Rumor Mill

  • Joshua vs. Zhang rumored to be next
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    Joshua vs. Zhang rumored to be next
    a year ago 2 min read
    A strong rumor is gaining steam as the rumor mill is hearing that former two-time heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, could face Zhilei Zhang later this year. Zhang, best known by his ring name 'Big Bang', stopped 2016 Olympic silver medalist Joe Joyce twice this year, with his knockout last month over Joyce being a knockout of the year contender. Since the win, Zhang has been ve…
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    Adames calls out Canelo
    a year ago 3 min read
    Carlos Adames, the WBC interim middleweight champion, stopped former junior middleweight Julian “J Rock” Williams, earlier this year. The bout which was halted in the ninth round, saw Adames call for big fights.  The easiest fight to be made would be against the current WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, but Charlo hasn't fought for two years and is rumored to face Jos…
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    PBC landing on Amazon Prime?
    a year ago 3 min read
    For the past ten-to-eleven years, Premier Boxing Champions, often referenced as the PBC, has seen a main ally and broadcast partner be Showtime Sports. It appears that will not be the case in 2024, as multiple reports have surfaced about Showtime leaving the boxing industry after the final second ticks in 2023.  The silent figurehead of the Premier Boxing Champions endeavor is an advisor…
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    Tank-Teofimo rumored as Davis' next possible fight
    a year ago 2 min read
    The world of boxing news has a new hot rumor that surfaced on Monday afternoon. After a subtle suggestion that Gervonta "Tank" Davis' next fight would be 'a big fight', along with the fact that Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza shot down the idea of it being Keith Thurman, we got a glimpse at what it might be. As a media platform, TVBoxeola reported the following. "Breaking: Teofimo Lopez and Ge…
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    Bivol might return on Haney-Prograis undercard
    a year ago 3 min read
    The 2022 Boxer of the Year Dmitry Bivol might return December 9th on the undercard of Devin Haney versus Regis Prograis, for Prograis' WBC junior welterweight world title. The keyword is - maybe. Bivol has been a man without a fight in 2022. The big issue as ProBox TV News has documented he is simply too good. Bivol is in his prime and having a hard time landing fights against suitable oppone…
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    Frank Martin no longer fighting Shakur?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The highly anticipated showdown between Shakur Stevenson and Frank Martin for the vacant WBC lightweight title has taken an unexpected turn, that has left fans and organizers thoroughly disappointed. Initially, the bout appeared to be a done deal and a lucrative prospect for Martin, yet the following was tweeted out today.  "The Shakur Stevenson-Frank Martin fight for the vacant WBC ligh…
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    Is Charlo preparing to fight Plant?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    After a notable absence from the professional boxing ring that has lasted two years and counting, Jermall Charlo, the current WBC middleweight world champion, looks to be making a comeback. The middleweight world champion posted video clips of him back in the gym and training with his coach Ronnie Shields. His hiatus from the sport has been attributed to a combination of injuries and iss…
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    Will Davis rematch Cruz?
