'I'll never forget that robbery'. Lomachenko recalled the fight with Haney
May 1, 2024, 5:54 p.m.

Vasyl Lomachenko, former world champion in three weight categories, recalled his defeat in a fight with Devin Haney. The fight took place in May 2023, ending with Haynie winning by unanimous decision of the judges.

"I'll never forget my last fight, the fight with Haney. I'll never forget that robbery. I don't understand how... You can be the best, but the judges may have a different opinion (laughs). Right after the fight I said: "I will sleep very well, because I know that I won this fight," - said Lomachenko in an interview with Top Rank.

Recall, already on May 12, Lomachenko will fight for the title of world champion in the lightweight division of the IBF against George Kambososos.

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Krasiuk named the main difference between Usik and Fury
May 1, 2024, 1:56 p.m.

Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, told what is the main difference between his ward and Tyson Fury, WBC world champion.

"Yes, I can tell you about Usik's secret weapon. But the problem is that it's not a secret. His weapons are his heart, his mind, his experience and his boxing skills. And the main thing that makes him different from Tyson Fury is discipline. That's his powerful weapon. This makes him great," - quotes the functionary Sky Sports.

Recall, the confrontation between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will be held on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At stake in this fight will be the title of absolute world champion.

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Alvarez doesn't care about De La Hoya's words
May 1, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Saul Alvarez, the absolute world champion in the super middleweight division, commented on the verbal altercation with the famous promoter Oscar de la Hoya, which broke out in the last few days. Canelo stated that he doesn't care about Oscar's "barbs".

"I really don't care about what he said. I'm happy. I'm focused on the upcoming fight. I really don't care about Oscar. He's got shit on his mind. So I don't care what he says," Canelo said in a recent interview.

On the night of May 5 in Las Vegas, Saul Alvarez will make another defense of his status as absolute champion in the super middleweight division. As part of this defense, he will face his compatriot Jaime Munguia in the ring.

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Georgian Guruli tried to bribe Russian representatives before the boxing final of the European Boxing Championships
May 1, 2024, 12:48 p.m.

Georgian amateur boxer Lasha Guruli told how Russian representatives tried to bribe him ahead of the final fight of the European Boxing Championships, in which he faced Russian Tarkhan Idigov.

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Lomachenko has spoken out about ending his career
May 1, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

Former world champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko told how much more time he plans to stay in boxing. According to the athlete, much depends on how his body will respond to heavy training.

"I've been in this sport for too long and too long. It's hard, very hard to say how much longer I will box. A lot will depend on how my body will feel after another hard training, after another hard fight," said the boxer.

On May 12 in Perth, Lomachenko will make another attempt to win the lightweight championship belt. He will meet in the ring with Australian George Kambososos. The IBF lightweight title will be at stake in this fight.

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Lomachenko promised to show his best boxing in the fight with Kambososos
May 1, 2024, 11:50 a.m.

Vasyl Lomachenko, former world champion in three weight categories, spoke about the upcoming fight with George Kambososos.

"This fight for me is another chance to become a world champion. I like to train. You feel in that moment how you are shaping up as a fighter. I'm a professional athlete. I always train to the max. I prepare hard for the fight. In the fight with Kambososos, I will show my best skills and my best style. I've been training all my life. It's habitual for me...", - stated Lomachenko.

The fight between Lomachenko and Kambososos will take place on May 12 in Perth, Australia. At stake will be the title of world champion in the lightweight version IBF.

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Alimkhanuly left a formidable message for Adames.
May 1, 2024, 9:54 a.m.

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, the WBO and IBF middleweight champion of the world, has once again called on Dominican Carlos Adames, who is the interim WBC middleweight champion of the world. Alimkhanuly urged Adames to accept the challenge and send a contract for the fight.

"Carlos Adames, where are you? Send me a contract, keep your word. You started this war, now I will finish it. Send me a contract. Everybody knows I'm the best middleweight boxer in the world. Everyone knows that you will not fight me," - wrote to the Dominican Alimkhanuly.

Recall, earlier in the network appeared rumors that the fight between Alimkhanula and Adames may take place on July 13 in Las Vegas.

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Oleksandr Usyk's promoter to haters: "How can you call Oleksandr Usyk a crybaby?"
May 1, 2024, 9:21 a.m.

Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk, reacted to unpleasant remarks about his ward.

"How can you call Usik a crybaby? This man won the title in Poland and never defended the belt or even fought in his home country, Ukraine. He always traveled to visit his opponents and destroyed them. He was the absolute world champion in the first heavyweight division, now he is the world champion in the super heavyweight division. And Usik has been running after Fury for several years, who refused to fight about four times," Krasiuk told Sky Sports.

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Canelo wasn't surprised by Garcia's win over Haney
May 1, 2024, 8:51 a.m.

Saul Alvarez, absolute world super middleweight champion, commented on Ryan Garcia's win over WBC Welterweight champion Devin Haney.

"I wasn't surprised. Ryan has a lot of talent and I'm happy for him. I saw the fight and I was very happy. A little nervous, but I was happy for him," Alvarez told reporters at the press conference.

The fight between Garcia and Haney took place on April 21 and ended with Ryan winning by majority decision. At the same time, Devin retained his championship belt, because Ryan failed the weigh-in before the fight.

We will remind, on May 4, Saul Alvarez will have to fight with his compatriot Jaime Munguia.

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Alvarez doesn't think Benavides is a monster, comparing him to Golovkin
May 1, 2024, 8:26 a.m.

Saul Alvarez, the absolute champion of the world in the super middleweight division, shared his opinion about the undefeated David Benavides. Canelo noted that he doesn't consider David a monster and compared him to Gennadiy Golovkin.

"Is Benavides a monster? No, he's just like Golovkin. I've fought every style imaginable," Fight Hub TV quoted Alvarez as saying.

Already on May 4, Saul Alvarez will have a fight with his compatriot, unbeaten Jaime Munguia. Their confrontation will headline an evening of boxing that will take place in Las Vegas.

As for David Benavides, he will meet Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the ring on June 16. At stake in this confrontation will be the title of interim world champion in the light-heavyweight version of the WBC.

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