Bad Left Hook
The Best in Global Boxing News and Commentary
Total reads
2,527
This week
5
Rank
#93 of 456
Published
1,191 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa rematch official for September 27th in Tokyo
As expected, WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue and superstar Tenshin Nasukawa will run it back on September 27th at Tokyo’s Toyota Arena. Inoue (22-2, 5 KO) pushed past a tricky start to comfortably beat Nasukawa (8-1, 3 KO) by unanimous decision last November, snapping the younger man’s 53-fight, multi-sport winning streak in professional competition. They’ve […]
Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga Predictions: Who will win and how
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, facing Albanian-American club fighter Kristian Prenga as a tune-up for a likely (?) fight with Tyson Fury later this year. Being honest up front, this is not the most interesting matchup on paper, but we’ll take a look at it anyway. Does Prenga […]
Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli gets new official date in October
Canelo Alvarez’s fight with Christian Mbilli will now be held on October 31, Canelo told Ariel Helwani today. The bout had originally been scheduled for September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but a postponement was announced about three weeks ago, with no direct reason given. Canelo now says that “some problems in (his) family” came […]
Jai Opetaia sues IBF, alleges wide-ranging conspiracy
Darshan Desai at Uncrowned reports that former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has filed suit against the sanctioning body, alleging a conspiracy on the part of the WBA, WBC, WBO, former promoter Eddie Hearn, and others to punish him for signing with Zuffa Boxing. The IBF stripped Opetaia (30-0, 23 KO) of the belt ahead […]
Janibek Alimkhanuly moving to 168, Denzel Bentley elevated to full champion
The WBO announced that middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, currently serving a suspension for a failed drug test, has vacated the belt ahead of a move to super middleweight. Interim champion Denzel Bentley “shall immediately succeed” Alimkhanuly at 160. Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KO) tested positive for meldonium, one of the more common PEDs in Eastern European […]
Riku Masuda, Kenshiro Teraji, Shokichi Iwata pick up wins in Tokyo
U-NEXT’s Tokyo tripleheader this morning saw Riku Masuda and Shokichi Iwata retain their titles, while Kenshiro Teraji picked up the vacant WBO super flyweight belt to become a three-weight world champion. Masuda (11-1, 9 KO) was looking to build off of last March’s dominant finish of Nonito Donaire, which earned him the secondary WBA bantamweight […]
Former title challenger Hannah Rapp killed by motorist
26-year-old featherweight contender Hannah Rapp, who challenged Tiara Brown for the WBC title last month, was struck and killed by a motorist while bicycling over the weekend. Per KBTX, authorities allege that driver Charles Eric Medina passed Rapp and her fellow cyclist, slammed on the brakes, then reversed into her. He currently faces charges of […]
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Spence vs Tszyu, and more: Boxing schedule and previews for July 24-26, 2026
Friday, July 24 TBD, 7:00 am ET Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach From Pattaya, Thailand. No US broadcast or streaming announced yet, but our Scott Christ will be on the live coverage if and when someone picks it up. And, why wouldn’t they? Who wouldn’t want to see Tyson Fury throw his latest un-retirement in […]
Diego Pacheco vs Immanuwel Aleem: Live streaming results, reactions, start time, full lineup
Diego Pacheco returns tonight for a super middleweight main event on DAZN, facing veteran Immanuwel Aleem. Pacheco (25-0, 18 KO) is a clear favorite in the matchup, as the 25-year-old contender fights for the first time in 2026, following a win over Kevin Sadjo last December. The 32-year-old Aleem (22-4-3, 14 KO) will be hoping […]
Jermall Charlo fails to get visa, pulled from Spence vs Tszyu card
Jermall Charlo’s trainwreck of a career is once again off the rails, as multiple outlets confirm that Australian authorities denied him a visa for his scheduled appearance on PBC’s July 26th Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu show. Per Dan Rafael, Charlo’s (34-0, 23 KO) “past legal issues” caused the issue. Our own John Hansen […]
‘They need Devin Haney’: Eddie Hearn says Zuffa may have to dig deep make fight with Shakur Stevenson, talks Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn talk about some recent news in the boxing world, including Shakur Stevenson’s recent signing with Zuffa, and Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, which was just formally announced. Regarding the former, Hearn says Zuffa has paid so money to Shakur that they are in an unenviable position where they need to secure […]
Vergil Ortiz Jr and Golden Boy reach settlement, Boots Ennis fight still targeted
Vergil Ortiz Jr will be remaining with Golden Boy Promotions, as the sidelined fighter has reached a settlement with the company. Ortiz, who was meant to fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis prior to his issues with his promoter, says he’s still got his sights on that bout. “I’m very grateful that Golden Boy and I were […]
