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For reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, the plaudits keep rolling in from most people. But while we fans find ourselves agreeing with (or maybe not, as the case may be), people like Adam Smith, Spencer Oliver, Gareth A. Davis, Carl Froch, and so many others…

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are expected to fight next in their ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight clash in the first half of 2025. The two aging Brits will make an absolute fortune, and their loyal UK fans will eagerly order it on PPV to watch.…

IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins says he’s interested in fighting a unification against WBO champ Teofimo Lopez or face former WBC champ Devin Haney next when he returns to the ring in May. Richardson sounded bitter & angry in a video clip, like a…

Former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. is expected to return from his long layoff in early 2025 and challenge WBC and WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) for one or both of his titles. The fight has yet…

With volumes written since the Usyk/Fury rematch, it’s difficult to bring anything new to the conversation. But, having read some of the more outlandish articles, I thought I might give truth a chance to shine. I could discuss the fight, but I’m sure you’re…

Eddie Hearn believes IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois could lose in his upcoming title defense against former WBO champ Joseph Parker on February 22nd in Riyadh. Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) was sent into the ring to call out unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk last Saturday…

Shakur Stevenson says he’s not looking past his next opponent, Floyd Schofield, for February 22nd towards the two big fights that Turki Alalashikh and promoter Eddie Hearn have planned for him in 2025 against William Zepeda and Gervonta Davis. Tunnel Vision Given what’s at stake…

Promoter Frank Warren says he’ll support Tyson Fury’s decision if he chooses to retire after his loss to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk last Saturday night in Riyadh. The Gypsy King isn’t expected to retire because he wants Anthony Joshua and, obviously, the money that…

There are some simply fantastic fighters plying their trade right now, and plenty of them had themselves a great 2024. We’ve seen some great action this year, along with some absolutely sublime boxing skill. It will be a tough job when it comes to picking…