Six-division world champion and world-renowned promoter Oscar De La Hoya has been consistent in his defence of Ryan Garcia. Now, Devin and Bill Haney have filed a lawsuit against both Garcia and De La Hoya’s promotional outfit and ‘Golden Boy’ has finally offered a response.

Ryan Garcia famously dominated Devin Haney back in April to seemingly hand the young champion a first career defeat, knocking ‘The Dream’ down for the first, second and third time of his career on his way to a shock majority-decision win.

However, during the aftermath, it was revealed that Garcia had tested positive for a performance enhancing drug (Ostarine) on the day of the weigh-in and on the day of the fight.

After months of deliberation, Garcia’s most impressive performance and victory was rendered as a no-contest and ‘King Ry’ was handed a one-year ban from the sport.

Then, around three weeks ago, it was announced that Devin Haney would be filing a lawsuit against Garcia, suing him for battery, fraud and unjust enrichment.

Now, Oscar De La Hoya has taken to social media to reveal further details of the case and defend both his firm and his fighter.🚨This weeks episode of Clap Back Thursday, starring Oscar De La Hoya‼️ pic.twitter.com/Lzvf6N4n0q

— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) October 18, 2024

“The Haney’s named my company ‘Golden Boy Promotions’ in the lawsuit because they want a full accounting of Devin’s fight against Ryan. In other words, they want to see my books. EXCLUSIVE: The Return of KRONK – Brit dreams of revitalising boxing’s most respected gym

“They don’t believe the fact that Garcia-Haney only did a little over 300,000 homes and that they have been paid what they are owed. They want more money that doesn’t exist.

“Number one, Bill, we live in the same fancy neighborhood in Henderson, you could have knocked on my door and simply asked to see my books. We have told you over and over that this fight just didn’t sell – those are the facts.

“Number two, you guys are suing Ryan Garcia for battery? You do know that your son Devin is a professional fighter, right? His livelihood is based on battering other opponents. This has to be the lamest claim that I have ever seen in the four decades that I have been involved in the sport.

“Now, Bill, you are going to say that Ryan was doped up for the fight. The traces of Ostarine were so minute that professionals have said that it didn’t even matter or make a difference.

“The truth is simple, that your son couldn’t block the left-hook. He couldn’t stay on his feet in those nasty Ugg’s that he was wearing and he couldn’t handle Ryan Garcia.”

Garcia’s ban will end on April 20th, 2025 due to it being backdated and already the Californian is eyeing up potential opponents for his comeback.

Although, a grudge match rematch with Haney would likely be the most fruitful if the former undisputed lightweight champion dares step through the ropes to take on his nemesis for a second time.

Light-heavyweight title hopeful Anthony Yarde is set for a landmark fight this weekend and after witnessing Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed title win last Saturday, the Brit appears to have taken some inspiration.

Anthony Yarde gave the Canadian-Russian one of his toughest tests in the professional ring when they went toe-to-toe last January – losing via knockout whilst ahead on the cards against the undefeated mastermind.

Following that victory, Beterbiev moved on to another Briton and halted Liverpool’s former super-middleweight world champion Callum Smith to extend his 100% knockout record to 20 fights.

However, 39-year-old Beterbiev’s insane run of stoppages came to an end when he was tasked with Russian technician and fellow light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh on Saturday.

Although that is not to say that he was not happy with the result, where he edged a split-decision to become the first undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

During the build-up to that legendary scrap, Beterbiev’s training methods went viral as he showed his brutal wrist exercises at the public workout for the event.Artur Beterbiev’s stunning wrist exercise at today’s public workout ahead of the Dmitry Bivol fight on Saturday night… pic.twitter.com/kOjH5j9bfP

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 9, 2024Dmitry Bivol’s team requests immediate rematch against Artur Beterbiev

Meanwhile, Yarde has fought twice since losing out to the pound-for-pound superstar, banking back-to-back stoppage wins of his own against Jorge Silva and Marko Nikolic – neither of those opponents being able to reach the fourth round against the Londoner.

Now, as Yarde’s pursuit for light-heavyweight gold continues, the 33-year-old is set to make his debut under Ben Shalom and BOXXER since leaving Frank Warren’s Queensberry promotions.

At the public workout, Yarde copied Beterbiev’s training techniques and smiled at the camera afterwards, paying homage to one of the modern greats of the sport, as per Sky Sports Boxing.Anthony Yarde channelling his inner Artur Beterbiev 😎 😂#AzimDavies | Saturday pic.twitter.com/JMeM6ArgED

— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) October 17, 2024

Yarde (25-3) will take on Latvia’s Ralfs Vilcans (17-1) on the Azim-Davies undercard at the Copper Box Arena in London this weekend, with the full card being available to watch live on Sky Sports on Saturday October 19th.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol went toe-to-toe in an instant classic to crown the first undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the four-belt era on Saturday night – with Beterbiev edging a controversial split-decision. Since then, a rematch has been demanded, but it now appears Beterbiev will be forced to fight an alternate opponent.

After 12 rounds of high level action in Riyadh, a number of viewers felt as though Bivol had done enough to get the nod on the scorecards, but it was Beterbiev’s hand was raised – becoming an ironically disputed undisputed light-heavyweight champion.

Due to the controversy and quality of their first encounter, Dmitry Bivol and his team have requested that a rematch be ordered, believing that the uncertainty of the judges’ decision warrants a second affair.

Meanwhile, the next worthy candidates for the 175lb throne, David Benavidez and David Morrell, are scheduled to face one another in January – opening up the possibility for the winner of the Beterbiev-Bivol rematch to fight the winner of Benavidez-Morrell during 2025.

However, today it has been confirmed that the IBF has instead ordered Artur Beterbiev to defend his world title against 13-1 German contender, Michael Eifert, as per Michael Benson.The IBF have now officially ordered Artur Beterbiev to defend his undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO light-heavyweight world titles vs Michael Eifert next.

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 17, 2024EXCLUSIVE: The Return of KRONK – Brit dreams of revitalising boxing’s most respected gym

“The IBF have now officially ordered Artur Beterbiev to defend his undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO light-heavyweight world titles vs Michael Eifert next.”

Eifert defeated former unified light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal in March 2023 and has fought just once since, scoring a second-round knockout victory over 39-year-old Venezuelan Carlos Eduardo Jimenez back in August.

