Boxing News
Frank Mir issues bold win-or-lose prediction for boxing match with Antonio Tarver: “He’s leaving on a stretcher”
Adam D Martin - March 19, 2021
Frank Mir issued a bold win-or-lose prediction for his upcoming boxing match with Antonio Tarver, saying that “he’s leaving on a stretcher.” Mir makes his professional boxing debut on April 17 on the undercard of the Triller boxing PPV featuring Jake Paul and Ben Askren in the main event. The former UFC heavyweight champion will take on Tarver, the former boxing great who will be returning from a six-year layoff to take on Mir. It’s a big fight between the former UFC champion and the former boxing world champion, and now Mir is issuing a bold prediction about what will happen.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders reportedly set for AT&T Stadium with full capacity
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2021
While the UFC is set to return to the olden days of hosting events with full capacity crowds, boxing is now following suit with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders. Set to take place on May 8, we had yet to know exactly where the match was going down. Well, as of Thursday, The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger revealed that the super middleweight title tilt will be happening in Arlington, Texas at none other than AT&T Stadium – the same stadium where the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys play their home games.
Mike Tyson says he will fight again in May, plans to "go all out" this time around
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2021
Mike Tyson says he will make his return to the ring on Memorial Day weekend in May. Tyson returned for an exhibition bout in November and fought Roy Jones Jr. to a draw. Since the fight, the former heavyweight champ has hinted at a return to the ring and revealed he will fight either May 29 or 31 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The 29th is a Saturday, while the 31st is a Monday, which is a holiday.
Justin Bieber, Ice Cube and more to perform at Triller’s ‘Ben Askren vs. Jake Paul event
Harry Kettle - March 18, 2021
Justin Bieber and Ice Cube are amongst the names scheduled to perform at the Ben Askren vs. Jake Paul event on Triller next month. The boxing showdown between the YouTuber and MMA star has been gaining a lot of traction in recent months and now, it appears as if the four-hour spectacle is being turned into quite the concert.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua betting odds released for upcoming heavyweight boxing match
Adam Martin - March 15, 2021
Boxing star Tyson Fury has opened as the betting favorite to defeat Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight boxing match set for later this year. It was officially announced on Monday that Fury and Joshua have officially signed a two-fight contract to fight each other this summer and then have a rematch at the end of the year. The heavyweight boxing championship will be unified in this massive fight between two of the biggest superstar boxers. With the Fury vs. Joshua fight now official, the sportsbooks have opened up the betting odds for this huge heavyweight title fight. Take a look at the opening odds for the Fury vs. Joshua matchup below (via BetOnline).
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua officially sign contract for two boxing matches
Adam D Martin - March 15, 2021
Heavyweight boxing superstars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have officially signed a contract for two boxing matches between the rivals. ESPN’s Mark Kriegel confirmed with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn that both Fury and Joshua have put pen to paper for two boxing matches. There are still more details that need to be ironed out, such as the location and venue, but today’s news that both boxers have signed off on the fight puts the matchup one step closer to becoming a reality.
Mike Tyson reacts to the passing of boxing legend Marvin Hagler
Adam Martin - March 14, 2021
Mike Tyson reacted to the passing of boxing legend Marvin Hagler, who he praised as “one of the best warriors in the sport.” Tyson is one of the biggest superstars in the world of boxing and one of the fighters he grew up watching was Hagler, the former middleweight boxing champ. On Saturday, Hagler’s family revealed that the legend had passed away at age 66. Taking to his social media after hearing about the passing of Hagler, Tyson praised Hagler as “one of the best warriors of the sport” and expressed his condolences to the family of the boxing great.
'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler passes away at age 66
Chris Taylor - March 13, 2021
Boxing legend ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has passed away at the age of 66, this according to his wife Kay G. Hagler. The middleweight southpaw, Hagler (62-3-2), was the undisputed champion between 1980 and 1987. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame following his retirement in 1988.
Tyson Fury says Deontay Wilder trilogy "might be next" as talks with Anthony Joshua stall
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2021
Tyson Fury may be fighting Deontay Wilder instead of Anthony Joshua next time out. After Fury TKO’d Wilder in February of 2020 in their highly anticipated rematch, many fans wanted to see the Anthony Joshua fight. It would unify the heavyweight division and prove who is the best heavyweight. However, Wilder was campaigning for the trilogy, but recently, talks between Fury and Joshua seemed to progress.
