A day after his 40th birthday, the legendary middleweight made history against Japan’s Ryota Murata by becoming only the second boxer to unify world titles at that age. However, the first few rounds proved far from straightforward and foreshadowed what could likely happen in a proposed Canelo Álvarez trilogy this September, a familiar fiery matchup he so badly craves. Continue reading “Golovkin earns R9 TKO win vs. Murata, but some serious questions remain unanswered”
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After successful arm surgery, Ugas looks to produce another upset in Spence’s backyard
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After confirming he subsequently underwent successful surgery on the torn bicep injury which had many questioning whether he’d be okay to fight Manny Pacquiao as a late-notice replacement last August, WBA champion Yordenis Ugas is putting the finishing touches to a training camp with unbeaten two-belt titlist Errol Spence Jr awaiting him next on April 16. Continue reading “After successful arm surgery, Ugas looks to produce another upset in Spence’s backyard”
Battle of south London booked: Joshua Buatsi vs. Craig Richards LHW clash set for May 21
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After a hand injury shelved a proposed bout vs. Russian former world title challenger Maxim Vlasov on Dec. 13, Joshua Buatsi is fully recovered and now faces Craig Richards in a domestic tussle between two light-heavyweights acting as a title eliminator of sorts. Richards produced a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against WBA champion Dmitry Bivol last May. Continue reading “Battle of south London booked: Joshua Buatsi vs. Craig Richards LHW clash set for May 21”
Scary rhabdomylosis diagnosis forces Ortiz Jr out of weekend McKinson fight
An untimely diagnosis, mid-fight week, means the highly-ranked welterweight prospect will have to wait indefinitely before rebooking what was to be his first in-ring appearance of 2022 against a bullish Brit making his US debut as two of the WBO’s top-5 at 147lbs were set to duel. Continue reading “Scary rhabdomylosis diagnosis forces Ortiz Jr out of weekend McKinson fight”
I have to beat Ugas, then we’ll see: Spence Jr on possible Crawford unification bout
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Could the welterweight matchup we’ve all longed for finally happen later this year, after all this time? Rightly, the two-belt titlist is focusing on Yordenis Ugas and his April 16 assignment, but he’s left the door open to a possible unification bout against WBO champion Terence Crawford.
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Taylor retains light-welterweight titles with highly controversial split decision win vs. Catterall
Against the odds, WBO light-welterweight mandatory challenger Jack Catterall produced a coming of age display in enemy territory to leave undisputed champion Josh Taylor flummoxed – scoring an eighth-round knockdown to boot. Ultimately his boxing excellence went unrewarded, after some egregious scorecards ringside marred a memorable night’s work. Continue reading “Taylor retains light-welterweight titles with highly controversial split decision win vs. Catterall”
Ahead of rebooked Jack Catterall 140lb title defence, Josh Taylor eyes welterweight move
Despite insisting he isn’t overlooking WBO mandatory challenger Jack Catterall ahead of Saturday night’s showdown, undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor has continued to hint at moving up to welterweight while stressing there’s only one opponent he’s currently interested in fighting at 147lbs: unbeaten WBO titlist Terence Crawford. Will he?
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After bumpy 2021, Ryan Garcia’s coaching change could make-or-break career trajectory
After departing Eddy Reynoso’s tutelage last week citing a desire for independence and an opportunity to build his brand, lightweight contender Ryan Garcia is now with new coach Joe Goossen. Ahead of his return vs. Emmanuel Tagoe on Apr. 9, Goossen has this week claimed nobody will ever beat Garcia at his best. We’ll wait to see whether he can inspire that next level. Continue reading “After bumpy 2021, Ryan Garcia’s coaching change could make-or-break career trajectory”
Long overdue: Amir Khan, Kell Brook exchange words ahead of Saturday’s grudge match
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Ahead of their eagerly-anticipated domestic grudge match, one which BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom has described as legacy-defining, Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally go head-to-head at Manchester’s AO Arena this weekend. But are critics getting too excited about a pair of declining 35-year-old former world champions finally locking horns in a catchweight bout? Continue reading “Long overdue: Amir Khan, Kell Brook exchange words ahead of Saturday’s grudge match”
Errol Spence Jr vs. Yordenis Ugas welterweight title unification clash set for April 16
Tune-ups are for those who feel unsure of themselves, he said. Well, after a 16-month absence packed with some rotten timing which saw him agonisingly miss out on the legacy bout all boxers crave, it has now been confirmed: unbeaten two-belt welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr will face Yordenis Ugas in a unification bout – it’s a busy month of boxing in April. Continue reading “Errol Spence Jr vs. Yordenis Ugas welterweight title unification clash set for April 16”
Eubank Jr scores four knockdowns, eases past Williams with wide decision victory
After an impressive start, it was an underwhelming finish as world title hopeful Chris Eubank Jr scored three knockdowns in the first four rounds, en route to retaining his #1 WBA middleweight ranking with a comfortable decision win (116-109, 116-109, 116-108) against Liam Williams. Continue reading “Eubank Jr scores four knockdowns, eases past Williams with wide decision victory”
Bad blood and egos aside, Eubank Jr must shine on enemy territory in Cardiff this weekend
After two delays forced this domestic duel back a few months, #1 WBA middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr prepares to make his third appearance under a promotional deal that believes he can clean out the 160lb division. Next up? A credible challenge on enemy shores who last year managed to do something he is longing for: challenging for a version of the world title. Continue reading “Bad blood and egos aside, Eubank Jr must shine on enemy territory in Cardiff this weekend”
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