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Roy Jones Jr names the fighter ‘much more dangerous’ for David Benavidez than Usyk
David Benavidez has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in the sport, claiming titles at 168 pounds before moving up to light-heavyweight and cruiserweight. Still undefeated, the 29-year-old’s aggressive style, size and high-volume output have led to growing talk of an eventual run at heavyweight. A match-up with former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr […] The post Roy Jones Jr names the fighter ‘much more dangerous’ for David Benavidez than Usyk appeared first on Boxing News .
Sparring partner makes KO prediction for David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He’s a beast”
Unbeaten super-middleweight Daniel Blancas has considered how , who he spars on a consistent basis, would fare in a cruiserweight battle with . A potential showdown between the pair has been spoken about for quite some time, with both undefeated fighters facing off last weekend. This followed Opetaia’s ninth-round stoppage of Noel Mikealian and, with […] The post Sparring partner makes KO prediction for David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He’s a beast” appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis verdict from fighter who sparred both: “He’s everything they say he is”
remains hopeful that he can tempt out of retirement and into a mega-fight, and one former sparring partner of both men has shared his thoughts on potential bout. Ennis, who holds the WBA and WBO titles, is in hot pursuit of the undisputed super-welterweight crown, seeking to secure a three-belt unification clash with IBF titleholder […] The post Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis verdict from fighter who sparred both: “He’s everything they say he is” appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn names his two current ‘dream fights’ to promote
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has highlighted the two ‘dream fights’ that he would love to make as soon as possible. At present, Naoya Inoue is deemed by many to be the pound-for-pound king, following the retirement of Terence Crawford and the decline of Oleksandr Usyk, who is set to hang up the gloves himself […] The post Eddie Hearn names his two current ‘dream fights’ to promote appeared first on Boxing News .
Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson not happening as new opponent sent offer
Last week, it was reported that Manny Pacquiao and Shakur Stevenson were close to inking a deal to fight as the co-main event on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bill in Cardiff. The fight would be Pacquiao’s first since a draw with then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, and would replace his postponed rematch with […] The post Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson not happening as new opponent sent offer appeared first on Boxing News .
Teofimo Lopez predicts Terence Crawford vs prime Floyd Mayweather: “His mindset is different”
has predicted a prime-for-prime battle between and , who both retired as unbeaten five-division world champions. First to hang up his gloves was Mayweather, who crafted an iconic 50-0 record – albeit by defeating Conor McGregor in his final fight – before earning Hall of Fame recognition in 2022. Among his most impressive victories were […] The post Teofimo Lopez predicts Terence Crawford vs prime Floyd Mayweather: “His mindset is different” appeared first on Boxing News .
Robert Garcia delivers verdict on Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson: “One of the best in the world”
Top trainer Robert Garcia believes would be making a mistake if he faces , who happens to be nearly two decades older than the American. As per several reports, the pair could be set to collide on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua, which is expected to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium […] The post Robert Garcia delivers verdict on Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson: “One of the best in the world” appeared first on Boxing News .
Conor Benn trainer Tony Sims asked if Brit will fight again following Ryan Garcia KO loss
Tony Sims has considered the fighting future of after watching his man suffer a second-round stoppage defeat to Ryan Garcia. The pair squared off in Las Vegas earlier this month, with Garcia defending the WBC world title he acquired by dethroning Mario Barrios in February. Prior to that, the American lost a unanimous decision to […] The post Conor Benn trainer Tony Sims asked if Brit will fight again following Ryan Garcia KO loss appeared first on Boxing News .
Paulie Malignaggi delivers honest verdict on Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson fight
Paulie Malignaggi has offered his reaction to a reported clash between and , which could feature on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. The all-British heavyweight showdown is expected to take place on December 11, headlining an event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. That is, of course, if Fury and Joshua actually make it […] The post Paulie Malignaggi delivers honest verdict on Manny Pacquiao vs Shakur Stevenson fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford wants to see Gervonta Davis face one man on his return
is anticipating the return of , who he believes should jump straight into the deep end and face one of his long-time rivals. The 31-year-old has not fought since March 2025, when he retained his WBA lightweight title following a controversial draw with Lamont Roach. Back then, many felt Roach was wrongfully denied his crowning […] The post Terence Crawford wants to see Gervonta Davis face one man on his return appeared first on Boxing News .
Roy Jones Jr predicts Ryan Garcia vs Isaac Cruz: “He’ll have problems”
While recognising and ’s advantages, Roy Jones Jr believes the “deadly” power of one man would prove significant in their potential clash. Both fighters have verbally expressed their interest in colliding later this year, with Garcia looking to stay busy after stopping Conor Benn in two rounds. It was, of course, a far shorter affair […] The post Roy Jones Jr predicts Ryan Garcia vs Isaac Cruz: “He’ll have problems” appeared first on Boxing News .
Oscar De La Hoya names the one fighter from this era he’d like to face: “Walk in the park”
has identified one modern great who, he suspects, would not stand a chance at winning their hypothetical mega fight. Once considered the ‘face of boxing’, De La Hoya crafted a Hall of Fame fighting career before assembling a major promotional stable under his Golden Boy banner. Remarkably, he managed to become a six-division world champion […] The post Oscar De La Hoya names the one fighter from this era he’d like to face: “Walk in the park” appeared first on Boxing News .
