The hugely popular ‘The Romford Bull’ Johnny Fisher could be one of the next stars in British heavyweight boxing. Despite only having had 12 fights, he has sparred with some of the best in the division and he has recently revealed which current heavyweight carries the biggest punch.

Fisher is set to bring the ‘Romford army’ over with him to Saudi Arabia in December when he faces the experienced David Allen on the undercard of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

Notwithstanding the fact that Allen is not the fighter he once was, the experience he has should result in this fight being the toughest test of Fisher’s career to date.

The young Brit is coming off an emphatic first round knockout victory against Alen Babic in front of a raucous Copper Box crowd.

He has been touted by his promoter Eddie Hearn as the next big ticket seller in the country.

In his most recent fight he sold over 4000 tickets alone.

These numbers are extraordinary for a man only 12 fights into his career.

Not only has Fisher stolen the hearts of many British fans already, but he has also sparred with the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois, and Joe Joyce.Lennox Lewis doubts Anthony Joshua’s readiness for a Daniel Dubois rematch

Speaking to the Take A Seat Podcast, he has revealed which of those he has

“[Dubois] He can whack, he can seriously punch.”

“He’s the hardest I have been punched by ever and his jab is like a right hand when it hits you.”

“It is unbelievable power. He hits you like an absolute horse.”

Johnny Fisher has revealed that Daniel Dubois is without doubt the biggest puncher that he has

Daniel Dubois’ power was clear to see when he shocked the world by utterly demolishing Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium.

Whilst, it is a few years before Fisher will likely face the likes of Dubois, having had the experience of sharing the ring with him, can only stand him in good stead moving forward.

It will become clearer as time goes on whether the man from Romford will reach the top of the division, but his next fight should provide fans with a clearer picture of where he is at currently.

Lawrence Okolie, who recently made the leap to the heavyweight division, isn’t wasting any time calling out big names. The former cruiserweight world champion has his sights set on none other than Anthony Joshua, a fighter he’s admired since working at McDonald’s and watching ‘AJ’ capture Olympic gold in 2012.

Okolie’s heavyweight debut is set for Saturday, December 7th, on the upcoming ‘Magnificent 7’ card. And his ambitions are clear: he’s planning to fight a top-five contender after his debut and then push for a world title shot by next summer.

The move to heavyweight comes with another significant change—Okolie has switched promoters, signing with Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions. Now part of a star-studded heavyweight roster, Okolie is eager to make a statement.

“I will be bringing big performances at heavyweight,” Okolie told the Daily Star, highlighting how weight-cutting struggles affected his knockout power at cruiserweight. “In my early cruiserweight days, before I was draining myself, I was putting on knockout performances nine times out of ten, but then it started to fade. From the spars I’ve had with heavyweights, I know I can do it. I want to show this explosive power.”

Okolie is determined to make an impact and won’t shy away from the toughest matchups, including a showdown with Joshua. “My whole life has been about the next step,” he said. “Now my aim is to be world heavyweight champion. I want that next year.”

As Anthony Joshua explores his options after the Daniel Dubois rematch fell through, a potential clash with Okolie could become a reality, setting up an electrifying encounter in a stacked division.

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After Anthony Joshua’s crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois, there were some people within the sport calling for him to retire. Not least of these was ‘The Hitman’ Ricky Hatton.

Now after some time since the fight, Hatton has clarified what he meant.

Ricky Hatton is one of the greatest fighters to come out of Britain and he brought his country’s fans some of their greatest nights.

His biggest night came in 2005 when he won the IBO world super lightweight title, in his hometown, Manchester, against Kostya Tszyu.

He also

With a record of 45-3, he retired in 2012 after being knocked out by Vyacheslav Senchenko.

His son, Campbell, has followed in his footsteps, but after back-to-back defeats, it does not seem likely that he will reach the feats of his father.

Speaking to IFL TV, Ricky Hatton has clarified his comments after Joshua’s defeat.

“I think I speak for the whole nation, I’ve got a lot of love for Anthony Joshua.”Jaron Ennis

”The thing is about boxing is, you don’t like seeing your mates get knocked out.”

”I don’t think he’s got anything left to prove.”

Hatton points out that ‘AJ’ has nothing else left to prove in the sport, but whether he carries on or not should be up to him.

He then went on to suggest who he would like to see Joshua fight if he were to carry on.

”But if he wants to carry on, who wouldn’t want to see him fight Tyson Fury.”

Hatton also suggested that if he were Daniel Dubois he would be annoyed about a potential rematch and instead should be looking at different options.

”Daniel Dubois deserves the chance to rematch Usyk or the big payday with Tyson”

This week we learnt that the rematch may not even take place next as Anthony Joshua is unlikely to be ready for a proposed February 22nd date.

Instead, there have been rumours of potential replacements for Dubois, with a certain Zhilei Zhang through in his name into the hat.

ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ returns to our screens on Sunday, November 17.

Over the years, there have been many former boxers who have appeared on the show.

Just last year, fan-favourite Tony Bellew finished second on the show.

Furthermore, the likes of Amir Khan, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn have also had their time on the hit reality tv show.

Now this year, according to The Sun, it is the turn of boxing hall of famer, former WBA and lineal featherweight champion, Irish legend, Barry McGuigan.

Barry, the father of trainer Shane McGuigan, was loved by both Ireland and Northern Ireland and was seen as a beacon of peace during those troubling times.

He had a monumental career, winning 32 fights (28 by KO) and only losing just the 3 times.

It was in 1985 when he cemented himself in Irish history, when he beat Eusebio Pedroza to win the WBA world featherweight title.

Known as ‘The Clones Cyclone’, the Irishman has since took up managing fighters, doing punditry for Sky TV and setting up the Professional Boxing Association – to which he is the Chairman for.Frank Warren rules out Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua rematch

Moreover, he was involved in a high-profile legal battle against one of the fighters he used to manage, fellow countrymen Carl Frampton.

