Boxing Scene

New International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ana Maria Torres made her debut as a super flyweight in 1999 and retired having made her mark in the sport in 2012. By the time she called it a day, she had not lost for five years. She twice held the WBC super flyweight title in 2007

The latest Daily Bread Mailbag is here and, this week, the one and only Stephen “Breadman” Edwards reviews Deontay Wilder’s chances of one day making it into the Hall of Fame, casts his eye over ‘Tank vs. Frank’, and – for the last time, folks – discusses the allegations surrounding Ryan Garcia. Hi Breadman, I

Claressa Shields secured her boxing legacy years ago.  The double Olympic gold medallist and current undisputed middleweight champion has already beaten every viable contender at 160lbs and 168lbs and rather than lapping the field, the 29-year-old has started to search for the type of challenges which will put her in rarefied air. Shields,14-0 (2 KOs),

Lamont Roach Jr. is excited for his championship homecoming when he defends his WBA super featherweight title in Washington on June 28. Roach, who won the crown from Dominican southpaw Hector Luis Garcia last November on the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade bill in Las Vegas, headlines at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington against Irishman

If Tom Brady can thrive at 45, Manny Pacquiao believes he can, too. Confirming a report published earlier Saturday on ESPN.com, two boxing officials connected to the deal told BoxingScene that eight-division-champion Pacquiao is in “serious negotiations” to stage his first bout in three years by fighting for the WBC welterweight belt against Mario Barrios.

CANASTOTA – The King of the Four Rounders, Butterbean – Eric Esch – has revealed that his health became so poor that he stopped going out. Today weighing 280lbs, with a goal to reach 250lbs within six months, the 57-year-old got up to more than 400lbs in his fighting career, and his health declined to the point

Junior middleweight Xander Zayas has arrived at an interesting but not-uncommon inflection point in his boxing career. With a record of 18-0 (12 KOs) and set to headline his first show in Saturday’s 10-rounder against former titleholder Patrick Teixeira, Puerto Rico’s Zayas can no longer be called a prospect. Yet at age 21, and without

Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez will not rule out the possibility of a “5 vs 5”-style event featuring boxers from Golden Boy taking on fighters from Top Rank. In fact, he even has a dream fight that he would love to see on such a card. “Obviously Teofimo [Lopez] and Ryan Garcia’s a great

Find out why professionals are using BoxBandz Add one more dispute to the ongoing saga of the Ryan Garcia-Devin Haney fight. Hours after both Garcia and Haney questioned where their earnings from the bout are, Golden Boy Promotions shot back with a written response accompanied by a backhanded slap at the fighters’ social media work. Garcia

“You’re going to get put unconscious, you are,” Willy Hutchinson told Craig Richards in a fiery backstage exchange in Saudi Arabia.  “You’re not a bad boy, you’re a clown,” said Richards. “I’m badder than you. You’re getting knocked unconscious.” From almost nowhere this week, the light-heavyweights have been niggling one another, and Richards believes Hutchinson

Guiding Moses Itauma to the world heavyweight title represents the biggest responsibility of Francis Warren’s career, and he has revealed the extent of the plan he has in place to take Britain’s most exciting prospect to the very top. The 19 year old, on the undercard of Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk, stopped Ilja Mezencev inside two

Junior welterweight Alberto Puello is looking to put his past behind him as he aims to “steal the show” on June 15 Puello, the former WBA junior welterweight champion who stripped over a positive drug test result, will face 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell for the WBC interim junior welterweight title at the MGM

Two proud champions who’ve conquered all challengers in the ring now find themselves sucker punched by the petty requirements of retaining their belts. On Tuesday’s episode of ProBox TV’s “Deep Waters,” Canelo Alvarez’s expected relinquishing of his IBF super-middleweight belt and heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk’s interest in preserving his status as undisputed champion were discussed.

Seeking to arrange an interim light-heavyweight title bout, the World Boxing Organization moved Wednesday to clarify the dispute between light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde and promoter Frank Warren. The WBO, in a four-page letter, ordered Yarde (25-3, 24 KOs) to inform the sanctioning body in writing by Saturday whether he’ll participate in an interim title fight against

Argentinian power puncher Gustavo Lemos has signed a long-term promotional contract with Top Rank. Lemos, a world-ranked contender at lightweight and junior welterweight, will be co-promoted by Top Rank in association with O.R. Promotions. His ring return date will be announced shortly. “Gustavo Lemos is a talented, fan-friendly fighter, and we look forward to giving

Mirela Vargas has the chance of a lifetime to upset the undisputed super middleweight boxing titleholder Savannah Marshall, but there’s a catch — it will be in mixed martial arts. Vargas faces Marshall on June 8 in Marshall’s MMA debut, headlining PFL Europe 2 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The bout will

Kenny Adams, a longtime trainer and former amateur and Olympic boxer himself, will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next week alongside the rest of the Hall’s Class of 2024. Known for his transformative impact on fighters such as Edwin Valero and Vince Phillips, as well as his pivotal role with the

The undefeated, blue-chip prospect Darius “DFG” Fulghum (11-0, 10 KOs) of Katy, Texas will headline his first-ever show against tough challenger Ronald “Flatline” Ellis (18-4-2, 12 KOs) of Lynn, Massachusetts in a 10-round super middleweight match on Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN.   The event will take place at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.  “I’m excited to be headlining my