Latest Boxing News
The latest boxing news revolves around the biggest fights of the year. You may have heard about the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, the Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder fight, or the Sikho Nqothole win as the junior bantamweight champion. You may also have heard about the upcoming Jake Paul-Anderson Silva fight. Whatever the case may be, you can be sure that you’ll be able to find it in this article.
Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder
If you are a fan of heavyweight boxing, you may be excited about the Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder fight. The bout between the WBC champion and the former world champion is sure to be one of the most anticipated fights of the year. Although Wilder has been out of the ring for almost a year due to injuries, he is still looking to make his comeback in December.
Mayweather-Pacquiao fight
The Mayweather-Pacquiao bout is set for May 2, 2019, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight is a rematch of their 2015 fight, which Mayweather won via technical knockout. Neither fighter has lost a fight, but both have lost to Mayweather. It is unclear whether the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight will be a title fight or an exhibition.
Jake Paul-Anderson Silva fight
After a slow-motion video of the Jake Paul-Anderson Silva fight went viral on TikTok, the big question now is if it was a legitimate knockdown. Fans have accused Paul of staged fights in the past, claiming that his knockout of Tyron Woodley in December was a fake.
Adrien Broner signs three-fight deal with BLK Prime
Adrien Broner is the newest addition to the BLK Prime pay-per-view roster. He has been out of the ring for nearly eight years, but has recently signed with the streaming service, which is looking to add some diversity to its roster. The company already has two high-profile signed ข่าวมวย, Terence Crawford and David Avanesyan. But with the news of Broner’s signing, Broner now has a chance to resurrect his boxing career.
Conor Benn’s pregnancy
Benn failed a doping test in order to fight Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, and the outcome of that fight is now uncertain. The drug Benn tested positive for was clomiphene, which is prescribed for women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome or infertility. It is taken orally and usually lasts for five days.
Kinahan cartel sanctions
Kinahan has been under fire this week after the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against him and his company. While he has worked with some of boxing’s biggest names, the company’s founder and CEO has also been linked to deadly drug cartels. As a result, the US Treasury Department sanctioned Kinahan, two of his relatives and four associates.
Joey Dawejko-Terrell Jamal Woods fight
Joey Dawejko will be back in the ring on Saturday night when he takes on Terrell Jamal Woods, who is 28-53-9 with 20 knockouts. Before this bout, Dawejko had considered retirement but he talked to his promoter Russell Peltz and decided to return to boxing. Dawejko has had a very successful career and has fought all over the world. He has never turned down a challenge and has proven that he is a true fighter.
Saul Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin fight cancelled
Saul Alvarez’s May 5 rematch against Gennady Golovkin has been cancelled after the fighter tested positive for banned substance clenbuterol twice. He blamed contaminated meat from his native Mexico for the positive results. The Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Alvarez on March 23 and filed a formal complaint against him on March 29. Ultimately, the fighter withdrew from the fight.