His son Shane, who himself was involved in the Frampton case, is a successful boxing trainer.

Alongside Frampton, Shane has trained some of the most recognisable name in British boxing.

This list includes David Haye, George Groves, current IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and Josh Taylor.

The Irish legend looks set to join Coleen Rooney, Maura Higgins, Oti Mabuse, Danny Jones, and many more celebrities.

Fans will be excited to see whether Barry can replicate the bravery he showed in his career, in the jungle where he will be tasked with the infamous ‘Bushtucker Trials’.

Son Shane, will be looking ahead to November 16th when Chris Billiam-Smith returns to defend his WBO cruiserweight title against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on the next instalment of ‘Riyadh Season’.

The renowned boxing promoter Matchroom Boxing has announced the signing of a promising talent. This new addition is a silver medalist from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, now making the leap into the professional arena. With this signing, the amateur star joins the prestigious promotion led by Eddie Hearn, who expressed his excitement about having this young athlete on his team.

His first appearance will be on the highly anticipated card featuring Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai at BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham, on Saturday, November 30. This event, which will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN, provides significant exposure for the young boxer. At 23 years-old, Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medalist Taylor Bevan will make his professional debut in the super middleweight division.

During his amateur career, Bevan performed impressively, representing Team Wales and Team GB. He joined the Welsh camp about four years ago and, in January 2022, was called up to the British team, where he stayed for two and a half years. This international experience allowed him to compete against some of the best boxers worldwide, amassing around 100 fights and winning multiple gold medals in international tournaments.

The young boxer expressed his excitement about this career step: “I feel like I’ve been waiting to turn pro for a long time. It’s something that since I started boxing,” Bevan stated. Since he began boxing, he dreamed of competing professionally.Now, with Matchroom’s support, he feels it’s the right time to make his move.

Though he could have waited another four years to pursue the Olympic dream in Los Angeles, Bevan chose to start his professional journey, confident he can fully develop in the ring.

Bevan has placed his trust in his training team, led by former British, European, and Commonwealth champion Colin Jones, alongside Sean McGoldrick. Both trainers bring extensive experience, and Bevan has worked with them for seven years on the Welsh team. The boxer highlights his aggressive style, quick hands, and power, which promises to draw fans’ attention.

Matchroom Sport President Eddie Hearn

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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 1, 2024

Time to get behind a very exciting journey ✨

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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 1, 2024

British boxer Ben Whittaker has recently broken his silence. He did so through his Instagram stories. His message comes after his difficult fight against Liam Cameron. This match was part of the card that featured Artur Beterbiev facing Dmitry Bivol in the main event.

The encounter between Whittaker and Cameron ended unexpectedly. Both boxers fell onto the ropes and out of the ring. The fall turned out to be particularly unfortunate for Whittaker, who sustained injuries that left him seriously hurt. Because of this, he was forced to leave the ring in a wheelchair.

Afterwards, Whittaker was detained at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia after a tense altercation with a fan. The incident occurred just hours after his unusual draw against Cameron at the Kingdom Arena. However, the situation was resolved, and Whittaker apologized and expressed his gratitude for the way he and the fan handled the inconvenience.Ben Whittaker’s promoter, Ben Shalom, confirmed news regarding his situation.

In recent statements, Shalom asserted that Whittaker will not fight again this year. He was originally scheduled to return to the ring in December. However, his injuries will keep him out at least until early next year.

In his Instagram stories, Whittaker

To close his message, Whittaker left a hopeful note for his followers. He wrote: “Back soon. Don’t worry. Get back gonna be amazing.”Canelo Alvarez’s trainer shuts down Chris Eubank Jr. fight rumours

Although Ben Whittaker’s return date is still unknown, the boxer has promised that his comeback will be remarkable. However, we will have to wait for further updates to know who Whittaker’s opponent might be upon his return or if he will have a rematch against Liam Cameron.Ben Whittaker giving an unorthodox injury update on Instagram today…

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— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 1, 2024

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions,

During the interview, De La Hoya made it clear that both he and Garcia have high-profile fights and significant challenges in mind. When asked about a potential rematch with Haney, De La Hoya dismissed the idea, confirming they are focused on a different direction. “Who I really want to see him against is Teofimo Lopez,” he stated. According to De La Hoya, Lopez, considered one of the best in the 140-pound division, is the ideal opponent for Garcia’s return and represents the type of challenge they are both seeking.Oscar De La Hoya also

De La Hoya stated that Garcia has resumed training and is in excellent shape, working intensely in the gym to prepare for his return in April. “Ryan is amazing. He’s doing great, he’s in the gym, he’s looking good, and he can’t wait for his return in April,” De La Hoya assured, emphasizing that the team is preparing for a comeback “bigger than ever.”

It’s worth noting that Ryan Garcia was handed a retroactive one-year ban in boxing following his fight against Devin Haney. After the bout, it was reported that Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, an anabolic steroid, both on weigh-in day and on fight day. Following the doping test result, Garcia’s victory was overturned and classified as a “no-contest.” Additionally, the Haney family recently filed a lawsuit against Garcia, further complicating his professional situation.

Now, with April in sight, the possibility of a fight between Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez captures fans’ attention. Garcia’s return next year will mark the end of a period of ups and downs in his career, and according to Oscar De La Hoya, it will be an event with “months of preparation” that promises to meet the public’s expectations.

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) continues enforcing strict mandatory defense policies, resulting in the loss of titles. This time, the affected boxer is Argentine Fernando Martínez, junior bantamweight champion, who has been stripped of his belt without having to fight. The IBF has been criticized for imposing mandatory bouts with lesser-known challengers, causing frustration among boxers and boxing fans.

According to Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN, Martínez was stripped of his title ahead of his anticipated rematch against Kazuto Ioka, scheduled for New Year’s. Although not yet officially confirmed, this fight had the potential to be a unification bout, adding more significance to the rematch. The undefeated Argentine champion, with 17 professional fights and 9 knockouts, was preparing to defend both belts: the World Boxing Association (WBA) title, which he won from Ioka in their first encounter, and the IBF title.

