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Diego Pacheco (21-0, 17 KOs) weighed in at 168 lbs, while his opponent, veteran Maciej Sulecki (32-2, 12 KOs), came in at 167.4 lbs at the weigh-in on Friday for their 12-round headliner this Saturday, August 31st at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson,…

Terence Crawford may never fight again if he doesn’t get the Canelo Alvarez “legacy” match he and his trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre seek in 2025. A Career Defined by Two Fights Promoter Eddie Hearn points out that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) made a lot of…

The unification fight between IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and WBO champ Brian Norman Jr is now off the table. Promoter Eddie Hearn says Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) will either defend against his mandatory Karen Chukhadzhian or vacate and move up to 154. Fans…

Eddie Hearn says he’s unsure if discussions will occur between Canelo Alvarez and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for a fight with Terence Crawford in 2025. Hearn says Turki was upset recently that the Mexican superstar Canelo (61-2-2, 39 KOs) didn’t at least want to speak…

It’s a tough and often asked and debated question: who is the most exciting fighter in the world at the time of asking? As in right now. It of course depends on what fighting style and what type of fight you as a paying fan…

Riddick Bowe, the 1988 silver medalist turned pro who won one of the greatest heavyweight title bouts ever to become undisputed champion in 1992. Lennox Lewis, the 1988 gold medalist turned pro who was denied his rightful shot at the aforementioned new champion. What unfolded…

Promoter Eddie Hearn is upset that WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr’s team has rejected the offer that he’s made of over $1+ million for a unification against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Hearn doesn’t say what Boots Ennis would receive for the Norman Jr. fight. Obviously,…

William Zepeda follows the same playbook as Shakur Stevenson and aging British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, heading to Saudi Arabia for his next fight on November 16th to fight either George Kambosos Jr. or Tevin Farmer. Cashing In You can’t blame Zepeda for…

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Matchroom has sent three offers to WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr’s team for a unification fight against IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Hearn says Team Norman is either “deluded” or using Ennis’ name. Hearn Claims Three Offers Rejected We don’t…