In a recent broadcast on TalkSport, Simon Jordan and Eddie Hearn entered a debate about the need for promoters in boxing now that Saudi Arabia’s involvement has shifted the business of boxing. Jordan said Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh has the ability to ‘turn their lights off economically’ with reference to Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren….
Eddie Hearn is bringing the world of sports promotion to the small screen with a new Netflix series titled “Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen.” Set for release in 2025, this Matchroom and Eddie Hearn Netflix series promises to offer an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Matchroom Sports, the powerhouse promotion company led by Hearn. Eddie Hearn Netflix…
The upcoming heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on September 21st at Wembley Stadium is shaping up to be a landmark event, with the potential to break the Wembley boxing record for attendance. Expectations are high that the fight could surpass the current record of 94,000 set by Tyson Fury’s 2022 bout against…
Turki Alalshikh and Saudi Arabia’s involvement in boxing has already brought fans of the sport plenty great fights – from Fury vs Usyk to the more recent US card featuring Crawford vs Madrimov. It’s no surprise, then, that the plans just keep getting bigger, with rumours suggesting Turki has plans for some big cards for…
In recent social media posts, Turki Alalshikh has blasted Canelo Alvarez after the Mexican star is said to have wasted the Saudi’s time demanding a ridiculous purse for the Crawford fight Turki wanted. Turki Alalshikh vs Canelo Alvarez In his initial post on Twitter, Turki Alalshikh said ‘I decided to disregard the Canelo fight, as…
Social media has been in uproar recently after the Imane Khelif fight against Angela Carini, as many claimed Khelif to be biologically male despite competing as a female. This was debunked, though the boxer was reported to have ‘failed gender eligibility tests’ alongside fellow female boxer Lin Yu-Ting. It has now come to light however,…
With the Paris Olympics kicking off, there’s a wide array of talent on show, from Bakhodir Jalolov to Jahmal Harvey, each eyeing gold in France’s capital. This article will break down the countries with the most Olympic boxing medals. Top Nations for Olympic Boxing Medals As put by George Glinski of TalkSport, the top three…
In a recent post on Instagram, Jermell Charlo has teased his return to the ring, and the weight he’ll be returning at. This comes after Charlo took his second-ever loss in a fight against Canelo Alvarez at 167lbs. Jermell has been fairly inactive recently, fighting only once a year since 2019, and having won two…
The upcoming Paris Olympics are sure to bring out the very best in competitive sport, with a wide array of talented amateur Olympics boxers vying for greatness in France’s capital. Olympics Boxers To Watch Bakhodir Jalolov (UZB) – +92kg A name many with an interest in amateur boxing may have heard already, Uzbek Bakhodir Jalolov…
It has been revealed that Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions are allegedly in talks to strike a Queensberry DAZN broadcast deal, as Warren’s TNT Sports contract soon comes to an end. The deal, should it go through, would see Warren’s Queensberry on the same platform as his rival Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, and would significantly raise…
This weekend will see a range of fights, from Jake Paul taking on Mike Perry before facing Iron Mike Tyson later this year, to Nathan Heaney defending his British Middleweight title against Brad Pauls for the second time. This article will break down all the boxing this weekend and how to watch it. Boxing This…
This weekend will see a range of fights, from Janibek Alimkhanuly defending his world title against Andrei Mikhailovich to Matchroom’s new superstar signing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis taking on David Avanesyan. This article will break down all the boxing this weekend and how to watch it. Boxing This Weekend: FRIDAY Gonzalez vs Barrera To kick off…
This weekend will see a variety of great shows, Johnny Fisher headlines his first show in a clash against Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic, Shakur Stevenson takes on Artem Harutyunyan and UFC legends Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz swap the octagon for the ring, with the return of Daniel Jacobs on the undercard. This article will…
Following the recent announcement of Sami Hamed Misfits Debut and signing, the son of legend Prince Naseem Hamed has spoken out on why exactly he chose the crossover boxing route, over the traditional professional route his brother has gone down. Sami Hamed is scheduled to fight Jesse Clarke, who has yesterday taken to social media…
