Posted on 05/29/2021 By: Hans Themistode For a number of years now, Devin Haney has shouted to the boxing world that he’s the best in the 135 pound division. In just a matter of hours, he’ll look to prove that when he takes on multiple-time champion, Jorge Linares. The two are slated to face each
Former boxing world champion Lamont Peterson has been retired since his fight with Sergey Lipinets in March 2019 and is now making his transition into becoming a boxing coach. In this exclusive interview, Peterson explains what he plans to bring to the sport in this new role. #LifeAfterBoxing #LamontPeterson Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN
Shane McGuigan is the new man in Daniel Dubois’ corner. He discusses his aims in rebuilding Dubois after his first defeat and the roadmap to taking Dubois to the top of the heavyweight division. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT Sport Boxing on Twitter ➡️ http://twitter.com/btsportboxing Join our BT Sport
Subriel Matias has sensed for a while that his first career world title shot would come against Josh Taylor. That feeling carried into last weekend’s undisputed junior welterweight champion, which pitted the unbeaten Scot versus Jose Ramirez (26-1, 17KOs) in a battle of unified titlists. Taylor prevailed by unanimous decision in their memorable battle this
Posted on 05/28/2021 By: Hans Themistode When Manny Pacquiao made the stunning announcement that he was taking on Errol Spence Jr. on August 21st, in Las Vegas, Nevada, not only did he stun most of the boxing world, he also left WBA sanctioning body President Gilberto Mendoza dumbfounded. Although Pacquiao has been sidelined for roughly
This evening at 8 pm ET streaming live on DAZN, Devin Haney returns to defend his WBC lightweight title against Jorge Linares in a main event from Las Vegas. All updates, including round-by-round for Haney vs Linares from Wil Esco, will be in this stream, which updates itself: It’s a big fight for Haney, obviously,
John Fury, the father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is very upset with the series of events which led to his son being forced to move forward with a trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder. Last weekend, Fury was close to finalizing a deal to face IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO champion Anthony Joshua in a
Posted on 05/28/2021 All it takes is a single punch. When it comes to Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury knows that better than anyone, for it was Wilder who laid the towering Brit on his back in the final round of their first matchup in 2018. Fury, of course, came back to soundly thrash Wilder in
Kevin Iole reports that Jean Pascal is out of his scheduled June 6 rematch with Badou Jack, which was to be the key co-feature for the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul exhibition PPV, with Pascal failing a drug test for the steroids epitrenbolone, drostanolone, and drostanolone metabolite A. The 38-year-old Pascal (35-6-1, 20 KO) and the 37-year-old
LAS VEGAS – Jorge Linares made the lightweight limit so comfortably for his fight against Devin Haney that the former champion is confident he could get down to the junior lightweight maximum of 130 pounds if necessary. The Venezuelan veteran officially weighed 134 pounds Friday for their 12-round, 135-pound championship match Saturday night. Haney stepped
Posted on 05/28/2021 By: Hans Themistode For most boxers, the goals are all the same. Beat every fighter that’s placed in front of them, pick up numerous world titles and collect a boatload of cash along the way. But while those aforementioned goals are near the top of their list, many of them crave recognition
Saturday night on DAZN, Devin Haney returns to defend his WBC lightweight title against veteran Jorge Linares, a four-division titlist who will be Haney’s stiffest test to date on paper. Does the 22-year-old prove out, or will the 35-year-old Linares expose some weaknesses in the young man’s game? Scott Christ (34-10-2) I’m probably about as
Who remembers this flash knockdown of Keith Thurman by Manny Pacquiao over in their welterweight title matchup from July 20, 2019 on PBC FOX Sports PPV?! Relive #PacquaioThurman Fight Night: https://youtu.be/lRvm3rEykNA #Shorts Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
Daniel Dubois speaks to BT Sport about rebounding from his heartbreaking loss to Joe Joyce, teaming up with new trainer, Shane McGuigan and his comeback fight against Bogdan Dinu on June 5th on BT Sport. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT Sport Boxing on Twitter ➡️ http://twitter.com/btsportboxing Join our BT
Jorge Linares is a betting underdog in his title bid versus Devin Haney this weekend, though he likes his odds given the history with his opponent’s promoter. This weekend’s WBC lightweight title fight marks the fifth time in his career where Linares faces a fighter promoted by Eddie Hearn. The former three-division titlist, now 35,
Posted on 05/26/2021 By: Hans Themistode Jorge Linares has spent approximately 20 years of his life boxing as a professional. Considering his extensive amateur background as well, it’s safe to say that the Venezuelan product has seen just about everything in the ring. Still, even with his substantial amount of experience, Linares is tasked with
7:46 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN It’s hard for Devin Haney to find the right words. After months of training and preparing for his fight Saturday, the undefeated WBC lightweight titleholder would much rather express himself by using his fists than his mouth. At 135 pounds, a lot of attention has been paid to three-belt champion
Saturday night on Showtime, Nonito Donaire will attempt to make further history in his already Hall of Fame-bound career, as he looks to take the WBC bantamweight title from Nordine Oubaali and become the oldest bantamweight titleholder ever. Can he do it, or does Oubaali get the win and possibly send Donaire into retirement? Scott