Martínez captured the WBA title against Ioka in July 2024 in Tokyo, winning by unanimous decision after a tough 12-round fight. This was his last official fight, consolidating his position in the super flyweight division. However, by losing the IBF belt, only the WBA title will be at stake in the rematch against the Japanese fighter.Following this IBF decision, the vacant belt will be contested by Mexican fighters Willibaldo García and René Calixto.

García, with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw, and 13 knockouts, will face the undefeated Calixto, who has 23 wins and 9 knockouts. This fight, scheduled for December in Japan, will award the vacant IBF title.

Martínez’s case is not the first time the IBF has stripped champions due to a lack of mandatory defenses. Fighters like Oleksandr Usyk, Jai Opetaia, Terence Crawford, and Canelo Álvarez have also lost their titles under similar circumstances. In Canelo’s case, he was stripped of his super middleweight world title when his fight against Edgar Berlanga was confirmed. In his absence, William Scull claimed the title by defeating Vladimir Shishkin in Falkensee, Germany.

Jai Opetaia, who lost his IBF cruiserweight title, regained it by defeating Mairis Briedis in May 2024 in a 12-round unanimous decision. Usyk was also forced to relinquish his title, which was awarded to Daniel Dubois by the IBF.Lennox Lewis doubts Anthony Joshua’s readiness for a Daniel Dubois rematch

Terence Crawford was also stripped of his IBF welterweight world title, with Jaron “Boots” Ennis being promoted from interim champion to IBF welterweight champion.

The IBF continues to apply strict mandatory defense rules, as demonstrated by the recent case of Artur Beterbiev. On October 17, the organization ordered Beterbiev to defend his title against German fighter Michael “Diesel” Eifert, who holds a record of 13 wins and one loss. If Beterbiev decides to proceed with his anticipated rematch against Dmitry Bivol, he may be forced to relinquish the IBF title. Conor Wallace and Michael Eifert are expected to fight for the vacant belt in 2025 once Beterbiev vacates it.Me dicen que los mexicanos Wilibaldo García y René Calixto disputarán el vacante cetro Supermosca FIB en diciembre en Japón. El organismo pedía al argentino Fernando ‘Puma’ Martínez defender ante García, pero al tener la revancha con Kazuto Ioka, quedó el cetro vacante.

— Salvador Rodriguez (@ChavaESPN) October 31, 2024

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, former heavyweight boxer and champion Lennox Lewis

During the interview, the journalist highlighted Dubois’ current relevance, especially after his victory over Joshua. In response, Lennox Lewis praised Dubois’ performance in the ring, stating:

“I thought it was a great fight. Daniel Dubois threw an unbelievable punch in the first round and came out ready to rumble. As he said in his interview, ‘I’m not scared of you, who are you trying to scare?’ When he said that at the press conference, I thought we had to watch out for Daniel. He was serious.”Lennox Lewis emphasized that Daniel Dubois’ confidence and determination were key factors in his victory.

According to the former champion, although Dubois made several statements before the fight, many did not believe he could defeat Joshua. However, Lewis acknowledged that Dubois’ words in the week leading up to the fight reflected genuine conviction and a serious focus.

“When someone’s really quiet and doesn’t say much, you’ve got to listen to what they do say. He said these things and really meant them, so I knew we were in for a great fight,” Lewis commented.

Speaking about the impact of this victory on Dubois’ career, Lennox Lewis expressed enthusiasm. “He said he’s the ‘King Slayer,’ and he went out and slayed the king. He did a great job,” he said, referring to how Dubois challenged and defeated the former heavyweight champion. For Lewis, Dubois has managed to position himself as a prominent figure in the division, especially among British heavyweight boxers.

When asked if he thinks there will be a rematch between Joshua and Dubois, Lewis expressed his doubts. Although he considers it likely that Joshua will seek another chance, he also emphasized that overcoming a knockout defeat is a significant psychological challenge.EXCLUSIVE: Zhilei Zhang ready to fight Daniel Dubois on February 22nd

“For me, it was about getting back up after being knocked down. For Anthony Joshua, he didn’t get back up; he was counted out a couple of times, and that’s rough going back in against a guy who’s done that to you,” Lewis explained, recalling his own experiences with rematches.

Finally, Lennox Lewis

However, Lennox Lewis appeared skeptical about whether Joshua will be in optimal condition to face Dubois again. “I don’t know if Anthony will be ready for another fight,” Lewis concluded.

It is worth mentioning that Dubois has expressed his willingness to face Joshua in a rematch within the next three months. Nevertheless, numerous factors seem to indicate that it may still be too soon, and Joshua might not be ready for a rematch. Conversely, Dubois’ next challenger would likely be either Chinese boxer Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang or Fabio Wardley.

Daniel Dubois seemed poised to rematch Anthony Joshua in three months’ time but the fast turnaround from their first encounter appears to be too soon for ‘AJ’. Instead, Frank Warren and Dubois have been on the lookout for a worthy challenger and they may well have found one in Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang.

‘Triple D’ knocked Joshua out in front of 96,000 onlookers in a record-breaking event at Wembley Stadium in September, retaining his IBF world title with an authoritative performance that has seen him become a household name in the United Kingdom.

In typical Anthony Joshua fashion, ‘AJ’ sought to immediately right the wrong and requested that he and his newfound domestic rival rematched in Saudi Arabia, with the date of February 22nd being touted.

Yet, Frank Warren told BoxNation yesterday that the rematch is unlikely to take place on that date, with Joshua still recovering from injuries endured in his first encounter against his hard-hitting countryman.

“I don’t see that [Joshua rematch] happening next, so we are looking at a couple of things at the moment and we will make a decision. I was hoping that we could get it done fairly quickly, but we won’t be able to get it done fairly quickly.

Warren went on to declare that an opponent will have signed next week and that he is in talks with a number of contenders, before ruling out fellow Queensberry heavyweight Fabio Wardley as an option.

