MAKE no mistake, while Josh Padley knew that he was being brought in as a perceived fall guy for unbeaten Portsmouth banger Mark Chamberlain, the little-known 28-year-old, an electrician by trade, was not coming to the Wembley Edition opener as canon fodder. Sparking an upset victory, as Chamberlain’s so-called “biggest fan”, Turki Al-Alshikh, watched on,…
WHETHER he agrees on a rematch or sails off in a different direction, Daniel Dubois’ crunching fifth-round KO of Anthony Joshua has certainly left the 27-year-old in a significantly stronger position. Dubois’ win has seen him climb up the Boxing News rankings from sixth spot to third in our world top 10. Only two men…
Emanuel Navarrete overwhelmed Oscar Valdez during their rematch Saturday night. An accurate, aggressive Navarrete impressed in his return to the 130-pound division by battering Valdez to this head and body in the main event of a 10-fight card at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Navarrete dropped Valdez during the first, fourth and sixth rounds and became…
Promoter Eddie Hearn named Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, and Devin Haney as targets for newly crowned IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 7 KOs) to fight next following his 12-round split decision victory over undefeated champion Liam Paro (25-1, 15 KOs) last Saturday night at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, in San Juan, Puerto Rico….
Rafael Espinoza says he’s open to fighting WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete following his sixth-round technical knockout victory over Robeisy Ramirez in their rematch last Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Navarrete might be too big of a puncher for lanky Rafael Espinoza to deal with if he were to move…
Richardson Hitchins must win tonight against IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro to bring excitement and charisma to the 140-lb division. A Must-win For Entertainment Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) has the Shakur-esque fighting style but with a lot more power, aggression, and less running. He’s what the light welterweight division needs to bring back some…
Terence Crawford says there’s a possibility that he could fight Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in the future when he moves up to 154. Crawford, who holds the WBA junior middleweight title, points out that ‘Boots’ “turned down” a fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. to move up to 154. Bud’s Condition Crawford’s comment about Ennis (33-0, 29…
Terence Crawford says he’s not “chasing” Canelo Alvarez, as many people believe that this is the reason he’s been campaigning for that fight. The four-division world champion Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) states he sees Canelo as the “most accomplished fighter” next to himself and would like to face him. Not Chasing, Challenging Crawford should be…
Terence Crawford was photographed standing next to undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, looking almost the same size as the four-belt 175-lb champion. In between fights, Crawford looks enormous in size, and it’s clear that he’s 1000% ready to take on the big dogs at 168 and 175. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh shouldn’t limit himself…
BF Super Lightweight champion Liam Paro (25-1, 15 KOs) lost a split decision to IBF North American, WBC Silver, and WBO NABO champion Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 7 kOs) on Saturday night at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico. In the first three rounds, Paro out-landed Hitchins. A right cross hit Hitchins in the…
