Oleksandr Usyk has made a significant decision by vacating the WBO heavyweight title, a move that has sent ripples through the boxing community and transformed the competitive environment of the heavyweight division. This decision follows the WBO's directive that Usyk must face unbeaten British boxer Fabio Wardley, who has recently gained attention for his impressive... Continue Reading →
Conor Benn is determined to pursue a world title under the WBC banner, with a specific focus on challenging Mario Barrios in the welterweight division. After achieving victory in his recent rematch with Chris Eubank Jr. at middleweight, Benn is eager to make his way back down to 147lbs, a task he acknowledges comes with... Continue Reading →
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker is potentially facing a two-year suspension following the discovery of cocaine traces in a routine test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) on the day he suffered a defeat against Britain's Fabio Wardley in October. This troubling situation has cast a long shadow over Parker's distinguished boxing career,... Continue Reading →
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is currently in discussions to schedule a boxing match in December, and there is a possibility he will face social media personality turned professional fighter Jake Paul in Miami. This comes after Paul canceled his planned exhibition fight with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. Meanwhile, Joshua has not fought... Continue Reading →
Claressa Shields has chosen to extend her partnership with Salita Promotions by signing a historic multi-year deal valued at $8 million; this decision further cements her position as an influential figure in the realm of women's boxing, as she is the reigning undisputed heavyweight world champion. In a momentous announcement, the boxing icon Claressa Shields... Continue Reading →
Mikaela Mayer showcased an exceptional performance by dominating Mary Spencer to secure her place as the unified super-welterweight champion, bagging the prestigious WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. Throughout the bout, Mayer displayed superior skills and unwavering stamina, outworking Spencer over the course of 10 intense rounds. This victorious outcome has ignited Mayer's ambitions to either... Continue Reading →
Gennady Golovkin, the renowned boxing champion, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of World Boxing, with a focus on safeguarding the sport's future in the Olympic arena. This initiative comes in response to the unsettling news that boxing was omitted from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program, a decision influenced by the expulsion of... Continue Reading →
Tyson Fury, the well-known heavyweight boxing champion, has recently reiterated his stance on retirement from the sport, asserting that there are no incentives strong enough to compel him back into the boxing ring. At 37 years of age and having spent 25 years of his life enduring the rigors of boxing, Fury finds himself at... Continue Reading →
Oleksandr Usyk, the renowned Ukrainian boxer, has recently announced his intentions to continue his illustrious boxing career for two more years, reaffirming his plans to return to the ring in 2026. This declaration comes after he previously hinted at a more imminent retirement, which may have left fans unsettled about his future in the sport.... Continue Reading →
An inquest into the tragic death of boxer Ricky Hatton has concluded that he died by suicide. Hatton, a celebrated two-weight world champion, was well-regarded as one of the most beloved figures in the boxing community. On Thursday morning, the inquest, held at South Manchester Coroners' Court, revealed the heartbreaking details surrounding his passing. Coroner... Continue Reading →
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