While may have outlined his three-fight plan, a new contender has entered the fray, with the hope of landing a shot at the Ukrainian and claiming the unified heavyweight world titles. Next month’s meeting with Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven kickstarts what Usyk anticipated to be a run of three fights of his choice before a […]

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One of ‘s most fierce rivals has sent a warning to the British heavyweight. Joshua is expected to fight twice this year, first in a warm-up in the summer and then in a long-awaited showdown against towards the end of the calendar. ‘AJ’ has boxed only once since a devastating knockout defeat to back in […]

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could be set for a world title shot against , but there is one reigning world champion who claims that the Briton recently pulled out of a shot at his belt, despite ‘the whole deal being set up’. Benn made his Zuffa Boxing debut earlier this month, outpointing Regis Prograis in a 150lb catchweight bout […]

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Six-division world champion and Golden Boy Promoter has not fought since 2008 but has revealed that he would be willing to make a return for one man. De La Hoya is a modern pound-for-pound legend, being one of just two six-division champions in the history of the sport – joined by Filipino fan-favourite Manny Pacquiao, […]

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is likely to land another big fight before the end of the year after success against Derek Chisora, and now one of his most fierce rivals has called for a ‘personal’ grudge match. Wilder has strung together two consecutive wins for the first time since 2019, first defeating Tyrrell Herndon in a low-profile return last […]

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and appear set to collide later this year in what could be one of the biggest British boxing events of all time. Another British legend, Naseem Hamed has offered a surprising take on how the fight could unfold. Fury made his ring return in a decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov earlier this month, shaking off […]

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The United Kingdom has produced some tremendous heavyweights in recent years, ending a near century-long curse and having success in the division ever since. When predicting how a clash between two of the country’s best in Lennox Lewis and Tyson Fury, Roy Jones Jr said that it would be a ‘great fight’. Bob Fitzsimmons became […]

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Rico Verhoeven faces an almighty challenge when he collides with reigning and unified heavyweight world champion, , in just his second professional boxing bout. However, there is one well-ranked heavyweight that believes that the Dutchman will come out on top. Whilst recognised as a legendary kickboxer, Rico Verhoeven’s boxing credentials are far less impressive, with […]

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seems to have a new fight date set as he continues his surge towards the heavyweight throne, and talk not turns to who will step through the ropes with him. Itauma has not fought beyond six rounds in his 14-fight professional career, but now finds himself on the cusp of a shot at the coveted […]

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Undefeated German contender is deemed by many to be the number two heavyweight on the planet, behind dominant and reigning unified champion Oleksandr Usyk. Kabayel got his hands on the WBC Interim heavyweight title when he knocked out Zhilei Zhang last February, continuing a rich vein of form which saw him halt Arslanbek Makhmudov and […]

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The return of feels imminent but whether the WBA lightweight champion-in-recess will fight at 135lbs remains to be seen, with the team of his expected lightweight opponent claiming that ‘Tank’ is ducking them. A three-division champion, Davis had held the WBA title since late 2023 and defended it twice, knocking out Frank Martin and then […]

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challenges for Gilberto Ramirez’s unified cruiserweight crown next weekend and should he pass that test, there is only one man on the mind of ‘The Mexican Monster’. Benavidez has established himself as one of the most fan-friendly fighters in the sport, not only through his enthralling fight style but also because of his mentality to […]

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