    2 years ago 3 min read
    It appears there might be a clear vision for Gervonta "Tank" Davis' next opponent in 2023. This would mark a third fight, which is the first time Davis would fight three times in a year since 2019, which was prior to his fighting on pay-per-view.  With Devin Haney's departure from the lightweight division, it appears his next opponent might just be Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, a rematch of…
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    Canelo vs Charlo rumored PPV undercard
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The Canelo Alvarez versus Jermell Charlo just got a whole lot more interesting as it appears that the undercard might be one of the strongest of the year. The battle of undisputed champions will take place on September 30 at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as it will be broadcast on Showtime pay-per-view. Yesterday, Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com, announced that former world …
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    Rumor Mill: Canelo’s 2024 plans, Fury-Joshua, Prograis, Haney, Shakur & More
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The Rumor Mill returns on August 21st, 2023 with the biggest rumors of the week as we approach the fourth quarter of 2023.Prograis-Haney heading to PPV on DAZN for the fall.  Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis is being rumored for DAZN pay-per-view Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are stalling as a fight with Tyson Fury could come back into play in Saudi Arabia this year.  Shakur Stev…
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    Colbert-Valenzuela II in the works?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    In a surprising turn of events, the boxing world is abuzz with gossip as Chris Colbert hinted at an upcoming rematch against Jose Valenzuela for later this year via his Facebook post. The post also went back against statements Colbert made after his win over Valenzuela in March of this year on the David Benavidez versus Caleb Plant pay-per-view.  Colbert typed the following on Facebook t…
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    Alimkhanuly-Gualtieri middleweight unification rumored for October 14th
    2 years ago 2 min read
    It appears that a middleweight unification bout is on the horizon, though it will not feature household names - at least.  As first reported by Mike Coppinger of ESPN.com, the WBO middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly will face Germany's Vincenzo Gualtieri, who recently won the vacant IBF middleweight world title as the bout appears to be agreed for a 12-round championship…
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    Zurdo vs Smith Jr rumored for October 7th in Vegas
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Last week ProBox TV News informed you that Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez would be returning to the ring in October. Today, veteran boxing reporter, Dan Rafael announced the date and opponent, as it appears Ramirez will face Joe Smith Jr., on October 7th.  As the former WBO super middleweight world champion, Ramirez will return at 190-lbs catchweight per Rafael's reporting, as Ramirez will fac…
  • Sources: Benavidez vs. Andrade to be announced this week
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    Sources: Benavidez vs. Andrade to be announced this week
    2 years ago 5 min read
    One of the more intriguing matchups is rumored to be formally announced this week for a Showtime PPV at a date in November. Interim WBC super-middleweight champion David Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) will defend his title against former WBO middleweight champion Demetrius ‘Boo-Boo’ Andrade (32-0, 19 KOs). This fight is risky for the 26-year-old Benavidez, who had difficulty landing a big fi…
  • Rumor Mill: Crawford open to Charlo or Canelo, Stevenson's next opponent?
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    Rumor Mill: Crawford open to Charlo or Canelo, Stevenson's next opponent?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The Rumor Mill returns on August 11th, 2023 with the biggest rumors of the week Terence Crawford said he'd be open to a catchweight bout with fellow undisputed world champion, Canelo Alvarez. Terence Crawford wants to face Jermell Charlo in the future and has been making it clear he'd like to fight him shortly. This could be as soon as after Charlo faces Canelo Alvarez.  Anthony Jo…
  • Rumor Mill: Who could Davis fight next? Benavidez rumors?
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    Rumor Mill: Who could Davis fight next? Benavidez rumors?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The Rumor Mill returns on August 2nd, and it is only right after the biggest fight of the year we return with the rumor mill. Here is what we are hearing... A rumor is currently floating that Gervonta Davis versus Chris Colbert could be in play for later this year. Jermell Charlo might be fighting Canelo Alvarez on September 30th, but it appears that talks could happen for a future fight with Ter…
  • De La Hoya wonders about 'super-fight' of Crawford-Ortiz Jr
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    De La Hoya wonders about 'super-fight' of Crawford-Ortiz Jr
    2 years ago 2 min read
    After the final bell rang, and Terence Crawford became the undisputed welterweight, once he stopped Errol Spence Jr., during the ninth round of their scheduled twelve-round championship fight, the future fight prognostication already started.  One idea of was floated this morning by Oscar De La Hoya via Twitter, as a potential clash between Terence Crawford and Vergil Ortiz Jr.  "What do…
  • Canelo to fight Jermall Charlo next?
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    Canelo to fight Jermall Charlo next?
    2 years ago 1 min read
      It was previously reported that the frontrunner to land a Canelo Alvarez fight in September was the WBC cruiserweight world champion, Badou Jack. Now reports have surfaced from ESPN.com's Mike Coppinger that a new name has emerged to land Canelo's second fight in 2023 - Jermall Charlo. Charlo, the current WBC middleweight champion, hasn't fought in two years and would be moving up to the su…
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    Rumor Mill: Fury v. McKean? Usyk vs Wilder?
    2 years ago 1 min read
    The Rumor Mill returns on June 7th with a new slew of boxing hot topics. Here is what we are hearing... Tyson Fury is set to fight Demsey McKean in Australia, as a potential fight with Zhang is no longer in play Zhang will rematch Joe Joyce this summer, likely in the UK Oleksandr Usyk will seek fresh challengers in Saudi Arabia, with a potential challenger being Deontay Wilder Anthony Joshu…
  • Rumor Mill: Tyson Fury return, Shakur vs Loma, Broner fighting overseas?