Claressa Shields still pursuing negotiations to face Lauren Price
Even though Claressa Shields made a public showing of going to Cardiff to have a face off with Lauren Price a few months ago, a fight between them still has yet to be finalized. So while Shields is currently scheduled to take on Kaye Scott next month, her promoter Dmitry Salita is still hoping to […]
‘I learned my lesson’: Jake Paul on fighting Anthony Joshua, challenge to Brock Lesnar
Jake Paul told Pat McAfee on Wednesday that he does plan to fight again, and he’s been speaking with opponents for both boxing and MMA bouts. Paul hasn’t fought or even sparred since having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua last December, but says he will soon be “cleared officially to spar,” and then will […]
‘I learned my lesson’: Jake Paul on fighting Anthony Joshua, challenge to Brock Lensar
Jake Paul told Pat McAfee on Wednesday that he does plan to fight again, and he’s been speaking with opponents for both boxing and MMA bouts. Paul hasn’t fought or even sparred since having his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua last December, but says he will soon be “cleared officially to spar,” and then will […]
‘Going to take it right to him’: Teofimo Lopez plans to set the tone against Rolly Romero
Teofimo Lopez joined Ring Magazine’s panel to discuss his upcoming title fight against Rolly Romero and also tackles some touch questions about his father’s shortcomings during his loss to Shakur Stevenson, changes that have been made, and the growth from everyone involved. Here’s some excerpts of what he had to say. Teofimo on how he’ll […]
‘I’m going to take over his backyard’: Errol Spence lands in Australia ahead of Tim Tszyu fight
As Errol Spence officially touched down Down Under ahead of his July 26 middleweight meeting with Tim Tszyu, Fight Hub quickly catches up with Spence as he goes through his last leg of training camp before the fight. Spence would get step off the plan to be get a welcomed surprise. “It was a dope […]
‘Pretty sure I’ll be on Ring and Zuffa cards’: Shakur Stevenson talks about new deal
Shakur Stevenson joined the Ariel Helwani show to talk about his recent signing with Zuffa and what that means for his career going forward, including where he stands as the WBO super lightweight champion. Shakur shares some more thoughts and details on this new chapter of his career below. Shakur on signing with Zuffa and […]
‘I’m a variety bag’: Boots Ennis describes his fighting style
Following his super welterweight title win to claim two belts, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis joined Ring Magazine’s panel to discuss his career, how he views his fighting style, and where his focus is as he looks forward to the next page in his career. Check out some excerpts of what he had to say below. Boots […]
Ryan Garcia to Conor Benn: ‘You aren’t good enough to beat me’
With Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn now officially set to fight on September 12 in Las Vegas, live on Paramount+, the trash talk is kicking back up between the two. “You talk too much,” Benn said. “I’m gonna smash your head in.” “I told you in person you aren’t a good enough fighter to beat […]
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Done deal, says De La Hoya
Ryan Garcia will fight Conor Benn on September 12 in Las Vegas, according to Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya. “After long negotiations, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn is a done deal,” De La Hoya said on social media. “Golden Boy Promotions and Sela made it happen. It’s on, baby. T-Mobile Arena, September 12, […]
Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace IBF eliminator planned for October 3rd
TalkSPORT reports that light heavyweights Ben Whittaker and Conor Wallace are in “advanced negotiations” to meet in an October 3rd IBF eliminator at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. Australia’s Wallace (17-1, 12 KO), 30, has never fought outside his home country and his biggest win to date saw him edge out Jerome Pampellone in what was, if […]
‘His flaw is his biggest strength’: Gary Russell Jr explains why Devin Haney has edge over Tank Davis
Gary Russell Jr just recently caught up with Fight Hub TV and talks about a few prospective matchups down the lines between the likes of Tank Davis, Devin Haney, and Shakur Stevenson. Here’s some of what he had to say on a couple of notable prospective fights. Russell Jr on he would view a Tank […]
Andy Ruiz vs Damian Knyba official for DAZN and TNT’s ‘The Fight’
Andy Ruiz Jr will have his first fight under Matchroom contract on Friday, September 4, when the former unified heavyweight titlist faces Damian Knyba in a main event from the Prudential Center in Newark. The bout will headline September’s edition of “The Fight,” which streams on DAZN and also airs on TNT in the United […]
Sam Noakes, Constantin Ursu, more added to Itauma vs Hrgovic undercard
Sam Noakes and Constantin Ursu have been officially announced for fights on the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic undercard on August 29 in London. Noakes (18-1, 16 KO) will face former titleholder Denys Berinchyk in a lightweight bout. It’s more of a proper return for the 28-year-old Noakes, who lost a competitive, entertaining fight with […]
Displaying items 201-225 of 1191 in total