They call Naoya Inoue “Monster” for good reason. When he met Nonito Donaire in November 2019, Inoue was genuinely tested for the first time in ESPN’s Fight of the Year. He defeated Donaire (42-7, 28 KOs) via unanimous decision on that night. But 31 months later, Inoue made easy work of the future Hall of Famer with a second-round TKO […]

Naoya Inoue DESTROYS Nonito Donaire in two brutal rounds to unify the WBA, WBC & IBF bantamweight world titles and cement his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound best Japanese star Naoya Inoue knocked out Nonito Donaire in two brutal rounds The 29-year-old now holds the WBA, IBF and WBC bantamweight titles  The pair squared off in 2019, with Inoue […]

Manny Pacquiao ‘WANTS a rematch’ with long-time rival Floyd Mayweather this year, claims his manager… ‘but ONLY under exhibition rules’ with both fighters already in retirement Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather faced each other in Las Vegas in 2015 Dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ it was the biggest selling bout in boxing history Now, Pacquiao’s manager has said the Filipino […]

Anthony Joshua named ‘the most talented’ heavyweight in boxing by his new trainer Robert Garcia as the two-time world champion ditches Rob McCracken after 10 years to try and beat Oleksandr Usyk in rematch Anthony Joshua lost three world titles to Oleksander Usyk when they last fought He has appointed celebrated coach Robert Garcia to help him win the rematch […]

Dropping excess weight was never a concern for Ricky Hatton during a career as one of the best boxers of his generation, and the 43-year-old hasn't lost the knack in retirement. In fact, the man formerly known as 'Ricky Fatton' may have even improved over time. Ten years on from his last professional boxing bout, the Mancunian will take on […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi was stopped by the referee for punching thin air just moments after knocking his opponent […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The three times undisputed heavyweight boxing champion – nicknamed The Greatest – died on June 3, 2016, a day after […]

British former professional boxer Prince Naseem Hamed has ballooned in weight while locked in a £12million feud with his siblings over his late parents' fortune. The 48-year-old, who held multiple world featherweight championships across a distinguished 10-year in-ring career, has piled on the pounds in recent years – something his concerned brother Ali puts down to "trauma and stress" related […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Eddie Hearn has heard that the rescheduled fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is set to take place on […]

“Ain’t gonna be no rematch.” “Don’t want one.” That exchange between Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa, whom Creed defeated in the first installment of the classic film series, seems apt after Devin Haney dominated George Kambosos Jr. over 12 rounds in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday night (Sunday afternoon in Australia) to capture the undisputed lightweight championship. Really, what else is […]