The WBO has confirmed it’s received a petition to allow Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois to go ahead next—effectively bypassing the current WBO mandatory, Joseph Parker. Read the full story on Sky Sports. Now, let’s be clear—Usyk’s not avoiding competition. Far from it. He’s the unified heavyweight champion, holding three of the four major belts: […]
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It’s one of the most unexpected developments in British boxing this decade: the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration is real. Yes, after years of feuding, snide interviews, and promoter rivalry that’s spanned generations, Matchroom and Queensberry are now… working together. The reason? DAZN. That’s the glue holding this marriage of convenience together. If you’ve been
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Let’s be honest – boxing interim titles have become a bit of a joke. Once upon a time, winning a belt meant you were the best. Now? You might just be one of five people holding a version of the same title. Confused? So are fans. Too Many Belts, Too Little Clarity You’ve got your
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Boxing has always been a sport of change, but the boxing evolution in 2020 has taken things to a whole new level. From the rise of social media-driven promotions to crossover fights involving YouTubers and UFC stars, the sport is shifting in ways no one could have predicted. Is this evolution good for boxing, or
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Boxing fans crave an undisputed champion—the one fighter in a division who holds all the belts, erasing any doubt about who’s the best. But in today’s chaotic boxing world, staying undisputed is no easy feat. Fighters like Oleksandr Usyk, Jermell Charlo, and Katie Taylor have achieved the rare distinction, but the pressures of mandatory challengers,