The junior middleweight division is brimming with excitement as all eyes turn toward the much-anticipated clash between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov, set to take place on February 22nd in Riyadh. With the resounding endorsement of promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who earmarked this matchup as potential “Fight of the Year,” fans are abuzz
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In the world of boxing, speculation often breeds narrative, especially surrounding rising stars like Jaron “Boots” Ennis. Recently, his trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis firmly denied claims that his fighter was in negotiations to face either Vergil Ortiz Jr. or Teofimo Lopez. According to Bozy, these theories seem to have emerged following Boots’ performance against Karen
In the realm of professional boxing, perceptions and pre-fight narratives can significantly shape the dynamics of a match. Dmitry Bivol, the reigning unified light heavyweight champion, recently shared his insights regarding his previous clash with Artur Beterbiev, which took place on October 12th in Riyadh. Entering the ring, Bivol had an exaggerated view of Beterbiev’s
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion, is set for a critical test as he prepares for a unification bout against WBA champion on April 12th, hosted at the storied Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This matchup promises to be pivotal not just for Ennis, whose record stands at an impressive 33 victories
In the highly anticipated rematch set for February 22nd, Dmitry Bivol has come to terms with the need for a strategic transformation as he prepares to face the formidable Artur Beterbiev once again. After their initial bout on October 12th, where Bivol’s tactics leaned heavily on evasion, the light heavyweight contender recognizes that an aggressive
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has made headlines for his recent foray into professional boxing. With an initial record of 0-2, his two losses—one against boxing phenom Tyson Fury and another against Anthony Joshua—have not deterred his ambitions. In fact, Ngannou remains resolute about continuing his boxing career, expressing a strong desire to
In contemporary society, the shadows of racism and prejudice loom large, often creeping into areas such as esports and traditional athletic competitions. The recent episode surrounding Keyshawn Davis—who received a package imbued with racist undertones—underscores the persistent problems that afflict the boxing world. These moments shouldn’t be swept under the rug as mere ‘trolling’; they
Rising star Xander Zayas has recently claimed he was offered a lucrative fight against WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. for a February 22nd event in Riyadh. However, Ortiz Jr.’s team opted for a different opponent, the seasoned Israil Madrimov. This development has sparked widespread debate among boxing fans and analysts alike, particularly
The boxing world has been buzzing with controversy following Keyshawn Davis’s accusations against WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk. The incident kicked off after Davis received a peculiar package at his hotel room, containing bananas and watermelons from an unknown sender. In an emotional outburst during a press conference, Davis accused Berinchyk of orchestrating what he
As the boxing community gears up for a highly anticipated matchup on February 22nd in Riyadh, all eyes are on the clash between WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and the rising contender, Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield. The fight poses a significant question: can the unbeaten Schofield give Stevenson a run for his money? Abdullah Mason,
Derek Chisora, a veteran of the boxing world, is at a significant juncture in his ring career as he approaches his 50th professional fight. The British heavyweight has become a household name, renowned for his willingness to face off against the toughest competitors in the sport, including boxing giants like Vitali Klitschko, Tyson Fury, and
Derek Chisora recently claimed a victory over Otto Wallin, and with this win, he’s setting his sights high, targeting big names in heavyweight boxing like Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and Daniel Dubois for his next match. While there’s an understandable ambition behind this pursuit, it raises questions about the viability and attractiveness of such matchups