Daniel Jacobs is targeting Super-Middleweight champions Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders as he told the latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s Podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’ the steps he needs to take to reach the hall of fame. Jacobs (36-3 30 KOs) took his first step on the path to two-weight World glory in December when he […]
Eddy Reynoso says Julio Cesar Martinez will aim to unify the Flyweight division before moving to Super-Flyweight for blockbuster bouts against the likes of Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, as the Ring Magazine trainer of the year maps out Martinez’s path on this weekend’s episode of ‘Peleamundo’. Reynoso, the co-trainer and manager of Martinez who is […]
Josh Warrington is the latest guest on Matchroom Boxing’s new podcast, ‘The Lockdown Tapes’, and he said he is still ticking over as he hopes to meet WBA Featherweight king Can Xu in a unification clash when boxing returns. IBF champion Warrington (30-0 7 KOs) recently reunited with promoter Eddie Hearn, who revealed on a recent […]
Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez are hunting a blockbuster unification rematch – and Estrada told Gonzalez in the first ever episode of ‘Peleamundo’, which aired yesterday on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel, that he is confident of settling the score if the pair can meet again. Estrada (40-3 27 KOs) and Gonzalez (49-2 41 KOs) both regained […]
Amir Khan has announced that he will provide in excess of 10,000 care packages to residents of Islamabad, Pakistan amid COVID-19 induced food shortages. Packages include food, water and toiletries, with the former World champion disclosing via social media that the Pakistan Army will help distribute the goods from the Amir Khan Boxing Hall. Khan – often […]
Unified World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua believes that the best version of Mike Tyson would have beaten that of the great Muhammad Ali. Speaking in a JD Sports Live Instagram Q&A, Joshua explained why he believes that the “more developed” ‘Iron Mike’ would have prevailed. “It’s quite interesting because in the era of Ali’s heavyweight reign, the heavyweights […]
Matchroom Boxing have announced that June 20’s scheduled clash between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev has been postponed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The pair were due to meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though a new date is now being worked towards with the same venue in mind. The statement reads: “Anthony Joshua’s […]
Former heavyweight destroyer Mike Tyson says that Deontay Wilder needs to “Grow up” following the maiden loss of his career to Tyson Fury. Tyson – speaking on instagram live with recording artist ‘Fat Joe’, also added that his compatriot Wilder needs to bounce back with “zest and courage” ahead of a trilogy showdown with WBC champion Fury. He […]
In line with government guidelines, Matchroom Boxing have postponed all boxing events scheduled to take place in May. The statement reads: “In line with the BBBofC and Government guidelines relating to COVID-19, Matchroom Boxing have postponed all events scheduled to be taking place in May, including Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin at Manchester Arena on […]
Matchroom Boxing will donate 200 tickets per event at their Saturday Fight Night and PPV shows to the brave front line NHS heroes fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme will last for 12 months from when it is safe for boxing to resume, with tickets available for a schedule of boxing that includes Anthony Joshua’s Heavyweight […]
Ahead of Oleksandr Usyk’s pay-per-view clash with Derek Chisora, David Haye says that the Ukrainian star has “miscalculated” his heavyweight counterpart. Speaking at the Usyk-Chisora announcement press conference, ‘The Hayemaker’ also added that Usyk – a heavy favourite to conquer Chisora and pursue a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua – should expect a “dogfight” on May 23. […]
Regarded as one of the finest sporting rivalries in history, what the late, legendary duo of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier left in the ring over three legs will remain eternally glorious. From ‘The Fight of the Century’ to ‘The Thrilla in Manila’, we take a look back in time at the iconic, often gruelling, Ali-Frazier trilogy. […]