3:36 PM ET Former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev has tested positive for banned substances ahead of his next fight. The 37-year-old’s test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association showed external testosterone and metabolites, according to results obtained by ESPN on Thursday. The sample was taken on Dec. 30 and now places his fight on Jan.
Adrien Broner recently received and lost an opponent for his February 13th return to the ring in quick succession, as Pedro Campa withdrew due to a team member testing positive for COVID. Now, Julius Julianis reports that Dominican lightweight prospect Michel Rivera will take Campa’s place and meet Broner at 140 pounds. Jake Donovan claims
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Opinion Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Now he’s set to restart his career with a new promoter what direction would you like to see Chris Eubank Jr go in Darren BarkerIBF titlistI’d like the Billy Joe Saunders fight again. I want to see Billy fight Canelo, that’s one of the biggest fights I would like to see
Opinion Some startling is emerging from Japan. Our listing of the current top 10 Japanese fighters NAOYA INOUEOne of the very best fighters in the sport – at any weight – “Monster” Inoue is excelling at bantamweight, having previously worn world titles at light-flyweight and super-flyweight. He is currently a unified 118lb king. KAZUTO IOKAA
Undefeated, two-time WBC World Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez updates fans on his planned ring return, shares his latest thoughts on Caleb Plant and explains why he is the man to beat Canelo Alvarez. Also, we unveil five PBC fights we hope to see in 2021 and more! For show notes and more info, click
Our panel were asked to pick which Klitschko brother would have won, had they had fought in their prime. Would it be the skills and footwork of Wladimir Klitschko or the brute force and power of Vitali Klitschko? This quickfire question split boxers right down the middle. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️
Top Rank isn’t quite yet ready to get the (he)ck out of Las Vegas. The first two shows of 2021 for the longtime promotional powerhouse will remain in its home base, with separate ESPN telecasts on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 to air live from a yet-to-be-confirmed MGM property in Vegas. Both dates were formally
Devin Haney Questions Vasiliy Lomachenko: “Do You Deserve A Shot Right Now? I Don’t Know How He’s Still On The Pound For Pound List” Posted on 01/13/2021 By: Hans Themistode Vasiliy Lomachenko is currently pounding away at the heavy bag and working on his craft. The former unified lightweight titlist is still disappointed in the
Feature Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr joins Matt Christie and Alex Steedman on the Opening Bell podcast Chris Eubank Jnr is this week’s big Opening Bell interview following his signing with Team Sauerland. He explains what he’s been doing in America, why he has no plans to come back to the UK any time
Stephen Fulton Jr is ready to take his first crack at a world title on Jan. 23, when he faces WBO junior featherweight titlist Angelo Leo in a Showtime main event from Uncasville, Conn. Fulton, 26, was meant to face Leo (20-0, 9 KO) for the vacant WBO belt last August, but a positive COVID
Unbeaten middleweight prospect Connor Coyle (12-0, 5 KOs) has become a free agent after parting ways with Roy Jones’ promotional company. Coyle, through his pact with Jones, was getting featured on UFC Fight Pass cards, but he’s been inactive since January of 2020. After fighting three times in 2019, he saw action a year ago when
Posted on 01/13/2021 By: Sean Crose The Mike Tyson of the late 1980’s was such a dominant force that it was considered a disappointment if he didn’t get the knockout against an opponent. Tyson was therefore looking to impress after he had won what was actually a boring heavyweight title bout in March of 1987.
Angelo Leo’s first world title defense is just 10 days away, as the 26-year-old WBO junior featherweight titleholder will put his belt on the line against Stephen Fulton Jr, the man he was supposed to face for the then-vacant belt last August. Fulton tested positive for COVID ahead of that fight, and was replaced by
Bektemir Melikuziev was prepared to hit the road for his biggest pro fight to date. That opportunity will now take place down the block. A major location change has come of the upcoming crossroads clash between Melikuziev and former three-time light heavyweight titlist Sergey Kovalev. The Jan. 30 DAZN-televised event will now take place at
Chris Eubank Jr. Eyes Golovkin Showdown: “It’s No Secret, I’ve Wanted That Fight For Years” Posted on 01/13/2021 By: Hans Themistode Chris Eubank Jr. is ready to hit the ground running. After spending the entirety of his 2020 campaign on the sidelines, the British native is ready to get active and participate in the biggest
8:58 AM ET In the words of Canelo Alvarez, it’s time to “be bold.” There’s no offseason when it comes to boxing, but as the calendar turns to 2021, and without any big fights scheduled just yet, it is time to indeed follow that catchphrase, be bold and offer up our biggest prognostications for the
History • Issue • Premium Getty Images Eric Armit investigates the origins and struggles faced by southpaws, left-handers in the world of boxing THE need to conform can be a strong driver in people. Those that do not conform are often perceived as different – a threat – and have faced prejudice and pressure to