Boxing Scene

Robert Garcia, the new trainer for Anthony Joshua, was not in agreement with the implemented strategy for last September’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk outboxed Joshua over twelve rounds to capture the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Most observers felt Joshua made a huge mistake by trying to outbox a

Josh Kelly (10-1-1, 6 KOs) will face Hungarian Peter Kramer (12-5-3, 8 KOs) in Liverpool on Friday June 17 as Wasserman Boxing presents another night of action, live on Channel 5. Kramer will enter the ring full of confidence off the back of a big win, and will be looking to seize the opportunity of

Roy Jones Jr. is willing to sacrifice his own freedom for the safe return of another U.S. athlete. The Hall-of-Fame inducted former four-division champion has joined a growing list of those who are advocating for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been held in a Russian prison since February. Griner was arrested

By Sunday afternoon, Edgar Berlanga clearly realized that his attempt to bite Alexis Angulo in their fight the previous night was a more serious infraction than he seemed to recognize in its immediate aftermath. Berlanga took to Twitter to apologize and admitted his actions in the seventh round against Angulo were an embarrassment to him,

Daniel Dubois wiped out Trevor Bryan in the fourth round to take the WBA “regular” heavyweight title over in Miami, Florida. Just 24, Dubois was in charge right from the first bell and the previously unbeaten Bryan offered up little in return fire. The Londoner did not rush his work and Bryan was first obviously

Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew is urging his countryman, Anthony Joshua, to use a “seek and destroy mentality” in the upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua was outboxed over twelve rounds by Usyk last September. The win gave Usyk the IBF, WBO, WBA, IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua exercised an immediate rematch clause, with the date

Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, Florida – For the WBA “regular” heavyweight title, Daniel Dubois (18-1, 17 KOs) broke down and knocked out previously unbeaten Trevor Bryan (22-1, 15 KOs) in the fourth round. In the first round, Dubois came out firing and Bryan was taking some shots from the start. Dubois was using a stiff

The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as Devin Haney’s big win over George Kambosos, Naoyo Inoue’s destruction of Nonito Donaire, Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford, and more. A unification fight that decides an undisputed championship is supposed to be the crème de la crème championship fight in boxing. That’s

The case for slain boxing legend Hector “Macho” Camacho was dismissed on Friday by a judge in San Juan, Puerto Rico after authorities said a star witness fled the island. Prosecutors, however, have asked for a second opportunity to have the case be reviewed because they believe the witness may be in Florida, and they

Bakhodir Jalolov has knocked out each of his 10 professional opponents. The 2021 Olympic gold medalist has boxed beyond the third round only twice as a pro. At 6-foot-7 and 251 pounds, the powerful southpaw is touted as one of top prospects in the heavyweight division. Jack Mulowayi might not have Jalolov’s resume, but he

Hall of Fame promoter Don King has always intertwined politics into his boxing events, though always with the goal of peace and harmony in the end. His unbeaten heavyweight isn’t quite as inclined to promote that message. WBA ‘World’ heavyweight titlist Trevor ‘The Dream’ Bryan has vowed a breakout performance in the second defense of

Hiroto Kyoguchi is excited by the new wave of boxing fans in Japan and is ready to wow them as he defends his WBA Super and Ring Magazine World Light-Flyweight titles against Esteban Bermudez tomorrow night (Friday June 10) at Dome Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico, live worldwide on DAZN. Kyoguchi (15-0 10 KOs) defends his

Oscar De La Hoya is sticking to his version of the truth of why Jaime Munguia’s next fight is against anyone other than Jermall Charlo. As has been reported at length, the anticipated WBC middleweight title fight was agreed upon by both boxers only to fall apart over a network dispute. Showtime was prepared to

Trevor Bryan and his team have vowed a miserable night in the ring for Daniel Dubois. The secondary WBA heavyweight title fight on deck for this Saturday in Miami has been touted as a potential breakout night for London’s Dubois (17-1, 16KOs), who is heavily favored to hand the first defeat to Bryan (22-0, 15KOs),

MIDDLEWEIGHT NEWCOMER JOEL Kodua has signed with Frank Warren and Queensberry to launch his professional career. The 25-year-old from Beckingham captured the attention of Tunde Ajayi across multiple sparring sessions with Anthony Yarde and Ajayi will train Kodua alongside the leading light heavyweight in Ilford. Like Yarde, Kodua has limited amateur experience spanning just 12

On Friday June 10 at the Domo Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico – WBA Light-Flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi defending his straps against Esteban Bermudez, in the latest installment of Matchroom and DAZN’s fight series in Mexico, in association with Canelo Promotions and Clase Y Talento. (photos by Ed Mulholland) Kyoguchi (15-0 10 KOs) puts the titles

Already the true lineal champion at bantamweight, Naoya Inoue wouldn’t mind sticking around to collect the division’s final chip. The unbeaten three-division champ added to his pound-for-pound accolades with a second-round knockout of Nonito Donaire in their rematch Tuesday evening local time at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Inoue now holds the WBA, WBC

LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, Ryan Garcia officially kickstarted the promotional tour of his upcoming fight against Javier Fortuna on July 16. Missing from the press conference was Fortuna, who opted to stay back training in Puerto Rico and instead fielded questions virtually with select media. Another principal figure missing from the media festivities was