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Moses Itauma reveals fellow British rising star concussed him in ‘toughest’ fight
has been relatively untested in the professional ring despite earning a shot at the heavyweight world title, but as an amateur, there is one bout that sticks out to the 21-year-old as his ‘toughest’ encounter. Itauma has won by knockout in 12 of his 14 professional contests to date and – despite no experience fighting […] The post Moses Itauma reveals fellow British rising star concussed him in ‘toughest’ fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson leaves out Muhammad Ali when naming the 5 greatest fighters of all time
Praised as one of the most intelligent fighters, Shakur Stevenson is fast-becoming a candidate for the position as pound-for-pound number one. Although, when it came to naming his top five fighters of all time, one of the best minds in boxing omitted from his list. Stevenson became the third-youngest four-division world champion when he dominated […] The post Shakur Stevenson leaves out Muhammad Ali when naming the 5 greatest fighters of all time appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley sums up Keyshawn Davis pulling out of Devin Haney mandatory fight
Keyshawn Davis pulled out of his mandated fight with WBO welterweight world champion Devin Haney, and now two-division conqueror Tim Bradley has offered his thoughts on the situation. Davis knocked out Denys Berinchyk to claim the WBO lightweight world title last year, but he went on to lose the belt on the scales when he […] The post Tim Bradley sums up Keyshawn Davis pulling out of Devin Haney mandatory fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Deontay Wilder was being lined up to face British heavyweight this month: “I was up for it”
is expected to be the opponent for Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘Last Dance’ in either December or early 2027, but before that fight became available, the American was being mentioned for a fight with a British heavyweight this summer. Wilder returned to fight in the United Kingdom for the first time in 13 years when he scored […] The post Deontay Wilder was being lined up to face British heavyweight this month: “I was up for it” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson names the one man he wishes he could have faced: “No question”
is currently plotting his next move but if he could step into the ring with any boxing legend, he knows who it would be. Stevenson became a four-weight world champion back in January when he defeated Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision to win the WBO super-lightweight belt. Since then, he has been linked to a […] The post Shakur Stevenson names the one man he wishes he could have faced: “No question” appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn delivers verdict on Tyson Fury’s current ability ahead of Anthony Joshua fight
returned to action in a low-profile affair against Mariusz Wach last month, ahead of a long-awaited scrap with Anthony Joshua, and now AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has cast his verdict on Fury’s display in that bout. Fury retired from boxing for a fifth time when he hung up the gloves following a second defeat to […] The post Eddie Hearn delivers verdict on Tyson Fury’s current ability ahead of Anthony Joshua fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia gives honest rating of Conor Benn’s power ahead of world title fight
Next month Ryan Garcia will defend his WBC welterweight world title for the first time as he takes on Conor Benn atop a blockbuster Las Vegas bill. Ahead of the fight, the Californian has shared his thoughts on Benn’s power and skillset. Garcia got his hands on the WBC crown in a dominant win over […] The post Ryan Garcia gives honest rating of Conor Benn’s power ahead of world title fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson picks a winner in Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali prime fight
and are without doubt the most iconic heavyweight fighters of all time, but if the pair were to meet in their primes, four-division world champion believes he knows who would come out on top. Ali ruled as a three-time world champion, with his reigns spanning across a 15-year spell when the heavyweight division was arguably […] The post Shakur Stevenson picks a winner in Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali prime fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma delivers honest verdict on Anthony Joshua’s current boxing ability
has summarised his thoughts on two-time heavyweight world champion , who has been at the forefront of the heavyweight scene for the last decade. Itauma has drawn comparisons to Joshua in the early days of his professional career, with many fight fans believing that the 21-year-old could outperform the Londoner inside of the ring and […] The post Moses Itauma delivers honest verdict on Anthony Joshua’s current boxing ability appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury ‘doesn’t want to kick Anthony Joshua when he’s down’ after Kristian Prenga performance
almost caused the collapse of his long-awaited showdown with when he came close to a catastrophic defeat to last month. Now, Fury’s apparent silence on that display has been explained. Fury had called for a clash with ‘AJ’ after his April win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, but Joshua insisted he would first require a ‘warm-up’ fight […] The post Tyson Fury ‘doesn’t want to kick Anthony Joshua when he’s down’ after Kristian Prenga performance appeared first on Boxing News .
Peter Fury says Anthony Joshua needs to make one move before Tyson Fury fight
came close to a catastrophic defeat upon his ring return last month, which almost spoiled plans to take on later in the year. Now, Fury’s uncle and former trainer, Peter Fury, has offered his assessment of Joshua’s remaining ability, ahead of his long-awaited showdown with ‘The Gypsy King’. ‘AJ’ received some criticism when it was […] The post Peter Fury says Anthony Joshua needs to make one move before Tyson Fury fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Ex Anthony Joshua trainer voices one major concern after latest Tyson Fury fight update
Anthony Joshua is set to take on Tyson Fury later this year, but one of his recent trainers has revealed a major concern that he has regarding his former fighter ahead of the long-awaited clash. Joshua and Fury both came through their ‘tune-up’ tests last month but neither passed with flying colours. ‘AJ’ was knocked […] The post Ex Anthony Joshua trainer voices one major concern after latest Tyson Fury fight update appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo says three past performances show why he would beat Terence Crawford in rematch
has explained why three of his previous performances prove that he could hand a first career defeat, if their rematch were to take place. Canelo had not lost in the 168lb division ahead of his clash with the Omaha southpaw, who moved up three weight divisions from his natural welterweight category in pursuit of the […] The post Canelo says three past performances show why he would beat Terence Crawford in rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford says 3 American fighters will ‘take over the sport’ now that he’s retired
retired as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters at the end of last year, and now, ‘Bud’ has named the three men whom he believe will lead the next generation of boxing and take over the sport. Crawford hung up the gloves with an unbeaten 42-fight record, having proven himself to many to be the […] The post Terence Crawford says 3 American fighters will ‘take over the sport’ now that he’s retired appeared first on Boxing News .
