In the electric atmosphere surrounding professional boxing, few promoters can stir the pot like Eddie Hearn. His recent comments about heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce, right before Joyce’s pivotal match against Filip Hrgovic, shine a harsh spotlight not just on Joyce, but also on Hearn’s dual role as both commentator and promoter. Floating between glowing praise
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In the cutthroat world of professional boxing, a callout can often signify more than just a challenge; it embodies ambition, strategy, and, at times, the stark reality of marketability. Recently, WBC featherweight champion Stephen Fulton dismissed a challenge from number-one contender Bruce Carrington, arguing that Carrington’s record is devoid of notable opponents. After defeating Enrique
In the vibrant world of boxing, the spotlight has increasingly shifted from the heavier fighters to the smaller weight classes, where technique, agility, and sheer skill reign supreme. These lower-weight divisions have become a haven for some of the most electrifying talents in the sport. The contenders at flyweight, bantamweight, and super bantamweight are not
On the vibrant night of March 29th, boxing enthusiasts will witness a significant event featuring WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr., who boasts an impressive record of 26 wins, zero losses, and 20 knockouts. He will defend his title against challenger Derrieck Cuevas, who brings his own commendable record of 27 wins, one loss, and
Deontay Wilder, a name once synonymous with fear in the heavyweight boxing division, is set to return to the ring on June 27. He’ll be taking on Tyrrell Herndon in what can only be described as a curious match-up slated for Wichita, Kansas. This is an unusual choice for a comeback fight—far removed from the
In the world of professional boxing, decisions are ripe with implications, and the choice for Tyson Fury to remain retired is one that not only involves him but also resonates with the boxing community at large. Boxing promoter Bob Arum, a heavyweight in his own right within the sport, believes that Fury has not just
As the boxing world gears up for an electrifying showdown on May 3rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, anticipation builds around the highly expected match between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull. Alvarez, the unified super middleweight champion known for his formidable knockout power and strategic fight IQ, faces Scull, the unbeaten IBF champion regarded as a
Boxing aficionados have been treated poorly for far too long. The sporadic nature of fight schedules often left fans yearning for consistency and high-level matchups, while different promotional companies squabbled over egos and contracts. However, DAZN has taken an audacious leap by consolidating promotions and forging a boxing calendar that will have fans drooling. With
As the boxing world eagerly gears up for the highly anticipated showdown between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, the discussions surrounding this bout are heating up. The fight, scheduled for September in Las Vegas, promises to showcase not just two elite athletes, but also a fascinating clash of styles and strategies. Despite the distinct advantage
In the world of boxing, ambition often collides headfirst with reality, and nowhere was this more apparent than during Xander Zayas’ recent attempt to spark a match-up with WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora. Following Fundora’s spectacular fourth-round technical knockout victory over Chordale Booker, Zayas took matters into his own hands by confronting
The global sports community is currently enveloped in a cloak of sorrow following the heartbreaking news of George Foreman’s passing at the tender age of 76. The announcement struck hard, especially for those of us across the ocean in the UK, who have admired Foreman not just for his physical prowess in the ring, but
This weekend, the Australian boxing scene is poised for a pivotal moment as George Kambosos Jr. steps back into the ring to face the young challenger Jake Wyllie. Scheduled for March 22nd at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, the bout will mark Kambosos’ first return since his devastating defeat to Vasily Lomachenko in May