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Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Predictions from Canelo, Terence Crawford, Mike Tyson and more
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn finally collide in Las Vegas this weekend in a fight that has generated plenty of intrigue because of the contrasting routes both men have taken to get here. Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title after defeating Mario Barrios earlier this year, while Benn drops back to […] The post Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Predictions from Canelo, Terence Crawford, Mike Tyson and more appeared first on Boxing News .
Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones open to ‘firework fight’ with Cris Cyborg after Bathory bout
Having jumped from one combat sport to another, two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones is already in the mix to fight MMA legend Cris Cyborg. While coming from a decorated background in taekwondo, where legs are the primary weapon of choice, Jones appears to be making swift progress in the world of boxing. Albeit with no […] The post Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones open to ‘firework fight’ with Cris Cyborg after Bathory bout appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may be pushed back to new date as alternative venue emerges
The vs. fight looks like it may finally be heading to the UK, but it could result in the date being pushed back. Issues over the past few weeks led to serious doubts over whether the all-British heavyweight bout would even happen, with event organisers SELA and broadcaster Netflix keen for it to be in […] The post Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may be pushed back to new date as alternative venue emerges appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez delivers honest verdict on Christian Mbilli’s ability ahead of world title fight
has assessed Christian Mbilli’s overall skillset, beyond his remarkable ability to throw and absorb copious amounts of punches, ahead of their super-middleweight showdown. The pair will collide in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31, with Mbilli making a first defence of his WBC world title. Initially, it was planned that they would meet this weekend, […] The post Canelo Alvarez delivers honest verdict on Christian Mbilli’s ability ahead of world title fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward: “There is only one man who beats him”
has predicted the winner of a prime-for-prime battle between and Joe Calzaghe. The two super-middleweight legends retired with unblemished records, having cemented their greatness at 168lbs before moving up to light-heavyweight. First to call time on his illustrious career was Calzaghe, who remains the longest-reigning world super-middleweight champion in history after amassing 20 successful defences […] The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward: “There is only ...
Josh Taylor delivers final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He can stop him inside six”
is seeking to pull off a major upset and capture ’s WBC welterweight world title on Saturday, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler Josh Taylor has offered his final prediction for the fight. Benn has not fought as a welterweight in over four years and has already revealed that this will be his final appearance at […] The post Josh Taylor delivers final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He can stop him inside six” appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury
WBC champion Agit Kabayel has considered how may fare against , who he feels is the “biggest puncher in the heavyweight division”. The two Brits are set to collide in November, yet it remains to be seen whether their long-awaited showdown will take place in the UK or US. There is reportedly now a strong […] The post Agit Kabayel sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should avoid facing one heavyweight next
handed a surprising and dramatic defeat to capture the IBF heavyweight world title last month, and heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has warned the young Brit about chasing an immediate rematch. Itauma’s superior skills were there for all to see during the early stages of the contest as he regularly caught Hrgovic with snapping shots, but […] The post Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should avoid facing one heavyweight next appeared first on Boxing News .
Top heavyweight says he almost KOd Tyson Fury in sparring and threatens to post proof
Tyson Fury has never been knocked out in a professional boxing contest, but he has been dropped on numerous occasions during his 39-fight career. One heavyweight rival is now claiming that he almost had ‘The Gypsy King’ out in sparring, and that he has the evidence to prove it. Fury has been floored eight times […] The post Top heavyweight says he almost KOd Tyson Fury in sparring and threatens to post proof appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “Hit him on the chin and it’s over”
and finally collide in a monumental showdown this weekend, and Benn’s former promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed his final prediction. Benn debuted under Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and remained with the promotional outfit until the beginning of this year, when he dramatically ditched his career-long promoter for a lucrative deal at the newly-established Zuffa Boxing. With […] The post Eddie Hearn makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “Hit him on the chin and it’s over” appeared first...
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 .
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