Sports Journalist · 15 articles
Dave Laurel is a boxing media editor and social media operator who runs several boxing platforms online. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Boxing Social, overseeing editorial content, breaking news, features, and digital strategy across the brand’s growing audience.
Boxing and gaming have always gone hand in hand. Whether it’s stepping into the ring as a heavyweight champion or experiencing the drama of a title fight from your living room, boxing games have long captured the imagination of fight fans. While many supporters are still hoping for the return of a major console boxing […]
Big boxing nights feel bigger than standard sporting events. The build-up, press conferences, weigh-in, walkouts, rivalry, and one-punch drama all add to the excitement. That emotion is part of boxing’s appeal, but it can also push fans towards rushed betting decisions. For adults in legal betting markets, preparation matters. Accessing reliable platform reviews helps enthusiasts […]
Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury is the massive all-British heavyweight fight boxing fans have demanded for years. While early odds offer an initial assessment of each fighter’s chances and suggest a clear favourite, professional betting markets remain highly fluid. The numbers published today will likely change significantly before fight night. Bookmakers adjust these lines based […]
UK boxing is building toward one of its most anticipated domestic calendars in recent memory. From sold-out arenas in Sheffield to a landmark stadium night on the south coast, the fight cards lined up for 2026 represent a genuine step forward for British boxing at every level. Local heroes are topping bills in their home […]
Williams Was Hurt And Potter Knew It By the sixth round, Danny Williams’ right arm was hanging off him. Not tired. Not tucked away because he did not fancy throwing it. Hanging. The shoulder had gone, the arm was useless, and Mark Potter could see it as clearly as everyone else at Wembley Conference Centre. […]
There is a version of Lennox Lewis that still does not get talked about properly, and the Lennox Lewis Shannon Briggs fight is one of the clearest examples of why. People often talk about Lewis as the clever big man with the jab. That is true, obviously. But it is also a little too tidy. […]
Murat Gassiev vs Tony Yoka is now set for July 11 in Moscow, with the former cruiserweight world champion defending his WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight title after Tony Yoka’s planned clash with Lawrence Okolie fell apart earlier this year. The fight is expected to headline the next IBA Pro event at the VTB Arena. It will […]
With the current heavyweight division being an ever-changing landscape, here at Boxing Social we take a look at the three fights the heavyweight division in 2026 must deliver for fight fans around the world. The heavyweight division is in the best shape it has been in for a long time. The entrance of His Excellency […]
Conor Benn has always been easy to sell, but Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia may be the fight that finally tells us how much of the hype still holds up. The surname helps. The aggression helps. The highlight-reel finishes helped even more. For a while, he looked like one of the most exciting fighters in […]
Eddie Hearn has claimed that Conor Benn offered him $250,000 to stop him from making negative comments. The fallout between Eddie Hearn and Conor Benn took another ugly turn. Hearn made the claim while speaking to Pro Boxing Fans. He insisted the alleged offer came through an email from Benn’s lawyer. The Matchroom chairman was […]
With Usyk vs Verhoeven still fresh on people’s minds, fight fans are still picking their jaws up off the floor — at how well Verhoeven performed or, depending on who you ask, how poor Usyk looked. As a result, the question on everyone’s lips is the same: what is Usyk’s next fight? Two options appear […]
According to reports from Mike Coppinger at The Ring, Vasiliy Lomachenko’s next fight is set for later this year. However, the WBO is not making it easy. The sanctioning body has told Team Lomachenko that Emanuel Navarrete must first settle unfinished business with Charly Suarez. Their controversial No Contest earlier this year means Navarrete has […]