Alan Dawson - Lead Writer https://www.worldboxingnews.net/author/alan-dawson/ Boxing News, results and exclusive interviews Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:53:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-WBN-Favicon-2023-32x32.png Alan Dawson - Lead Writer https://www.worldboxingnews.net/author/alan-dawson/ 32 32 Dana White wants to be the HBO of boxing, work with promoters https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/25/dana-white-hbo-boxing-work-with-promoters/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:51:05 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130474 LAS VEGAS — We’re learning more about UFC boss Dana White’s vision for boxing, and who he will be working with to implement his grand plan for the sport. World Boxing News lead writer Alan Dawson has spoken to White for years in Las Vegas about whether he’d buy or create a boxing promotion, and… Dana White wants to be the HBO of boxing, work with promoters

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Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez double on the cards again https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/13/gervonta-davis-david-benavidez-double-2024/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:48:37 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130115 LAS VEGAS — Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez could star together, in separate fights, on the same Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view on Prime Video in December. That’s according to Sampson Boxing founder Sampson Lewkowicz, who confirmed to World Boxing News this week that he anticipated his boxer’s return to the ring in the coming months.… Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez double on the cards again

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Shakur Stevenson confirms next opponent after Saudi collapse https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/12/shakur-stevenson-confirms-next-opponent-saudi-collapse/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:58:44 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130073 Shakur Stevenson has confirmed his next opponent after the collapse of a Saudi Arabian debut next month. The upcoming lightweight fight between Stevenson and Joe Cordina has been canceled as the American skillster suffered a hand injury during training. Stevenson confirmed the injury in a statement sent Wednesday to World Boxing News. “I am definitely… Shakur Stevenson confirms next opponent after Saudi collapse

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Edgar Berlanga says he’ll ‘smack’ Oscar De La Hoya for sabotage https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/12/edgar-berlanga-oscar-de-la-hoya-sabotage/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:19:48 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130068 LAS VEGAS — Super middleweight world title contender Edgar Berlanga had choice words for Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar de la Hoya on Wednesday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. De la Hoya seemingly irked Berlanga when he talked online about the Canelo event and said that, rather than support the boxing show in… Edgar Berlanga says he’ll ‘smack’ Oscar De La Hoya for sabotage

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UFC’s Noche show is also a tribute to Canelo, Dana White says https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/11/ufc-noche-show-tribute-canelo-dana-white/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:22:22 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130057 UFC Noche on September 14 at the $2.3 billion mega venue, The Sphere, is a celebration of Mexico’s contribution to combat sports, and of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez specifically, UFC boss Dana White told Grind City Media recently. Noche at The Sphere is one of White’s grandest visions and he told World Boxing News recently that… UFC’s Noche show is also a tribute to Canelo, Dana White says

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Janibek’s world title defense linked with Murtazaliev vs Tszyu card https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/11/janibek-world-title-defense-murtazaliev-vs-tszyu-card/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:14:56 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130054 The long-awaited fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Andrei Mikhilovich may finally have a date and venue, according to a World Boxing News source with knowledge of the situation. The middleweight fighters were first scheduled to fight on July 13 at Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. However, after Janibek botched his… Janibek’s world title defense linked with Murtazaliev vs Tszyu card

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Edgar Berlanga, dressed like a cartel hitman, vows to end Canelo https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/11/edgar-berlanga-carterl-hitman-end-canelo/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:17:56 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130042 LAS VEGAS — Edgar Berlanga is not short of bravado as he made a bold prediction when he made his grand arrival Tuesday in Las Vegas, in front of hundreds of fans, and media. “I’m going to knock him out in the sixth round,” Berlanga said, after walking through the doors of the MGM Grand… Edgar Berlanga, dressed like a cartel hitman, vows to end Canelo

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Tim Tszyu predicts easy finish in Canelo vs Edgar Berlanga battle https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/10/tim-tszyu-predicts-canelo-vs-edgar-berlanga-battle/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:18:36 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130037 LAS VEGAS — Super welterweight fighter Tim Tszyu expects Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to breeze past Edgar Berlanga when the popular Mexican returns to the ring September 14 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo puts his WBC and WBO super middleweight world championship titles on the line atop a Premier Boxing Champions on Prime… Tim Tszyu predicts easy finish in Canelo vs Edgar Berlanga battle

