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Shakur Stevenson finally responds to reports of fighting ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao next
Shakur Stevenson has been asked directly about reports suggesting he is close to finalising a deal to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. Stevenson was last in action back in January, moving up to super-lightweight and putting on a boxing clinic against Teofimo Lopez to become WBO super-lightweight world champion. Since then, the […] The post Shakur Stevenson finally responds to reports of fighting ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao next appeared first on Boxing News .
“You have to break yourself”: Inside Jai Opetaia’s brutal Phuket training camp
By 11am in Phuket, most fighters have already finished their morning training. The heat has settled over Donegal Den, the new boxing gym opened by long-time Irish trainer John Hutchinson. Team Opetaia have already completed their morning run and are back in the gym for the second session of the day. Jai Opetaia is working […] The post “You have to break yourself”: Inside Jai Opetaia’s brutal Phuket training camp appeared first on Boxing News .
Dana White delivers final verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He could be the face of boxing”
and meet in an intriguing showdown on Saturday, and ahead of the action, Zuffa Boxing CEO Dana White has shared his thoughts on the affair. Garcia got his hands on his first world title when he defeated Mario Barrios back in February, flooring the Texan in the first round on route to a one-sided unanimous-decision […] The post Dana White delivers final verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He could be the face of boxing” appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez called out for ‘the best vs the best’ fight: “I want the belts”
has soared the pound-for-pound rankings with his lone outing of 2026, but there is one man who believes that he could put an end to the hype surrounding ‘The Mexican Monster’ and hand him a first career defeat. Benavidez was elevated to WBC light-heavyweight champion last year and knocked out Anthony Yarde in his singular […] The post David Benavidez called out for ‘the best vs the best’ fight: “I want the belts” appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia delivers honest verdict on Terence Crawford vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Honest: “I’m just being real”
Talk of a showdown between Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and has reignited over the last week, with fight fans keen to see whether the Philadelphian would be able to hand Crawford a first career defeat. Now, reigning WBC welterweight world champion, , has had his say on the potential fight. All hope of seeing Ennis and […] The post Ryan Garcia delivers honest verdict on Terence Crawford vs Jaron ‘Boots’ Honest: “I’m just being real” appeared first on Boxing News .
Gervonta Davis’ coach predicts Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao after fight rumours: “A whooping”
Shakur Stevenson remains without an opponent after signing with Zuffa Boing earlier this year, but the four-division world champion is now being linked to a left-field showdown with Manny Pacquiao. Kenny Ellis, coach of Stevenson’s fierce rival Gervonta Davis, has weighed in on how that fight might play out. Stevenson’s skills shone bright under the […] The post Gervonta Davis’ coach predicts Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao after fight rumours: “A whooping” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley tells former heavyweight champion to retire: “Hang ’em up”
Timothy Bradley has advised Andy Ruiz Jr to abandon his dream of becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion and hang up the gloves. The Mexican-American claimed three of the four major titles in 2019, pulling off an almighty upset by dethroning Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round stoppage. Since losing their rematch by unanimous decision, though, […] The post Tim Bradley tells former heavyweight champion to retire: “Hang ’em up” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shawn Porter weighs in on Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis as Crawford teases the fight
has long been in pursuit of , but the latter’s retirement appeared to end hopes of seeing the bout. Now, after the pair clashed on live on air alongside him, two-time world champion Shawn Porter has shared his thoughts on a potential fight. Crawford hung up the gloves after becoming boxing’s first post-war three-division undisputed […] The post Shawn Porter weighs in on Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis as Crawford teases the fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew picks a winner in Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic rematch: “Did he hurt him?”
registered one of the upsets of the year when he beat last month, but talk of a potential second fight soon followed. Now, former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew has revealed whether he believes that the Brit could immediately avenge his first career defeat. Itauma was expected to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion […] The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic rematch: “Did he hurt him?” appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel two-fight plan revealed as he targets fellow champion for unification
‘s first fight as WBC champion is around the corner, with a win hopefully setting up a unification bout. Kabayel became the WBC Interim heavyweight champion when he knocked out Zhilei Zhang last February and was in hot pursuit of full champion Usyk ever since. His solitary outing since was a defence of his Interim […] The post Agit Kabayel two-fight plan revealed as he targets fellow champion for unification appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s going to hurt him”
is seeking to capture his first world title against this weekend, and three-time super-middleweight world champion has provided his final prediction for the fight. A 15-time national amateur champion, Garcia has been tipped for the top since his pro debut in 2016, but it took until this year for the Californian to get his hands […] The post Carl Froch makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s going to hurt him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Otto Wallin makes new Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury prediction after facing both: “That’s a big issue for him”
and talks are continuing to drag on without a resolution, but should the fight take place, common opponent Otto Wallin believes he knows who will come out on top. Wallin is one of six combatants to have shared the ring with both ‘AJ’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ – joined in that club by Kevin Johnson, […] The post Otto Wallin makes new Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury prediction after facing both: “That’s a big issue for him” appeared first on Boxing News .
