one it is an opportunity of a lifetime, a defining night in the ring. For the other it is another day at the office, …
A final spot in the World Boxing Super Series semi-finals is up for grabs in the Super Lightweight division, and vying for that is two …
It has been 7 years since Nonito Donaire entered the ring as a Bantamweight, and at 35-years old the five-weight world champion looks to re-capture …
It seems to have been some time ago now since the Fury cousins set their sights on ruling the Heavyweight landscape in the same vein …
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 …
In a stacked card at the Copper Box Arena, a 10 rounder between Isaac Chamberlain and Luke Watkins stands out as the highlight of the …
As Kiryl Relikh edged past Eduard Troyanovsky to defend his WBA Super Lightweight title, the only other belt in the World Boxing Super Series 140lb …
With the World Boxing Super Series in full flow, the tournament heads to ‘The Big Easy’ and the home of the Rougarou – New Orleans. …
The highlights of Terence Crawford’s career has thus far circumnavigated around being a three-weight world champion and a former undisputed Super Lightweight champion of the …
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 …
Lewis Ritson’s rise to a European title shot has been as quick as each of his three British Lightweight title defences. His unwavering approach to …
Since re-inventing himself following a trio of defeats in world title eliminators and a world title fight, Zolani Tete has gone from strength to strength, …
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 …
Neither Kiryl Relikh nor Eduard Troyanovsky are listed as anywhere near favourite for the World Boxing Super Series winner’s podium at 140lbs, but they carry …
Since his late rally was cut criminally short by an early tolling of the bell against Timothy Bradley, the career of Jessie Vargas has been …
Season 1 of the World Boxing Super Series was a huge hit, there were very few glitches on the way to determining a final winner …
A lay-off of well over 12 months came to an abrupt end in March for Callum Johnson. The Lincolnshire man picked up where he left …
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 …
To complete the duo of British world title challengers in Chicago this weekend, Gavin McDonnell bids to become Super Bantamweight world champion at the second …
To end 2018 the Heavyweight division is in full motion. Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will lock horns in December, while those outside of unified …
BT Sport have had their crack at it, ITV stand in wait, while now it is the turn of Sky Sports to lighten the pockets …
GGG vs Canelo 2 is almost upon us. What a fight of epic proportions we have on our hands this weekend. Lets take a look …
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 …
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 …
Two defeats to now-retired superstar Andre Ward seemed a crushing blow for one of boxing’s most popular active figures. But Sergey Kovalev has taken little …
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 …
Peter Wells is back this week with his official Oleksandr Usyk vs Murat Gassiev prediction ahead of a fight that for the first time will see …
On Saturday night, boxing takes one step closer to the end of a generation. An era that was led by Floyd Mayweather Jr, and also …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
It has become somewhat of a rarity to see WBC Light Heavyweight kingpin, Adonis Stevenson grace a boxing ring, and even rarer for the Canadian …
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 …
Peter Wells breaks down his Tommy Langford vs Jason Welborn prediction this weekend ahead of an interesting middleweight showdown. Being billed as the battle of the …
This weekend Lenroy Thomas vs Joe Joyce takes place for the Commonwealth heavyweight title and our own Peter Wells is here to break down the …
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 …
Paul Butler vs Emmanuel Rodriguez – Saturday 5th (vacant IBF Bantamweight title) – Peter Wells breaks down the fight and gives his official pre-fight 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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
British sport turns to the boxing ring on Saturday night, with a Heavyweight unification on Sky Box Office. Peter Wells gives his take on the …
Peter Wells previews the St Patrick’s Day headliner in New York as Amir Imam and Jose Carlos Ramirez meet for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight …
After a delay of one-month, this Saturday, Mikey Garcia receives his shot at becoming a four-weight world champion in a career that for many is …
Oscar Valdez and knockdowns often come hand-in-hand. The all-action Mexican has brawled and bustled his way through four world title triumphs, but now meets the …
Peter Wells previews tomorrow nights world title eliminator between Regis Prograis and Julius Indongo. A week before the full WBC Super Lightweight title is up …
