Boxing News
Anthony Joshua already eyeing trilogy bout with Andy Ruiz Jr.: 'We make for a good fight'
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2019
Anthony Joshua believes a trilogy fight between him and Andy Ruiz Jr. will happen. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Joshua and Ruiz Jr. will rematch in Saudi Arabia after their shocking fight in June. There, Ruiz Jr., who was filling in on short-notice, knocked out the then-undefeated heavyweight champion in the seventh round. The two were immediately booked for an immediate rematch where the Englishman is confident he will win this time by knockout.
Dana White confirms he will be working with Floyd Mayweather and that a deal is in place
Natasha Hooper - December 5, 2019
Dana White has confirmed speculation that a deal is in the works with Floyd Mayweather. Last month, rumours surfaced that the retired boxer would be making a cross-over into MMA. The undefeated 42-year old experienced an MMA clash first hand when he faced the UFC former two-division champion, Conor McGregor in a boxing bout. Mayweather won the 2017 bout by TKO and hasn’t fought since. However, last month he revealed that he has two fights planned for 2020 including a UFC cross-over bout. Rumours were bolstered as photos showed Mayweather sitting at a Basketball game accompanied by Dana White.
Anthony Joshua teases big changes ahead of Ruiz rematch
Tom Taylor - December 5, 2019
Anthony Joshua has always been a ferocious puncher. Ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr., though, the former heavyweight champion says he’s hitting harder than ever. Like a horse’s kick, if you’re a fan of metaphors.
VIDEO | Tyson Fury says he saved suicidal man by taking him on a three-mile run
Natasha Hooper - December 5, 2019
Tyson Fury took to social media to share a heartwarming story about how he stopped a man from committing suicide by taking him on a three-mile run. Fury has long been open about his own struggles with mental health. “The Gypsy King” has battled depression previously, which almost put an end to his fighting career and his life.
Purses revealed for Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua rematch
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2019
The purses for the massively anticipated rematch between heavyweight boxing stars Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua have been revealed, and as expected, they’re significant. According to the Daily Mail, Joshua will earn a whopping £66m payday for this fight. That’s a hefty $85.7M USD. Ruiz, meanwhile, will earn $10M — a far cry from the money he wanted, but still a big payout.
Report | KSI vs Logan Paul rematch did terrible PPV numbers
Natasha Hooper - December 3, 2019
The Youtube boxing showdown of KSI vs Logan Paul had the promotional powerhouse of Eddie Hearn and DAZN behind it. However, that wasn’t enough to bolster a UK following as the event received shocking UK PPV numbers. Approximately 12,000 people attended the KSI vs Logan Paul rematch that took place in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The October 9th fight was a rematch of the Youtuber’s 2018 fight which resulted in a draw. KSI won their second fight by a controversial split decision victory.
Canelo Alvarez not happy DAZN delayed Sergey Kovalev fight for UFC 244 BMF bout
Adam D Martin - December 1, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is not happy that streaming platform DAZN delayed the start to his recent match against Sergey Kovalev in order to wait for the UFC 244 BMF belt bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz to finish first. DAZN made the controversial decision to delay the Alvarez vs. Kovalev fight in order to wait for the result of Masvidal vs. Diaz. It was a decision that brought on plenty of criticism of DAZN, who was accused of pandering to the UFC despite Alvarez being arguably the most highly-paid and important figure in the world of combat sports right now.
Junior dos Santos wants MMA fight with Tyson Fury, then boxing match
Tom Taylor - November 29, 2019
If heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury makes a widely rumored jump to MMA, he’ll have a long list of fighters looking to welcome him to the cage. One of those fighters is former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. Dos Santos called for an MMA showdown with the boxer in a recent interview with MMA Fighting, also adding that he’d be happy to rematch Tyson Fury in boxing down the road.
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal shows off hand speed amid Canelo Alvarez talk
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2019
Jorge Masvidal continues to tease the possibility of a showdown with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez, releasing a video on social media of his insane hand speed. Masvidal has had the best year of his career in 2019, becoming a global sensation beyond the realms of even just the UFC and mixed martial arts. His wins over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz across the last nine months have really helped to take his star power to a whole new level, regardless of the controversy surrounding the encounter with Diaz.
