Opinion Ethan Miller/Getty Images Our wishlist for fights for 2022 1. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence JnrThis fight has headed lists like this for years and needs to happen before it is too late. Crawford and Spence are not just the two best welterweights in the world but two of the best pound-for-pound on the
Month: January 2022
Well, that didn’t take long. Less than a day after revealing that the IBF had sent out letters ordering a heavyweight final eliminator between Luis Ortiz and Filip Hrgovic, the Sauerlands report that “King Kong” has turned down the opportunity. IBF #3 Joseph Parker now gets the call and “has until Friday” to decide whether
As BoxingScene.com previously reported, a hand injury has prevented heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz from accepted a potential fight against Filip Hrgovic, which would have been an IBF final eliminator for a mandatory crack at Oleksandr Usyk. Ortiz, 42-years-old, injured his left hand in last Saturday’s fight at the Seminole Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, when
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Hans Themistode Isaac Cruz couldn’t help but laugh. The highly ranked 135-pound contender was given virtually no chance heading into his showdown against Gervonta Davis on December 5th, late last year. Despite going undefeated in his previous 18 trips to the ring, the Mexican native was widely expected to become another
And so this stupid saga comes to an end. The WBA’s latest attempt to pit “world” champion Trevor Bryan against “champion in recess” Mahmoud Charr has predictably flamed out, prompting the sanctioning body to strip Charr while Bryan faces Jonathan Guidry on Don King’s January 29th Makabu-Mchunu 2 show. The interesting part here is the
Probellum has announced the promotional signing of two-weight world champion, Dina Thorslund. The undefeated Dane (17- 0, 7 knockouts) becomes the latest fighter to join Probellum’s fast-growing stable of boxers, and she arrives with a proven pedigree at the highest level. Thorslund recently retained the WBO bantamweight title, which she initially won in June, courtesy
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Hans Themistode From the moment Errol Spence Jr. wrapped welterweight gold around his waist in 2017, he was tabbed by most as the division’s best fighter. Those sentiments were only enhanced following the Dallas native’s split decision win over Shawn Porter in 2019 to nab his second world title. In addition
Claressa Shields announced today that her fight against Ema Kozin, the co-feature alongside the twice-delayed main event in Wales between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams, is now scheduled for February 5th. It’s an encouraging sign that the UK’s suspension of all January boxing events likely won’t extend past the end of this month. My
Veteran trainer and boxing analyst, Teddy Atlas, believes two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is a bit too gracious in defeat. Back in June 2019, Joshua was shocked when he lost his unified crown to huge underdog Andy Ruiz, who dropped the British star four times for a stoppage win in seven rounds. Six months later,
Posted on 01/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode If the opportunity presented itself, just about any and everyone would jump at the chance to face Canelo Alvarez. With the Mexican native tabbed as the boxing’s number one attraction, both in terms of skills and box office appeal, fighters have continually urged the pound-for-pound stalwart to face them
10:26 PM ET The middleweight fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Williams as well as the latest middleweight title defense for Claressa Shields are on the move again. Shields tweeted Monday her fight against Ema Kozin will now take place on Feb. 5, a week after when it was supposed to occur on Jan.
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Issue • Premium • Reports Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Oleksandr Usyk teaches Anthony Joshua and the sport a thing or two about boxing at the highest level, writes Matt Christie SOME will call it an upset while others will say he was exposed. It was just a bad night at the office, say his team. But
Bunce Diaries • Issue • Premium Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing It was a boxing year of extremes, excitement and deliverance, writes Steve Bunce IT seems that all the Savage wanted was a loss before Christmas and in one of the very last fights of the year he very nearly got his wish. Welcome to an alternative
Feature Al Bello/Getty Images In 2007 Kelly Pavlik climbed off the canvas to dethrone Jermain Taylor in one of the most exciting middleweight title fights ever. By Thomas Hauser ON September 29, 2007, Kelly Pavlik challenged Jermain Taylor at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the middleweight championship of the world. Pavlik was born in
Luis Ortiz’s post-fight victory lap will end with a hard decision to make. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has sent out a letter to both Ortiz and Filip Hrgovic on Monday, giving both heavyweight contenders three days to accept an invitation to enter talks for a final title eliminator. It comes
Posted on 01/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode The moment Tim Bradley got word, he immediately began holding his sides as tears rolled down his cheeks from laughing. With Keith Thurman set to end his near three-year layoff on February 5th, against Mario Barrios, the former unified welterweight titlist has stated on numerous occasions that he intends
6:40 PM ET Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Bob Halloran, a former sportscaster for CBS Sports who later organized major boxing events as an executive in Las Vegas, has died. He was 87. Halloran died of natural causes Sunday at his home in the desert city of Rancho Mirage located 120 miles east of