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Canelo called out by returning former champion with personal vendetta to settle: “I want that fight”
challenges for Christian Mbilli’s WBC title in October, but despite that scheduled bout, there is a new potential opponent calling for a shot at the Mexican superstar, with a personal vendetta to settle. Canelo’s last appearance was a disappointing defeat to Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13 of last year, meaning it will […] The post Canelo called out by returning former champion with personal vendetta to settle: “I want that fight” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shawn Porter addresses Terence Crawford comeback rumours after new training footage
Recent training footage of has sparked rumours that the pound-for-pound superstar could be planning a comeback. Fellow former welterweight champion Shawn Porter has now weighed in. Crawford and Porter fought back in 2021 in what turned out to be Porter’s final bout, with ‘Bud’ defending his WBO title via round 10 stoppage and then continuing […] The post Shawn Porter addresses Terence Crawford comeback rumours after new training footage appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia disagrees with the Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez result: “His face was clean”
became a three-division world champion as he dethroned to capture the WBA welterweight title last week, but fellow welterweight world champion has admitted that he disagrees with the result of the fight. Lopez boxed on the front foot and appeared to dominate the majority of the proceedings at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The judges ultimately […] The post Ryan Garcia disagrees with the Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez result: “His face was clean” appeared first on Boxing News .
Mike Tyson makes it clear where Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua should take place: “They’ll sell it out”
The location of and ’s much-reported showdown continues to cause a stir in the world of boxing, and heavyweight icon has shared his thoughts on where the clash should take place. After both Fury and ‘AJ’ won in their ‘warm-ups’ last month, an announcement was expected almost immediately, but it seems as though talks have […] The post Mike Tyson makes it clear where Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua should take place: “They’ll sell it out” appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch picks a winner in prime Roy Jones Jr vs Andre Ward: “He gets the job done”
Roy Jones Jr is deemed by many to have been unbeatable when at his best, but three-time super-middleweight world champion, Carl Froch, has now offered his thoughts on whether ‘Captain Hook’ could have done what he couldn’t and defeat Andre Ward. Froch suffered two losses during his iconic career, first losing out to Mikkel Kessler […] The post Carl Froch picks a winner in prime Roy Jones Jr vs Andre Ward: “He gets the job done” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew’s final verdict on Moses Itauma vs Flilip Hrgovic: “He might have to get off the floor”
On Saturday, seeks to make history by defeating and capturing the IBF heavyweight title at the age of just 21 years old, and former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has offered his final thoughts on the contest. Itauma can become the youngest British and second-youngest fighter in boxing history to get his hands on the […] The post Tony Bellew’s final verdict on Moses Itauma vs Flilip Hrgovic: “He might have to get off the floor” appeared first on Boxing News .
“That is what’s going to happen”: Frank Warren confident where Fury vs Joshua will take place
The clock is well and truly ticking as fight fans await confirmation of where Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally collide. Fury and Joshua’s long-awaited showdown was all but confirmed when both men won their respective warm-up bouts, despite each of them somewhat underwhelming in different ways in their two stoppage wins. However, Eddie […] The post “That is what’s going to happen”: Frank Warren confident where Fury vs Joshua will take place appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen says Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic ends in a KO inside 3 rounds: “He’s underestimated”
Moses Itauma headlines in London this weekend as he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title, a win crowning him the division’s second-youngest champion in history. The 21-year-old has built a reputation as a future long-term ruler in boxing’s top weight class, but must prove it in the ring on Saturday […] The post Dave Allen says Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic ends in a KO inside 3 rounds: “He’s underestimated” appeared first on Boxing News .
Teddy Atlas disagrees with Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez scorecards
became a three-division world champion when he overcame Rolando Romero last weekend to capture the WBA welterweight title, and well-regarded trainer, commentator and fight analyst Teddy Atlas has publicly declared his disapproval of the scoring in the contest. Romero had not fought since winning the vacant belt against Ryan Garcia last May and thus stepped […] The post Teddy Atlas disagrees with Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez scorecards appeared first on Boxing News .
Sebastian Fundora’s world title defence against unbeaten challenger announced
Sebastian Fundora will make the next defence of his WBC super-welterweight world title on October 17. Fundora has held the WBC belt since defeating Tim Tszyu by split decision in March 2024. The 6ft 6in southpaw most recently retained his title by stopping former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman in March, his third early finish […] The post Sebastian Fundora’s world title defence against unbeaten challenger announced appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia says one man stands above all others as the best welterweight of all time
has revealed which welterweight legend he would back to come out on top against all others. Garcia is now a welterweight star in his own right, after winning the WBC welterweight title back in February with a unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios. He is set to make the first defence of that title on […] The post Ryan Garcia says one man stands above all others as the best welterweight of all time appeared first on Boxing News .
Teofimo Lopez picks winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney: “I think he beats him”
bounced back from defeat to to capture a welterweight world title last weekend, and now Lopez has predicted how Stevenson would fare against his newfound welterweight rival and fellow 147lb champion, . Lopez was comprehensively outboxed by Stevenson at Madison Square Garden back in January, losing almost every round as well as his WBO super-lightweight […] The post Teofimo Lopez picks winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Devin Haney: “I think he beats him” appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic PPV card suffers last-minute change of opponent
This weekend, Moses Itauma headlines on pay-per-view as he collides with Filip Hrgovic in a battle for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Just three days out from fight night, the undercard has seen a last-minute change of opponent. Itauma has topped the bill in his last two outings – and that run can be […] The post Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic PPV card suffers last-minute change of opponent appeared first on Boxing News .
