Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, the reigning IBF welterweight champion, faced Karen Chukhadzhian in what was meant to be a showcase of boxing skill on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. With a professional record of 33 wins (29 by knockout) and no losses, Ennis stepped into the ring with high expectations. However, his
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Ike Ibeabuchi, a former heavyweight star who vanished from the boxing landscape for nearly 25 years, is making headlines once again. Scheduled to fight on December 24 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Ibeabuchi will step into the ring against Ayman Farouk Abbas, a 47-year-old boxer with a lackluster record of 4-10-1. The stakes may not seem
Joseph Parker, the former WBO heavyweight champion, is making waves in the boxing world as he throws his name into the hat for a challenge against IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. After rejuvenating his career with a string of impressive victories, including notable wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, Parker is eager to capitalize
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, recently stirred a whirlwind of concern with a disconcerting tweet revealing his contemplation of mortality in the ring. “I would rather die in the ring,” he stated, expressing a profound desire for his end to occur during the thrilling chaos of a boxing match rather than in the
Tonight at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, the spotlight is set to shine on two formidable light welterweights, Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis. This matchup, regarded as a neck-and-neck contest, poses vital implications for both fighters, making it a must-watch event for boxing enthusiasts. The fight will be streamed live on DAZN, starting at
The landscape of heavyweight boxing is fraught with opinion, speculation, and unfulfilled promises, particularly when it comes to the future of British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua. Following a devastating knockout by Daniel Dubois—a defeat that raised serious questions about Joshua’s viability as a top contender—his promoter Eddie Hearn confidently declared that Joshua is “in a
Oscar De La Hoya is stirring excitement in the boxing world with the prospect of a match between his young star, Vergil Ortiz Jr., and former champion Errol Spence Jr. De La Hoya recently shared his vision through social media, suggesting that the highly anticipated showdown could take place at the iconic Cowboy Stadium in
In the world of sports, stories of camaraderie and compassion often go unnoticed, overshadowed by the competition and rivalry inherent in the arena. However, a poignant narrative has emerged following the tragic motorcycle accident that took the life of Kevin Mitchell’s younger brother. The former two-time lightweight title challenger shared a touching account of how
In the world of boxing, the aftermath of high-stakes matches often generates heated discussions among fans, commentators, and former champions alike. The recent light-heavyweight clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is no exception. Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. weighed in on the fight, expressing his strong disagreement with the judges’ scorecard that favored Beterbiev
In the world of boxing, few things leave a lasting impression quite like a knockout. The term “he hit like he had bricks in his gloves” succinctly captures this phenomenon, and it brings to mind the legendary bout between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran in 1980. Recently, British heavyweight Fabio Wardley has reinforced this