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    Rumor Mill: Tyson Fury return, Shakur vs Loma, Broner fighting overseas?
    2 years ago 1 min read
    The rumor mill is alive and kicking as May 2023 is starting to near its last days. Let's have a look at some of the most interesting things floating around the boxing world currently.  Arnold Barboza has turned down a fight with Regis Prograis, for now. Tyson Fury will now wait till the end of the year to fight, as he gets set for a career-high payday in Saudi Arabia Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhan…
  • Rumor Mill: Crawford vs Spence details, Fury wants winner of Joshua-Wilder, more
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    Rumor Mill: Crawford vs Spence details, Fury wants winner of Joshua-Wilder, more
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The rumor mill is alive and well on this Tuesday afternoon of May 9th, 2023, as a slew of topics are now being discussed. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence is reportedly done for the last week in July in Las Vegas Tyson Fury vs Zhilei Zhang might be in doubt as Joe Joyce has activated his rematch clause against Zhang, however, this could be a ploy to get Fury t…
  • Rumor Mill: Huge Heavyweight news, Manny Pacquiao return?
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    Rumor Mill: Huge Heavyweight news, Manny Pacquiao return?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The rumor mill is back in effect on Wednesday, May 3rd, as we are back with a slew of hot stove items.  Tyson Fury will potentially go in the direction of Chinese star Zhilei Zhang in a fight that would take place this summer in the UK, however, Fury's team prefers Andy Ruiz Jr Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will look to be placed on the perspective S…
  • Spence-Crawford Rumored For July 22nd
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    Spence-Crawford Rumored For July 22nd
    2 years ago 2 min read
    News broke this afternoon as RingTV.com's Joseph Santoliquito was the first to report that the IBF, WBA, and WBC world champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBO welterweight world champion, Terence Crawford might finally meet in the ring. The alleged date, July 22nd with no venue given, but the city of Las Vegas, Nevada would host the event, with the bout being shown on a Showtime pay-per-view. The bout w…
  • Rumor Mill: Mayweather Returns, Massive Heavyweight News, Tank's Next Move?
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    Rumor Mill: Mayweather Returns, Massive Heavyweight News, Tank's Next Move?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    After a huge weekend of fights, the rumor mill is in full effect on Wednesday, April 26th.  Deontay Wilder has returned to training camp in Los Angeles, preparing for a potential mega-clash with Anthony Joshua this fall. Tyson Fury will potentially go in the direction of Chinese star Zhilei Zhang in a fight that would take place this summer in the UK. Flo…
  • Jermall Charlo To Fight Demetrius Andrade?
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    Jermall Charlo To Fight Demetrius Andrade?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Jermall Charlo isn’t fighting, but he might as well be. Charlo, the current WBC middleweight champion, despite not having fought for nearly two years has masterfully put himself in the headlines all fight week. Thursday was no exception during a visit to the media room, Jermall Charlo, announced a potential future fight. Charlo stated that two-division world champion, Demetrius Andrade could…
  • Rumor Mill: Garcia Missing Weight? Fury vs Usyk Done? Conor Benn in the UAE?
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    Rumor Mill: Garcia Missing Weight? Fury vs Usyk Done? Conor Benn in the UAE?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    In today's rumor mill leading up to the huge pay-per-view fight this Saturday, April 22nd, between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, we have some interesting rumors floating around. Talks of a Saudi Arabia Mega Show are reportedly heating up, which would see Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the unified world heavyweight titles, and&nbs…
  • Rumor Mill: A super heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia? Prograis vs Haney? More
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    Rumor Mill: A super heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia? Prograis vs Haney? More
    2 years ago 2 min read
    As we start to head into the summer months of the calendar year, the rumor mill is heating up, as Thursday, April 13th, is one of the most fascinating to date. Talks of a Saudi Arabia Mega Show are reportedly ongoing, which would see Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the unified world heavyweight titles, and Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder act as chief su…
  • Rumor Mill: Fury vs. Ruiz, Canelo vs. Benavidez + Conor Benn Rumors
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    Rumor Mill: Fury vs. Ruiz, Canelo vs. Benavidez + Conor Benn Rumors
    2 years ago 1 min read
    In today's rumor mill, we have some of the most interesting to date for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Tyson Fury versus Andy Ruiz Jr is possible for the summer in the UK according to Bob Arum Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez could happen this fall, with Canelo’s contract with DAZN ending after the John Ryder fight Anthony Joshua will return to the ring in December, in a possible bout w…
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    Frank Sanchez vs Chris Arreola Rumored For Summer
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Most people watching Saturday night’s fight card probably didn’t see heavyweight Frank Sanchez’s KO of Daniel Martz in one round. Even fewer saw Chris Arreola return to the ring and stop Mathew McKinney in two rounds.  Now, ESPN.com's Mike Coppinger has reported that the two might just be on a collision course for each other. The news honestly is fairly disappointing as Fran…
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    Could Liam Smith Fight Tim Tszyu Next?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Junior middleweight Tim Tszyu is tired of waiting for Jermell Charlo as he fought Tony Harrison in March and appears to be ready to return in June with or without the undisputed 154-lbs champion, Charlo. No opponent has been named, but Tszyu is refusing to be an inactive fighter as he spoke with a major national media outlet, Fox Sports AU. Now it is a waiting game to see who Tszyu will face. &l…
  • Rumor Mill: Crawford vs Spence getting closer? Usyk-Dubois done? Khan vs Bradley and more
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    Rumor Mill: Crawford vs Spence getting closer? Usyk-Dubois done? Khan vs Bradley and more
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Today's latest news and rumors for Tuesday, April 4th of 2023.    Errol Spence and Terence Crawford have reignited talks, with the pair aiming to make the fight directly, instead of working through representatives regarding negotiations. The talks mimics the situation between Roy Jones Jr and Joe Calzaghe in 2008 Oleksandr Usyk looks to be heading to def…
  • Spence vs. Crawford Happening? Source Says June 17th...
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    Spence vs. Crawford Happening? Source Says June 17th...
    2 years ago 3 min read
    The Ring Magazine printed an article this morning, penned by Anson Wainwright citing an anonymous source stating that Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford will finally fight on June 17th, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be announced per this report on April 22nd, during the Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia pay-per-view telecast. The bout was ill-fated in the fall of 2022, in which the a…
  • Rumor: Could David Benavidez Fight David Morrell Next?
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    Rumor: Could David Benavidez Fight David Morrell Next?
    2 years ago 3 min read
    Mere days after the pay-per-view bout that was David Benavidez versus Caleb Plant, the boxing world is ready to do what it always does; theorize who could possibly fight “The Mexican Monster” Benavidez next. Benavidez looked as good as ever, as he defeated a true professional of the sport of boxing, Caleb Plant, en route to a unanimous decision win over the former world champion, and n…
  • Rumor Mill: Fury vs Usyk back on, WWE enter boxing, Conor Benn in Abu Dhabi?
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    Rumor Mill: Fury vs Usyk back on, WWE enter boxing, Conor Benn in Abu Dhabi?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Your daily briefing of all the latest rumors in the sport of boxing, as we head into the last day of March. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is now looking likely for the fall, with promoter Bob Arum hoping to lead the way in reigniting the deal Errol Spence and Terence Crawford have reignited talks, with the pair aiming to make the fight directly, instead of…
  • Rumor Mill: Charlo's next opponent revealed, Fury/Steward split, Crawford vs Spence back on?
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    Rumor Mill: Charlo's next opponent revealed, Fury/Steward split, Crawford vs Spence back on?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The rumor mill is rampant once again as we are back with the most up-to-date gossip in the industry for Thursday, March 30th Teofimo Lopez and Josh Taylor will clash on June 10 at Madison Square Garden/Hulu Theatre  Errol Spence and Terence Crawford have reignited talks, with the pair aiming to make the fight directly, instead of working through representative…
  • Jermall Charlo Says He Will Return Soon
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    Jermall Charlo Says He Will Return Soon
    2 years ago 2 min read
    It has been a long-time since we last saw the WBC world champion Jermall Charlo as it is nearly approaching two years since his last title defense. Hopefully, that is soon to change as J Santos, the son of Bob Santos posted a video of David Morrell and Jermall Charlo shadowboxing in the ring today.  Though not quite the reassurance of a fight announcement this mixed with his frequent visits w…
  • Rumor Mill: Mayweather Returning To The Ring? Joshua-Whyte II?
