Last week, one of the true legitimate greats of our time retired very shockingly as Andre Ward decided that at the peak of his powers, it was better to walk away than to fight another day. Throughout the course of his career, Ward fought the tough fights, embraced the high stakes and ultimately stood tall by ending his career undefeated and on top of the sport. For the most … [Read more...]
Jorge Linares Retains Lightweight Title, Edges Luke Campbell
Jorge Linares needed every second of a hot start, including a critical second round knockdown, to fend off an extremely game Luke Campbell and retain his WBA Lightweight title, keeping hopes of a mega fight with Mikey Garcia alive. The tightly contested fight was decided by scores of 115-112 and 114-113 for Linares while Campbell was seen the winner on the third card with a … [Read more...]
Daniel Jacobs Inks Pact With Eddie Hearn, HBO
Daniel Jacobs is going to try to get back in the fold in the Middleweight division, and he's going to do it without the help of power broker Al Haymon for the immediate future. Jacobs, who was last seen taking a disputed loss against Gennady Golovkin in March, will be working exclusively with England's Eddie Hearn with his next three fights to be televised by HBO, starting with … [Read more...]
Bombs Away! Wilder vs. Ortiz Set for November 4
WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and highly regarded Cuban puncher Luis Ortiz have agreed to a showdown for Wilder’s title this November at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight will not only pit two of the biggest punches in the division against each other, but serves as a critical match for each fighter at this stage of their careers. Wilder became the … [Read more...]
Fall Brawls: Boxing Promises a Scorching Autumn
After a sizzling summer, boxing is not planning on slowing down in the fall. Here’s a look at this autumn’s best and most compelling match-ups: September 23 Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury, 12 rounds, for Parker's WBO heavyweight title While it’s true that this battle of big men is for the most paper of paper titles, the reality is that it’s still going to be a … [Read more...]