Opinion Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Liam Williams joins the Opening Bell podcast ahead of the Chris Eubank Jr fight AFTER an extended break, boxing returns to Britain this weekend with a tantalising domestic showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams in Cardiff. Alex Steedman has a gripping deep and meaningful with Williams, who reveals the
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Feature • Issue • Premium Michelle Farsi/Matchroom Liam Williams has been hit by a car travelling at 40mph. He was once told he wouldn’t throw another punch after injuring his hand. He’s seen his friend Nick Blackwell lie in a coma after losing to Chris Eubank Jr. Now, as he gets the fight he’s always
“The sport of boxing, my legacy, is not over. The story is still being written,” Keith Thurman said after a recent training session ahead of his February 5 return to the ring. “In 2022 we have a new chapter for Keith Thurman,” he promised. “With a belt, without the belt, I’m one of the greatest
WBA cruiserweight king, Belgian Ryad Merhy (30-1), will defend the title on March 26 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, against Evgeny Tischchenko (9-1) with RCC and 12Rounds co-promoting the event. Tischchenko won Gold in the Rio Olympics 2016, but suffered an upset loss to Thabiso Mchunu last year but has since, according to RCC, changed trainer and
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Sean Crose “I love fast cars and I love to compete,” Floyd Mayweather recently told the Associated Press. “I know NASCAR will not be easy, but anything easy isn’t worth doing to me.” Sure enough the boxing legend is setting out into the world of NASCAR. “This move into auto racing
Buy #ThurmanBarrios NOW on FOX Sports PPV: https://pbcham.ps/ThurmanBarrios-5 Watch live as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios host their final press conference ahead of their welterweight matchup on Saturday, February 5th, live on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. #PressConference Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
7:56 AM ET WBO middleweight titleholder Savannah Marshall is putting her belt on the line March 12 against Femke Hermans in Newcastle, England. It will be the third defense of the title for Marshall, 30, who last fought Oct. 16, 2021, against Lolita Muzeya, knocking her out in the second round. The fight between Marshall
Former world champions Keith “One Time” Thurman and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday, as they previewed their showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Al Powers) The press conference
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Hans Themistode Like most, Eddy Reynoso has marveled at the physical specimen that is Anthony Joshua. The former unified heavyweight champion stands at a towering 6’6” and possesses the sort of hulking 240 pound frame that resembles Greek Gods. Despite his impressive physique, however, Joshua has found himself on the losing
We may not have to wait long to see two of the top three welterweights on the planet trade hands. The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins reports that WBC/IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBA “super” champion Yordenis Ugas are “tentatively scheduled” to meet this coming April at Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. Ugas (27-4, 12
How did a 28-year-old find himself at the center of the boxing world promoting the likes of Claressa Shields, Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook and Josh Taylor in a single month? Ben Shalom’s young career as a boxing promoter has traveled a long way in a short amount of time. Shalom seized an opportunity when
Five months on from her stoppage win in front of a sold-out crowd in Newcastle, WBO middleweight champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (11-0, 9 KO’s) makes a triumphant return to the North East in March for a third defense of her championship. Standing opposite the Hartlepool heroine will be former WBO middleweight champion and
Posted on 01/31/2022 By: Sean Crose The boxing world was shocked last spring when lightweight Felix Verdejo was charged with the absolutely brutal murder of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz and her unborn child in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez’ family had told authorities that she had planned to meet Verdejo to tell him she was pregnant with their
Following his second consecutive win over Dereck Chisora last December, heavyweight Joseph Parker is looking to make his next move with his promoter David Higgins telling Sky Sports that Parker’s stock is at an all-time high. Higgins says that Joe Joyce has reached out to their team for a fight he believes is a genuine
Opinion We ask a panel of experts what they think of Sergio Martinez fighting on at his age Darren BarkerFought MartínezWhat a fantastic career he’s had, he achieved so much in the game. It is strange seeing him continue. He’s obviously got his reasons but what’s the goal? He’s won enough titles. My gut’s saying
Issue • News • Premium Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Chris Jenkins tells Elliot Worsell about a truly bizarre encounter IF someone had told you in August 2017 that Namibia’s Julius Indongo would, come 2022, be returning to the UK – the scene of his career-best win – to fight Wales’ Chris Jenkins as a fighter 1-4
Issue • Opinion • Premium Steve Lott made his mark in boxing history but is too often forgotten, writes Jack Hirsch JANUARY 17 was designated Martin Luther King day in the United States. It was also a day that had been eagerly anticipated by fans of actress Betty White, who in the end fell a
Hard hitting WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar “Rey” Martinez is pumped for his one division step up, on March 5 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, against four division world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. Roman was scheduled to fight Juan Francisco Estrada for the third time; however, Estrada would recently announce that he tested positive