BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Matchroom has recently secured a promotional deal with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for his upcoming fight against Joe Cordina on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, promoter Eddie Hearn’s decision to sign Stevenson may be a risky move. With the
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BY BOXING HIT STAFF- WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr’s father and trainer, Brian Sr., took to Instagram to express interest in a potential unification fight with IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and his promoter Eddie Hearn. Despite Ennis claiming that Team Norman had received an offer which was turned down, Norman Sr. denies this
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In recent years, the sport of boxing has been gaining significant traction in Japan, with a new wave of talented fighters emerging on the scene. Names like Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani, and Kensiro Teraji have been captivating audiences with their skillful and entertaining fights. The boxing scene in Japan has seen
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Dennis Andries’ story is one that could easily be made into a movie, showcasing an inspiring and uplifting journey of a true underdog rising to the top. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Andries arrived in the UK at a young age and faced a bumpy start to his professional boxing career. With
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Mexican boxing legend, Julio Cesar Chavez, recently posted a fake fight poster on social media, teasing a potential bout with Floyd Mayweather. The poster had a date and venue set for September 16 in Las Vegas. Despite the attention it garnered from fans and the media, many were skeptical about the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The 2000s heavyweight division witnessed the emergence of the Klitschko Brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, who were seen as super heavyweights in the size and vein of the champion Lennox Lewis. Wladimir, who was upset back in the 90s, returned to form with a remarkable win streak while Vitali entered the decade
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios has stirred up some controversy within the boxing community. While it may attract attention and ticket sales due to the names involved, there are valid concerns about the legitimacy of these matchups. Both Spence and Pacquiao
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Edgar Berlanga seems to believe that fans are tired of seeing Canelo Alvarez dominate the super middleweight division and are ready for a new face to take the throne. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 17 knockouts, believes that he is the one people want to see take over. However,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Gervonta Davis’ assistant coach, Kenny Ellis, recently took to Instagram to mock the upcoming fight between Shakur Stevenson and Joe Cordina for the WBC lightweight title on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ellis sarcastically referred to the fight as “huge” and encouraged fans to purchase tickets quickly. Despite Stevenson’s perfect
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Martin Bakole, fresh off a notable victory over Jared Anderson, is eyeing a matchup with Zhilei Zhang in December. The 32-year-old boxer expressed his interest in facing Zhang in China, in front of Zhang’s hometown fans. Bakole, who has only been defeated by Michael Hunter, sees Zhang as the next challenge
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Former world heavyweight title challenger Bryant Jennings is gearing up for his comeback fight this Saturday night in his hometown of Philadelphia. The 39-year-old boxer, who will soon be turning 40, has not stepped into the ring since his loss to Joe Joyce in July of 2019. This fight against Joel
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has recently announced that Serhii Bohachuk will be added to the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk II card scheduled for December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Bohachuk’s opponent has not yet been disclosed, it is anticipated that he will be facing a highly-ranked contender. Bohachuk, a
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The undercard for the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry light heavyweight clash has been officially announced by Matchroom Boxing, and it includes Shakur Stevenson facing Joe Cordina in the chief support bout. This placement on the undercard is surprising for WBC lightweight champion Stevenson, as he has been a dominant force
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez is not holding back his confidence when talking about his upcoming fight against Edgar Berlanga on September 14th. Alvarez has made it clear that he plans to make Berlanga feel a lot of pain and ultimately knock him out. With a record of 61-2-2, Alvarez’s
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- This weekend, the boxing schedule is quite sparse, with the exhibition rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III taking center stage on Saturday night. The highly anticipated rematch will be held in Mexico and will be broadcast live on DAZN, a first for Mayweather. Fans who witnessed the first bout
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Mairis Briedis, a former three-time cruiserweight champion from Latvia, has recently announced his retirement from professional boxing. With a remarkable record of 28-3(20), Briedis leaves behind a legacy as one of the most talented and toughest cruiserweight warriors of his time. Over the course of his nearly 15-year career, Briedis faced