has rejected a return to the fight game, turning down an offer to face an active world champion, believing that he is simply on a ‘different level’. Since defeating Canelo Alvarez in September, there have been a host of fighters clamouring for the opportunity to face ‘Bud’ and potentially hand him his first professional defeat. […]

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Two-division world champion has shared his opinion on how a fight between and would play out. Itauma extended his ongoing knockout streak to 10 consecutive bouts when he dismantled Jermaine Franklin Jr in Manchester, once again capturing the attention of global boxing fans with another highlight finish. Consequently, there is growing interest in a showdown […]

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Having claimed world honours back in February, has been hoping to secure a big fight to enhance his superstar status Garcia comfortably decisioned WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios to get his hands on his first world title and potentially tee up a rematch with fierce foe and fellow welterweight world champion Devin Haney (WBO). […]

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Five-division world champion has called out for being over-protective of his legendary undefeated record, believing that ‘TBE’ should not have that streak in the first place and that his own father knows it. Mayweather hung up the gloves in 2017 after reaching the 50-0 landmark with a stoppage win against UFC superstar Conor McGregor in […]

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On Saturday night, takes to the ring for the final time, hoping to secure a victory over in his farewell fight. Ahead of the action, fellow British fan-favourite heavyweight Dave Allen has provided his prediction, where he believes a stoppage is on the cards. Talk of a fight between ‘Del Boy’ and Wilder was swiftly […]

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After a well-documented split from Matchroom, is set to debut with Zuffa Boxing next weekend in a catchweight affair against Regis Prograis. Now, former promoter Eddie Hearn has shared his feelings on the fight. Benn has fought up at middleweight in his last two outings against and at super-welterweight in the two prior to that. […]

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After knocking out Jermaine Franklin, made it clear what his ideal next fight would be. Now, the man that he wanted to face has responded, seeming unimpressed by the meteoric rise of the 21-year-old sensation. Itauma dispatched of Franklin in round five of their Co-op Live clash, delivering a sensational rear uppercut that has since […]

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has soared up the pound-for-pound rankings in recent months, but despite his usual confidence, the Newark southpaw has admitted that he is not the best fighter on the planet at present. Throughout last year, the debate for the best active boxer raged on and was left undecided, with fans unsure which of , or deserved […]

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remains unwilling to return to the sport after his December retirement, but has named the two active and undefeated fan-favourite fighters that swerved a showdown with him when he was campaigning as a welterweight. ‘Bud’ captured the WBO welterweight world title back in 2018 when he knocked out Australian Manny Pacquiao-conqueror Jeff Horn and he […]

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walked away from the sport as one of boxing’s modern greats, having ruled in five divisions and overcome a host of major names. However, there is one active contender that Hall of Fame legend Roy Jones Jr believes would have provided ‘Bud’ with a tough test. Crawford claimed the undisputed title at super-lightweight, welterweight and […]

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Confusion around ’s rematch with is set to continue, with the American insisting that there must be a major change between their fight, despite having already signed contracts for the spectacle. Mayweather agreed to an exhibition contest against Mike Tyson late last year but then it was unveiled that he would return to the professional […]

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has shut down any talk of a return since his December retirement, but many remain hopeful he will fight again. Crawford became the first three-weight undisputed world champion since Henry Armstrong (1938) when he captured all four super-middleweight titles with a monumental victory against Canelo Alvarez back in September. The Omaha-born sensation retired off the […]

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arguably boasts one the most impressive undefeated records in the sport given the catalogue of quality opponents that he has overcome. However, believes that there was one fight that the judges got wrong and that Usyk should no longer have his ‘0’. Usyk and Haye make up two thirds of an extremely elite club, joined […]

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Following another viral knockout, is being touted for a dominant reign in the heavyweight division, but has declared that there are still two heavyweights that he fancies to beat the youngster, with neither of those being or . Itauma extended his professional record to 14-0 (12 KOs) with a fifth-round triumph over Jermaine Franklin on […]

