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Ryan Fletcher co-founded Boxing Social in 2018. Building the initial website and contributing to online articles as a true boxing fan. Over the past 8 years Ryan has regularly contributed written and video content to Boxing Social. In this time Ryan has contributed with exclusive interviews, in-depth expert fight reports and managed the overall technology of the Boxing Social website.
Questions continue to surround whether Fabio Wardley’s corner should have stopped his brutal fight against Daniel Dubois earlier after the heavyweight absorbed sustained punishment during their dramatic showdown on May 9 at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Wardley showed tremendous toughness throughout the contest despite suffering severe swelling around his eye, heavy bleeding, and […]
Calls for a future showdown between Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma have continued growing following Dubois’ dramatic victory over Fabio Wardley to become WBO heavyweight champion. The brutal all-British heavyweight clash instantly sparked discussion about what could come next for Dubois, with many fans already pushing for a potential fight against fellow Queensberry heavyweight prospect […]
Dana White expressed strong confidence that Conor McGregor will return to action inside the octagon this summer. “I’m extremely confident it’ll happen this summer,” White said regarding McGregor’s return. Although the UFC CEO stopped short of officially confirming an opponent or event. “There are a lot of great things going on behind-the-scenes that make me […]
Jake Paul has admitted that his future in boxing remains uncertain following the severe injuries he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year in December. Paul reportedly suffered a double jaw fracture and lost a back tooth during the sixth-round stoppage defeat against Joshua in Miami. The YouTuber-turned-boxer later underwent major surgery, […]
Jake Paul, one of the UFC’s most vocal critics and a strong advocate for fighter pay, has now shared his assessment of Dana White’s new boxing venture, Zuffa Boxing, while raising concerns about the new promotion. While he wished the company success and praised the idea of helping boxing evolve, the YouTuber-turned-boxer hinted that fighters […]
Tyson Fury has fired back after Oleksandr Usyk expressed interest in a trilogy fight between the heavyweight rivals. Fury and Usyk met inside the ring on two occasions. In their first episode in May 2024, in the back-and-forth fight, the Ukrainian secured a split decision victory. After seven months, in their rematch, Usyk defeated Fury […]
Dana White has addressed growing speculation linking several major boxing stars, including Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, to Zuffa Boxing following the promotion’s latest event. Speaking during the post-fight press conference after Zuffa Boxing 06, White discussed the organization’s long-term plans while responding to questions regarding fighters potentially joining the promotion in the future. Rumors […]
Moses Itauma has admitted that he would love the chance to face Oleksandr Usyk before the heavyweight champion retires, although he does not believe the fight is realistic right now. Itauma continues to be viewed as one of the brightest young heavyweights in boxing following his rapid rise through the division. At just 21 years […]
Fabio Wardley has shared his first public message following his dramatic stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois in their brutal heavyweight clash at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Wardley and Dubois delivered one of the most talked-about fights of the year, with both heavyweights exchanging knockdowns and huge shots before Dubois eventually secured the stoppage […]
Shane Mosley Jr. delivered one of the biggest wins of his career after scoring a brutal sixth-round TKO over Serhii Bohachuk in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 06 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, on May 10. Mosley Jr entered the fight as the underdog against the dangerous Bohachuk but produced an impressive performance built […]
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, widely viewed as the biggest boxing fight in British history, has been signed for later this year, with the bout confirmed by Turki Alalshikh and Eddie Hearn. Ahead of the fight, Fury has taken aim at Joshua following Daniel Dubois’ WBO heavyweight title victory over Fabio Wardley at the Co-op […]
Ben Davison has admitted that Fabio Wardley’s brutal fight against Daniel Dubois could have been stopped earlier, following growing criticism of the punishment Wardley absorbed. The WBO heavyweight title clash on May at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester put on a war for the fans. Both fighters exchanged huge shots across 11 dramatic rounds […]