“Sometime in the next week we have got to be in a position where we can close on something, and we are talking to a few other guys.

“I want him out on that date [February 22nd] and he wants to be out on that date.”

“I don’t see that [Fabio Wardley fight] happening next, I can’t see it being next.”

“For me, that fight could be built into something mega, there is no doubt about that.”

Today, the WBA revealed their updated heavyweight rankings and there was one notable absentee, as Chinese knockout artist Zhilei Zhang dropped out of the rankings, having previously been positioned at #7.

As such, it can be assumed that Zhang will be fighting either WBO interim champion Joseph Parker or IBF champion Daniel Dubois. A source close to the fan-favourite 41-year-old has now confirmed to that the veteran wants to put his name into the mix for the latter.Mike Tyson vows to ‘slaughter’ Jake Paul as ruthless mindset re-emerges

Zhang twice knocked out one of only two men to have defeated Dubois as a professional when he halted Joe Joyce on two occasions last year but the world title plans of the southpaw bogeyman were derailed when he lost his WBO interim strap to Parker in March.

However, Zhang was able to bounce back into contention just three months later when he returned to the ring with a five-round demolition of former WBC champion Deontay Wilder.ZHILEI ZHANG KNOCKS OUT DEONTAY WILDER IN THE 5TH ROUND 😱🚨

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Since then, Zhang has not returned to action but he has been vocal in his call-out of both Oleksandr Usyk and Dubois, demanding a fight with the Brit shortly after his September beatdown of Joshua.View this post on Instagram

Dubois-Zhang would be expected to headline the February 22nd card in Riyadh, but Eddie Hearn’s promotion of the bill has led others to believe that Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn could also meet on what would be yet another blockbuster ‘Riyadh Season’ event.pic.twitter.com/atoEFMrN4P

— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) October 19, 2024

Alternatively, a second ‘Matchroom vs. Queensberry; five versus five’ has been touted for the date but Dubois-Zhang would need to be excused as the main-event, such as was the case when Dmitry Bivol headlined against Malik Zinad on the last show of that nature.

Talks of a showdown between unified super-welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora and former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. have been prevalent throughout 2024. However, after hitting a bump in the road last month, the potential WBO & WBC 154lb title affair has been given a fresh update.

Fundora pulled off a major upset when he defeated Tim Tsyzu via majority decision back in March to be crown as a unified super-welterweight champion and seemingly tee-up a clash between himself and arguable pound-for-pound number one, Terence Crawford.

Yet, despite Crawford being in possession of the WBO interim belt, ‘Bud’ gave Fundora his permission to fight in a voluntary defence of his belts, with Crawford’s fierce rival Errol Spence Jr. the man expected to land the opportunity.

Spence Jr. lost out to Crawford in his most recent contest back in July 2023 and is yet to fight in the super-welterweight division but an eventual rematch between the pair remains as one of the most lucrative proposals on the table for Crawford – regardless of the dominant fashion in which he dispatched of Spence the first time around.

Although, that plan seemingly came to an end when the WBO explained that any voluntary defence of their title must come against a contender who is ranked in the top ten, and understandably given his inactivity, Spence Jr. is not.

Nevertheless, the possible title bout could be back on track after the WBO’s convention in Puerto Rico yesterday, as TGB Promotions requested that Spence Jr. was installed as a top ten contender when the rankings are updated and supposedly received a ‘positive’ response, as per Everything Boxing.

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“SPENCE ASKED TO BE RANKED FOR FUNDORA FIGHTJaron Ennis

“TGB Promotions, on behalf of PBC, have asked for Errol Spence to be ranked in the top 10 of the WBO so that he can fight the WBO super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora.”The president said the request would be considered by the committee but he sounded very positive about it. I expect it will be approved and Fundora will be approved to fight Spence next

— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) October 31, 2024

“The president said the request would be considered by the committee but he sounded very positive about it. I expect it will be approved and Fundora will be approved to fight Spence next.”

Crawford appears to be targeting the goal of becoming the first three-weight undisputed champion of the four-belt era, requiring wins against fellow champions WBC and WBO title-holder Fundora (or possibly Spence Jr.) and IBF ruler Bakhram Murtazaliev.

IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois was expected to rematch Anthony Joshua just a few months after their first fight but it seems as though ‘AJ’ will not be ready in time. Now, Warren has revealed further details regarding Dubois’ upcoming fight date.

Daniel Dubois shocked the world when he dramatically knocked out Anthony Joshua in September, making an authoritative first defence of his IBF world title and becoming a household name in the process.

Now a respected world champion, Dubois was heading into the immediate rematch with Joshua as a favourite this time around, but recent news that the latter was still suffering from injuries caused doubt as to whether the pair would meet again.

Speaking with BoxNation, Frank Warren has now confirmed that he cannot see the Joshua rematch taking place next, before adding that he expects to close on a deal for Dubois’ February outing as early as next week

“I don’t see that [Joshua rematch] happening next, so we are looking at a couple of things at the moment and we will make a decision. I was hoping that we could get it done fairly quickly, but we won’t be able to get it done fairly quickly.

“Sometime in the next week we have got to be in a position where we can close on something, and we are talking to a few other guys.

“I want him out on that date [February 22nd] and he wants to be out on that date.”Anthony Joshua advised on next opponent by Matchroom founder

As far as alternate opponents go, Dubois had been linked to an in-house heavyweight battle between in-form countryman Fabio Wardley, who recently scored a viral first-round knockout win over Frazer Clarke.

However, Warren went on to admit that he believes the timing for that fight is not right and that the proposed domestic dust-up will be much bigger in a few fights’ time.

“I don’t see that [Fabio Wardley fight] happening next, I can’t see it being next.”

“For me, that fight could be built into something mega, there is no doubt about that.”

Instead, names such as Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang are being touted, as Dubois seeks to defend his crown for a second time and possibly tee-up a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title.

A fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is the most lucrative proposal outside of the heavyweight division but still the unified super-middleweight champion does not have an opponent lined up. Yet, a recent world ranking update may have put a new fighter on his radar.

Canelo had been linked to a showdown with polarising middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. in recent weeks as both Eubank and his promoter declared that conversations were underway.

However, Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso has since labelled those comments as ‘false’ and revealed that the Brit has missed his opportunity to face the Mexican pound-for-pound superstar when negotiations collapsed last September.

Instead, Canelo will look elsewhere to source his next dance partner but names such as Christian Mbilli, William Scull and Diego Pacheco do not seem to whet the appetites of fans in the United States.

Another option is newly-crowned WBA interim super-middleweight champion and fan-favourite, Caleb Plant. ‘Sweet Hands’ lost out to Canelo via eleventh round knockout in a clash for the undisputed 168lb throne back in 2021 but since then he has grown a reputation as a ‘take on all comers’ fighter and adopted a more aggressive fighting style.Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano new catchweight set

Yet, there is now a possible contender that Canelo has now already fought, as the WBA have updated their rankings and thrown a new name into the mix, as former unified middleweight champion Jermall Charlo has been installed as the #5 contender, despite the fact that he has not fought since last November and was inactive for almost three years prior.

Canelo famously fought Charlo’s twin brother, Jermell Charlo, last September and was rumoured to be lining up a scrap with Jermall afterwards,. That was until he cruised to a dull unanimous-decision victory that left the fans wanting more, ending whispers of a meeting with his brother amid fears that a scrap Jermall would also underwhelm.

Although, now that he is ranked and Canelo is looking for big name opponents, Jermall Charlo could be the ideal dance partner for the unified champion, especially if the ‘Hit Man’ is able to claim Plant’s interim title in the first half of 2025.

Undefeated IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots Ennis’ is hopeful of establishing himself as a pound-for-pound contender in the coming years but a win over unified super-welterweight champion Terence Crawford would fast track him to his goal. However, Ennis has

Ennis was upgraded to full IBF world champion when Crawford was stripped of the title last November ahead of his eventual move up to the 154lb division.

Yet, ‘Boots’ was able to prove that he was worthy of the world champion mantle when he returned home for a first defence of the belt against David Avanesyan in Philadelphia – dazzling under the lights to deliver a fifth-round stoppage in front of a sold-out crowd.

The 27-year-old is now seen as the superstar that he has always dreamt of being, particularly in his hometown, but despite 32 wins to his name – he still lacks the necessary breakthrough win to become recognised as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

As far as opponents go, the only contests in the welterweight division that would boost his claim to the pound-for-pound throne would be his fellow champions ahead of an undisputed title run.

Although, rumours of a showdown with Crawford up at super-welterweight have been mentioned since the veteran moved up and there is every chance that the all-American clash could happen before the ageing multi-divisional undisputed champion decides to hang up the gloves.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Ennis admitted that he is ‘tired’ of discussing the fight against Crawford, before revealing that he hopes to become the pound-for-pound king within a couple of fights.Gervonta Davis fight postponed

Helwani – “True or false, by the time it is said and done… you will fight Terence Crawford.”

Ennis – “Hopefully it’s true. Like I said… I’ve been asking for that fight and I’m tired of answering those same questions. Y’all go ask him! I said yes [to fighting him] plenty of times, I am tired of answering.”

Ennis – “I want to fight everybody, I want to show the world that I am the best fighter in the world.”

Ennis – “[I am] maybe one or two fights [from being the pound-for-pound king].”

Jaron Ennis will rematch mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian next Saturday in a second defence of his world title but his aim of being the pound-for-pound number one after the fight that follows would only be realistic if he believesthat ‘Bud’ is next in line.

Former British heavyweight Audley Harrison has announced that he will be returning to the sport.

The hard-hitting Londoner has been retired from the sport since 2013.

Harrison in 2000 became the first man from Britain to win an Olympic gold in the super-heavyweight division.

Despite a successful amateur career, he struggled to have the same success in the professional ranks.

He ended his career with a record of 31-7.

His famous defeat against David Haye came in 2010, in a fight billed as ‘Best of Enemies’.

He never looked settled in the fight and once Haye went through the gears in the third round, the fight was stopped.

Harrison’s final fight took place in 2013 against the destructive ‘Bronze-Bomber’ Deontay Wilder.

He was knocked out in a single round and this signalled the end of his career.

However, after eleven years out the sport, Harrison has announced on his Twitter/ X account that he will be returning as a manager.Future ‘face of boxing’ well-poised for lightweight world title shot

”I’m back in the boxing game,” he wrote.

”I’ve received my boxing license from the California State Athletic Commission.”

“I’m going to get involved on the training side too, but more in an advisory role, so the game-plan & tactics for fight night are spot on.”

“Fighters, although I didn’t get all my goals accomplished in the ring, I was the first boxer in this generation who pioneered boxers managing their own careers; so I know the boxing business from the television boardroom, to the promoters contracts, matchmaking, sponsorships, pr, venue contracts & everything in-between.”

“I walked away from boxing for many years … partly because I didn’t want to tell my story, as I didn’t want to face my demons of my past, but life doesn’t work like that, so I’m ready to lift the lid, but not now.”

“All that knowledge & experience I have hasn’t gone, its been sitting dormant, waiting for me to return to guide that fighter who’s fallen and needs my support to help him rise.”

Audley Harrison is back in boxing as a manager but he will also look to get involved in a fighters training on a more advisory role.

Boxers accumulate so much wisdom throughout their careers, so the opportunity of a former British heavyweight being your manager could be priceless to today’s young fighters.Good news peeps …I'm back in the #boxing game 😊 I've received my boxing manager's license from the #californiastateathleticcommission so I'm on the move.

This is a long post, so please read to end …

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— Audley Harrison MBE (@audleyharrison) October 31, 2024

Keyshawn Davis is only eleven fights into his professional career, yet he could already be on the cusp of a shot at world honours.

