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Fight finally agreed for Gervonta Davis’ old world title months after he was stripped
was stripped of his WBA lightweight title in January, as external issues lead to prolonged inactivity, with one fight to his name since June 2024. Finally, months after the WBA made that decision, there will be a contest to crown a new champion.
David Benavidez decision leaves two Brits in line to fight for light heavyweight world title
made the jump up from light-heavyweight to cruiserweight earlier this year, and now his latest update seems set to benefit two British contenders.
Hamzah Sheeraz vs Janibek Alimkhanuly purse bid results as controversial fight gets date and location
Hamzah Sheeraz’s mandatory WBO super-middleweight title defence against Janibek Alimkhanuly has taken a significant step forward after the promotional rights for the fight were decided at purse bids.
Former world champion added to Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith undercard
This December, is set to challenge for Dmitry Bivol’s unified light-heavyweight world titles in an intriguing battle in Russia, and a former world champion is set to be added to the undercard.
Heavyweight who knocked out Lennox Lewis for WBC title set to box again at 61
is hailed as one of the greatest heavyweight world champions in boxing history following his retirement in 2004. Now, one of just two men to have defeated Lewis in a professional ring is set to continue his career at the age of 61 years old.
Ryan Garcia confirms ‘last chance’ fight offer has been sent to rival: “He won’t get another shot”
Ryan Garcia wants out again this year following a quick first defence of his WBC welterweight world title. The 28-year-old stopped mandatory challenger Conor Benn inside two rounds earlier this month, and feels fresh to go ahead again in a few months.
Terence Crawford names the man who will beat Ryan Garcia next
Despite wrongly predicting that he would lose to , has named another fighter who he believes has the beating of Ryan Garcia. The American made a successful first defence of his WBC title last weekend, dispatching Benn in two rounds after flooring his man with a crushing right…
Frank Warren thinks British boxing star should now retire: “He got destroyed”
does not rule out a retirement after seeing ‘The Destroyer’ get “destroyed” in two rounds by Ryan Garcia. Indeed, the 29-year-old appeared way out of his depth against the vastly superior Garcia, who displayed glaring advantages in speed and skill when they collided last weekend.
“What a shame”: Hamzah Sheeraz branded ‘scared’ for vacating title rather than fighting mandatory
Hamzah Sheeraz has been accused of running scared after refusing to face his WBO mandatory challenger and, in turn, vacating his world super-middleweight title.
Heavyweight KO artist pulls out of Agit Kabayel world title fight days after contract was ‘done’
Despite having to scramble around for a new opponent, Agit Kabayel remains set to defend his WBC title in Germany later this year. The 33-year-old was elevated from ‘interim’ to full world champion in June, shortly after Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate his remaining three belts.
Tim Bradley names the welterweight champion who is better than Ryan Garcia: “It’s not him”
defended his WBC welterweight title with a two-round stoppage win over last weekend, and now two-division world champion has named who believes to be the top dog in the 147lb scene.
Former heavyweight champion who beat Lennox Lewis makes comeback at 53 next week: “I’m ready for anyone”
is willing to compete with the world’s top operators as he bids to break George Foreman’s record and become the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
Zab Judah delivers verdict on rumoured Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao fight: “Another dimension”
Former two-division and multi-time world champion Zab Judah had addressed the controversy of a potential clash between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiao.
Roy Jones Jr delivers honest verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney 2: “He’s got the tools”
has weighed in on a potential rematch between and , believing that both fighters have shown greater improvements than Teofimo Lopez. Garcia made a first defence of his WBC world title last weekend, defeating Conor Benn with a second-round finish at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
Eddie Hearn gives honest verdict on Conor Benn’s chances in Chris Eubank Jr trilogy at 168lbs
Admitting to negotiating favourable deals against , Eddie Hearn is unsure that would have the same success against his domestic rival on a fairer playing field.
Anthony Joshua confirms whether he knocked out Tyson Fury in sparring: “I was hungrier back then”
When asked to recall his fabled sparring session with , admitted that he was incentivised to knock ‘The Gypsy King’ out. The two British heavyweights are now due to collide later this year, having completed their respective warm-up fights in July and seemingly agreed to a date…
Moses Itauma set for comeback fight next year after Hrgovic Loss: “Got to be some serious changes”
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren expects “serious changes” to be made ahead of Moses Itauma’s ring return in 2027. The 21-year-old entered his first world title fight last month, bidding to become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in…
Andy Ruiz Jr offered comeback fight by British heavyweight
Despite coming off a points defeat to Damian Knyba, Andy Ruiz Jr is unlikely to be short of options as he plots his next outing. The former unified champion returned from a two-year layoff earlier this month, having not fought since boxing to a controversial draw with Jarrell…
Terence Crawford threatens to return and put ‘bad beating’ on world champion: “Here I am”
has teased a return to the ring in order to face one man in particular. Crawford hung up the gloves in December last year following his sensational win over Canelo Alvarez three months earlier to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Hamzah Sheeraz no longer world champion after final decision on ‘corrupt’ mandatory fight
Hamzah Sheeraz has relinquished his WBO super-middleweight world title following the purse bid proceedings for his mandatory defence against Janibek Alimkhanuly.
David Benavidez rules out facing world champion in one the sport’s biggest fights
has made a drastic pivot as he intends to remain at 200lbs, effectively removing a fighter from the top of his hit list. ‘The Mexican Monster’ moved up to cruiserweight and dethroned Gilberto Ramirez in May, scoring a vicious sixth-round stoppage that saw him claim the WBA and…
Johnny Nelson names the welterweight champion who would’ve beaten Crawford and Mayweather: “He was a bad man”
Former world champion Johnny Nelson has named a Hall of Famer who he would back against prime versions of and . The two Americans retired as unbeaten five-division world champions and, generally speaking, were regarded as the finest talents of their respective eras.
Canelo Alvarez names the top 3 hardest punchers he has faced
has named his three hardest-hitting opponents in a 68-fight career that will guarantee him Hall of Fame status. The Mexican is now gearing up to face WBC champion Christian Mbilli, bidding to reclaim a quarter of the undisputed super-middleweight crown he lost to Terence…
Teddy Atlas offers verdict on David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia war: “He might have the edge”
Teddy Atlas has highlighted a key advantage of , which must attempt to nullify if they end up colliding next year. The two cruiserweights have verbally agreed to lock horns in 2027, with Benavidez acknowledging the Australian as a worthy opponent for Cinco de Mayo weekend.
David Benavidez three-man hit list named before jump up to heavyweight
is closing on a crucial phase of his career where three fights, in particular, could see him become boxing’s next pound-for-pound king. The 29-year-old became a three-division world champion in May, dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round finish for the WBO and WBA…
Former olympic gold medallist willing to come out of retirement to face Conor Benn: “That excites me”
A former Olympic champion has opened the door to a potential clash with , who many feel was exposed during his world title challenge against Ryan Garcia.
Tony Bellew predicts Ryan Garcia vs Terence Crawford: “Stay away from him”
Following his win over Conor Benn, has been calling for a shot at , despite the retirement of the former pound-for-pound number one, and former WBC cruiserweight ruler Tony Bellew has made his prediction for that possible bout.
Agit Kabayel predicts Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch: “He can beat him”
and are set to collide in a rematch for the WBO heavyweight world title next month, and reigning WBC heavyweight ruler Agit Kabayel has shared his thoughts on the fight.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight date and venue reportedly set
Following weeks of uncertainty, the long-awaited showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury seems close to being finalised for later this year.
Roy Jones Jr urges Conor Benn to take ‘dream fight’ against former Mayweather opponent and then retire
was halted inside five minutes in the first world title challenge of his career, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has advised the Brit to pursue a two-bout plan, involving one ‘dream fight’, before then hanging up the gloves.
David Benavidez sums up Ryan Garcia’s ability following Conor Benn KO
dispatched of with ease on Saturday as he made a first successful defence of his WBC welterweight title, and pound-for-pound superstar has shared his thoughts on Garcia’s display.
Teddy Atlas delivers honest verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney 2: “I like the way he looks now”
A rematch between and remains as one of the most in-demand contests in the sport of boxing, and esteemed boxing analyst Teddy Atlas has offered his thoughts on the fight.
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz responds to Ryan Garcia calling him out for his next fight
is seeking a quick turnaround following a relatively non-strenuous clash with Conor Benn, and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has responded to a recent call-out from the Californian.
Paulie Malignaggi names the fighter he would pick to beat David Benavidez
is aiming to take over boxing over the next 12 months, but two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi believes there is one fighter he would favour to hand ‘The Mexican Monster’ his first defeat.
Boxing News Power 50: The most influential figures in boxing, 25-1
The second instalment of the 2026 Boxing News Power List reveals the 25 most influential figures in the sport, as selected by a BN panel assessing their current reach, relevance and ability to shape boxing both inside and outside the ring.
Roy Jones Jr delivers verdict on David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “It’s a harder fight than Usyk”
is in hot pursuit of following his latest win and fan-favourite four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has a unique outlook on the fight, as hype around the potential match-up starts to build.
Hamzah Sheeraz sums up Mbilli’s chances of handing Canelo a fourth defeat
Hamzah Sheeraz is hoping to secure a lucrative unification showdown with Canelo Alvarez in 2027, but the Mexican superstar must first overcome reigning WBC super-middleweight world champion, Christian Mbilli.
Josh Taylor delivers final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He can stop him inside six”
is seeking to pull off a major upset and capture ’s WBC welterweight world title on Saturday, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler Josh Taylor has offered his final prediction for the fight.
Dmitry Bivol set for blockbuster fight if he beats Callum Smith next
is gearing up for his second outing of 2026 as he fulfils his WBO mandatory and faces Liverpool’s Callum Smith in December. Should he be successful, a huge fight could be waiting for him in the first half of 2027.
Former world champion says Ryan Garcia can ‘hurt’ and beat Terence Crawford
defended his WBC welterweight title on Saturday and proceeded to call out a retired Terence Crawford during the aftermath. Now, a former world champion believes that Crawford could lose his undefeated record to the Californian if he returns.
Eddie Hearn sums up Conor Benn’s chances of becoming world champion after Ryan Garcia KO defeat
Conor Benn has failed to impress since leaving promoter Eddie Hearn earlier this year, most recently falling well short in a challenge for world honours on Saturday night. Now, Hearn has answered whether he believes his former fighter is capable of ever capturing a world title.
“You have to break yourself”: Inside Jai Opetaia’s brutal Phuket training camp
By 11am in Phuket, most fighters have already finished their morning training. The heat has settled over Donegal Den, the new boxing gym opened by long-time Irish trainer John Hutchinson.
Carl Froch sums up Conor Benn’s chances of ever winning a world title
was halted inside two rounds when he challenged for Ryan Garcia’s WBC welterweight crown on Saturday, and three-time super-middleweight ruler Carl Froch has cast his verdict on whether ‘The Destroyer’ has what it takes to win a world title in his career.
Gervonta Davis coach predicts Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: “He walks through him”
’s victory on Saturday looks to have set up a tantalising welterweight title unification clash against WBA champion , but Gervonta Davis’ coach Calvin Ford has admitted that he sees that fight as a mismatch.
Terence Crawford addresses calls to end retirement for the ‘right fight’
has been linked to a comeback in recent weeks, with Dana White adding more fuel to the fire on Saturday. Now, Crawford has responded to White, who claimed that he would return to action ‘for the right fight’.
Dave Allen makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He’ll stop him inside six”
On Saturday night, and collide in a high-profile clash for Garcia’s WBC welterweight world title, where the winner is sure to enhance their star power within the sport.
British heavyweight warns Moses Itauma that he “was never the same after leaving ring on a stretcher”
was expected to leave the O2 Arena with a world heavyweight title when he fought last month, but instead he left on a stretcher. In the eyes of one fellow British heavyweight, that night could have a severe impact on the youngster.
Eddie Hearn sums up Conor Benn’s performance in KO defeat to Ryan Garcia
Eddie Hearn has shared his view on ‘s performance against Ryan Garcia on Saturday. Benn came up short in his maiden world title bid as he was stopped inside two rounds by WBC welterweight champion Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Boxing News Power 50: The most influential figures in boxing, 50-26
From promoters and managers to fighters, trainers and executives, the 2026 Boxing News Power List 50 was decided by a BN panel weighing up each individual’s current reach, relevance and ability to shape what happens inside and outside the ring.
Tim Bradley predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He doesn’t deserve to be on the p4p list”
is eyeing up a showdown with after defeating Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, and two-division world champion Tim Bradley has offered his thoughts on the clash.
Conor Benn offered immediate world title shot in new division despite Ryan Garcia KO
Conor Benn’s world title ambitions were stomped out by Ryan Garcia at the weekend as the Brit fell short in Las Vegas, but despite the defeat, he has been offered a route straight back to the top..
Daniel Dubois says he made fellow champion ‘look for a way out’: “I don’t get the credit I deserve”
Daniel Dubois is embracing his place as one of the top heavyweights of a new generation. The big-punching Brit became a two-time champion when he beat Fabio Wardley in May – a fight-of-the-year contender that saw ‘DDD’ down twice early before he took control and punished Wardley…
Josh Taylor delivers honest verdict on if Conor Benn can ever win a world title after Ryan Garcia KO
came up short when challenging for the WBC welterweight title on Saturday and former undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor has now given his opinion on whether ‘The Destroyer’ can ever capture world honours.
George Chuvalo tributes: The heavyweight who faced Ali, Foreman and Frazier and never hit the canvas
Since the sad news broke on Saturday, September 12 that legendary heavyweight George Chuvalo had passed away, this at the age of 89, the tributes have been pouring in.
Gervonta Davis officially in talks with Ryan Garcia but given two demands for rematch
Buoyed by his latest win, Ryan Garcia has once again attempted to arrange a rematch with Gervonta Davis. Garcia defended his WBC welterweight world title with a second-round knockout win over Conor Benn this past weekend in Las Vegas, cementing himself as one of the leading stars…
Former welterweight champion says ‘terrible’ Conor Benn didn’t belong in the ring with Ryan Garcia
On Saturday, was halted by with ease, stopped inside two rounds of his maiden world title bid, and now a two-division world champion has labelled Benn as ‘terrible’ at world level and says that he didn’t belong in the same ring as Garcia.
Canelo Alvarez targeted for ‘firefight’ against 6 ft 3 world champion
is set to challenge for the WBC super-middleweight world title next month in an attempt to regain the 168lb throne. Should he be successful, a ‘firefight’ could be waiting for him.
Ryan Garcia targets boxing’s ‘mini Mike Tyson’ for next fight
is only a few days removed from his latest win and he’s already plotting his return. Garcia made an emphatic defence of his WBC welterweight title on Saturday as he stopped Conor Benn inside two rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He can match his relentlessness”
Tony Bellew has offered his early thoughts on a potential showdown between and , who have verbally agreed to collide in 2027. The ‘Mexican Monster’ was in attendance as Opetaia stopped Noel Mikaelian in nine rounds, featuring in the chief support to Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn over…
David Benavidez makes u-turn on facing Oleksandr Usyk next
While determined to craft an illustrious legacy at 200lbs, has now reconsidered a possible heavyweight clash with . Their potential encounter was mooted following Benavidez’s sixth-round stoppage of Gilberto Ramirez, who he dethroned for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles in…
Agit Kabayel says Moses Itauma should face one man for comeback fight: “Why not?”
was on the wrong end of one of the upsets of the year when halted by Filip Hrgovic last month. Now, reigning WBC heavyweight world champion, Agit Kabayel, has suggested one contender as an option for the 21-year-old’s comeback fight.
