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,
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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
Boxing fans of a certain age will likely remember a time when boxing could be found being broadcast on weekend afternoons courtesy of major American networks. CBS, NBC, and ABC, through its Wide World of Sports programming, turned fighters like Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Mike Tyson from relatively obscure entities to high-level attractions. Thanks to
In a highly anticipated bout, reigning junior welterweight champion Devin Haney is set to take on the popular Ryan Garcia on April 20th in Las Vegas, according to ESPN. This matchup presents an exciting opportunity for both fighters. For Haney, it is a chance to defeat one of the sport’s featured attractions and solidify his
Thursday night witnessed Teofimo Lopez, the reigning WBO junior middleweight champion, making his way into the ring in a flamboyant manner. Dressed as a ring master, he embraced the spectacle of a literal circus act before facing his opponent, Jamaine Ortiz, in a scheduled 12-round bout. On the other side, Ortiz patiently waited in his
Teofimo Lopez, once a fascinating and highly regarded figure in the boxing world, has seen a decline in his reputation since his victory over pound for pound star Vasyl Lomachenko in 2019. While his courage and determination remain undeniable, Lopez has only participated in four fights since defeating Lomachenko, losing one unexpectedly. In contrast, fighters