For seemingly forever, fans were interested in seeing how a matchup between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford would play out. Would Spence’s size and perpetual engine simply overwhelm the pound-for-pound star? Or could Crawford’s skills be counted upon to get the job done? (photo by Ryan Hafey) But while those were legitimate questions heading into their July 29th showdown, ...
A newly-crowned champion’s first title defense is always a special moment, but for Alexa Grasso, it’s a little more special than most. Mexico’s Grasso will face off against the woman she defeated to win the title, Valentina Shevchenko, in a huge flyweight title rematch on Mexican Independence Day on Saturday, September 16. It’s a huge occasion that will celebrate Mexican ...
Jermell Charlo believes that a potential win against Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 30 will carry more weight on boxing’s pound-for-pound list than Terence Crawford's recent victory over Errol Spence Jr. “Yeah, for sure [I'll be a better pound-for-pound fighter than Crawford if I beat Alvarez]. I think it definitely does. I'm already the undisputed [champion at super welterweight] and would ...
Zelfa Barrett looks likely to continue his quest for a world title on November 25th on the undercard of the Chantelle Cameron - Katie Taylor rematch in Dublin. Barrett (29-2, 16 KO’s) was heavily linked to an all British showdown with IBF super featherweight champion, Joe Cordina, but the Welshman’s decision to instead defend his title against Edward Vazquez in ...
Is this the coolest championship belt in UFC history? This special edition UFC championship belt, called “Tribe Belt No. 1,” was presented to UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso this week ahead of her title rematch with Valentina Shevchenko in Las Vegas. The event itself, Noche UFC, is a special UFC show to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, with Mexico’s Grasso ...
Pick It: World Champion Kenshiro Teraji vs. TBRB #3 Hekkie Budler (Monday, ESPN+, 5:00 AM EST) The best junior flyweight in the world will defend against one of the stalwart little men of the last decade, live from Japan…with breakfast. After a banner 2022, the 31-year old unified WBC/WBA beltholder Kenshiro (21-1, 13 KO) saw his hopes for further unification ...
David Morrell Jr. hasn't quite climbed all the way up the super middleweight ladder just yet but he’s certainly on his way. For the former amateur star, although he lacks in the experience department, he believes that he’s skillful enough to face the best of the best, including Canelo Alvarez. Following wins over Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, and Caleb ...
At times, even during the middle of a conversation, Danny Garcia stops what he’s doing and smiles. Some may view it as strange behavior but there’s a reason behind it. Garcia didn’t come from much. Sure he was the top-rated amateur back a few decades ago and of course, he walks around nowadays in fancy clothes while getting in and ...
Juan Francisco Estrada had a ringside seat for the attempted unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco last New Year’s Eve. The reigning lineal and WBC junior bantamweight champion hopes to participate in this year’s edition. BoxingScene.com has learned that talks are ongoing between the respective teams for Estrada and Ioka for a WBC/WBA championship clash. The bout would ...
A prominent representative involved in the entertainment complex in Saudi Arabia has advised boxing fans to disregard the latest gossip about possible fights in that region. Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, a governmental body tasked with expanding cultural offerings in Saudi Arabia, recently issued a terse, if opaque, notice about ongoing developments concerning major prizefights. ...