Ahead of this weekend’s WBC heavyweight title fight in Brooklyn Peter Wells is back to give his official Wilder v Ortiz predictions from the top …
Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views is back this weekend to give his Kell Brook vs Rabchenko prediction as well as taking a look …
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 …
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’ …
Boxing News and Views’ Peter Wells is back this week with his official Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs Estrada preview and prediction. Apart from a stoppage of …
Ray Beltran has been through it all in his career. Peter Wells breaks down this weekend’s fight for him with Paulus Moses for the vacant …
Boxing News and Views’ is back this week as always to give his weekly preview – this week lets look at his Danny Garcia vs …
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 …
There have been many examples – in years gone by – of all-British grudge matches taking too long to take place – or not taking …
A week after the battle of the boxers in the first semi-final – at the time of writing Oleksandr Usyk vs Maris Briedis had yet …
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 …
The World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) is well and truly ready to make waves in the boxing world. And it all starts on Saturday night …
There has only been one #ManDown thus far in the career of Errol Spence Jr. And that has been on all 22 occasions, his opposition …
The co-feature for Errol Spence Jr’s maiden world title defence against Lamont Peterson, sees the return of Robert Easter Jr, as the IBF Lightweight champion …
The most savage knockout of the year is now open for vote by the Boxing News and Views readers. Knockouts, there’s just something people love …
We discuss potential winners for the 2017 upset of the year award in world boxing and invite you our readers to cast your vote! Voting …
The 2017 fight of the year has quiet a few contenders this year in boxing, such as the spoilt choice fight fans have been privy …
Peter Wells is back this week to give his official Saunders vs Lemieux prediction on Boxing News and Views ahead of this weekend’s world middleweight title …
Peter Wells is back this week to give his Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux predictions ahead of what promises to be an epic fight. They have transformed from …
Peter Wells gives his Anthony Yigit vs Joe Hughes prediction and pre-fight analysis ahead of tonight’s boxing action in the UK. Becoming one of the most …
Peter Wells is back this week on Boxing News and Views to give his official Miguel Cotto vs Sadam Ali prediction. It has been one of …
Peter Wells looks ahead to Jerwin Ancajas vs Jamie Conlan world title fight this weekend, with in depth preview and prediction
Peter Wells gives his Artur Beterbiev vs Enrico Koelling prediction ahead of their WBA light-heavyweight title fight. Following Dmitry Bilov’s fearsome 1st round knockout last …
Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views returns this weekend to give his official Josh Taylor vs Miguel Vazquez prediction. The exodus of Terence Crawford …
Bitter feuds often come from a duo of characters equipped with brash statements, or a combination of the easily offended and the expert in insults. …
The Danny Jacobs Hollywood boxing story continues this weekend in Long Island where ‘The Miracle Man’ returns to action. Eddie Hearn’s venture into the American boxing …
World champion Jamie McDonell returns to action this weekend on an intriguing card in Monte Carlo in Monaco. When Jamie McDonnell last stepped in the …
It’s big fight time, which means Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views is here to give his official Joshua vs Takam preview and prediction. …
Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views breaks down the latest test for Josh Warrington tonight as he bids to land a world title shot. Josh …
Peter Wells of Boxing News and Views weighs-in with his prediction ahead of Tyrone Nurse vs Jack Catterall tonight in Leeds. Vastly experienced Tyrone Nurse …
Peter Wells gives his official Ryan Burnett vs Zhanat Zhakiyanov prediction and preview ahead of tonight’s fight. Not many fighters will take on a tougher challenge in …
Heavyweight Joe Joyce makes his professional boxing debut tonight in London fighting on a David Haye promoted event. Indeed, Haye has been very vocal in …
A full Jermell Charlo vs Erickson Lubin preview from Boxing News and Views’ Peter Wells ahead of a stacked card. Miguel Cotto may soon be …
Peter Wells gives his Anthony Crolla vs Ricky Burns preview for Boxing News and Views ahead of what promises to be a superb fight. The …
Boxing News and Views’ main man in Walsall Peter Wells is back to give his Jorge Linares vs Luke Campbell prediction ahead of this weekend. …