Although the clash between Beterbiev and Eifert has been ordered by the IBF, the likelihood is that the Canadian-Russian will instead opt to vacate his belt and go ahead with the much more fruitful rematch against Bivol.

As for the future of that world title if Beterbiev decides to vacate, Eifert will could be upgraded from mandatory challenger to world champion but the more likely scenario is that he will fight for the vacant title.

At #2 in the IBF rankings is Australia’s Conor Wallace (14-1) who will be licking his lips at the prospect of a showdown with Eifert for world honours.

There have been plenty of calls for fan-favourite heavyweight Derek Chisora to hang up the gloves in recent years, but a recent victory has put the ‘Del Boy’s’ retirement plan on ice.

Now, the front-footed Brit appears set to return in the ring in January 2025.

Chisora has twice challenged for heavyweight gold, with each of those unsuccessful title bids coming a decade apart – first losing a unanimous decision to Vitali Klitschko in 2012 before a bruising knockout defeat to Tyson Fury in 2022, which led to calls for the veteran to walk away from the sport.

Yet, almost two years on from his shortcomings against ‘The Gypsy King’, Chisora is still campaigning in the heavyweight division and recently secured an upset victory over Joe Joyce to remind fans that he is still a capable operator.

During the aftermath of that victory, the now 40-year-old declared that he will appear on two more occasions before retirement in order to reach the 50-fight landmark, outlining a desire to headline a card in Manchester.

And it appears that his dream has been accepted as a boxer has now confirmed that his team are in discussions to fight Chisora in Manchester in the next year.

‘Big Baby’ Jarrell Miller has confirmed to Boxing Scene that talks are ongoing for a fight between the pair to take place in January 2025.

And the venue is set to be Manchester.

“That’s the biggest one we’re talking about right now – Chisora. It’s not locked in yet; the deal’s not signed yet,” Miller confirmed.

“But there are definitely talks.

“We’re gonna see; we’re gonna see.

“We don’t have the arena locked down yet, but it’s looking like Manchester in January.

“I love it. I think it’s a great fight.

“I don’t think it’s an easy one but I think it’s a win.

“I’ve gotta go in there and beat my boy up.

“It’s so funny – as you get older in the sport of boxing, your fellow boxers become mates, I would say.Fabio Wardley gloves under investigation after brutal Frazer Clarke KO

“It’s hard to avoid everybody at the top eventually [even if you like them] – some of us have gotta fight.

“I’ve a level of respect for Chisora.

“I like him, as much as I like Andy [Ruiz], so hopefully I can fight him.

“I told people, ‘If Chisora’s in shape, and his chin can stand up, I think he can beat Joe Joyce; Joe Joyce is very slow, he’s not very active, and so Derek could get rid of him’.

“Chisora’s a little past his prime, but sometimes an old dog got tricks, man.

“He’s an old dog that got tricks.

“I worry about him.

“He got two hands and two feet like me, so I’m worried about Chisora [fighting on].

“But I’ma train my ass off ‘cause if you give a dog a chance, he gonna bite you.

“The whole point is to go in there, and put a dog down.

“You might hear about it real soon, but the contract’s not signed yet.”

So there you have it.

It seems that Derek Chisora is going to get his wish to have his next fight in Manchester.

Once all the details are finalised, it’s sure to be a fight that boxing fans will be looking forward to.

But the sheer fact that Jarrell Miller is openly talking about it seems to indicate that an announcement could be made sooner rather than later.

Chris Colbert has been a name that American fans have been routing for in recent years although despite his relatively young age. However, there are now many who feel that the former WBA interim super-featherweight champion will never get his hands on a world title, after last night’s surprise defeat.

‘Prime Time’ starred in the 2017 documentary named ‘CounterPunch’ alongside Peter Quillan and Cam F. Awesome, tracking the development of three of the United States’ top prospects, although it was Colbert who showed the most potential.

By 2021, Colbert had built up a record of 16-0 and was the reigning WBA interim super-featherweight champion in hot pursuit of the now self-proclaimed ‘face of boxing’ Gervonta Davis – who held the full WBA world title at 130lbs at the time.

Colbert had scored wins over two former world champions in Jezreel Corrales and Tugstsogt Nyambayar and the possibility of him being able to hand ‘Tank’ a first career defeat was one that was not being disregarded.

Yet, Colbert would then lose his undefeated record to Hector Luis Garcia and move up to the lightweight division where he registered an impressive but controversial win over current WBA super-lightweight champion Jose Valenzuela on his debut at the weight.

In their rematch, ‘Rayo’ was far less forgiving and didn’t allow the judges to intervene this time around – knocking Colbert out with a late knockout of the year contender last December.British former world title challenger retires aged just 32-years-oldJose 'El Rayo' Valenzuela is coming up on his first world title shot as he attempts to take out WBA 140lb champion, Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz.

Here he is avenging his controversial defeat to Chris Colbert with one of the best knockouts of the decade so far. pic.twitter.com/cbxNEyYgh1

— 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 (@KOJournals) August 2, 2024

Last night, Colbert attempted to bounce back from the devastating stoppage but Omar Salcido was able to capitalise and the damaged goods left behind by Valenzuela and dominate the bout, until Colbert’s corner opted to throw in the towel in the ninth round.💥SALCIDO STOPS COLBERT!

Omar Salcido beats up Chris Colbert for almost the entirety of the fight, before the Colbert corner stops the fight a minute into Round 9 in Plant City, Florida

Salcido was a 2/1 (+200) underdog! pic.twitter.com/OpYJgklsce

— Tokkerū (@ATokkers5) October 17, 2024

Salcido’s victory marks a third defeat in four outings for Colbert, with the win that separates his shortcomings being an eyebrow-raising one.

At 28-years-old, Colbert still has time on his side but he will need to show vast improvements in his next performance if he is to ever fulfil the promise that he showed in the early days of his professional career and bring a world title back to Brooklyn.

The relationship between a fighter and their trainer always has and always will be a special one – especially when a pair begin their career together and achieve that illustrious goal of becoming a world champion. However, one reigning champion in the world of boxing has made the decision to split from the man who has guided them to success on the world stage and he has done so in a controversial fashion.

Jose Valenzuela turned professional during 2018 and showed promise during the early stages of his career but back-to-back defeats to Edwin De Los Santos and Chris Colbert derailed his title challenge.

Still, a knockout of the year candidate in the Mexican’s rematch with Colbert thrust ‘Rayo’ back into the title picture and earlier this year he was able to spring the upset over WBA super-lightweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.

Since the victory, rumours have suggested that Cruz will activate a rematch clause and enforce a second encounter with Valenzuela in an attempt to regain his 140lb throne, although official confirmation of Valenzuela’s next fight is not yet announced.

On social media, the 25-year-old southpaw declared that fight news for his first defence of the WBA crown was coming soon but also revealed that he had split from long-term trainer Jose Benavidez Sr., who is also the father and coach of fan-favourite light-heavyweight, David Benavidez.Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing good. Just want to clear up some things I’ve been hearing lately about my next fight. But I’m no longer in a managing or training relationship with José Benavidez Sr. or his team. It’s time to move forward. Stay tuned for the announcement of my…

— Jose el Rayo Valenzuela (@rayoboxing) October 17, 2024

“Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing good. Just want to clear up some things I’ve been hearing lately about my next fight. But I’m no longer in a managing or training relationship with Jose Benavidez Sr. or his team. It’s time to move forward. Stay tuned for the announcement of my next fight – it’s coming soon!:”

However, Benavidez Sr. has since taken to Instagram to admit that this is the first he is hearing of his split from Valenzuela – saddened by the fact that the WBA title-holder told the world of social media before having a private conversation.British former world title challenger retires aged just 32-years-old

“I am just as confused as everyone else regarding Jose Valenzuela recent Instagram post of us not working together. I have not received any communication from Jose Valenzuela requesting to part ways.

“I have no problem with him going a different route or choosing different people to work with. I took Rayo in before he turned pro and treated him like a son. Me and my sons always looked out for him and wanted the best for him. We worked our asses off together as a team to get where he’s at today. Success didn’t happen overnight.

“I knew deep down inside he would become a world champion even before he turned pro. So many times, it seemed as if a title shot wasn’t going to come but I never gave up on him and the belt speaks for itself.

“With all the sacrifices I had to do not only on his end, but mine too dealing with the behind-the-scenes bulls**t, fighting for him to get the better fights, more money, bigger stages, etc.

“The list goes on. Jose Valenzuela could have at least been a man and talked to me first instead of sharing post on Instagram. I am disappointed with his level of professionalism and hope he can communicate professionally.”

The rematch between Valenzuela and Cruz had been expected to take place on the undercard of David Benavidez’s intriguing showdown with David Morrell (touted for January 25th in Las Vegas), although an assumably sour relationship between ‘Rayo’ and the Benavidez family may well have put an end to that possibility.

Fabio Wardley produced one of the knockouts of the year this past Saturday.

Taking on Frazer Clarke for a second time after their first fight in March ended in a draw, there was no mistaking who came out victorious in this fight.

The image of the effect on Clarke’s face after the punch was

Clarke subsequently had to have surgery as it was diagnosed that he’d broken his jaw in the fight.

But the devastating effect of the punch is now seemingly being investigated according to Ben Shalom.

Shalom, the promoter for Frazer Clarke, was speaking to YouTube channel Sportsman Boxing and has lifted the lid of the current state of play.

BOXXER founder Shalom has stated that he and his team are investigating and looking very closely at the gloves worn by Fabio Wardley for the Clarke fight.

“We’ll look at what the gloves situation was there – I won’t get too much into it…

“But there was a lot of talk during the week as to the gloves that were being worn by Fabio Wardley.

“A doctor said to me that there’s no way in hell any boxing glove should be able to have that level of damage.

“But it was a clinical, clinical and to the fight by Fabio Wardley.

“But as I say, anything can happen in heavyweight boxing – Frazer will learn from it and he has a massive career ahead”.

Just in that gambit, Ben Shalom implies that there were murmurings around the gloves that Fabio Wardley that was planning on wearing in the week running up to the fight.EXCLUSIVE: Ben Shalom puts Frank Warren on blast after viral outburst

What that talk was isn’t clear.

So the presenter asked the BOXXER supremo to provide more detail on what exactly they’re looking at with the gloves situation.

“Yes. It’s something that we are looking at very carefully at the moment with our team.

“Not just for big Frazer’s sake, but these customised gloves that are starting to get introduced… The word customised, the fact that they’re different, you’ve got to look into it.

“And as I mentioned, I’m not going to get too much into it because it’s an ongoing process but during the week we were warned repeatedly by Frazer’s team around what gloves could be being used.

“That’s no excuse.

“Frazer lost the fight fair and square.

“It’s the damage that that can cause and that will have to be looked at”.

This is likely to turn into quite an intriguing situation.

Although Shalom is clear that there are no excuses from Frazer Clarke and that Fabio Wardley won the fight fairly, it seems that the state of boxing gloves used by fighters may get brought into the spotlight after that display.

Whether that will have implications on future fights remains to be seen.

To be clear, there are no suggestions that Wardley has done anything wrong or illegal and it may be that the review from Shalom’s team may not bring out anything untoward.

But it looks as though there will be some type of microscope put onto customised gloves in the future.

Turki Al-Alshikh’s plunge into the world of boxing has undeniably aided the sport and it’s promoters by making rivals work together and thus creating the biggest possible fights. However, the result of Al-Alshikh’s blockbuster events has also seen BOXXER’s Ben Shalom enter the supposed ‘inner circle’ of British boxing promotion and now the youngster has fired back at comments made by his older competitors.

Shalom made headlines during the Beterbiev-Bivol fight week after he was seen arguing with Frank Warren on stage, attempting to ensure that he was in the spotlight for the face-off’s and weigh-in’s for the fighters who he promotes – Ben Whittaker, Frazer Clarke and Chris Eubank Jr.

On fight night, only Eubank Jr. proved to be successful, as Clarke and Whittaker were both dealt with injuries – one seemingly more serious than the other.

During the aftermath, Frank Warren told Boxing King Media that he believes Shalom’s shortcomings came as a result of karma.

“Karma always happens, I’m a big believer in karma. All that nonsense with Mr. Shalom, we all see what happened.”

Meanwhile, in a separate interview with Box Nation, Warren added his belief that Shalom had been disrespectful throughout the entirety of fight week.Chris Colbert suffers shock defeat as title plans derailed once again

“All you got from him all week was “Where am I sitting? Am I on the camera side of the TV?” Sending contracts through, “I must be in the middle of the photograph. I don’t want Eddie Hearn in a photograph with my fighter.” Had he done it (again), I would’ve (physically) thrown him off the stage. He was just so disrespectful to everybody, everybody had enough of him. Just hard work.”

