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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Preparations for ‘s planned fight with are already underway, but there is one former champion who believes that he will still face the Filipino icon before Mayweather. Earlier this year, Mayweather’s shock professional comeback was announced nearly a decade after he hung up the gloves, with a rematch against familiar foe Pacquiao set for The […]

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is on the lookout for a July opponent ahead of a planned world title challenge at the end of the year, but there is one former heavyweight world champion who fellow Briton David Price believes the youngster should swerve. Itauma has not fought beyond six rounds in his 14 professional outings to date, knocking out […]

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Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion has revealed which man hit him hardest during his 32-fight professional career. Haye established himself as one of the biggest punchers in the cruiserweight division during the 2000s, with his first 16 victories all coming inside of the distance, as the Bermondsey-born operator announced himself on the big stage. […]

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Next month, kickstarts a three-fight plan before his potential 2027 retirement and the heavyweight ruler has now provided an update on his final months as a professional. Usyk has established himself as a boxing legend in recent years, building on his phenomenal undisputed run as a cruiserweight and replicating the feat as a heavyweight, becoming […]

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is looking to bounce back after suffering a second career defeat and an immediate world title shot on the cards. Having become a unified lightweight champion, Lopez moved up super-lightweight in 2022 and dethroned Josh Taylor to become the WBO titleholder the following year. Up at 140lbs, he made three defences of his title before […]

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Next weekend, a classic Cinco de Mayo showdown takes place, as steps up to cruiserweight to challenge for the unified world titles in the 200lb division. Now, two-division world champion has provided his prediction for the bout. Ramirez got his hands on the WBO super-middleweight world title back in 2016 and made five title defences […]

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Following Terence Crawford’s retirement, most fans are debating whether it is Oleksandr Usyk or Naoya Inoue that can be considered as boxing’s pound-for-pound number one. However, Tim Bradley believes that an another fighter deserves the top spot. Crawford, Usyk and Inoue are the only three men to have become the undisputed champion in multiple weight […]

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and have been linked to a world title showdown, and Garcia’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya has provided an update on the fight. After ditching Matchroom Boxing and signing with Zuffa Boxing, Benn debuted under Dana White’s promotional outfit earlier this month with a decision victory against Prograis on the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov […]

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Conor Benn is on the verge of a challenge for world honours, but big names in the sport continue to question where his level truly lies. Now, British boxing legend ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed has offered his thoughts on the 29-year-old’s ability. Benn skipped the traditional route to the top and then, after a failed drugs […]

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Former heavyweight world champion has predicted how a showdown between British rivals and may play out amid talk of their long-awaited meeting. Joshua and Fury have been linked to a clash with one another for a number of years, but negotiations have often seemed too complicated, with promotional rivalries and egos getting in the way […]

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Cemented as a great of both the modern era and of boxing history, holds a special place in the hearts of boxing fans. However, there is one active fighter who is superior, in the eyes of heavyweight icon . Pacquiao remains as boxing’s only eight-division world champion, having held world titles at flyweight and super-welterweight […]

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After sharing the ring with Shakur Stevenson, believes he knows how to defeat the unbeaten Newark southpaw and has shared that knowledge to future opponents of the newly crowned super-lightweight world champion. Stevenson became the third-youngest four-division world champion in boxing history when he dethroned Teofimo Lopez and captured the WBO super-lightweight strap with one […]

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is fast becoming one of the most exciting fighters in the sport and the Kent-based phenomenon looks set to be mandated for a shot at the heavyweight throne. Itauma has fought on 14 occasions since his 2023 debut and has rose into title contention with wins over Demsey McKean, Mike Balogun, Dillian Whyte and, most […]

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Next week, and are set to collide in the biggest fight in the history of Japanese boxing, with the undisputed super-bantamweight title on the line. Inoue is one of just three fighters to have become a multi-divisional undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, joined by only Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk in that extremely […]

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hung up the gloves after a career-best triumph over , but there is one man that ‘Bud’ has now revealed that he was targeting before the opportunity to face the Mexican superstar arose. Crawford became the undisputed welterweight world champion when he knocked out Errol Spence Jr in July 2023, six years after he completed […]

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is set for an intriguing cruiserweight clash next month as he challenges for Gilberto Ramirez’s unified titles at 200lbs. ‘The Mexican Monster’ is keen to build on his legacy and has accepted a daring step up for this scrap with WBA and WBO champion Ramirez, who has lost only once in his 49 career fights […]

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WBO welterweight world champion is yet to fight this year and is now on the lookout for an opponent for a first defence of his 147lb crown, after negotiations for his touted unification fight have collapsed. Haney dethroned Brian Norman Jr back in November to become a three-division world champion but ‘The Dream’ has not […]

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is in search for a July opponent in order to best prepare him for a proposed showdown with in November. Fury returned to the heavyweight scene after a 16-month layoff, outboxing Russian powerhouse Arslanbek Makhmudov in a decision win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to score a first victory since 2023. In the aftermath, ‘The Gypsy […]

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