TO suggest that Oscar De La Hoya poked the bear would be an understatement. He grabbed his fur, climbed on top of his broad back and tried to humiliate the beast in front of a stunned selection of fight fans and assembled media. Watching on in close proximity, Stephen Espinoza was as intrigued as anyone …
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Eimantas Stanionis is moments away from the end of his wait. After not having fought since April 2022, the Lithuanian fighter is making a comeback tonight (May 4) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which is hosting one of the year’s most significant events. The main attraction of the evening will be the thrilling …
SIX years ago, Boxing News ran a cover dominated by an image of a topless Saul “Canelo” Alvarez accompanied by the coverline “Lawless”, which essentially teased an in-depth investigation into the Mexican’s two failed performance-enhancing drug tests ahead of a planned fight against Gennady Golovkin on May 5, 2018. Fast-forward to today, meanwhile, and Alvarez …
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In the month of July, an event of significance occurs for Derek Chisora. The specific nature of this event remains uncertain, but historically, July proves to be a period where his importance escalates. The attention directed towards him intensifies, and Chisora exhibits his utmost potential; his ability to attract attention, exert influence, and deliver powerful …
Tonight (May 4), Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, a renowned figure in boxing, will be making his comeback at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He will be defending his undisputed super-middleweight championship against his fellow Mexican opponent, Jaime Munguia. Unfortunately, the anticipated fight between Canelo and his undefeated rival David Benavidez, which many of us desired …
Read more “Not the Average Joe: A Golden week for boxing tainted by the usual problems”
Gervonta “Tank” Davis makes a comeback on June 15 after a year away from the ring, appearing to be in a positive state. On Amazon Prime pay-per-view, the WBA lightweight title will be contested by the 29-year-old champion against Frank Martin at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In March 2023, Davis, a prominent figure in …
Read more “Gervonta Davis is in a good place but vows an “ass-whooping” for Frank Martin”
The majority of us would likely turn away, shed tears, or avoid engaging in the activity that led to our disfigurement upon the sight of an altered reflection in the mirror. However, the experience of shock and the subsequent reaction for boxers differ significantly. To illustrate this, let’s consider the case of Fabio Wardley, the …
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THE RESULT: Sergey Lipinets defeated Robbie Davies Jr by 10-round decision in Plant City, Florida. The scores came in at 96-91 (Brian Garry), 98-89 (Joanne Richard) and 95-92 (Joe Ware). Knocked down three times, Liverpool’s Davies Jr boxed fairly well when not getting put on the canvas. This was effectively a must-win bout for both …
Denzel Bentley, a former world middleweight title contender, is actively encouraging individuals who possess knives to reconsider their actions and instead engage in physical activities with Steel Warriors, a charity dedicated to combating knife crime. Steel Warriors repurposes the steel obtained from seized knives to construct outdoor fitness facilities, such as the one situated in …
ALEX Krassyuk says that despite their contrasting styles, personalities and approaches to life, only one man can be victorious on May 18 when his fighter, Oleksandr Usyk, and the “Gypsy King”, Tyson Fury, clash in Riyadh. Billed as “Ring of Fire”, the heat is rising ahead of the undisputed heavyweight title battle for Usyk’s IBF, …
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