Today, speaking exclusively with , Ben Shalom hit back at Warren and outlined his concern at the inhumane labelling that Warren uses to speak about fighters whom he works with.

“First of all, they are not property, They are not my fighter or your fighter, they are individuals in their own right and they are individuals that have worked very hard. To say that it is karma for someone to be hospitalized and lose the fight, I think that is very bad.”

“He says I have been giving it [large] all week? Giving it all week in terms of one time, deciding ‘you know what? I will stand where I am supposed to’ having been blocked out of every single event that I have been to.”

The drama between Warren and Shalom is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon and only time will tell whether their poor relationship proves to be a stumbling block for future contests or if it will intensify a possible five versus down the line.

Self-proclaimed ‘face of boxing’ Gervonta Davis stands out as one of the most talented active fighters in the sport but his recent résumé has left fans wanting. Now, he and Artur Beterbiev’s team have exchanged words after his career was critiqued.

‘Tank’ has held world titles in three weight-classes during his 30-fight undefeated career and he has scored wins over the likes of Ryan Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz and Mario Barrios in the past.

However, as the reigning WBA lightweight title-holder, fans were hopeful that the Baltimore sensation would seek to unify the 135lb titles against either Shakur Stevenson, Vasyl Lomachenko or Denys Berinchyk.

Instead, with his fellow champions appearing to have other plans, Davis has opted to defend his belt against WBA super-featherweight champion Lamont Roach, rather than fight a contender that is a natural lightweight – much to the disappointment of fight fans around the globe.

In an interview with Norbes It All Network, John Scully, trainer of recently-crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, declared that Davis would not be worthy of hall-of-fame status if he hung up the gloves at this point in his career.

“No, [if he retired now I wouldn’t consider Davis as a hall of famer], and you know what? In this era and the way that they do things – [he] probably [would be].

“For me, the hall of fame has always been the elites of the elites. You are talking Sugar Ray Robinson, you’re talking Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali.Undefeated boxer wants to fight Artur Beterbiev

“I don’t want to say any names but there are guys that are in the hall of the fame that absolutely positively there is no way on earth that they should be in the hall of fame. Zero.”

In response, ‘Tank’ has taken to social media to say the same of Beterbiev, before disregarding the talent of the Canadian-Russian.Gervonta Davis blasting Artur Beterbiev in response to a comment from Beterbiev's coach John Scully who said Tank wouldn’t get into the Hall of Fame if he retired today… pic.twitter.com/Qfjj7xxiTK

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 17, 2024

“That big strong a** goofy that he train [is] not a hall of fame fighter and he’s a**.”

Davis will fight Lamont Roach on December 14th at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, topping a card that is expected to feature a salivating rematch and an intriguing additional world title contest.

Dmitry Bivol’s team has formally submitted a request to the four major boxing organizations (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO), asking for an immediate rematch against Artur Beterbiev. This appeal, made on Wednesday, seeks to have the organizations intervene and order a new fight between the two boxers for the undisputed light heavyweight championship.

According to the letter sent, the request is based on the belief that a large portion of viewers expected a Dmitry Bivol victory. Bivol’s team has drawn parallels to the controversial Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield I fight, where many believed Lewis had won, but the result was a draw. The goal is for the rematch to provide a clear resolution, similar to what happened in that historic bout.

Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, confirmed they are still waiting for a response from the organizations. Kornilov also emphasized that one of the key points of the appeal is to review the scorecard of judge Pawel Kardyni, who scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Beterbiev. This score has generated controversy, and Bivol’s team believes it deserves a thorough review.Despite speculations, it was clarified that this action should not be interpreted as a formal protest.

It is simply a request for an immediate rematch, outlining the reasons why they believe the fight should take place again. Bivol’s lawyer, representing the boxer, stressed in the letter that the fight must happen again to clearly determine the undisputed champion.

Previously, it was reported that both Bivol and Kornilov were considering filing a formal protest after the controversy sparked by the unanimous decision in favor of Beterbiev in their first fight. Bivol’s team made it clear they were dissatisfied with the 116-112 scorecard, which they consider unjust.

Dmitry Bivol’s team remains firm in their stance and is determined to seek a fair resolution for their fighter. It is now up to the regulatory organizations to respond to this request and decide whether a rematch will take place.‼️ Dmitry Bivol’s team have reportedly now officially filed protests with all four sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO) against the Artur Beterbiev result, seeking an immediate rematch. [According to @JakeNDaBox]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2024Three-division world champion handed a one-year ban

Additionally, Bivol’s manager Vadim Kornilov confirmed they are still seeking a response regarding their request to review judge Pawel Kardyni’s 116-112 scorecard. https://t.co/J1gMO8k5zm

— Jake Donovan (@JakeNDaBox) October 16, 2024

FYI: It is NOT lodged as a “protest.” It is a request for an immediate rematch outlining reasons Team Bivol believes one should be ordered. https://t.co/ZsR6yQrJKo

In a recent interview with Box Nation, former world champion Amir Khan made clear his desire to return to the ring. The Briton, who retired after a defeat in 2022, expressed interest in a high-profile match against Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. In his statements, Khan didn’t hide his enthusiasm for the potential fight, emphasizing the magnitude that a bout between the two would have.

“Amir, what’s going on with you and Manny Pacquiao?” the interviewer asked, directly addressing Khan. “I know Manny says he wants to fight, I’ll take the fight, I mean, let’s make it happen.” Khan highlighted how significant the fight between the two retired fighters would be, pointing out that despite their retirements, a match between them would still attract many fans.

“You know how big of a fight that would be? It’d be massive. I mean, it’d be good to come back and sell out Arenas again,” Khan added.

Khan, who will turn 38 in December, hopes that the fight could be arranged early next year. Pacquiao, now 44, has yet to comment on the matter, although the Filipino legend has shown interest in staying active with exhibition fights since his retirement in 2021.Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao

The highly anticipated match between the two is not a new concept. Several years ago, the fighters announced on social media that a fight was scheduled to take place in the Middle East. However, the event was canceled due to a lack of proof of funds from the promoters. Despite the cancellation of that first attempt, Khan’s interest appears to have been reignited.

Amir Khan has not competed since being brutally stopped by his rival Kell Brook in February 2022. As for Manny Pacquiao, he retired after losing by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021. However, Pacquiao has participated in several exhibition fights since then, keeping the possibility of one last big fight alive.In a March interview this year with NordicBet, Pacquiao’s advisor, Sean Gibbons, left the door open for a fight between the Filipino and Khan.

