If reports in the media are true, IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook is close to making a deal that would see him defend his belt against fast-rising star and IBF mandatory challenger Errol Spence Jr. Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn is certainly saying the right things, going public with a reported request to the IBF to delay the scheduled February 7 purse bid while hammering … [Read more...]
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Dead Again.
Though Amir Khan and Kell Brook are natural opponents for each other, it seems unlikely that the two will ever meet in what would end up being one of the biggest fights in British boxing history. While talks suggested the two were angling towards a summer clash for Brook’s IBF Welterweight title, the fight is now dead in the water as the two camps are extremely far apart on the … [Read more...]
What Lies Ahead In Boxing For 2017
A big year lies ahead in the world of boxing with many scores going to be settled. There are still many fights that need to be finalized such as Canelo fighting Golovkin which if they manage to agree on terms should be the biggest fight of the year. There is also Manny Pacquiao who is looking to fight one more time and many still think that Floyd Mayweather will come out of … [Read more...]
Amir Khan Wants To Fight Against Miguel Cotto In 2017
Amir Khan made a lot of crazy statements last year and failed to back up any of them. He even said at one point that he wanted to make the switch from boxing to MMA so he could fight Conor McGregor. This year he is at it again and has called out boxing superstar Miguel Cotto. He wants the Puerto Rican to move down in weight to fight him at 147lbs but this is unlikely to happen … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part Twelve
Outrageous comments, denials, and events continue to be the norm in the abnormally sleazy world of boxing with this edition headed by none other than toilet mouth Adrien Broner. ************** Adrien Broner: “How about boxers start fightN u tough ass reporters nd c if anybody will take a L U computer gangsters make me sick #Bit****” Dan Rafael: “Looking forward to your … [Read more...]