Boxing Newsletter - January 28
Expert Predictions for the David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. Fight on Feb. 1
With fight week underway and a titanic showdown looming, boxing’s top fighters, trainers and media members have weighed-in to offer predictions and analysis for this Saturday’s matchup between Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and WBA Light Heavyweight Champion David Morrell Jr.
Derek Chisora And Otto Wallin Engage In A Fun Head-To-Head, But Who Will Get The Last Laugh On Fight Night?
British ring warrior Derek Chisora has been entertaining us all for years, and he doesn’t have too long to go until retirement.
Jake vs. Logan: The Ultimate Cash Grab for Your Kid’s Allowance?
Jake Paul has announced his next opponent, and it’s…wait for it…his own brother, Logan Paul. Yes, these two YouTubers-turned-questionable fighters have decided the only way to keep their bank accounts fat is to punch each other on live television.
Shakur Stevenson Aims to Steal the Show from Beterbiev-Bivol
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson says he wants to “steal the show” in his title defense against Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) on February 22nd in their undercard fight on the Artur Beterbiev vs.
Xander Zayas Sets Sights on Vergil Ortiz Jr. Fight
Xander Zayas says he wants to fight WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. if he wins his title defense against Israil Madrimov on February 22nd.
Maxi Hughes Targets Andy Cruz in WBA Lightweight Eliminator
Maxi Hughes told Matchroom that he wants to fight Andy Cruz, who is ranked #4, in a WBA lightweight title eliminator next.
Fury & Joshua: Done?
Gareth A. Davies doesn’t see Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury ever winning another heavyweight world title before they retire. Of the two, Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) has a better shot due to his power, speed, and willingness to continue fighting.
Azim Vs. Lipinets on Feb 1: Start Time And Streaming Details
A fresh name in British boxing, Adam Azim, is set to challenge former world champion Sergey Lipinets for the IBO World Super Lightweight Title on Saturday, February 1, at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.
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Jaron Ennis’ Foxhole: Dodging Top 154-Pounders?
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis says his April 12th welterweight unification fight against WBA champion Eimantis Stanionis is the one “I wanted.”
Boots (33-0, 29 KOs) has turned down bigger fights for more money against Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Benavidez vs. Morrell Tops Stacked Card Featuring Moton, Benavidez Jr., and More
The undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell will have some interesting fights this Saturday, February 1st, for the fans, and not just on the PBC on Prime Video PPV portion.