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ISAAC CRUZ THROWS HIS HAT INTO THE RING, PURSUING POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE BOUT AGAINST RYAN GARCIA
By Kevin Iole
Eric Gomez, the president of Golden Boy Promotions, said on Wednesday that he’s begun talks with promoter Tom Brown of TGB Promotions for a super lightweight bout between Ryan Garcia and Rolly…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 11: TERENCE CRAWFORD CAN BEAT CANELO ALVAREZ SAYS LENNOX LEWIS
There are reports circulating that Terence Crawford, one of the best fighters at present would like to fight Saul Canelo Alvarez, who is another great boxer. Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis suggested…
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February 16: Andres Cortes-Bryan Chevalier & Bruce Carrington-Bernard Torres Round Out ESPN-Televised Tripleheader at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
O’Shaquie Foster-Abraham Nova, Cortes-Chevalier & Carrington-Torres will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m.…
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Developing Arabian boxers to be showcased this Saturday in Abu Dhabi
“Rising Stars Arabia: The Revolution” ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (January 10, 2024) – Rapidly developing Arabian boxers will be showcased on this Saturday’s “Rising Stars Arabia: The Revolution” card, promoted by…
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ARTUR BETERBIEV, CALLUM SMITH SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN AFTER BETERBIEV PROVIDES NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS
By Kevin Iole
The unified light heavyweight title between IBF-WBC-WBO champion Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith on Saturday in Quebec City, Que., is a go after VADA reported negative findings on Beterbiev. Beterbiev had given…
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Tyson Fury has ‘disrespected boxing’ and I hope Oleksandr Usyk ‘puts a beating’ on him, says Anthony Joshua’s ex-trainer
By Jack Figg
ANTHONY JOSHUA'S ex-trainer claimed Tyson Fury "disrespected boxing" - and he hopes Oleksandr Usyk "puts a beating" on him as payback. Fury and Usyk unify all four belts for the first time…
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Tyson Fury should beat Oleksandr Usyk, says Artur Beterbiev, but only if he has prepared well
By John Dennen
Artur Beterbiev fought a sequence of bouts with Oleksandr Usyk, now the unified heavyweight champion, when they were both amateurs; Beterbiev doesn't rule out moving up in weight himself but insists he…
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Spence facing Crawford with eye injury claim another Nevada blow
By Phil D. Jay
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has taken another hit after Errol Spence claimed he fought Terence Crawford with an eye problem. Spence reappeared for the first time since his loss to Crawford…
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Saludar Risks OPBF Bantam Crown
By Nick Giongco
Froilan Saludar takes a step towards a world title shot when he makes the first defense of his Orient-Pacific Boxing Federation bantamweight crown against Keita Kurihara on 26 January in Cebu. This…
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Ancajas Receives Big Pacman Punch
By Nick Giongco
Jerwin Ancajas recently got a big jolt as he ramps up his preparation for a world title shot next month in Tokyo. Six weeks before his scheduled crack at the World Boxing…
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Callum Smith’s ‘explosive’ power could stop Artur Beterbiev early, brother Paul predicts
Callum Smith is primed to end Artur Beterbiev's perfect professional record in "explosive" style this weekend, according to his brother Paul. Unified light-heavyweight champion Beterbiev is aiming to make it 20 knockout…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 10: CARLO PAALAM AND NESTHY PETECIO STRUGGLE TO MAKE IT TO PARIS OLYMPICS
Boxers Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio won silver medals in the Tokyo Olympics but are now under pressure to qualify for next year's Games in Paris. * * * Paalam currently fights…
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Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery reportedly agreed for May in Tokyo
Super bantamweight kingpin Naoya Inoue’s inaugural undisputed defense is already on the table, as Mike Coppinger reports that “The Monster” has agreed to face Luis Nery in Tokyo this May. Never has…
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FIGHT SCOUT® APP PARTNERS WITH PROSPECT AMATEURS TO ELEVATE AMATEUR BARE KNUCKLE BOXING GLOBALLY
Sofia, Bulgaria, 9 January 2024 – Fight Scout, the world's premier app for combat sports enthusiasts, proudly announces its official partnership with Prospect Amateurs, the rapidly expanding amateur league dedicated to nurturing…
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Manny Pacquiao to head Taiwan’s first pro boxing league
Taipei, Jan. 9 (CNA) March will witness the inaugural round of Taiwan's first professional boxing championship, featuring the legendary Manny Pacquiao as honorary president. At a press conference for the Carry Fighting…
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Errol Spence admission makes Terence Crawford KO win look bad
By Phil D. Jay
Errol Spence Jr. returned to the fore this week after months out of the spotlight following his stoppage loss to Terence Crawford. Initially posting about cataract surgery, Spence went on to make…
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TONY WEEKS’ STATUS WITH THE NEVADA ATHLETIC COMMISSION HAS TO BE IN JEOPARDY AFTER LATEST MISSTEP
By Kevin Iole
Referee Tony Weeks’ status must be considered in an open, public forum as soon as possible given the controversy Weeks ignited Sunday with a post on Facebook regrading the fitness of Fredrick…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 9: NAOYA INOUE BEATS TERENCE CRAWFORD IN THE RING FIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Terence Crawford was beaten by fellow undisputed as the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 2023. Crawford may have accomplished the single greatest performance in the boxing ring of 2023, but it…
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King’s Promotions Ring Wars VIII Fight Week Schedule
Philadelphia (January 8, 2024) --Below is the schedule of events for this Friday night's King's Promotions card at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. In the eight-round main event, Popular Philadelphia bantamweight contender…
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Toro Promotions signs undefeated Nicaraguan featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr.
LOS ANGELES (January 8, 2024) – Toro Promotions Inc. has announced the signing of undefeated Nicaraguan featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (7-0, 6 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. Guerrero leads the…