Tyson Fury is a controversial figure in the sport of boxing, beloved by many but questioned by others on his negotiating style and its success rate. ‘The Gypsy King’ has held the WBC Heavyweight title since a 2020 stoppage win over long-reigning champ, Deontay Wilder. Since then he has defended the belt in their trilogy […]
Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford face off in what many fans are predicting will be fight of the year and then some. The two welterweight champions struggled for years to make a fight happen, but bypassed the businessmen and got the bones of a deal done over the phone this year. It’s a treat […]
Mick Conlan’s world title dreams were cruelly set back in Belfast recently, and all eyes are on what he decides to do next. He spoke to Boxing Social about the loss, the learning, and something entirely different – lager. The 31-year-old bounced back from defeat in 2022’s fight of the year against Leigh Wood with […]
As Hall of Fame fighter turned promoter and pundit, Barry McGuigan keeps a keen eye on boxing’s next generation. Known as ‘Clones Cyclone’, McGuigan won British, European and World titles at featherweight in a 35 fight career that saw him hang up the gloves with 32 wins and an army of fans that regularly filled […]
Deontay Wilder’s knockout power is a frightening prospect for any heavyweight – and he believes one of the best is avoiding him because of it. The Alabama native has knocked out every man he’s faced in the ring that isn’t named Tyson Fury, often early and with one single shot. It’s an attribute that carried […]
Arslanbek Makhmudov continues to bulldoze his way up the heavyweight ranks. The Russian-born Canadian citizen is considered by many in the sport as the ‘bogeyman’, and is seen as a high-risk low-reward prospect for any fighter who is a rung or two up the ladder from him. He recently moved to 17-0 with 16 KOs, […]
Dave Allen finally has the big fight he returned to the sport looking for. ‘The White Rhino’ or ‘Doncaster De La Hoya’ announced his retirement back in November of 2020 at the age of 28. He cited a lost love for boxing as well as a concussive sparring session with current unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr […]
Jermell Charlo will jump up two weight classes to face Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez – and Shawn Porter believes one has only a puncher’s chance. Canelo made headlines when he penned a deal with Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions, ending a stint with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and opening him up to some intriguing contests. The first […]
Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford are set to finally face off to crown a four-belt welterweight champion – and Tony Bellew doesn’t see it going the distance. The two elite operators recently delighted fans by making the fight official after years of failed talks, and predictions can now be made with the assurance that […]
Liam Smith is waiting for a decision on his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr that has been muddied by the potential of Conor Benn’s return. The Liverpool man upset the odds by stopping Eubank in four rounds back in January, and a month later Eubank activated his contractual rematch clause. An injury to Smith in […]
Undisputed lightweight champion, Devin Haney, believes a contest with Gervonta Davis is the biggest fight out there. The 24-year-old is fresh off the second defence of his four belts – an extremely closely fought contest with Vasiliy Lomachenko. Despite calls to make a rematch with the Ukrainian, it appears he’s looking forward. It’s no secret […]
Terence Crawford’s trainer, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, believes Errol Spence’s team will ‘move the goalposts’ when his man emerges victorious. The two welterweight champions are set to finally face off after a long wait, crowning the first four-belt 147lbs champion and, in the eyes of many, the best active fighter in the sport. It’s no secret […]