Jai Opetaia Says Boxing Rewards Mouths More Than Skills as Top Stars Avoid Clash
Jai Opetaia warns that boxing now rewards “mouths over skills” as David Benavidez looks toward a 2027 Dmitry Bivol clash instead of the cruiserweight leader.
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Jai Opetaia warns that boxing now rewards “mouths over skills” as David Benavidez looks toward a 2027 Dmitry Bivol clash instead of the cruiserweight leader.
Promoter George Warren confirms the Filip Hrgovic vs. Moses Itauma fight is finalized for August 8, 2026. Read the latest on this high-stakes heavyweight clash.
Former promoter Alex Krassyuk has urged Oleksandr Usyk to retire following his difficult win over Rico Verhoeven, citing physical decline and weight issues.
Andy Ruiz Jr. and Hughie Fury have verbally agreed to a heavyweight clash as both look to end their career drift. Get the latest on contract negotiations.
Jack Catterall is the new WBA welterweight champion after a dominant unanimous decision win over Shakhram Giyasov at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Promoter Frank Warren confirms Tyson Fury’s next opponent announcement is expected next week, following Fury’s April win as he prepares for Anthony Joshua.
Former champion Andy Ruiz Jr confirms boxing comeback with a four-man hit list including Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Details on his return strategy.
Discover the truth behind the viral video of Sonny Liston pulling a gun on Muhammad Ali. We separate the 1977 movie scene from the real 1964 casino incident.
Dmitry Bivol returns on May 30, 2026, to defend his unified titles against Michael Eifert in Russia. Get the breakdown of stats, broadcast times, and title s…
WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster labels Shakur Stevenson and Richardson Hitchins “scary” ahead of his May 30 fight against Raymond Ford in Houston.