BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Promoter Eddie Hearn recently expressed his disappointment in WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.’s team for rejecting an offer of over $1 million for a unification fight against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Hearn did not disclose the details of the offer for Boots Ennis, leaving the public to speculate about the specifics.
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BY BOXING HIT STAFF- William Zepeda’s decision to follow in the footsteps of Shakur Stevenson and other heavyweights by taking his next fight to Saudi Arabia for a big payday is a questionable one. While it is understandable that Zepeda would want to cash in on the opportunity to fight George Kambosos Jr. or Tevin
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent comments made by Canelo Alvarez regarding David Benavidez’s weight class and potential matchups have sparked a conversation about weight bullying in boxing. Alvarez suggests that Benavidez’s decision to fight at 168 instead of his natural weight class of 175 makes him a weight bully. This raises concerns about the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn recently revealed that his team has made three unsuccessful offers to WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr’s camp for a potential unification fight against IBF champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Hearn expressed frustration, suggesting that Team Norman may be misguided or simply using Ennis’ name as leverage in
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Shakur Stevenson is set to receive a whopping $5 million guaranteed purse for his upcoming title defense against Joe Cordina. This amount has sparked outrage among fans, who believe that the level of competition and Stevenson’s recent performances do not warrant such a large payday. Joe Cordina, Stevenson’s opponent, is coming
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The World Boxing Organization has made a bold move by ordering WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora to face interim champion Terence Crawford. With Fundora boasting a record of 21-1-1 with 13 knockouts, and Crawford holding a spotless record of 41-0 with 31 KOs, this matchup has the potential to be
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- US fans and UK fans are divided in their opinions regarding the October 12th Riyadh Season boxing card featuring Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. While US fans find the undercard underwhelming, UK fans see value in domestic matchups. The undercard, according to American viewers, is lacking in excitement and consists of
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- As Dmitry Bivol gears up for his upcoming fight against Artur Beterbiev, he faces a significant challenge in terms of power. With a record of 23-0 and 12 KOs, Bivol is known as a finesse fighter lacking the knockout power that his opponent possesses. In order to secure a victory over
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Nikita Tszyu showcased his dominance in the boxing world once again as he secured his 10th consecutive victory by defeating Koen Mazoudier in an intense battle in Sydney. While the fight started off slow, with Mazoudier showing some promise in the opening round, Tszyu quickly took control and unleashed a flurry
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Terence Crawford recently voiced his desire to fight Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds in order to showcase his greatness to the world. However, the perception among fans is that Crawford’s motivation is more about greed and securing a large payday before retiring from the sport. Fans view Crawford, at 36 years
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a recent interview, promoter Eddie Hearn discussed the possibility of Devin Haney facing IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro in a potential unification match on December 7th. Hearn suggested that Haney, being the WBC ‘Champion in Recess’ at 140, could consider this fight as a unification bout, even though he
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Caleb Plant seems to take Trevor McCumby’s decision to take a jump up in competition to face him personally. McCumby, with a record of 28-0, clearly believes he can beat Plant, who has lost two out of his last three fights and hasn’t been active for a year and a half.
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Promoter Eddie Hearn is currently working on putting together a deal for IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro to defend his title against Devin Haney on December 7th in Australia. This matchup has the potential to be an exciting one, as it will provide Haney with an opportunity to bounce back
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The belief that Anthony Joshua’s career will be “totally back” if he knocks out IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is a flawed viewpoint. Dubois is not the ultimate measure of Joshua’s return to form, especially considering the underwhelming competition he has faced in the recent past. Beating Dubois does not guarantee
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Trainer Brian Norman Sr. has expressed confidence that a deal is on the horizon for a welterweight unification fight between his son, Brian Norman Jr., and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Scheduled for November 9th in Ennis’s hometown of Philadelphia, the match has generated substantial buzz within the boxing community. Brian Norman Jr.,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Oliver McCall, a heavyweight warrior from the rough streets of Chicago, has had an impressive boxing career with a record of 59-14-2 (38 KO) from 1985 to 2019. Despite facing tough opponents like Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Mike Tyson, McCall was never knocked down in a single fight, showcasing his