Some people love it. Some people hate it because they feel it damages the purity of boxing. Some people are merely curious, but celebrity boxing matches could become the future. The sport is as much about entertainment as it is about elite fighters, which is why the trend of celebrities stepping through the ring ropes and facing pro fighters has become so popular in recent times.  Fans are engaging more with boxing as the social media feuds between the two combatants become part of the build-up to the fight.  One event that has captured the attention of the media ..read more

On April 25, 1981, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns defeated Randy Shields, successfully defending his WBA title for the second time. The fight took place at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. This was another fight – that reminded us just how dominant “The Hitman” was. Big Fight Weekend are taking you back to fight night to relieve another impressive Hearns performance, which saw him extend his 100% record. Thomas Hearns Defeats Randy Shields Thomas Hearns vs. Randy Shields Revisited Hearns was cut in the first round from an accidental headbutt, but aside from that ..read more

Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe for the WBO world cruiserweight championship will take place at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park on June 15 and be shown live on Sky Sports. The first intriguing undercard fight has been added to the BOXXER Promotions bill, and it will be Isaac Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) taking on Michal Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs) for the European cruiserweight championship, with more undercard fights to be announced. Both fighters, Ben Shalom and Chamberlains manager Mick Hennessy, have spoken about a huge opportunity for the Brixton-bo ..read more

In an interview on the Fight Hub TV YouTube page, Eddie Hearn reflected on the Ryan Garcia win over Devin Haney and revealed what’s next for “The Dream” following that sensational loss. Devin Haney Next Fight: Eddie Hearn Reflects and Looks Ahead Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia Recap When reflecting on the Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney fight, Hearn said: “It was thrilling in every way, the build-up, the fight itself.” He continued: “I think we are so lucky that two guys in their prime decided to fight each other, and we see the results of t ..read more

On April 25, 1998, nine months after avenging his sole professional defeat against Montell Griffin, Roy Jones Jr. was back in the ring taking on former light heavyweight and future cruiserweight champion Virgil Hill. The fight took place at the Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi and was a non-title fight at light heavyweight, and Big Fight Weekend wants to transport you from 2024 back to fight night in 1998. Roy Jones Jr. vs. Virgil Hill: Light Heavyweight Non Title Fight Roy Jones Jr. vs. Virgil Hill Revisited The beginning of the fight saw Jones showcase h ..read more

Can you imagine the sport of courage meeting craft, where every punch and parry tells a story? That’s your world of boxing—sometimes known to be “the sweet science.” It’s not just about the blows; it’s about the heart, resilience, and spirit that define legends.  Let’s take a look at some of the most iconic fighters, who not only have thrown a lot of punches but have made history with their very distinctive styles and fights. Boxing Legends: Seven of the Greatest Muhammad Ali When you talk about boxing, you can’t skip M ..read more

Top Rank have announced that 13-time U.S. national amateur champion Steven “Kid Dynamite” Navarro (1-0, 1 KO) has signed a long-term promotional contract with the promotional giant. The 20-year-old junior bantamweight phenom from Inglewood, California, is scheduled to make his Top Rank debut in June following his successful professional debut on April 6, which saw him knock out Jose Lopez in the sixth round. Top Rank and Navarro have both spoken on the deal. Steven Navarro Inks Deal With Top Rank Steven Navarro Signs Following Debut Win The 20 ..read more

According to ESPN, sources have told them that a fight between Tim Tszyu (24-1, 17 KOs) and Vergil Ortiz (20-0, 20 KOs) is planned for the August 3 card in L.A. The fight will be part of a rumoured stacked card presented by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, with the event headlined by Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov. For this potential fight to be rubber-stamped, Ortiz needs to beat major underdog Thomas Dulorme on April 27. Tim Tszyu: Potential Nex ..read more

On Saturday, April 27, Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) will clash with Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) in a super bantamweight clash at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England, with the NXTGEN card shown live on DAZN. McGrail will return to the ring for the first time since his shock fifth-round KO loss against Ja’Rico O’Quinn. Leach has lost his last two fights against Masood Abdulah and Liam Davies and will be eager to cause a big shock and return to winning ways. The shock defeat experienced by the Liverpudlian led to an immediate rematch before his A ..read more

The clash between Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) and Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) will most likely be remembered for its shocking result. In a fight that surprised many, Garcia won a majority decision against Haney. The two fighters headlined a Golden Boy Promotions event at the Barclays Center in New York City, NY, presented in association with Matchroom Boxing, Haney Promotions and KingRy Promotions. Fight fans could catch the action live on DAZN as a PPV and PPV.com. Though Haney was the reigning WBC super lightweight champion, Garcia could not win the titl ..read more