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    Rumor Mill: Mayweather Returning To The Ring? Joshua-Whyte II?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    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&nb…
  • Rumor Mill: Kell Brook vs. Conor Benn? Stevenson-Haney?
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    Rumor Mill: Kell Brook vs. Conor Benn? Stevenson-Haney?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    In today's rumor mill, we discuss all of the gossip and rumblings beneath the surface of the sport of boxing on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.  Earlier tonight, Eddie Hearn and Kell Brook met to revive talks of a showdown between Brook and Conor Benn, with Abu Dhabi being a possible destination for the fight. Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney are on the verge of a collision course, with both…
  • MAYWEATHER RING RETURN, JOSHUA VS WHYTE 2 DONE? - RUMOR MILL ROUND UP 3/29
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    MAYWEATHER RING RETURN, JOSHUA VS WHYTE 2 DONE? - RUMOR MILL ROUND UP 3/29
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Gilberto Ramirez is mulling over the idea of moving up to the Cruiserweight division, 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…
  • Rumor: Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko PPV Card
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    Rumor: Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko PPV Card
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com was the first to report what looks to be the full fight card of the rumored May 20th bout between undisputed lightweight champion, Devin Haney versus Vasiliy Lomachenko which is strongly suggested to occur in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a strong rumor it could land at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The three undercard fights look to see super featherweight Oscar Valdez remat…
  • Report: Joe Joyce Set To Land Tyson Fury Fight
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    Report: Joe Joyce Set To Land Tyson Fury Fight
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Reports have emerged that Joe Joyce is in pole position to land a fight with WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, according to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. Coppinger initially reported the news of Joyce’s position to secure a fight with Fury via his Twitter account.  Joyce, who is unbeaten in fifteen fights ( with fourteen KOs), provided he gets past Zhilei Zhang (24-1-1, 19KOs) o…
  • Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor Benn Close To A Done Deal?
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    Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor Benn Close To A Done Deal?
    2 years ago 3 min read
    After months of potential talks, the idea of Conor Benn facing Manny Pacquiao is becoming much closer to reality, at least, according to the head honcho of Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn.  Hearn, who promotes, Conor Benn, has seen Benn sidelined after testing positive for a banned substance, twice prior to his pay-per-view fight with Chris Eubank Jr., in October which saw the whole card cancel…
  • Zurdo vs. Badou Jack?
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    Zurdo vs. Badou Jack?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez was supposed to face Gabriel Rosado over the past weekend in Long Beach, California. Still, a mishap saw his bout canceled and his future at the light heavyweight limit of 175 lbs in jeopardy. Ramirez, who is best known for making five world title defenses of the WBO super middleweight world title, which Ramirez won in 2016 over the champion, Arthur Abraham, no…
  • Ugas vs. Barrios Rumored For WBC Interim Welterweight Title This Summer
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    Ugas vs. Barrios Rumored For WBC Interim Welterweight Title This Summer
    2 years ago 4 min read
    Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com reported that Yordenis Ugas and Mario Barrios will be set to face one another sometime this summer for the WBC interim welterweight title. This marks yet another WBC interim world title as Carlos Adames and Sebastian Fundora will be making defenses of their interim WBC titles while the respective champions are sidelined.  According to Idec, the fight could land i…
  • Rumor: Isaac Cruz vs. Giovanni Cabrera
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    Rumor: Isaac Cruz vs. Giovanni Cabrera
    2 years ago 2 min read
    For fans of the lightweight division, it appears we are close to getting an interesting world title contender-type bout between the very popular Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, and undefeated Giovanni Cabrera, who trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California.    The news first reported by Mike Coppinger of ESPN.com, which was also a topic on ThaBoxingVoice, a popular bo…
  • Former UFC Champ Ngannou Wants Deontay Wilder Fight
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    Former UFC Champ Ngannou Wants Deontay Wilder Fight
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is eyeing the biggest payday of his career in boxing, as the 36-year-old UFC champ is looking towards who he could realistically face in the sport of boxing.   So far one name jumps out as former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder. Ngannou has publicly stated that he’d like the fight, and even more so, has gone to the lengths to say that th…
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    Joseph Parker vs. Michael Hunter?
