The idea of bringing back 15-round fights has sparked fresh debate in the boxing world. Teofimo Lopez, the WBO super-lightweight champion, recently suggested that undisputed title fights should be extended beyond the 12-round limit, arguing that major bouts such as Beterbiev and Bivol’s rematch for the undisputed crown deserve the additional championship rounds. Boxing hasn’t … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk has conquered the heavyweight division, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest of this era. After defeating Tyson Fury for the second time and extending his perfect record to 23-0, the undisputed champion is at the peak of his powers. But even at the top, Usyk has an eye on the future—and … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he has just two fights left before he retires from boxing, with the Ukrainian heavyweight champion outlining his plans for the remainder of his career. Despite speculation about his long-term future in the sport, Usyk has made it clear in a retirement update that he intends to step away from boxing … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk has cemented his legacy by becoming undisputed in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Usyk, who bested Fury, who has a special announcement soon, for the second time in December – sending ‘The Gypsy King’ into retirement, is expected to face the winner of Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker next, after the pair … Read more
Frank Warren has teased a major announcement regarding Tyson Fury just weeks after ‘The Gypsy King’ claimed he was retiring from boxing, sparking speculation about his next move. This comes after Fury released a video claiming he’s retired in January this year. The WBC heavyweight champion has a history of making bold statements about his … Read more
Fabio Wardley is riding high after a dominant first-round stoppage win over Frazer Clarke, and now Frank Warren has teased that something big is on the horizon for the British heavyweight champion. Wardley, now 18-0-1, has built a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the UK’s heavyweight scene recently. His two recent … Read more
Jake Paul’s name continues to attract callouts from fighters across combat sports. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has built a lucrative career facing former MMA fighters and ex-champions, while many active professional boxers have been left frustrated watching his rise. From former UFC stars like Nate Diaz and Tyron Woodley to retired boxing legends like Mike Tyson, Paul’s … Read more
Ben Shalom and BOXXER have come under fire recently after a fighter has bowed out of a scheduled fight due to feeling disrespected by the promoter. BOXXER, the Sky Sports promotional boxing outfit, has faced much criticism under the leadership of Ben Shalom. From pulling fighters out of purse bids for much-anticipated fights, such as … Read more
Joe Joyce and Lawrence Okolie are set to return to the heavyweight scene after mixed performances in recent outings. For Joyce (16-3, 15 KOs), this is a crucial moment in his career. After building a reputation as one of the most durable heavyweights in the world, his back-to-back stoppage losses to Zhilei Zhang exposed major … Read more
Dillian Whyte’s stunning 2020 knockout loss to Alexander Povetkin is now under serious review, with the result potentially set to be overturned following shocking revelations. Whyte, who was knocked out by a brutal uppercut in the fifth round, had been on the cusp of a WBC title shot before the defeat. The loss temporarily derailed … Read more