Jake Paul reacts to Dana White's planned $1M bet on Ben Askren
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2021
UFC President Dana White plans to bet $1 million on Ben Askren beating Jake Paul this April—and now, Paul has responded. Askren and Paul will collide in an eight-round boxing match in Atlanta, Georgia on April 17. Heading into the matchup, there’s widespread debate as to who will come out on top.
Mike Tyson says Derrick Lewis vs. Curtis Blaydes was the "Fight of the Year"
Adam Martin - March 10, 2021
Boxing legend Mike Tyson says Derrick Lewis vs. Curtis Blaydes was the “Fight of the Year” and praised Lewis for his massive knockout power. Lewis picked up one of the biggest upset wins of 2021 when he KOed Blaydes with a nasty uppercut in the main event of UFC Vegas 19. Lewis was a +350 betting underdog heading into the fight and he shocked the world when he caught Blaydes right on the chin after a sloppy takedown shot. Lewis is one of the best heavyweights in the sport, not to mention one of MMA’s best personalities, so it’s not surprising he has caught the attention of Tyson. From one KO artist to another, there seems to be a lot of mutual appreciation here.
Ben Askren teams up with Freddie Roach: Beating Jake Paul "ain’t gonna be that hard"
Tom Taylor - March 10, 2021
Ben Askren has enlisted the help of legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach ahead of his anticipated showdown with YouTube celebrity Jake Paul. Askren, the former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight titleholder, will meet Paul in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17. The bout will air on pay-per-view at a price of $49.99.
Roy Jones Jr. challenges Anderson Silva to "dream" boxing match
Adam Martin - March 5, 2021
Roy Jones Jr. called for a “dream” boxing match against former UFC superstar Anderson Silva and broke down how the potential fight would go. Jones and Silva have been connected to a fight for many years, but the fight was never possible because UFC president Dana White would not let Silva out of his UFC contract to do boxing. White also said he would refuse to promote a boxing matchup between the two. Now that the 45-year-old Silva has been released for the UFC, he’s able to sign with any promoter, whether it be in MMA or boxing. If he’s open to going back to the boxing ring, where he previously competed last in 2015, then the 52-year-old Jones is all over it.
Jake Paul trashes "old hater" Canelo Alvarez for kicking fans out of the ring
Tom Taylor - March 3, 2021
Jake Paul has some choice words for Canelo Alvarez after the Mexican boxing star kicked some fans out of the ring after his fight last weekend. Canelo returned to action on Saturday night, where he picked up a decisive stoppage win over the grossly outmatched Avni Yildirim.
Video | Ben Askren drops new sparring footage ahead of Jake Paul boxing match
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2021
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren has shared some new sparring footage ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul. Askren, who previously held welterweight gold in Bellator and ONE Championship, will meet the YouTube star Paul in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17.
Jorge Masvidal weighs in on potential Canelo Alvarez matchup: "My chances are limited but I'd be a dog"
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal was part of the Spanish-language broadcast team for last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim boxing match. Speaking to IFL TV after Canelo decimated Yildirim, Masvidal heaped praise on the boxer, expressing his belief that the Mexican has few viable challenges left.
Pros react after Canelo Alvarez TKO's Avni Yildirim in Round 3
Chris Taylor - February 27, 2021
Canelo Alvarez put his WBA and WBC super middleweight world titles on the line this evening when he squared off with Avni Yildirim. Canelo (55-1-2) was making a quick turnaround this evening, this after fighting and defeating Callum Smith in a super middleweight bout this past December. Prior to defeating Smith by unanimous decision in San Antonio, Canelo Alvarez was coming off an eleventh round knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev.
Canelo Alvarez TKO's Avni Yildirim (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 27, 2021
Canelo Alvarez puts his WBA and WBC super middleweight world titles on the line this evening against Turkish standout Avni Yildirim. Canelo (54-1-2) will be making a quick turnaround, this after fighting and defeating Callum Smith in a super middleweight bout this past December. Prior to defeating Smith by unanimous decision in San Antonio, Canelo Alvarez was coming off an eleventh round knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev.