Fight stopped amid claims of serious injury Australian boxer Michael Zerafa is facing the possibility of a lifetime ban and the termination of his contract with No Limit Boxing after a dramatic and controversial clash with Nikita Tszyu in Brisbane. The fight was halted in the second round following an accidental head clash, with Zerafa telling the ringside doctor that he could not see out of his left eye. The bout was later ruled a no contest. Zerafa, 33, later said he had suffered a fractured eye socket and retinal damage, posting a video on social media showing his badly…
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A rapid rise in British boxing After a standout 2025, GBM Sports has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting promotional companies. The organisation finished second in the Boxing News 2025 Promoter of the Year award, ranking ahead of long-established figures Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn, and trailing only behind global heavyweight Turki Alalshikh. It was a landmark year for promoter Izzy Asif, who oversaw a series of major milestones. GBM secured a broadcast partnership with DAZN, promoted its first world title fight with Terri Harper facing Natalie Zimmerman in May, and unveiled its bold new tournament…
Canelo moves forward after Crawford retirement After losing his undisputed super middleweight title to Terence Crawford last September, Canelo Alvarez had been eyeing a rematch. With Crawford’s recent announcement to retire, that opportunity has vanished. Undeterred, the Mexican superstar confirmed he will continue fighting, turning his focus to new challenges and keeping his place among the top-ranked fighters in the division. Big fight announcement for September Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and a major figure in boxing, revealed the details on social media. The event, scheduled for September 12, will be the first card under…
McGregor Teases ReturnConor McGregor may be stepping back into the Octagon sooner than fans expect. The 37-year-old Irish superstar, sidelined since July 2021 after breaking his leg in a loss to longtime rival Dustin Poirier, has been teasing a comeback for months. Now, with his image front and centre on Times Square billboards promoting UFC’s new partnership with Paramount+, speculation is reaching a fever pitch. The promotion’s new subscription-based model replaces the traditional pay-per-view setup, and McGregor himself shared the billboard on social media, declaring: “It will be my great honour to ‘MAKE UFC GREAT AGAIN!’ Only on @paramountplus.” Fans…
Ali’s Respect for Marciano’s PowerMuhammad Ali, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, faced some of the toughest competition in his era, including legendary bouts against George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Despite finishing his career with a record of 56 wins and 5 losses, Ali once singled out a fellow heavyweight as potentially giving him the most trouble in the ring: Rocky Marciano. In an interview with ESPN, Ali explained his reasoning: “The toughest fight would be the man who is the hardest to knock out … a fellow who had no style, just a bull, Rocky…
The relationship between boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and UFC president Dana White is rapidly cooling. What began as mutual respect — and even cooperation ahead of Zuffa Boxing’s launch in 2025 — has shifted into an ongoing exchange of subtle jabs in interviews. As both men push to shape the future of combat sports, tension between them is becoming harder to ignore. From Mutual Respect to Public Shots Hearn has often praised White’s achievements in mixed martial arts, and the pair once appeared to share a professional understanding. But that goodwill hasn’t lasted. Now, almost every media appearance seems to…
After years at the center of influencer boxing, KSI has officially stepped away from the sport. The social media star hasn’t fought since his 2023 loss to Tommy Fury, and now says his time in the ring is over. In a candid interview on The Ranveer Show, the 32-year-old opened up about why he fell out of love with boxing, why a long-rumored mega-fight with Jake Paul never happened, and why he’s returning to what he enjoys most — creating content. Losing the Love for the Fight Game KSI admitted that boxing pushed him into a version of himself he…
Dana White has never been known for thinking small, and his latest mission might be his boldest yet: reshaping professional boxing from the ground up. As the driving force behind the soon-to-launch Zuffa Boxing, White is openly declaring war on the existing power structure of the sport — and he insists he’s just getting started. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the 56-year-old doubled down on his long-running criticism of boxing’s system and promised to back up his talk with action. “I’ve talked smack about boxing for years,” White said. “Now it’s time to put my money…
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has called on fans and media to respect the boxer’s privacy following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. A Tragic Loss for Joshua On 29 December, Joshua sustained minor injuries in a crash that killed team members Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Since the accident, the former two-time world heavyweight champion has paid tribute to his friends and attended their funerals in the UK. Hearn emphasized that, in the wake of such tragedy, Joshua’s wellbeing should come first. “This is not a time for…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has shared his first public statement following a devastating car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his longtime team members. Remembering Lost Friends The accident occurred last month, just days after Joshua’s victory over Jake Paul. While Joshua suffered only minor injuries, the crash tragically claimed the lives of two of his close associates. Authorities have charged a 46-year-old man with death by dangerous driving, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Joshua has been quiet on social media as he mourns, but in a recent post, he paid tribute…