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Thomas Hearns won multiple world titles at different weights, and during his thrilling, indeed spellbinding ring career, Tommy appeared in differing forms, or styles. In his early days as an almost freakishly tall 147 pounder, Hearns was in full “Hitman” mode, his lethal fists destroying…

Tim Tszyu says he can’t wait to hit IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in the chin with his shots on Saturday night in their 12-round headliner on PBC on Prime Video at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KOs) didn’t do…

Tim Tszyu feels that the ideal way for him to defeat IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev (22-0, 16 KOs) is to KO him in the first 30 seconds of their fight this Saturday, October 19th, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.  The former…

Former two-time lightweight world title challenger Kevin Mitchell revealed that Anthony Joshua Paid for his brother’s funeral. According to the Irish Sun, Kevin’s 31-year-old brother died in a recent motorcycle accident. Joshua called Kevin’s home, asked to speak with his mother, and told her that…

The IBF has thrown a wrench into plans for a rematch between undisputed four-belt light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol by ordering the new champion to defend against mandatory Michael Eifert next. Eifert (13-1, 15 KOs), a German fighter, earned his IBF mandatory…

There are whispers, perhaps soon to be rumblings, that say British warhorse Derek Chisora – who told us all after his exciting July win over Joe Joyce that he wants to “get to 50 [pro fights]” – will return to action in Manchester in January.…

When British warrior Anthony Yarde rumbled with light-heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev in January of 223, plenty of people showered the fight with great praise, with some suggesting it was FOTY material. Certainly, for a few good rounds, Yarde held his own and slugged it out…

Tim Tszyu is looking beyond his fight against IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev this Saturday toward a higher prize for big money against Canelo Alvarez in 2025. Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) isn’t letting his recent loss to Sebastian Fundora stop him from dreaming big.…

Fans are laughing at Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis after heating him say he wants to become undisputed in four weight classes. The fans think Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) is naive, failing to see the bleak picture about his chances of becoming an undisputed in even one…