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Anthony Joshua, Britain’s former unified heavyweight champion, has reportedly chosen Derrick James, the 2017 Ring Magazine Trainer of the Year, as his new coach for the foreseeable future. Sources have revealed that Joshua, after parting ways with his previous trainers, will now work with James, who is based in Dallas, Texas. Derrick James: A Proven … Read more

Promotional Dispute Between Eddie Hearn, BOXXER and Lawrence Okolie Heads to Legal Process over contract dispute Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Boxing, remains adamant that WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Lawrence Okolie still has one fight left on his promotional contract, despite disputes from Okolie and his former management team, 258 MGT. The ongoing contractual disagreement … Read more

Concerns Over Inactivity and Legal Issues Threaten Super Fight Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Boxing, has cast doubt on the highly anticipated showdown between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia, slated for April. Speaking on the DAZN Boxing Show, Hearn expressed skepticism about the fight’s likelihood, citing the unpredictable nature of both fighters. Will Tank … Read more

Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Showdown for Featherweight Supremacy Amanda Serrano is set to battle Erika Cruz in a historic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico clash for the Undisputed World Featherweight Championship. Alycia Baumgardner will also fight for glory, taking on Elhem Mekhaled for the Undisputed World Super-Featherweight crown. The much-anticipated bouts will be held at the … Read more

Mayer Targets Baumgardner’s Only Conqueror in Hopes of a RematchFormer unified super featherweight champion Mikaela Mayer (17-1, 5 KOs) is strategically positioning herself for a rematch with her rival, Alycia Baumgardner (13-1, 7 KOs), by taking on Christina Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) in 2023. Linardatou is the only fighter to have defeated Baumgardner in the … Read more

Matchroom’s Newcastle Event to Spotlight Young Prospects NoSmokeBoxing reports that the upcoming Matchroom event on February 18 will likely take place at the 9,000-capacity Utilita Arena. The event is set to be headlined by Pat McCormack in a ‘step-up’ 10-round title fight. This showcase is part of a broader initiative by Matchroom Boxing to highlight … Read more

Joshua’s Return to the Ring Set for March/April: Opponent Still Undecided Eddie Hearn has previously told reporters that Anthony Joshua’s next fight is slated for late March or early April, with possible dates being March 25 or April 1. The bout is expected to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Although no opponent … Read more

O’Connell Aims to Make Bridges Quit Shannon O’Connell says she will make Ebanie Bridges quit when the bitter Aussie rivals clash for the IBF Bantamweight World Title at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday, December 10, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Ebanie Bridges Accused of Taking Things Personally The pair have been embroiled … Read more

Anthony Joshua Trainer Unclear As Former Unified Champion Exploring Options Stateside Former unified heavyweight champion, Britain’s Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) parted with long-term trainer Robert McCracken after his first defeat to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, and since then Joshua’s training situation has been the centre of wide speculation and debate. Anthony Joshua’s New Trainer It … Read more

Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th-round TKO victory over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Despite Chisora suffering his third loss to Fury, the “Gypsy King” believes his toughest test in the heavyweight division is yet to come. Tyson Fury … Read more