It’s not an official announcement of the fight but it’s pretty close. Bob Arum, in speaking with IFL TV, said there are “no more issues” to be resolved as far as the negotiations between the two sides ahead of the massive, all-British heavyweight unification showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he would like to make a fight between WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney and Vasily Lomachenko.
Oscar Valdez, a fine fighter who has been around for quite some time (a pro since 2012), has now reached star status; his epic win over Miguel Berchelt and the truly stunning KO that came with it elevating the Mexican warrior with skills in terms of fame and recognition.
Bob Arum says it’s possible we could see Oscar Valdez vs. Shakur Stevenson next now, depending on if both fighters want the match.
Terence Crawford said last Saturday night that he no longer cares about the Errol Spence Jr fight and doesn’t need it.
Vasily Lomachenko will be using the tough as nails Masayoshi Nakatani (19-1, 13 KOs) as his comeback opponent when he returns to the ring in the summers, according to Top Rank promoter Bob Arum.
Bob Arum believes he’ll be able to get Teofimo Lopez to agree to the terms to avoid the February 18th purse bid for his mandatory defense against George Kambosos Jr.
Eddie Hearn says he’s going to bid on the Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr fight during the scheduled purse bid on February 18th to bring the fight to DAZN.
Ryan Garcia hasn’t given up on his dream fight with Manny Pacquiao despite his promoter Eric Gomez of Golden Boy Promotions saying the fight isn’t happening.
Bob Arum of Top Rank is blaming the Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr fight not happening squarely on Spence’s shoulders, who he says doesn’t want to make the match.