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- ‘New Deontay Wilder’ Joshua Edwards in KO1, Melikuziev winsComparisons to Deontay Wilder emerged again as Joshua Edwards made it to 2-0 with a first-round knockout. Edwards, who appeared at the 2024 Olympics without securing a medal, looks tailor-made for the professional ranks. “The Rocket,” hailing from Houston, Texas, made it two stoppages from two wins as he secured… Read more »
- Imane Khelif told to prove female status to competeImane Khelif has to prove she’s female before World Boxing will allow the Olympic champion to compete in events until the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The 26-year-old, who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 under a storm of publicity over gender rules, faces expulsion from competitions… Read more »
- Khan warns Eubank Jr: Brits can’t beat CaneloAmir Khan has warned Chris Eubank Jr. in an interview with World Boxing News that he faces an uphill battle to beat Canelo Alvarez. Eubank Jr. will earn the chance to face Canelo in May 2026 if he can repeat his April triumph over Conor Benn this fall in the… Read more »
- Members join World Boxing for 106 total countriesWorld Boxing’s has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, to take its total to 106 countries. The latest cohort of countries to join World Boxing features some of the most famous and successful countries in Olympic-style boxing and includes… Read more »
- Jermall Charlo accuses Canelo of ‘microdosing’ PEDsJermall Charlo may have ended any hopes of ever facing Canelo Alvarez after making a stunning claim against the Mexican. The super middleweight contender, who returns this weekend against Thomas LaManna, targeted Canelo and others with the performance enhancing drug brush. Charlo was due to battle Canelo in 2023 but… Read more »
- Canelo trainer questioned after fourth drug test failCanelo Alvarez’s trainer, Eddy Reynoso, has come under fire from Oscar De La Hoya after Jaime Munguia failed a drug test. De La Hoya reacted to the news that Munguia tested positive in the wake of his revenge win over Bruno Surace. VADA reported the test to Munguia, who reacted… Read more »
- Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr PPV available for $59.99The Jake Paul vs. Chavez Jr. PPV will set purchasers back a cool $60 ahead of the DAZN-streamed fight on June 28. Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and DAZN revealed he price point this week as the event is now available for pre-order one month early. YouTuber Paul steps up in… Read more »
- Floyd Mayweather $100m lawsuit target cuts staffThe media source at the center of a Floyd Mayweather lawsuit has begun cutting staff in line with the massive changes to online search. Business Insider, named by the boxing legend in a legal pursuit of $100 million compensation for defamation, aims to cut 21% of staff immediately. New York… Read more »
- Caleb Plant ‘a complete fighter’ at 32Caleb Plant says his experiences and setbacks have molded him into a complete fighter at 32 years of age. ‘Sweet Hands’ returns to action this Saturday night, having suffered his only two defeats from 25 bouts in his last four outings. Plant has doubters lining up to say his career… Read more »
- Deontay Wilder tipped to beat Anthony JoshuaHeavyweight Mihai Nistor tells WBN that Deontay Wilder can return to the top of the sport and take out rival Anthony Joshua. The undefeated Romanian, 8-0, 8 KOs, was the first boxer ever to stop Joshua when they fought in the amateurs fourteen years ago. He says Wilder still has… Read more »
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