Boxing Newsletter - Feb. 23
Gervonta Davis Returns This Saturday, March 1st
WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach headline this Saturday, March 1st, on PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.→ read article
by Robert Segal 5 Comments 02/23/2025
Favoritism for Bivol: Coach Stephen Edwards Criticizes Scoring and Commentary in Beterbiev-Bivol 2
Coach Stephen Edwards felt that last Saturday’s rematch between undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol should have been scored a draw or a narrow 115-113 for either guy.→ read article
Junto Nakatani Too Good For David Cuellar, Retains WBC Bantamweight Title With Third Round KO
Earlier today in Japan, WBC bantamweight ruler Junto Nakatani proved to be far too good for a game but very … continue
James SlaterComments 02/24/2025
Seiya Tsutsumi Retains WBA Bantamweight Title After Controversial Draw With Daigo Higa
Earlier today at The Ariake Arena in Japan, WBA bantamweight champion Seiya Tsutsumi, making the first defence of his title, … continue
James SlaterComments 02/24/2025
Dmitry Bivol’s Options Moving Forward: Beterbiev Trilogy, Canelo Rematch, Benavidez,
King of the light-heavyweight division once again, modern great and future Hall of Famer Dmitry Bivol has a number of … continue
James Slater2 Comments 02/24/2025
“Angry” Joseph Parker Feels He’ll Have To Have One More Fight Before Getting A World Title Shot
If ever a fighter deserved a world title fight opportunity, it’s heavyweight contender Joseph Parker. Wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei … continue
James Slater1 Comment 02/24/2025
Rolly Romero: Shakur Will “Jump Out” vs. Tank, Not Worth His Time
Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero says Gervonta Davis shouldn’t waste his time fighting Shakur Stevenson because he will “jump” around the ring … continue
Tim Compton2 Comments 02/24/2025
Stevenson Brags About Easy Win Over Padley
Shakur Stevenson proudly boasted to the media that he “barely got touched” in his successful title defense of his WBC … continue
Jeepers Isaac5 Comments 02/23/2025
R.I.P Greg “Mutt” Haugen – 1960 to 2025
In terribly sad news, it’s been reported – first by Kevin Iole – that absolute warrior Greg Haugen has died, … continue
James Slater6 Comments 02/23/2025
Did Beterbiev Deserve a Draw? Ramsay Scores Bout 5-1 Before Bivol Comeback, Judges Disagree
Artur Beterbiev’s coach, Marc Ramsay, says he had Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) up 5-1 in the first six rounds before … continue
Will Arons20 Comments 02/23/2025
“The Last Crescendo” Sure Delivered, With The Light Heavyweights Stealing The Show
Boxing fans the world over sure got a great show last night/afternoon, depending on your location, this as “The Last … continue
James Slater18 Comments 02/23/2025
Who Will Oleksandr Usyk Fight Next? Parker, Kabayel, Dubois All In The Frame
The current heavyweight division sure is stacked with worthy contenders, contenders who all want a piece of reigning WBA/WBO/WBC heavyweight … continue