Oleksandr Usyk (25-0) faces fan backlash over Deontay Wilder farewell fight
Oleksandr Usyk is pursuing Deontay Wilder for his “last dance” farewell fight in the US, sparking significant fan backlash over the choice of opponent.
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Moses Itauma: Challenger Questions Heavyweight Stature
A challenge to Moses Itauma has sparked debate over his heavyweight size and potential matchups, with British contender Solomon Dacres eyeing a future clash.
Jorge Masvidal Labels Yaroslav Amosov a “Nightmare” Matchup for Islam Makhachev’s Welterweight Plans
Mixed martial arts veteran Jorge Masvidal has asserted that former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov would be a “nightmare stylistic matchup” fo…
Muhammad Ali secures fifth heavyweight title defense with third-round knockout
Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, emphatically defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Brian London on August 6, 1966, securing a third-round knoc…
Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo: Interim Title Showdown in San Diego
Interim WBC Light Welterweight Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz defends his title against Nestor Bravo on September 19, 2026, headlining a DAZN card in San Diego.
Shakur Stevenson’s pick in Ali vs Tyson fantasy bout remains unconfirmed
Reports of Shakur Stevenson’s prediction for a prime Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson fantasy fight lack official confirmation, sources indicate.
Tyson Fury’s unfiltered take on Anthony Joshua’s Prenga scare
Claims that Tyson Fury went quiet after Anthony Joshua’s near-defeat to Kristian Prenga are misleading. Fury’s actual social media reaction was confrontation…
Hamzah Sheeraz’s pressure struggles cast doubt on undisputed super middleweight hopes
Hamzah Sheeraz faces scrutiny over his performance against pressure fighters, raising questions about his path to undisputed super middleweight glory.
Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones: The Madison Square Garden Test of 1963
Cassius Clay and Doug Jones clashed in a pivotal 1963 Madison Square Garden bout that tested Clay’s championship mettle, earning “Fight of the Year” honors.
Marvin Hagler names Roberto Duran his best opponent
Legendary middleweight Marvin Hagler once identified Roberto Duran as his most skilled opponent in a 2014 interview, praising Duran’s extensive experience.