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McCrory matchup is career-defining for Craig Richards, Hearn and Sims agree

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NINE months to the day of a surprisingly wide 12-round decision defeat by Willy Hutchinson in Riyadh, British light-heavyweight contender Craig Richards will find himself navigating choppy waters on away soil once again – this time knowing another loss could spell the end of his decade-long professional career.

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Kornilov uneasy about 114-114 scorecard before Bivol details his lingering injuries

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ANB ARENA, SAUDI ARABIA — They had to wait four months longer than expected, though Saturday night proved one of sweet vindication for newly-crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol’s team, headed by manager Vadim Kornilov as Artur Beterbiev was dethroned. Continue reading “Kornilov uneasy about 114-114 scorecard before Bivol details his lingering injuries”

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Dmitry Bivol claims undisputed light-heavyweight titles after another razor-cloze Artur Beterbiev duel

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ANB ARENA, SAUDI ARABIA — They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Dmitry Bivol weathered a storm en route to a gutsy majority decision victory over Beterbiev, tying their series at one win apiece and claiming undisputed light-heavyweight gold, setting up a trilogy after yet another razor-thin duel going the full championship distance. Continue reading “Dmitry Bivol claims undisputed light-heavyweight titles after another razor-cloze Artur Beterbiev duel”

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Joseph Parker stays cool in the chaos as Last Crescendo show must go on

Joseph Parker looks on during a press conference ahead of the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker as part of...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When Joseph Parker’s longtime manager David Higgins makes a rare public appearance, shuffled off to the side as the undercard press conference unfolds, you can sense something is awry. Even with the Floyd Schofield mess, this was all going too swimmingly.

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Atlas: Benavidez has the minerals to flourish at 175lbs, ahead of Morrell bout

David Benavidez stands in the ring after a fight for an interim WBC light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Gvozdyk at MGM Grand Garden Arena on...

In an extravagant hotel lounge area putting mine to shame deep in Usyk-Fury 2 fight week, I picked the brains of esteemed boxing coach-and-analyst Teddy Atlas on a series of topics, most notably looking ahead to David Benavidez’s sophomore appearance at light-heavyweight vs. David Morrell after an underwhelming debut vs. his former charge Oleksandr Gvozdyk last summer. Continue reading “Atlas: Benavidez has the minerals to flourish at 175lbs, ahead of Morrell bout”

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Anthony Yarde clears air before Oct. 19 return, after signing one-fight Boxxer deal

Anthony Yarde looks on prior to the Light Heavyweight fight between Anthony Yarde and Marko Nikolic at Copper Box Arena on February 10, 2024 in...

Two-time world light-heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde makes his return this weekend after an eight-month layoff against another unknown opponent in Latvia’s 17-1 pro Ralfs Vilcans, aware that his contractual situation and existing future at world level remain unclear at a time where the divsional landscape is starting to become clearer after last weekend’s undisputed bout. Continue reading “Anthony Yarde clears air before Oct. 19 return, after signing one-fight Boxxer deal”

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Beterbiev crowned undisputed king after razor-thin majority decision win vs. Bivol

A characteristically slow start was importantly overshadowed by a strong finish in the championship rounds as Artur Beterbiev’s aggressive pressure and never-ending jeopardy behind his punching power saw the 39-year-old edge past Dmitry Bivol to win undisputed light-heavyweight honours after a 12-round technical battle between two unbeaten champions that didn’t disappoint. Continue reading “Beterbiev crowned undisputed king after razor-thin majority decision win vs. Bivol”

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IV Crown: Final presser as war awaits in Wardley-Clarke 2, Beterbiev jaws at Hearn

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol face off ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles' fight between Artur Beterbiev and...

Seven months after their thrilling first contest for British heavyweight honours, Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke 2 feels like a fitting chief support bout before another division gets an undisputed world champion when unbeaten light-heavyweight pair Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol duel for a piece of boxing history. Read what all had to say, on the eve of weigh-in day in Riyadh. Continue reading “IV Crown: Final presser as war awaits in Wardley-Clarke 2, Beterbiev jaws at Hearn”

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Barry Jones interview: Where next for Buatsi and Sheeraz? Beterbiev-Bivol pick

Anthony Cacace, Joshua Buatsi and Hamzah Sheeraz during a press conference at the Guildhall, London. The IBF heavyweight title fight between Anthony...

Hours after contrasting victories for Joshua Buatsi and Hamzah Sheeraz on the Joshua-Dubois undercard at a sellout Wembley show on September 21, I spoke to former WBO super-featherweight world champion-turned-analyst Barry Jones for his thoughts on both unbeaten boxers as well as previewing this weekend’s undisputed light-heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading “Barry Jones interview: Where next for Buatsi and Sheeraz? Beterbiev-Bivol pick”

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Canelo adds Berlanga to list of hungry lions tamed with UD12 win – what’s next?

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez from Guadalajara, Mexico and Edgar Berlanga from Brooklyn, New York exchange punches during their super middleweight world...

Canelo Alvarez did as most expected he would, a third-round knockdown the catalyst as he humbled unbeaten challenger Edgar Berlanga during an arduous 12-round affair to defend his unified super-middleweight world titles before again insisting he was the best once more. Terence Crawford watched ringside while Dmitry Bivol returns in an undisputed bout on Oct. 12, so what’s next? Continue reading “Canelo adds Berlanga to list of hungry lions tamed with UD12 win – what’s next?”

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Wardley inks multi-fight Queensberry deal, as Clarke rematch set for Oct. 12

Fabio Wardley enters the ring after making his ring walk prior to the BBBofC British Heavyweight, Commonwealth Boxing Council Heavyweight and WBO...

Following months of speculation surrounding his future, British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley has inked a multifight deal with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. The rematch against Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke has officially been confirmed as part of a seven-fight undercard on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol bill in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 12. Continue reading “Wardley inks multi-fight Queensberry deal, as Clarke rematch set for Oct. 12”

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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: At long last, light-heavyweight will have one undisputed king

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev go head to head fight during their fight launch Press Conference at Outernet London on April 15, 2024 in London,...

It’s a much-anticipated matchup more than five years in the making, and in six weeks’ time, we’ll finally crown an undisputed king at 175lbs when unified champion Artur Beterbiev boxes long-reigning WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol in a battle of two unbeaten Russians. Even as time has passed, the general public appear split on who will prevail and how this fight will be won and lost.
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