Davis had an unbelievable amateur career, holding a record of 80-13 he won silver medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2019 World Championships and the 2019 Pan American Games.

Despite never claiming a knockout victory during his extensive amateur days, it took him just two rounds to stop Lester Brown in his first professional outing.

Now eleven fights in, ‘The Businessman’ has recorded seven victories by knockout.

In his most recent performance he showcased that he can also win ugly, in a rough affair he defeated Miguel Madueno by unanimous decision.

The American certainly does not lack any confidence.

He has predicted that he will be ‘the face of boxing’ within the next five years.

Moreover, earlier this year he clashed with WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez.

On November the 8th, the future ‘face of boxing’ returns when he headlines his own show in Norfolk, United States, against Gustavo Daniel Lemos.

Lemos holds a record of 29-1, with his only loss coming in his last fight against Richardson Hitchins.Teofimo Lopez expected to vacate WBO super-lightweight title imminently

Despite losing, the majority of people within boxing felt he won the fight and many went as far as claiming it was a robbery.

Having previously been undefeated, Lemos will be a tough test for Davis and should be a good leveller for whether the American could really could go on to be ‘the face of boxing’.

There has been big news announced at the WBO convention that the winner of this fight will most likely become the mandatory challenger for champion, Denys Berinchyk.

Therefore, if Davis can win this fight, there is potential he could secure the first major step in becoming ‘the face of boxing’.

The lightweight division is full of mammoth names, the likes of Gervonta Davis – who has himself proclaimed to be ‘the face of boxing, holds the WBA belt.

Moreover, Vasiliy Lomachenko holds the IBF belt and Shakur Stevenson holds the WBC belt.

There are plenty of fights there for Keyshawn Davis, but all his focus should be on his next fight in November, which most likely will be his toughest yet.🚨 KEYSHAWN-LEMOS WINNER COULD BE MANDO

The WBO has stated at their convention that the winner of the Nov 8 lightweight bout between Keyshawn Davis and Gustavo Lemos would likely be the mandatory for their champion Denys Berinchyk. pic.twitter.com/QfeNU1urql

— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) October 31, 2024

A week is a long time in boxing, let alone six of them.

It has been six weeks since Anthony Joshua’s world came crashing down when he was completely demolished by Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 people at Wembley Stadium.

Instantaneously after the fight ended, many people within the sport questioned what is next for ‘AJ’.

At 35-years-old, Joshua does not have long left in the sport, therefore if he has any desire of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, then the rematch is really his only option for his next bout.

However, last week his promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that he is carrying an injury, which may delay his return.

Moreover, the IBF have set a deadline of April 22nd for when the rematch must take place by, or Dubois will have to fight his mandatory challenger.

Therefore, time is running out for Joshua and because of his apparent injury there is potential that he will not face Dubois next.Brit aiming for undisputed title shot in two fights’ time

Founder of Matchroom, father of Eddie, Barry Hearn has had his say on who he thinks Joshua should face next.

Speaking on the latest instalment of The Barry Hearn Show, Barry Hearn said, “”Personally, I think I’d swerve that,” in relation to a potential Dubois rematch.

“I think Dubois is dangerous and he’s going to be super confident after the last job. I still believe AJ would probably beat him in a rematch if he boxed differently, but that’s just my opinion.

“A Daniel Dubois rematch would be a big fight. But if Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury – and I think he’s the favourite to beat Tyson Fury, possibly this time by stoppage – then the most sensible thing would be one or two fights with Tyson Fury.”

Barry Hearn revealed that if he were Joshua he would not take the rematch and instead wait for a potential fight with Tyson Fury.

Despite the fight potentially not being as big as it could have been a few years back, there is no doubt that it would be viewed as a complete failure if we never saw the pair face off in the ring.

For so many years, Daniel Dubois had to hunt down his rivals, however after becoming IBF world heavyweight champion he has rapidly become one of the most wanted men in the entire sport.

It has been just six weeks since Daniel Dubois, in the eyes of many, cemented his position as world champion, after demolishing Anthony Joshua in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley.

Since then, talks of a rematch between the pair have taken place, despite many people within boxing warning Joshua against this.

However, after ‘AJ’s’ promoter Eddie Hearn revealed his man is suffering from an injury, this potentially will result in the rematch not taking place next.

Moreover, the IBF have set a deadline for the rematch to take place no later than April 22nd 2025.

Therefore, if the rematch does not take place next, Dubois will certainly not be short of options after plenty of candidates have emerged for a shot at his IBF title.

One of those candidates, is fellow countrymen, Fabio Wardley.

Wardley sits at #12 in the IBF rankings, and has entered the top ten of the ring magazine rankings after his latest performance, in which he brutally knocked out Frazer Clarke in their much anticipated rematch.

Speaking to Talksport, Dubois has said that he has no problem with fighting Wardley.IBF sets purse bid for Anthony Cacace vs. Eduardo Núñez

“Bring them all on, all these contenders,” he said.

“It will be everyone’s decision: my dad’s, the team and Frank Warren to finally get me in there and do the business.”

“But we will all sit down and decide what is next. I can’t wait for it, I’m really excited.”

“I’m on form now and my confidence is right up there. I’m on top of the world right now.”

“So whoever I have got to destroy and take out of their misery we will do it.”

A fight between Dubois and Wardley would be easy to make as they both are part of Frank Warren’s Queensbury stable.

Fans will have to wait and see whether Dubois has his rematch with Joshua, whether he instead looks to face one of his challengers or whether he faces his mandatory challenger, which will be determined when Kabayel fights Bakole.

Gilberto Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith are set to go toe-to-toe in the latest instalment of ‘Riyadh Season’ as the two cruiserweight champions set out to unify their belts in the 200lb division. Topping a stellar card, the main-event is expected to be yet another razor-tight affair in the Kingdom and we at have decided to take a deep dive into both that contest and the other bouts on the ‘Latino Night’ bill.