British boxing icon says one heavyweight is Moses Itauma’s ‘kryptonite’: “He’s all wrong for him”
is deemed by many to be the future of the heavyweight scene, but in the eyes of one British boxing icon, there is one fellow heavyweight who could be the youngster’s ‘kryptonite’. Itauma is set to square-off with Flilp Hrgovic in a bout to determine the new IBF heavyweight world champion later this month, following […] The post British boxing icon says one heavyweight is Moses Itauma’s ‘kryptonite’: “He’s all wrong for him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney welterweight fight
In a surprising turn of events, withdrew his option to challenge for Devin Haney’s WBO welterweight world title, despite pleading for the opportunity not long ago. Now, has offered his thoughts on Davis’ decision to pull out. Davis claimed the WBO lightweight world title when he knocked out Denys Berinchyk last February, but he lost […] The post Shakur Stevenson sums up Keyshawn Davis’ decision to pull out of Devin Haney welterweight fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev dismisses Kabayel unification rumours as ‘fake news’
While fans are perhaps already salivating over a potential unification clash between Murat Gassiev and Agit Kabayel, it could be some time before they finally indulge in the mouth-watering matchup. It was reported earlier this month that Spencer Brown, the manager of WBC heavyweight champion Kabayel, is targeting Gassiev as a possible opponent for later […] The post Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev dismisses Kabayel unification rumours as ‘fake news’ appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez new fight plan emerges as top target rejects unification
Since claiming the WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titles, David Benavidez has made it clear that unifications are his priority and that undisputed is his target. However, there has now been a last-minute change of plans, despite agreeing to a fight with a fellow world champion. Benavidez dispatched of Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez back in May […] The post David Benavidez new fight plan emerges as top target rejects unification appeared first on Boxing News .
Josh Taylor makes KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s got nothing to worry about”
challenges for world honours for the first time in his career when he faces WBC welterweight champion next month, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler has revealed his prediction for the fight. Benn has not fought as a welterweight since April 2022, but ‘The Destroyer’ was controversially named as the WBC’s mandatory challenger in the 147lb […] The post Josh Taylor makes KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s got nothing to worry about” appeared first on Boxing News .
Boxing figures rally in support of Raven Chapman following emergency surgery for brain injury
Former world title challenger Raven Chapman has received widespread support from across boxing after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain injury sustained following a sparring session in Denmark. Chapman was placed in a medically induced coma on July 24. The procedure successfully stopped the bleeding, and the 32-year-old is continuing to receive treatment before being […] The post Boxing figures rally in support of Raven Chapman following emergency surgery for brain injury appeared firs...
World champion says Terence Crawford isn’t a true legend: “He retired before facing the young lions”
has been receiving plenty of plaudits since he hung up the gloves in December, but there is one reigning world champion who believes that ‘Bud’ is far from the ‘legend’ that he is being portrayed as. Last year, Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez to claim the undisputed super-middleweight world title and, in doing so, became the […] The post World champion says Terence Crawford isn’t a true legend: “He retired before facing the young lions” appeared first on Boxing News .
Barry McGuigan makes new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction after latest performances
and are set to collide in November, but after their recent ‘tune-up fights’, former WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan has updated his prediction for the contest. Fury and ‘AJ’ have been linked to one another for a number of years, but after consistent disappointment, fans finally look set to be treated to the long-awaited grudge […] The post Barry McGuigan makes new Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction after latest performances appeared first on Boxing News .
Son of Four Kings legend announces next fight: “This is about my legacy now”
The ‘Four Kings’ took the boxing world by storm throughout the 1980s and now one of the sons of the legendary quartet is set to fight later this month. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler were the iconic names that made up the ‘Four Kings’ – all taking part in epic […] The post Son of Four Kings legend announces next fight: “This is about my legacy now” appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma must face heavyweight with 70% KO ratio if he beats Filip Hrgovic for IBF world title
will have the chance to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history when he collides with Filip Hrgovic on August 29, and should he be successful, his first defence is already set. Itauma has excelled since making the switch to the professional scene, rising the rankings with 12 knockouts in 14 wins and […] The post Moses Itauma must face heavyweight with 70% KO ratio if he beats Filip Hrgovic for IBF world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Ricky Hatton vs Amir Khan: “He would knock him out”
Former WBC cruiserweight ruler has predicted how a fight between former super-lightweight world champions and would go, if they were to collide in their primes. Khan picked up the WBA super-lightweight crown when he outpointed Andreas Kotelnik in 2009 and went on to unify the titles by knocking out IBF titleholder Zab Judah, before a […] The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Ricky Hatton vs Amir Khan: “He would knock him out” appeared first on Boxing News .
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