Promotor Bob Arum and Top Rank Boxing are finalizing a boxing card for June 9 in Las Vegas, an event that would mark the return of boxing to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic reported that the main event of the proposed card will […]
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Evander Holyfield Comeback Leads to Tyson Fight Rumors (Video)
Could we possibly see Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson III? A week after Tyson put up a video of himself training at 53-years-old, Holyfield posted a video of himself working out for a similar comeback. The 57-year-old, one-time heavyweight champion hasn’t been in a ring since 2011 when he knocked out Brian […]
Mike Tyson Training for Exhibition Comeback, $1 Million Offered
It’s not a full-scale comeback, not yet at least, but former boxer Mike Tyson definitely wants to return to the ring. The 53-year-old recently posted a video of himself working out with trainer Rafael Cordeiro. Cordeiro, whose specialty is mixed martial arts, told ESPN he was put in touch with […]
Ringside Physicians Say Combat Sports Can Resume with Proper Precautions
The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) now says that combat sports can resume safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided that organizers take all necessarily precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. That’s a reversal from the organization’s previous stance, which was that all combat sports events should be postponed […]
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Discussing Potential Heavyweight Title Unification Fight
ESPN reported Thursday that heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are in talks for a potential unification bout that could take place somewhere in the Middle East. However, any such bout would have to work around existing agreements that would see both champions fight other opponents in the near […]
Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder Trilogy Fight Moving to Fall Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The third meeting between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder is moving from its planned July 18 date due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. While this is hardly the first delayed sporting event due to COVID-19-related concerns, the postponement is notable for an event that […]
Alvarez, Golovkin Agree to Terms on Third Fight This Fall
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin have reached an agreement for a third fight between the two middleweights, one that could take place in September. The agreement, which was first reported by Lance Pugmire of The Athletic, would allow both boxers to fight once in the interim before the third […]
Deontay Wilder Invokes Rematch Clause, Will Face Tyson Fury for Third Time on July 18
Deontay Wilder wasted no time confirming that he would exercise his right to get an immediate rematch with Tyson Fury, with a third fight between the heavyweight boxers now planned for July 18. Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) won the WBC heavyweight championship on Feb. 22 by stopping Wilder (42-1-1, 41 […]
Mikey Garcia Looks for Second Chance to Prove Himself at Welterweight vs. Jessie Vargas
Mikey Garcia took the first defeat of his career when he moved up to welterweight last March. Now, he’s taking a second crack at the weight class on Saturday night when he takes on Jessie Vargas in Frisco, Texas. Garcia (39-1, 30 KOs) failed to win a single round when […]
Super Flyweight Champion Kal Yafai Faces Former Champ Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez in Texas
Boxing’s lower weight classes rarely attract the attention they deserve, but that might change this weekend, as the undefeated Kal Yafai will take on Roman “Chocolatito†Gonzalez in a clash between current and former super flyweight titlists. Yafai (26-0, 15 KOs) holds the WBA super flyweight title, while Gonzalez was […]
Deontay Wilder Will Exercise Rematch Clause, Tyson Fury Heavily Favored in Potential Third Fight
Deontay Wilder announced Monday that he plans to exercise the rematch clause contained in the contract for his second fight with Tyson Fury in an effort to get redemption for his loss on Saturday. Wilder told The Athletic that he hopes to fight Fury again as soon as possible, and […]
Heavyweight Boxing Rankings: Where Things Stand After Fury-Wilder Rematch
Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder over seven rounds before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel on Saturday night, earning Fury the WBC heavyweight championship to go along with his status as the lineal titleholder in the division. Fury surprised many by taking an aggressive approach, punishing Wilder from the opening […]
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Jockey for Favorite Status in Heavyweight Championship Rematch
WBC champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury will enter Saturday night’s heavyweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas about as evenly matched as any two fighters can be, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Wilder as the -110 favorite, with […]
Manny Pacquiao Signs with Conor McGregor’s Management Firm, Fueling Talk of Crossover Fight
Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
Jake Paul Scores First-Round TKO vs. AnEsonGib (Video)
YouTuber Jake Paul dominated fellow social media star AnEsonGib (Ali Eson Gib) in the boxing ring on Thursday night, knocking him down twice on the way to a first-round stoppage in Miami. The fight marked the professional debut for both Paul and AnEsonGib, each of whom had previously fought in […]
Promoter: Terence Crawford Willing to Fight Conor McGregor in MMA and Boxing
When Conor McGregor stepped into the boxing ring to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr., many wondered how the boxing legend would fare if he returned the favor and stepped into the octagon for an MMA fight. Now, welterweight champion boxer, Terence Crawford, may be willing to take on that challenge. […]
Julian Williams Looks to Avoid Upset in First Title Defense vs. Jeison Rosario
Last May, Julian “J Rock†Williams stunned the boxing world by earning a unanimous-decision win over Jarrett Hurd to claim the WBA, IBF, and IBO super welterweight world titles. Now, Williams is looking to avoid being on the wrong side of a similar stunner in his first title defense, as […]
Conor McGregor Sees Potential Rematch with Mayweather, Future Fight vs. Pacquiao
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC on Saturday, when he faces Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. But McGregor has his eyes on another potential payday in the boxing ring, whether that’s against his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. or another big name […]
Terence Crawford, Errol Spence Jr. Move Closer to Welterweight Unification Fight
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. haven’t officially announced anything yet, but it appears that the world’s two top welterweight boxers have come to an agreement on meeting in the ring sometime soon. The movement has largely come in the past 48 hours, after a terse Twitter exchange led to […]
Wilder vs. Fury Rematch Will Take Place in Las Vegas on Feb. 22
The rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been officially scheduled for Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, making official one of the most anticipated boxing events in years. While the date of the fight had already been announced and […]