Parker doesn't want to fight Hrgovic either
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 6, 2022, 9:41 a.m.

As Dan Raphael tweeted, Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs), as well as Luis Ortiz (33-2, 28 KOs) previously decided not to accept the IBF's offer to compete in the final qualifying bout with Filip Hrgovic (14-0, 12 KOs).

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Estrada-Gonzalez Trilogy on February 5
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 6, 2022, 7:48 a.m.

The third fight of Juana Francisco Estrada (42-3, 28 KO) and Roman Gonzalez (50-3, 41 KOs) will take place in the USA on February 5. At stake in this meeting there will be the WBA and WBC Super Flyweight titles.

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Sanchez: "I can easily knock out Usyk, he has no technique"
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 5, 2022, 4:09 p.m.

Undefeated Cuban heavyweight champion Frank Sanchez after a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Christian Hammer began to challenge the best in his division.

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Chisora's Coach: "I Won't Prepare Dereck to Fight Wilder"
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 5, 2022, 3:40 p.m.

Matchroom Boxing head Eddie Hearn proposed to the former WBC heavyweight champion late last year Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) fight Dereck Chisora (32-12, 23 KOs). Coach Dave Caldwell first ridiculed the promoter's idea, but today he bluntly stated that if this fight takes place, Chisora ​​will have ...

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Price: "Joshua won't beat Usyk, but Fury and Joyce can"
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 5, 2022, 2:28 p.m.

David Price does not give Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) special chances of winning a rematch planned for the first half of the year against Alexandra Usik (19-0, 13 KOs). "In my opinion, Usyk has everything to cope with him," - says the British giant, who has ...

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Teofimo Lopez: "Until the end of the year I will become the undisputed champion"
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 5, 2022, 7:09 a.m.

Teofimo Lopez (16-1, 12 KOs) is confident that the cut in the lightweight division cost him a loss George Kamposos... Now Lopez is about to move to super lightweight and promises that in the new weight limit he will soon become the undisputed champion.

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Ortiz refused Khrgovich, citing injury
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 5, 2022, 5:09 a.m.

Tuesday promoter Philip Hrgovich (14-0, 12 KO) Kalle Sauerland announced that Luis Ortiz (33-2, 28 KO) Not interested in facing El Animal in the IBF Heavyweight Final Eliminator. According to Jake Donovan, the Cuban's decision was influenced by the injury he received in a duel with Charles ...

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Dubois comes out on winner Brian-Guidry?
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 4, 2022, 1:47 p.m.

According to Dan Raphael, the WBA is ready to sanction the scheduled January 29 fight between Trevor Brian (21-0, 15 KOs) and Jonathan Guidry (17-0-2, 10 KOs) as a "regular" world heavyweight title fight.

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Arum on Lopez's weight problems: "He shouldn't fight anymore at 61 kg."
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 4, 2022, 12:41 p.m.

Bob Arum has no plans to propose Teofimo Lopez another lightweight fight given the potentially catastrophic cutting issues he could have. Top Rank president said Lopez is still recovering from a severe defeat from George Kamposos November 27 in New York.

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Atlas: "Joshua accepted defeat too calmly"
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 4, 2022, 9:02 a.m.

Teddy Atlas suggests that the huge purses could have deprived Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) fighting spirit. The American expert claims that he did not notice the anger characteristic of athletes thirsty for success after being defeated by Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs).

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