World champion who has sparred Conor Benn sums up his punching power
Conor Benn is hoping to score a first knockout win since his last welterweight appearance in April 2022 as he returns to the division in a bid for Ryan Garcia’s WBC world title. Benn’s most recent stoppage win came against Chris van Heerden almost 53 months ago, with ‘The Destroyer’ going the distance in all […] The post World champion who has sparred Conor Benn sums up his punching power appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora makes new prediction for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch
and will rematch for the WBO heavyweight title next month, and fan-favourite Derek Chisora has made a fresh prediction for the contest. Wardley and Dubois went toe-to-toe in Manchester back in May in a Fight of the Year candidate as Dubois bounced back from two early knockdowns to batter and eventually halt his fellow Briton […] The post Derek Chisora makes new prediction for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford teases comeback by calling out world champion: “Would you fight me next?”
Terence Crawford has teased a possible return to boxing, acknowledging fans want to see it ‘so bad’. The unbeaten former champion has repeatedly insisted that he is content in retirement after bringing an extraordinary career to a close last year after beating Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, but speculation over one more fight has never entirely disappeared. Crawford […] The post Terence Crawford teases comeback by calling out world champion: “Would you fight me next?” appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight who shared the ring with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis ranks their power: “He made me cry”
and are dubbed as two of the greatest heavyweights of all time, with each man debated as the standout champion of an extremely competitive 1990’s era. Now, one man who shared the ring with both has declared who was the harder puncher between the two. Tyson is deemed by many to be the most fearsome […] The post Heavyweight who shared the ring with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis ranks their power: “He made me cry” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Tszyu close to finalising world title shot against boxing’s oldest world champion
Tim Tszyu is riding high after a career-best win over Errol Spence Jr. last time out. Now, the former WBO super-welterweight world champion is being linked with a fight where victory would grant him admission into an elite club. Tszyu lost his WBO super-welterweight crown in defeat to Sebastian Fundora and has failed to return […] The post Tim Tszyu close to finalising world title shot against boxing’s oldest world champion appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia
and are set to square off in Las Vegas on Saturday, and four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has had his final say on the battle. Benn has not fought at welterweight in over four years, but was controversially installed as the mandatory challenger for Garcia’s title, despite both of his 2025 outings against Chris Eubank […] The post Shakur Stevenson sums up Conor Benn’s chances of beating Ryan Garcia appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo vs Mbilli undercard set to feature another world title fight as Mexican’s stablemate added
Next month, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is set to top a ‘Mexico vs. The World’ bill when he challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight world title in Saudi Arabia. On the undercard, one of his stablemates will compete in another championship bout. Canelo lost his undisputed super-middleweight throne to Terence Crawford one year ago, and […] The post Canelo vs Mbilli undercard set to feature another world title fight as Mexican’s stablemate added appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He’ll stop him inside six”
On Saturday night, and collide in a high-profile clash for Garcia’s WBC welterweight world title, where the winner is sure to enhance their star power within the sport. Now, British fan-favourite heavyweight, Dave Allen, has offered his thoughts on the fight and predicted one man to get the victory before the halfway point. Garcia got […] The post Dave Allen makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He’ll stop him inside six” appeared first on Boxing News .
The last man to knock Naoya Inoue down delivers verdict on ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight
could be set for his toughest test yet as he gears up for a potential clash with three-division world champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, and the last person to have floored Inoue has cast his verdict on the much-reported showdown. Inoue has been remarkable throughout a stellar career thus far, becoming a four-division world champion and […] The post The last man to knock Naoya Inoue down delivers verdict on ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury will make ‘monster offer’ to former heavyweight champion to face him instead of Joshua
and have been locked in negotiations over the summer for a potential blockbuster bust-up, but since location issues were highlighted, Fury threatened to move on to alternate opponents. Now, the two-heavyweight world champion has announced that he is set to make a ‘monster offer’ to a former heavyweight ruler, who could take Joshua’s place. When […] The post Tyson Fury will make ‘monster offer’ to former heavyweight champion to face him instead of Joshua appeared first on Boxing News .
Roy Jones Jr picks a winner in prime Lennox Lewis vs Oleksandr Usyk
is viewed as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, while has established himself as the best of this generation, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has predicted who would come out on top if the pair were to meet in their primes. Usyk joined Evander Holyfield as the second fighter in boxing […] The post Roy Jones Jr picks a winner in prime Lennox Lewis vs Oleksandr Usyk appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora speaks out on ‘big’ issue Anthony Joshua had minutes before Andy Ruiz KO
On a fateful night at Madison Square Garden in 2019, suffered a shocking upset defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, but heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has revealed that there could be a major reason behind Joshua’s catastrophic loss. ‘AJ’ had been poised for a grudge match with Jarrell Miller on what was a US debut for […] The post Derek Chisora speaks out on ‘big’ issue Anthony Joshua had minutes before Andy Ruiz KO appeared first on Boxing News .
Oleksandr Usyk admits fellow pound-for-pound star is the ‘GOAT’
has established himself as the standout heavyweight of his generation, but he has labelled one of his pound-for-pound rivals as ‘The Greatest of All Time’. Usyk was a force to be reckoned with at cruiserweight and became the division’s first four-belt undisputed champion in an iconic and dominant triumph over Murat Gassiev. Despite his success, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk admits fellow pound-for-pound star is the ‘GOAT’ appeared first on Boxing News .
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