In today's rumor mill we discuss all of the gossip and rumblings beneath the surface of the sport of boxing on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.
- Gilberto Ramirez is mulling over the idea of moving up to the Cruiserweight division, and with his sights set on WBC Champion Badou Jack.
- Vasyl Lomachenko could face Shakur Stevenson could be next no matter the outcome of Lomachenko's clash with Devin Haney.
- Lawrence Okolie world title defence against Chris Billam-Smith is set for May 27 at the Vitality Stadium, Bournmouth.
- Vergil Ortiz vs Eimantas Stanionis has been postponed due to a an illness. There is no word yet on whether or not the bout will be rescheduled.
- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was touted, but realistically the fight was never going to happen due to Liam Smith's obligation to rematch Eubank Jr. The BBBofC's involvment is minimal.
- Frank Warren has blamed the breakdown of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on the pairs social media antics.
- Jermaine Franklin is refusing to walk to the ring against Anthony Joshua unless he receives full disclosure on the financial package between Salita Promotions and Matchroom Boxing.
- Many of the fighters on the Jarrell Miller vs Lucas Browne card haven't been paid.
- Eddie Hearn is still lining up Dillian Whyte for Anthony Joshua's next fight, if the Londoner is successful this weekend against Jermaine Franklin.
- Floyd Mayweather Jr is teaming up with a an unnamed billionaire for another exhibition fight, this time in Miami.
- Jack Catterall and Sunny Edwards are heading to Matchroom Boxing, as Eddie Hearn continues to sign fighters who have been linked to MTK Global associate Daniel Kinahan.
- Felix Cash has withdrawn from his scheduled European title fight against Matteo Signani, in similar fashion to Craig Richards' pull out against Ricards Bolotniks
