The news of Canelo Alvarez’s departure from Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) after just one fight has sent shockwaves through the boxing world. While the exact reasons for this split are not yet clear, it seems that Canelo and PBC could not see eye to eye on potential opponents or financial terms, or perhaps both. This
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Edgar Berlanga, the undefeated super middleweight contender, entered the ring in Orlando, Florida with a record of 21-0. His opponent, Padraig McCrory, also undefeated at 18-0, was looking to make a statement by facing Berlanga. Berlanga, at 35, was clearly the more experienced fighter and had his sights set on bigger matchups in the future,
The boxing world was taken by surprise when news broke that the highly anticipated Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia pay-per-view fight was set to take place in New York rather than the expected venue of Las Vegas. The announcement caused a stir among fans, as the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn was chosen to host the event on
Former IBO welterweight titlist, Chris Van Heerden, is facing a challenging situation as his girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, remains in custody in Russia. Karelina has been detained by the Russian government on suspicion of providing money to the Ukrainian military, a country that Russia is currently at war with. Karelina’s troubles began when she arrived in
Former IBO welterweight Champion Chris Van Heerden took to social media to announce the distressing news that his girlfriend has been detained by Russian authorities. In a heartfelt message, he expressed the difficulty of the situation and his determination to bring her back to America. The ongoing struggle has taken a toll on Van Heerden,
The rivalry between Scotland’s Josh Taylor and England’s Jack Catterall goes back to their close battle in 2022, where Taylor was controversially awarded a unanimous decision win. Despite retaining his title belts, Taylor’s reign as the divisional kingpin was short-lived as he was dominated by Teofimo Lopez in his next fight in 2023. Now, at
The upcoming heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on May 18th has been generating a significant amount of buzz in the boxing world. However, Mauricio Sulaiman, the World Boxing Council head, believes that the fight is so crucial that he has suggested having five or six officials scoring the fight ringside. This
Keith Thurman burst onto the boxing scene over a decade ago, with a thunderous three punch combination that left Jesus Soto Karass in the dark. The young fighter from Florida showed immense promise that night, leading many to wonder just how far he could go in his career. Victories over names like Robert Guerrero, Danny
The highly anticipated battle between O’Shaquie Foster and Abraham Nova took place at Madison Square Garden, where Foster successfully defended his WBC junior lightweight title. The fight, which was aired on ESPN, showcased the skills and determination of both fighters as they went head-to-head in a scheduled 12-round championship match. From the onset, Foster displayed
In a highly anticipated showdown, junior welterweights Joseph Diaz and Jesus Perez squared off at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California. The stage was set for a thrilling ten-round bout that would ultimately test their resilience and desire for victory. With both fighters coming off recent defeats, the stakes were high, and each was eager
Jermall Charlo, at the age of 33, has undoubtedly had an intriguing career in the world of boxing. Although he has yet to enter a true superfight, he has managed to establish himself as one of the most recognized names in the sport. However, what truly sets Charlo apart is not just his prowess inside
It seems like just yesterday that Shakur Stevenson announced his retirement from the sport of boxing. At the young age of 26, he proclaimed that he was done with the “weak boxing game” and would focus on perfecting his craft and mentoring the next generation. However, in a surprising turn of events, Stevenson has had