Ring Magazine revealed today in a perfect example of double-talk, Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda will be treated like the main event during fight week, but on the night of the fight, Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz will be the headliner on July 12th in New York City. Who Headlines? Making the Shakur-Zepeda fight seem … Read more
Devin Haney says he’s looking forward to showcasing his ‘full arsenal” against Jose Ramirez in nine days on May 2nd on DAZN PPV at Times Square in New York City. Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) states that he’s going to “bring fireworks” against former WBC and WBO light welterweight champion Ramirez (29-2, 18 KOs) in their … Read more
Emiliano Vargas believes there’s something that he has that bothers Keyshawn Davis, creating his anger. Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs) hints that Keyshawn is envious of him. The light welterweight contender, Vargas, 21, has garnered a large following in just three years as a professional. He believes that Keyshawn is bothered by that because that’s why … Read more
The IBF ordered heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois to defend against his mandatory, Derek Chisora, next, giving them 30 days until May 22nd to negotiate a deal before a purse bid takes place. Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) has the option of taking a unification fight next to avoid having to fight Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs). Eventually, … Read more
Promoter Eddie Hearn boiled over today, reacting to being labeled a “snake oil salesman” for promoting the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn family feud fight as one involving top world-ranked contenders. (Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom) Manufactured Drama This fight is 100% manufactured drama, and just a glorified celebrity match.. It’s a match for entertainment purposes, … Read more
Christian Mbilli faces Maciej Sulecki for the WBC interim 168-lb belt on June 27th, live on ESPN+ in a 12-round headliner at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Mbilli (28-0, 23 KOs) is putting his #1 ranking with the WBC at risk going up against #7 Sulecki (33-3, 14 KOs) in a fight to position himself … Read more
Jermall Charlo posted a video clip of him hitting the bag, preparing for his latest tune-up against journeyman Thomas LaManna on May 31st on PBC on Prime Video from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Charlo looks in good shape in his training clip. The Soft Life It remains to be seen if he … Read more
Ryan Garcia is being roasted by fans on X, with them saying that he’s fighting for a “fake belt,” battling for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight title against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on May 2nd at Times Square, in New York City. They view this as utterly pathetic for the WBA to have their secondary title contested … Read more
WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr’s next title defense against #2 Jin Sasaki is in in the works for June 19th in Tokyo, Japan. WBO 147-lb champion, Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs), is understandably focusing on taking the best-paying fight available. Norman Jr. sees this fight against Sasaki (19-1-1, 17 KOs) as a way to … Read more
Nigel Benn says IBF super middleweight champion William Scull quit before the eighth round in a sparring session with Conor Benn. He says that Scull was getting tired by the fourth round. Nigel says Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) was too tired to come out for the eighth due to the fast pace that Conor had … Read more