New cruiserweight champion crowned and ordered to face David Benavidez immediately
Despite beating champion Noel Mikaelian this past weekend in Las Vegas, Jai Opetaia is not the new owner of the WBC belt ahead of a highly anticipated clash with David Benavidez next year.
Terence Crawford responds to Ryan Garcia’s callout to end retirement and face him
has sent a fiery response back to the latest fight offer from . Crawford and Garcia have been involved in a heated back and forth over the past few months, with ‘King Ry’ keen to bring the five-weight world champion out of retirement for a fight.
Carl Frampton sums up Conor Benn’s performance against Ryan Garcia in KO loss
While applauding the performance of , Carl Frampton is not convinced that deserved to challenge the WBC world champion over the weekend. Making a first defence of his welterweight title at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Garcia was coming off a wide unanimous decision victory over…
Ryan Garcia refuses the one condition Gervonta Davis wants for rematch: “I need that”
A potential rematch between and has been dealt a blow. Garcia is currently plotting his next move following his dominant second round knockout win over Conor Benn on Saturday to retain his WBC welterweight title.
Shakur Stevenson sets sights on ‘one of the best in the sport’: “We have unfinished business”
is determined to face one of his old amateur foes, insisting that they have “unfinished business” to address in the professional code. The 29-year-old comes off arguably a career-best performance against Teofimo Lopez, who he unanimously outpointed and dethroned for the WBO…
Filip Hrgovic targeted to defend world title against former Oleksandr Usyk foe
could be on the verge of securing a major opportunity after claiming his IBF title with a stunning ninth-round finish over Moses Itauma. The pair squared off last month, with many expecting Itauma to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor…
Hamzah Sheeraz says only one man beats Ryan Garcia after seeing him KO Conor Benn
Hamzah Sheeraz believes is a “different breed” of fighter, capable of defeating any opponent besides one of the sport’s leading pound-for-pound stars.
Jaron Ennis next opponent and fight timeline revealed
remains on track to return later this year, having established himself as a must-see attraction following his seventh-round stoppage of Xander Zayas.
Terence Crawford offered two mega fights to come out of retirement
Despite having announced his retirement and remained out the ring for over a year, is experiencing an increasing demand to make his comeback. The American retired as a five-division world champion last December, having also become a three-weight undisputed king after dethroning…
Tony Bellew tells Conor Benn who he should face next after Ryan Garcia defeat
Tony Bellew has urged to face one man next as he calls it “madness” that ‘The Destroyer’ is even thinking about competing with the best at 168lbs.
Ryan Garcia sums up Conor Benn’s performance after knocking him out in two rounds
has assessed Conor Benn’s performance at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, highlighting a critical mistake that contributed to his stoppage defeat. The pair collided last weekend, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world title after dethroning Mario Barrios in February.
Conor Benn addresses his fighting future in first statement since Ryan Garcia KO
Conor Benn has released a statement regarding what comes next following his loss to Ryan Garcia. Benn boiled back down to the welterweight limit for the first time in four years, taking his opportunity as mandatory challenger for Garcia’s WBC belt.
Hamzah Sheeraz next fight heads to purse bids as controversial challenger says ‘take it or vacate’
The future of ’s super-middleweight reign remains uncertain as he is faced with a decision regarding his WBO world championship status. A vacant title opportunity saw the Brit emerge triumphant in May, scoring an uncomplicated second-round finish over the glaringly overmatched…
Naoya Inoue admits two fights he is targeting will be ‘difficult to predict’
continues to eye up a move to the featherweight division as he seeks to further enhance his already tremendous legacy, and the Japanese sensation has admitted that two of his potential bouts at 126lbs would be ‘difficult to predict’.
David Benavidez delivers honest verdict on Jai Opetaia’s ability after watching Mikaelian KO
David Benavidez was ringside to witness Jai Opetaia’s latest knockout win as a fight between the pair of cruiserweight world champions becomes more appealing.
Carl Froch sums up Conor Benn’s performance in second round knockout defeat to Ryan Garcia
Carl Froch hasn’t held back with his assessment of following his defeat to on Saturday. Benn came up short in his bid to become WBC welterweight champion as he was beaten by Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Shakur Stevenson sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance after knockout win over Conor Benn
retained his WBC welterweight title with a dominant victory over on Saturday. After months of build-up, ‘King Ry’ and Benn finally went head to head at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a lot of talk before the bout surrounding whether Benn would be able to cope with the…
Ryan Garcia sums up Conor Benn’s punching power: “I was surprised”
Ryan Garcia has assessed the punching power of Conor Benn following his blistering stoppage win. Garcia retained his WBC welterweight world title with a destructive performance, dropping the British challenger in the second round before forcing the referee to step in and stop the…
Devin Haney gives honest reaction to Ryan Garcia stopping Conor Benn in two rounds
has shared his thoughts on his former foe retaining his WBC welterweight title against . ‘King Ry’ was going up against Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, making the first defence of the WBC belt that he won back in February with a dominant unanimous decision victory over…
Terence Crawford sums up Ryan Garcia’s performance after knocking out Conor Benn in two rounds
was sat ringside to witness ‘s dominant knockout win over . Garcia was defending his WBC welterweight title against Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a lot of talk pre-fight about how Benn would cope with the power of ‘King Ry’ as he took part in his first…
Chris Eubank Jr reacts to Conor Benn getting knocked out by Ryan Garcia
ended Conor Benn’s welterweight world title dreams in Las Vegas, dropping and stopping the Brit in two rounds, and Chris Eubank Jr was quick to react.
David Benavidez sets date for Jai Opetaia fight after Opetaia stops Noel Mikaelian: “It’s done”
A highly-anticipated showdown between and could now be around the corner. The two cruiserweights have been linked to a battle against one another over the past few months, and it now could become a reality after Opetaia was victorious on Saturday.
Jeff Mayweather’s honest comparison of Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford: “He’s a better puncher”
Both Floyd Mayweather and hung up the gloves with undefeated records, and Mayweather’s uncle and former trainer Jeff Mayweather has assessed how a battle between the pair, in their primes, would play out.
Oscar De La Hoya delivers final KO verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “That concerns me”
Tonight in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia puts his WBC welterweight world title on the lines against Conor Benn. Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, sees the fight ending inside the distance.
Dana White says he can get Terence Crawford out of retirement for one fight
Dana White suspects he could tempt out of retirement, offering the “right fight” for the 38-year-old to gamble his unblemished record. The American retired as an undefeated five-division world champion last December, just a few months removed from his undisputed triumph against…
Hall of Fame legend fumes at Ben Davison’s corner work for Moses Itauma against Filip Hrgovic
The fallout continues following ‘s shock defeat to . Itauma came up short in his bid to become IBF heavyweight champion as he was stopped by Hrgovic in the ninth round of their clash at The O2 Arena, after the 21-year-old had dominated virtually the entire fight before being…
Agit Kabayel set to make first world title defence against undefeated heavyweight with 90% KO ratio
is set to make the first defence of his WBC title in November, facing a fellow undefeated heavyweight in Germany. The 33-year-old returned to his home country in January, defending his ‘interim’ title with a third-round stoppage of Damian Knyba, who now comes off a surprising…
Floyd Mayweather says current world champion is a ‘magician’ in the ring
had high praise for one of boxing’s current top pound-for-pound stars. Mayweather knows how it feels to be viewed as one of the best in the entire sport, having spent a number of years as the top dog in boxing.
Dave Allen says Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic ends in a KO inside 3 rounds: “He’s underestimated”
Moses Itauma headlines in London this weekend as he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title, a win crowning him the division’s second-youngest champion in history.
Chris Eubank Jr backs one man in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “Get the job done kid”
Chris Eubank Jr. has spoken out ahead of rival Conor Benn’s first world title challenge tonight in Las Vegas, where he will attempt to dethrone Ryan Garcia to win the WBC belt.
Bob Arum says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn only lasts one round: “He gets KOd”
Veteran promoter Bob Arum believes Ryan Garcia’s first welterweight world title defence against Conor Benn will last three minutes, six at most. Garcia puts his WBC belt on the line tonight for the first time, after beating Mario Barrios for it earlier this year.
Conor Benn shows exactly how much weight he put back on after making 147 for Ryan Garcia fight
Conor Benn has given fans a glimpse into just how dramatically his body has changed since making the welterweight limit for tonight’s fight with Ryan Garcia.
Zab Judah delivers KO verdict after watching Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn weigh in: “He played us”
Zab Judah will be in attendance at the T Mobile Arena, Las Vegas this weekend when Ryan Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight world title against mandatory challenger Conor Benn.
Regis Prograis makes final KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after being losing to Benn
Former two-time world champion has assessed the chances that his last opponent has at dethroning WBC belt-holder this weekend. The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, with Garcia making a first defence of his world welterweight title.
Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones open to ‘firework fight’ with Cris Cyborg after Bathory bout
Having jumped from one combat sport to another, two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones is already in the mix to fight MMA legend Cris Cyborg. While coming from a decorated background in taekwondo, where legs are the primary weapon of choice, Jones appears to be making swift…
Ryan Garcia names the tougher fight between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia maintains his belief that Devin Haney is a tougher challenge than Gervonta Davis, despite the contrasting outcomes of his previous encounters with them.
Shakur Stevenson has 60 days to face mandatory or risk losing his world title
is set to be presented with an official mandatory challenger after being afforded a 60-day window to defend his WBO title. The American claimed his super-lightweight belt in January, dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision victory to become a four-division world…
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn official weigh-in results after cut concerns
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn hit the scales in Las Vegas today ahead of their highly anticipated WBC welterweight world title fight at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Predictions from Canelo, Terence Crawford, Mike Tyson and more
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn finally collide in Las Vegas this weekend in a fight that has generated plenty of intrigue because of the contrasting routes both men have taken to get here.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may be pushed back to new date as alternative venue emerges
The vs. fight looks like it may finally be heading to the UK, but it could result in the date being pushed back. Issues over the past few weeks led to serious doubts over whether the all-British heavyweight bout would even happen, with event organisers SELA and broadcaster…
Canelo Alvarez delivers honest verdict on Christian Mbilli’s ability ahead of world title fight
has assessed Christian Mbilli’s overall skillset, beyond his remarkable ability to throw and absorb copious amounts of punches, ahead of their super-middleweight showdown.
Agit Kabayel sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury
WBC champion Agit Kabayel has considered how may fare against , who he feels is the “biggest puncher in the heavyweight division”. The two Brits are set to collide in November, yet it remains to be seen whether their long-awaited showdown will take place in the UK or US.
Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should avoid facing one heavyweight next
handed a surprising and dramatic defeat to capture the IBF heavyweight world title last month, and heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has warned the young Brit about chasing an immediate rematch.
Top heavyweight says he almost KOd Tyson Fury in sparring and threatens to post proof
Tyson Fury has never been knocked out in a professional boxing contest, but he has been dropped on numerous occasions during his 39-fight career. One heavyweight rival is now claiming that he almost had ‘The Gypsy King’ out in sparring, and that he has the evidence to prove it.
Eddie Hearn makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “Hit him on the chin and it’s over”
and finally collide in a monumental showdown this weekend, and Benn’s former promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed his final prediction. Benn debuted under Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and remained with the promotional outfit until the beginning of this year, when he dramatically ditched…
Agit Kabayel two-fight plan revealed as he targets fellow champion for unification
‘s first fight as WBC champion is around the corner, with a win hopefully setting up a unification bout. Kabayel became the WBC Interim heavyweight champion when he knocked out Zhilei Zhang last February and was in hot pursuit of full champion Usyk ever since.
Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward: “There is only one man who beats him”
has predicted the winner of a prime-for-prime battle between and Joe Calzaghe. The two super-middleweight legends retired with unblemished records, having cemented their greatness at 168lbs before moving up to light-heavyweight.
Shakur Stevenson finally responds to reports of fighting ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao next
Shakur Stevenson has been asked directly about reports suggesting he is close to finalising a deal to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao.
Dana White delivers final verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He could be the face of boxing”
and meet in an intriguing showdown on Saturday, and ahead of the action, Zuffa Boxing CEO Dana White has shared his thoughts on the affair. Garcia got his hands on his first world title when he defeated Mario Barrios back in February, flooring the Texan in the first round on…
David Benavidez called out for ‘the best vs the best’ fight: “I want the belts”
has soared the pound-for-pound rankings with his lone outing of 2026, but there is one man who believes that he could put an end to the hype surrounding ‘The Mexican Monster’ and hand him a first career defeat.
Ryan Garcia delivers honest verdict on Terence Crawford vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Honest: “I’m just being real”
Talk of a showdown between Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and has reignited over the last week, with fight fans keen to see whether the Philadelphian would be able to hand Crawford a first career defeat.
Gervonta Davis’ coach predicts Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao after fight rumours: “A whooping”
Shakur Stevenson remains without an opponent after signing with Zuffa Boing earlier this year, but the four-division world champion is now being linked to a left-field showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
Tim Bradley tells former heavyweight champion to retire: “Hang ’em up”
Timothy Bradley has advised Andy Ruiz Jr to abandon his dream of becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion and hang up the gloves. The Mexican-American claimed three of the four major titles in 2019, pulling off an almighty upset by dethroning Anthony Joshua with a…
Shawn Porter weighs in on Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis as Crawford teases the fight
has long been in pursuit of , but the latter’s retirement appeared to end hopes of seeing the bout. Now, after the pair clashed on live on air alongside him, two-time world champion Shawn Porter has shared his thoughts on a potential fight.
Tony Bellew picks a winner in Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic rematch: “Did he hurt him?”
registered one of the upsets of the year when he beat last month, but talk of a potential second fight soon followed. Now, former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew has revealed whether he believes that the Brit could immediately avenge his first career defeat.
Carl Froch makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s going to hurt him”
is seeking to capture his first world title against this weekend, and three-time super-middleweight world champion has provided his final prediction for the fight.
Otto Wallin makes new Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury prediction after facing both: “That’s a big issue for him”
and talks are continuing to drag on without a resolution, but should the fight take place, common opponent Otto Wallin believes he knows who will come out on top.
World champion who has sparred Conor Benn sums up his punching power
Conor Benn is hoping to score a first knockout win since his last welterweight appearance in April 2022 as he returns to the division in a bid for Ryan Garcia’s WBC world title.
Derek Chisora makes new prediction for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch
and will rematch for the WBO heavyweight title next month, and fan-favourite Derek Chisora has made a fresh prediction for the contest. Wardley and Dubois went toe-to-toe in Manchester back in May in a Fight of the Year candidate as Dubois bounced back from two early knockdowns…
Terence Crawford teases comeback by calling out world champion: “Would you fight me next?”
Terence Crawford has teased a possible return to boxing, acknowledging fans want to see it ‘so bad’. The unbeaten former champion has repeatedly insisted that he is content in retirement after bringing an extraordinary career to a close last year after beating Saul ‘Canelo’…
Heavyweight who shared the ring with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis ranks their power: “He made me cry”
and are dubbed as two of the greatest heavyweights of all time, with each man debated as the standout champion of an extremely competitive 1990’s era. Now, one man who shared the ring with both has declared who was the harder puncher between the two.
Tim Tszyu close to finalising world title shot against boxing’s oldest world champion
Tim Tszyu is riding high after a career-best win over Errol Spence Jr. last time out. Now, the former WBO super-welterweight world champion is being linked with a fight where victory would grant him admission into an elite club.
