Mario Barrios isn’t cut from the same cloth as some of his boxing contemporaries. The 28-year-old, ever since he was introduced to the violent sport, was never interested in eschewing the best fighters around. Instead, he believed that the only way he could improve was by challenging and pushing himself to the limit. Having shared
Month: November 2023
By Elliot Worsell AT school, it seemed almost unacceptable for either boys to get good grades or for girls to break a sweat. It was mainly for this reason the boys neglected to do their homework and took pride in failing exams and the girls, brighter but just as prone to herd mentality, excused themselves
By Thomas Gerbasi When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and debts are high, And you want to smile but have to sigh. When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit. FOR most
By Declan Taylor FRANK WARREN has confirmed that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for all four belts despite the new delay on their heavyweight superfight. After trying and failing to make the fight multiple times over the past 12 months, the pair seemed set to clash on December 23 in Saudi Arabia after
Sivenathi ‘The Special One’ Nontshinga is currently Africa’s only reigning world belt holder. Ahead of his first defence on Saturday in Monte Carlo, the inspirational light-flyweight spoke to Boxing News about family, the vision he had as a child, and his thrilling win against Hector Flores, including the famous instructions he received from trainer Colin
Josh Kelly fights in front of his home fans for the first time as a professional when he faces Roarke Knapp in Sunderland on December 16. Shown live exclusively on DAZN worldwide, Kelly headlines the Wasserman Boxing show against the power-punching South African at the Beacon of Light, with both men daring to put their
Although a light heavyweight showdown between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev is the clear and obvious fight to make in the division, the bout remains elusive. Even still, the fights themselves know what the fans want to see, and took a few moments to face off for cameras while in attendance for the Tyson Fury
Reigning fighter of the year Dmitry Bivol has had a forgettable 2023. After decisively beating Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez in a banner 2022, the WBA light heavyweight champion has failed to enter the ring so far this year, joining a growing list of top fighters who are inactive. Matchroom Boxing head Eddie Hearn is
Posted on 11/02/2023 By: Sean Crose “I’m still active,” the legendary Manny Pacquiao told Fight Hub in a recent interview. “I have an exhibition match this coming December.” And who might his opponent be? “We’re working with Mayweather,” he said. “You’re going to do an exhibition with Floyd?” interviewer Marcos Villegas asked in surprise. “Yes,”
Mike Coppinger, ESPNNov 2, 2023, 05:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vergil Ortiz Jr. will make his 154-pound debut against Fredrick Lawson on Jan. 6 in Las Vegas, Golden Boy Promotions announced Thursday. Ortiz (19-0, 19 KOs) hasn’t competed since August 2022 as he dealt with the effects of rhabdomyolysis, a condition that occurs when
Like Ryan Garcia before him, Vergil Ortiz Jr’s first fight as a super welterweight won’t be against a super welterweight. Ortiz confirmed on Twitter today that he’ll face welterweight veteran Fredrick Lawson in his January 6th return. Previous reporting indicated that Marlen Esparza would also see action, but if DAZN sent out anything about the
Edward Vazquez may not be a familiar name but on Saturday night he challenges Joe Cordina for the IBF super-featherweight belt in Monte Carlo. During this interview with Boxing News the 28-year-old gave his thoughts on facing Cordina, what his Mexican heritage means to him, the defeat to Raymond Ford, and why on Vazquez’s seventh
This was the win that O’Shaquie Foster needed to prove that he’s the real deal. Chief among those he had to send that message—himself. The red-hot WBC junior lightweight titlist escaped a dangerous road assignment with his reign still intact after a come-from-behind, twelfth-round knockout of Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez. Foster trailed on two scorecards after
Nick ParkinsonNov 2, 2023, 07:49 AM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Open Extended Reactions For too long now boxing in the UK has relied on the heavyweights to gain mainstream interest. The biggest
By Matt Christie EVERY time we publish a cover that highlights the chaos inside the boxing industry, like last week’s Silly Season cover, I am contacted via email and on social media by a small percentage of readers who are critical of our decision. Generally, it’s because they feel we should not give contests like Tyson
Francis Ngannou speaks to TMZ sports about his performance against heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believing he was robbed of a decision, and feeling motivated to get another bite at the apple. Ngannou says Fury is still the heavyweight boxer he most wants to fight going forward, and hopes he’ll get another opportunity in the coming
By Thomas Hauser JIMMY CANNON famously wrote, “Boxing is the red light district of professional sports.” If that’s the case, then BoxRec.com is the police blotter. Boxrec.com is boxing’s indispensable website. Promoters, managers, trainers, fighters, matchmakers and fans visit it to view more than a million pages a day. Athletic commissions around the world rely
French welterweight Jordy Weiss (31-0-1, 3 KO) won the vacant EBU title last night in Laval (France) with a unanimous points win over tough Belgian Meriton Karaxha (30-8-4). Karaxha accepted the fight on a few days’ notice after Spaniard Jon Miguez pulled out with a back injury. …………………………. IBO middleweight Etinosa Oliha (18-0) defends the