A POTENTIAL fight between Lyndon Arthur and Dan Azeez has drifted in and out of the boxing headlines over the last 12 months, but Arthur says it is one that he still hopes will happen. The Manchester light heavyweight told the BBC in 2023 that he and Azeez were on a “collision course” to fighting
It looks as though Top Rank’s signing of Sandor Martin wasn’t a stunt, as Bob Arum and co. claimed ownership of his ordered title fight against Devin Haney with a $2.42 million offer at today’s purse bid. Matchroom did not submit an offer. Per WBC regulations, Haney (31-1, 15 KO) will be the beneficiary of
Ryan Garcia has announced his retirement via social media. It comes as reports out of New York suggest he is facing a suspension for those two failed drug tests that tainted his win over Devin Haney on April 20. Furthermore, the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) have indicated that the result of that bout
By: Sean Crose At 92 years of age, Bob Arum is still going strong. Speaking with Fight Hype on a video posted Wednesday, the legendary promoter opened up about his fighter Vasyl Lomachenko fighting PBC fighter Gervonta Davis in the near future. “We know that both fighters want the fight,” said Arum, “so when that
IF overcoming adversity was a sport then Liam Cameron would have been a world champion on more than one occasion. Cameron’s story could find a home on the big screen one day and might not leave a dry eye in the house. This real-life drama is now entering its third act, however, and moves to
Gary Russell Jr was quick to come to the defense of his younger brother Gary Antuanne Russell following his split decision loss to Alberto Puello over the weekend. Immediately following the loss Devin Haney took to social media to ridicule Russell, which many thought to be in poor taste if not for any other reason
Super middleweight Jaime Munguia may return to the ring on Sept. 21 against Erik Bazinyan in Arizona, according to a report from ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez. Munguia (43-1, 34 KOs), 27, will be aiming to rebound after suffering his first professional defeat to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in May, a bout that also marked the first time
By Eric Armit HARD-hitting highlights from the past week of action Gervonta Davis knocks out Frank Martin in WBA lightweight title defence. David Benavidez outpoints Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. Albert Puello takes a split decision over Gary Antuanne Russell in fight for the WBC interim super-lightweight title. Carlos Adames wins
Alex Camponovo has embarked on a new mission with CBN Promotions, his upstart boxing promotion formed last year, following the discontinuation of Thompson Boxing after the tragic and sudden passing of owner Ken Thompson, to build another world champion. CBN Promotions returns Saturday, June 22, with a card in Long Beach, California, at Thunder Studios.
Anthony Joshua is expected to formally announce his next fight just about any day now, and while there’s been plenty of speculation as to who his opponent might be, Joseph Parker tells Sky Sports that he would love to get the call as he believes he’s earned that right. “There’s a lot of people that
BOXING moves fast and it’s hard to keep up with all the comings and goings. Here’s a wrap-up of some of the fight announcements, signings and other bits and pieces that might’ve passed you by. Leonard Ellerbe steps down; Richard Schaefer comes in The Floyd Mayweather team makeover continues, as it was announced that Leonard
Andres “Savage” Cortes (21-0, 12 KOs), the undefeated junior lightweight contender is gearing up for a pivotal match against Abraham Nova (23-2, 16 KOs). Scheduled for this Friday, June 21, at the BleauLive Theater in Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Cortes vs. Nova serving as the co-main event to Rafael Espinoza’s defense of his WBO featherweight world
By: Sean Crose July 20th 2024 was supposed to be the day of the biggest novelty fight since Conor McGregor slipped in between the ropes to face Floyd Mayweather in 2017. For on that night, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas, social media influencer turned popular boxer Jake Paul was to face former all rime
Christian Mbilli isn’t the only one making a quick turnaround on Top Rank’s August 17th Quebec show. Heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov, who shared a card with “Solide” last month, will meet Guido Vianello in the co-main event. Makhmudov (19-1, 18 KO) built a head of steam with a series of quick knockouts and a hard-fought decision
Eric Armit profiles a heavy-handed Canadian middleweight who was ready to embark on a new life after surprisingly hanging up the gloves aged 30. Then…tragedy struck. BLAIR RICHARDSON Born: 29 January 1941 South Bar, Canada Died: 6 March 1971, aged 30. Record: 52 fights, 45 wins (36 by KO/TKO) Lost 5 (3 by KO/TKO), Drew
David Benavidez’s light heavyweight debut was successful against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on Saturday night, but it also raised further questions about his performance, particularly in the second half of the fight when he appeared to tire. On ProBox TV’s post-fight show, both Paulie Malignaggi and Teddy Atlas shared their opinions on the bout, offering different perspectives.
French super middleweight Chrisitian Mbilli will be making his way back into the ring at the end of the summer when he’s scheduled to take on Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 10-round main event on August 17 at Quebec City’s Centre Vidéotron. During today’s formal press conference announcing the fight, Mbilli makes no secret that he
Promoter Eddie Hearn believes those who are quick to dismiss WBA junior middleweight title-holder Israil Madrimov should reconsider as he prepares to face pound-for-pound talent Terence Crawford. The bout is set for August 3 as part of a huge show at the BMO Arena in Los Angeles. The 36-year-old Crawford (40-0, 36 KOs) has had
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