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Danny Garcia advises Edgar Berlanga how to beat Canelo https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/10/danny-garcia-advises-edgar-berlanga-how-to-beat-canelo/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:34:18 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=130029 LAS VEGAS — Middleweight contender Danny Garcia has offered advice to his friend and compatriot Edgar Berlanga ahead of the fighter’s massive fight against pound-for-pound stalwart Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Garcia and Canelo compete in separate fights in the co-main and main events of a Premier Boxing Champions super card on Prime Video on September 14… Danny Garcia advises Edgar Berlanga how to beat Canelo

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Dana White in huge alliance hint on Turki Alalshikh boxing league https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/09/04/dana-white-in-huge-alliance-hint-on-turki-alalshikh-boxing-league/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:09:12 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129891 LAS VEGAS — UFC boss Dana White and boxing financier Turki Alalshikh will continue to collaborate beyond the UFC Noche show at The Sphere in Las Vegas. World Boxing News has frequently spoken to White in recent months about its UFC Noche event, UFC 306, at the Strip’s newest $2.3 billion mega venue. Production costs… Dana White in huge alliance hint on Turki Alalshikh boxing league

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Curmel Moton reacts to ‘Top Ten Featherweight’ at 18 accolade https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/31/curmel-moton-exclusive-top-ten-featherweight/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:58:16 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129805 LAS VEGAS — Red-hot prospect Curmel Moton told World Boxing News this week from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas that he already sees himself as a top-10 featherweight talent “skills-wise.” Having seen him train for years in the gym and reported ringside for three of his five pro bouts to date, it’s hard… Curmel Moton reacts to ‘Top Ten Featherweight’ at 18 accolade

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Terence Crawford expected to shun Fundora and Ortiz for Canelo https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/31/crawford-shun-fundora-ortiz-canelo-lure/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:47:39 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129796 Terence Crawford will only return to the ring for a money-spinning super-fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, shunning bouts against top-tier boxers in his own weight class. That’s according to Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn, who talked to Elie Seckback this week about the pound-for-pound stars, ahead of a Matchroom show Saturday featuring Diego Pacheco and Maciej… Terence Crawford expected to shun Fundora and Ortiz for Canelo

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Inside Curmel Moton’s meeting with new Mayweather Promo CEO https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/29/inside-curmel-moton-meeting-mayweather-ceo/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:59:42 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129760 LAS VEGAS — American boxing prospect Curmel Moton had only been back in the US for a matter of days before he returned to training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. Moton advanced his pro boxing record Saturday to 5-0 (4 KOs) with a first-round knockout win over Victor Vazquez in Mexico, on… Inside Curmel Moton’s meeting with new Mayweather Promo CEO

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Ben Whittaker open to Chris Eubank Jr fight at catchweight https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/29/ben-whittaker-chris-eubank-jr-catchweight/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:25:09 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129757 Rising British boxing star Ben Whittaker invited Turki Alalshikh to organize a fight against Chris Eubank Jr. at a catchweight. Boxxer welcomed Eubank to its roster in July, saying in a statement on X: “We are thrilled to announce that one of the biggest names and brightest stars in world boxing has signed a long-term… Ben Whittaker open to Chris Eubank Jr fight at catchweight

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Dana White on De La Hoya videos, Haymon, Noche/Canelo clash https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/28/dana-white-de-la-hoya-videos-haymon-ufc-noche-canelo/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:42:58 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129719 Dana White had one word for the videos he’s seen on Oscar De La Hoya’s social media accounts: “Wow.” Golden Boy Promotions founder De La Hoya, one of boxing’s best fighters of the last 30 years, has been on a tear in 2024 as his company has held big events featuring some of the sport’s… Dana White on De La Hoya videos, Haymon, Noche/Canelo clash

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Alycia Baumgardner targets Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano winner https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/27/alycia-baumgardner-targets-katie-taylor-amanda-serrano-winner/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:38:17 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129716 Knockout puncher Alycia Baumgardner returns to the ring September 27 on Brinx.TV, and has only super-fights in her crosshairs going forward. The flashy female fighter has a strong pro boxing record of 15 wins (7 KOs) against just one defeat, which she avenged, and in Fayetteville next month takes on one of her biggest challenges… Alycia Baumgardner targets Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano winner

