As Devin Haney heads into his big fight with Ryan Garcia in April, he talks to DAZN about the matchup, what this fight means for his career, and his prediction for the fight. Check out some of what Haney had to say below. Haney on what he remembers of Garcia from their six amateur matchups
Month: February 2024
It’s another week, and while it’s not the week we were hoping, we do have a podcast for you all the same! First Half: Super Bowl! Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame! Girl Scout cookie hard sell! Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia official, Teofimo Lopez and Subriel Matias, and the state of 140 right now! Intermission:
Both John Evans and Mike Coppinger report that the long-brewing rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is set for April 27th at First Direct Arena in Leeds. Per Coppinger, the bout will air on ESPN+ in the Sates, TSN in Canada, and DAZN elsewhere. DAZN already has another rematch between Ja’Rico O’Quinn and Peter
Canelo Alvarez didn’t announce his next opponent Tuesday, but he indirectly ruled out one of his much-discussed options. The Mexican superstar stated during an interview with TV Azteca, with which he announced the renewal of their broadcast partnership in his home country, that he will return to the ring May 4 in Las Vegas. The
Find out why professionals are using BoxBandz Given the newly added pressure on Tyson Fury, the promoter of Oleksandr Usyk has a hard time seeing the mercurial heavyweight champion somehow bowing out (for whatever reason) of the upcoming May 18 undisputed championship. Fury, the WBC titlist, is set to take on Usyk, the WBO, WBA, IBF,
Two showdowns featuring a rising star in his toughest test to date and a flyweight world champion against an undefeated contender will highlight the first PBC on Prime Video show taking place Saturday, March 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two matchups will be available via free access to all fans, regardless of
BoxingScene.com has learned that a date and venue have finally been agreed for Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KO’s) and Jack Catterall (28-1, 13 KO’s) to reignite their rivalry. As long as there are no last minute hitches, the bitter rivals will renew hostilities at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 27th. Sources told
Subriel Matias has signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and Fresh Productions. Matias (20-1 20 KOs) landed the vacant IBF Super-Lightweight title last February, forcing Jeremias Ponce to retire after five rounds of their clash in Minnesota, and successfully defended his title against mandatory challenger Shohjahon Ergashev in November, forcing another retirement,
Teofimo Lopez promised to put on a show. Jamaine Ortiz is a respected fighter with a ton of skills and has earned a shot at Lopez’s WBO and Ring Magazine titles but actually winning? That was practically impossible according to Lopez. This past Thursday, the 26-year-old made an over-the-top and theatrical entrance. Magicians, fire breathers,
Promoter Bob Arum recognizes that promoting a boxing show at the newfangled Sphere will take a lot more effort than required for the typical garden-variety venue. The Sphere in Las Vegas, the latest glitzy project from billionaire Knicks owner James Dolan, is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking entertainment venues in the world, particularly
Emanuel Navarrete and Denys Berinchyk are inching closer to a deal. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that talks are ongoing to where an extension will likely be granted in lieu of a purse bid hearing for their ordered WBO lightweight title fight. The two were instructed to enter talks on January 29, shortly after Navarrete enforced his
On Friday (February 16) Mexico plays host to another must-watch rematch as Adrien Curiel and Sivenathi Nontshinga run it back for the IBF Light-Flyweight World Title following their dramatic first meeting at the Casino de Monte-Carlo last month. (photos by Melinza Pizano) Mexico’s Curiel (24-4-1, 5 KOs) ripped up the script by scoring a shocking
Before Andy Cruz threw his first professional punch, he had a natural rivalry. Keyshawn Davis is known as a hotshot prospect with a ton of talent and even more upside. However, whenever he came across Cruz in the amateurs, which happened on four separate occasions, Davis came out on the losing end. Beating Davis is
Posted on 02/05/2024 By: Sean Crose It’s finally been made. The long awaited undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between IBF, WBC, and WBO titlist Artur Beterbiev and WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol is set for June 1st in Saudi Arabia. The surprise announcement came during a weekend podcast of The MMA Hour, hosted by Ariel Helwani.
Posted on 02/05/2024 2024 RING MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: ROAD TO THE GARDEN by Jennifer Leuzzi New York’s Premier Amateur Boxing Tournament New York, NY, February 5, 2024 –The 2024 Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden, New York’s premier amateur boxing tournament, kicked off on Saturday February 2, 2024 at Hempstead Boxing in Hempstead, NY. 450
Posted on 02/05/2024 By Derek Brantley Jackie Kaplan Kallen faced a barrage of stares, snickers, and insults when she first set foot in a boxing gym in the 1970s. She endured the taunts while becoming the manager of one of the all-time great middleweights and super middleweights, James Toney, and rose to become one of
Posted on 02/06/2024 By: Sean Crose “This just might be the downfall or the end of Tyson Fury,” former world titlist Tim Bradley said on the Deep Waters podcast Tuesday. To say that’s a bold statement is something of an understatement. For WBC heavyweight champion Fury has been one of the most dominant fighters in
Posted on 02/07/2024 By: Sean Crose Teofimo Lopez is fascinating. At least he used to be up until the point where he defeated pound for pound star Vasyl Lomachenko back in 2019. The Lopez of that time could take out a wall, and had the guts and confidence to take on the best in the