Boxing was still dealing with the aftermath of Tyson Fury-Dillian Whyte earlier this week. What transpired as a routine title defence for the champion last Saturday saw the night end with Fury reminding all of us that he was still retiring before a rendition of American Pie at Wembley Stadium. The attention then rightly turned […]
Teofimo Lopez says he hopes to return to the ring this summer and could face undisputed super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor. Lopez hasn’t fought since losing his three world lightweight titles in November 2021. With his stay at 135lbs now over the 24-year-old is chasing similar glory at 140lbs. One name that has been constantly mentioned […]
Callum Smith would be happy to face the winner of Joshua Buatsi against Craig Richards if a world title option was not available. The former super-middleweight world champion is in New York this week supporting his brother Liam as he prepares to face Jessie Vargas. Callum has been out of the ring since September last […]
Eddie Hearn has expressed his disappointment at Sky’s lack of coverage for Saturday’s fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano DAZN became the new home for Matchroom Boxing in June 2021 when a five-year deal was agreed ending Hearn’s association with Sky. Taylor made her professional debut on Sky in November 2016 going on to […]
Former Commonwealth super-lightweight champion Philip Bowes has been given a four-year ban from all sport by UKAD. The Londoner tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine following an adverse finding discovered in a urine sample provided on September 2, 2020. This took place after the 37-year-old had lost to Akeem Ennis Brown for Commonwealth and […]
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr will fight Luis Ortiz on August 13 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Premier Boxing Champions event will pit the Mexican against the veteran Cuban who recently labelled him a ‘coward’. Ruiz, 32, had been due to face Tyrone Sprong, much to Ortiz’ annoyance, but instead […]
Tyson Fury says he would have punched Oleksandr Usyk ‘round the ring’ if they had ever fought. The now retired WBC champion spoke to talkSPORT 24 hours after reconfirming his departure from the sport in an interview with Piers Morgan. If Fury sticks to his word, then an undisputed fight between himself and the winner […]
Liam Smith has indicated he would be interested in fighting Chris Eubank Jr. The former WBO super-welterweight champion fights at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night against Jessie Vargas. A win for ‘Beefy’ will see him knocking on the door for bigger fights. Over the years the 33-year-old been linked to a fight against Kell […]
WBO super-welterweight champion Natasha Jonas believes Amanda Serrano’s fighting style is all wrong for Katie Taylor. Taylor will defend all four of her world lightweight titles against the seven-weight champion on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Jonas has experience of fighting both women and explained why the Puerto Rican may prove too much for […]
Tyson Fury has reiterated his decision that he is retiring from boxing. The WBC heavyweight champion was speaking on Piers Morgan: Uncensored and explained why he will never fight again. “I’m happy, I’m healthy, I’ve still got my brains, I can still talk. I’ve got a beautiful wife, I’ve got six kids, I’ve got umpteen […]
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are lighting up New York City ahead of their super-fight at Madison Square Garden. The two fighters will battle it out in front of a five-figure crowd at the iconic venue on Saturday night with Taylor putting her undisputed lightweight crown on the line. Fight week preparations are well underway […]
Dillian Whyte wants a few more fights against ‘the best guys’ and then plans to retire. The 34-year-old from Brixton first plans to take a break with his family after suffering a third career loss on Saturday night to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Whyte was knocked out in the sixth round but says big […]