According to Gibbons, there had been interest in making the fight happen in the past, but Pacquiao temporarily retired to focus on his political career.

“There was interest in the past, and there were opportunities,” Gibbons remarked. “But unfortunately, when there was a chance to do it, Manny retired to run for president.” However, Gibbons did not rule out the possibility of the fight happening if there is a promoter willing to pay. “If someone said tomorrow that they want to see Manny Pacquiao take on Amir Khan in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, or England, then of course Manny is up for all of this,” Gibbons expressed.Undefeated boxer wants to fight Artur Beterbiev

Gibbons added that Pacquiao is likely in the final year of his career, highlighting the love Pacquiao has for boxing. “This is a final swansong for Manny,” the advisor concluded, suggesting that a fight against Khan could be an ideal opportunity to close out his legendary career.

With Pacquiao still active in exhibition matches and Khan eager to return to the ring, the possibility of the two facing off remains open. The key, as Gibbons pointed out, will be finding the right financial backing to organize an event of this magnitude.

Time will tell if we’ll finally see these two boxing legends step back into the ring in 2024.

Bill Haney, father and trainer of boxing champion Devin Haney, has ignited social media by launching a strong critique against boxer Ryan Garcia. Using his official Instagram account, Bill posted an image in his stories warning about the risks of steroid use, accompanied by a direct message to Garcia.

In the Instagram story, Bill Haney wrote: “@RyanGarcia, some of us rely on skills, others rely on shortcuts. We’ll keep it clean while you clean up your mess. 💉 #NoShortcuts #Cleanwins #Haneystrong.” This message directly references the controversies surrounding Garcia, who was recently suspended for doping.

The tension between the two camps is not new. Devin Haney’s team has made it clear that a rematch against Ryan Garcia will only be possible if the latter undergoes a strict Olympic-style anti-doping program. This condition was imposed due to Garcia’s recent history with banned substances. Bill Haney gave Garcia a 48-hour deadline to enroll in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) program. This is aimed at ensuring a clean fight after Garcia’s doping suspension ends in April.

Simultaneously, Devin Haney also joined the discussion on social media. On his X account (formerly Twitter), Devin posted a cryptic message: “They know I’m coming…” Although Devin didn’t elaborate further, Ryan Garcia quickly responded, using the mocking tone that has characterized their rivalry: “No they don’t,” replied Garcia.

The rivalry between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney began in 2023, but it has reached its peak in 2024. Earlier this year, Devin Haney filed a lawsuit against Garcia, accusing him of assault, fraud, and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit was filed after a failed drug test affected the outcome of their fight.

The bout, which was initially decided by a majority in favor of Garcia, was later declared a “no-contest” when it was revealed that Garcia had tested positive for Ostarine, an anabolic steroid, both on the weigh-in day and the fight day. This scandal has severely damaged Ryan Garcia’s reputation and further fueled tensions between the two boxers and their teams.Undefeated boxer wants to fight Artur Beterbiev

With this new escalation on social media and Bill Haney’s insistence on ensuring a clean fight through anti-doping controls, the path to a potential rematch between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia seems increasingly fraught with obstacles. Garcia’s response, or his lack of commitment to the Haney team’s demands, will be key in determining whether the much-anticipated rematch will happen.Devin Haney’s father/trainer Bill Haney firing shots at Ryan Garcia today… pic.twitter.com/oBcUTbAGRa

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2024

No they don’t https://t.co/HF7cLO8nqL

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 15, 2024

It has recently been reported that EA Sports is working on a new boxing video game. The company has taken note of the success of Undisputed, a new boxing game that has generated significant interest within the gaming community. At the same time, it recognizes that there is a market for boxing games, especially with the resurgence of interest in the sport in various regions of the world. The rise of boxing in the Middle East, along with renewed interest in the UK, presents opportunities for a successful launch.

According to Mike Straw on “The Mike Straw Show,” sources close to him have confirmed that EA Sports is once again working on a recognized franchise. The company has restarted development on Fight Night, although there is no specific release date. Despite hopes for the game to be released this year, sources suggest that the release window could extend to three to four years. Players may have to wait until 2027 to see the game on current generation consoles like Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

As Fight Night progresses, EA Sports is also working on UFC 6. Unlike the boxing franchise, which requires individual licenses, UFC has a contract that mandates compliance with certain release dates. This could result in UFC 6 hitting the market before Fight Night. Despite these challenges, EA has the freedom to create a boxing game without commitments to specific organizations.

Similarly, Straw noted that there are rumors about a potential crossover between Fight Night and UFC, which could attract even more players. EA has high expectations for both titles and is striving to meet public demands. The development of Fight Night has been intermittent, but the company assures that it has not been canceled; it has simply been on pause.

An exciting aspect of the development of Fight Night is the possibility of including recognized boxers like Tyson Fury or Jake Paul. EA has been in talks with the teams of both athletes, which could elevate the game’s profile. Additionally, EA would not face issues acquiring licenses, as they have good resources to invest in this. The inclusion of famous figures could attract a broader player base.EXCLUSIVE: Brit vows to give Fabio Wardley ‘a boxing lesson’ despite Clarke KO

As Fight Night moves toward its final development stages, fans must be patient and maintain realistic expectations. The franchise has faced challenges in the past, but it now seems to be in a better position to return to the market.EA Sports have reportedly now put a new Fight Night boxing game “back on the table” and are working on reviving the franchise after seeing the level of interest in the Undisputed boxing game. [According to @MikeStrawMedia]

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2024

Emanuel Steward, Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis – just some of the influential boxing figures that come to mind when the name ‘KRONK’ is mentioned.

A style of fighting, a mentality, and a pillar of boxing around the globe, the Detroit gym trained over 40 world champions and gained a worldwide reputation for building and crafting some of boxing’s biggest names, but the famous gold and red resonated with fans for more than just it’s fighters, until it’s devastating closure.

Now, the gym is hopeful of a comeback.

The KRONK gym opened in 1921, but it was during the 1970’s where a plethora of local Detroit talent descended upon the world stage, each from humble beginnings representing a humble gym, and the KRONK name soon became a well-known boxing enterprise. Led by Steward and spearheaded by Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns and Mickey Goodwin, Kenty became KRONK’s first world champion in 1980 with a stoppage win over Ernesto Espana for the WBA lightweight title, only for Hearns to follow suit just five months later with a second-round knockout of Jose Cuevas for the WBA welterweight crown.