    2 years ago 2 min read
    2012 U.S. Olympian and former world title challenger Michael Hunter might just be the next opponent for Joseph Parker, he revealed when speaking to Lo Hanshaw of Behind The Gloves. This has capped off months of rumors that the two could find themselves facing each other next.    Hunter, who has seen his biggest opponent landing a marquee opponent as since losing to Oleksandr Usyk …
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    Devin Haney, Vasiliy Lomachenko Close To Being Signed For May 20th
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Lightweight Devin Haney is the man of the division. Haney went to Australia last year and defeated undisputed lightweight world champion, George Kambosos Jnr., twice. Now it appears Haney will seemingly face Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 20th, as reported by ESPN.com's Mike Coppinger, yesterday, March 10th. Keith Idec reported that Top Rank has placed a hold on the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the day, …
  • Usyk Promoter Talks Up Possible Dubois Fight For Usyk
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    Usyk Promoter Talks Up Possible Dubois Fight For Usyk
    2 years ago 3 min read
    Promoter Alex Krassyuk has said that if an undisputed title fight fails to materialise between his fighter Oleksandr Usyk (20-0 13KO) and Tyson Fury (33-0-1 24KO), the unified world champion will not be short of a challenger to dethrone him. Usyk, the holder of the WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles, has a list of mandatories lined up that must be obligated to retain all…
  • Shields Promoter Says Offer Made to Jonas
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    Shields Promoter Says Offer Made to Jonas
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The promoter of undisputed women’s middleweight champion Claressa Shields says his side has made an offer to Britain’s unified light-middleweight champ Natasha Jonas, but that he understands the Liverpudlian has turned the fight down. “I believe it was Don King who said there are many ways to say no, and only one way to say yes,” Dmitry Salita said in an interview on the Sl…
  • Manny Pacquiao Aiming To Fight Conor Benn
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    Manny Pacquiao Aiming To Fight Conor Benn
    2 years ago 3 min read
    Manny Pacquiao seemingly aims to secure a ring return at forty-four years old against Conor Benn and mark a sensational to the professional ranks following a failed bid to become the president of his native Philippines. The eight-weight world champion has not fought since 2021 following his defeat to Yordenis Ugas and losing his WBA welterweight title in that defeat. Sean Gibbons, a respected figu…
  • Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. Rumored For May 23rd
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    Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. Rumored For May 23rd
    2 years ago 6 min read
    Few fights at the lower weights get people as excited as “The Monster” Naoya Inoue facing his toughest challenge yet in Stephen Fulton. Inoue, who was the undisputed world champion at bantamweight before giving up all four of his world titles en route to challenging for a world title at his fourth weight class, super bantamweight has previously held world titles at light flyweight, sup…
  • Latest On Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia, Rematch Clause + Venue Update
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    Latest On Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia, Rematch Clause + Venue Update
    2 years ago 2 min read
    It seems like a never-ending saga when it comes to Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia, as it feels like we get led down a rabbit hole each and every week as small bits of information seemingly leak out, with an official press release accompanying the bout, yet.   Keith Idec of BoxingScene.com, reported to that he learned some details about the rematch clause for this bout, which according to a…
  • Gervonta Davis Returns in January?
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    Gervonta Davis Returns in January?
