ZHILEI ZHANG declined to discuss how he could defeat Daniel Dubois if they ever faced off, but he did have some positive words for the British fighter in a recent interview with Boxing News. Zhang faced a setback in his career in March when he lost to Joseph Parker on points, but he bounced back … Read more
THE WBO have granted Terence Crawford’s team a 10-day extension as they try to nail down a fight with Sebastian Fundora. A purse bid will be ordered if the negotiations do not bear fruit by October 10. As usual, the title situation is a little confusing. Fundora won the WBO belt from Tim Tszyu. He … Read more
By Ruth Raper OVER the last weekend, we saw three shows headlined by female main events. A few years ago, if you had told me this would be happening, I’m not sure I would have believed you. In New York, Mikaela Mayer took on WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan in a clash that will undoubtedly … Read more
By Ben Palmer “I’ll enjoy my victory and see what comes next”. That was Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez’s somewhat terse response when asked what his future holds after a unanimous decision victory over the resolute Edgar Berlanga. It was business as usual at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 14th. Another hungry young … Read more
The 2024/25 season has already kicked off with major leagues ongoing alongside top-tier European competitions, filling the football calendar with drama and excitement. Some changes have been implemented in the new campaign, including a completely new edition of the Champions League, as well as the Europa and Conference Leagues. Are you eager to explore upcoming … Read more
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has established his training camp in London for the final stages of preparation. Opetaia is scheduled to go up against England’s Jack Massey in Riyadh on October 12 and returned to London for the press conference last week. Instead of enduring another 30-hour journey back to Australia, Opetaia and his … Read more
Over the years, major-league baseball has had many memorable teams, but only a few are as infamous as the 1919 Chicago WhiteSox. Almost a century later, the Black Sox Scandal remains controversial and surrounded by confusion. However, one fact is clear: talented players from that White Sox team worked with gamblers to fix the outcome … Read more
The upcoming fight in the career of boxing superstar Gervonta Davis appears to have been confirmed. The WBA has granted their super-featherweight champion Lamont Roach special permission to challenge Davis for his WBA lightweight belt on December 14. WBA grants special permit for Lamont Roach to fight for the lightweight title https://t.co/jcCB5Bzb1F — WBA Boxing … Read more
Where is Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios being held? The M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool. More commonly known to the locals as the Echo Arena. Ball will be on home turf while Rios will be fighting outside America for the first time. What time does Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios start? Ringwalks for the main event … Read more
By Mark Baldwin MAYBE I’ve been in denial all these years. Or have I just ignored the obvious and carried on regardless for my own convenience. I’ve never once seriously thought of questioning why I love boxing so much. There have been fleeting thoughts of trying to justify why I watch it. Why I write … Read more
