Boxing News
Jake Paul states Hasim Rahman Jr. showdown in jeopardy: "He's scared to fight me"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
According to Jake Paul, his showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. might not happen after all. ‘The Problem Child’ was set to face Tommy Fury next month at Madison Square Garden. However, ‘TNT’ was pulled from the fight due to issues gaining entry to the country. As a result, the YouTuber-turned-boxer gave a timer on the fight happening.
Tyson Fury willing to come out of retirement and fight Anthony Joshua if two conditions are met
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
Tyson Fury has revealed the conditions behind him potentially returning to finally take on rival Anthony Joshua. For years now we’ve all been waiting to see whether or not Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally settle the score in the boxing ring. They came particularly close to booking it last summer, only for Deontay Wilder to intervene and force Tyson’s hand by pushing for a trilogy fight in court.
Eddie Hearn puzzled by Oscar De La Hoya's criticism of Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol booking: "I don't want to sit there & watch a mismatch"
Fernando Quiles - July 10, 2022
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has fired back at Oscar De La Hoya over recent criticism. During an interview with MMAFighting, De La Hoya claimed Hearn put Canelo Alvarez in a lose-lose situation by booking him against Dmitry Bivol. Canelo lost the fight in a bid for the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Watch the heated sparring session that spawned Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
Jake Paul will take a step up in competition on Saturday August 6th when he takes on Hasim Rahman Jr. at Madison Square Garden. Paul (5-0, 4 KOs) has not competed since December of 2021, where he knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in devastating fashion at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida. ‘The Problem Child’ was initially expected to face Tommy Fury in his return at MSG, but that bout fell apart for multiple reasons (see more on that here).
Tommy Fury issues statement on withdrawal of Jake Paul fight: "I want to clarify that I will fight in a neutral country that both parties can enter”
Josh Evanoff - July 6, 2022
Tommy Fury has explained his withdrawal from his showdown with Jake Paul. ‘TNT’ and ‘The Problem Child’ were set to face off this August at Madison Square Garden on Showtime pay-per-view. The fight was a re-booking of their failed December 2021 showdown. That outing was canceled due to a Fury injury.
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury off, YouTuber reportedly set to fight pro boxer Hasim Rahman Jr. in August
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2022
Jake Paul will no longer be fighting Tommy Fury. Paul and Fury were set to fight last December but the Brit got hurt and was forced out of the bout. The two were then rebooked for August 6 at Madison Square Garden but recently Fury was denied entry into the U.S.. Now, it appears Paul has replaced Fury with pro boxer Hasim Rahman Jr., the news was first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix.
Jake Paul says he's moving on from Tommy Fury fight due to VISA issues
Josh Evanoff - June 30, 2022
Jake Paul is seemingly moving on from his booking with Tommy Fury for August. ‘The Problem Child’ was set to face ‘TNT’ this August at Madison Square Garden in New York. This is the second time that they’ve been booked. The first bout was set for December 2021 but was canceled due to Fury pulling out.
Canelo Alvarez reacts after former teammate Ryan Garcia picks GGG to win upcoming trilogy fight: “You’ve accomplished nothing”
Susan Cox - June 30, 2022
Canelo Alvarez is reacting after his former teammate Ryan Garcia picked GGG to win the upcoming boxing trilogy fight. It will be Canelo Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin on September 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jake Paul slams Tommy Fury for being denied entry into the U.S.: "Admit ur a scared little b***h"
Cole Shelton - June 28, 2022
Jake Paul has ripped Tommy Fury for being denied entry into the United States. Paul and Fury were supposed to have a press conference in New York on Wednesday to promote their August 6 fight. The fight is one that was supposed to happen last December but Fury had to pull out due to an injury and now the Brit was denied entry into the U.S. which has put their fight in jeopardy.
Tommy Fury denied entry to the U.S. due to his family’s ties to crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Susan Cox - June 28, 2022
Tommy Fury has been denied entry into the U.S. due to his family’s ties to crime boss Daniel Kinahan. Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan is accused of running a massive drug and firearms trafficking operation in Europe. Kinahan is said to be on the run from the law and wanted posters have been posted in the U.S. asking the public for any information concerning his whereabouts.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou responds to chicken taunts from Tyson Fury: “You’re still my priority. I’m coming for all of the smoke”
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2022
Francis Ngannou has responded to a challenge from Tyson Fury for a showdown at Wembley Stadium later this year. While both men are currently inactive, Fury as a result of his supposed retirement and Ngannou due to injury, they both still seem to be pretty keen on getting a mixed rules fight in the diary. Ever since his win over Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury has made it clear that squaring off with Francis Ngannou is just as much of a priority for him as an undisputed heavyweight championship showdown would be.
UFC President Dana White shoots down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch: "He will return in the cage"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2022
UFC president Dana White isn’t interested in Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather 2. In August 2017, fans were treated to a crossover superfight at the T-Mobile Arena. After a long press tour and build-up, Conor McGregor clashed with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring.
Jake Paul ups the ante for bet with Tyson Fury, Fury accepts for $1 million
Fernando Quiles - June 26, 2022
Jake Paul has called on a bigger wager for his bet with Tyson Fury and “The Gypsy King” has responded. Paul and Tommy Fury are scheduled to collide on Aug. 6. The bout will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be contested in the cruiserweight division.
Chael Sonnen pleas with "Fight Gods" to have Tommy Fury pull out, and Jake Paul face Tyron Woodley: "I'd laugh and laugh"
Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2022
Chael Sonnen wants to see Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 3, mainly because he believes it would be funny. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since his December 2021 rematch with ‘The Chosen One’. While their first outing in August 2021 ended in a controversial split decision, there was no mystery for the second fight. Paul viciously knocked out Woodley in round six.
Jake Paul says Tommy Fury is the "toughest test" of his career but plans to "expose" the Brit
Cole Shelton - June 23, 2022
Jake Paul says he is taking a legit risk by fighting a real boxer when he faces Tommy Fury on August 6 in Madison Square Garden. Paul and Fury are set to meet in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view in a highly-anticipated grudge match. The two are undefeated boxers and are massive on social media while the stakes are high as the loser’s career will take a big hit which is why Paul says this is such a big risk.
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather reportedly in discussions for potential rematch
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor may share the boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather again soon. According to a report from FightHype, there are discussions ongoing for a rematch between the two megastars. The report comes following McGregor putting up an intriguing post on Instagram earlier today. The post showed a shot of their first fight, with a simple caption.
Tommy Fury confirms he's fighting Jake Paul on August 6th at MSG: "The fight is on"
Josh Evanoff - June 22, 2022
It seems that Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will fight in August after all. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘TNT’ were set to square off in a pay-per-view headliner last December. However, weeks before the matchup was set to go down, Fury pulled out citing a broken rib. In turn, Paul faced Tyron Woodley in a rematch of their fight from August 2021.
Jake Paul rips Tommy Fury for allegedly pulling out of fight, 'TNT' responds
Cole Shelton - June 22, 2022
Jake Paul is accusing Tommy Fury of backing out of their fight again. Paul and Fury were supposed to fight last August but just a few weeks before the event, the Brit was forced out of the bout due to an injury. Paul ended up knocking out Tyron Woodley while Fury picked up a win a few months later.