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Jeff Mayweather’s honest comparison of Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford: “He’s a better puncher”
Both Floyd Mayweather and hung up the gloves with undefeated records, and Mayweather’s uncle and former trainer Jeff Mayweather has assessed how a battle between the pair, in their primes, would play out. Mayweather retired as a five-division world champion with a legendary 50-0 undefeated record, defeating the likes of and in a career that […] The post Jeff Mayweather’s honest comparison of Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford: “He’s a better puncher” appeared first on Boxing News .
Oscar De La Hoya delivers final KO verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “That concerns me”
Tonight in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia puts his WBC welterweight world title on the lines against Conor Benn. Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, sees the fight ending inside the distance. Benn is fighting at welterweight for the first time in four years and, despite hitting 146lbs on the scales, most in the sport believe […] The post Oscar De La Hoya delivers final KO verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “That concerns me” appeared first on Boxing News .
Dana White says he can get Terence Crawford out of retirement for one fight
Dana White suspects he could tempt out of retirement, offering the “right fight” for the 38-year-old to gamble his unblemished record. The American retired as an undefeated five-division world champion last December, just a few months removed from his undisputed triumph against Canelo Alvarez. Despite being the naturally smaller man, ‘Bud’ moved up two weight […] The post Dana White says he can get Terence Crawford out of retirement for one fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Hall of Fame legend fumes at Ben Davison’s corner work for Moses Itauma against Filip Hrgovic
The fallout continues following ‘s shock defeat to . Itauma came up short in his bid to become IBF heavyweight champion as he was stopped by Hrgovic in the ninth round of their clash at The O2 Arena, after the 21-year-old had dominated virtually the entire fight before being unable to continue due to exhaustion. […] The post Hall of Fame legend fumes at Ben Davison’s corner work for Moses Itauma against Filip Hrgovic appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel set to make first world title defence against undefeated heavyweight with 90% KO ratio
is set to make the first defence of his WBC title in November, facing a fellow undefeated heavyweight in Germany. The 33-year-old returned to his home country in January, defending his ‘interim’ title with a third-round stoppage of Damian Knyba, who now comes off a surprising points victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. Prior to that, […] The post Agit Kabayel set to make first world title defence against undefeated heavyweight with 90% KO ratio appeared first on Boxing News .
Floyd Mayweather says current world champion is a ‘magician’ in the ring
had high praise for one of boxing’s current top pound-for-pound stars. Mayweather knows how it feels to be viewed as one of the best in the entire sport, having spent a number of years as the top dog in boxing. He became a five division world champion from super featherweight to light middleweight, as he […] The post Floyd Mayweather says current world champion is a ‘magician’ in the ring appeared first on Boxing News .
Chris Eubank Jr backs one man in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “Get the job done kid”
Chris Eubank Jr. has spoken out ahead of rival Conor Benn’s first world title challenge tonight in Las Vegas, where he will attempt to dethrone Ryan Garcia to win the WBC belt. Benn has dropped back down to welterweight for the first time since 2022 to face Garcia, having fought as high as middleweight in […] The post Chris Eubank Jr backs one man in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “Get the job done kid” appeared first on Boxing News .
Bob Arum says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn only lasts one round: “He gets KOd”
Veteran promoter Bob Arum believes Ryan Garcia’s first welterweight world title defence against Conor Benn will last three minutes, six at most. Garcia puts his WBC belt on the line tonight for the first time, after beating Mario Barrios for it earlier this year. Benn returns to the welterweight scene for the first time since […] The post Bob Arum says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn only lasts one round: “He gets KOd” appeared first on Boxing News .
Conor Benn shows exactly how much weight he put back on after making 147 for Ryan Garcia fight
Conor Benn has given fans a glimpse into just how dramatically his body has changed since making the welterweight limit for tonight’s fight with Ryan Garcia. Benn weighed in at 146lbs on Friday, comfortably underneath the 147lb limit despite weeks of discussion over how difficult the cut would be after years of fighting above welterweight. […] The post Conor Benn shows exactly how much weight he put back on after making 147 for Ryan Garcia fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Zab Judah delivers KO verdict after watching Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn weigh in: “He played us”
Zab Judah will be in attendance at the T Mobile Arena, Las Vegas this weekend when Ryan Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight world title against mandatory challenger Conor Benn. Benn was awarded the number one spot despite not competing at the weight since 2022, having fought as high as middleweight in […] The post Zab Judah delivers KO verdict after watching Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn weigh in: “He played us” appeared first on Boxing News .
