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Former UFC Champion’s Future May Involve Crossover Boxing with Misfits. Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has become one of the hottest free agents in combat sports after parting ways with the UFC. Despite being offered a lucrative deal that would have made him the highest-paid heavyweight in UFC history, Ngannou chose to leave … Read more
Espinoza Baffled by Crawford’s Transparency Demands. Stephen Espinoza, the president of Showtime Sports, recently addressed the claims made by Terence Crawford that transparency issues were the primary reason for the breakdown in negotiations for the highly anticipated bout between Crawford and Errol Spence. According to Crawford, his concerns centered on having more oversight of the … Read more
Ahead of Misfits X series 004 tonight, we take a look at the organisation which is causing a stir within the boxing community. Some love it, some hate it and it has certainly sparked a debate!
Rising middleweight talent George Liddard (1-0, 1 KO) has inked a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, following an impressive start to his professional career in 2022. The 20-year-old prospect from Essex is set to become one of the most exciting names in the 160-pound division as he embarks on his journey under … Read more
April Showdown Set for London Despite Initial Scotland Announcement Denzel Bentley (17-2-1, 14 KOs) will defend his British Middleweight championship against Scotland’s Kieran Smith (18-1, 7 KOs) on April 15, according to the latest British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) circular. Initially announced to take place in Scotland, it has now been confirmed by Smith’s … Read more
Global Sports Streaming Giant Expands Its Reach with Over 75 New Rights Acquisitions DAZN, the global sports streaming service, has announced a substantial growth in both subscribers and revenue in its latest annual review. With over 75 new sports rights acquired in the past year, DAZN is now recognized as the world’s largest sports broadcaster. … Read more
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