Tito Ortiz willing to help Youtuber Logan Paul transition into MMA
Natasha Hooper - November 28, 2019
MMA legend Tito Ortiz is bridging the gap between sports and entertainment, as the 44-year old will reportedly help Youtube star Logan Paul transition into MMA. The 24-year old internet sensation has amassed over 20 million followers due to his video content and Impaulsive podcast. He has recently been dabbling in combat sports and faced his fellow Youtuber, KSI, in a boxing match in 2018. The fight resulted in a majority draw.
Deontay Wilder responds to critics following win over Luis Ortiz
Mike Pendleton - November 28, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is among the best in the boxing world — even MMA stars like Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson have taken notice of his incredible punching power — but the “Bronze Bomber” still has critics. Following his win over Luis Ortiz, the talk wasn’t just about how Wilder has some of the best punching power the boxing world has ever seen, but the criticism was that he didn’t look technical in the fight, and if he fought that way against Tyson Fury, Wilder would lose.
Canelo Alvarez says Floyd Mayweather won't fight him: 'He's gonna take on an MMA fighter'
Adam Martin - November 27, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez says that rival Floyd Mayweather won’t fight him again and he expects “Money” to fight an MMA fighter next instead. Alvarez and Mayweather first met back in September 2013, with Mayweather winning a majority decision in one of the closest fights of his legendary, undefeated career. It was the first loss of Alvarez’s career and he hasn’t lost a fight since them. Alvarez is arguably the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport right now and a rematch with Mayweather is a fight that interests many combat sports fans.
Deontay Wilder takes aim at Tyson Fury: ‘I'm going to end this man once and for all’
Mike Pendleton - November 27, 2019
Following his 7th-round knockout victory over Luis Ortiz this past weekend, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has shifted all focus to a former opponent of his, Tyson Fury. Fury and Wilder first met in late 2018. It appeared Fury would beat Wilder until the “Bronze Bomber” landed a huge punch to knock Fury down late in the 12th round. Yet in somewhat of a controversy, Fury was able to answer the referee’s count. The fight would end up going to a split draw, a result that many disagreed with.
Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder rematch official for February 22
Adam Martin - November 27, 2019
The highly-anticipated rematch between heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is official for February 22, 2020. ESPN’s Dan Rafael confirmed that the fight is officially set for the date of February 22. The location is not finalized yet, but ESPN reports that the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada is the leading candidate to host the bout.
Canelo Alvarez responds to Jorge Masvidal callout
Tom Taylor - November 27, 2019
Pound-for-pound boxing star Canelo Alvarez admits a potential fight with surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is alluring from a business standpoint, but not from a competitive standpoint. For that reason, the boxer is not especially interested in a cross-over fight with the UFC star — be in the boxing ring or the cage.
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch will be one of the greatest fights of all time, says George Foreman
Adam Martin - November 26, 2019
Boxing legend George Foreman believes that the upcoming rematch between heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will be one of the greatest fights of all time. Wilder and Fury fought in December 2018 to a split draw in one of the most memorable heavyweight boxing title fights in recent memory. Fury outboxed Wilder for the majority of the fight but Wilder landed a brutal late knockdown that nearly stole it for him. Instead, Fury rose from the dead and was able to edge out a draw in one of 2018’s best fights.
Tyson Fury eyes future bout with Brock Lesnar: 'I could flatten him in 30 seconds'
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
Tyson Fury is the current lineal heavyweight champion in the world of boxing, yet he is looking at competing in MMA. Fury has been training with Darren Till and has called out Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Now, he has shifted his attention to former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE superstar, Brock Lesnar. He believes that fight would pay well and a scrap he would win rather easily.
Jon Jones calls Deontay Wilder's power 'a gift from God'
Thomas Taylor - November 25, 2019
Deontay Wilder picked up yet another incredible knockout win over the weekend, flattening Luis Ortiz in the seventh round. The victory impressed fight fans far and wide — including reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones commented on Wilder’s incredible punching power on Instagram, after MMA journalist Blaine Henry compared the two fighters’ impressive wingspans on Twitter.