The success of Hearns and others throughout the 1980’s rippled throughout the gym and saw them explode onto the world scene, by the 1990’s, KRONK became an attractive proposal to the top fighters in the world, even if just for one training session in order to experience a taste of life under Steward.

After years of continued success led by Hearns, eventual three-time heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis became KRONK’s new poster boy once Hearns’ time at the top came to an end, and ‘The Lion’ represented a new example of what it meant to be a part of the now booming stable in downtown Detroit.

An Olympic gold medallist with a traditional style, Steward converted a soft Lewis jab into one of the strongest the world had ever seen, utilizing the left-hand power of the British-Canadian by changing his jab into a punch with mean intentions rather than just a set-up shot – but also using it to open up opportunities for a signature straight right-hand.In the rematch with Hasim Rahman, Lennox Lewis controlled the distance with jab, beautifully mixing in the left hook which would later set up the finish.

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— Steve Boxman (@SteveBoxman) August 27, 2024

The versatility of Lewis saw Steward also transition as a trainer, changing from encouraging a front-footed aggressive approach to a more rounded, patient and selective strategy that was destructively efficient at the correct times.

However, despite their fabled success inside of the ring, KRONK could not escape the local struggles outside of it and the gym closed down in 2006 – thieves stealing copper pipes from the site when it was on its knees ultimately proving to be the final straw – a sign of the times in Detroit.

Steward’s death in 2012 devastated the world of boxing but it left KRONK lost. How could an institute that is epitomised by its trainer survive and be reborn without him?

Many investors have previously attempted to return KRONK to greatness, but now there is a team who hopes of bringing KRONK back to big-time boxing, and they have a plan to make it happen. After working closely with Emanuel’s wife, Marie Steward and his daughter, Sylvia Steward, Paul Bhatti now finds himself leading a diverse team that is committed to returning KRONK to the bright lights of boxing.

After 31 years in the IT industry, Bhatti & Team successfully purchased the Intellectual Property (IP) of the KRONK brand. Bhatti, the Manchester-born and Metro Detroit-based boxing fanatic, is now the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and he admitted to that this was an opportunity that he could not refuse.

“Having had pictures of KRONK fighters on my bedroom wall as a kid, to get the opportunity to officially own the KRONK IP with my amazing team, is an absolute honour! We are all focused to execute upon on our vision, to bring KRONK back into the mainstream.”

So, what is it exactly that KRONK needs? The answer is simple. As ever, KRONK needs world champions, and it needs to eventually breed its own.

As Bhatti confirmed with , talks are already underway for KRONK to bring back some of the elite trainers from the KRONK lineage, to ensure that boxing fans around the world will once again be thrilled with the exciting KRONK style that Emanuel Steward made famous. Like Steward before them, Bhatti and Team are committed to first perfect the foundations before rushing to a return to the peak of the sport.

To maintain and instil the same morals into every member of the KRONK family, employees or fighters is to ensure that every decision is carried out in the manner that Emanuel Steward would wish for. A key move from Bhatti has been to keep the Steward family at the heart of the business. Marie has been named as a Founder Emeritus whilst Sylvia, one of two of Steward’s daughters, has been brought on board as a business consultant.

Though both Marie and Sylvia are family members by blood, John Lepak was an integral part of the KRONK family that saw it boom during its heyday and he is a critical addition at the core of the relaunch, believing the newly formed team, in which he acts as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), to be capable of doing his mentor, Steward, justice.

“Life has truly come full circle. Starting out as a 16-year-old kid running errands for Emanuel, training in the original gym, working alongside so many of our great champions, and eventually serving on the promotional team for some of the highest-grossing fights in boxing history, I truly thought I had reached the mountain top.

“This opportunity presents another mountain to climb. While no one will ever be able to duplicate what Emanuel did, I believe he left KRONK in a position where we can now grow the brand in areas he had dreamed of”

Meanwhile, Bhatti has recognised the importance of adapting with the times and looking towards the future as much as reminiscing of past successes, adding Amer Abdallah. A former undefeated world champion kickboxer and a respected figure in the combat sports world, Abdallah has played a pivotal role in the development of boxing in the Middle East, he assumes the position as a Managing Partner and Vice President of International Business, as KRONK looks towards global expansion and the opening of gyms overseas.

“The relaunch of the world’s most iconic brand in boxing gives me tremendous pride to be involved with. KRONK will be expanding around the globe and will continue to build upon its rich history and legacy.”

Yet, despite the exciting appointments, the names mean nothing without a plan of action and thankfully that is what Bhatti is most excited about.

When asked of what he and KRONK are working towards in the immediate future, Bhatti identified the current focal areas of his strategy, and much like any boxer kickstarting their career with victories against journeymen, explained that he is looking for ‘foundational wins’ before jumping the gun and competing at the world level.

“Our vision for KRONK’s resurgence is clear and methodical. We’re starting with foundational wins, like launching a revitalized website and introducing an updated merchandise line, to help re-establish our brand’s presence. We’re also actively exploring strategic licensing opportunities to unlock new revenue streams, and we’re reviewing prime locations in the heart of Detroit for our new flagship gym.

“These steps are critical for reintroducing KRONK to a new generation of fans and markets, building on our legacy while positioning the brand for growth in today’s landscape.”

Whilst Bhatti and the new KRONK team are infectiously ambitious, it is important to note that the road to the top is an arduous one and will likely take years of dedication and diligent decision-making. KRONK has the branding that could prove key to success, and if Bhatti and his new team can accomplish half of what Steward did then they will surely be proud of their restoration job.

Yet, as Steward famously stated, ‘those not fit do not survive’ in the world of boxing and KRONK will need to prove that they are more than just a name if they are to make the return that they are envisaging.

British boxer Adam Azim is confident that his upcoming fight against Ohara Davies will be key in proving he’s a world-class boxer. While preparing for this significant challenge, Azim is also setting his sights on high-profile matchups in 2025, including potential fights against Harlem Eubank and Dalton Smith.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Azim expressed his interest in these future bouts, though he acknowledges that they are more likely to happen next year. “Those two fights might happen next year, Harlem and Dalton,” the young boxer said. He emphasized the importance of securing the fight against Davies first before thinking about other opponents. “There are two big names I want to fight next year, but I’ve got to get this fight done, which is Ohara Davies,” Azim added.

