In the ever-evolving landscape of professional boxing, few narratives resonate as powerfully as that of Canelo Alvarez. As he gears up for his May 3rd bout against William Scull in Riyadh, pundits like Mikey Garcia are already predicting a seismic shift in Alvarez’s financial trajectory. With an eye-watering potential haul of $400 million, Alvarez is
The boxing world stands at a crossroads where sentimentality collides with safety, particularly concerning Derek Chisora’s impending 50th fight, potentially against the formidable Daniel Dubois. Chisora, a British heavyweight icon known for his spirited performances and indomitable will, is gearing up for what he deems a grand finale. Yet, the prospect of him facing Dubois,
It’s a disheartening reality for boxing aficionados that when champions and supposed contenders find themselves in the midst of lackluster tune-up fights, the integrity of the sport suffers. The upcoming bouts featuring Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo on May 31st serve as prime examples of this sad predicament. Scheduled to air on PBC’s Championship Boxing
Deontay Wilder, regarded as one of boxing’s hardest punchers, finds himself in a precarious moment in his career. After enduring a series of losses that can only be described as heartbreaking, the boxer is attempting a comeback against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon. Wilder, now 39, is all too aware of the stakes; failing again could seal
The boxing industry has long been a battleground of egos, alliances, and shifting allegiances. However, the recent move by Turki Alalshikh, owner of The Ring Magazine, heralds a daring new era that leaves conventional norms gasping for breath. Rather than simply adapting to the ever-changing realm of boxing journalism, Alalshikh is redefining it with calculated
Eddie Hearn, the ever-controversial boxing promoter, has once again ignited the flames of debate in the boxing world. Ahead of Joe Joyce’s crucial matchup against Filip Hrgovic, Hearn has publicly dissected Joyce’s career in a manner that few would call supportive. Instead of buoying the boxer’s confidence or drawing on any recent positives, Hearn has
In a sport where the stakes are as high as the collective dreams of its fighters, Brian Norman Jr. has not just entered the welterweight conversation; he has exploded into it. After dispatching Derrieck Cuevas in a stunning third-round knockout, he has positioned himself as a force to be reckoned with. The starry-eyed ambitions of
In an unprovoked and audacious display of self-importance, boxer Edgar Berlanga recently took to social media to express his disinterest in a potential showdown with Caleb Plant. While it’s common for fighters to engage in verbal sparring, Berlanga’s recent antics—bragging about being the “A-side” and offering Plant a meager $200,000 for a fight—expose a reality
The boxing world is poised on the precipice of an electrifying showdown that promises to reverberate through arenas and living rooms alike: the anticipated fight between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. Both fighters, undefeated warriors in the lower weight classes, have captured the imagination of fans with their relentless spirits and dazzling abilities. As they
When it comes to the world of boxing, very few figures elicit as much fervor as Teddy Atlas. A connoisseur of the sport, not only does he carry the badge of a trainer, commentator, and writer, but he’s entrenched in the emotional fabric of boxing itself. Atlas doesn’t hold back, and his latest episode on