Bob Arum argues that talking on the fight for the title of undisputed heavyweight champion of Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) does not make sense, since both boxers are required to hold the other fights - Fury against Deontay Wilder (42-1-1, 41 KOs), and Joshua against Kubrat Pulev (28-1, 14 KOs).
A few days ago it was officially announced that Andy Ruiz Jr. (33-2, 22 KOs) would start working with Eddie Reynoso. The former coach of the former world champion Abel Sanchez appreciates the move, although he emphasizes that his successor will face a big challenge.
Top Rank fighters have begun training camps and are preparing to return of boxing in the United States. In one of the first Bob Arum's tournaments, WBO Featherweight World Champion Jamel Herring will definitely perform. Herring boasted about this on social networks.
Ivaylo Gotzev, the manager of Kubrat Pulev (28-1, 14 KOs), would like to finish negotiations on the fight of his fighter against WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (23-1-1, 21 KOs) as soon as possible.
The Last Round: Former middleweight world champion and pound-for-pound fighter, Sergio Martinez, says he's talked to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. about a rematch and hopes it can happen. He also talks about Oscar De La Hoya saying Martinez could be an option for Canelo Alvarez in the future if he does return to the ring.
Mike Tyson apparently felt the wind in the sails after the enthusiastic reception by boxing fans of his short training video, and cannot wait to get into the ring again.
A year ago, Gennady Golovkin (40-1-1, 35 KOs) signed a contract with the DAZN platform, which in the coming years will receive the exclusive rights to broadcast his battles in the territories where it is available. The contract was worth $100 million, with GGG earning at least $16 million for each performance.
The next boxing evening on Showtime will be held at the television studio in Los Angeles. It is still not exactly known when the American television channel will decide to return to live sport shows.
In August boxing may return to Puerto Rico. Former world champion in four weight categories, Miguel Cotto, who has been a promoter for several years, will be the organizer of the first evenings during the coronavirus pandemic.
July 4 is due to be the first night of boxing from Golden Boy Promotions after the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. The event will be organized without the participation of the audience and will be broadcast on the DAZN platform.