Emanuel Navarrete reminded everyone why he’s the king of the junior lightweight division with a crushing sixth-round knockout of Oscar Valdez in their highly anticipated Navarrete vs Valdez showdown on Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. With this win, Navarrete successfully defended his WBO title at 130 pounds and proved he’s still the man to beat…
Sam Goodman’s highly anticipated fight against Naoya Inoue, scheduled for December 24 in Tokyo, has been called off. The highly anticipated Goodman vs Inoue matchup faced an unexpected hurdle when Goodman, an undefeated contender from Australia, suffered a deep cut above his left eye during his final sparring session before heading to Japan. The injury,…
Mark your calendars: February 2, 2025, is set to be a massive day for women’s boxing with Shields vs Perkins headlining the action. Claressa Shields, a household name in the sport, will go head-to-head with Danielle Perkins in Flint, Michigan. This isn’t just any fight—it’s a heavyweight showdown where Shields will defend her WBC and…
When Robeisy Ramirez raised his glove mid-fight and signaled “no mas,” it wasn’t just the fight that ended. The wave of criticism started immediately. Tim Bradley, commenting live on ESPN, was blunt: “I’ll tell you what comes of this: Career is over. I think he’s done.” It’s a bold statement, especially considering the circumstances. Before…
HAMBURG, Germany — Just a few years ago, Billy Dib’s world was turned upside down. The two-time world boxing champion was battling cancer, and the prognosis was grim. Doctors told him he wouldn’t survive long. At that moment, even living another month seemed like an impossible dream. But Billy isn’t the kind of man who…
When Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet again in their rematch, it’ll be clear what’s on the line: the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Sure, boxing being boxing, one of its four major governing bodies won’t acknowledge the winner—citing their current favorite, Daniel Dubois—but for fans, the bigger picture…
Manny Pacquiao’s rise to boxing greatness wasn’t an overnight success. Early in his career, he was known for his lightning speed, relentless energy, and a powerful left hand. These natural talents helped him win big fights against names like Lehlo Ledwaba and Marco Antonio Barrera. But as good as he was, his one-dimensional style sometimes…
PHOENIX – In the highly anticipated Navarrete vs Valdez rematch, Emanuel Navarrete proved once again why he’s one of boxing’s most dangerous fighters. With a brutal sixth-round body shot, Navarrete dismantled Oscar Valdez to retain his WBO junior lightweight title. Held at the Footprint Center, the fight highlighted Navarrete’s relentless power and unorthodox creativity, leaving…
Boxing fans are in for a treat this Saturday as Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez meet again in one of the most anticipated rematches of the year. Their first fight back in August 2023 was a war, with Navarrete walking away with a unanimous decision and the WBO junior lightweight world title. Now, 16 months…
Davis on Stevenson: Gervonta “Tank” Davis, known for his ferocious knockout power and unbeaten record, isn’t losing any sleep over the idea of facing Shakur Stevenson. After a press conference on Tuesday to promote his upcoming fight against Lamont Roach, Davis didn’t hold back when asked about a potential showdown with Stevenson, a rising star…
Mark your calendars: on February 22, 2025, two of boxing’s best will square off once again. Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to headline an electrifying night of championship boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of the Riyadh Season series, this rematch promises to bring closure to their razor-thin battle from October and…
For most boxers, the aftermath of a brutal 12-round battle is a well-earned rest—time to recover, recharge, and prepare for the next challenge. But Serhii Bohachuk isn’t most boxers. Just a few months after his grueling Fight of the Year candidate against Vergil Ortiz Jr., the Ukrainian fighter is already gearing up for another showdown,…
In an unforgettable night of boxing, Galal Yafai delivered a career-best performance, stopping Sunny Edwards in the sixth round to win the WBC interim flyweight title. Fighting in front of a raucous home crowd at BP Pulse LIVE (formerly known as the NEC) in Birmingham, England, Yafai cemented his place as one of the sport’s…
This Saturday in Birmingham, Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai step into the ring for a showdown that’s been years in the making. This isn’t just another boxing match—it’s a battle of family pride, a clash of two distinct careers, and the rekindling of a rivalry that began nearly a decade ago. Both men have carved…