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Francis Ngannou makes Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul prediction https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/24/francis-ngannou-mike-tyson-prediction/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:16:15 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129651 WASHINGTON D.C. — Francis Ngannou tipped Mike Tyson to destroy Jake Paul when they trade leather November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ngannou and Tyson trained together for one camp ahead of the former UFC heavyweight king’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury last year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Though Ngannou looked one-paced… Francis Ngannou makes Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul prediction

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John Gotti III warns Floyd Mayweather, reveals referee block https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/23/john-gotti-iii-warns-floyd-mayweather-reveals-referee-block/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:12:17 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129628 John Gotti III issued a warning to Floyd Mayweather ahead of their August 24 exhibition on DAZN at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The fighters met in an unofficial bout last year, but referee Kenny Bayless waved the contest off in the sixth round. Gotti continued to throw shots at Mayweather after the bell. He… John Gotti III warns Floyd Mayweather, reveals referee block

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Al Haymon returns ahead of Premier Boxing Champions schedule https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/21/al-haymon-returns-premier-boxing-champions-schedule/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:02:08 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129601 LAS VEGAS — Company insiders told World Boxing News that we’re learning more about the end-of-year schedule American fight firm Premier Boxing Champions is putting together. Details could be released in the coming week or weeks. WBN broke the news August 14 that Tim Tszyu’s expected IBF title challenge against incumbent champion Bakhram Murtazaliev will… Al Haymon returns ahead of Premier Boxing Champions schedule

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David Benavidez set to return in December https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/14/david-benavidez-will-fight-december/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:01:16 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129424 LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez’s return to the ring is being lined up for the end of the year, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told World Boxing News recently. “He will fight in December,” Lewkowicz said. The former two-time super middleweight world champion last fought in June against Oleksandr Gvozdyk as he tested the waters at light… David Benavidez set to return in December

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Tim Tyszu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev done as part of three-fight plan https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/14/tim-tyszu-vs-bakhram-murtazaliev-deal/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:29 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129411 LAS VEGAS — Tim Tszyu will challenge Bakhram Murtazaliev for his IBF super welterweight world title at a venue in Florida, possibly Orlando, on October 19. That’s according to two World Boxing News sources with knowledge of the fight agreement. One source added that it’s part of a tentative three-fight plan which could see Tszyu… Tim Tyszu vs Bakhram Murtazaliev done as part of three-fight plan

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Crawford vs Ortiz, Stevenson vs Zepeda double verbally agreed https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/12/crawford-vs-ortiz-stevenson-vs-zepeda-double-verbally-agreed/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:48:26 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129383 LAS VEGAS — Boxing financier Turki Alalshikh joined Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya inside the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas for an impromptu live interview Saturday. World Boxing News attended the event and heard the influential execs discuss plans for a double-header super event featuring some of the biggest names in… Crawford vs Ortiz, Stevenson vs Zepeda double verbally agreed

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Turki Alalshikh’s big wish may not align with Vergil Ortiz’s plan https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/12/turki-alalshikhs-big-wish-may-not-align-vergil-ortiz-plan/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:01:42 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129378 LAS VEGAS — One of boxing financier Turki Alalshikh’s biggest wishes right now may not actually align with what’s best for Vergil Ortiz. World Boxing News attended Riyadh Season’s US debut in Los Angeles on August 3, which featured Terence Crawford’s decision win over Israil Madrimov at super welterweight, as well as the August 10… Turki Alalshikh’s big wish may not align with Vergil Ortiz’s plan

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Vergil Ortiz, Serhii Bohachuk hospitalized after Fight of the Year https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/11/vergil-ortiz-serhii-bohachuk-hospitalized/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:11:35 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129375 LAS VEGAS — Vergil Ortiz survived two knockdowns to squeak a majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk and win the WBC interim super welterweight title Saturday at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Ortiz came out swinging to start the Bohachuk bout. He looked sharp, landed a big right hand over Bohachuk’s… Vergil Ortiz, Serhii Bohachuk hospitalized after Fight of the Year

