Boxing News
John Fury claims “a complete idiot in the gym” is responsible for Tommy’s injury
Susan Cox - December 9, 2021
John Fury claims “a complete idiot in the gym” is responsible for Tommy having to pullout of his fight with Jake Paul. Tommy Fury (7-0) and Jake Paul (4-0) were set to collide in a highly anticipated boxing match on December 18th. However, the Englishman suffered a broken rib in training and was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Bob Arum on the ‘amateur pedigree’ of Jake Paul: “I'm inclined to believe that an experienced fighter in his weight class will demolish him”
Susan Cox - December 9, 2021
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has shared his thoughts on Jake Paul and how the YouTuber would fare against a experienced fighter. Paul (4-0) is set to rematch former UFC champion Tyron Woodley (0-1) in his next fight on December 18 in Tampa Bay, this after his original opponent Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from the event due to injury (more on that here).
Tyson Fury slams Jake Paul for recent trash talk: “Him and his brother are two sh*thouse pussies and they could never live in my world”
Susan Cox - December 9, 2021
Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is sick and tired of listening to Jake Paul run his mouth. Paul (4-0) was slated to fight Tyson’s half brother Tommy on December 18th. Unfortunately for fight fans, the bout was recently called off after Fury was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Deontay Wilder hints at possible retirement two months after KO loss to Tyson Fury: 'I have accomplished all my goals in this sport'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Deontay Wilder is pondering his fighting future. Wilder last fought back in October in his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury for the heavyweight title. It was a back-and-forth fight as both men got dropped but in the end, it was Fury winning by 11th-round KO.
George Kambosos Jr. plans to train MMA with Alex Volkanovski: “You might see me make my UFC debut in the near future”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
Boxing star George Kambosos Jr. has teased the idea of training in mixed martial arts with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski. Less than two weeks ago, George Kambosos Jr. shocked the boxing world when he defeated Teofimo Lopez to capture the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. It was the kind of win that changed everything we thought we knew about the weight class, even though the champion himself probably felt like this was a long time coming.
Holly Holm among 2022 boxing Hall of Fame inductees
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Holly Holm will be going into the boxing Hall of Fame. It was revealed on Tuesday that the former UFC bantamweight champion is among the five fighters apart of the 2022 class. Of course, Holm was known for her boxing career before transitioning to MMA.
Tyson Fury targeted to defend WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte in the UK
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Tyson Fury has been ordered to defend his heavyweight titles against Dillian Whyte in the spring of 2022. The WBC announced on Tuesday they have ordered Fury to face the interim WBC heavyweight champion in Whyte. The hope is for the fight to happen in the spring in the UK, according to multiple reports.
Ryan Garcia slams Floyd Mayweather for lying about fight offers: “I know you like to beat on ‘pretty girls’ but this one going to beat your ass back”
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has slammed Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis as the build to a potential fight between Garcia and Davis continues. Last Saturday night, Gervonta Davis took his pro boxing record to 26-0 with a hard-fought win over Isaac Cruz. In the immediate aftermath of his triumph, Ryan Garcia took to social media to call Davis out and claim that he wasn’t fighting elite-level opposition.
Jake Paul scoffs at ‘no knockout clause’ rumor, implements $500k bonus to Tyron Woodley for rematch
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021
Jake Paul has made it clear there is nothing in the contracts saying his opponent can’t knock him out. Back in August, Tyron Woodley rocked Paul badly but didn’t throw anything of substance after that to finish the job. To no surprise, after the fight, Dillon Danis claimed Woodley had a no knockout rule in his contract which Paul says is not true. Instead, he offered Woodley a $500k bonus if he does knock him out in their rematch on December 18.
Jake Paul opens as sizeable favorite over Tyron Woodley ahead of December 18 rematch
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021
Jake Paul has opened as the betting favorite over Tyron Woodley. Paul was originally supposed to box Tommy Fury in the main event of the Showtime boxing pay-per-view on December 18 in Tampa, Florida. Unfortnately, on Monday it was revealed Fury was forced out of the fight due to an injury. Shortly thereafter, it was revealed Paul would be rematching Woodley, who took the fight on 12 days’ notice.
Tommy Fury issues statement after being forced out of Jake Paul fight with illness and injury
Susan Cox - December 6, 2021
Tommy Fury has issued a statement after being forced to withdraw from his slated boxing match with Jake Paul on December 18. Fury (7-0) had last competed on Paul’s undercard back in August, where he scored a decision win over Anthony Taylor. That same evening, ‘The Problem Child’ defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley by split decision.
Tyron Woodley reacts after booking boxing rematch with Jake Paul
Susan Cox - December 6, 2021
Tyron Woodley has reacted after finally booking his much desired rematch with Jake Paul. Yes, after eventually getting the “I love Jake Paul” tattoo, Woodley now has his coveted rematch scheduled with Paul.
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he refused to go on the Hotboxin’ podcast with Mike Tyson: “I don’t like what all happened with him”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he rejected the offer of going on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast. It’s safe to say that throughout his time in combat sports, Mike Tyson has been a polarising figure. From his stint in jail to some of his actions in boxing itself, he’s been on a rollercoaster ride that has left him with many critics to go alongside his large fanbase.
Ryan Garcia trashes Tank Davis following his win over Isaac Cruz: “Gervonta gets away with fighting C level fighters, out of all the lightweights he’s the weakest!”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has taken a shot at Gervonta “Tank” Davis in the wake of the latter’s win over the weekend. There are many fans and pundits out there who believe we could be on our way to a new golden era in professional boxing. Across a variety of weight classes there are new names and faces rising up through the ranks, with Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis serving as two prime examples of that.
Floyd Mayweather unloads on former opponent Canelo Alvarez: “I’m going to tell you all the truth about Canelo…”
Christopher Taylor - December 6, 2021
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather unloaded on his former opponent Canelo Alvarez following last night’s Davis vs Cruz event. Mayweather (50-0) and Canelo (57-1-2) previously collided back in 2013, with ‘Money’ emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision. Since then, Canelo has put together a undefeated record of 15-0-1.
Pros react after Gervonta Davis defeats Isaac Cruz
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Gervonta Davis was looking to keep his perfect record intact while inching closer to a world title shot when he squared off with Isaac Cruz. Davis (26-0) put his WBA lightweight title on the line against Cruz (22-2-1) this evening in Los Angeles.
Doctors claim Teofimo Lopez "could have died" in loss to George Kambosos Jr.
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Teofimo Lopez could have died during his loss to George Kambosos Jr. according to Dr. Linda Dahl, an otolaryngologist at three Manhattan hospitals. Lopez (16-1) took to the squared circle last weekend at Madison Square Garden where he put his undefeated record and four lightweight belts on the line against Kambosos Jr. (20-0).
Oscar De La Hoya calls out Floyd Mayweather: "It's probably the biggest fight that you can make today"
Adam Martin - December 3, 2021
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya called out P4P great Floyd Mayweather, saying “it’s probably the biggest fight that you can make today.” De La Hoya, who is 48 years old, has not stepped into the boxing ring since he lost to Manny Pacquiao in 2008. He was supposed to return into the boxing ring this year for Triller against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort, but the fight fell apart after de la Hoya came down with a bad case of COVID-19. De La Hoya has now recovered from his illness and he is interested in stepping back into the ring in 2022. While he is open to fighting Belfort again, De La Hoya believes he has a better idea for a fight, a rematch against Mayweather.