Shakur Stevenson sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia
and are set to square off in Las Vegas on Saturday, and four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has had his final say on the battle. Benn has not fought at welterweight in over four years, but was controversially installed as the mandatory challenger for Garcia’s title…
Canelo vs Mbilli undercard set to feature another world title fight as Mexican’s stablemate added
Next month, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is set to top a ‘Mexico vs. The World’ bill when he challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight world title in Saudi Arabia. On the undercard, one of his stablemates will compete in another championship bout.
Daniel Dubois open to major rematch if he beats Fabio Wardley
While remaining focused on his rematch with Fabio Wardley, has equally named another heavyweight that he could soon face for a second time. The 28-year-old became a two-time world champion in May, dethroning Wardley for the WBO title after climbing off the canvas on two…
The last man to knock Naoya Inoue down delivers verdict on ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight
could be set for his toughest test yet as he gears up for a potential clash with three-division world champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, and the last person to have floored Inoue has cast his verdict on the much-reported showdown.
Tyson Fury will make ‘monster offer’ to former heavyweight champion to face him instead of Joshua
and have been locked in negotiations over the summer for a potential blockbuster bust-up, but since location issues were highlighted, Fury threatened to move on to alternate opponents.
Roy Jones Jr picks a winner in prime Lennox Lewis vs Oleksandr Usyk
is viewed as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, while has established himself as the best of this generation, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has predicted who would come out on top if the pair were to meet in their primes.
Derek Chisora speaks out on ‘big’ issue Anthony Joshua had minutes before Andy Ruiz KO
On a fateful night at Madison Square Garden in 2019, suffered a shocking upset defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, but heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has revealed that there could be a major reason behind Joshua’s catastrophic loss.
Oleksandr Usyk admits fellow pound-for-pound star is the ‘GOAT’
has established himself as the standout heavyweight of his generation, but he has labelled one of his pound-for-pound rivals as ‘The Greatest of All Time’.
Episode 141: Arsène who, prayers for Holywell Town and It’s Just Football
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Surprise Arrivals, from Celtic’s Dr Who to Eindhoven’s Welsh wizard via the wrong Allen and Simonsen’s happy Valley.
Errol Spence Jr makes his Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia prediction: “I’m saying him”
Errol Spence has revealed who he believes will come out on top when challenges for his WBC welterweight title this weekend. Benn has his maiden world title opportunity on Saturday when he goes up against Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Teddy Atlas delivers final verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn title fight: “He can hurt him”
is seeking a first successful defence of the WBC welterweight world title on Saturday as he goes toe-to-toe with in a high-profile clash, and now esteemed fight analyst Teddy Atlas has made his pick for the fight.
Conor Benn addresses drug testing for Ryan Garcia fight after both failing tests
has had his say on the drug testing ahead of this weekend’s battle with . Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title against Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with both men having had high-profile drugs battles in the past.
Tyson Fury praises Oleksandr Usyk for accepting trilogy call out
Oleksandr Usyk has responded to Tyson Fury’s latest calls for a trilogy. Fury, despite having signed to face Anthony Joshua next, has recently been expressing his disappointment that the fight has not yet been announced.
Terence Crawford backed to end retirement for ‘biggest fight in boxing’: “I think it happens”
could be lured out of retirement for the chance to further cement his greatness and become a four-division undisputed champion. The American announced his exit from the sport last December, just a few months after dethroning Canelo Alvarez for all four major titles at 168lbs.
Ex undisputed champion targets Jaron Ennis, Vergil Ortiz and Tim Tszyu for comeback: “Line ’em up”
A former undisputed champion has expressed his desire to face any of the big names between 154 and 160lbs, including Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, Vergil Ortiz Jr and Tim Tszyu.
American Hall of Famer says Shakur Stevenson is ‘boring’ and tells him to ‘fight the real fights’
has been labelled as “boring” by a Hall of Fame inductee, who struggles to see why the slick southpaw is hailed as an elite technician. Indeed, the 29-year-old is widely considered to be one of the finest pure boxers of this generation, as evidenced by his dominant victory over…
Carl Frampton picks a winner in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He can give him a lot of problems”
Two-division world champion has offered his thoughts on this weekend’s WBC welterweight title fight between and . Benn’s pre-fight words have drawn concern from some his fans and given further confidence to the already self-assured Garcia, admitting that this will be his final…
Johnny Nelson sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after Filip Hrgovic loss
The hype-train has come to a standstill following the youngster’s shock defeat to Filip Hrgovic. Now, former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson has offered his thoughts on whether Itauma will ever get his hands on world honours.
Jarrell Miller makes Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction and states he wants the winner
With a keen interest in facing the winner, Jarrell Miller has offered his prediction for the potential showdown between and . The two British heavyweights have been on a collision course for what feels like a decade, with their long-awaited clash initially expected to take place…
Mike Tyson picks a winner in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn world title fight
has revealed who he thinks will come out on top when meets this weekend. Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title when he faces Benn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, having won the belt earlier this year with a unanimous decision victory over…
Usyk’s team send response to Tyson Fury calling for him to replace Anthony Joshua
has received a response over a potential trilogy bout with . Fury had been expected to finally meet long-term rival Anthony Joshua later this year, especially after the pair both successfully through warm-up bouts in July.
Naoya Inoue delivers honest verdict on Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s boxing ability
has assessed whether the power and skillset of Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez would make for a worthy challenge at 122lbs. The two lower-division stars have expressed no shortage of interest in fighting one another, almost to the point that their mouth-watering showdown seems inevitable.
Chantelle Cameron admits Mikaela Mayer could torpedo Claressa Shields talks
is eager to secure a mega fight with Claressa Shields, but equally recognises that Mikaela Mayer could throw a spanner in the works. The 35-year-old unanimously outpointed Mayer last Saturday, becoming a unified super-welterweight champion on what she views as the greatest night…
Eddie Hearn tells Terence Crawford to his face that he should have lost one fight in his career
may have retired with an unbeaten record but Eddie Hearn doesn’t believe that should have been the case. ‘Bud’ hung up the gloves in December after winning all 42 of his professional fights, becoming a five-division world champion in the process.
Sugar Ray Leonard says one of the Four Kings hurt him so bad he should’ve retired after the fight
mixed it with the very best, including each of his fellow Four Kings, but admits he should have retired after encountering the ferocious fists of one man.
Teofimo Lopez sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia to become world champion
Teofimo Lopez does not rule out a competitive 12-round battle, or even an upset, when defends his WBC world title against . The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this weekend, with Garcia making a first title defence after dethroning Mario Barrios in February.
Prince Naseem Hamed compares Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather: “He’s a goat”
Prince Naseem Hamed named one man as a “GOAT”, while the other as merely “good”, in a conversation involving Floyd Mayweather Jr and . Most would consider these former five-division world champions as two of the finest fighters to ever grace the sport, given their resounding…
Frank Warren admits he wanted Moses Itauma to face different opponent to Filip Hrgovic
Frank Warren has insisted that he was initially cautious about matching with Filip Hrgovic, only for the youngster’s team to convince him otherwise.
Barry Hearn makes feelings clear on Joshua vs Fury landing in the US: “I can tell the truth”
Matchroom president Barry Hearn claims he is gambling the future of his company in a plucky attempt to stage Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s long-awaited showdown at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Usyk says former cruiserweight champion is the best fighter he’s ever shared the ring with
has revealed who he deems to be the best fighter he’s taken on during his illustrious career. Usyk has established himself one of the best stars of the modern era, turning professional in 2013 after claiming a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Tyson Fury wants to face one man next as a replacement for Anthony Joshua: “Let’s do it”
claims to be searching for an alternative opponent while accusing of being a “weak-minded piece of s**t”. The two British heavyweights seemingly remain in talks for a showdown later this year, yet ‘The Gypsy King’ has cast further doubt over whether it will actually happen.
Terence Crawford’s trainer warns world champion to stop calling him out: “Don’t wake the giant”
Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has issued a firm warning, urging one of the sport’s reigning world champions to avoid calling out . According to the esteemed trainer, ‘Bud’ is happily retired after having cemented his greatness by becoming a three-division undisputed champion against…
Carl Froch sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in rematch
Carl Froch has considered the mindset of and predicted whether it will be repeat or revenge when he rematches . The two hard-hitting heavyweights squared off in May, with ‘Dynamite’ scoring an 11th-round stoppage to dethrone Wardley and become a two-time world champion.
Filip Hrgovic’s next opponent already set after upset win over Moses Itauma: “It’s happening”
has positioned himself for an immediate title defence after causing a major upset against Moses Itauma last Saturday. The pair squared off for the vacant IBF strap at London’s O2 Arena, with many favouring Itauma to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
Eddie Hearn convinced Terence Crawford will end retirement to face one champion: “I think it’ll happen”
hung up the gloves back in December but Eddie Hearn believes that the five-weight world champion will soon end that retirement. Crawford last competed in September 2025 when he moved up to 168lbs and pulled off an incredible victory over Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed…
Dave Allen speaks out after Thomas Carty goes through ropes in bizarre no contest
Dave Allen has reacted to the bizarre ending of his heavyweight bout with Thomas Carty, chief support to Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. The ten-rounder was shaping up to be an entertaining affair, with both men having success.
Shawn Porter says he’ll return to the ring against retired Hall of Famer: “He can’t outbox me”
could be about to make an audacious return to the ring. Porter is a two-time welterweight world champion, having first held the IBF title from 2013 to 2014, before a reign as WBC champion from 2018 to 2019.
Gervonta Davis coach sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia for first world title
Top trainer Kenny Ellis has highlighted a key attribute which, if nullifies the left hook of , could lead to a major upset victory for the Brit.
Chris Eubank Jr names his number one target for comeback fight: “He’s much more relevant”
has named his number one target ahead of a return to the ring. Eubank had two fights with long-term rival Conor Benn in 2025, winning the first by unanimous decision in April, before struggling in the rematch seven months later, as Benn dropped his rival on his way to avenging…
Conor Benn already rules out one major fight if he beats Ryan Garcia for WBC title
has poured cold water on a potential unification match, which could have become realistic if he manages to dethrone . The pair will collide at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world welterweight title.
Prince Naseem Hamed sums up Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight taking place in the US over the UK
Prince Naseem Hamed is struggling to wrap his head around the value of a stateside showdown between British heavyweights and . The pair agreed separate deals for a 2026 contest earlier this year, before entering respective warm-up matches against Mariusz Wach and Kristian Prenga…
Shawn Porter sums up Andy Ruiz Jr’s performance in shock defeat to Knyba
was beaten by Damian Knyba on Friday and now two-time world welterweight champion Shawn Porter has shared his verdict on his performance. Former unified world heavyweight champion Ruiz was competing for the first time in over two years, as he went up against Knyba in a clash that…
Christian Mbilli reacts to Canelo Alvarez fight being pushed back
has revealed the extent to which a month-and-a-half delay has affected his preparation for . The pair were originally scheduled to square off on September 12, only for Canelo to cite family problems as the reason for postponing their showdown to October 31.
Manny Pacquiao targeting unbeaten American star for fight this year
is reportedly in advanced negotiations to return later this year, having not fought since his controversial draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025.
Terence Crawford names who Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis must beat to earn full respect: “I’ll give you your props”
has criticised Josh Kelly as an opponent for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, who he believes must prove himself against a higher calibre of fighter. The American is reportedly in advanced negotiations for a three-belt unification match with Kelly, having dethroned Xander Zayas with a…
Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should return in title fight against fellow knockout artist
has suggested a dangerous comeback opponent for , who he feels should return to action as soon as December. The heavyweight prodigy suffered a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Filip Hgrovic last Saturday, having never previously lost a professional or amateur bout.
Andy Ruiz Jr makes decision on fighting future after shock comeback loss to Damian Knyba
has considered his fighting future after suffering a shock defeat to Poland’s Damian Knyba over the weekend. The former unified heavyweight champion was heavily favoured to have his way with Knyba, who was coming off a third-round stoppage defeat to Agit Kabayel in January.
Fabio Wardley delivers honest verdict on Daniel Dubois’ power ahead of title rematch
has assessed the power of , who is widely regarded as one of the sport’s biggest punchers, ahead of their rematch on October 17. It was announced last Saturday that their second encounter will take place at London’s O2 Arena, where Wardley secured an 11th-round stoppage of Joseph…
Ex champion who was KO’d by Conor Benn sums up his chances of beating Ryan Garcia
is set for a showdown with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia next weekend, and one of Benn’s former opponents has predicted how the bout will play out.
Ryan Garcia says retired undefeated legend is helping train Conor Benn to beat him: “I know he is”
will defend his WBC welterweight world title against Conor Benn next weekend, but the Californian believes that an undefeated legend is helping to train his opponent ahead of the fight.
Ryan Garcia sums up Moses Itauma’s performance in knockout defeat to Filip Hrgovic
has offered a few words of advice to rising star , who suffered the first defeat of his career against Filip Hrgovic last Saturday. The Brit was bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, only for Hrgovic to pull off a major upset at London’s O2…
Katie Taylor: “It’s like a fairytale ending”
Katie Taylor has done it all. Well, nearly all. Olympic gold. Five amateur world titles. Nine major pro belts, including undisputed champion status at two weights.
“I want my belts back”: Heavyweight who knocked down Anthony Joshua speaks out ahead of comeback
A former world heavyweight champion that shared the ring with both and has made his intentions perfectly clear to return to the top of the sport.
“I’ll see you in Vegas”: Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia feud escalates
The rivalry between and shows no signs of slowing down. Despite hanging up his gloves and bringing his professional career to an end back in December, Crawford has repeatedly been involved in a war of words with Garcia over the past few months.
Terence Crawford speaks out on latest calls to end retirement and fight once more
Terence Crawford has shown little appetite for reversing his retirement since walking away from boxing unbeaten, despite no shortage of attempts to bring him back into the ring.
Adrien Broner predicts Shakur Stevenson vs Manny Pacquiao: “He’s going to cook him”
has considered how his former opponent, , will fare if the latest rumours prove accurate and he ends up facing . The Filipino legend returned from a near four-year layoff in July 2025, boxing to a contentious draw against then-WBC world welterweight champion .
Hamzah Sheeraz granted extension for talks to face former champion who failed doping test
is seemingly edging closer towards making a mandatory defence of his WBO title, despite having accused the relevant sanctioning body of being “corrupt”.
Filip Hrgovic’s trainer Abel Sanchez sums up Moses Itauma’s power after Hrgovic took his best shots
rocked the heavyweight division by handing a first career defeat last weekend to capture the IBF heavyweight title, and Hrgovic’s trainer Abel Sanchez has shared his assessment of Itauma’s power.
Oleksandr Usyk considering u-turn on retirement plan to face one man after Deontay Wilder
could extend his career for a short while longer than he has recently anticipated, potentially restoring his original three-fight plan. The Ukrainian outlined this exit strategy ahead of his clash with Rico Verhoeven, who gave a terrific effort before suffering an 11th-round…
Anthony Joshua has ‘made his decision’ on Tyson Fury fight location: “I’m standing firm”
Anthony Joshua is standing firm on his original demands, according to promoter Eddie Hearn, who has accused Tyson Fury of attempting to swerve their showdown.
Derek Chisora delivers honest verdict on trainer Ben Davison after Moses Itauma’s loss to Hrgovic
and Ben Davison have both come under fire following Itauma’s defeat to Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, and fan-favourite heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has had his say on Davison as a trainer.
