Boxing News
Jake Paul again calls out Canelo Alvarez after win over Jermell Charlo: "See you soon Saul"
Josh Evanoff - October 2, 2023
Jake Paul has again called out boxing champion Canelo Alvarez after his latest win. The Mexican superstar returned to the ring opposite Jermell Charlo on Saturday in Las Vegas. There, Canelo Alvarez turned in a vintage performance, dominating ‘Iron Man’ with ease. He earned a unanimous decision victory to retain his super-middleweight gold, and quickly earned a callout from Jake Paul.
Dillon Danis explains why he never cared about fighting KSI
Susan Cox - October 2, 2023
Dillon Danis is explaining why he never cared about fighting KSI. Danis was scheduled to fight KSI in an exhibition bout on January 14 of this year, but withdrew from the match.
Eddie Hearn shares his thoughts on Canelo Alvarez’s victory over Jermell Charlo: “I just don't know what Charlo was doing”
Susan Cox - October 2, 2023
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is sharing his thoughts on Canelo Alvarez’s victory over Jermell Charlo. Saturday night, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, saw Canelo Alvarez decidedly defeat Jermell Charlo via unanimous decision in the ring. The scores reflected the victory 119-108, 118-109 and 118-109.
Video | Greg Hardy snaps his losing skid, forces Gregory Corbin’s corner to throw in the towel
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2023
Greg Hardy came out on top in his boxing return last weekend with a nice victory over Gregory Corbin. During his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Greg Hardy wasn’t exactly the biggest fan favorite. His controversial past ensured that many looked down on him, with the former NFL star receiving heavy criticism until he was eventually released last year.
Jim Lampley reflects on Gatti-Ward rivalry: “This is a sport about love”
Zain Bando - October 1, 2023
Jim Lampley was a fixture of HBO Boxing for over 30 years until the network demised its telecast rights in Dec. 2018. Lampley, a play-by-play commentator, was on-site for some of the sport’s most significant moments, including the trilogy between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward in the mid-2000s. Although Jim Lampley now resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as a professor teaching sports and mass news media courses, his love for boxing remains as palpable as ever.
Canelo Alvarez says Terence Crawford is not factored into immediate plans for his next fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
Canelo Alvarez isn’t exactly onboard with the idea of a “super fight” against Terence Crawford for now. Alvarez and Jermell Charlo made history on September 30. It was the first time two undisputed male champions met inside the ring in the four-belt era. Charlo hung in tough, but the bottom line is the power of Canelo was too much for the “Iron Man.” As for Charlo’s power, it didn’t translate moving up two weight classes.
Terence Crawford slams Jermell Charlo for his performance against Canelo Alvarez: “You should be ashamed of yourself”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
Terence Crawford didn’t mind adding insult to injury following Jermell Charlo’s loss to Canelo Alvarez. Charlo challenged Canelo for the undisputed super middleweight championship of boxing. Many wondered if Charlo could maintain his punching power since he was moving up two weight classes. Ultimately, he never landed a shot that gave Canelo pause during the fight. This allowed the Mexican superstar to march forward and cut the ring off.
Pros react after Canelo Alvarez defeats Jermell Charlo
Chris Taylor - September 30, 2023
Canelo Alvarez put his undisputed super middleweight title on the line against undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo this evening in Las Vegas. Alvarez (60-2-2, 30 KO’s) entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring unanimous decision victories over Gennady Golovkin and John Ryder in his most previous efforts. Those wins were preceded by a unanimous decision loss to Dmitry Bivol, a defeat which snapped the Mexican’s 16-fight unbeaten streak.
Canelo Alvarez takes aim at former promoter Oscar De La Hoya: "He's f**king crazy"
Chris Taylor - September 30, 2023
Canelo Alvarez has taken aim at his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya ahead of his highly anticipated title fight with Jermell Charlo. Alvarez (59-2-2, 30 KO’s) puts his undisputed super middleweight title on the line against undisputed junior middleweight champion Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KO’s) this evening in Las Vegas.
Francis Ngannou reacts after Tyson Fury signs on to fight Oleksandr Usyk
Chris Taylor - September 30, 2023
Francis Ngannou is a bit confused how Tyson Fury can be booked to fight Oleksandr Usyk less than two months after their showdown in Saudi Arabia. It was just yesterday when news broke that Fury (33-0-1) and Usyk (21-0) had signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk sign contracts for undisputed heavyweight championship fight
Susan Cox - September 29, 2023
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight. The rival champions had been in talks earlier this year, but nothing came to fruition.
“Prime” Canelo Alvarez sends a message to his doubters ahead of Jermell Charlo fight: “You'll see Saturday night”
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2023
Boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez believes he is still in his prime heading into his showdown with Jermell Charlo this weekend. At the age of 33, Canelo Alvarez has already accomplished a great deal in the world of professional boxing. On Saturday night, he’ll attempt to grow his legacy even further when defending his undisputed super middleweight titles against Jermell Charlo. The challenger is moving up two weight classes from light middleweight, where he also happens to be an undisputed champion.
Mike Tyson claims Francis Ngannou beating Tyson Fury "would be the biggest upset in the history of entertainment"
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2023
Mike Tyson has been training Francis Ngannou for his fight against Tyson Fury, and knows if the former UFC heavyweight champion wins it would be the biggest upset ever. Ngannou is set for his first boxing match against Fury on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia. Although Ngannou has legit one-punch KO power, he is a massive underdog, but ‘Iron Mike’ has full confidence that he can pull off the upset.
John Fury reacts to Francis Ngannou’s “embarrassing” open workout with Mike Tyson: “He ain’t got a prayer”
Susan Cox - September 28, 2023
John Fury is reacting to Francis Ngannou’s ’embarrassing’ open workout with Mike Tyson. It will be former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, making his professional boxing debut against heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury on Saturday, October 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Logan Paul reveals that Nate Diaz turned down an offer to face him in the WWE: “Where’s the hesitation?”
Susan Cox - September 28, 2023
Logan Paul is revealing that Nate Diaz turned down an offer to face him in the WWE. Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) last fought and defeated Tony Ferguson (25-9 MMA) by submission at UFC 279 in September of 2022.
Logan Paul vows to "slaughter" Dillon Danis in the boxing ring or the courtroom
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2023
Logan Paul is ready to beat Dillon Danis, whether it’s in the boxing ring or the courtroom. Paul and Danis are set to box on Oct. 14 in Manchester, England on the Misfits boxing card. Logan was worried that Danis wouldn’t show up so there was a pullout clause put in the contract, so if ‘El Jefe’ backed out he would have to pay Paul $100,000.
WATCH | Francis Ngannou hits the pads with Mike Tyson at open workout ahead of Tyson Fury bout
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2023
Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson got some work at last night’s open workouts preparing for Tyson Fury. In October, ‘The Predator’ will face ‘The Gypsy King’ in the first boxing match of his career thus far. To help bridge the gap between himself and Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou has brought Mike Tyson into camp. While the boxing legend isn’t the full-time head coach, he has been heavily involved.
Alex Pereira discusses training with Dillon Danis for Logan Paul fight: "Pick up a lot of stuff"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is helping Dillon Danis train for Logan Paul. Despite recent rumors, ‘El Jefe’ is still set to face ‘The Maverick’ next month in the U.K. For Logan Paul, the boxing match will be his first since a 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, the fight will be Dillon Danis’ first since 2019, which is likely why he’s working with Alex Pereira.