Having made the fourth defence of his European welterweight title on Saturday, the 33-year-old Russian (28-3-1, 16 KOs) wants a return to world level after defeats by Lamont Peterson and Egidijus Kavaliauskas on his last two US visits in big bouts. His trainer Carl Greaves and manager Neil Marsh emphasised that belief, after his emphatic showing this past weekend. Continue reading
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If Bud is the division’s pinnacle, will Shawn Porter finally rise to the occasion?
Ahead of his latest world title attempt on November 20, two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) described Terence Crawford as the pinnacle of opposition. Can he end a run of close yet losing decisions against the division’s elite, or will it be more of the same?
Terence Crawford excited to silence his doubters vs. Shawn Porter on Nov. 20
It’ll be 371 days since WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford’s last in-ring appearance by the time he steps into the Michelob Ultra Arena on November 20, but while mandatory challenger Shawn Porter represents Bud’s biggest test yet – it’s something he’s used to hearing. Continue reading
Boxing round-up: Benn’s new deal, Usyk confident, Parker-Chisora 2 booked
Fresh from his ten-round decision win over Adrian Granados, unbeaten welterweight Conor Benn (19-0, 12 KOs) has agreed a new multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. Elsewhere, there’s praise for Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his heavyweight title fight against Anthony Joshua next weekend while Joseph Parker vs. Dereck Chisora II has been confirmed for December 19. Continue reading
Slow and steady: Conor Benn targeting Adrien Broner next, and it makes sense
After a dominant points win over Adrian Granados last weekend, Conor Benn (19-0, 12 KOs) has reaffirmed his desire to face four-weight world champion Adrien Broner next and while many have been quick to criticise his messy decision victory in Leeds, the 24-year-old’s plan is clear. Continue reading
Conor Benn vows to produce big display against Adrian Granados on Saturday
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Although their initial bout was postponed after Conor Benn’s positive COVID-19 test, the 24-year-old welterweight prospect recovered and Eddie Hearn moved this matchup onto the Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara II card in Leeds this weekend. Benn (18-0, 12 KOs) believes he’ll start getting the respect he deserves at 147lbs worldwide and Saturday is where he continues… Continue reading
Rematch Yordenis Ugas or retire? Assessing the Manny Pacquiao predicament
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Despite a competitive first-half showing, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao could have no complaints last Saturday as WBC welterweight titlist Yordenis Ugas eased past him with a UD victory (115-113, 116-112, 116-112), stepping up on short notice to retain his belt in style. Now, the legendary Filipino has stressed his desire for a rematch. Should he just retire? Continue reading
UFC Vegas 35: Edson Barboza, Giga Chikadze itching for their exciting main event
After successive POTN bonuses with first-round TKO victories over Jamey Simmons and veteran Cub Swanson, rising featherweight talent Giga Chikadze has an even tougher challenge ahead this weekend in his first UFC main event: the ageless 145-lb contender Edson Barboza.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr’s star rises further after disciplined, gritty R8 Kavaliauskas KO
Last weekend, #1 WBO welterweight Vergil Ortiz Jr’s star rose another notch as he passed the toughest assignment of his blossoming career with aplomb, all but ending Egidijus Kavaliauskas’ pursuit to get back to the top table and challenge for world gold at 147lbs again.
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Errol Spence Jr suffers retinal eye tear, WBA champ Yordenis Ugas to fight Pacquiao
WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas (26-4, 12 KOs) will step up and replace an injured Errol Spence Jr against Manny Pacquiao in a legacy-defining fight on less than two weeks’ notice. Having discovered he had a torn retina during a pre-fight medical exam in Las Vegas yesterday, Spence flew back home today and will have surgery to repair the tear tomorrow. Continue reading
Errol Spence Jr: Manny Pacquiao’s a rare breed, a bad man but 147 is my division
Ahead of their welterweight title bout on August 21, WBC and IBF titlist Errol Spence Jr (27-0, 21 KOs) paid respect to his legendary opponent Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), but also stressed the belief that he’ll still come out on top and assert himself as the world’s top boxer at 147lbs. Continue reading
UFC 265: Vicente Luque expects big rankings boost, if he beats Michael Chiesa
Placed right in the centre of the UFC 265 PPV main card this weekend, two top-six welterweight contenders clash when former lightweight Michael Chiesa (#5) ends a seven-month layoff against Vicente Luque (#6) on Saturday night – both hoping to improve their winning streaks.
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