David Haye predicts Moses Itauma vs ‘world class’ Filip Hrgovic: “He’s more than a banana skin”
has issued a hint of caution ahead of ‘s clash with Filip Hrgovic on Saturday. Itauma will be looking to follow in Haye’s footsteps by becoming a world heavyweight champion from the UK when he faces Hrgovic for the vacant IBF title at The O2 Arena in London. The 21-year-old is seen as a big […] The post David Haye predicts Moses Itauma vs ‘world class’ Filip Hrgovic: “He’s more than a banana skin” appeared first on Boxing News .
Former heavyweight champion with most first round KOs in history in talks to face Tommy Fury: “Don’t get scared”
could be about to take on a former world heavyweight champion in his next fight. After making his professional debut back in 2018, Fury has gone down the influencer boxing route in recent times, having two notable fights against Jake Paul and KSI in 2023, before a clash with former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall […] The post Former heavyweight champion with most first round KOs in history in talks to face Tommy Fury: “Don’t get scared” appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora snubs Deontay Wilder when naming the hardest puncher he’s faced in 50 fights
has faced a who’s who of heavyweights over his two decades in the sport, and recently named the man who hit him hardest. Chisora made his professional debut back in 2007 and moved 14 fights undefeated before losing to in a British title fight. Consecutive defeats to Robert Helenius, Vitali Klitschko and – and a […] The post Derek Chisora snubs Deontay Wilder when naming the hardest puncher he’s faced in 50 fights appeared first on Boxing News .
Evander Holyfield admits there is one current fighter he’s not sure he could’ve beaten
believes there is one active fighter that even he may have struggled against. Holyfield is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, having began his career in the cruiserweight division and becoming undisputed. Until repeated the feat in 2024, Holyfield was the only man to be undisputed at both cruiserweight and […] The post Evander Holyfield admits there is one current fighter he’s not sure he could’ve beaten appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury’s back up plan confirmed if Anthony Joshua fight collapses
Despite both signing contracts earlier this year, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are yet to confirm their all-British heavyweight super fight. Fury beat Maurisz Wach in Thailand and ‘AJ’ beat Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia to tee up the showdown. With both ‘warm-up’ fights ticked off, an announcement was expected imminently. However, further discussions on […] The post Tyson Fury’s back up plan confirmed if Anthony Joshua fight collapses appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Froch predicts prime David Haye vs Anthony Joshua: “His explosive power wins it”
Hall of Famer has considered the outcome of a hypothetical all-British heavyweight clash between and . ‘The Hayemaker’ had actually called out Joshua on multiple occasions in 2016, only to lose his domestic dustup with Tony Bellew the following year. This, however, was hardly the most formidable version of Haye, who moved up to heavyweight […] The post Carl Froch predicts prime David Haye vs Anthony Joshua: “His explosive power wins it” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Tszyu makes it clear who he wants next after sending Errol Spence Jr into retirement
scored a career-best win as he put an end to the tremendous career of former unified welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr last month, and now the Australian has made it clear who he wants next. The middleweight division was perceived to be dormant but suddenly there is an array of talent flocking to the […] The post Tim Tszyu makes it clear who he wants next after sending Errol Spence Jr into retirement appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson says one former lightweight champion is ‘the most underrated boxer of all time’
has offered a somewhat surprising selection for the most underrated fighter of all time. Stevenson has claimed world honours at featherweight, super-featherweight, lightweight and now super-lightweight, becoming boxing’s third-youngest four-division world champion. Stevenson is coming off perhaps the best win of his career, having dominated and outclassed Teofimo Lopez to capture the WBO and Ring […] The post Shakur Stevenson says one former lightweight champion is ‘the most underrated boxer...
Former heavyweight champion who fought Lennox Lewis twice says he can ‘make history’ with comeback at 53
Whilst all attention is on Moses Itauma potentially becoming boxing’s second-youngest heavyweight world champion on Saturday, one former ruler is focused on breaking records at the other end of the spectrum ahead of his comeback. Itauma collides with Filip Hrgovic this weekend and hopes to take Floyd Patterson’s position as boxing’s second-youngest heavyweight champion by […] The post Former heavyweight champion who fought Lennox Lewis twice says he can ‘make history’ with comeback at 53 app...
WBO makes final decision on Emanuel Navarrete vs O’Shaquie Foster unification fight request
One of the fights of the year between Emanuel Navarrete and O’Shaquie Foster may now be on the horizon. Navarrete bounced back from an underwhelming no-contest against Charly Suarez to knock out Eduardo Nunez and unify the WBO and IBF super-featherweight world titles in a statement win back in February. Since then, Navarrete has been […] The post WBO makes final decision on Emanuel Navarrete vs O’Shaquie Foster unification fight request appeared first on Boxing News .
Chantelle Cameron explains why Katie Taylor defeat has made her ‘dangerous’ ahead of Mayer fight
Having achieved undisputed glory, feels as if she is now playing with house money. Or at least, there is far less pressure as she approaches her showdown with Mikaela Mayer this Saturday. The Northampton woman caused a major upset when she dethroned Katie Taylor in 2023, only to experience the devastation of a true competitor […] The post Chantelle Cameron explains why Katie Taylor defeat has made her ‘dangerous’ ahead of Mayer fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Hall of Fame legend says Terence Crawford couldn’t compete in his era: “I’m being real”
has been praised as a generational great following his retirement, but one Hall of Fame legend believes ‘Bud’ would not have had such success if he had competed in his era. Crawford defeated Julius Indongo, Errol Spence Jr and Canelo Alvarez in a trifecta of undisputed title fight wins at super-lightweight, welterweight and super-middleweight respectively, […] The post Hall of Fame legend says Terence Crawford couldn’t compete in his era: “I’m being real” appeared first on Boxing News .
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