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Heavyweight who knocked out Lennox Lewis for WBC title set to box again at 61
is hailed as one of the greatest heavyweight world champions in boxing history following his retirement in 2004. Now, one of just two men to have defeated Lewis in a professional ring is set to continue his career at the age of 61 years old. Lewis maintained his undefeated record on route to his WBC […] The post Heavyweight who knocked out Lennox Lewis for WBC title set to box again at 61 appeared first on Boxing News .
Tim Bradley predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He doesn’t deserve to be on the p4p list”
is eyeing up a showdown with after defeating Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, and two-division world champion Tim Bradley has offered his thoughts on the clash. Opetaia became the first man to halt Mikaelian, as the Armenian-American was stopped after nine rounds of action in the co-main event of the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn bill. […] The post Tim Bradley predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He doesn’t deserve to be on the p4p list” appeared first on Boxing News .
British heavyweight warns Moses Itauma that he “was never the same after leaving ring on a stretcher”
was expected to leave the O2 Arena with a world heavyweight title when he fought last month, but instead he left on a stretcher. In the eyes of one fellow British heavyweight, that night could have a severe impact on the youngster. Itauma looked to be a level above his Croatian rival when they collided […] The post British heavyweight warns Moses Itauma that he “was never the same after leaving ring on a stretcher” appeared first on Boxing News .
Conor Benn offered immediate world title shot in new division despite Ryan Garcia KO
Conor Benn’s world title ambitions were stomped out by Ryan Garcia at the weekend as the Brit fell short in Las Vegas, but despite the defeat, he has been offered a route straight back to the top.. Prior to his challenge for Garcia’s WBC welterweight world title, Benn made it clear that the contest would […] The post Conor Benn offered immediate world title shot in new division despite Ryan Garcia KO appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois says he made fellow champion ‘look for a way out’: “I don’t get the credit I deserve”
Daniel Dubois is embracing his place as one of the top heavyweights of a new generation. The big-punching Brit became a two-time champion when he beat Fabio Wardley in May – a fight-of-the-year contender that saw ‘DDD’ down twice early before he took control and punished Wardley until referee Howard Foster stepped in in the […] The post Daniel Dubois says he made fellow champion ‘look for a way out’: “I don’t get the credit I deserve” appeared first on Boxing News .
George Chuvalo tributes: The heavyweight who faced Ali, Foreman and Frazier and never hit the canvas
Since the sad news broke on Saturday, September 12 that legendary heavyweight George Chuvalo had passed away, this at the age of 89, the tributes have been pouring in. Chuvalo, who had been looked after in a care home for a little over five years, his battle with dementia proving tougher than anything the rock-jawed […] The post George Chuvalo tributes: The heavyweight who faced Ali, Foreman and Frazier and never hit the canvas appeared first on Boxing News .
Gervonta Davis officially in talks with Ryan Garcia but given two demands for rematch
Buoyed by his latest win, Ryan Garcia has once again attempted to arrange a rematch with Gervonta Davis. Garcia defended his WBC welterweight world title with a second-round knockout win over Conor Benn this past weekend in Las Vegas, cementing himself as one of the leading stars in US boxing. While a big unification bout […] The post Gervonta Davis officially in talks with Ryan Garcia but given two demands for rematch appeared first on Boxing News .
Former welterweight champion says ‘terrible’ Conor Benn didn’t belong in the ring with Ryan Garcia
On Saturday, was halted by with ease, stopped inside two rounds of his maiden world title bid, and now a two-division world champion has labelled Benn as ‘terrible’ at world level and says that he didn’t belong in the same ring as Garcia. Garcia and Benn had all of the necessary build-up of a super-fight, […] The post Former welterweight champion says ‘terrible’ Conor Benn didn’t belong in the ring with Ryan Garcia appeared first on Boxing News .
Josh Taylor delivers honest verdict on if Conor Benn can ever win a world title after Ryan Garcia KO
came up short when challenging for the WBC welterweight title on Saturday and former undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor has now given his opinion on whether ‘The Destroyer’ can ever capture world honours. Ryan Garcia made a first successful defence of the WBC title as he ran through Benn in just two rounds in Las […] The post Josh Taylor delivers honest verdict on if Conor Benn can ever win a world title after Ryan Garcia KO appeared first on Boxing News .
Canelo Alvarez targeted for ‘firefight’ against 6 ft 3 world champion
is set to challenge for the WBC super-middleweight world title next month in an attempt to regain the 168lb throne. Should he be successful, a ‘firefight’ could be waiting for him. Terence Crawford brought an end to Canelo’s reign as the undisputed super-middleweight world champion 12 months ago, but ‘Bud’ retired shortly after the win […] The post Canelo Alvarez targeted for ‘firefight’ against 6 ft 3 world champion appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia targets boxing’s ‘mini Mike Tyson’ for next fight
is only a few days removed from his latest win and he’s already plotting his return. Garcia made an emphatic defence of his WBC welterweight title on Saturday as he stopped Conor Benn inside two rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Attention has already turned to what ‘King Ry’ may do next, with […] The post Ryan Garcia targets boxing’s ‘mini Mike Tyson’ for next fight appeared first on Boxing News .
Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He can match his relentlessness”
Tony Bellew has offered his early thoughts on a potential showdown between and , who have verbally agreed to collide in 2027. The ‘Mexican Monster’ was in attendance as Opetaia stopped Noel Mikaelian in nine rounds, featuring in the chief support to Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn over the weekend. Initially, the Australian had expected […] The post Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew predicts David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia: “He can match his relentlessness” appeared first on Boxing News .
