Inoue gets JBC nod as Japan’s ‘Boxer of the Year’
by: noelm — February 20, 2024Undisputed world super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs) was the unanimous choice as Japan’s “Boxer of the Year” on Monday.…
Controversy in Fury vs Usyk fight ‘unacceptable,’ says WBC head
by: noelm — February 19, 2024World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman wants the Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) vs Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) Fight on May 18 to…
IOC denies Manny Pacquiao from competing in Paris Olympics
by: Cy — February 19, 2024The International Olympic Committee (IOC) denied the bid of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao to compete in the Paris…
Fury trapped in €10-million penalty for Usyk fight
by: noelm — February 16, 2024World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) faces a huge fine if he doesn’t fight Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) in…
Naoya Inoue not ‘chasing money,’ to stay at super bantamweight
by: noelm — February 15, 2024Undisputed world super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 knockouts) assured fans that he will stay in the 122-pound division at least this…
‘Boots was not on the contract,’ says Thurman on Ennis
by: noelm — February 13, 2024Former unified world welterweight champion Keth Thurman (30-1, 20 knockouts) assured he is not avoiding Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0) for his next…
Canelo Alvarez to announce his major career move
by: Cy — February 12, 2024Canelo Alvarez will reportedly provide an update about his boxing career. The Mexican superstar will make his special announcement on TV Azteca…
Hall of Fame honor ‘solidifies everything,’ says Moorer
by: noelm — February 12, 2024Michael Moorer (52-4-1, 40 knockouts) sees validation after being assured of a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The honor allows…
Haney to defend WBC junior welterweight belt vs Garcia
by: Cy — February 12, 2024The stage is set between Ryan Garcia (24-1-20) and Devin Haney (31-0-15) on April 20. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger first reported the development.…
Inoue, Ancajas all ready for world title match
by: Cy — February 12, 2024The much-anticipated world title match is all set between Takuma Inoue (18-1) and Jerwin Ancajas (34-3-2) on February 24 at Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,…