The fight between Azim and Davies is set for this Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in East London. Given Davies’ punching power, Azim considers him a more dangerous opponent than Eubank, whom he also hopes to face in the future. “It’s a more dangerous fight, but I know not to try and get hit in there. My aim is to hit and not get hit,” explained Azim.Adam Azim’s rivalry with Dalton Smith has a long history.

He was scheduled to fight Harlem Eubank earlier this year, but an incident delayed the bout. The fight was planned for June 15, but Azim suffered an injury while running, which forced the match to be postponed. His trainer, Shane McGuigan, explained that the “freak accident” occurred when Adam Azim twisted his ankle after stepping in a pothole.

Due to this delay, Eubank sought other opponents. However, both Azim and McGuigan believe that the fight could still happen in the future. “I don’t think we’re going to fight each other this year, doesn’t look like it. He’s got a fight coming up. He might want to fight again by the end of the year, but it looks like it’s going to happen next year,” Azim said.

Davies, for his part, presents himself as a dangerous rival with experience in world title fights. Although Davies has suffered past defeats at the hands of Josh Taylor, Jack Catterall, and Ismael Barroso, his power remains a serious threat to Azim. “It’s a step up. It’s a bigger fight, I believe, and with bigger fights, there’s greater risk, but there’s also greater reward if you come out and look spectacular,” McGuigan remarked.

Adam Azim, on the other hand, is fully focused on this bout. He is determined to show that he’s ready to face the best in the world. “I’ve matured as a fighter. I’ve improved a lot. My game—I’ve got reflexes, fast hands, but I also bring other things in, like my inside fighting as well,” Azim stated.

By securing a victory over Ohara Davies, Adam Azim believes he can position himself as a strong world title contender. His goal is for that opportunity to come sometime in 2025. In the meantime, Azim remains focused on his upcoming fight, knowing that a decisive win will bring him closer to his ultimate goal. “My eye is just fully focused on Ohara Davies,” Azim concluded.

Manchester light heavyweight amateur boxer Conner Tudsbury has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing, marking a significant step in his boxing career. Under the guidance of Eddie Hearn, Tudsbury will make his highly anticipated professional debut in mid-2025. At just 24 years old, this young talent is recognized as one of Britain’s top boxing prospects and is eager to showcase his skills in the professional ranks.

Tudsbury began his boxing journey at the age of eight, training at the renowned Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club. There, he honed his technique and discipline, leading him to represent both England and the Great Britain team. Among his notable achievements is a bronze medal earned at the Youth World Championships in Hungary in 2018.

In this new phase of his career, Tudsbury will train at the VIP Gym in Astley, working closely with respected coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.

Expressing his excitement about the signing, Tudsbury stated, “I’m thrilled to sign with the biggest promotional company in the world. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. I want to be as active as possible, work my way up, and learn the tricks of the pro game.”

Tudsbury emphasized his confidence in his coaching team, highlighting the great respect that Moore and Travis have earned in the boxing world. “I’ve grown up with them, so I know they’re great people and great coaches. They’ll take me far,” he said.

Eddie Hearn, president of Matchroom Sport, shared his enthusiasm for Tudsbury’s signing, noting, “Conner had an excellent schooling at the famous Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club before excelling for England and Team GB. He possesses all of the attributes to quickly establish himself as a fan favorite – frightening power and slick skills.”

Hearn also expressed confidence in the support that Moore, Travis, and fellow manager Sam Jones will provide Tudsbury, stating they will help him further develop his abilities. He eagerly anticipates seeing Tudsbury in action in 2025.

Sam Jones, one of Tudsbury’s managers, confidently declared that within 18 months, his boxer would solidify his position as the best light heavyweight in Britain. “He possesses frightening knockout power to complement his brilliant boxing skills, so I really believe the fans will love him,” Jones concluded.

As 2025 approaches, Conner Tudsbury is preparing to make a significant impact in the professional boxing scene with the backing of his top-tier team.

#ConnerTudsbury #MatchroomBoxing #ProfessionalDebut #BoxingProspect #LightHeavyweight #BoxingNews #EddieHearn #FutureChampion #BoxingLife #AmateurBoxing

Wales has a rich boxing legacy for a nation of its size, boasting champions like Joe Calzaghe, Jimmy Wilde, and Steve Robinson, who have proudly represented their country on the global stage. Now, one of Wales’ more recent contenders, Liam Williams, has decided to hang up his gloves at the age of 32.

Williams transitioned to the professional ranks following a stellar amateur career, quickly challenging for the British super-welterweight title in just his 14th professional bout. The Clydach-born 154-pounder achieved this milestone with a second-round knockout of Kris Carslaw and followed it up with another knockout victory over Gary Corcoran. Williams appeared to be on course for a world title shot after adding the European title to his accolades by halting Gabor Gorbics.

However, back-to-back bouts against Liam Smith resulted in consecutive defeats for Williams, the first of which ended due to a severe eye injury while he was leading on the scorecards. This setback dashed his dreams of a super-welterweight world title shot. Undeterred, ‘The Machine’ moved up to the middleweight division, where he became a two-weight British champion by knocking out Mark Heffron for the vacant Lonsdale Belt.

After one successful title defense, Williams added three more wins to extend his knockout streak to seven consecutive stoppages, positioning himself for a long-awaited world title challenge. Unfortunately, he fell short against the undefeated Demetrius Andrade for the WBO middleweight title but returned home to a hero’s welcome before facing off against Chris Eubank Jr. in a grudge match in 2022.

A nightmare start led to a unanimous-decision loss for Williams, yet he felt he still had plenty to give in the division. He bounced back with victories over Nizar Trimech and Florin Cardos, both ending in early knockouts. However, at the beginning of this year, he faced the highly-rated Hamzah Sheeraz, who dominated Williams, handing him a first-round defeat—the first time Williams had ever been truly stopped in his career.

Today, Williams confirmed his decision to retire from boxing, citing concerns over his health and remaining ability. He has chosen to prioritize his family, acknowledging that a world title may no longer be within reach. "I trust the people around me, and when they tell you it’s over, you have to listen," he told the BBC. "It was very hard to hear."

Williams recounted his struggles with concussions, stating, “I had three or four in 18 months. I don’t want to box just for money and risk a head injury I can never recover from. I’ve got a lovely family and partner. If I can’t enjoy my life with them due to brain damage, what would it be for?”

He expressed concern over his diminishing punch resistance: “Heavy sparring, heavy hits—my resistance to punches is not as good, and the risks are just too great. Some hits you can’t come back from.”