Regis Prograis makes final KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after being losing to Benn
Former two-time world champion has assessed the chances that his last opponent has at dethroning WBC belt-holder this weekend. The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, with Garcia making a first defence of his world welterweight title. He claimed his WBC strap by dethroning Mario Barrios with a unanimous decision […] The post Regis Prograis makes final KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after being losing to Benn appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia names the tougher fight between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia maintains his belief that Devin Haney is a tougher challenge than Gervonta Davis, despite the contrasting outcomes of his previous encounters with them. The American was entering his first world title shot against ‘Tank’ in 2023, having claimed an earlier seventh-round finish over Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell. Besides that, though, it could […] The post Ryan Garcia names the tougher fight between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson has 60 days to face mandatory or risk losing his world title
is set to be presented with an official mandatory challenger after being afforded a 60-day window to defend his WBO title. The American claimed his super-lightweight belt in January, dethroning Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous decision victory to become a four-division world champion. In doing so, Stevenson also positioned himself as one of the sport’s […] The post Shakur Stevenson has 60 days to face mandatory or risk losing his world title appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn official weigh-in results after cut concerns
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn hit the scales in Las Vegas today ahead of their highly anticipated WBC welterweight world title fight at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Garcia makes the first defence of the WBC welterweight title he won by defeating Mario Barrios earlier this year, while Benn challenges for a world championship […] The post Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn official weigh-in results after cut concerns appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Predictions from Canelo, Terence Crawford, Mike Tyson and more
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn finally collide in Las Vegas this weekend in a fight that has generated plenty of intrigue because of the contrasting routes both men have taken to get here. Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title after defeating Mario Barrios earlier this year, while Benn drops back to […] The post Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: Predictions from Canelo, Terence Crawford, Mike Tyson and more appeared first on Boxing News .
Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones open to ‘firework fight’ with Cris Cyborg after Bathory bout
Having jumped from one combat sport to another, two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones is already in the mix to fight MMA legend Cris Cyborg. While coming from a decorated background in taekwondo, where legs are the primary weapon of choice, Jones appears to be making swift progress in the world of boxing. Albeit with no […] The post Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones open to ‘firework fight’ with Cris Cyborg after Bathory bout appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may be pushed back to new date as alternative venue emerges
The vs. fight looks like it may finally be heading to the UK, but it could result in the date being pushed back. Issues over the past few weeks led to serious doubts over whether the all-British heavyweight bout would even happen, with event organisers SELA and broadcaster Netflix keen for it to be in […] The post Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may be pushed back to new date as alternative venue emerges appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez delivers honest verdict on Christian Mbilli’s ability ahead of world title fight
has assessed Christian Mbilli’s overall skillset, beyond his remarkable ability to throw and absorb copious amounts of punches, ahead of their super-middleweight showdown. The pair will collide in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31, with Mbilli making a first defence of his WBC world title. Initially, it was planned that they would meet this weekend, […] The post Canelo Alvarez delivers honest verdict on Christian Mbilli’s ability ahead of world title fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward: “There is only one man who beats him”
has predicted the winner of a prime-for-prime battle between and Joe Calzaghe. The two super-middleweight legends retired with unblemished records, having cemented their greatness at 168lbs before moving up to light-heavyweight. First to call time on his illustrious career was Calzaghe, who remains the longest-reigning world super-middleweight champion in history after amassing 20 successful defences […] The post Tony Bellew picks a winner in prime Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward: “There is only ...
Josh Taylor delivers final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He can stop him inside six”
is seeking to pull off a major upset and capture ’s WBC welterweight world title on Saturday, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler Josh Taylor has offered his final prediction for the fight. Benn has not fought as a welterweight in over four years and has already revealed that this will be his final appearance at […] The post Josh Taylor delivers final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “He can stop him inside six” appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury
WBC champion Agit Kabayel has considered how may fare against , who he feels is the “biggest puncher in the heavyweight division”. The two Brits are set to collide in November, yet it remains to be seen whether their long-awaited showdown will take place in the UK or US. There is reportedly now a strong […] The post Agit Kabayel sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should avoid facing one heavyweight next
handed a surprising and dramatic defeat to capture the IBF heavyweight world title last month, and heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has warned the young Brit about chasing an immediate rematch. Itauma’s superior skills were there for all to see during the early stages of the contest as he regularly caught Hrgovic with snapping shots, but […] The post Derek Chisora says Moses Itauma should avoid facing one heavyweight next appeared first on Boxing News .
Top heavyweight says he almost KOd Tyson Fury in sparring and threatens to post proof
Tyson Fury has never been knocked out in a professional boxing contest, but he has been dropped on numerous occasions during his 39-fight career. One heavyweight rival is now claiming that he almost had ‘The Gypsy King’ out in sparring, and that he has the evidence to prove it. Fury has been floored eight times […] The post Top heavyweight says he almost KOd Tyson Fury in sparring and threatens to post proof appeared first on Boxing News .
Eddie Hearn makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “Hit him on the chin and it’s over”
and finally collide in a monumental showdown this weekend, and Benn’s former promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed his final prediction. Benn debuted under Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and remained with the promotional outfit until the beginning of this year, when he dramatically ditched his career-long promoter for a lucrative deal at the newly-established Zuffa Boxing. With […] The post Eddie Hearn makes final Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn prediction: “Hit him on the chin and it’s over” appeared first...
Shakur Stevenson finally responds to reports of fighting ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao next
Shakur Stevenson has been asked directly about reports suggesting he is close to finalising a deal to face boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. Stevenson was last in action back in January, moving up to super-lightweight and putting on a boxing clinic against Teofimo Lopez to become WBO super-lightweight world champion. Since then, the […] The post Shakur Stevenson finally responds to reports of fighting ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao next appeared first on Boxing News .
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