NEWS & OPINIONS
FIVE WEIGHT CLASSES THAT WILL LIGHT UP 2025
Boxing is booming already in 2025, and the year is barely a couple of weeks old. With superfights such as Eubank Jr vs Benn and Garcia vs Haney both pretty much announced, we’ve picked out five weight classes that could host some of the biggest and most exciting bouts over the next 12 months. Where better to start than with the big boys?
From Three Rounds to 12: The Brutal Truth About the Amateur-to-Pro Transition
Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’ve conquered the amateur ranks, draped yourself in gold medals, and been hailed as the next big thing, doesn’t mean you’re destined for professional glory. Boxing history is littered with amateur stars who failed to transition into successful pros. But why? What is it about crossing over to the professional ranks that separates the hype from the hope, the contenders from the pretenders?
Boxing's Global Shift: Why the US is No Longer King of the Ring
Once upon a time, boxing was America’s game. The US held the keys to the kingdom, dominating world champions, fight nights, and pay-per-view numbers. But as we sit in 2025, the global landscape of professional boxing has shifted dramatically. A sport once ruled by American icons is now showcasing its international flair, with fighters from Europe, Asia, and beyond claiming titles across weight classes.
FIVE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2025
We’ve picked out our seven British prospects to follow in 2025, and now it’s time to take a deep look into the next crop of talent from the rest of the world. We’ve chosen five fighters—some with names that may already be familiar to you and others that may not—to follow over the coming months.
SEVEN BRITISH PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2025
British boxing is in arguably the best place it’s been in in a very long time and with 2025 now upon is, it looks set to be an incredible year both domestically and globally for some of our biggest stars. In this article though, we’ve taken a look at the next-gen and picked out seven fighters who could well become stars over the next 12 months and put themselves in position for at least domestic honours come the end of the year.
The Heavyweight Era: Are We Witnessing Boxing’s Last Golden Age?
There’s something undeniably electric about today’s heavyweight boxing scene. From the towering charisma of Tyson Fury to the explosive power of Deontay Wilder, the gritty resilience of Oleksandr Usyk, and the redemption-seeking spirit of Anthony Joshua—we’re living in an era that feels like it’s on the edge of something legendary. But as these giants contemplate hanging up their gloves, the big question looms: Is this the last golden age of heavyweight boxing?
OLEKSANDR THE GREAT REIGNS SUPREME IN SAUDI ONCE AGAIN
One of the most highly anticipated rematches in heavyweight boxing history well and truly lived up to expectations on Saturday night as Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBO, WBC, WBA & Ring Magazine heavyweight titles with a hard-fought victory over former two-time champ Tyson Fury.
OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2 - STATS AND TRENDS
In what is as close to a 50/50 heavyweight unification clash as you are ever likely to see, Oleksandr Usyk defends his world titles against Tyson Fury in Riyadh on Saturday night. If you’re still unsure who’s going to win, don’t worry—we are here to help. In this article, we’ve picked out some stats and trends for each fighter, PLUS the venue it is taking place in, to help you make up your mind about what is going to happen in the 36 minutes or less at the Kingdom Arena this weekend.
WHERE USYK VS FURY 2 WILL BE WON AND LOST
We’re literally hours away from the most highly anticipated rematch of the year as Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC, WBO, WBA & Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Titles against The Gypsy King himself Tyson Fury.
OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2 - FULL UNDERCARD PREVIEW
All eyes will be on Riyadh this Saturday night as Oleksandr Usyk faces off with Tyson Fury for a second time. Before that, however, there’s an action-packed undercard featuring some of the hottest prospects in world boxing.
OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2: REPEAT OR REVENGE?
It’s finally here: the most highly anticipated rematch of the year, Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2. A fight that will either solidify Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy as an all-time pound-for-pound great or write Tyson Fury into the history books as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Either way, what we will witness will be something special.
FROM MASSIVE UPSETS TO MASSIVE KNOCKOUTS: A WEEKEND THAT HAD IT ALL
It was a weekend of shocks, surprises, rapid knockouts, and new champions being crowned as an action-packed few days of fight action well and truly delivered. It all kicked off on Friday night in Liverpool, where Cuban Dayan Gonzalez solidified his claims as one of the biggest contenders in the featherweight division.
‘THE GREATEST CARD IN THE HISTORY OF BOXING’ SET FOR SAUDI ON FEB. 22
Turki Alalshikh has done it again, and this time, he’s done it bigger and better than ever. On Monday night, the Feb. 22 card in Riyadh was finally announced, with the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship topping a bill that has a world title on the line in EVERY fight—quite something We’ll be taking a look at each fight as we look ahead to one of, if not THE, greatest card in the history of boxing.
EDWARDS BOWS OUT AS YAFAI COMES OF AGE
Former IBF World Flyweight champion Sunny Edwards announced his retirement from boxing on Saturday night after suffering the second defeat of his professional career to former amateur foe Galal Yafai.
SUNNY EDWARDS VS GALAL YAFAI: THE NEXT CHAPTER
This weekend marks the first installment of what could potentially become one of the greatest domestic rivalries in British boxing history as former world champion Sunny Edwards faces Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Galal Yafai in Birmingham.
FROM FURY VS AJ TO SMITH VS AZIM: FIVE BRITISH WORLD TITLE CLASHES THAT COULD DEFINE 2025
2025 is just around the corner and despite not the greatest of years for British world champions, a record of 4-8-1 in world title fights for Britain’s men to be specific, next year looks set to be one of the best in recent years with some enticing match-ups in the works both globally and domestically for Britain’s elite.
BOXING SET FOR AN EXPLOSIVE END TO 2024
With just over two months left in 2024 and boxing booming as Riyadh Season kicks into gear, we’re on the cusp of a massive conclusion to what has been an incredible year for the sport. We’ve selected seven fights—some you’ll definitely know about and others you might not—worth watching before the year ends.
Conor Benn Discusses Bivol-Beterbiev Fight and His Own Legacy Battle with Chris Eubank Jr
London, UK — Conor Benn, the British welterweight boxer, has weighed in on the hotly debated Bivol-Beterbiev fight, while also discussing his much-anticipated bout against Chris Eubank Jr. In an interview with IFL TV, Benn offered his analysis of the recent match between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev and reflected on the legacy he’s continuing with the Benn vs. Eubank rivalry.
Should Boxing Judges Have To Explain Their Scorecards?
One of the biggest demands in boxing for some time now has been for officials—whether referees or judges—to explain their scorecards after each fight.
BEN WHITTAKER VS LIAM CAMERON - WHAT NEXT?
Amidst the drama of Saturday night in Riyadh, one of the major talking points from the Kingdom Arena was the controversial draw between Olympic silver medalist Ben Whittaker and former Commonwealth middleweight champion Liam Cameron.