Boxing

Yesterday saw the new and improved Ring Magazine host The Ring Magazine Awards, gathering fighters from all over the globe to discuss both who had a great 2024, and what may lie ahead in 2025. The Ring Magazine was acquired by Turki Alalsheikh from Oscar De La Hoya in November 2024. It’s X account was … Read more

In a highly anticipated WBO world title eliminator that took place on February 15, 2025, Jack Catterall faced Arnold Barboza Jr. at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. The stakes were high, with WBO President Gustavo Olivieri having previously indicated that the winner would be positioned to challenge Teofimo Lopez for the WBO Super Lightweight … Read more

Dave Allen’s last outing, as initially reported, saw the ‘Doncaster De La Hoya’ lose controversially to Johnny Fisher. Though Fisher was a favourite going into the fight, many believed Allen was the rightful winner. This contentious bout, which took place on December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title, … Read more

Deontay Wilder is reportedly set to return to the ring after a string of career-defining losses. While a fight against Stephan Shaw, a heavyweight looking to climb the ranks, was heavily rumoured for April 2025, subsequent reports from Stephan Shaw himself indicated that these negotiations were “smoke and mirrors” and the bout did not materialize. … Read more

Justis Huni made a statement earlier today with his second-round stoppage win over 10-1 Shaun Potgieter. The Aussie fighter has cemented his spot in the heavyweight rankings, and may fight for a title later this year. With the WBO ranking both fighters highly, could we see Justis Huni vs Moses Itauma this year? Justis Huni … Read more

David Nyika stepped up in just his eleventh professional fight to clash with Australian world champion, Jai Opetaia. The highly anticipated cruiserweight bout, which saw Nyika replace an injured Huseyin Cinkara, took place on January 8, 2025, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia. This article delves into David Nyika’s journey, Jai Opetaia’s … Read more

George Kambosos Jr’s career has skyrocketed since his upset win over Teofimo Lopez in 2021 and despite three losses since then is set for a big fight with Richardson Hitchins after signing with Matchroom. However, there have been many rumours around George Kambosos Jr next fight, and how it may put the Australian in good … Read more

Boxing fans eagerly anticipated the clash between Australia’s undefeated IBF and Ring cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and New Zealand’s rising star David Nyika, a fight that headlined a stacked card on the Gold Coast. The event, which also featured heavyweight prospect Justis Huni and hard-hitting Teremoana Teremoana, was broadcast live on DAZN on January 8, … Read more

Frank Warren has some choice words for a journalist, who on the week of Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, branded him a ‘petty thug’. Warren wrote on the matter in his column in The Daily Star, singing Fury’s praises and giving a slight glimpse into where his career may go next. Tyson Fury challenged Oleksandr … Read more

Oleksandr Usyk’s potential return to the cruiserweight division has become a point of interest following his successful victory over Tyson Fury for a second time. Jack, the current WBC cruiserweight champion, has expressed interest in facing Usyk, a matchup that would bring together two highly accomplished fighters for a significant bout in the division. Badou … Read more