NEWS & OPINIONS
RIVALS COLLIDE ON A BLOCKBUSTER WEEKEND OF BOXING
In terms of three huge domestic fights in three corners of the world, boxing really does not get much bigger and better than it does this weekend.
WEEKLY BOXING NEWS ROUND UP - 22ND APRIL
It’s been another completely bats*it mental week in the world of boxing. From two-weight champions failing drug tests to legends of the sport calling out footballers, it’s really had it all. We’ll be taking a look through the hottest topics of the past week, starting with Ben Whittaker’s impressive win on Saturday night.
BEN WHITTAKER: GLOBAL STARDOM AWAITS
In what was set to be Callum Smith’s homecoming against David Morrell Jr, Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker will now headline his second show on the bounce against the Argentine, Braian Suárez.
ALL EYES ON AJ AS FURY PROVES JUST TOO GOOD FOR MAKHMUDOV
For most fighters, 16 months out of the ring could be detrimental to their career. Not for Tyson Fury, though. The former unified world champion returned to the ring on Saturday night with a dominant display over the dangerous Russian, Arslanbek Makhmudov, in front of 64,500 people at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
TYSON FURY VS ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV - FULL UNDERCARD PREVIEW
All eyes will be on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend as Tyson Fury makes his highly anticipated return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but before that, there’s a stacked undercard featuring one of the biggest names in world boxing, along with two cracking heavyweight 50/50s.
POWER OR PRECISION: FURY OUT TO TAME A RUSSIAN BEAST ON RING RETURN
The Gypsy King Tyson Fury returns to the ring for the first time in over a year this Saturday night as he heads back to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face the dangerous, hard-hitting Russian, Arslanbek Makhmudov.
CHISORA LOOKS TO BOW OUT IN STYLE IN 50TH FIGHT AGAINST WILDER
Two of the most entertaining and outspoken heavyweights of the 21st century put it all on the line this Saturday night as Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder throw down in what will be the 50th fights of their respective careers.
UNBEATEN BROWN TAKES ON DURABLE DUCAR IN MANCHESTER
Patrick James Brown… Quite comfortably, at the moment, one of the biggest prospects not just in British boxing but in world boxing, and this Friday night he returns to action against the tough, rugged, well-travelled Czech, Vasil Ducar, on home soil in Manchester.
ITAUMA OUT TO MAKE A STATEMENT ON STACKED MAGNIFICENT 7 CARD
The Magnificent 7 is back this weekend as the future of the heavyweight division, Moses Itauma, looks to make a huge statement against Jermaine Franklin, with a stacked undercard before it.
EIGHT FIGHTS THAT WE WANT TO SEE ON A QUEENSBERRY VS MATCHROOM 5VS5
It’s approaching the two-year anniversary of the first-ever Matchroom vs Queensberry 5vs5 and, with talk currently extremely quiet about a second fight card between the pair, we’ve taken a look at some fights that could feature on a card this year if Frank and Eddie decide to run it back.
JAZZA DICKENS VS ANTO CACACE - FULL FIGHT AND UNDERCARD PREVIEW
Big-time boxing returns to Dublin this weekend as the loveable Jazza Dickens makes the first defence of his WBA World Super-Featherweight Title against the always game Anto Cacace.
From Circus to Cult Status? Has Misfits Boxing Just Outsmarted the Entire Industry?
t started as a joke. A gimmick. A sideshow. “Influencer boxing” was the unwanted child of social media and combat sports—one nobody in the industry asked for and most wished would disappear. But here we are in 2025, and Misfits Boxing isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. The very platform that once had boxing purists foaming at the mouth has packed out major arenas, racked up millions of pay-per-view buys, and built a die-hard fanbase willing to travel across continents to scream for their favourite YouTuber throwing overhand rights with all the precision of a bar brawl.
Comeback or Crisis? How Long Is Too Long to Stay in the Fight Game?
It’s the age-old story: the fighter who just can’t walk away. The final bell sounds, the gloves are hung up… until they’re not. A few years later, the training videos start trickling out on social media, the whispers of a comeback grow louder, and before you know it, a former world champion is back in the ring with a licence in one hand and nostalgia in the other. But how long is too long? When does a comeback cross the line from inspirational to irresponsible?
Rigged or Ranked? The Politics Behind Boxing’s Top Spots
Ask ten boxing fans who the real number one is in any given division, and you might get ten different answers. Not because they all see the sport differently—but because the rankings themselves often feel like a bad joke.
Back to the Streets: Should Boxing Embrace Non-Traditional Venues Again?
Boxing is a sport that thrives on spectacle. It’s always been about more than just punches—it’s about moments, settings, atmosphere. And lately, it seems the ring is being lifted out of the usual arenas and dropped back into places that feel bold, unconventional, even rebellious.
Blood, Grit, and No Gloves: Is Bare-Knuckle Boxing a Step Forward or a Bloody Setback?
It’s raw. It’s brutal. It’s primal. And against all odds—it’s booming. Once written off as a relic from a more savage era, bare-knuckle boxing has made a thunderous comeback. What began as a niche spectacle has muscled its way into the mainstream. Sold-out arenas, multi-million-view knockouts, and fighters you thought you’d never see again are now going viral with bloodied fists and battered faces.
Protector or Problem? The Role of the Referee in the Age of Caution—and the Chaos of Adeleye vs. TKV
There was a time when referees were barely noticed. Silent guardians in the background, only stepping in when absolutely necessary. But in 2025, they’ve become central characters—praised for their protection, criticised for their caution, and, at times, blamed for ruining the show. And after last weekend, the spotlight on the referee has never burned brighter.
Comeback or Cop-Out? The Truth About Warm-Up Fights After Layoffs (and Losses)
They’ve been out for a year. Maybe two. Injury, burnout, promotional gridlock—or just a brutal, unexpected defeat that knocked the momentum clean out of their career.
Bigger Ring, Bigger Problems? How Ring Size Shapes Fights – and Should It Be StandardiSed?
It’s the kind of detail casual fans barely notice, but fighters and trainers obsess over—ring size. Sometimes, it’s a 20-foot chessboard, where footwork reigns supreme. Other times, it’s a 16-foot phone booth, where escape is a fantasy, and every second is a firefight.
Bad Decisions or Bad Judges? Should Boxing Officials Have Ring Experience?
Boxing is a sport where the difference between victory and defeat can come down to the opinion of three people sitting ringside. And yet, how many of them have ever actually taken a punch?