David Benavidez makes u-turn on facing Oleksandr Usyk next
While determined to craft an illustrious legacy at 200lbs, has now reconsidered a possible heavyweight clash with . Their potential encounter was mooted following Benavidez’s sixth-round stoppage of Gilberto Ramirez, who he dethroned for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles in May. In doing so, ‘The Mexican Monster’ became a three-division world champion while still […] The post David Benavidez makes u-turn on facing Oleksandr Usyk next appeared first on Boxing News .
Agit Kabayel says Moses Itauma should face one man for comeback fight: “Why not?”
was on the wrong end of one of the upsets of the year when halted by Filip Hrgovic last month. Now, reigning WBC heavyweight world champion, Agit Kabayel, has suggested one contender as an option for the 21-year-old’s comeback fight. Itauma was expected to dispose of Hrgovic, capture the IBF title and begin a long […] The post Agit Kabayel says Moses Itauma should face one man for comeback fight: “Why not?” appeared first on Boxing News .
New cruiserweight champion crowned and ordered to face David Benavidez immediately
Despite beating champion Noel Mikaelian this past weekend in Las Vegas, Jai Opetaia is not the new owner of the WBC belt ahead of a highly anticipated clash with David Benavidez next year. Opetaia became the first man to stop the Armenian on the undercard of Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, but the WBC made […] The post New cruiserweight champion crowned and ordered to face David Benavidez immediately appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford responds to Ryan Garcia’s callout to end retirement and face him
has sent a fiery response back to the latest fight offer from . Crawford and Garcia have been involved in a heated back and forth over the past few months, with ‘King Ry’ keen to bring the five-weight world champion out of retirement for a fight. It seemed the bad blood could be reaching its […] The post Terence Crawford responds to Ryan Garcia’s callout to end retirement and face him appeared first on Boxing News .
Carl Frampton sums up Conor Benn’s performance against Ryan Garcia in KO loss
While applauding the performance of , Carl Frampton is not convinced that deserved to challenge the WBC world champion over the weekend. Making a first defence of his welterweight title at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Garcia was coming off a wide unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in February. The American had therefore proven that […] The post Carl Frampton sums up Conor Benn’s performance against Ryan Garcia in KO loss appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia refuses the one condition Gervonta Davis wants for rematch: “I need that”
A potential rematch between and has been dealt a blow. Garcia is currently plotting his next move following his dominant second round knockout win over Conor Benn on Saturday to retain his WBC welterweight title. A possible unification clash against WBA champion Teofimo Lopez looks the most likely option, but there has also been rumblings […] The post Ryan Garcia refuses the one condition Gervonta Davis wants for rematch: “I need that” appeared first on Boxing News .
Shakur Stevenson sets sights on ‘one of the best in the sport’: “We have unfinished business”
is determined to face one of his old amateur foes, insisting that they have “unfinished business” to address in the professional code. The 29-year-old comes off arguably a career-best performance against Teofimo Lopez, who he unanimously outpointed and dethroned for the WBO super-lightweight title in January. Since then, he has signed with Dana White’s Zuffa […] The post Shakur Stevenson sets sights on ‘one of the best in the sport’: “We have unfinished business” appeared first on Boxing New...
Filip Hrgovic targeted to defend world title against former Oleksandr Usyk foe
could be on the verge of securing a major opportunity after claiming his IBF title with a stunning ninth-round finish over Moses Itauma. The pair squared off last month, with many expecting Itauma to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in 1986. It then appeared as though such predictions […] The post Filip Hrgovic targeted to defend world title against former Oleksandr Usyk foe appeared first on Boxing News .
Hamzah Sheeraz says only one man beats Ryan Garcia after seeing him KO Conor Benn
Hamzah Sheeraz believes is a “different breed” of fighter, capable of defeating any opponent besides one of the sport’s leading pound-for-pound stars. The 28-year-old delivered an emphatic second-round stoppage of Conor Benn over the weekend, retaining the WBC title he claimed by dethroning Mario Barrios in February. Back then, Garcia scored a first-round knockdown but […] The post Hamzah Sheeraz says only one man beats Ryan Garcia after seeing him KO Conor Benn appeared first on Boxing News .
Terence Crawford offered two mega fights to come out of retirement
Despite having announced his retirement and remained out the ring for over a year, is experiencing an increasing demand to make his comeback. The American retired as a five-division world champion last December, having also become a three-weight undisputed king after dethroning Canelo Alvarez a few months earlier. Many regarded him as a considerable underdog […] The post Terence Crawford offered two mega fights to come out of retirement appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew tells Conor Benn who he should face next after Ryan Garcia defeat
Tony Bellew has urged to face one man next as he calls it “madness” that ‘The Destroyer’ is even thinking about competing with the best at 168lbs. The 29-year-old entered his first world title fight on Saturday, moving back down to 147lbs in an attempt to dethrone WBC champion Ryan Garcia. Having not competed at […] The post Tony Bellew tells Conor Benn who he should face next after Ryan Garcia defeat appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia sums up Conor Benn’s performance after knocking him out in two rounds
has assessed Conor Benn’s performance at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, highlighting a critical mistake that contributed to his stoppage defeat. The pair collided last weekend, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world title after dethroning Mario Barrios in February. Benn, meanwhile, was widely considered to be a sizable underdog, having not made […] The post Ryan Garcia sums up Conor Benn’s performance after knocking him out in two rounds appeared first on Boxing News .
Conor Benn addresses his fighting future in first statement since Ryan Garcia KO
Conor Benn has released a statement regarding what comes next following his loss to Ryan Garcia. Benn boiled back down to the welterweight limit for the first time in four years, taking his opportunity as mandatory challenger for Garcia’s WBC belt. There was to be no upset in Las Vegas, however, as Garcia stopped the […] The post Conor Benn addresses his fighting future in first statement since Ryan Garcia KO appeared first on Boxing News .
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