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- Marco Romero following Usyk exampleMarco “El Tiburon” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) is preparing for his first professional fight at home in Olathe, Kansas, on September 6. His living legend manager and head trainer, John Brown, has advised Romero to observe future Hall of Famer Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) as a perfect example for… Read more »
- What if Moses Itauma Loses?OPINION | In the build-up to Riyadh’s latest blockbuster, the question on everyone’s lips seems to be how good Moses Itauma will look against Dillian Whyte. Barely any are daring to ask the uncomfortable question: what if he loses? The 20-year-old prodigy, billed as one of the best prospects in… Read more »
- Top-Ranked heavyweight expected to fight twice in three weeksMichael Hunter’s heavyweight future is mired in chaos after two rival promoters confirmed bouts for the 37-year-old just three weeks apart. Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh struck first, locking in Hunter to face Jarrell Miller on September 11 as part of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight week in Las Vegas.… Read more »
- Adrien Broner admits he’s broke as Don King confirms ring returnAdrien Broner has made a startling admission about his finances just hours after promoter Don King confirmed the former four-weight champion will return to the ring on October 4 in Miami. Broner, who lost his last fight to Blair Cobbs, took to social media with an unfiltered message on his… Read more »
- The Exploitation of Chris Eubank Jr.OPINION | Chris Eubank Jr puts his health on the line for the sake of a payday for the second time in the same year. In a move that echoes the dangerous circumstances of their first fight, the Brighton man has agreed to face Conor Benn in a rematch this… Read more »
- Itauma vs Whyte Running Order | Ring Walk Times | TV infoWorld Boxing News provides all the information needed ahead of Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The fight week build-up to Itauma vs Whyte continues in Riyadh ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight main event at the ANB Arena. Itauma vs Whyte: Full Card Heavyweight prospect Itauma, 12-0… Read more »
- Yudai forced to post video to prove Ginjiro Shigeoka is consciousWorld Boxing News can reveal that Ginjiro Shigeoka is awake and responsive despite recent online news reports claiming he remains in an unconscious state following a serious head injury. His brother, fellow world boxing champion Yudai Shigeoka, moved to set the record straight by posting a touching update and video… Read more »
- Joseph Parker set for title defense against Itauma or WhyteJoseph Parker will defend the WBO heavyweight title, or at minimum his interim version, against the winner of this weekend’s clash between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte. The New Zealand star stands on the verge of elevation to full champion status if Oleksandr Usyk vacates the belt due to mandatory… Read more »
- WBA continues to bamboozle with four heavyweight championsThe World Boxing Association has once again come under fire for its continued glut of world title belts after confirming it now has four heavyweight champions at the same time. Despite promising in recent years to reduce the number of straps per division, the WBA has tripled down on its… Read more »
- Siar Ozgul almost lost his life, now he wants boxing redemptionBritish-based Turkish boxer Siar Ozgul says his five consecutive defeats before stepping away from the sport were down to problems far removed from the ring. A former Southern Area Champion and once an unbeaten 13-0 contender in 2017, Ozgul admits his career went into freefall after a life-changing incident nearly… Read more »
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