BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The boxing world is abuzz with talks of a potential matchup between WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and #1 ranked contender William Zepeda. The fight, slated to take place in October, could be a part of the Dmitry Bivol versus Artur Beterbiev card on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion, has responded to Tyson Fury’s social media taunt ahead of their upcoming rematch. Usyk, who defeated Fury earlier this year, seemed calm and collected in his reply, calling the WBC champion his friend. This response may show a level of sportsmanship on Usyk’s part, but
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a recent discussion between promoter Eddie Hearn and heavyweight Jared Anderson, the topic of a potential wager on their upcoming fight against Martin Bakole arose. Anderson, coming in with a record of 17-0 and 15 KOs, expressed strong confidence in his ability to defeat Bakole, stating that he sees the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The grand arrivals of WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and Terence Crawford in Los Angeles set the stage for their upcoming headliner clash at the BMO Stadium. The uneventful face-off between the two fighters was quiet, with both men staying composed. Despite the lack of verbal confrontation, security was on
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Eddie Hearn, a prominent boxing promoter, has expressed doubts about Terence Crawford’s ability to move up in weight and challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA junior middleweight title. Hearn believes that every fighter has a limit to how far they can go before their performance starts to decline. In this case,
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Recent reports circulating on YouTube channels suggested a unification match between Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was set to take place on November 23rd. However, Stevenson quickly dismissed these claims as “fake news”. While Stevenson did not confirm ongoing negotiations with Davis, the misinformation spread like wildfire, leading fans to
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent footage of a transgender boxer overpowering a female opponent has stirred up a heated debate within the sporting community. Imane Khelif, who has male XY chromosomes, is set to compete against Carini Angela, a female boxer from Italy. This controversial matchup has sparked outrage among fans, experts, and organizations
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, is set to face Israil Madrimov in a highly anticipated matchup. However, questions loom over Crawford’s ability to perform in a new weight class against a powerful opponent like Madrimov. Crawford’s move up to 154 pounds has
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Andy Ruiz Jr., the former unified heavyweight champion, is set to face Jarrell Miller in a pivotal fight that will determine if he still possesses the drive and passion to compete at the highest level. Despite his impressive record of 35-2 with 22 knockouts, Ruiz’s recent performances have raised questions about
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Israil Madrimov is gearing up to defend his WBA junior middleweight belt against the heavy favorite, Terence Crawford, this Saturday night at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Despite the odds stacked against him, promoter Eddie Hearn remains confident in Madrimov’s abilities, stating that there is no pressure on the underdog
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Promoter Eddie Hearn recently made waves in the boxing world by securing a mega-fight for his fighter, Edgar Berlanga, against superstar Canelo Alvarez. However, while Hearn may see this as fulfilling his promises to Berlanga, there are significant risks involved. Berlanga, with a record of 22-0 and 14 KOs, has yet
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The highly anticipated fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov is set to take place on August 3rd. Crawford, with a perfect 40-0 record, is looking to add another weight class to his collection by going after Madrimov’s WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight belts. Madrimov, the Uzbek powerhouse, will be
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Terence Crawford, the favorite going into the fight against WBC junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov, may have underestimated his opponent. Initially, fans had viewed Madrimov as an easy opponent for Crawford, but as the fight date drew nearer, it became evident that Madrimov poses a real threat. Crawford, with a record
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Ismail Madrimov’s trainer, Joel Diaz, has made a bold prediction ahead of the upcoming match between Madrimov and Terence Crawford. Diaz is confident that Madrimov will be able to figure out Crawford by the fifth or sixth round and land a significant blow that could hurt him. This prediction has raised
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Joe Joyce recently suffered a significant setback in his career with a surprising ten-round unanimous decision loss to Derek Chisora. This defeat marks Joyce’s third loss in his last four fights since 2023, raising questions about his future in the sport. At 39 years old, Joyce may struggle to reclaim his
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- During the recent RIZIN event in Japan, Manny Pacquiao faced off against former kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition match. Despite the excitement surrounding the bout, it was clear that Pacquiao had a tough time in the ring. Throughout the match, he struggled to find his range and was repeatedly tagged