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2020 Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis and Gustavo Lemos are close to finalizing a deal to meet on November 8th in a lightweight clash in Norfolk, Virginia. The fight will be headlined on ESPN. Doubts and Concerns It’s too early to know if Keyshawn, 25,…

After Mexican star, the current face of boxing, Canelo Alvarez deals with Edgar Berlanga, as almost everyone feels will be the case on September 14 in Las Vegas, the big question will be – who next for Canelo? And at this current moment in time,…

It’s testament to the massive star power Anthony Joshua enjoys that his upcoming September 21 fight with Daniel Dubois has sold out the cavernous Wembley Stadium. Joshua, who will be looking to snatch Dubois’s IBF heavyweight belt in the fight, has grown used to performing…

There have been, over the years, over the decades, some truly memorable and thrilling knockouts. There have, too, been some disturbing KOs. Often, whenever a knockout is scored, fans cheer with gusto, celebrating the fighter who scored the fight-ender and applauding his work. But sometimes…

Promoter Eddie Hearn feels that Ryan Garcia’s power was the key factor for his victory over Devin Haney on April 20th. Hearn says that Ryan’s ability to hurt Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) proved too much to overcome. Although the New York Commission overturned Haney’s 12-round…

By Jeepers Isaac - 08/23/2024 - Comments William Zepeda is considering traveling to Saudi Arabia to be ringside to scout Shakur Stevenson for his fight against Joe Cordina on October 12th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. #1 Zepeda (31-0, 27 KOs) will be Shakur’s next…

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearn says his offers to the three welterweight champions were rejected for unification fights. Hearn hasn’t given up and is holding out hope that he can make a fight for IBF welterweight champion Boots (32-0, 29 KOs) and WBO champ…

Promoter Eddie Hearn announced signing Shakur Stevenson to a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. The deal will see Shakur defend his WBC lightweight title against Joe Cordina and then potentially William Zepeda in early 2025 in February. Hearn says he wants to match Shakur against…

The recent retirement announcement from former three-time cruiserweight champ Mairis Briedis inspired a few boxing articles that attempt to break down the ten greatest fighters from the division. There have for sure been some special fighters boxing at cruiserweight over the years, over the decades,…