EIGHT is the magic number in this week’s Las Vegas fight predictions. First, Canelo predicted that he would finish Jaime Munguia before that round. Now, Munguia’s trainer Freddie Roach has countered with an eighth-round KO prophecy of his own. Snapping the legendary beard of Canelo, who has proven to be a difficult man to hurt …
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INACTIVITY at the top level is rife in modern-day boxing. 14 months out of the ring has been too long for Brandon Figueroa, who is desperate to shake off the rust and go to war with Jessie Magdaleno tomorrow evening. Nicknamed ‘The Heartbreaker’ in part due to his boyish good looks, but mostly due to …
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QUEENSBERRY Promotions have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Chantelle Cameron and Aadam Hamed. Cameron is a former undisputed champion at super-lightweight. Hamed, meanwhile, has only had one professional bout and is the son of former world champion Prince Naseem. Both fighters were unveiled in London today. Days after announcing a split from Matchroom …
The showdown between Zhang Zhilei and Joseph Parker is of such high caliber that it could easily headline its own event. However, on Friday (March 8), it will serve as an exceptional undercard bout to the main event featuring Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. Zhang became a significant contender last year, proving to be a …
WHILE many fighters admit that they prefer to climb between the ropes and let their fists do the talking, completing media rounds comes as part of the territory. Shunning the mic and tape recorder isn’t a viable option during fight week as hyperbole and excess are required to sell the spectacle and whip up excitement. …
Read more “The time for questions is over as Barrios looks ahead”
TERENCE CRAWFORD’S trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre had a message for the super-welterweight division when he spoke to Boxing News in New York yesterday (April 24). In the 154lb weight class, there is now a notable addition – the former undisputed super-lightweight and welterweight champion. Crawford will make his debut in this division on August 3, …
(Interview by Declan Warrington) BN: You were perhaps the world’s most sought-after free agent. Why is it Matchroom you chose to sign for? JE: Right now, I firmly believe that this decision is the best one for me. I am confident that Eddie will fully support me, and I am committed to giving my all, …
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JOSH TAYLOR supports Devin Haney in his quest to defend the WBC super-lightweight title against Ryan Garcia this Saturday night (April 20). However, he categorically dismisses any notions of a future bout with the American. However, there is a valid justification for this decision. In May 2021, Taylor achieved the title of undisputed super-lightweight champion …
Read more “Josh Taylor not looking past Catterall this time, talks Haney-Garcia”
By Elliot Worsell From time to time, each of us is prone to it – speaking without much thought. We often utter words that seem fitting, wise, or appropriate in the moment. However, upon reflection, these words can be reevaluated and suddenly appear incorrect or out of context, resembling clichés rather than carefully considered ideas. …
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Oscar De La Hoya anticipates a sold-out Saturday night at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn as he foresees a late surge in ticket sales for the Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia card, which he predicted on Thursday, April 18. Ever since tickets became available for sale, fans and media alike have questioned the high prices, particularly considering …
