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Catching Up With Prospect Chucky Barrera

BoxingJuly 4, 2023

Catching Up With Prospect Chucky Barrera

One year ago, Daniel “Chucky” Barrera was preparing for his pro debut. It couldn’t have gone much better. The super flyweight prospect scored a third-round knockout....

WorldwideJuly 2, 2023

Random Sunday Read: Two Irregular Stories From The World Of Boxing

With boxing being global, and contested at a variety of skill levels, there may be some stories from certain parts of the world that get missed...

BoxingJuly 2, 2023

Jared Anderson Decisions Charles Martin

It was a series of firsts for American heavyweight Jared Anderson. Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) failed to secure a knockout for the first time as a...

BoxingJuly 1, 2023

WWE Money In the Bank Results

Money in the Bank was a masochistic spot-fest, and I loved it! The gimmick match for which the WWE’s entire premium live event is built around...

Fight Recap: Savannah Marshall Becomes Undisputed Champion

NewsJuly 1, 2023

Fight Recap: Savannah Marshall Becomes Undisputed Champion

Franchon Crews-Dezurn put her many talents on display Saturday in Manchester, England. She walked out in a ring costume of her design. She sang the ‘Star-Spangled...

WorldwideJune 30, 2023

The Unattached Fighter

There was always one or two at every Golden Gloves. You’d see them in the early rounds, never in the finals. They arrived alone at whatever...

Canelo Alvarez v Jermell Charlo ON, For Sept 30 in Las Vegas

BoxingJune 30, 2023

Canelo Alvarez v Jermell Charlo ON, For Sept 30 in Las Vegas

Maybe you thought Canelo Alvarez would look for softer touches, being that he had his home coming fete in Mexico, and he’s 32, and he’s been...

When Is Next Jared Anderson Fight? Saturday, in Toledo, Ohio

WorldwideJune 29, 2023

When Is Next Jared Anderson Fight? Saturday, in Toledo, Ohio

Jared Anderson, born and raised in Toledo, will fight former world champion “Prince” Charles Martin on Saturday evening at the Huntington Center in his home state...

Eddie Hearn: DAZN Is Fine With Losing Canelo

WorldwideJune 28, 2023

Eddie Hearn: DAZN Is Fine With Losing Canelo

Canelo Alvarez’s turbulent relationship with DAZN may be done for good after the Mexican star inked a three-fight deal with Premier Boxing Champions in recent days,...

WorldwideJune 28, 2023

Felix Verdejo Murder Case Update

Felix Verdejo, Puerto Rico’s former rising star, is standing trial for the murder of his former girlfriend, Keishla Rodriguez, and her unborn child. On April 30,...

NYF Archival Hit: “Facing Ali: 15 Fighters / 15 Stories”

WorldwideJune 27, 2023

NYF Archival Hit: “Facing Ali: 15 Fighters / 15 Stories”

By the turn of the century, Stephen Brunt was a well-established, well-regarded sports columnist with a loyal readership at The Globe and Mail, a newspaper he...

Savannah Marshall Gets Another Chance At Crown, Vs Franchon

WorldwideJune 27, 2023

Savannah Marshall Gets Another Chance At Crown, Vs Franchon

Savannah Marshall is days away from another shot at a world title, this time against undisputed super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The 32-year-old Marshall (12-1, 10...

Who Won The Weekend: Sizzling Summer Start

BoxingJune 26, 2023

Who Won The Weekend: Sizzling Summer Start

The final boxing weekend in June is in the books. Before we look ahead to one of the hottest July boxing calendars in several years, the...

There Was Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Now Smokin’ Jake Paul

WorldwideJune 26, 2023

There Was Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Now Smokin’ Jake Paul

Jake Paul is set to fight MMAer Nate Diaz, repping rugged Stockton, CA, on August 9. Looks like the social media kingpin isn’t sweating the assignment that much…as...

Fight Results: Ioka Defeats Franco in Rematch

BoxingJune 24, 2023

Fight Results: Ioka Defeats Franco in Rematch

In their second fight in six months, Kazuto Ioka of Japan (30-2-1, 15 KOs) seng Joshua Franco of San Antonio, Texas (18-2-3, 8 KOs) home from...

Adam Kownacki Has Slimmer Body, Fury’s Trainer

WorldwideJune 23, 2023

Adam Kownacki Has Slimmer Body, Fury’s Trainer

Adam Kownacki looked skinny when he took off his shirt at the Thursday presser ahead of his Saturday battle versus Juiseppe Cusumano at the Madison Square...

Should Chocolatito Try For Title in Fifth Weight Class

WorldwideJune 23, 2023

Should Chocolatito Try For Title in Fifth Weight Class

Pondering Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez, and thinking whether fair or unfair, the finale of a fighter’s career can sometimes be the lasting image that stays with fans....

WorldwideJune 22, 2023

Canelo Alvarez Announces PBC Deal

Canelo Alvarez in an Instagram post announced “done deal” for a September fight, no date specified, along with the Premier Boxing Champions text logo. Alvarez has...

Trainer Bob Santos Thinks Best J Roc Doesn’t Beat Adames

WorldwideJune 22, 2023

Trainer Bob Santos Thinks Best J Roc Doesn’t Beat Adames

Bless Bob Santos, he very quickly in the conversation reminded me why I like him. Teofimo Lopez proved me wrong against Josh Taylor, the Cali native...

Berlanga Looking To Beat The Sh*T Out Of Quigley

New YorkJune 22, 2023

Berlanga Looking To Beat The Sh*T Out Of Quigley

Edgar Berlanga is back in the ring on Saturday, after a lengthy layoff. His new promoter, Eddie Hearn, put together a comeback bout which unfolds at...