Adrien Broner returns to the ring on June 7, a week delayed from his original fight date and almost exactly one year from his last bout. Promoter Don King, working with Kris Lawrence’s The Heavyweight Factory, made the announcement this week. Broner [35-4-1 24 KOs] fights for the second time in 40 months when he… One fight in 40 months, Adrien Broner back after another year out The post One fight in 40 months, Adrien Broner back after another year out appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

One of the greatest boxers of all time, Floyd Mayweather, holds one of the most incredible resumes ever compiled by a professional. Mayweather’s progression from an Olympic bronze medal to a contender to world champion to boxing’s biggest star was a sight to behold from beginning to end. “The Best Ever” made his journey from… The 26-fight streak: Floyd Mayweather’s record in world title fights The post The 26-fight streak: Floyd Mayweather’s record in world title fights appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

World Boxing News outlines what will transpire regarding the mandatory heavyweight order following next month’s undisputed battle. Challengers are jockeying for positions to put themselves in contention to be the maiden title defense for the new four-belt king of the division. Below, WBN reveals the schedule to unfold over the next two years as the… The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026 The post The entire mandatory heavyweight order explained: 2024 – 2026 appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Israil Madrimov says Terence Crawford is one of his favorite fighters as the WBA super welterweight champion prepares to face the boxing great. The pair spoke as they went face-to-face at a press conference in New York on Wednesday to announce ‘Riyadh Season Card’ in Los Angeles on August 3. Crawford [40-0 31 KOs] is… ‘Terence Crawford one of my favorites’ – says champion opponent The post ‘Terence Crawford one of my favorites’ – says champion opponent appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

A Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney rematch is off the table despite significant demand from the boxing community, World Boxing News can reveal. The news comes following a response to a statement by the losing fighter. Haney reflected on being dropped three times by Garcia after successfully making weight. In contrast, Garcia didn’t attempt to… Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney: ‘There ain’t gonna be no rematch’ The post Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney: ‘There ain’t gonna be no rematch’ appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Oscar De La Hoya continued to bamboozle boxing fans and media this week by declaring war on an event featuring his fighter. The Golden Boy made a similar threat before the Saudi Arabian Chairman announced his intention to take ‘Riyadh Season’ to De La Hoya’s territory of Los Angeles. He said: “Nobody, I mean nobody,… De La Hoya declares ‘war’ after mega-card features own fighter The post De La Hoya declares ‘war’ after mega-card features own fighter appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

BoxLab Promotions undefeated heavyweight rising star Dainier “The Fear” Pero (6-0, 4 KOs) is gearing up to make waves once again as he steps back into the ring this Friday, April 26, 2024. Pero will face off against Jose Mario Tamez (4-3, 1 KO) of Monterey, MX, in a fight that will be all action.… Heavyweight Dainier Pero to climb another rung to the top The post Heavyweight Dainier Pero to climb another rung to the top appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

Floyd Mayweather will know what time it is the next time he sees Devin Haney’s father, Bill, following a heated blow-up between the pair. Mayweather called Haney Sr. via Instagram Live to find out what his problem was after Devin lost to Ryan Garcia on Saturday night. Haney Sr. had previously stated that Mayweather had… Floyd Mayweather threatened in blow-up with Devin Haney’s dad The post Floyd Mayweather threatened in blow-up with Devin Haney’s dad appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

World Boxing News caught up with Samir Ziani this week as the Frenchman prepares to defend his WBC International super featherweight title. On Saturday night, Ziani [35-3-1, 8 KOs] faces the undefeated Jordan Rodriguez [9-0, 3 KOs] at Salle Vallier in Marseille. The 33-year-old knows a loss at this stage of his career would devastate… Exclusive: Ziani wants Foster at Eiffel Tower after WBC defense The post Exclusive: Ziani wants Foster at Eiffel Tower after WBC defense appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has explained why Devin Haney remains the WBC super lightweight champion despite a defeat to Ryan Garcia. Confusion reigned as many top figures in the sport believed Haney could no longer keep the strap. This information filtered down to the fans, some of whom could not explain why Haney was still… Explained: Devin Haney still being WBC champion after loss The post Explained: Devin Haney still being WBC champion after loss appeared first on World Boxing News ..read more