Eddie Hearn backs his heavyweight to beat all of the current world champions
With Oleksandr Usyk’s time in the sport coming to an end, the heavyweight division is seeking a new fighter to take over and establish themselves as the man to beat, and Matchroom Promoter Eddie Hearn believes one of his contenders is capable of doing just that.
Tyson Fury wants to face former heavyweight champion again if Joshua fight collapses: “I’m coming for you”
has added one more name to his wish list if a clash with doesn’t come to fruition. Negotiations for the fight between Fury and Joshua currently remain at an impasse due to disagreements over the location for the bout, with Fury and event organisers Sela wanting to stage it in New…
Teddy Atlas says one boxing legend could’ve been the man to end Floyd Mayweather’s unbeaten record
retired with an iconic record of 50-0, but esteemed boxing analyst, trainer and commentator, , believes that there is one boxing legend who could have really tested the defensive skills of ‘TBE’.
World champion plans to disrupt Jai Opetaia vs David Benavidez fight by beating both
David Benavidez is set for one more fight in 2026 before heading into a blockbuster clash in early 2027. However, while many fight fans are hoping to see Benavidez take on Jai Opetaia, one reigning cruiserweight world champion is hoping to disrupt the plans.
Andy Ruiz Jr stuns on the scales ahead of comeback with lightest weight since 2018
Andy Ruiz Jr has underlined the seriousness of his latest comeback by weighing in at his lightest for eight years ahead of Friday night’s fight with Damian Knyba.
James Toney says one man stands above all others as the current best fighter in the world
is clear with who he believes is the current number one pound-for-pound fighter in boxing. Toney knows exactly what it is like to be viewed as one of the best around, having been at his peak in the mid 1990s, going unbeaten in his first 46 bouts before a loss to Roy Jones Jr in
Shakur Stevenson accused of avoiding rival world champion: “I make him nervous”
is yet to announce an opponent for his Zuffa Boxing debut and one reigning world champion is claiming that he has been avoided by the WBO super-lightweight ruler.
Tyson Fury announces who he wants to face next as he casts doubt on Anthony Joshua fight
has threatened to turn his attention to someone other than . The saga surrounding the Fury and Joshua fight has been rumbling on for several months now.
Barry McGuigan says two men are to blame for Moses Itauma’s KO loss to Filip Hrgovic: “Hands up”
lost to on Saturday in one of the biggest upsets of 2026, and now former WBA featherweight world champion has shared his thoughts on the youngster’s display.
David Haye sums up Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming world champion after watching Hrgovic loss
Moses Itauma missed out on the chance to become boxing’s second-youngest heavyweight world champion on Saturday night. Now, former heavyweight ruler David Haye has revealed whether he believes the youngster willl ever capture the heavyweight throne.
Derek Chisora changes his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction as fight looks set for America
and look set for a stateside showdown, with ‘AJ’ and Eddie Hearn’s attempts to convince the organisers to switch to Wembley Stadium looking more and more futile. As a result of a possible location switch, Derek Chisora’s prediction for the fight has changed.
Tony Bellew names the former lightweight champion that ‘nobody in history’ would beat
The lightweight division has played host to some of boxing’s greatest talents, and in the eyes of former WBC cruiserweight champion , there is only true king of the 135lb scene ‘that nobody could beat’.
Dave Allen sums up Fabio Wardley’s chances of beating Daniel Dubois in rematch
Dave Allen has considered whether is wise to enter an immediate rematch with after losing his WBO world title in such brutal fashion. The Ipswich man was elevated from ‘interim’ to full heavyweight champion last year, not long after his stunning 11th-round stoppage of Joseph…
Hall of Famer says Moses Itauma must fire Ben Davison after Filip Hrgovic loss: “They failed you”
came up short in his quest for greatness on Saturday, suffering the first defeat of his career. Now, one Hall of Famer has urged the 21-year-old to part ways with his training team, led by Ben Davison, blaming poor preparation for the loss.
Tony Bellew reacts to Conor Benn’s latest weight cut photo that has fans worried
is returning to the welterweight division in a quest to claim Ryan Garcia’s WBC world title, but a recent photo of ‘The Destroyer’ has drawn concerns from fans. Now, Tony Bellew has offered his thoughts on Benn’s physique ahead of his toughest test to date.
Robert Garcia predicts KO in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after hearing sparring stories
Top trainer Robert Garcia doesn’t believe the judges will be required come September 12 when Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight world title against Conor Benn.
Wladimir Klitschko called out for comeback fight against fellow Hall of Fame legend: “I would KO him”
retired in 2017 after having one of the most impressive reigns as a heavyweight world champion, but the Ukrainian superstar has now been called out for a clash with a fellow Hall of Famer.
Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez ‘will happen’ as trainer sets out fight plan
Talk of a showdown between and has been rife in recent months, but now ‘Bam’s trainer has revealed where negotiations are currently at for a clash between the two pound-for-pound stars.
“I think it’s cost him”: Tyson Fury warns Moses Itauma he may struggle to ever comeback from Hrgovic loss
was unable to make history at the weekend, despite looking a level above his opponent, , at times. Now, two-time heavyweight world champion, , has admitted that he believes the youngster may find it difficult to bounce back.
Hall of Famer says Conor Benn has ‘no chance’ against Ryan Garcia: “KO in 5”
is set to compete for ’s WBC welterweight strap next Saturday in a first career world title challenge, but one Hall of Famer believes that the Briton has ‘no chance in hell’.
Canelo tipped to beat Mbilli and then face KO artist in ‘one of the biggest fights in history’
Canelo Alvarez is set to challenge for the WBC super-middleweight world title next month, looking to re-establish himself as the man to beat in the 168lb division.
Prince Naseem Hamed says one man stands alone as ‘the ultimate goat’ in boxing: “I’ll say it one more time”
is heralded as one of the most fan-friendly fighters of all time, famed for his unique style that showcased the very best of his speed, footwork and power, but when it came to naming the greatest fighters in boxing history, ‘Prince Naz’ named one man as ‘the ultimate goat’.
Dmitry Bivol set for December fight against former champion as ‘no Beterbiev trilogy offer made’
Two years on from their initial undisputed title clash, fans were expecting to see Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev collide in a trilogy showdown, with the score tied at 1-1.
Filip Hrgovic targets rematch for first fight as world champion: “It’s the one he wants”
pulled off an upset of the year contender to stun and capture the vacant IBF heavyweight on Saturday, and now it has been revealed who the Croatian would ideally face in his first fight as the titleholder.
Agit Kabayel confronted by KO artist heavyweight who demands title shot: “Don’t be afraid”
Newly-crowned WBC world champion has been called out by an unbeaten heavyweight who suspects he is being avoided. The 33-year-old was elevated from ‘interim’ to full WBC champion in June, immediately after Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate his three heavyweight titles.
British boxing icon says Moses Itauma’s training team is a ‘liability’
A British Olympic gold medallist has blamed head coach Ben Davison for ’s tactical flaws against Filip Hrgovic. The pair collided at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in…
Robert Garcia says one active fighter has a more impressive career than Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is regarded as the greatest fighter since the turn of the millennium by many boxing fans. However, three-time BWAA Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia believes that there is one active fighter who has had a more impressive career than ‘TBE’.
James Toney compares Ryan Garcia to ‘the greatest Mexican fighter ever’
is set to defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn next weekend, and ahead of that bout, fan-favourite three-division world champion James Toney has compared the Californian superstar to one Mexican legend.
Gervonta Davis set to target one division ahead of comeback next year: “He knows he wasn’t big enough”
has fought just once since June 2024, but it seems as though the inactivity of ‘Tank’ could soon come to an end, as a timescale for his return has finally been unveiled.
Moses Itauma makes it clear who he wants to face next after shock Filip Hrgovic defeat
suffered a surprising defeat to Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, and the 21-year-old has now revealed who he wants to face upon his return. Itauma looked to be fulfilling his destiny and dominating his Croatian opponent during the opening rounds at the O2 Arena over the weekend, but…
Shawn Porter predicts Canelo’s comeback fight against Mbilli: “He’s explosive”
Canelo Alvarez is hoping to regain one of his former super-middleweight titles at the first time of asking when he makes his comeback this October against WBC champion Christian Mbilli. Two-time welterweight ruler Shawn Porter has revealed his prediction for the fight.
Usyk’s long-time promoter sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury now
Fans continue to wait for an official announcement for the fight between and , and now Alex Krassyuk, who promoted Oleksandr Usyk for his bouts against Joshua and Fury, has offered his thoughts on the long-awaited grudge match.
Oleksandr Usyk sets sights on one man for final fight with date and location lined up
The professional career of is approaching its final chapter, and the targeted opponent and date for his finale has been revealed. Usyk almost suffered a shock defeat when defending his heavyweight crown against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt back…
Wladimir Klitschko sends message to Moses Itauma after KO loss to Filip Hrgovic
There are few who can currently relate to the feelings of after his loss to Filip Hrgovic, but one man who went through a similar experience is heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko, and the Ukrainian superstar has now offered his thoughts on the fight.
Filip Hrgovic names who is better between Moses Itauma and Daniel Dubois after facing both
On Saturday night, Filip Hrgovic shook up the heavyweight division by halting Moses Itauma and getting his hands on the IBF heavyweight world title.
Former heavyweight champion who fought Anthony Joshua vows to ‘make history’ ahead of comeback
Former unified world champion has expressed his desire to make history after completing his comeback fight this weekend. The Mexican-American is perhaps best known for causing a major upset in 2019, dethroning Anthony Joshua with a stunning seventh-round finish in New York.
Carl Froch delivers verdict on Moses Itauma’s chances of becoming champion after Hrgovic loss
Carl Froch has considered how the “mental scars” of losing to might affect ’s chances of becoming a world heavyweight champion. The 21-year-old had the opportunity to do exactly that last Saturday, only to empty his gas tank and succumb to a ninth-round stoppage at London’s O2…
Devin Haney’s 5 man hit list: “He’s a wildcard”
Bill Haney has named a five-man hit list for his son, Devin, who looks to return to action later this year. ‘The Dream’ has not fought since last November, when he became a three-division world champion by dethroning Brian Norman Jr with a unanimous decision victory.
Terence Crawford trainer ‘BoMac’ says he knows the man to beat Devin Haney
Top trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes one man at 147lbs, who is yet to even secure a world title shot, has the beating of WBO champion Devin Haney.
Chris Eubank Jr trainer sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia
Top trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes the version of that fought Chris Eubank Jr is capable of pulling off a major upset against . Eubank employed the services of BoMac ahead of his rematch with Benn, having won their first encounter by unanimous decision in April 2025.
Jaron Ennis accused of avoiding ‘the best fight at 154’: “He’s making excuses”
and promoter Eddie Hearn have been accused of swerving the “biggest fight” at 154lbs in favour of a unification match with Josh Kelly. ‘Boots’ became a two-division unified champion in June, dethroning Xander Zayas with a seventh-round stoppage for the WBO and WBA world titles.
Filip Hrgovic rates Moses Itauma’s power after surviving his best shots to win world title
Filip Hrgovic has assessed the power of Moses Itauma after absorbing his best shots, round after round, and eventually securing a remarkable come-from-behind stoppage.
Undefeated KO artist moves closer to Canelo fight after latest stoppage: “It’s going to happen”
Canelo Alvarez could be ordered to enter an immediate title defence if he emerges victorious against Christian Mbilli on October 31. The Mexican has not fought since September 2025, when he was relieved of his undisputed super-middleweight crown after losing a unanimous decision…
Oleksandr Usyk sums up Moses Itauma’s KO defeat to Filip Hrgovic
has spoken out after dramatically came up short against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday. Itauma suffered the first defeat of his professional career as he was stopped by Hrgovic in their vacant IBF heavyweight title fight at The O2 Arena in London.
Tyson Fury reacts to ‘shocking’ Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic fight
Tyson Fury has offered his thoughts on the “shocking” outcome of Moses Itauma getting stopped in nine rounds by veteran Filip Hrgovic. The pair collided at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, with Itauma looking set to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson…
Andy Ruiz Jr sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury after latest performances
Andy Ruiz Jr would give one man a “big chance” of emerging victorious if and end up colliding later this year. The two heavyweights have signed contracts to square off, yet the location has become a major talking point as both sides seemingly remain at loggerheads.
Anthony Joshua’s first boxing coach sums up his current ability following Prenga scare
a’s old amateur coach, Sean Murphy, has assessed whether ‘AJ’ still has the mental strength to compete at the top level. The 36-year-old’s mentality has been a divisive discussion point throughout his career, especially after his fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in…
Paulie Malignaggi makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s not good”
Ryan Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and Paulie Malignaggi does not believe it’s a hard fight to call.
Moses Itauma releases first statement after devastating Filip Hrgovic KO defeat
Moses Itauma has sent a message to Filip Hrgovic and fans following his defeat in London this weekend. The rising heavyweight star was dealt the first loss of his career at the O2 as he challenged for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
Filip Hrgovic delivers verdict on Moses Itauma’s ability after KO win: “Let me be honest”
Filip Hrgovic beat Moses Itauma this weekend, upsetting the odds to become Croatia’s first ever heavyweight world champion. ‘El Animal’ soaked up a tremendous amount of punishment from Itauma before seizing the moment and forcing a shock stoppage in the ninth.
Former Conor Benn opponent worried after seeing latest weight cut photo
A former world champion has considered the effect a gruelling weight cut might have on ’s performance against Ryan Garcia. The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world welterweight title.
Ryan Garcia responds to Terence Crawford backing Conor Benn to beat him
has labelled a “hater” after being told that the all-time great is favouring to pull off a sizable upset. The 28-year-old will make a first defence of his WBC title against Benn on September 12, headlining an event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
Frank Bruno reacts to Moses Itauma’s shock KO defeat to Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma suffered the first defeat of his career this weekend in London, losing to Filip Hrgovic inside nine rounds, failing to capture the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Frank Bruno, who became champion on his fourth attempt, has offered his verdict.
James Toney accuses two former world champions of ducking him
suspects he was intentionally avoided by two fellow world champions in 1993, back when he held the IBF super-middleweight title. Prior to that, the defensive wizard had become a world middleweight champion by dethroning fellow future Hall of Famer Michael Nunn with an 11th-round…
Tony Bellew sums up Moses Itauma’s performance against Filip Hrgovic in shock KO loss
suffered the first defeat of his career after coming up short against in their vacant IBF heavyweight title fight. Itauma looked to be well on his way to becoming the second youngest world heavyweight champion of all time after a quick start against Hrgovic, dropping the Croatian…
Prince Naseem Hamed sums up Moses Itauma’s performance in Hrgovic KO loss
Filip Hrgovic lost every round against Moses Itauma before capitalising on the young Brit gassing out to force a stoppage and become IBF heavyweight world champion. From ringside, British boxing icon and big Itauma fan Naseem Hamed was left ‘so surprised’.
Frank Warren reacts to Filip Hrgovic stopping Moses Itauma in huge heavyweight upset
is the new IBF heavyweight champion after an incredible come-from-behind victory against . Itauma looked to be well on the way to becoming the second youngest world heavyweight champion in history after a dominant start in his clash with the Croatian, even earning a knockdown…
Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch date and location announced
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will renew their rivalry later this year with their heavyweight world title rematch now officially announced. The British pair first met in May at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, where Dubois survived two early knockdowns before gradually taking…
Paulie Malignaggi sums up Canelo’s chances of winning Christian Mbilli comeback fight
Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi has highlighted an area of weakness that could see fall glaringly short against Christian Mbilli. The two super-middleweights will square off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31, with Alvarez having not fought since his unanimous…
Tim Bradley says Teofimo Lopez must take one fight next: “It’s his time”
Timothy Bradley has urged Teofimo Lopez to face one man after dethroning Rolando Romero for the WBA welterweight strap. ‘The Takeover’ became a three-division world champion last weekend, claiming a majority decision victory over ‘Rolly’ in his first outing at 147lbs.
