If it ever happened it would be one of, maybe THE biggest, all-British heavyweight showdowns ever. What is it: Tyson Fury, unbeaten former world ruler, against Anthony Joshua, unbeaten IBF ruler. And these two giants have been attacking one another via social media these past few hours, with both men getting in some verbal digs and good lines.
Would you settle for Canelo Alvarez-David Lemiuex in September? You might have to
Boxing promoters always make sure they have a Plan-B at hand, and Golden Boy has one for this coming September. This is the month, every fight fan knows, when stars Canelo Alvarez (the A-side as far as pulling power goes) and Gennady Golovkin (the B-side but the world champion) have verbally agreed to meet in arguably the biggest non-heavyweight fight that can be made today.
“Money” Mayweather not big on Brook’s chances against Spence: It’s going to be rough coming right after the Triple-G fight
Floyd Mayweather Junior knows all about participating in the big, big welterweight fights, and the former 147 pound king is a very interested observer going into the May 27 shoot-out between reigning and defending IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook and unbeaten challenger Errol Spence Jr.
Wladimir Klitschko inspired by “one of his idols, Bernard Hopkins,” could fight until age 50!
Legendary Father Time-conqueror Bernard Hopkins never, ever said he planned to fight on until the age of 51 – at one point he actually promised his mother he would quit the ring at the age of 40 – it just happened that way. Going fight by fight, Hopkins realised he had it in him to keep going.
Dereck Chisora: There’s more tougher fighters in Europe than anywhere else
It’s true that boxing is really thriving in the UK right now, as well as in Germany and other European countries. Together, the countries that make up Europe boast more world champions than the rest of the world put together. And British heavyweight Dereck Chisora says the reason for this success is the sheer toughness of today’s European fighters.
Andre Berto: I’m ready for whatever Shawn Porter brings
Former two-time welterweight world champion Andre Berto will look to put himself in a position for another 147-pound title when he faces former world champion Shawn Porter in a world title eliminator that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, April 22 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME.
Televised coverage of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT and features unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo defending against top contender Charles Hatley.
Floyd Mayweather says he “let Manny Pacquiao win two rounds” in their fight, says blame Pac for the fight not living up to expectations
Fight fans everywhere were at fever pitch for the so called “Fight of The Century” between superstars Floyd Mayweather Junior and Manny Pacquiao. These same fans know full well how the fight turned out to be one big dud; possibly the biggest big-fight disappointment in 50 years or more.
Joshua vs. Klitschko U.S. Television Rights Set for April 29 Blockbuster Boxing Event
Matchroom Sport, Klitschko Management Group (KMG) and K2 Promotions have reached agreement with U.S. premium television giants Showtime and HBO to televise the most significant heavyweight world championship match in more than a decade. On Saturday, April 29, IBF Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua will face former unified world champion Wladimir Klitschko from a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London.
Klitschko says Joshua is basically a “copy” of himself, reveals he tried to sign AJ
The latest instalment of the popular “The Gloves Are Off” show aired on Sky Sports last night, and heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko sat across one another as Johnny Nelson peppered them with questions regarding their fast-approaching Wembley showdown.
Martin Murray to fight Gabriel Rosado in Liverpool this Saturday
The two fighters and the promoter promise a war!
Everyone is excited about this Saturday night’s middleweight battle between tough, strong and fan-friendly contenders Martin Murray and Gabriel Rosado. Both warriors have promised a war, as has the fight’s promoter Eddie Hearn.