Chinese giant “Big Bang” Zhilei Zhang (26-2-1, 21 KOs) takes on the former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (43-3-1, 42 KOs) in the main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Saturday, June 1. It’s Chinese power vs Alabama power as the 40-year-old southpaw takes on the Bronze Bomber, who made 10 successful defences of the title he won…
This Saturday will see the much-anticipated Matchroom vs Queensberry ‘5v5’ card. Initially intended as the undercard for the undisputed light-heavyweight showdown of Dmitry Bivol versus Artur Beterbiev, the card has since become a blockbuster in its own right, with some great match-ups to look forward to. It was revealed in today’s press conference for the…
Blue-chip prospect Jalil Hackett has recently signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, the company confirmed last Friday. 21-year-old Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) has been sparring with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis since he was 16 years old. “The first time my son ever sparred with him was so funny”, Hackett’s father told Hardcoreboxingnews, “Jalil was like 16…
With all the hype around the Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 card this Saturday, June 1st, other fights this weekend have been missed. This article will break down all the boxing this weekend. Boxing This Weekend: FRIDAY Katzourakis vs Abdukakhorov On Friday, May 31st, Andreas Katzourakis (12-0) faces off against Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (20-2) in a super-welterweight…
Anthony Yarde is in a legal dispute with his long-term promoter Frank Warren/Queensberry Promotions over their contract. Yarde claimed in early April that he was a promotional free agent and exploring his options but this was rebutted by Warren’s Queensberry who believed that Yarde is still under contract with them. The British light heavyweight turned…
In a recent interview, Eddie Hearn mocked Simon Jordan after Jordan and his co-host Jim White spoke to His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh earlier today. Jordan responded to Hearn, furthering their longstanding feud. It is no secret that Eddie Hearn and Simon Jordan do not see eye-to-eye, with TalkSPORT hosting an entire hour-long debate between the…
After coming off a dominant performance over Luis Nery, Japanese boxer, ‘The Monster’, Naoya Inoue, eyes his next bout, potentially landing on the Wembley card set for September, with AJ the expected headliner. With a run of stoppage wins over Luis Nery, Marlon Tapales, Stephen Fulton, and Paul Butler, Naoya is currently targeting his next…
In a recent interview on DAZN’s YouTube channel, ‘The Bronze Bomber’, Deontay Wilder speaks on his loss to Joseph Parker, his upcoming clash with Zhilei Zhang, and has even hinted at hanging up the gloves. With Deontay Wilder retiring being a real possibility, the heavyweight division may enter a new era. Deontay Wilder, now 43-3-1,…
In unfortunate news, a plane carrying Mike Tyson was visited by paramedics after the legendary boxer was taken ill. The Mike Tyson medical emergency occurred on a flight from Miami to LA on Sunday, and may have severe implications for Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in July. Mike Tyson is set to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake…
In a recent tease on Instagram, George Kambosos Jr’s father, Jim Kambosos, hints at the potential next George Kambosos opponent, after the fighter comes off a recent defeat to Vasyl Lomachenko. George Kambosos is no stranger to big fights, with his last five fights being Vasyl Lomachenko, Maxi Hughes, Devin Haney twice, and Teofimo Lopez….
Sports streaming service DAZN has been involved in broadcasting some of the major fights this year in boxing. Joshua-Ngannou, Haney-Garcia, Canelo-Munguia, Fury Usyk, Taylor Catterall 2 and now the 5 vs 5 – there doesn’t seem to be a major event that the broadcaster isn’t involved with and this has been very successful for the…
In a recent interview with IFL, Eddie Hearn comments on last night’s rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, and speaks on potential opponents for Catterall. Eddie Hearn mocks awful mismatch elsewhere in the interview. Last night saw Josh Taylor fight Jack Catterall in a much-anticipated rematch, following what many saw as a robbery two…
After more than two years of waiting, bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall will finally meet in a hugely anticipated rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday, May 25. Taylor was advised by his medical team to postpone the rematch from the originally announced April 27 date back four weeks to…
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall will finally end their bitter feud which was ignited by Taylor’s controversial split decision win over Catterall in their first encounter in Feb 2022. The pair will clash in their hugely anticipated rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday, May 25 live on DAZN (worldwide excl US) and ESPN +…