Top heavyweight who sparred Hrgovic says Moses Itauma gets ‘whooped’ tonight in London
Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his professional career tonight in London when he takes on Filip Hrgovic, and one heavyweight contender who knows the Croatian well is backing him to spring the upset.
Derek Chisora delivers cautionary verdict on Itauma vs Hrgovic: “This is not a one way fight”
Derek Chisora believes his fellow heavyweight veteran, Filip Hrgovic, is capable of pulling off a considerable upset against Moses Itauma. The pair will collide at London’s O2 Arena this evening, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike…
Tony Bellew sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Moses Itauma
Tony Bellew has assessed Filip Hrgovic’s chances of pulling off a sizable upset against , similar to how Joe Joyce stopped in their crossroads encounter.
Dave Allen changes his Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic prediction last minute: “That worries me”
After seeing his former opponent step on the scales, Dave Allen believes Filip Hrgovic will approach the Moses Itauma fight differently to how he had previously imagined.
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn live scorecard and fight result
Ryan Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight world title tonight when he faces Conor Benn in a major Las Vegas showdown at the T-Mobile Arena.
Prince Naseem Hamed compares Moses Itauma and Tyson Fury: “He’s a million times better”
When asked to compare British heavyweights and , Prince Naseem Hamed said that one man is simply “on another level”. With both at vastly different stages of their careers, it is difficult to determine whether one of them was, is, or will be “a million times better” than the…
Jai Opetaia vs Noel Mikaelian live scorecard and fight result
Jai Opetaia looks to strengthen his claim as the leading cruiserweight in the world tonight when he faces WBC champion Noel Mikaelian in a major title clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Teofimo Lopez legal team working on bypassing ordered fight
‘s manager Keith Connolly has revealed that he is legally pursuing an opportunity for the newly-crowned WBA champion to circumvent his mandatory duty.
Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney targeted by KO artist former world champion
and are looking towards separate unification bouts, but there is one former world champion that is in hot pursuit of a challenge for both men’s titles, believing that the duo will ultimately have ‘no choice but to fight him’.
Tyson Fury ranks two of his opponents in the top 10 punchers in heavyweight history
While unsurprisingly naming Deontay Wilder as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history, included another former opponent in his version of the all-time top 10.
Canelo Alvarez targeted by undefeated KO artist: “The world will see what happens”
has been called out by a top super-middleweight contender ahead of his world title shot against Christian Mbilli. The 36-year-old has not fought since last September, back when he lost his undisputed crown via a unanimous decision verdict against Terence Crawford.
Frank Warren reacts to Hrgovic slapping Moses Itauma at final face off
Tensions boiled over between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic when they came face-to-face for the final time before stepping through the ropes in London this weekend.
Ryan Garcia sets sights on one man after Conor Benn: “I’ll beat the brakes off him”
hopes to face one of his long-time rivals after fighting Conor Benn, insisting that he would make the perceived challenge “look very easy”. First, the 28-year-old must defend his WBC title against Benn, headlining an event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12.
Eddie Hearn names the ‘old’ heavyweight who will test Moses Itauma more than Filip Hrgovic can
Eddie Hearn believes ’s true introduction to world level will not come against Filip Hrgovic, but rather a savvy veteran who has recently restored his ‘bogeyman’ reputation.
Sam Noakes eyes world title fight against William Zepeda after Berinchyk test
The phrase ‘styles make fights’ gets bandied around so frequently that most of us are probably sick and tired of hearing it. In the context of a potential clash between and William Zepeda, however, there is surely no better slogan to use.
Teofimo Lopez makes final decision on Rolly Romero rematch after voluntary title shot
has offered his thoughts on a rematch with after dethroning ‘Rolly’ with a majority decision victory last weekend. Despite what the scorecards might suggest, it was a largely convincing performance that saw ‘The Takeover’ become a three-division world champion in Las Vegas.
Tyson Fury weighs in on Oleksandr Usyk or Muhammad Ali GOAT debate
has outlined the complications with comparing fighters from different eras, such as and , and deciding who was superior. For most, it would be easy enough to say that Ali was a more complete heavyweight, or at least proved himself against a generally higher calibre of opposition.
Tony Bellew names the greatest boxing victory of all time: “You can’t understand the magnitude”
Former WBC cruiserweight champion has revealed what he believes to have been the greatest win in the history of boxing. Boxing has played host to some of sport’s most iconic moments, with the days of Muhammad Ali, ‘The Four Kings’ and then the rise and fall of Mike Tyson sticking…
Dave Allen tells all on Filip Hrgovic’s KO power ahead of Moses Itauma world title fight
While rating Filip Hrgovic as the third-best heavyweight on his record, Dave Allen has assessed the Croatian’s power ahead of his world title challenge against Moses Itauma.
Jermall Charlo delivers verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “I’m not with him”
and will lock horns in two weeks in a battle for Garcia’s WBC welterweight world title, and two-division world champion Jermall Charlo has shared his verdict on the contest.
Former Canelo sparring partner makes honest preditcion for Mbilli comeback fight
is planning on regaining his WBC super-middleweight world title when he returns to action against Christian Mbilli in October, and one of the Mexican superstar’s former sparring partners has offered his verdict on the bout.
Teofimo Lopez delivers verdict on potential Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson fight
has shunned a move up to welterweight this year, but one man who could be able tempt him up to 147lbs is legendary eight-division world champion, . Now, former opponent, , has offered his thoughts on a potential fight between the pair.
Mikey Garcia predicts Gervonta Davis vs Lomachenko: “Nobody beats him at his best”
Both and Vasily Lomachenko are planning on making their ring returns in the coming months and could possibly collide down the line, and four-division world champion Mikey Garcia has laid out his prediction for that potential scrap.
Tony Bellew makes knockout prediction for Usyk vs Deontay Wilder: “He’ll stop him early”
could take on in a career finale, and former WBC cruiserweight world champion and opponent of Usyk’s, Tony Bellew, has cast his verdict on that proposed clash.
Canelo called out by returning former champion with personal vendetta to settle: “I want that fight”
challenges for Christian Mbilli’s WBC title in October, but despite that scheduled bout, there is a new potential opponent calling for a shot at the Mexican superstar, with a personal vendetta to settle.
Shawn Porter addresses Terence Crawford comeback rumours after new training footage
Recent training footage of has sparked rumours that the pound-for-pound superstar could be planning a comeback. Fellow former welterweight champion Shawn Porter has now weighed in.
Ryan Garcia disagrees with the Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez result: “His face was clean”
became a three-division world champion as he dethroned to capture the WBA welterweight title last week, but fellow welterweight world champion has admitted that he disagrees with the result of the fight.
Mike Tyson makes it clear where Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua should take place: “They’ll sell it out”
The location of and ’s much-reported showdown continues to cause a stir in the world of boxing, and heavyweight icon has shared his thoughts on where the clash should take place.
Tony Bellew’s final verdict on Moses Itauma vs Flilip Hrgovic: “He might have to get off the floor”
On Saturday, seeks to make history by defeating and capturing the IBF heavyweight title at the age of just 21 years old, and former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has offered his final thoughts on the contest.
“That is what’s going to happen”: Frank Warren confident where Fury vs Joshua will take place
The clock is well and truly ticking as fight fans await confirmation of where Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally collide. Fury and Joshua’s long-awaited showdown was all but confirmed when both men won their respective warm-up bouts, despite each of them somewhat…
Carl Froch picks a winner in prime Roy Jones Jr vs Andre Ward: “He gets the job done”
Roy Jones Jr is deemed by many to have been unbeatable when at his best, but three-time super-middleweight world champion, Carl Froch, has now offered his thoughts on whether ‘Captain Hook’ could have done what he couldn’t and defeat Andre Ward.
Carl Froch predicts prime David Haye vs Anthony Joshua: “His explosive power wins it”
Hall of Famer has considered the outcome of a hypothetical all-British heavyweight clash between and . ‘The Hayemaker’ had actually called out Joshua on multiple occasions in 2016, only to lose his domestic dustup with Tony Bellew the following year.
Teddy Atlas disagrees with Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez scorecards
became a three-division world champion when he overcame Rolando Romero last weekend to capture the WBA welterweight title, and well-regarded trainer, commentator and fight analyst Teddy Atlas has publicly declared his disapproval of the scoring in the contest.
Sebastian Fundora’s world title defence against unbeaten challenger announced
Sebastian Fundora will make the next defence of his WBC super-welterweight world title on October 17. Fundora has held the WBC belt since defeating Tim Tszyu by split decision in March 2024.
Ryan Garcia says one man stands above all others as the best welterweight of all time
has revealed which welterweight legend he would back to come out on top against all others. Garcia is now a welterweight star in his own right, after winning the WBC welterweight title back in February with a unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios.
Tyson Fury’s back up plan confirmed if Anthony Joshua fight collapses
Despite both signing contracts earlier this year, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are yet to confirm their all-British heavyweight super fight. Fury beat Maurisz Wach in Thailand and ‘AJ’ beat Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia to tee up the showdown.
Teofimo Lopez picks winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney: “I think he beats him”
bounced back from defeat to to capture a welterweight world title last weekend, and now Lopez has predicted how Stevenson would fare against his newfound welterweight rival and fellow 147lb champion, .
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic PPV card suffers last-minute change of opponent
This weekend, Moses Itauma headlines on pay-per-view as he collides with Filip Hrgovic in a battle for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Just three days out from fight night, the undercard has seen a last-minute change of opponent.
David Haye predicts Moses Itauma vs ‘world class’ Filip Hrgovic: “He’s more than a banana skin”
has issued a hint of caution ahead of ‘s clash with Filip Hrgovic on Saturday. Itauma will be looking to follow in Haye’s footsteps by becoming a world heavyweight champion from the UK when he faces Hrgovic for the vacant IBF title at The O2 Arena in London.
Former heavyweight champion with most first round KOs in history in talks to face Tommy Fury: “Don’t get scared”
could be about to take on a former world heavyweight champion in his next fight. After making his professional debut back in 2018, Fury has gone down the influencer boxing route in recent times, having two notable fights against Jake Paul and KSI in 2023, before a clash with…
Derek Chisora snubs Deontay Wilder when naming the hardest puncher he’s faced in 50 fights
has faced a who’s who of heavyweights over his two decades in the sport, and recently named the man who hit him hardest. Chisora made his professional debut back in 2007 and moved 14 fights undefeated before losing to in a British title fight.
Evander Holyfield admits there is one current fighter he’s not sure he could’ve beaten
believes there is one active fighter that even he may have struggled against. Holyfield is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, having began his career in the cruiserweight division and becoming undisputed.
Tim Tszyu makes it clear who he wants next after sending Errol Spence Jr into retirement
scored a career-best win as he put an end to the tremendous career of former unified welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr last month, and now the Australian has made it clear who he wants next.
Shakur Stevenson says one former lightweight champion is ‘the most underrated boxer of all time’
has offered a somewhat surprising selection for the most underrated fighter of all time. Stevenson has claimed world honours at featherweight, super-featherweight, lightweight and now super-lightweight, becoming boxing’s third-youngest four-division world champion.
Former heavyweight champion who fought Lennox Lewis twice says he can ‘make history’ with comeback at 53
Whilst all attention is on Moses Itauma potentially becoming boxing’s second-youngest heavyweight world champion on Saturday, one former ruler is focused on breaking records at the other end of the spectrum ahead of his comeback.
WBO makes final decision on Emanuel Navarrete vs O’Shaquie Foster unification fight request
One of the fights of the year between Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster may now be on the horizon. Navarrete bounced back from an underwhelming no-contest against Charly Suarez to knock out Eduardo Nunez and unify the WBO and IBF super-featherweight world titles in a…
Chantelle Cameron explains why Katie Taylor defeat has made her ‘dangerous’ ahead of Mayer fight
Having achieved undisputed glory, feels as if she is now playing with house money. Or at least, there is far less pressure as she approaches her showdown with Mikaela Mayer this Saturday.
Hall of Fame legend says Terence Crawford couldn’t compete in his era: “I’m being real”
has been praised as a generational great following his retirement, but one Hall of Fame legend believes ‘Bud’ would not have had such success if he had competed in his era.
Former Arsenal and Tottenham footballers to fight in major charity boxing event
A number of former football stars to have played for clubs such as Arsenal and Tottenham are set to step into the ring for another major charity event.
Chris Eubank Jr set to face a former world champion in comeback fight
has vowed to return to the ring despite calls for him to retire after his most recent performance, and now, it seems as though he will likely face a British former world champion in his comeback.
Derek Chisora names the best he faced after sharing the ring with Tyson Fury, Usyk and Klitschko
After 50 professional bouts, heavyweight veteran has reflected on his near two-decade long career and revealed who was better between , and Vitali Klitschko when he boxed them.
Billy Joe Saunders picks a winner in Usyk vs Moses Itauma: “I don’t give anyone a chance against him”
is against seeing a heavyweight clash between and , purely for the reason that he feels one man would be at a sizable disadvantage. Before anything else, Itauma must first complete his assignment against Filip Hrgovic, who he faces this Saturday for the vacant IBF title.
Adam Azim set to challenge for world title as two-fight plan emerges
has been tipped for the top since his professional debut, and now ‘The Assassin’ is gearing up to challenge for his first world title, with a shot at super-lightweight honours on the horizon.
Teofimo Lopez must face one man next after Romero win or risk being stripped of his world title
Teofimo Lopez could soon be ordered to face his mandatory challenger after dethroning Rolando Romero with a majority decision victory last weekend.
“I’m going to beat him”: Undefeated world champion says he is the man to defeat Shakur Stevenson
A world champion has expressed his “big belief” in defeating , who is still yet to announce an opponent for his Zuffa Boxing debut. The 29-year-old inked a multi-fight deal with Dana White’s promotional outfit earlier this year, coming off a unanimous decision victory over…
David Benavidez u-turns on heavyweight mega fight: “Let’s make it”
After David Benavidez’s stellar debut in the cruiserweight ranks this year, some in the sport started to believe that he could handle a heavyweight move immediately.
Champion who retired after facing Canelo says nobody would cause him issues ahead of potential return
A former world champion who shared the ring with could be about to make a dramatic comeback to the sport. Canelo has spent the past few years campaigning at 168lbs, where he became a two-time undisputed super-middleweight champion after overcoming a number of the other…
Robert Garcia sums up David Benavidez’s chances of beating Usyk at heavyweight
A fight between and seemed an extremely unlikely affair a couple of years ago but now rumblings continue over it potentially happening. Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion in May 2024, at which point Benavidez had never even competed above the super-middleweight division.
Tim Bradley delivers verdict on Rolly Romero’s performance in Teofimo Lopez defeat
Tim Bradley has questioned Rolando Romero’s fighter-trainer relationship with Ismael Salas following his majority decision defeat to Teofimo Lopez this past weekend.
