In a recent interview, Ben Shalom responds to the viral clip of his altercation with rival promoter Frank Warren, just days before the Bivol vs Beterbiev bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the clip, which circulated social media yesterday, Shalom can be seen stepping in front of Warren to stand between his fighter, Chris Eubank…
In recently released footage, Australian cruiserweight champion, Jai Opetaia can be seen training in the gym, showcasing impressive speed and power. Opetaia, who is undefeated, with two wins against former world champion Maris Briedis, is set to face 22-2 Jack Massey, who comes off a win over Isaac Chamberlain for the European cruiserweight title. Jai…
Last night saw Britain’s Sandy Ryan (then 7-1-1) take her second-ever career defeat to Mikaela Mayer (then 19-2-0) for the WBO Welterweight title. The fight could’ve gone either way, with Mayer winning on a close majority decision. However, it is the bizarre incident before the fight that many are interested in. As she left the…
With Anthony Joshua’s next fight, a huge domestic clash against Daniel Dubois for the title of three-time world champion, getting ever-closer, there’s been more and more discussion around AJ’s chin, and of old sparring stories. Many, of course, bring up the sparring stories between AJ and Dubois, with witnesses saying Dubois caught Anthony Joshua with…
This Saturday night will see Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois, in what will be a record-breaking night for British boxing, with up to 96,000 fans in attendance. The night will see Daniel Dubois aim to defend his IBF world title against AJ, who hopes to become a three-time world champion. However, last night’s Grand Arrivals…
The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, Oleksandr Usyk, has been detained by Polish authorities in Krakow Airport today. The Ukrainian comes off a career-defining performance against Tyson Fury to become the first Undisputed heavyweight since Lennox Lewis, and the first ever of the four-belt era. Usyk is set to face Fury in a much-anticipated…
This Saturday, Anthony Joshua makes his bid to become a three-time world champion as he’s set to take on Daniel Dubois for the IBF title in front of a record-breaking 96,000 fans in Wembley Stadium. Also on the card, Josh Kelly takes on Ishmael Davis – a late replacement for Liam Smith, who pulled out…
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…
