The World Boxing Council has ordered #1 Christian Mbilli vs. #2 Jaime Munguia to battle for the interim WBC super middleweight title to decide a mandatory for champion Canelo Alvarez’s belt with that organization. WBC Orders Munguia-Mbilli It would be up to Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) to decide if he would want to defend against … Read more
William Zepeda needs to rest for six to eight weeks to allow his injured left hand to heal before he can begin training. The lightweight contender Zepeda (32-0, 27 KOs) won’t need surgery to repair the problem, which is positive news for him and his promoters at Golden Boy. Hand Injury Delays Title Shot Zepeda, … Read more
Terence Crawford is eyeing a fight with fellow four-division champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, and he’s not shy about explaining why he thinks it’s the defining legacy moment in boxing. He’s laid it all out during the World Boxing Council Convention, spelling out why fans should settle in and take note. As Crawford puts it: “That … Read more
RYAN GARCIA and Luke Campbell kicked 2021 off with a brilliant fight. I was sad with the outcome as Luke is a friend of mine and former Olympic teammate, as well as a great lad. Even though Ryan Garcia did a top job and dominated most of the fight, is he the real deal? He … Read more
AFTER another Canelo Alvarez flawless performance last night, no one can argue that he is the pound for pound best boxer in the world right now. I created a video below where I talk all about where I think Alvarez stands in the TBE (The Best Ever) category and I’m sure my option on this will … Read more
DILLIAN WHYTE might be a no show at today’s press conference, but the fight with Tyson Fury will go ahead on April 23 at Wembley stadium. Watch below: The post Dillian Whyte declines to appear at Tyson Fury press conference appeared first on Boxing News. https://boxingnewsonline.net/wp-content/uploads/Fury-1-1.jpg 2022-03-01 13:55:47
A REMATCH against Chris Billam-Smith is “the only way to go” for Lawrence Okolie, his trainer Sugar Hill says. The two cruiserweights met last weekend at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium in front of 15,000 fans, largely in support of Billam-Smith. A rough and tough 12 rounds ended with the crowd favourite being awarded a majority … Read more
MAKE no mistake, while Josh Padley knew that he was being brought in as a perceived fall guy for unbeaten Portsmouth banger Mark Chamberlain, the little-known 28-year-old, an electrician by trade, was not coming to the Wembley Edition opener as canon fodder. Sparking an upset victory, as Chamberlain’s so-called “biggest fan”, Turki Al-Alshikh, watched on, … Read more
WHETHER he agrees on a rematch or sails off in a different direction, Daniel Dubois’ crunching fifth-round KO of Anthony Joshua has certainly left the 27-year-old in a significantly stronger position. Dubois’ win has seen him climb up the Boxing News rankings from sixth spot to third in our world top 10. Only two men … Read more
Emanuel Navarrete overwhelmed Oscar Valdez during their rematch Saturday night. An accurate, aggressive Navarrete impressed in his return to the 130-pound division by battering Valdez to this head and body in the main event of a 10-fight card at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Navarrete dropped Valdez during the first, fourth and sixth rounds and became … Read more