With a heartfelt farewell, everyone at boxing is congratulating Liam Williams on an outstanding professional career and wishing him the best in whatever comes next.

#LiamWilliams #BoxingRetirement #HealthFirst #ConcussionAwareness #WalesBoxing #BoxingLegacy #FamilyFirst #BoxingCommunity #FormerChampion #CareerEndingDecision

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has become one of the most talked-about fighters of 2023, reaching new heights of superstardom as he ventured into the world of boxing. Although the Cameroonian has returned to MMA, Ngannou is not finished with boxing just yet and has named potential opponents for his return to the ring.

‘The Predator’ established himself as one of the hardest punchers in UFC history, racking up an impressive 10 knockouts in his 12 wins within the promotion. However, he made headlines when he became the first reigning UFC champion to switch promotions since 2004, signing with the Professional Fighter’s League (PFL), which allowed him to explore professional boxing first.

Ngannou made a splash in the boxing world when he stepped into the ring against then-WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taking on the monumental underdog role in what many viewed as a mismatch. To everyone’s surprise, Ngannou provided one of the most shocking moments in combat sports history by dropping ‘The Gypsy King’ before ultimately losing a controversial split decision.

Just months later, Ngannou returned to the boxing ring to face Anthony Joshua, but the fight concluded in a manner many anticipated, with ‘AJ’ scoring a decisive knockout within just two rounds.

Now, as Ngannou prepares for his first MMA fight in nearly three years, he is already eyeing a return to boxing. In an interview with the MMA Club, he expressed interest in fighting heavyweight knockout artist Deontay Wilder. “I don’t have a name now [who I would like to fight]. I think it depends on the landscape [when I return], but why not a name like [Deontay] Wilder or a rematch with Fury? I don’t know. I am down for everything that makes sense,” Ngannou stated. “He [Wilder] is a very good name that I would be interested in.”

Ngannou is set to face PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in his debut with the organization this Saturday, with the full card available for purchase and live viewing on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

#FrancisNgannou #BoxingComeback #DeontayWilder #TysonFury #PFL #MMA #HeavyweightDivision #CombatSports #KnockoutArtist #Superstardom

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Artur Beterbiev made history on Saturday by defeating Dmitry Bivol to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, but the victory wasn’t without its controversies. Many observers had differing opinions on the outcome, with some scoring it for Beterbiev, others for Bivol, and some calling it a draw. Given the contentious nature of the decision, a rematch appears likely, with Bivol already requesting another shot at Beterbiev—a move that boxing fans are generally in favor of.

With Beterbiev now holding all the belts in the light heavyweight division, he’s become a highly sought-after champion. Alongside Bivol, other fighters are eagerly positioning themselves for a shot at the title. One notable name is undefeated light heavyweight contender David Benavidez, who has held the WBC interim light heavyweight title since June 2024. The former WBC super middleweight champion boasts a perfect record of 29 wins and is looking to add more championships to his collection.

The Beterbiev vs. Bivol fight was compelling not only for its high stakes but also because both fighters entered the ring undefeated. A matchup featuring another pair of undefeated fighters—Beterbiev and Benavidez—would undoubtedly capture the attention of boxing fans.

Speaking to ProBox TV, Jose Benavidez Sr., David's father and trainer, outlined their ambitions. "David’s next fight is against David Morrell on January 25th," he confirmed. "Everyone is super excited about it. We’ve been trying to make that fight for three years, but I believe David Morrell needed a little more experience to show the world that he deserves this fight. David called him and said, ‘Hey, I want to make this fight. Let’s make it happen.’ It got made right away."

Looking ahead, Benavidez Sr. has his sights set firmly on Beterbiev. "Hopefully, we can get an opportunity to fight Beterbiev. He just won on Saturday, so hopefully, we can get that, but right now, we’re focused on David Morrell. We need to look impressive to move to the next level."

However, several factors could influence whether a Beterbiev vs. Benavidez matchup becomes a reality. If Beterbiev loses a rematch with Bivol, it could reshape the landscape of the division. Similarly, if Benavidez cannot overcome Morrell, who is also undefeated, it could alter his plans significantly.

For now, it seems that David Benavidez and his team are keenly focused on Artur Beterbiev as a potential opponent. If the stars align, this fight would be a highly intriguing matchup for boxing fans around the world.

#ArturBeterbiev #DavidBenavidez #DmitryBivol #BoxingNews #LightHeavyweight #UndefeatedFighters #BoxingFans #ChampionshipFight #CombatSports #SportsUpdates

The super-bantamweight division continues to heat up as Naoya Inoue, one of boxing's brightest stars, is on the brink of announcing his next opponent. However, a looming legal battle may overshadow the excitement. Inoue, who has rapidly transitioned from bantamweight to become a two-division undisputed champion, appears set to face Australia's undefeated Sam Goodman (19-0) on Christmas Eve in Tokyo.

Goodman has earned his place as the WBO and IBF mandatory challenger, and his clash with "The Monster" has been in the works for weeks. But WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev and his team have thrown a wrench into those plans, threatening legal action if Inoue bypasses him once again. Akhmadaliev, who had stepped aside for Inoue's previous bout against TJ Doheny, is now demanding his turn at the titles.

His attorney, Patrick English, sent a formal objection to the IBF, stating Akhmadaliev’s right to be the next in line as the long-overdue WBA mandatory challenger. The ultimatum is clear: either Inoue faces Akhmadaliev, or the WBA title may be vacated, which would see Akhmadaliev automatically elevated to champion status.

Inoue’s team, led by promoter Bob Arum, had originally intended for a busy schedule with the potential U.S. return for Inoue in 2024. However, Akhmadaliev’s interference might force the Japanese star to choose between maintaining his undisputed status or fighting the undefeated Goodman as planned. Either way, boxing fans are eager to see how this situation unfolds, as both Akhmadaliev and Goodman pose serious threats to Inoue’s dominant reign.

With the legal battle brewing, one thing is for certain: Naoya Inoue’s next step will have far-reaching consequences for the super-bantamweight division and his legacy as a multi-division undisputed champion.

#NaoyaInoue #BoxingNews #SuperBantamweight #Akhmadaliev #SamGoodman #InoueVsGoodman #BoxingChampionship #WBA #IBF #WBO #UndisputedChampion #CombatSports #PoundForPound #FightNight #BoxingDrama