On Sunday, Chris Billam-Smith will put his WBO cruiserweight title on the line for the first time against the experienced Mateusz Masternak at the Bournemouth International Center, Bournemouth, England. Billam-Smith, rated at No. 5 by The Ring at cruiserweight, is acutely aware of the challenge that lays ahead. “A really difficult fight. I think stylistically […]
This Saturday former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney challenges Regis Prograis for the WBC 140-pound title at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the city in which he was born. Ahead of his first fight since moving from the 135-pound division, the pound-for-pound rated 25-year-old discusses Prograis, his fight with Vasily Lomachenko, and the next […]
FIGHT WEEK Regis Prograis is scheduled to defend his 140-pound title against former 135-pound champ Devin Haney on pay-per-view Saturday in San Francisco. On the same day, in Florida, Robeisy Ramirez will defend his 126-belt against Rafael Espinoza. REGIS PROGRAIS (29-1, 24 KOs) vs. DEVIN HANEY (30-0, 15 KOs) Date: Saturday, Dec. 9 Time: 8 […]
Winston Guerrero is taking the right steps to become a legit contender at 115 pounds, and that is the goal for 2024. Guerrero knocked out Charlie Clemente of Puerto Rico Friday night at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida. Guerrero, who is originally from Managua, Nicaragia, improved to 20-0 with 13 knockouts. The […]
On Saturday, Andrew Moloney will look to begin his climb back into the junior bantamweight title picture when he faces Judy Flores at the Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. Moloney, rated at No. 8 by The Ring at junior bantamweight, will be fighting for the first time since suffering a stoppage loss to WBO […]
Super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia could have a fight lined up against Canelo Alvarez in 2024. All he has to do is score an impressive win over John Ryder. Munguia, who is ranked No. 9 by The Ring at 168 pounds, will face Ryder on January 27, Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of […]
On Saturday, Ryan Garcia returned to the fold for the first time since his superfight loss to Gervonta Davis, stopping Oscar Duarte in eight rounds in front of 10,000 fans at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The wildly popular Californian officially stepped up to the junior welterweight division and fought a pumped-up lightweight fringe contender. […]
Thailand has a long history of producing champions in the sweet science, especially in the lower weight classes. Names such as Khaosai Galaxy, Chatchai Sasakul, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam and Veeraphol Sahapromm, to name a few, were all dominant champions in their eras. Thailand currently has one world champion, reigning WBA strawweight titleholder Thammanoon Niyomtrong, who goes […]
A critical look at the past week in boxing BIGGEST WINNER Was it a brilliant performance? No. Was it a significant step in the right direction? Absolutely. Ryan Garcia put his knockout loss to Gervonta Davis farther behind him on Saturday night in Houston, stopping durable, but limited Oscar Duarte (26-2-1, 21 KOs) in eight […]
Ryan Garcia made a successful return to the ring on Saturday night in Houston, knocking out Oscar Duarte in the eighth round of a 140-pound bout. Here are images from the fight. All photos by Carmen Mandato of Getty Images. Related Watch: Ryan Garcia’s brutal knockout of tough Mexican Oscar Duarte Ryan Garcia bounces back […]