“Let’s make the fight”: Usyk targeted for final fight by undefeated three weight world champion
could soon be in talks with an alternative opponent to , who was previously highlighted as a likely option for the Ukrainian’s next outing. The 39-year-old vacated his three heavyweight titles in June, while also announcing that he will enter one more fight before retiring from…
Joe Joyce predicts Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic after sharing the ring with both: “Another level”
Having previously sparred and lost to , heavyweight veteran Joe Joyce has considered how their upcoming showdown might unfold. The pair will collide at London’s O2 Arena this Saturday, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson…
Longest reigning cruiserweight champion ever says one American heavyweight would’ve beaten Usyk
The longest-reigning cruiserweight champion of all time has backed one of the most formidable heavyweight punchers in history to defeat . While having maintained an unblemished record throughout his 25-fight career, there is no guarantee that Usyk would have achieved the same…
Billy Joe Saunders sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury
Former two-weight world champion believes one heavyweight has the upper hand in a “battle of the old man” between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Undefeated heavyweight with 100% knockout ratio added to Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic card
Before and take centre stage at London’s O2 Arena, two unbeaten heavyweights – with a combined record of 38-0 (36 KOs) – will collide in a finely-poised matchup this Saturday.
Johnny Nelson sums up Anthony Joshua’s current ability ahead of Tyson Fury fight
’s supposed ‘warm-up’ fight against Kristian Prenga almost cost him a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, and former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson has offered his thoughts on ‘AJ’s current form.
Eddie Hearn says there is only one way Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury won’t happen
Eddie Hearn has provided another update on the long-running saga surrounding the and fight. Last month it appeared that all hurdles had been cleared for Fury and Joshua to finally meet when they each came through their respective warm-up bouts, but now there still remains…
Ryan Garcia predicts prime welterweight battle between Tommy Hearns and Floyd Mayweather
has revealed who he thinks would have come out on top in a fantasy welterweight match-up between Tommy Hearns and Floyd Mayweather. Hearns and Mayweather are both regarded as two of the best fighters of the past 40 years, and each know what it is like to win world titles in…
Teofimo Lopez makes it clear who he wants next after beating Rolly Romero for WBA welterweight title
already has his next target in mind following his victory over Rolly Romero. Lopez claimed the WBA welterweight title with a majority decision win over Romero at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, becoming a three-division world champion in the process.
Shakur Stevenson sums up Rolly Romero after losing his world title to Teofimo Lopez
defeated to win the WBA welterweight title on Saturday and now has shared his reaction. Lopez appeared to be in control for the majority of the bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, though the scorecards had it much closer than people expected, with ‘The Takeover’ only getting…
Teofimo Lopez sums up Rolly Romero’s power after surviving thunderous right hand
Teofimo Lopez beat Rolando Romero over twelve in Las Vegas this weekend to become WBA welterweight world champion. The PBC main event failed to catch fire, with Lopez banking rounds through activity and accuracy while ‘Rolly’ – who was upgraded to full WBA champion last year …
Former Mike Tyson trainer Teddy Atlas delivers honest comparison to Moses Itauma: “He can do more”
has drawn comparisons to in the early days of his professional career, but Teddy Atlas, the former trainer of the once ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’, has now admitted that Itauma ‘can do more things’ than the two-time heavyweight world champion.
Shane Fury shares honest feelings on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua taking place in the US
An official announcement for ’s long-awaited showdown with is being held up by a dispute over the location. To the disappointment of British fight fans, those financing the event are keen for it to take place stateside at Madison Square Garden.
Billy Joe Saunders predicts Chris Eubank Jr vs Kell Brook as comeback confirmed: “He beats him”
Former two-weight world champion has offered his thoughts on a mooted clash between and . There has been mounting speculation since Brook, a former world champion himself, announced earlier this month that he will make a comeback to professional boxing.
Carl Froch delivers KO verdict on Moses Itauma vs ‘menace’ Filip Hrgovic
has offered his prediction for vs while, at the same time, considering whether a win for either man would surpass Anthony Joshua’s title-winning effort in 2016.
Former world champion admits he shouldn’t have fought Shakur Stevenson when he did
A former world champion has reflected on the timing of his showdown with , believing that he should have fought the slick southpaw in 2023. Stevenson is widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and that was evident back in January when he defeated…
Shakur Stevenson names the American heavyweight who would have beaten Usyk
considers to be one of the most “skilful” heavyweights of all time, only to come off second best in a compelling fantasy showdown. The 39-year-old seems on the verge of retirement but, even now, is widely regarded as the top dog and most accomplished fighter of his division.
Adrien Broner predicts prime Manny Pacquiao vs Terence Crawford: “He’s got power”
Having previously fought and lost to Manny Pacquiao, Adrien Broner has considered how his former foe would fare in a prime-for-prime battle with Terence Crawford.
Heavyweight wants Usyk to train him for comeback ‘fight of the century’ against Rico Verhoeven
was shockingly pushed to the brink by Rico Verhoeven in May, but whilst it seems a rematch will never take place, Usyk could find himself tasked with Verhoeven in a different way, with one heavyweight hoping the Ukrainian will train him to face the kickboxing legend.
Eddie Hearn responds to Tyson Fury saying Anthony Joshua ‘has pulled out of the fight’
Eddie Hearn has addressed Tyson Fury’s accusations that Anthony Joshua is attempting to pull out of their long-awaited domestic dustup. While having signed separate deals to square off in November, it would appear that both ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘AJ’ have agreed to different…
Zab Judah makes final Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez prediction: “He’s been KOing sparring partners”
has made a bold prediction ahead of tonight’s world title battle between and . Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Lopez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this evening, competing for the first time since his unanimous decision victory over Ryan Garcia in May 2025.
Antonio Tarver picks his Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez winner: “He has the attributes to beat him”
Former undisputed champion has considered the keys to victory, while also offering a prediction, for both Teofimo Lopez and Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
Shawn Porter delivers verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after sparring the Brit: “It’ll affect him”
Having previously shared rounds of sparring with Conor Benn, former world champion Shawn Porter has considered whether ‘The Destroyer’ can perform to a high standard at 147lbs against Ryan Garcia.
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua has been finished since facing one heavyweight: “You never recovered”
has berated for being “mentally weak” and “gun-shy”, especially since having his vulnerability exposed by one particular heavyweight. The two Brits have signed separate contracts to square off in November, only for a proposed change of location to put their long-awaited showdown…
Daniel Dubois delivers final verdict on ‘animal’ Filip Hrgovic vs Moses Itauma after facing Hrgovic
Having previously shared the ring with , WBO world champion looks forward to seeing whether can tame ‘El Animal’. The pair are approaching their O2 Arena clash next Saturday, bidding to claim the vacant IBF title which, along with two other belts, was relinquished by in June.
Hamzah Sheeraz admits he may vacate world title rather than face mandatory challenger
became the WBO super-middleweight champion back in May, but the towering Berkshire-born knockout artist has now admitted that he could soon vacate his world title rather than face his newly-anointed mandatory challenger. Sheeraz knocked out Alem Begic on the Oleksandr Usyk vs.
Moses Itauma fight against fellow British KO artist now ‘inevitable’
is unlikely to be short of options, much less a domestic rival, if he emerges victorious against Filip Hrgovic on August 29. The two heavyweights will square off at London’s O2 Arena, contesting the vacant IBF title which, among two other belts, was relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk…
Tim Bradley makes final prediction for Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez ‘mismatch’
Tim Bradley anticipates a one-sided beatdown when Rolando Romero defends his WBA title against Teofimo Lopez this weekend. The pair will collide at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, with ‘Rolly’ making a first defence of his world title after being elevated from ‘regular’ to full…
Dmitry Bivol ordered to purse bids for fight against former world champion
Dmitry Bivol’s next world title defence is heading to purse bids after talks with former super-middleweight champion Callum Smith failed to produce an agreement.
Usyk says one welterweight champion would’ve beaten Mayweather, Leonard and Robinson
doubts that , or even would have been able to defeat a fellow all-time great. Of the three, many would say that Robinson was the most accomplished, given his victories over 10 eventual Hall of Famers including Jake LaMotta and Randolph Turpin.
Shakur Stevenson makes final Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez prediction: “He can make him look silly”
is unsure that has taken enough accountability to right the wrongs of his last performance and dethrone Rolando Romero. The 29-year-old will attempt to become a three-weight world champion this weekend, having previously cemented himself as the top dog at 135 and 140lbs.
Evander Holyfield names the knockout artist who could’ve beaten Oleksandr Usyk
was unsure who to favour in a fantasy showdown between and one of his former rivals. Like Holyfield, Usyk became the consensus top dog at 200lbs before moving up to heavyweight and, once again, cementing himself as the very best.
Josh Taylor predicts upset in Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: “He punches hard”
Having lost a unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez in 2023, Josh Taylor has considered how his former foe will fare against Rolando Romero this weekend.
Former world champion who fought Canelo set to make ring return against unbeaten opponent
Former world champion is scheduled to return to action after having not fought since his points defeat to Aaron McKenna in April 2025. The Liverpudlian claimed his WBO super-welterweight title in 2015, before making two defences and suffering a ninth-round stoppage defeat to…
Tony Bellew names the most ruthless boxer of all time: “I’ve never seen anything like him”
has named one heavyweight as the most ruthless fighter of all time: a complete package when it comes to speed, movement and ferocity. When discussing the sport’s most vicious fighters, many will instantly name Roberto Duran, who not only became a four-weight world champion but is…
Tyson Fury: It no longer looks like the Anthony Joshua fight will happen
The planned fight between and could once again be about to fall by the wayside. Fury and Joshua had been expected to finally meet in November, but issues surrounding the location for the bout means that it is still yet to be formally agreed.
Shane Fury admits Tyson Fury should stay well clear of one heavyweight: “He’s the last man I’d want”
Shane Fury has admitted that he would not be entirely confident in seeing his brother, Tyson, step through the ropes and face one of boxing’s fastest-rising stars.
Conor Benn gives honest response to accusations that he can’t make weight for Ryan Garcia fight
has addressed ’s suspicion that he “can’t make weight” ahead of their showdown on September 12. The pair will collide in a welterweight encounter at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world title.
Billy Joe Saunders sees only one winner in Moses Itauma vs Daniel Dubois: “He’s got no chance”
is hoping to become IBF heavyweight champion when he faces Filip Hrgovic next week, and ahead of that bout, Billy Joe Saunders has predicted how the 21-year-old would fare in a possible unification clash with WBO titleholder .
James Toney makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after watching Garcia train
will make a first career world title defence when he takes on next month, and after watching the Californian train, three-division world champion has made his prediction for the contest.
Peter Fury sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia to become world champion
and go toe-to-toe for the WBC welterweight title in one of the highest profile bouts of the year next month, and esteemed British boxing trainer Peter Fury has offered his thoughts on the contest.
Shawn Porter delivers honest verdict on Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: “He’ll force him to fight back”
challenges for ’s WBA welterweight title this weekend, and ahead of the action, two-time welterweight world champion has revealed his fight prediction.
Naoya Inoue releases statement on Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight: “Next year will be full of challenges”
has been linked to a fight with fellow multi-divisional world champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez over the past few months, and as hype surrounding that clash builds, Inoue has taken to social media to provide an update.
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez responds to Gervonta Davis call out for fight requiring four division jump
Gervonta Davis’ return date remains unknown but he may have an opponent in mind for when he does after recently calling out , and now ‘Bam’s response has been shared.
Ryan Garcia names the man to beat Shakur Stevenson: “I’m siding with him”
has named the fighter that he believes can put an end to ’s 25-fight undefeated record. Stevenson stepped up in weight to dominate Teofimo Lopez and claim the WBO super-lightweight title back in January, fully intending on returning to his natural lightweight division during the…
Former Anthony Joshua trainer Robert Garcia sums up AJ’s KO power
Boxing fans have branded as one of the most fierce knockout artists since the turn of the millennium, with ‘AJ’ having won by stoppage in all but three of his 30 career victories to date, and now his former trainer Robert Garcia has summed up his power.
Lennox Lewis names the top 3 British fighters from the last 25 years
is hailed as one of the greatest British fighters of all time, but when asked to name the top three Britons of the last 25 years, ‘The Lion’ made some notable omissions.
Billy Joe Saunders says young star is the best fighter since Muhammad Ali
has hailed the speed and versatility of a rising star who he views as the “best I’ve seen” since . Many would regard Ali as the greatest heavyweight of all time, or at least place him in the same conversation as Joe Louis and Lennox Lewis, for instance.
Carl Froch honestly rates Joe Calzaghe’s boxing ability out of 10
has rated the ability, rather than achievements, of , who many would consider to be the greatest British fighter of all time. The Welshman made a super-middleweight record of 21 consecutive world title defences, ending his dominant 10-year reign with a unanimous decision victory…
Canelo warned that Terence Crawford’s training partner is coming to ‘clean him up’
A rising member of Team Crawford is expected to be “sitting ringside, licking his chops”, when Canelo Alvarez squares off with WBC champion Christian Mbilli.
David Benavidez new two-fight plan emerges ending with the clash all fans want to see
is set to enter at least two further cruiserweight assignments, starting with a defence of his unified crown this December. The 29-year-old became a three-division world champion in May, dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with a vicious sixth-round finish for the WBO and WBA 200lb…
James Toney predicts Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: “Too big, too strong”
James Toney has assessed whether the perceived size and strength advantages of will see him retain his world title against . Romero became the WBA ‘Regular’ champion in May 2025, producing a calculated performance that saw him drop and unanimously outpoint Ryan Garcia.
Billy Joe Saunders names the only fight that could bring him out of retirement
Former world champion is open to staging a comeback fight, but only if it happens to be against an old domestic foe. The slick southpaw last competed in 2021 after losing his WBO super-middleweight title via an eighth-round stoppage defeat to Canelo Alvarez.
Johnny Fisher’s opponent finally confirmed for Zuffa Boxing London debut
now knows who he will be taking on when he makes his Zuffa Boxing debut next month. Fisher has competed under the Matchroom Boxing banner in his professional career to date, notably having two fights with Dave Allen in the past 18 months, narrowly winning the first by split…
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s team responds to Naoya Inoue setting strict deadline for super fight
Robert Garcia, the trainer and manager of Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, has expressed his annoyance with a lack of communication from Team Nayoa Inoue.
Hamzah Sheeraz speaks out on ‘disgraceful’ order for next world title fight: “Corruption”
Following the WBO’s decision to name its mandatory challenger at 168lbs, has alleged that “corruption” and “ulterior motives” could be at play.
Mike Tyson makes Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He’s getting better”
Contrary to the vast majority of predictions, it seems, is unsure that vs ends inside the scheduled 12-round distance. The pair will headline an event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC title.
Peter Fury delivers final verdict on Moses Itauma vs Hgrovic: “That could be a big problem”
is set to take on in a clash for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title next weekend and now esteemed British boxing trainer Peter Fury has offered his final verdict for the fight.
James Toney predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua mega fight: “He’s more athletic”
and are expected to collide with one another later this year, and three three-division world champion has shared his thoughts on the fight. While he may be older and recently retired, it is Fury who fight fans seem to believe has more left in the tank ahead of a long-awaited…
Teofimo Lopez confronts his father over corner work in Shakur Stevenson defeat
has criticised his father for showing a lack of competence during his unanimous decision defeat to Shakur Stevenson. ‘The Takeover’ was handily outboxed and dethroned by Stevenson in January, winning just one round as his opponent became a four-division world champion at 140lbs.
Teofimo Lopez sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia to become champion
is making the first defence of his WBC welterweight title when he takes on next month, and two-division world champion Teofimo Lopez has shared his thoughts on the fight.