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Heavyweight contender has shared his thoughts on this weekend’s showdown between two-time opponent and former WBC ruler . Whyte and Chisora first collided in 2016, when ‘The Bodysnatcher’ got the better of Chisora via a captivating split-decision win at Manchester Arena – a career-best triumph for Whyte at that time. Two years later, Whyte went […]

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Former two-division world champion has admitted that one undefeated contender is indeed the real deal. Bradley defeated Junior Witter to become the WBC super-lightweight world champion back in 2008, before unifying the titles with a win over WBO titleholder Kendall Holt – defending the WBO crown against Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander and Joel Casamayor. The […]

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got his hands on the WBC welterweight world title back just weeks ago but the Californian is already looking to unify, revealing that he is ready to challenge for another belt in the division as soon as July. Garcia comfortably outpointed Mario Barrios to claim his first world title and tee up potential rematches with […]

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Arslanbek Makhmudov has the chance to re-establish his reputation as a man to avoid in the heavyweight division as he takes on two-time world champion Tyson Fury next weekend. After a successful training camp, his coach Marc Ramsay believes the Russian is well prepared to pull off the upset. An amateur standout with fearsome punching […]

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Famed for his willingness to fight and his desperation for legacy, retired as an undefeated pound-for-pound great just a few months ago. However, when reflecting on his career, there is one opponent whom ‘Bud’ wishes he could have fought. Crawford became boxing’s third four-belt undisputed champion when he trumped Julius Indongo to take control of […]

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Former super-middleweight champion has predicted how a showdown between rising star and two-time world champion would play out. Itauma dispatched of Jermaine Franklin with relative ease on Saturday night, becoming the first man to knock the Michigan contender out, despite Franklin having previously fought the likes of Dillian Whyte and . As a result, the […]

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’s 2026 fight plans are becoming more uncertain by the day as another fight appears to be in jeopardy, despite being previously announced. Two months ago, it was unveiled that Pacquiao would rematch long-term foe in a professional bout at the The Sphere in Las Vegas, with the latter ending a nine-year retirement and placing […]

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is poised to return to action in July, and in the eyes of ex-cruiserweight world champion , there is one former heavyweight ruler that he would like to see the 21-year-old take on. Itauma has knocked out 12 of his 14 opponents so far in his professional career and finds himself on the verge of […]

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This weekend, fights one of the hardest natural punchers in heavyweight history, as he collides with Deontay Wilder in his supposed farewell fight. Ahead of the scrap, Chisora has unveiled a surprise name as the man who has hit him hardest thus far in his 49-fight career. Chisora has faced a host of heavyweights considered […]

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has been vocal in his desire to return to the super-middleweight throne, with newly-crowned WBC champion Christian Mbilli the apparent target. However, the Frenchman is currently awaiting a decision from the WBC that will determine his next move. Alvarez lost his undisputed super-middleweight title to Terence Crawford back in September and when ‘Bud’ retired from […]

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has offered his thoughts on a showdown between and . Bivol defeated Artur Beterbiev in February 2024 to become undisputed light heavyweight champion, gaining revenge after Beterbiev had come out on top in their first meeting four months earlier. Since then, Bivol has vacated the WBC world title, which was awarded to Benavidez, but he […]

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and provided two memorable showdowns for the undisputed light-heavyweight crown but there have been major delays for a third encounter. Now, Beterbiev’s team has shared their frustration, as they eagerly await a trilogy clash. In October 2024, Beterbiev edged a majority-decision against the previously undefeated Bivol to become the first undisputed 175lb champion of the […]

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Following another brutal knockout win, a potential showdown between and is being discussed by fans again and ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed has revealed his thoughts on the proposed matchup. Itauma extended his KO streak to 10 consecutive bouts when he did what Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua couldn’t and handed Jermaine Franklin a first stoppage defeat, […]

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After underwhelming in his rematch with Conor Benn, was expected by many to hang up the gloves, but the 36-year-old is poised to fight on and to do so against a former world title challenger. Eubank overcame a brutal weight cut to outpoint Benn in their initial encounter last April, but making 160lbs plus catchweight […]

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