In the years since Joe Calzaghe's retirement, the Super Middleweight division has been lacking a true champion. Even after Andre Ward swept the division clean after winning the Super Six in 2009, the division truly hasn’t had a stable #1 guy in some time, but boxing’s deepest division is just about to crown a new king. In one corner, we have WBC Champion Badou Jack went from … [Read more...]
James DeGale sends message to Andre Dirrell after Eddie Hearn loses purse bid
Matchroom Sports had designs on a triple-header bill at the 02 Arena in South London, England, on April 25, with British favorites Anthony Joshua, Lee Selby and James DeGale all featuring prominently on the card. Due to box Andre Dirrell for the IBF super middleweight world title, DeGale and promoter Eddie Hearn lost out on home-town advantage as the latter's $2,105,000 … [Read more...]
Carl Froch Vacates IBF Title, Makes Way For DeGale-Dirrell Clash
IBF super middleweight champ, Carl Froch has vacated his world title in order to facilitate a big money showdown with either Julio Cesar Chavez Jr or Bernard Hopkins later this summer. Froch, who is recovering from an elbow injury, wanted the fight with Chavez Jr. this spring in Las Vegas, but has been unable to properly train for the bout. Weighing heavily on Froch was … [Read more...]
Jurassic Joshua stops shot Sprott, DeGale KOs Periban and woe is Groves
It's hard to dislike Anthony Joshua. When it comes to demeanor, he's a star. He's tall, dark and handsome. Camera-friendly, fan-friendly and has that golden charm. His competition to date is largely unremarkable, with Denis Bakhtov the only semi-notable opponent. But even touting Bakhtov's name as a decent win would prompt a shoulder shrug, meh and a come back next year … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]