December 29, 2024 – Sugar Bert Boxing

Fernando Martinez versus Kazuto Ioka rematch off

A rematch between WBA junior bantamweight titleholder Fernando “Puma” Martinez and Kazuto Ioka appears to be off. The bout scheduled for Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan on New Year’s Eve now seems set to wait for the new year. “What a bummer....There…

BoxingScene 19 hours ago

Did Tyson Fury have the wrong plan for Oleksandr Usyk?

The closest we get to truly understanding a fighter is watching them in the ring. The time before a boxing match is too primed for psychological warfare to really trust anything anybody says. It’s only during the fight that the physiques and styles answer the…

BoxingScene 21 hours ago

Which boxing memory from 2024 will live with you longest?

The boxing year of 2024 spawned plenty of memorable moments. The BoxingScene writers attempt to pinpoint the one that will live longest. What will live longest in your memory? Kieran Mulvaney: Being at AT&T Stadium for Jake Paul-Mike Tyson. The whole…

EastSideBoxing 22 hours ago

De La Hoya Hints At Zepeda Vs. Farmer Rematch,

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya says there’s the possibility that WBC interim lightweight champion William Zepeda will fight a rematch against Tevin Farmer next after Zepeda’s injured hand recovers. Zepeda (32-0, 27 KKOs) beat Farmer, 34, by a 10-round split decision on November 16 at…

BoxingNews24 23 hours ago

Benavidez’s Long Arms Pose Challenge For Morrell, Says Andrade

Demetrius Andrade questions whether WBA ‘regular’ light heavyweight champion David Morrell has long enough arms to get around the guard of David Benavidez when they meet on February 1st at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez’s Reach Andrade had problems landing his shots through…

BoxingScene 23 hours ago

Boxing judge Tom Schreck reveals which rounds are the hardest to score and give the officials fits

Not all rounds are created equal, and despite being armed with scoring criteria and years of experience, there are still some rounds that — if you can get them to admit it — give judges fits. We can all look at a round and identify…

BoxingScene 1 day ago

Our writers’ favorite interviews conducted in 2024

So far in the latest BoxingScene roundtable series we've looked at the best fights, most memorable fighters and now we focus on a crucial part of the job. What was your favorite interview? Kieran Mulvaney: Lisa McClellan. I hadn't spoken with her…

EastSideBoxing 1 day ago

Chisora Turns 41, But Can He Turn Back The Clock Against Wallin?

Derek Chisora turns 41 today ahead of his scheduled 10-round headliner against heavyweight contender Otto Wallin on February 8 at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, England. A Fan Favorite Fans want Chisora to retire because he’s so slow, easy to hit, and is soaking…

BoxingNews24 1 day ago

Anthony Joshua Eyes May Or June Return, Aims For First Fury Clash

Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will fight in May or June and start training camp in January. By then, the former two-time heavyweight champion (28-4, 25 KOs) will have had four months of rest to recuperate from his fifth-round knockout loss to IBF champion Daniel…

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