    2 years ago 1 min read
    Gervonta Davis will return in January in Washington D.C., per a post he made today on Davis' official Instagram page. No specifics were given in terms of the date, venue, or opponent, and the post was deleted not long after posted, but it was up long enough to make news. The hope is that he will be fighting fellow lightweight superstar Ryan Garcia, in what would be a mega-fight. Davis is faci…
  • De La Hoya: David Benavidez Will Destroy Caleb Plant
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    De La Hoya: David Benavidez Will Destroy Caleb Plant
    2 years ago 2 min read
    David Benavidez and Caleb Plant are rumored to be fighting in March of 2023. A man who knows a thing or two about boxing and promoting, Oscar De La Hoya, who was Canelo Alvarez’s promoter for a good period of time, weighed in on the match-up. “I love the fight,” said De La Hoya to Fight Hub TV, a popular YouTube channel. “It’s a great fight, it’s a beautiful fi…
  • Luis Ortiz Views Andy Ruiz Jr., as "Easy Money" For Wilder
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    Luis Ortiz Views Andy Ruiz Jr., as "Easy Money" For Wilder
    2 years ago 1 min read
    A bleak and stern warning was given out by Luis Ortiz about his fate if he faces Deontay Wilder. “He’ll kill Andy Ruiz,” said Luis Ortiz to Blue Bloods Boxing. “It’s easy money.” Ortiz, who fought Wilder twice, losing by knockout in both fights, but also fairing very well until, well he wasn’t - recently lost a close unanimous decision to Ruiz Jr. th…
  • Bob Arum Questions Eddie Hearn's Want To Make Fury vs. Joshua
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    Bob Arum Questions Eddie Hearn's Want To Make Fury vs. Joshua
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The CEOs of Top Rank and Matchroom Boxing respectively are sounding off on the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua rumored fight - and both have opinions on the matter. Here is what we know. Both fighters have agreed upon a 60-40 split in Tyson Fury’s favor, with a tentative target date of December 3rd in Cardiff, Wales, as the location for the fight.  As with everything in boxing, it is mo…
  • Jose Zepeda vs Regis Prograis WBC Title Fight, November 26th, Southern California
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    Jose Zepeda vs Regis Prograis WBC Title Fight, November 26th, Southern California
    2 years ago 2 min read
    The vacant WBC 140 lbs world title will be on the line as Jose “Chon” Zepeda and Regis Prograis will face each other for one of the biggest prizes in all of the sport, on what is now being touted as a November 26th date. Jake Donovan of BoxingScene.com, reported that Marination Promotions has set aside a date of November 26th, no venue has been picked, but don’t be surprise…
  • Wilder Awaits Andy Ruiz Jr. Fight
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    Wilder Awaits Andy Ruiz Jr. Fight
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Deontay Wilder is mere weeks away from his 2022 return to the ring against Robert Helenius on FOX pay-per-view, on October 15th, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Despite having such a big event on his schedule - Wilder eagerly awaits the next challenge. You gotta speak things into existence,” Wilder said on The Last Stand Podcast with Brian Custer seemingly speaking about a…
  • Andrade Out Of Zach Parker Fight, Career Continues Weird Path
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    Andrade Out Of Zach Parker Fight, Career Continues Weird Path
    2 years ago 2 min read
    Former middleweight world champion Demetrius Andrade is having one weird career. Regarded as one of the best fighters of his era, his resume is atrocious, and seemingly now at the end of his career - despite being a two-time world champion, a hall-of-fame bid seems unlucky. The latest in his weird saga is that he is now out of a fight with Zach Parker after Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotio…
  • Bob Arum Believes Eddie Hearn Doesn’t Want Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua
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    Bob Arum Believes Eddie Hearn Doesn’t Want Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua
    3 years ago 2 min read
    Top Rank Inc head honcho Bob Arum has never been shy about expressing his opinions, and in the build-up to this weekend’s bout between Shakur Stevenson-Robson Conceicao taking place this Friday night at Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey. “We’ve been exchanging documents with Matchroom,” Arum told one of the best reporters in all of boxing, Keith Idec of BoxingScene.c…
  • David Benavidez Is Frustrated
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    David Benavidez Is Frustrated
    3 years ago 2 min read
    Despite holding a form of the WBC super middleweight world title, and fighting everyone put in front of him, David Benavidez is visibly frustrated at the fight he is getting. Benavidez is strongly rumored to face former world champion Jose Uzcategui next, has made it clear he wants one of the biggest names in the sport soon. “I’m trying to make the fight with Caleb Plant, I’…
  • Rumor: Triller Done With Boxing
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    Rumor: Triller Done With Boxing
    3 years ago 2 min read
    A stunning turn of events saw veteran boxing reporter, Dan Rafael report via Twitter today that he was informed that Triller is no longer interested or promoting boxing moving forward. In a very discreet tweet, Rafael acknowledge a boxing fan with a shocking revelation. "I’m told they are done putting on boxing events,” said the veteran reporter. Triller Fight Club made head…
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