Bellew wants Haye stoppage
Feb. 16, 2017, 2:01 p.m.

WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has revealed he will stay at heavyweight after March 4 but only if he defeats David Haye at The O2 Arena in London. The 33 year-old, gearing up for the biggest challenge of his life - is a huge underdog to pull off ...

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Jermall Charlo vacates, Harrison vs. Hurd is now for the belt
Feb. 16, 2017, 11:31 a.m.

Jermall Charlo vacated his 154 world title today, so the Tony Harrison - Jarrett Hurd bout on the Feb. 25 Wilder-Washington PBC on Fox card, which was originally a title eliminator, will now be for the vacant belt.

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WBA has not approved heavyweight interim title fight Solis vs Charr
Feb. 16, 2017, 6:14 a.m.

The World Boxing Association wants to clarify that has not approved any new interim title fight. Therefore the fight between Odlanier Solis and Manuel Charr will not have a WBA interim heavyweight title at stake. The contest between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko was approved for the WBA ...

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Washington: “I have to beat Wilder twice before Joshua, Klitschko or Haye, reveals”
Feb. 16, 2017, 3:09 a.m.

WBC heavyweight title challenger Gerald Washington says a rematch clause in the contract he signed to face Deontay Wilder could mean another meeting in the summer. Should ‘El Gallo Negro’ manage to pull off a shock in Birmingham, Alabama on February 25, Washington will be thrust straight back ...

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Purse bid invalid as interest wanes for bout between Briggs and Oquendo
Feb. 15, 2017, 2:02 p.m.

Long-faded heavyweights Shannon Briggs and Fres Oquendo, both about a decade past their best days yet still mandated to meet for the WBA's vacant secondary world title, don't seem to be able to find any takers.

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McGregor: “I’m not a celebrity, I break people’s faces for money and bounce”
Feb. 15, 2017, 10:57 a.m.

In an interview this week, UFC star Conor McGregor discussed his career as a two-weight world champion, his values and a possible super-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Below, McGregor talks about his ‘Notorious’ reputation as a knockout puncher and the history behind his vicious persona.

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Peter Fury: “Parker is no mug”
Feb. 15, 2017, 6:39 a.m.

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is no mug and one of the best heavyweights in the world according to respected trainer Peter Fury, who’s son Hughie will challenge Parker in April at a venue and location yet to be determined for the WBO heavyweight championship.

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Wilder: “There’s nothing like seeing a tall man go timber”
Feb. 15, 2017, 3:35 a.m.

Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder hosted a jam-packed media workout Tuesday at Skyy Gym in Northport, AL as he prepares to defend his title in primetime on Saturday, February 25 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Legacy ...

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Mayweather: Fight with Conor McGregor 'getting very, very close'
Feb. 14, 2017, 2:58 p.m.

A potential Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor fight is inching closer. Mayweather -- the former pound-for-pound boxing king -- told that "we're getting very, very close" to the superfight.

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Mayweather v McGregor: Las Vegas venue favorite for cross-codes bout
Feb. 14, 2017, 11:53 a.m.

The wheels seem to be firmly in motion for a Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor clash to make it over the line, but where exactly will the fight take place? Mayweather, 39, is reportedly close to finalizing a nine-figure deal to face the two-weight UFC champion, with the ...

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