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Eddie Hearn Warned Zuffa Would Use Huge Money To Sign Stars
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (321+ words) Benn exits Matchroom after promoter warns of extreme offers Conor Benn's eight-figure move to Zuffa Boxing came hours after Eddie Hearn warned that Dana White's company would need extraordinary money to pull established fighters away, turning what sounded like a…...
Eddie Hearn Shows Subdued Reaction To Conor Benn Zuffa Exit
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (376+ words) Eddie Hearn's first public comments after Conor Benn signed with Zuffa Boxing carried less of the promotional confidence that has long defined him and more of the tone of someone absorbing a decision he could no longer influence. Speaking to…...
On This Day: The Marco Antonio Barrera Vs. Erik Morales Epic!
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (193+ words) It would be almost two-and-a-half years before the rubber-match played out. But it sure proved to be worth the wait. In fact, some sage observers say fight-III deserves to be ranked as the best fight in this particular rivalry. Maybe....
Hitchins Vs Duarte: Oscar Duarte Tests Richardson Hitchins With Proven Blueprint
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (381+ words) Majority decision over Sims provides tactical reference point for IBF light welterweight title clash Oscar Duarte already went 12 rounds chasing a technician who wins with timing and feet. On Saturday, he faces IBF champion Richardson Hitchins, who fights the same…...
Eddie Hearn Calls Zuffa Boxing Shows “absolute Dogs**t”
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (376+ words) Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn criticizes the quality of Zuffa's early boxing events, questioning their current level compared to established promotions Eddie Hearn didn't hold back when assessing Zuffa's first foray into the boxing world. The Matchroom chairman took a direct…...
Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Set For April 25 In Congo
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (374+ words) Event resurfaces after stalled talks and failed alternatives Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set for an April 25 exhibition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after earlier plans stalled. The Ring reported the date and location this week, restoring…...
Zuffa Chief Attacks Sanctioning Bodies After Third Stoppage-heavy Card
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (135+ words) A move based on identifying and attacking weakness White directed some of his sharpest criticism at WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, whose attempt to collect a sanctioning fee from Shakur Stevenson after Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez created public backlash. Stevenson refused…...
Leigh Wood Faces Josh Warrington With Careers On The Line
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (682+ words) Two former belt holders meet again knowing a second loss reshapes their future at featherweight Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington meet again in a sold-out Nottingham on Saturday, live on DAZN, with featherweight ranking ground on the table and no…...
Marco Huck Outpoints Vaclav Pejsar In Heavyweight Return
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (437+ words) Former cruiserweight champion controls ten rounds but lacks the old edge in Halle Marco Huck went ten rounds at heavyweight and secured a unanimous decision over Vaclav Pejsar in Halle. The victory confirmed he can still manage distance and bank…...
Zuffa Boxing Sets Eight Divisions, One Champion Per Weight
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (408+ words) Fighters at 140, 154 and 168 must move up or cut down under the new model Dana White has drawn a hard line through boxing's belt culture and fixed Zuffa Boxing to eight weight divisions with one champion in each. The structure forces…...