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Eddie Hearn on Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2: ‘I Can’t Wait’

It’s another big fight week, but this time in Leeds, Josh Taylor, and Jack Catterall look to settle the score from their controversial 2022 split decision.

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Xander Zayas to Receive Sports Star Honor at 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade

NEW YORK (May 21, 2024) – The Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee has selected junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas as the recipient of the prestigious “Sports Star” honor for the 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / 4 hours ago

Taylor vs Catterall 2 Feature: Jack Catterall ‘In Focus’

It’s a rematch that has been a long time coming. From a hotly disputed split decision win for Josh Taylor over Jack Catterall in February 2022 in Glasgow to the First Direct Arena in Leeds on May 25, this is Catterall’s chance to right the wrong he feels he suffered 27 months ago.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 2 hours ago

Reliving Bernard Hopkins Creating History Against Jean Pascal

On Saturday, May 21, 2011, Bernard Hopkins created history at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as he defeated Jean Pascal to become the oldest fighter in boxing history to win a major world title, eclipsing the record set by George Foreman when he knocked out Michael Moorer.

Boxing News / Sporting News / 5 hours ago

Major addition to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing undercard: Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes set to fight

One of India's top boxers faces a a popular influencer on a fight card to remember. Here's all you need to know about Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes on the Jake Paul vs.

Jack Catterall News / BoxingNews.com / 9 minutes ago

Jack Catterall Outlines World Title Ambitions After Rematch With Josh Taylor

Jack Catterall has revealed his ambition is to win a world title and believes a victory over Josh Taylor on Saturday will set him on the right path. Catterall (28-1-0 13 KO) was denied the chance to become the super-lightweight undisputed world champion when he lost on a split decision to Taylor in their first fight in February 2022.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / 6 minutes ago

Josh Taylor Has His Career On The Line In Rematch With Jack Catterall

Josh Taylor faces Jack Catterall in their highly anticipated and long-awaited rematch on Saturday, and it’s the Scot with much more to lose in Leeds, England.

Boxing News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

India's Goyat to fight on Paul-Tyson undercard

The first international signee of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions will debut on the undercard of Paul's July 20 showdown with Mike Tyson, officials confirmed with ESPN on Tuesday.

Oleksandr Usyk News / BoxingNews.com / 12 hours ago

Usyk Becomes The Best P4P Fighter – ‘He’s The GOAT’

Oleksandr Usyk has become Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world. The Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win over Tyson Fury.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / 12 hours ago

Why Chael Sonnen-Anderson Silva Is A Bigger Freak Show Than Mike Tyson-Jake Paul

Over the weekend, it was confirmed that Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva have signed on the dotted line. This time, though, the former UFC fighters will compete in a boxing ring.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / 11 hours ago

3 Best Power Boxers Ever

Boxing is an interesting sport, where it combines speed and technique with raw power. Powerful fighters such as Rocky Marciano have made their living on destroying their opponents in the ring, knocking them out with their heavy fists.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Dice City Sports / May 20

Why Oleksandr Usyk’s Victory Goes Beyond Boxing

Ukrainians felt a great sense of national pride on Saturday, watching their fellow countryman, Oleksandr Usyk (22-0), become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Gervonta Davis News / Fights Around The World / 6 hours ago

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Frank Martin PPV Fight Card Announced

Stacked Card Marks Historic 100th Championship Fight Night at MGM Grand’s Legendary Venue in Sports Capital of the World LAS VEGAS – May 20, 2024 – A pair

MMA News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Silva, Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring

Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen will finish off their trilogy in a boxing ring

It’s taken 12 years, but fight fans are finally getting the third fight in the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen trilogy, though not in the form you might expect.

Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk epic raises demand for potential rematch

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Joe Rogan says Jake Paul should fear 'savage mode' Mike Tyson

At long last, Belal Muhammad gets his shot at a championship at UFC 304

Charles Oliveira on Colby Covington challenge: 'If it makes sense, why not'

Boxing News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Ex-UFC rivals Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen to box in Brazil

Former UFC fighters Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will renew their rivalry in the boxing ring next month. The 216-pound bout will consist of five two-minute rounds on June 15 in Sao Paulo in Silva's native Brazil.

Teofimo Lopez News / Fights Around The World / 23 minutes ago

Teofimo Lopez vs Steve Clagget Set For June 29 In Miami

“The Takeover” is heading to Miami. WBO & Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) returns to the ring after a dull fight with Jamaine Ortiz in February.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

Where Does Oleksandr Usyk Rank Among The Greats After Win Over Tyson Fury?

It’s been a few days since the historic ‘Ring of Fire’ event in Saudi Arabia, where Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a classic to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / 16 hours ago

Revisiting Sweet Pea’s Masterclass: Pernell Whitaker Dominates Azumah Nelson in Title Defence

On Saturday, May 19, 1990, at Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, one of the greatest defensive boxers in history, Pernell Whitaker successfully defended his WBC and IBF lightweight titles against the dangerous Ghanaian Azumah Nelson, winning by unanimous decision, with the judges scorecards reading 116-111, 115-113 and 116-114.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago