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
Mayer Targets Baumgardner’s Only Conqueror in Hopes of a RematchFormer unified super featherweight champion Mikaela Mayer (17-1, 5 KOs) is strategically positioning herself for a rematch with her rival, Alycia Baumgardner (13-1, 7 KOs), by taking on Christina Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) in 2023. Linardatou is the only fighter to have defeated Baumgardner in the … Read more
Matchroom’s Newcastle Event to Spotlight Young Prospects NoSmokeBoxing reports that the upcoming Matchroom event on February 18 will likely take place at the 9,000-capacity Utilita Arena. The event is set to be headlined by Pat McCormack in a ‘step-up’ 10-round title fight. This showcase is part of a broader initiative by Matchroom Boxing to highlight … Read more
Joshua’s Return to the Ring Set for March/April: Opponent Still Undecided Eddie Hearn has previously told reporters that Anthony Joshua’s next fight is slated for late March or early April, with possible dates being March 25 or April 1. The bout is expected to take place at the O2 Arena in London. Although no opponent … Read more
O’Connell Aims to Make Bridges Quit Shannon O’Connell says she will make Ebanie Bridges quit when the bitter Aussie rivals clash for the IBF Bantamweight World Title at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday, December 10, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Ebanie Bridges Accused of Taking Things Personally The pair have been embroiled … Read more
Anthony Joshua Trainer Unclear As Former Unified Champion Exploring Options Stateside Former unified heavyweight champion, Britain’s Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) parted with long-term trainer Robert McCracken after his first defeat to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, and since then Joshua’s training situation has been the centre of wide speculation and debate. Anthony Joshua’s New Trainer It … Read more
Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th-round TKO victory over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Despite Chisora suffering his third loss to Fury, the “Gypsy King” believes his toughest test in the heavyweight division is yet to come. Tyson Fury … Read more
Top Rank founder Bob Arum recently criticized Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, accusing the British promoter of squandering his $1 billion budget with little to show for it, and labeling him a “joke” in the U.S. market. In response, Hearn fired back during an interview with ID Boxing, claiming that Top Rank has essentially “given … Read more
Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight championship with a 10th-round TKO win over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) on Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Chisora, meanwhile, suffered his 13th career defeat and his third loss to Fury. Fury’s Elbow Injury and Surgery Plans Following the fight, … Read more