Former world champion in two weight categories Evander Holyfield answered the question about who for him is the face of modern boxing.
Just yesterday a rumor appeared that the fight between Alexander Usik And Tyson Fury for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion will take place on February 17 in Riyadh. Today this information was confirmed by the authoritative publication ESPN US.
Amir Khan, a former world champion, spoke out about a possible fight between Manny Pacquiao And Gervonta Davis. Khan noted that this fight would raise a lot of money. He also stated that the Filipino would have won in this confrontation.
Alexander Usik, world heavyweight champion according to WBA, WBO, IBF, named three boxers he likes. The top Ukrainian rating includes Terence Crawford Saul Alvarez And Gervonta Davis.
Brian "BoMac" McIntyre, trainer Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs), is angry with the IBF leadership for depriving his fighter of the status of the absolute welterweight champion.
Despite forty-one years and two defeats in a row, Nonito Donaire (42-8, 28 KOs) does not intend to hang up his gloves. If the defeat is from Naoya Inoue technical knockout in the second round was unpleasant, but expected, then the July defeat on points from a completely mediocre Alexandro Santiago turned out to be an unpleasant surprise. Moreover, the vacant WBC bantamweight belt was at stake.
Former world lightweight champion and current welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez explained why their fight with Gervonta Davis will never happen. According to Teofimo, “Tank” fights only with mediocre opposition, which cannot compete with him.
According to the International Boxing News portal, the fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion between Alexander Usik (world champion according to WBA, WBO, IBF) and Tyson Fury (WBC world champion) will take place on February 17. It is also reported that the boxers have already signed contracts for the fight. The official announcement is expected to take place this week.
Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) and his promoter Eddie Hearn met with Saudi Arabian Minister Turki Alalshik, the organizer of the boxing evening scheduled for December 23 in Riyadh.
On November 21, a tender will be held to select the organizer of the fight for the title of IBF world heavyweight champion between Jaem Opetai (23-0, 18 KOs) and Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs).