Shakur Stevenson’s achievements dismissed by US all-time great: “What has he done?”
A three-division world champion has dismissed the accomplishments of and told him what he must do in order to become the pound-for-pound king.
Terence Crawford’s trainer BoMac addresses comeback rumours after new training footage
‘s longtime trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has responded to speculation that ‘Bud’ will return to the ring. Crawford hung up the gloves in December following his monumental victory over Canelo Alvarez three months earlier, retiring with a perfect 42-0 record and as a…
Carl Froch says he would beat Canelo and Crawford but lose to another 168 legend
is praised as one of the best British fighters of all time, but when ‘The Cobra’ was quizzed on which fellow super-middleweights he could have beaten, there was one former world champion that he feared would be ‘too fast for him’.
Teddy Atlas picks a winner in Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez world title fight
and are set to square off on Saturday in a battle for the WBA welterweight title, and esteemed trainer and fight analyst Teddy Atlas has provided his prediction for the fight.
Ryan Garcia addresses Conor Benn weight concerns less than four weeks out from fight night
and are scheduled to square off next month, and ‘King Ry’ has reacted to news that this will be the Briton’s final bout at welterweight, following a difficult weight cut.
Former undisputed champion says he is fighting Tim Tszyu next: “We’re working on the location”
scored a career-best win over Errol Spence Jr last time out, and now it seems as though the Aussie will take on another tough assignment, with a showdown against a former undisputed world champion supposedly in the works.
Tyson Fury speaks out after concerns that location dispute could derail Anthony Joshua fight
Tyson Fury has addressed fans with a positive message as they wait for an announcement concerning his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua.
British boxing icon says Anthony Joshua’s punch resistance is gone: “The wind blows and your legs go”
is set to take on later this year but, following his performance against Kristian Prenga last month, one British boxing legend has declared that his ‘punch resistance has clearly gone’.
Carl Froch predicts prime David Haye vs Daniel Dubois: “He beats him every day”
became the UK’s latest two-time heavyweight ruler when he halted Fabio Wardley back in May, and now four-time super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch has predicted how the 28-year-old would fare against a prime .
Josh Taylor sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury now
Former undisputed super-lightweight world champion Josh Taylor has offered his thoughts on ’s chances of defeating . Fury returned to the ring and scored a first stoppage win in almost four years as he halted Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in an unusually low-profile bout in…
Former heavyweight champion who beat Lennox Lewis will now return in September after 12 years out
suffered defeat just twice in his legendary career, and while he may have avenged both of those losses, one of the two men to have trumped ‘The Lion’ is set to return to action next month.
Marco Antonio Barrera names the top 5 greatest Mexican fighters of all time
Mexico is home to some of the greatest fighters to have graced the sport of boxing, and now three-division world champion Marco Antonio Barrera has shared his list of the top five Mexican fighters of all time.
James Toney snubs Usyk, Stevenson and Inoue when naming the best fighter in the world
The position of pound-for-pound number one has become much more open during 2026, but James Toney offered a left-field selection when asked to name his pound-for-pound king, overlooking each of Naoya Inoue, Oleksandr Usyk and Shakur Stevenson.
David Price makes new Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic prediction: “He hasn’t been hit properly”
collides with in a showdown for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title next week, and ahead of the action, former British heavyweight champion David Price has offered his thoughts.
Undefeated British heavyweight added to Itauma vs Hrgovic undercardcard
There has been a late addition to the vs. card later this month after an unbeaten British heavyweight was added to the bill in an interesting showdown with a world-ranked contender.
World champion says ‘juice heads’ Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn ducked him: “I could end them”
and are set to collide in three weeks’ time, but there is one reigning world champion who claims that both men have swerved him. Benn tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug named Clomifene ahead of a grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr in September 2022, which was…
Terence Crawford doubles down on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “I got him”
Next month, will go toe-to-toe with in the first defence of his WBC welterweight title, and now former pound-for-pound king has doubled down on his prediction for the clash.
Episode 140: Northern League midfield marauders, Manchester Hunter & guest Dominic Shaw
Sitting down carefully due to their gummy clusters, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about.
Episode 139: England’s Two-One Show and 14 stitches for Jimmy Greaves
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss World Cup Might Have Beens, from Garrincha’s Mynah bird to Columbian calamity via a Cruyff about turn and Greavsie’s woe.
Filip Hrgovic vows to ‘stop Moses Itauma’ and then ‘end’ another British heavyweight
is set to face off with in a clash for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title next weekend – and the Croatian already knows who he wants to take on in his first fight as champion.
Hamzah Sheeraz called out for all-British stadium fight: “That would be huge”
Hamzah Sheeraz has been called out for a “huge” British stadium showdown, but only if he retains his WBO title by the time next summer rolls around.
Frank Warren addresses the one thing that may see Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua cancelled
Frank Warren believes that Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn must accept a new deal, otherwise the long-awaited Tyson Fury fight may never take place.
Shakur Stevenson accused of potentially ‘ducking’ unbeaten champion: “What other fight is there?”
Shakur Stevenson has been urged to face a “bigger and stronger” version of William Zepeda, who arguably gave the slick southpaw his toughest fight in July 2025.
Canelo called out by undefeated former champion moving up to super-middleweight: “Get ready”
could be presented with an immediate unification match if he proves successful against WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli. The Mexican has not fought since losing his undisputed crown to Terence Crawford, who produced a masterful performance to unanimously outpoint…
Carl Froch says one welterweight champion would’ve ended Terence Crawford’s unbeaten run
faced and defeated 42 different opponents during a 17-year career, but super-middleweight icon believes that there is one welterweight who would have put an end to Crawford’s unbeaten streak if they were to meet in their primes.
Conor Benn picks a winner in prime Oscar De La Hoya vs Terence Crawford
has been hailed by many as the best fighter of this generation following his retirement, and now WBC welterweight title hopeful has shared how he thinks ‘Bud’ would have fared against six-division world champion .
Dubois trainer Don Charles sums up Hrgovic’s chances of beating Moses Itauma
Daniel Dubois’ head coach, Don Charles, has assessed the likelihood of a Filip Hrgovic victory when he faces heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma. The two highly-ranked contenders will square off at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, bidding to claim Oleksandr Usyk’s old IBF title.
Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev says one fight is now ‘inevitable’: “Of course we’re interested”
With Moses Itauma fighting Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF strap on August 29, suspects his next heavyweight title defence is practically set in stone.
Dmitry Bivol’s most likely comeback fight no longer Artur Beterbiev trilogy
According to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, unified light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is likely to pivot away from a mooted rubber match with Artur Beterbiev.
Terence Crawford trainer BoMac responds to Jaron Ennis saying ‘Bud’ is ‘easy work’
was in hot pursuit of a showdown with before the latter hung up the gloves, and now Crawford’s trainer Brian McIntyre has responded after ‘Boots’ labelled his charge ‘easy work’.
Zuffa Boxing cuts ties with former world champion after just one defeat
Former world champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk has been left between a rock and a hard place afterhis promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing has been terminated.
Top trainer Robert Garcia sums up Terence Crawford’s chances of beating prime Pacquiao
Top trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia has considered the outcome of a fantasy showdown between Terence Crawford and Manny Pacquiao.
Carl Froch sums up his feelings on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury taking place in the US
The debate as to where and ’s long-awaited grudge match should take place is continuing to rage on, and has made his feelings on the matter clear.
Katie Taylor names the top 5 best female fighters
has named her top five fighters in women’s boxing as she approaches her last dance at Croke Park, Dublin, on September 5. The 40-year-old has crafted an illustrious career and is now bidding to become a three-time undisputed champion, taking on Flora Pili for all four major…
Filip Hrgovic admits there is one thing he fears about facing Moses Itauma
Filip Hrgovic has revealed one area of weakness that could make him vulnerable to a stoppage defeat when he faces Moses Itauma. The two heavyweights will square off for the vacant IBF title on August 29, headlining a Queensberry Promotions pay-per-view show at London’s O2 Arena.
Teddy Atlas says Usyk has the chance to do something Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis couldn’t
Hall of Fame trainer and analyst Teddy Atlas has urged Oleksandr Usyk to end his career in a contrasting fashion to those of Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis.
“He was never going to fight me”: Devin Haney accused of using champion as a ‘decoy’
had been expected to take on Keyshawn Davis in October, until the latter withdrew from the contest, and Haney has now been accused of using one fighter as a ‘decoy’, in order to gain leverage in negotiations for an alternate fight.
Terence Crawford trainer BoMac predicts Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: “He’ll smash him”
Top trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes one man will “smash” the other when and collide on August 22. The two welterweights will headline a Premier Boxing Champions event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, with ‘Rolly’ making a first defence of his WBA world title.
David Price sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia to become world champion
Former British champion and Olympic bronze medallist David Price has assessed whether his countryman, , possesses the necessary hand speed to defeat .
Tim Bradley believes Terence Crawford can be ‘enticed’ out of retirement if one rival cleans out 160lbs
Tim Bradley has named one man who could present Terence Crawford with an appealing opportunity to come out of retirement. The sure-fire Hall of Famer called time on his career in December, just a few months after dethroning Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight…
Ex heavyweight champion who vowed to beat George Foreman’s title record has comeback cancelled
became the oldest heavyweight champion in history and, at least for the time being, his phenomenal achievement is unlikely to be trumped. ‘Big George’ was aged 45 when he dethroned Michael Moorer for the IBF and WBA belts in 1994, scoring a 10th-round finish after losing a…
World champion faces being stripped if he doesn’t fight David Benavidez next
has the full support of WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman as he looks to further establish himself in the cruiserweight division. The 29-year-old made his 200lb debut in May, becoming a three-division world champion by dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with an emphatic sixth-round…
Hamzah Sheeraz ordered to face former unified world champion in dangerous title defence
could be set for a difficult next defence of his WBO super-middleweight title. After being held to a draw in a WBC title bid against Carlos Adames at middleweight in February 2025, Sheeraz has emerged as one of the key players at 168lbs, beginning when he moved up in weight and…
Carl Froch rates Conor Benn’s boxing ability out of 10
Carl Froch has rated Conor Benn out of ten as his fellow Brit goes for gold against WBC champion Ryan Garcia on September 12. The two welterweights will collide at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, with Garcia making his first world title defence since dethroning Mario Barrios in…
Frank Warren targeting all British ‘stadium filler’ fight for Moses Itauma if he becomes champion
Frank Warren has revealed a glimpse of his masterplan for the heavyweight division, culminating in a blockbuster showdown between and . It is no secret that the veteran promoter has crafted a robust stronghold in the land of the giants, as evidenced by his strategic manipulation…
Eddie Hearn says active champion is on the same level as Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard
and are recognised as two of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history, but Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn believes that there is one active world champion that is on the same level as the two ‘Kings’.
Devin Haney planning future move up in weight for undisputed ‘mega fight’
is set to return in October, with negotiations ongoing for what will presumably be his only outing of 2026, but his father and trainer Bill Haney has admitted that they are eyeing up an eventual move up in weight to face a pound-for-pound star.
‘Five-belt era’ is not the goal for the IBO
It is no secret that boxing’s influx of world titles has acted as a deterrent for new fans, a barrier of confusion that prevents potential consumers from learning about and becoming obsessed with the sport, as opposed to the comparatively straightforward UFC model, which can be…
Floyd Mayweather opponent still believes he doesn’t deserve 50-0 record: “It should have been changed”
’s fabled 50-0 record is one of the most notable achievements in the sport this side of the millennium, but one of his former opponents has now declared his belief that he should have got the win over ‘TBE’ and handed him his first defeat.
Edgar Berlanga makes KO pick for Canelo vs Mbilli after 12 with Canelo: “He’s nothing special”
challenges WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli in October, and ahead of the fight, Edgar Berlanga, who went the distance with Canelo back in 2024, has made his prediction.
Carl Froch predicts prime Amir Khan vs Conor Benn UK fantasy fight: “Every single day”
challenges for the WBC welterweight title as he collides with Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas next month, and now four-time super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch has predicted how ‘The Destroyer’ would have fared against .
Moses Itauma highlights two fighters as the future of British boxing
is deemed by many to be the future of both the heavyweight division and British boxing, but when asked whom he believes will lead the next generation of UK fighters, Itauma offered two alternate prospects.
Kristian Prenga delivers verdict on claims that Anthony Joshua is ‘past his best’
Kristian Prenga almost shocked the world when he went toe-to-toe with Anthony Joshua and nearly scuppered plans for a Tyson Fury showdown last month. Now, the Albanian has offered his thoughts on whether Joshua’s best days are behind him.
Peter Fury says ‘monster’ KO artist is ready to beat Benavidez, Beterbiev and Bivol
Peter Fury has described his light-heavyweight charge as a “monster in the ring”, insisting he is ready to face former undisputed king . The 41-year-old Russian has not fought since February 2025, back when he lost his four major titles in an immediate rematch with Dmitry Bivol.
Dmitry Bivol given less than 10 days to strike a deal with former champion for next fight
currently holds the WBA, WBO and IBF light-heavyweight titles, with a trilogy showdown against Artur Beterbiev rumoured once again, but the three-belt unified titleholder has now been given just 10 days to agree to a fight with an alternate former world champion.
Shakur Stevenson called out by undefeated champion: “He hasn’t fought someone like me”
delivered a performance of the year candidate in January, and now one reigning world champion has called for a shot at the pound-for-pound star, hoping to hand the Newark southpaw a first career defeat.
Terence Crawford trainer BoMac makes KO pick for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He destroys him”
and will go toe-to-toe in an intriguing welterweight world title clash next month, and Terence Crawford’s trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has offered his prediction for the fight, forecasting a statement stoppage.
Son of heavyweight champ who beat Lennox Lewis set to make bare knuckle boxing debut
A son of a former world heavyweight champion will look to continue his father’s legacy after putting pen to paper on a new promotional deal. The heavyweight division has been home to a number of major stars over the years, with boxing legends such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson…
Terence Crawford was ‘promised’ fight against boxing legend that never materialised
Terence Crawford secured standout wins over both Errol Spence Jr. and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez during his career, but there is one fighter that the recently retired pound-for-pound star didn’t manage to get inside the ropes.
Heavyweight KO artist Teremoana set for Fury vs Joshua card after another early finish
Fight fans are keen for an announcement of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, but one further detail about the proposed event emerged after a heavyweight fighter was in action on Matchroom’s show in Queensland, Australia today.
Ambitious Jaron Ennis two fight plan revealed as one major rival left waiting
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been linked to a host of names throughout 2026, but it seems as though the Philly star now has a clear plan for his next two fights.
Mariusz Wach sums up Tyson Fury’s current ability after stoppage defeat
Tyson Fury returned to action against heavyweight veteran Mariusz Wach in a low-profile scrap in Pattaya, Thailand, last month. Now, the 46-year-old has shared his thoughts on Fury’s current ability ahead of a clash with Anthony Joshua.
Eddie Hearn threatens to call Joshua vs Fury off if announcement is made: “I ain’t bluffing”
No announcement has yet been made for the long-awaited grudge match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua despite previous news that both men had signed on the dotted line.
Frank Warren shares true feelings on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua taking place in the US
Frank Warren has spoken out over the continued controversy surrounding where the long-awaited vs. fight will be held. After being linked to a battle with one another for over a decade, former two-time world heavyweight champions Fury and Joshua will finally square off later this…
Episode 132: Club Tropicana Drinks FC, win a greyhound and Chinny
Feasting on the fruits of St Michael, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about.