In the opener of the main card, WBA #2 Kenneth Sims Jr. (21-2-1) takes on WBA #9 Oscar Duarte (27-2-1), seven months after Duarte bounced back from defeat to Ryan Garcia with a career-best knockout win against Joseph Diaz.

A 2013 U.S. national amateur champion, Sims Jr. suffered a couple of early setbacks after turning professional as he lost out to Rolando Chinea and Samuel Teah in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Since then, Sims Jr. has been able to rediscover his momentum and has strung together eight victories including an impressive win over Elvis Rodriguez.

Aged 30-years-old, the time is now for Sims Jr. and Oscar Duarte represents an opportunity to step up and prove that he is good enough to win a world title.

Meanwhile, Duarte’s fights have a habit of catching fire and could provide Sims Jr. with the chance to become more of a household name if he and the Mexican can produce the fight of the night. ‘La Migrana’ has not gone the distance in his last twelve contests, with a defeat to Ryan Garcia separating eleven stoppage wins.RYAN GARCIA MET KO OSCAR DUARTE DANS LE 8ÈME ROUND 👑#GarciaDuarte

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— La Sueur (@LaSueur_off) December 3, 2023

On paper, this meeting will be an acid test for Sims Jr. to test if he can replicate his amateur success as a professional, whilst Duarte will seek to capitalize on the American’s strong world ranking.

Next up is one of two world title fights on the card, as Oscar Collazo (10-0) and Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0) collide in a minimumweight unification bout for their WBO and WBA straps.

Puerto Rican Collazo is the latest victim to file amongst the under-appreciated and unrecognised talents across the lower weight divisions, showing tremendous skill and knockout power since turning professional in 2020.🇵🇷Oscar Collazo 📝10-0 (7KOs) 👑WBO Minimumweight pic.twitter.com/EeYU04DjUm

— Tokkerū (@ATokkers5) October 30, 2024

‘El Pupilo’ halted Melvin Jerusalem last year to claim world honours in his seventh pro contest and has made three defences in the 17 months that have followed. At 5’2”, Collazo may struggle to progress through the weight-classes like those of similar talent have done in the past, but there is every chance that the 27-year-old can dominate between 105lbs and 112lbs for years to come.

Niyomtrong is the man hoping to prevent a possible undisputed title run for Collazo and the Thai will be confident that he can pull off the upset. Also known as ‘Knockout CP Freshmart’ and ‘Little Pacquiao’, the 34-year-old is the longest reigning minimumweight champion in history and has held the WBA trinket for almost a decade.

Collazo will step through the ropes as a sizeable favourite against the undefeated long-standing champion and that speaks volumes of his ability. Whether he will be able to deliver on these high expectations remains to be seen.

Shakur Stevenson is widely expected to face-off with William Zepeda (31-0) for the WBC lightweight in early 2025 but ‘Camaron’ must first get past former IBF super-featherweight champion Tevin Farmer (33-6-1).

Famed for his exciting style and relentless output, Zepeda broke a 21-year punch record when threw a mind-boggling 1,536 punches during a decision win over Joseph Diaz in November 2022 and his reputation has only grown since with four consecutive knockout wins.IT'S ALL OVER!

William Zepeda stops Giovanni Cabrera 💥#ZepedaCaberapic.twitter.com/H1RbmvU2ZL

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 7, 2024

Earlier this year, Zepeda comfortably stopped Maxi Hughes, who arguably defeated George Kambosos Jr. in the fight prior, before doing the same to Giovanni Cabrera, who recently lost a split-decision to current WBA super-lightweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.

Those wins have convinced the boxing universe that the Mexican contender is ready for his shot at the 135lb throne and that he could be the man to hand Stevenson a first career defeat and fans are expectant of yet another show-stopping knockout against Farmer on this card.EXCLUSIVE: Michael Zerafa warns Tim Tszyu not to overlook him ahead of ‘bad blood’ Aussie affair

As for Farmer himself, the 34-year-old returned to the sport after a three-year hiatus last summer and soon scored three wins. Although, that streak was brought to an end when Farmer lost out to Raymond Muratallla in a closer fight than was anticipated back in July.

Farmer’s meeting with Zepeda is likely to be his last shot at potentially becoming a multi-weight world champion – but he has an almighty task ahead of him and he will enter the ring as a huge underdog on the night.

The co-main event is another where a world title opportunity, or possibly even a world title, awaits the winner, as Jose Carlos Ramirez (29-1) faces Arnold Barboza Jr. (30-0) in a WBO final eliminator.

Ramirez was trumped by Josh Taylor in a bid for the undisputed super-lightweight title back in 2021 but has been able to bounce back since and has scored three victories, all of which came close to home at the Save Mart Arena in Fresno, California..@RAMIREZBOXING CLOSES THE SHOW WITH A R11 KO 🏠#RamirezCommeypic.twitter.com/Uda0Vi0SAg

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 26, 2023

As a result, Ramirez now finds himself well ranked amongst all other sanctioning bodies but it is Arnold Barboza’s position as WBO mandatory challenger and a future clash with Teofimo Lopez that he is eyeing up.

Barboza Jr. was fortunate to be on the right side of one of the most controversial scorecards of 2024 when he somehow claimed a split-decision win against Belfast’s Sean McComb on his most recent outing and he will be hoping that he can re-establish himself as a worthy title challenger with a career-best win against Ramirez.

To date, Barboza only holds a win over one former world champion in his 30 career victories – that coming against former super-featherweight and lightweight champion Jose Pedraza, who Ramirez has also defeated.

Now, against a proven and respected former super-lightweight champion, it will be intriguing to see whether Barboza’s performance against McComb was an off-night or if it exposed his record to be a carefully crafted one.

Finally, we come to the main attraction of the eventing, where Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (46-1) aims to unify his WBA cruiserweight strap with Chris Billam-Smith’s (20-1) WBO crown.

After becoming WBO super-middleweight champion with a win over the well-respected Arthur Abraham in 2016. Ramirez went on to make five defences of his title before progressing up to 175lbs.

