Sunny Edwards might be fixated on beating WBO flyweight champion, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, in their upcoming 112lb unification bout but that doesn’t mean the unbeaten IBF title holder has stopped surveying the scene around him completely. Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez may be 36 years old but remains the most well known fighter campaigning in the lower
Month: September 2023
Posted on 09/28/2023 By: Sean Crose This Saturday night, two of the top boxers in the world will square off in Los Vegas to fight not only for titles, but for enormous accolades. Those accolades will be well deserved. For Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s careers will never be the same after their scheduled twelve
ON THE eve of one of the biggest events in a stellar year for Showtime, there was deep uncertainty about the future of the sport on the network. Amid reports that they are about to announce a decision to drop boxing from their scheduling altogether, Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza refused to rule out an
Diego Pacheco’s November 18th DAZN main event against Marcelo Coceres isn’t much to write home about, but the co-feature looks fun, as Matchroom Boxing announced today that former featherweight champion Erika Cruz will drop to 122 to challenge WBA champ Mayerlin Rivas. Cruz (16-2, 3 KO) put on what remains one of 2023’s best fights
Jermell Charlo has always noticed the aura of Canelo Alvarez. It’s easy to spot. For the better part of the past half-decade, the Mexican star has been viewed as the face of boxing. Fans often fill arenas to see him fight. His opponents are normally grateful for the opportunity. Of course, they wanna upset the
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH admits to having one worry over the chances of Jordan Thompson upsetting the odds against Jai Opetaia on Saturday night (Sept 30). Thompson, 30, challenges the Australian for his IBF cruiserweight strap at Wembley Arena. The fight represents a first for both men; a maiden world title challenge for Thompson and the opening
After yesterday’s final press conference for this weekend’s fight against Canelo Alvarez, Jermell Charlo touches on his current relationship with his twin Jermall, and how the pair have come from nothing all the way to becoming world champions. Jermall, if you aren’t aware, has been said to be dealing with personal issues that have kept
Cody Crowley hopes Yordenis Ugas beats Mario Barrios on Saturday night because he has always wanted to fight Ugas. More important to the undefeated Canadian contender, however, is that his next fight comes against whoever wins the Ugas-Barrios bout. Crowley is the WBC’s number one contender in its welterweight ratings and beat Abel Ramos by
Timothy Bradley Jr. Sep 28, 2023, 07:45 AM ET Boxing — the sweet science — has always been a sport that demands not only strength, speed, and stamina, but also finesse and technique. However, when matchups are made, there is often an overlooked element: Where both boxers are in their respective careers. How a fighter
“THURSDAY? That’s running up steps at 7am and then boxing at around 11am,” Jordan Thompson tells Boxing News. The relief at knowing exactly what he will be doing every single day is clear in his voice. Years ago, Thompson would effortlessly chalk up ascents of the notorious Jutland Street hill in Manchester City centre. Back
Following the final press conference ahead of this weekend’s super middleweight title fight, Canelo Alvarez talks to media members about feeling much better leading into this fight than he has in his recent bouts, and why he’s only focusing on satisfying himself with a convincing win over Jermell Charlo. Canelo on those who say he’s
The scene was set. Katie Taylor’s first professional fight in Ireland would be more than just a one-sided homecoming, it would give her the chance to become an undisputed champion in a second weight division. The lightweight champion’s adoring fans poured into Dublin’s 3Arena expecting to see a coronation. Instead, they witnessed a passing of
Posted on 09/27/2023 By: Sean Crose Tim Bradley may be retired from the ring, but he’s never been one to hold his tongue when it comes to expressing his thoughts. And this week is no exception. With the much anticipated battle between undisputed super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez and undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo
There’s a quiet confidence that Raymond Muratalla has. Well, after his recent comments, maybe it isn’t so quiet. The 26-year-old lightweight contender struts around the division like he owns the place. His recent performances, however, gives him the right to feel that way. Muratalla (18-0, 15 KOs) is enjoying a three-fight knockout streak. When matchmakers
Canelo Alvarez showed a lot of calm, occasionally funny personality at Wednesday’s final press conference with Jermell Charlo, oozing the confidence of someone who has been on many big stages in his career already. Canelo (59-2-2, 39 KO) continued to say he’s motivated by Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KO) not respecting his skills and calling him
SAUL ALVAREZ used Wednesday’s final press conference to make the surprising admission that his primary motivation against Jermell Charlo will be the opportunity to prove the smaller twin wrong about his own skills. Undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo faces the world’s No.1 light-middleweight Charlo at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on Saturday night and the Mexican
CANELO ALVAREZ will be aiming to show on Saturday night (September 30) that his last two performances have been nothing more than a blip and not warning signs that his best days are behind him. The undisputed super-middleweight champion puts everything on the line against another super-welterweight undisputed champion Jermell Charlo at the T-Mobile Arena
Otto Wallin doesn’t know what to make of Murat Gassiev as a heavyweight. The former IBF/WBA cruiserweight champion has knocked out all four of his heavyweight opponents inside of four rounds since he moved up in weight four years ago. None of Gassiev’s heavyweight conquests were nearly as proven as Wallin, however, which makes their
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