Frank Warren reacts to Hamzah Sheeraz vacating world title instead of facing Janibek Alimkhanuly
Frank Warren believes Hamzah Sheeraz has been wrongfully advised to vacate his WBO title and avoid facing leading contender Janibek Alimkhanuly. The saga began with Alimkhanuly becoming the sanctioning body’s mandatory challenger at 168lbs, despite testing positive for banned substance meldonium in November. Back then, the IBF responded by stripping the Kazakh of his middleweight […] The post Frank Warren reacts to Hamzah Sheeraz vacating world title instead of facing Janibek Alimkhanuly app...
David Benavidez linked with fight against former heavyweight champion for December
The uncertainty surrounding Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua could, rather unexpectedly, present with a major opportunity at heavyweight. There has, indeed, been much talk about Benavidez joining the big boys, with the Mexican-American having previously been linked to a clash with . For the most part, though, the 29-year-old has highlighted this as an eventual […] The post David Benavidez linked with fight against former heavyweight champion for December appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia react to reports of December fight: “I’m ready”
and have offered conflicting reactions to the reported idea of them colliding as a replacement for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. According to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger, issues behind the scenes could prevent the two British heavyweights from fighting on the scheduled date of December 11. This is in spite of their long-awaited showdown being […] The post Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia react to reports of December fight: “I’m ready” appeared first on Boxing News .
Filip Hrgovic names the hardest opponent in the heavyweight division
believes that, both stylistically and speed-wise, neither nor is his “toughest” heavyweight rival. The Croatian became his nation’s first world heavyweight champion last month, causing a major upset by stopping in round nine. Not only was Itauma an almighty pre-fight favourite but, for the first eight rounds, he had built a sizable lead and was […] The post Filip Hrgovic names the hardest opponent in the heavyweight division appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury speaks out on Anthony Joshua fight collapsing: “I’ve never seen anything like this”
Tyson Fury has labelled Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn as “cowards” in response to fresh reports that their long-awaited showdown could be called off. It was announced earlier this week that the two British heavyweights will finally collide on December 11, headlining a Netflix and Ring event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. According to promotional material, […] The post Tyson Fury speaks out on Anthony Joshua fight collapsing: “I’ve never seen anything like this” appeared first on Boxing ...
Terence Crawford being lined up for December comeback against world champion
officially called time on his career in December 2025, walking away from boxing at 38 with an unblemished record. Despite consistently saying he will not return, he has now been mentioned as a replacement for the year’s biggest main event. Crawford’s retirement came three months after his career-defining victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Las […] The post Terence Crawford being lined up for December comeback against world champion appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua ‘could be called off due to issues’ with replacement fight lined up
The drama surrounding the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight doesn’t appear to be over yet. After months of drawn-out negotiations, it was finally announced this week that Fury and Joshua were set to meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11 December. It meant that Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn secured staging […] The post Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua ‘could be called off due to issues’ with replacement fight lined up appeared first on Boxing News .
Andre Ward delivers verdict on David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “Easier said than done”
As 2027 approaches, the standout fight that boxing fans want to see seems to be a potential cruiserweight showdown between and , and former two-division world champion Andre Ward has shared his verdict on the proposed bout. Opetaia defeated the then-reigning WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian earlier this month, but he didn’t get his hands […] The post Andre Ward delivers verdict on David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “Easier said than done” appeared first on Boxing News .
Teddy Atlas picks a winner in Ryan Garcia vs Isaac Cruz: “He’ll have a lot of chances to catch him”
Hall of Fame trainer and analyst Teddy Atlas would favour one man in a “big way” if ends up facing Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. The American successfully defended his WBC title earlier this month, flooring Conor Benn with a right hand and ultimately stopping his man in round two. In doing so, Garcia retained his status […] The post Teddy Atlas picks a winner in Ryan Garcia vs Isaac Cruz: “He’ll have a lot of chances to catch him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley delivers ‘free money’ verdict on Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao fight
Tim Bradley has accused of avoiding a world champion and, instead, pursuing a much easier fight against . Indeed, the 47-year-old Pacquiao is a far cry from his former self, despite battling to a draw against then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in July 2025. In doing so, the Filipino legend proved he can still compete […] The post Tim Bradley delivers ‘free money’ verdict on Shakur Stevenson vs Pacquiao fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Luke McCormack credits Ben Davison for preparing him ahead of British title shot
Despite having amassed just five professional wins, Luke McCormack will face Kay Prospere for the vacant British super-lightweight title this Saturday. At first glance, it seems like an audacious attempt to accelerate his progression but, when you consider the Olympian’s wealth of amateur experience, a shot at the Lonsdale Belt does not appear quite so […] The post Luke McCormack credits Ben Davison for preparing him ahead of British title shot appeared first on Boxing News .
Teofimo Lopez sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Terence Crawford in comeback fight
has considered the physical and psychological hurdles that would need to overcome against . While he claims to be happily retired, there appears to be a popular demand for Crawford to return to the ring and face two-division unified champion Ennis. This is in spite of ‘Bud’ calling time on his career in December, having […] The post Teofimo Lopez sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Terence Crawford in comeback fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Filip Hrgovic picks a winner in Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua as fight made official
vs is finally official after years of back and forth between the UK’s two heavyweight superstars, and reigning IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has cast his verdict on the long-awaited showdown. Fury and ‘AJ’ have been linked to one another for almost a decade, but they reignited their rivalry back in April when ‘The Gypsy […] The post Filip Hrgovic picks a winner in Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua as fight made official appeared first on Boxing News .
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