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Sebastian Fundora lines up Crawford, Spence, or Tszyu rematch https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/10/sebastian-fundora-crawford-spence-tszyu/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:07:46 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129360 LAS VEGAS — Unified super welterweight world champion Sebastian Fundora remains poised to compete in big fight after big fight. The 26-year-old fighter, who is 6-foot-6 and 154 pounds, rebounded from a seventh-round knockout loss to Brian Mendoza by defeating Tim Tszyu by split decision in a bloody barnburner earlier this year. The Tszyu victory… Sebastian Fundora lines up Crawford, Spence, or Tszyu rematch

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Tom Loeffler predicts early Ortiz vs Bohachuk fireworks https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/10/ortiz-vs-bohachuk-fireworks-disrespect/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:13:23 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129350 LAS VEGAS — There have been a few ever-present boxing trends in recent years. One example is when promoters — perhaps more than fighters — develop tentative three-fight plans for specific blue-chip athletes. For Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar De La Hoya, there is a clear process to continue to develop Vergil Ortiz into one… Tom Loeffler predicts early Ortiz vs Bohachuk fireworks

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David Benavidez vs David Morrell ‘is going to happen’ in the future https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/09/david-benavidez-vs-david-morrell-is-going-to-happen-in-the-future/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:27:57 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129345 A light heavyweight war involving David Benavidez and David Morrell “is going to happen” in the future, says Bob Santos who has worked with both fighters. World Boxing News caught up with Santos this week at his Pound For Pound boxing club in Las Vegas. The 2022 Boxing Trainer of the Year worked Morrell’s corner… David Benavidez vs David Morrell ‘is going to happen’ in the future

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Oscar De La Hoya maps out Vergil Ortiz vs Tszyu and Crawford https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/09/oscar-de-la-hoya-vergil-ortiz-vs-tszyu-crawford/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:29:56 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129339 LAS VEGAS — Vergil Ortiz returns to the ring Saturday for an interim WBC super welterweight title fight against Serhii Bohachuk at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Should he win, he could be thrust into big fight after big fight, as Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya told World Boxing News and… Oscar De La Hoya maps out Vergil Ortiz vs Tszyu and Crawford

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Canelo likes Teofimo Lopez targeting ‘aged’ Terence Crawford https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/07/canelo-likes-teofimo-lopez-targeting-terence-crawford/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:35:39 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129308 BEVERLY HILLS—Teofimo Lopez is targeting fights against the likes of Brian Norman, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, and Terence Crawford. Lopez, a former two-weight world boxing champion, was speaking Tuesday at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles as part of a two-city press tour to kick off the Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga event that… Canelo likes Teofimo Lopez targeting ‘aged’ Terence Crawford

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Canelo refuses to bend the knee to Turki Alalshikh https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/07/canelo-refuses-bend-knee-turki-alalshikh/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:48:45 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129299 BEVERLY HILLS — Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is refusing to bend the knee to Turki Alalshikh. The influential boxing dealmaker has been in the United States in recent weeks to oversee the launch of Riyadh Season in the US. Terence Crawford headlined Alalshikh’s first card held in Los Angeles, and the Saudi advisor even addressed the… Canelo refuses to bend the knee to Turki Alalshikh

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Terence Crawford has two options aside from Canelo mega-fight https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/05/terence-crawford-options-canelo-mega-fight/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:33:12 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129260 LOS ANGELES — Terence Crawford and his team are considering their options at super welterweight after passing a tough 154-pound test Saturday against Israil Madrimov. Those options don’t necessarily include a prospective super fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, which has long been rumored to be a fantasy fight of renowned dealmaker Turki Alalshikh. The Riyadh… Terence Crawford has two options aside from Canelo mega-fight

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Jarrell Miller claims he made Anthony Joshua ‘p*** his pants’ https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/03/jarrell-miller-anthony-joshua-confrontation/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:16:27 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129209 LOS ANGELES — Jarrell Miller may be fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. on Saturday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles but the bruising heavyweight is already looking ahead at future challenges. The New Yorker is looking to rebound from a 10th-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last year, a defeat which he attributes to poor… Jarrell Miller claims he made Anthony Joshua ‘p*** his pants’

