Ryan Garcia has addressed recent allegations of steroid use during his fight against Devin Haney. The controversy arose after a urine sample taken on April 19 indicated traces of Ostarine, but further tests refuted any presence of the banned performance-enhancing drug 19-Norandrosterone.
Naoya Inoue is expected to have his next boxing match in the UK later this year. Reports suggest that this event will mark a significant milestone as it might be staged at Wembley Stadium. The precise date proposed for the fight in the venue options is sometime in September.
Professional boxer Jermall Charlo was arrested in Texas this week. The charges include driving while intoxicated, fleeing an accident scene, and eluding police. Chad Rogers from the Pearland Police Department conveyed these details.
Heather Hardy, a distinguished female boxer and mixed martial artist, has indicated she may retire due to severe neurological problems. The 42-year-old athlete shared her concerns on Instagram recently after experiencing significant health issues following her last boxing match in August 2023 against Amanda Serrano. Hardy won the WBO featherweight title in 2018 but faced deteriorating health due to repeated head injuries.
On June 7, upcoming boxers Daniel Barrera and Christian Robles will compete in Santa Ynez, CA. This event is part of the 360 Promotions card. Daniel Barrera, known as "Chucky," holds an undefeated record of 6-0 with four knockouts. His opponent, Robles, has a record of 8-2 and has achieved three knockouts.
Naoya Inoue, in a stunning display, knocked out Luis Nery at Tokyo Dome before an audience of 55,000 spectators. This momentous win not only improved his unbeaten record to 27-0 but marked it with his 24th knockout. The event took place in Tokyo, where Mike Tyson faced a historic defeat 34 years earlier.
In the match against Nery, Inoue was knocked down for the first time in his career during round one. He quickly regained composure and control by the second round, delivering a powerful left hook that floored Nery. By round five, he had firmly turned the tides with consistent aggression and landed another significant left hook. The climax of the fight saw Inoue knocking out Nery in the sixth round.
Following his victory, Sam Goodman entered the ring to challenge Inoue directly. "Look I’ve been mandatory for over a year, either fight me or give up the belts, let’s get it on," exclaimed Goodman. In response, Inoue expressed enthusiasm about entering negotiations for a September bout with Goodman and both fighters shook hands post-exchange.
Goodman later articulated his confidence about facing Inoue in an interview with Main Events stating, "Look, I’ve seen enough in the fight to know I can do what I need to do to win that fight. It’s a massive opportunity for me. It’s something very exciting and I’ve been saying it for how long, I want world titles."
Currently ranked as a top pound-for-pound star and boasting four different titles across weight divisions, Inoue stands at a crossroads where he might either face Goodman next or ascend to featherweight class.
George Kambosos Jr expressed strong condemnation towards Ryan Garcia after the latter failed a drugs test. The failed test results stemmed from Garcia's recent fight against Devin Haney, where he won by majority decision. The shocking revelation occurred shortly after the bout held on the day of their weigh-in and fight.
In a surprising turn of events in the boxing world, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has come to the defense of Ryan Garcia, who recently failed a drug test. This controversy emerged after Garcia's fight against Devin Haney, where he won by majority decision. The incident occurred on the same days as the weigh-in and the fight itself, leading to Ryan Garcia testing positive for Ostarine.
Frazer Clarke, an undefeated heavyweight boxer, plans a trip to Saudi Arabia but maintains that a rematch with Fabio Wardley is his main focus. This decision follows their draw at the British and Commonwealth heavyweight title fight in March at the O2 Arena, London. Clarke emphasizes the importance of a definitive match for both the fighters and their fans.
Lewis Crocker will face Conah Walker in a boxing match at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on June 22nd. This fight attracts attention due to both fighters being at their peak, with engaging combat styles and impressive records: Crocker at 19-0 with 11 KOs and Walker at 13-2-1 with 5 KOs.
