As far as Frank Warren is concerned a fight between Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker is dead in the water. Representatives for both boxers had been trying to finalise a bout between the WBO number one and two contenders since it’s premature announcement on April 23 at Wembley Stadium. The heavyweight showdown had been mooted […]
Shakur Stevenson has once again expressed his desire to fight Joe Cordina but only if it’s worth his while. The Unified Super Featherweight champion was a guest on The Good Fight and host Kate Abdo asked him if facing the new IBF title holder would be of interest. “Cordina is definitely an interesting fight.” “Cordina […]
Anthony Joshua says he must do more and something different against Oleksandr Usyk if he is to regain his world heavyweight titles on August 20. The British heavyweight came face to face once again with the new champion at the second press conference in London yesterday with just over seven weeks until fight night. Speaking […]
Deontay Wilder is on a list of names being targeted by Joseph Parker. The New Zealand heavyweight had hoped to be fighting Joe Joyce this weekend at Wembley Arena, but their bout fell through. Parker then went on to sign for BOXXER and their CEO Ben Shalom says they still hope the Joyce fight can […]
BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom believes Liam Smith is the perfect foe for Chris Eubank Jr’s next fight. Speculation on who the WBA number one middleweight contender will face has gone quiet since mooted opponent Kell Brook retired from the sport, leaving boxing on a high after his win over Amir Khan. Last time out on […]
The highly anticipated debut of Ben Whittaker will now take place on July 30. This Saturday night in Manchester had been the original plan for the 2020 Olympic Silver Medallist to make his bow but the main event between Hughie Fury and Michael Hunter was postponed when the former withdrew due to illness. The light […]
Unified Super Lightweight champion Josh Taylor has described Jack Catterall’s pursuit of a rematch against him as a ‘little bit desperate’. Speaking to Sky Sports Taylor had this to say about Catterall: “I wouldn’t be moaning and groaning the way he’s going on and on, it’s just ridiculous.” “The way he’s acted since and the […]
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua met for the second and final time today before they cross paths in Saudi Arabia in August. The two heavyweights were in London for the next leg of the press conference tour which began in the Middle East to promote their August 20 rematch. A win for Joshua will make […]
Callum Smith’s hopes of getting an opportunity to fight for a World Light Heavyweight title have taken a step closer. The World Boxing Council (WBC) announced an elimination bout between their number one contender, Smith, and the number two ranked Mathieu Bauderlique from France. The purse bid ceremony will take place on Friday, July 1. […]
Gennadiy Golovkin will have the chance to become undisputed super middleweight champion on September 17 but one month later the welterweight division could also crown one man with all four belts. The Kazakh legend squares off with fierce rival Canelo Alvarez at The T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas for the third time in their careers. GGG, […]
Number one bantamweight Naoya Inoue is on a mission to get Paul Butler’s WBO world title. The Japanese sensation currently holds three belts at 118lbs and is just one away from becoming the undisputed champion. Last month ‘Monster’ ripped the WBC strap away from Nonito Donaire in their rematch which lasted just two rounds. Inoue’s […]
A trip to the Barclays Centre to watch Gervonta Davis fight gave Danny Garcia a taste of what he had been missing. The former two-weight world champion returns for his ninth fight at the Brooklyn venue against Jose Benavidez Jr on July 30. Garcia has been out of the ring for 18 months since losing […]