The untimely passing of boxing legend Rocky Marciano at the age of 45 in a fatal plane crash left the boxing world in mourning. Marciano, with a perfect 49-0 record, had plans to venture into the business world with the Petronelli brothers and potentially change the course of history. The collaboration between Marciano and the
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Diego Pacheco and Maciej Sulecki both made weight for their upcoming 12-round headliner fight at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Pacheco weighed in at 168 lbs, while Sulecki came in slightly lighter at 167.4 lbs. This sets the stage for an intriguing match-up between the undefeated prospect and the experienced veteran. Promoter
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Terence Crawford, a seasoned boxer with an impressive track record of 41 wins and 0 losses, finds himself at a crucial juncture in his career. His recent fights against Israil Madrimov and Errol Spence Jr. have left fans and critics questioning his ability to compete at the highest level. While Crawford
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The highly anticipated unification fight between IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and WBO champ Brian Norman Jr is now off the table. Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that Ennis will either defend his title against Karen Chukhadzhian or vacate and move up to the 154-pound weight class. This news has
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Eddie Hearn expressed uncertainty regarding potential discussions between Canelo Alvarez and Turki Alalshikh about a fight with Terence Crawford in 2025. Hearn revealed that Turki was disappointed when Canelo declined to meet with him to discuss a match-up with Crawford. The Mexican superstar Canelo was focused on his upcoming title defense
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The question of who is the most exciting fighter in the world is one that is frequently asked and debated among fans of combat sports. With various fighting styles and approaches to the sport, different fighters appeal to different audiences based on their preferences. Some fans may be drawn to the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis, two heavyweight boxing legends whose paths seemed destined to cross but never did. The missed opportunity between these two fighters has left a void in the history of the sport, raising questions about what could have been if they had faced each other in the ring.
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.
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