Errol Spence Jr knocks down Kell Brook during title fight Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr are finally set to do battle tonight after over five years of waiting. The journey to get two of boxing’s best in the ring together has been long and winding but there is no doubt it has added to the anticipation surrounding the blockbuster […]

Amir Khan clashes with Terence Crawford over whether he quit Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr do battle tonight in one of the most highly-anticipated fights in the history of boxing. All eyes will be on the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, as two of the sport’s best bid to be crowned undisputed welterweight champion of the world.  But before that, […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Former Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo was found guilty Friday on two charges related to the death of a 27-year-old pregnant woman. The verdict came after a 25-week trial in which the jury heard gruesome details about the April 2021 killing of Keishla Rodríguez that shocked the U.S. territory. The jury convicted Verdejo on the […]

Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL shows and ESPN Radio programs. A native […]

The boxing world is bracing itself for an electrifying battle between two of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. This impending duel on Saturday transcends the ordinary A-side buffoonery that boxing usually produces, and promises a thrilling welterweight matchup for the undisputed championship of the world. From the moment the first bell rings, the action will […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has clarified that he did not witness the shooting of Tupac Shakur despite residing in the area of the tragedy during the beginning stages of his boxing career. The undefeated boxer was preparing for his professional debut in September 1996 following a controversial judging decision at the Atlanta Olympics that cost him a medal. During that period, […]

You would not blame Liam Smith for thinking his story with Chris Eubank Jr was finished. Conor Benn’s positive drug test struck the lid off Pandora’s box and allowed 700 page dossiers, adverse analytical findings, Piers Morgan interviews and a diet filled to the rafters with eggs to come spilling out. A dark cloud of shame, farce and frustration descended […]

Eddie Hearn is confident Conor Benn will be exonerated following UKAD’s investigation into his failed drug tests Conor Benn failed two pre-fight drug tests last year and is under investigation Hearn thinks Benn will be exonerated with the verdict of the UKAD investigation  However, the promoter did admit to questioning Benn’s, 26, innocence at first  Eddie Hearn is confident Conor […]

Nate Diaz admits hefty weight gain for Jake Paul fight has made him feel ‘lazy and tired’ ahead of the crossover clash NEXT WEEK Nate Diaz moves up to 185lb to face Jake Paul after a career at 155lb and 170lb Diaz says the weight gain made him feel lethargic before he switched things up Diaz and Paul face off on […]

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the boxing promotional company co-founded by Jake Paul, has signed rising Hollywood star and boxing up-and-comer Javon “Wanna” Walton, officials told ESPN on Monday. Walton, best known for his role as Ashtray on the HBO Emmy-winning series “Euphoria,” has had an accomplished amateur boxing career already, including more than 80 bouts, multiple junior amateur tournament victories […]