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Oscar De La Hoya delivers KO verdict for David Benavidez vs Zurdo: “He doesn’t have a good chin”

has questioned the punch resistance of ahead of his world cruiserweight title challenge against . The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this Saturday, with Benavidez jumping up from 175lbs in an attempt to claim Ramirez’s WBO and WBA belts. Victory would see him become a three-division world champion, while retaining the […]

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Junto Nakatani asked if Naoya Inoue is the best fighter in the world ahead of undisputed clash

Junto Nakatani has assessed the lofty status of , who many consider to be a top two pound-for-pound star. The pair will square off at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, with Inoue making the seventh defence of his four major super-bantamweight titles. As a two-division undisputed champion, the 33-year-old sits alongside Oleksandr Usyk as […]

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Tim Bradley sees only one winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney: “He’s going to struggle”

Hall of Fame inductee Tim Bradley sees only one man emerging triumphant in a potential showdown between and . It was reported on Monday that preliminary talks had begun for an all-American clash later this year, though Stevenson later denied any negotiations had taken place. If the two American stars do meet, several details would […]

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Roy Jones Jr names the heavyweight who will give Moses Itauma big problems: “He’s the only one”

believes is the most “exciting heavyweight” since Mike Tyson, but has named one man who would perhaps nullify his explosiveness. Despite having not fought any top-tier contenders, Itauma is widely regarded as a future world champion who could reign supreme for many years to come. The 21-year-old claimed his most significant victory thus far in […]

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Erik Morales delivers honest verdict on Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: “That’s who will win”

Mexican boxing legend , who is the same age as , has offered his take on the 49-year-old’s expected rematch with . The two pound-for-pound icons are set to collide in a professional contest on September 19, headlining a Netflix event at The Sphere, Las Vegas. Their second encounter did, however, appear to be in […]

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Teddy Atlas sums up Junto Nakatani’s chances of becoming the first to beat Naoya Inoue

Teddy Atlas has assessed Junto Nakatani’s chances as he attempts to dethrone undisputed super-bantamweight king Naoya Inoue this Saturday. The pair will square off at the Tokyo Dome, Japan, where Inoue overcame a shock knockdown to successfully defend his four world titles against Luis Nery in 2024. Since then, ‘The Monster’ has made five consecutive […]

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Dmitry Bivol in early talks for thrilling undisputed fight

Dmitry Bivol could be presented with the opportunity to become a two-time undisputed champion, but only if he wins his next outing against Michael Eifert. The pair will collide at the UMMC Arena, Russia, on May 30, with Bivol returning from back surgery to make a mandatory defence of his unified crown. He previously held […]

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Hall of Fame champion says he would have been the man to beat Terence Crawford: “I’m going to win”

A Hall of Famer, who made an astonishing 15 defences of his world welterweight title, has backed himself in a fantasy showdown with . Many regard ‘Bud’ as one of the all-time greatest welterweight champions, given the magnitude of his undisputed triumph over Errol Spence Jr in 2023. Prior to that, he had amassed seven […]

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Unbeaten fighter says he’s in line to face Gervonta Davis next: “They’re about to sanction it”

could be given an immediate world title shot upon his return, colliding with an unbeaten contender for the WBA lightweight strap. ‘Tank’ defended this belt against Lamont Roach in March 2025, boxing to a controversial draw from which many felt he was fortunate to come away. Since then, the 31-year-old has been made ‘champion in […]

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Former champion says he ranks above Lewis and Calzaghe as the greatest British fighter of all time

When it comes to discussing the greatest British fighters of all time, and are often the first two names that spring to mind. Both of them defeated every man they faced in a professional ring, while also becoming dominant world champions in their respective divisions. At heavyweight, Lewis was crowned the undisputed king in 1999 […]

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Tim Bradley makes emphatic KO prediction for Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia

Hall of Famer Tim Bradley believes a welterweight clash between and WBC world champion ends in emphatic fashion. The pair are in talks to collide later this year, while Garcia has also mentioned the possibility of rematching WBA world champion Rolando Romero. Their first encounter, in May 2025, saw Romero claim a unanimous decision victory […]

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Chris Eubank Jr likely comeback opponent reveals fight is ‘so close’ to being signed

Negotiations appear to be “moving quickly” as Chris Eubank Jr looks to finalise a deal for his ring return. The 36-year-old has not fought since last November, when a lethargic performance saw him lose his middleweight rematch to Conor Benn by unanimous decision. Earlier that year, Eubank had outpointed his rival by a consensus margin […]

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David Benavidez says world champion is avoiding him after feeling his power in sparring

believes one of the sport’s flagship champions is actively avoiding him, claiming there have been “multiple opportunities” to make the fight happen. The WBC light-heavyweight champion is widely considered to be a top 10 pound-for-pound operator, capable of significantly enhancing his legacy over the next few years. His immediate opportunity to do so will arrive […]

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