Keith Thurman predicts Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: “He has what it takes”
Next weekend, Rolando Romero makes a first defence of his WBA welterweight world title as he takes on Teofimo Lopez in an intriguing all-American clash in Las Vegas. Now, former unified champion of the division Keith Thurman has shared his thoughts on the fight.
Episode 131: Violence of the tongue, Rojas’s razor and baby Darlo
Guilt-free snacking on the fruits of Copenhagen, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Walk Offs and Protests, from Greek gun slingers to Senegal shenanigans via the Bob McNab of the Alps.
Arsenal, Arlesey and watching him play from a Vauxhall Victor: Memories of a football life with Dad
The winning entry in our 2025 writers’ competition reflects on a father and son’s football relationship. Entries are now open for the 2026 competition By Robert Dear The boy thwacked the ball against the flint wall. It ballooned back, smothered in churchyard and rotting leaves.
Episode 133: The one-man symphony orchestra and Captain Tsubasa bandanas
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bannings and Boycotts from a Uruguay affront to Rothman’s revelations via a 1973 USSR conundrum.
Episode 135: An Andorran disappearance and Harry’s KitKat crescent
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unheralded Terrible Teams and Seasons, from blundering Billingsfors IK to calamitous Cliftonville via Mick McCarthy proving that “it can”.
Episode 136: FA Sunday Cup shenanigans and the Maradona of the Fens
Saluting Home Bargains FC from afar, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about.
Episode 134: Ossett’s Sheepicorns, Scottish conditions and the “in and around” debate
Opening the Japanese buffet at last, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about.
Terence Crawford’s trainer ‘BoMac’ says Canelo’s big mistake cost him a rematch: “It’s his fault”
Last September, Terence Crawford dethroned Canelo Alvarez in an iconic win that will be forever etched into the history of boxing, but despite Canelo’s continuous call-outs, a rematch never has or will take place.
Frank Warren picks a winner in Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia world title fight
Next month, Conor Benn will return to the welterweight division in an immediate challenge for Ryan Garcia’s WBC world title in one of the highest profile bouts of 2026. Now, Frank Warren has offered his thoughts on the fight.
Tim Bradley makes knockout prediction if Terence Crawford ends retirement to face Jaron Ennis
While has hung up the gloves, the Omaha southpaw continues to be linked to both a rematch with and a showdown with two-division unified world champion, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Now, multi-weight world champion, , has offered his thoughts on a potential fight between ‘Bud’ and Ennis.
Undefeated KO artist says he’ll be the first to stop Dmitry Bivol: “My power is too much”
Unified light-heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol is regarded as the very best at 175lbs, but there is a new player in the division who believes that he can be the first to knock the slick Russian out.
British Hall of Famer says Anthony Joshua ‘hasn’t got it anymore’: “Punch resistance has gone”
While being credited for his speed and power, has been accused of lacking any real punch resistance ahead of his expected clash with . The pair are set to finally collide in November, with New York having been named as the likely destination for their long-awaited heavyweight…
Filip Hrgovic names the 5 current heavyweights who are better than Moses Itauma
Later this month, Filip Hrgovic is looking to give Moses Itauma and British fight fans a reality check as he attempts to pull off the upset and claim the IBF heavyweight world title.
Eddie Hearn targets clash between Moses Itauma and his heavyweight KO artist: “That’s the fight”
is set to challenge for the heavyweight world title at the end of the month, but rival promoter Eddie Hearn believes that one of his heavyweights could hand the youngster his first defeat in the future.
Tony Bellew predicts prime Carl Froch vs Canelo at super-middleweight: “One of the best chins ever”
In what could swiftly develop into a battle of the iron chins, has offered his prediction for a fantasy fight between and . While having produced some of his best performances at 168lbs, it could be said that Canelo was a more natural middleweight, where he reigned as the WBC…
Peter Fury delivers verdict on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury taking place in the US
Top trainer Peter Fury has considered why his nephew, Tyson, is set to face on away soil. The two British heavyweights completed their respective warm-up fights last month, albeit with varying degrees of difficulty, and effectively kept hopes alive for their long-awaited November…
Usyk names the fighter who would have ended Floyd Mayweather’s unbeaten run
suspects there is one fighter who, in a fantasy showdown, would have become the first and only man to defeat in a professional ring. Very few came close to trumping the all-time great and, even when they did, it was scarcely conceivable that they would emerge victorious on the…
Manny Pacquiao accused of avoiding fight against welterweight champion: “He’s a legend but he ducked me”
While widely regarded as an “all-time legend”, has equally been accused of swerving a world title opportunity at 147lbs. The Filipino was destined for the Hall of Fame long before his temporary retirement, having become an eight-division world champion by the time he lost to…
Devin Haney accused of avoiding world champion despite claims he’ll fight anyone: “He’s scared of me”
While having crafted a reputation of chasing the biggest challenges, has nonetheless been accused of running “scared” from an outspoken rival.
Tim Bradley picks a winner in Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli: “He’s going to piece him up”
Tim Bradley anticipates a “hell of a fight” unfolding between and Christian Mbilli, but only sees one man emerging victorious on October 31. The pair will collide in a super-middleweight contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Mbilli making a first defence of his WBC world title.
“I’m coming back”: Former world champion who beat Amir Khan announces return for ‘massive fight’
The last fighter to step into the ring with is set to make a return to the sport. Former world champion Kell Brook is the man in question, who is this time targeting a “massive” professional fight in the UK.
Moses Itauma gives honest verdict on whether he would beat Oleksandr Usyk now
While their crossroads showdown is becoming increasingly less likely, has nonetheless considered whether he would defeat the great .
Kristian Prenga sums up Anthony Joshua’s punching power after KO defeat
Kristian Prenga has broken his silence and assessed the power of Anthony Joshua after getting knocked out in their heavyweight showdown last month.
Canelo’s trainer Eddy Reynoso addresses whether David Benavidez fight can still happen
Trainer Eddy Reynoso has poured cold water on any lingering hope of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez facing David Benavidez, insisting that the window for the fight has now closed.
“I would’ve knocked him out”: Fighter who retired undefeated says Manny Pacquiao avoided him
While never quite securing the opportunity to do so, a former world champion has claimed that he would have “1000%” knocked out . The Filipino icon was only stopped three times in his 73-fight Hall of Fame career, with the first two occasions arriving when he was competing down…
Shakur Stevenson dares Devin Haney to move up and face KO artist champion: “You’ve got no other option”
is currently searching for his next opponent and believes there is only one option for him. Haney hasn’t fought since becoming a three-division world champion when he defeated Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision to win the WBO welterweight title back in November.
New world champion vows to follow Canelo and Golovkin as ‘best middleweight in the world’
A newly-crowned world champion believes he has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of and by becoming the best middleweight fighter on the planet.
Terence Crawford delivers verdict on Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez: “He’s showed what level he’s on”
has weighed in with his view on the proposed vs showdown. Pound-for-pound stars Inoue and Rodriguez have been linked to a fight over the past year, with that speculation only increasing after the pair both extended their respective unbeaten records recently.
Former champion says Conor Benn ‘doesn’t belong in the ring with Ryan Garcia’: “KO in 6”
A former world champion believes will knock out inside six rounds, underlining a glaring difference between them in skill and power. The 28-year-old is making a first defence of his WBC title on September 12, headlining a Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy co-promoted show at Las…
Eddie Hearn makes his final prediction for Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic world title fight
Following what he describes as a “good bit of business”, Eddie Hearn has offered his thoughts on the vacant title clash between and . While they were already scheduled to collide at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, the two heavyweights are now fighting for the IBF world title.
Trainer Rob McCracken sums up Anthony Joshua’s performance against Prenga
Former trainer Rob McCracken suspects “a lot of work” is needed to prepare ‘AJ’ for his showdown with Tyson Fury. The two British heavyweights are expected to finally collide in November, though their long-awaited encounter could get pushed back further yet.
Carl Froch says one former world champion would have ended Andre Ward’s unbeaten record
has named one man who he believes would have defeated , but only if their hypothetical showdown took place outside of America. ‘The Cobra’ suffered his second professional defeat when he faced Ward in 2011, losing a unanimous decision after failing to solve the awkward style of…
Terence Crawford names the man who will give Jaron Ennis his toughest fight: “He’ll be in his face”
believes could encounter his toughest test against a non-champion, rather than in a unification match against Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly.
Tim Bradley sums up Devin Haney’s chances of moving up and beating Jaron Ennis
Tim Bradley has assessed whether could move up a division and compete with the size and athleticism of unified super-welterweight champion . ‘Boots’ claimed the WBO and WBA 154lb titles in June, dethroning Xander Zayas with a seventh-round stoppage after scoring three knockdowns.
US heavyweight in negotiations to face Murat Gassiev for world title
According to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, Murat Gassiev is currently in negotiations for hi first defence as sole WBA heavyweight champion.
Devin Haney now in ‘advanced talks’ with UK champion for first title defence
Devin Haney has reportedly reached “advanced negotiations” for his maiden WBO title defence, with the welterweight champion seemingly still targeting a date of October 3.
Usyk vows to face former heavyweight champion before retiring if he wants it: “I’ll do it”
has maintained his interest in facing a former world champion, effectively placing the ball in his court as he equally considers another potential option.
Moses Itauma names the heavyweight who will be his ‘biggest rival’ in the division
Moses Itauma has predicted his “biggest rival” for the future, naming an unbeaten heavyweight who comes off six straight stoppages. The 21-year-old must first prove his world-class capabilities against Filip Hrgovic, who he will face for the vacant IBF title on August 29.
Anthony Joshua ‘losing his rag’ over latest developments in Tyson Fury fight talks
Eddie Hearn claims that has reached a point of frustration over the seemingly never-ending negotiations for his clash with . The two British heavyweights are expected to collide in November, with New York the likely destination, after having completed their respective warm-up…
Errol Spence Jr picks a winner in Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero: “I go against him every time”
With and colliding for his old welterweight title on August 22, Errol Spence Jr has offered his thoughts on their Las Vegas showdown. The pair will square off at the T-Mobile Arena, with ‘Rolly’ making a first defence of his WBA belt after being elevated from ‘regular’ to full…
Troy Williamson teases ‘different plan’ to stop Callum Simpson in six rounds
has promised to implement a new strategy against Callum Simpson, this time expecting to stop his domestic rival in more emphatic fashion. The Darlington man stunned many with his performance last December, scoring four knockdowns en route to a 10th-round stoppage of Simpson.
Julio Cesar Chavez names the one man who would’ve beaten Terence Crawford: “Styles make fights”
Terence Crawford brought the curtain down on one of modern boxing’s greatest careers in December last year, retiring undefeated after adding Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to his record The former undisputed champion at super-lightweight, welterweight and super-middleweight also scored…
Johnny Nelson predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua after latest performances: “He does him”
While admitting to being an “AJ fan”, Johnny Nelson has offered a balanced assessment of ’s chances against . The two British heavyweights are expected to collide in November, with New York the likely destination, yet there has been no confirmation of a specific date or location.
Heavyweight with 100% KO ratio says he is the man to beat Moses Itauma: “He’s too small”
A formidable puncher has suggested that lacks the necessary physical attributes to win their potential tussle. While hardly representing the most physically imposing heavyweight, Itauma nonetheless stands at 6ft 4in and typically hits the scales at around 240lbs.
Keyshawn Davis promoter Bob Arum shares true feelings on Davis pulling out of Devin Haney fight
Bob Arum has offered his honest assessment amid accusations that ‘ducked’ his WBO world title opportunity against . The pair were ordered to collide for Haney’s welterweight belt, with Arum’s Top Rank actively pursuing a deal for its fighter, Davis, to secure his shot at…
“It’s disappointing”: Eddie Hearn addresses latest twist in Joshua vs Fury negotiations
Eddie Hearn has revealed that he and Anthony Joshua are standing firm on their original contract, or at least attempting to resist changes that could put a sour taste in the mouths of British fans.
Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili live scorecard and fight result
Katie Taylor brings the curtain down on one of the most significant careers in boxing history tonight when she faces France’s unbeaten contender Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin.
Conor Benn makes major weight decision after ‘brutal’ cut to 147 for Ryan Garcia fight
has considered his welterweight future amid a gruelling training camp for his WBC world title challenge against . The pair will square off for Garcia’s strap on September 12, headlining a Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy co-promoted show at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
Dave Allen got stopped by Filip Hrgovic and now makes ‘early KO’ prediction for Moses Itauma fight
Having experienced the full force of a stoppage, has offered his thoughts on the Croatian’s IBF title clash with . The pair will collide for the vacant belt, which was relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk, on August 29, headlining a Queensberry show at London’s O2 Arena.
Roy Jones had one immediate thought when Anthony Joshua got knocked down twice by Kristian Prenga
is the latest big name to weigh in on ‘s dramatic battle with Kristian Prenga. Joshua was going up against Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bout that was expected to be a straightforward affair in order to set up the Brit’s long-awaited showdown with domestic rival later…
Dave Allen vs Thomas Carty live scorecard and fight result
Dave Allen returns to action tonight in front of another major crowd, taking on Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty at Croke Park in Dublin. The 34-year-old has rebuilt on a low level after his blowout defeat to Filip Hrgovic, picking up two four-round wins before accepting a…
Paddy Donovan vs Tyrone McKenna live scorecard and fight result
is on the brink of another world title shot but will have to avoid any slip ups this evening when he goes up against Tyrone McKenna. After a split decision loss in his maiden world title bid against Lewis Crocker 12 months ago, Donovan has moved a step closer towards another…
Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis clash live on air: “You know what I’d do to you”
Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis have never shared the ring, but their rivalry has continued to gather momentum as the two Americans exchanged words during the DAZN broadcast of Andy Ruiz Jr’s comeback against Damian Knyba.
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic live scorecard and fight result
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic battle it out for the vacant IBF title tonight at The O2 in London. The 21-year-old Brit has raced to 14-0 with 12 knockouts and arrives at his first world title fight after stoppage victories over Jermaine Franklin and Dillian Whyte.
Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk live scorecard and fight result
and will both look to get back into world title contention this evening when they collide for the vacant WBO International lightweight title. The pair meet in the co-main event of the Moses Itauma vs.
“Did that actually just happen?” The day I lifted the World Cup trophy in my Leeds living room
A delivery driver’s favour to his student friends resulted in an evening they’d never forget – with the photos to prove it By Richard Stocks The current 1990s revival and celebration of the last pre-digital age shows no signs of abating; the triumphant return of the Gallagher…
Episode 138: Gianni Infantino’s clones and the USA 94 stretcher cart
Sucking on dubious treats from Whitby’s oldest sweet vendor, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about.
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez live scorecard and fight result
Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero defends his WBA welterweight world title against Teofimo Lopez tonight in an intriguing all-American showdown at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury’s latest update on Anthony Joshua fight is ‘absolutely’ untrue
The long-running saga surrounding the and rolls on as Eddie Hearn has responded to both Fury and Netflix suggesting the fight was set to be announced imminently.
Episode 137: World Cup 4am fever and the Prince of Referees
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss High-Profile Referees from the man who booked Clare Grogan to Pat “Junta Fan” Partridge via the Wolverhampton Butcher.
Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha live scorecard and fight result
A new world champion is set to be crowned this evening as and Etinosa Oliha meet for the vacant IBF middleweight title. McKenna has risen up the ranks over the past few years, and claimed the biggest win of his career so far when he defeated Liam Smith by unanimous decision at…