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Bomac sure Terence Crawford ‘gets the job done’ against Canelo https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/03/terence-crawford-bomac-canelo-job-done/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:04:25 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=129199 LOS ANGELES — Terence Crawford returns to the ring after a year on the sidelines when he competes against Israil Madrimov in a super welterweight world title fight Saturday at the 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. There are great expectations surrounding Crawford at 154 pounds, having won world championships at 135, 140, and 147,… Bomac sure Terence Crawford ‘gets the job done’ against Canelo

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Mike Tyson comeback ’20 times worse’ than Manny Pacquiao https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/02/mike-tyson-returning-worse-manny-pacquiao/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:23:12 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=128012 LOS ANGELES — Matchroom Chairman Eddie Hearn objects to the probable ring returns of veteran boxing icons Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson. Pacquiao, 45, participated in a boxing-rules exhibition in Tokyo on July 28 involving the Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo but looked a shadow of himself. He has been linked with an official bout against… Mike Tyson comeback ’20 times worse’ than Manny Pacquiao

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‘Dad bod’ Manny Pacquiao ‘wasn’t 100%’ but still wants WBC title https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/08/02/manny-pacquiao-wasnt-100-dad-bod-wbc-title/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:31:58 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=128000 LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao “has a lot” more to give boxing despite his underwhelming performance against the Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Tokyo. That’s according to his long-time manager Sean Gibbons, who exclusively told World Boxing News this week that, though Pacquiao has one real fight left in him, they are… ‘Dad bod’ Manny Pacquiao ‘wasn’t 100%’ but still wants WBC title

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Shakur Stevenson has the pick of every promoter in boxing https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/07/14/shakur-stevenson-has-pick-every-promoter-boxing/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:40:07 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=127567 It appears that every major promoter in the sport of boxing wants to have Shakur Stevenson on its books — even Top Rank, the organization that had represented the fighter for years, but saw him leave the company despite a multi-fight $15 million offer. A similar offer may well still be there should he return… Shakur Stevenson has the pick of every promoter in boxing

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Issues and Demons: Golden Boy stars react to Ryan Garcia crisis https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/07/14/ryan-garcia-golden-boy-stars-issues-demons/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:24:10 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=127564 Two of Golden Boy Promotions’ best fighters on its roster are unimpressed with Ryan Garcia’s shenanigans. Garcia has courted controversy at various junctures this year, and even Oscar de la Hoya intervened to say there was no room for the fighter’s nonsense “at my company, period.” World Boxing News found a similar reaction from prominent… Issues and Demons: Golden Boy stars react to Ryan Garcia crisis

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Vergil Ortiz still wants Errol Spence Jr. fight more than anything https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/07/13/vergil-ortiz-wants-errol-spence-jr-fight/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:08:19 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=127548 Vergil Ortiz is beginning to feel more and more comfortable as the face of Golden Boy Promotions. He has long been a fighter that has the respect and adoration of execs at the company because of the way he holds himself outside the ring and his knockout prowess inside of it. To date, Ortiz has… Vergil Ortiz still wants Errol Spence Jr. fight more than anything

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Lennox Lewis makes prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/07/13/lennox-lewis-mike-tyson-jake-paul-prediction/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:45:24 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=127543 One of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Lennox Lewis, has no issue picking one of his former opponents, Mike Tyson, to defeat Jake Paul when they exchange blows at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 15. Though the bout is relatively fitting in the modern era of crossover boxing, in which YouTubers… Lennox Lewis makes prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

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Curmel Moton talks Mayweather future, Shakur Stevenson rumor https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/07/11/curmel-moton-talks-mayweather-shakur-stevenson-rumor/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:24:19 +0000 https://www.worldboxingnews.net/?p=127467 LAS VEGAS — Curmel Moton feels at home at Mayweather Promotions and will not leave the Las Vegas-based fight firm despite a recent exodus of top talent. “I’m loyal,” the prodigiously-talented 18-year-old told World Boxing News at the Mayweather Boxing Club this week. Mayweather Promotions has recently hemorrhaged fighters and even leadership, with Richardson Hitchins,… Curmel Moton talks Mayweather future, Shakur Stevenson rumor

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