His eye-catching record stretched to 44-0 in the light-heavyweight division ahead of a showdown against Dmitry Bivol in 2022 but it was the Russian who was able to take control of the affair and cruise to a unanimous-decision win.Dmitry Bivol’s masterful performance against Zurdo Ramirez. Two dominant victories over Zurdo & Canelo, losing at most 5 of 24 rounds, won him Fighter of the Year in 2022.pic.twitter.com/zheA6a1Pt5

— b0xingfan (@b0xingfan) May 30, 2024

Following that first career defeat, Ramirez opted to progress further up the weight divisions and was able to outpoint Arsen Goulamirian 118-110 across all three scorecards for the WBA cruiserweight title back in March, continuing to use his rangy arms and boxing skill to outfox his opponent even in the highest weight-classes.

In the opposing corner will be fan-favourite Chris Billam-Smith, who has been able to continuously pull off upset wins and make a fool of the bookmakers. There was little hope that the Bournemouth-born sensation was good enough to achieve success beyond the British and European level up until 2023 but ‘The Gentleman’ soon proved his doubters wrong.

At the stadium of his beloved A.F.C. Bournemouth, CBS rocked the cruiserweight division with a fairytale victory over former sparring partner and reigning undefeated WBO world champion Lawrence Okolie – flooring ‘The Sauce’ on three occasions on his way to a majority-decision triumph.Okolie hits the deck in round four after a HUGE left hook/uppercut from Billam-Smith 😮

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— IFL TV (@IFLTV) May 27, 2023

Yet, it his perhaps the fact that Billam-Smith has been able to defend the strap against tough contenders on two occasions that has proven to be the bigger shock, overcoming Mateusz Masternak before a decision win over Richard Riakporhe – for which he was considered the underdog once again.

The naysayers are becoming few and far between for Billam-Smith these days but Ramirez represents his most difficult test to date. A further unification bout against IBF title-holder Jai Opetaia is supposedly waiting for the victor but whom that may be is anybody’s guess.When?

The card will take place at in The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 16th with the undercard expected to begin around 7pm (BST), whilst Ramirez and Billam-Smith are poised to take centre stage around 10:30pm (BST).How To Watch

The full event will be available to watch as a part of a standard DAZN subscription, which can be purchased flexibly at £19.99 per month, or for a price of £9.99 per month as a part of a one-year subscription.Running OrderKenneth Sims Jr. (21-2-1) vs. Oscar Duarte Jurado (27-2-1) – Super-LightweightOscar Collazo (10-0) vs. Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0) – WBO & WBA Minimumweight TitlesWilliam Zepeda (31-0) vs. Tevin Farmer (33-6-1) – WBC Interim Lightweight TitleJose Carlos Ramirez (29-1) vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. (30-0) – WBO Super-Lightweight Final EliminatorGilberto Ramirez (46-1) vs. Chris Billam-Smith (20-1) – WBA & WBO Cruiserweight Titles

The undisputed title is the crown jewel of boxing, a sign that a fighter has truly conquered their respective division, allowing them to stand proud and confidently confirmed that they are the best fighter in the planet for their weight. With six undisputed contests already having taken place during 2024 and another three being scheduled, it seems as though the trend of these legacy-defining contests will continue in 2025 – with a Brit determined to participate in one of them.

Naoya Inoue became a two-weight undisputed champion when he halted Marlon Tapales in late 2023 and he has been able to defence all four of his super-bantamweight titles on two occasions this year, stopping both Luis Nery and TJ Doheny to extend his undefeated record to 28-0, 25KOs.

In December, Inoue will make a third defence of the 122lb marbles as he fights Australia’s Sam Goodman in Tokyo, before plans for a mammoth 2025 that will likely include showdowns with both Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Junto Nakatani.

Elsewhere, legendary pound-for-pound superstar Canelo Alvarez defended all four super-middleweight titles when he dominated and outclassed fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia back in May – although Alvarez has since been stripped of the IBF world title, which now controversially belongs to William Scull.

Later that month, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went toe-to-toe in a first undisputed heavyweight title contest since 1999 and it was the Ukrainian who came out on top in an instant classic. Those two will rematch in two months’ time but will do so without the IBF title, after Daniel Dubois captured the belt following Usyk’s decision to vacate it.

Meanwhile, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol finally met in razor-tight affair for the undisputed light-heavyweight title earlier this month, Beterbiev getting the nod on the scorecards in what was a tactically mouthwatering contest edged by the front-footed aggression of the serial knockout-artist.

As for the women, Seniesa Estrada and Yokasta Valle fought in the only female undisputed title bout of the year, Estrada doing enough in their minimumweight clash in March and then announcing her retirement from the sport last week – one of few champions in history to hang up the gloves with an undefeated record.

Additionally this weekend sees Gabriela Fundora and Gabriela Alaniz meet for all four belts in the flyweight division, whilst Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are scheduled to rematch one another for Taylor’s undisputed super-lightweight titles, in a record-breaking bout on the Paul-Tyson undercard on November 16th.IBF sets purse bid for Anthony Cacace vs. Eduardo Núñez

Speaking with the BBC ahead of her fight with Patricia Bergult, Chantelle Cameron explained that the victor of Taylor-Serrano II will ‘need to fight her’.

“Whoever wins out of Serrano and Taylor, I will be in a position where they’ll need to fight me because I’m mandatory [challenger to the WBC title],”

“If I don’t win [against Berghult], I won’t see the belts again. I’ve got loads of faith in [Queensberry] to hunt them down,”

“When it comes to fighting for those world titles again, I am going to get them back because I will be improved and better.

“I was undisputed before and with these improvements I know I will be undisputed again.”

Cameron faces Berghult on Saturday night in Birmingham on the Davies-Masoud undercard in what will be her second fight with Grant Smith in her corner. Should she be successful, her dream of landing a trilogy showdown with Katie Taylor may come true.