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Dmitry Bivol called out by terrifying knockout artist… ‘I have no fear of any man on this planet’

Dmitry Bivol could have a huge challenge on his hands. A thunderous puncher with an 88.89% KO ratio has set his sights on a showdown with the pound-for-pound great.

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Jake Paul set to break Guinness World Record promoting historic Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 event

Jake Paul’s role as boxing’s biggest disruptor extends beyond his efforts in the ring. The YouTuber-turned-boxer crashed the Netflix servers when over 60 million people tuned in to his fight against 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson last November.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 9

Taylor Vs. Serrano 3 Media Workouts

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano step into the ring for their highly anticipated third encounter, as they held their media workouts. With Taylor’s Undisputed Junior Welterweight Title on the line, and likely the final chapter in their historic saga, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 9

Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz: Are All RING Events Going To Be On PPV?

The RING III event, headlined by Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, will stream live on DAZN PPV from the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY. This may sound like something that was common knowledge, but up until Monday morning, it wasn’t.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 8

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Receives $500,000 Sponsorship Approval From LVCVA

The September 13 superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is one of the biggest in recent boxing history. The clash, promoted by Riyadh Season and Dana White of TKO group, will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 8

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: Open Workout Fight Results

Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Amanda Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) will face each other for a third time later this week. Their bout headlines a Most Valuable Promotions card at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.

Jake Paul News / Bloody Elbow / July 8

WBA champ Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez defends Jake Paul as polarizing boxer’s Top 15 ranking remains ‘under review’

Jake Paul’s Top 15 ranking received a surprising, positive review from the current cruiserweight titleholder. Jake Paul extended his current winning streak by defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Former Tyson Fury coach gives prediction for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois rematch

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will aim to put any controversy to bed when they meet in a highly anticipated rematch on July 12th. As Dubois caught Usyk with a low blow in their 2023 fight, the moment has been a major talking point going into their sequel bout.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Mario Barrios suffered one-sided loss in 2022 to fighter Manny Pacquiao defeated and knocked down

Mario Barrios will look to fend off fan favorite Manny Pacquiao on July 19th to defend his WBC World Welterweight title. Spoiling ‘Pac-Man’s’ comeback may go against some people’s predictions, but it would mean that Barrios defends his world title for the second time.

Devin Haney News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

‘I got bricks for hands’… Devin Haney sent chilling warning by future KO artist opponent

Devin Haney will return to the ring in November, as he is set for a new challenge in his boxing career. Aiming to follow on from a unanimous decision victory over Jose Ramirez, Haney may feel he has a point to prove in his next outing.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 8

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Who Wins?

Shakur Stevenson will make a statement on Saturday night. The 28-year-old southpaw returns to the spotlight this weekend, defending his WBC lightweight world title against fellow unbeaten contender William Zepeda at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

Hamzah Sheeraz News / Big Fight Weekend / July 8

The Last Three Opponents of Hamzah Sheeraz

Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0-1, 17 KOs) is set to face Edgar Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs) on July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Their super middleweight bout will serve as the main event on The Ring III fight card.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 8

Jake Paul sold ticket package worth $1million for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano trilogy

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions have managed to sell a ticket package valued at $1million for this Friday’s big Madison Square Garden fight night.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 8

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano Joins List of Greatest Boxing Trilogies

Friday night in New York, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano hope to add one more fight to complete a boxing trilogy that will be long remembered. The sport has delivered some memorable boxing trilogies, but Taylor and Serrano hope to resonate as deeply as some previous trilogies that test the heart, skill, and will of the fighters involved.

Daniel Dubois News / Dice City Sports / July 8

Daniel Dubois Overconfident?

Daniel Dubois is beaming with confidence as he prepares for his long-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. At just 27 years old, the British heavyweight enters this bout not only as a world champion but as a fighter who feels he was robbed of glory the first time around.

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Julio Cesar Chavez News / Dice City Sports / July 8

Shocking Allegations Surface Against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

According to a recent court filing. Julio César Chávez Jr. is accused of acting in service of Néstor Ernesto Pérez Salas, also known as “El Nini”, a high-ranking figure in the Sinaloa cartel.

Jake Paul News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

‘Easy money’… 48-1 cruiserweight world champion welcomes fight with Jake Paul

Jake Paul continues to stir the boxing world as opinions on ‘The Problem Child’ among fans are split. Although some may feel the Internet star has a positive influence on boxing due to the attention he is garnering, others don’t look at Paul in such a flattering light.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

‘Get out’… Oleksandr Usyk once dominated legend so badly in sparring he was chucked out of the gym, according to icon

Oleksandr Usyk enraged a superstar by outboxing him in sparring, according to a former world champion. On July 19, the unified heavyweight title holder will return to the ring in an eagerly anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London, UK.

Ricky Hatton News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Who is Ricky Hatton? Meet the “Hitman” making his comeback to the ring after 13 years

Ricky Hatton is making a shocking comeback to the ring later this year as “The Hitman” attempts to roll back the years. 13 years after his last fight, Ricky Hatton announced his return to boxing with a fight in Dubai this December.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 8

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Boots Ennis Discussions Rekindled

Boxing has some huge cards coming up over the coming weeks and months, with many intriguing fights being discussed. New York is set to host two fascinating events, with Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 and Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz headlining.

Devin Haney News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Devin Haney set for world title fight against star who knocked out an opponent so badly he lost six weeks of his memory

Devin Haney will challenge a dangerous fighter for his world championship belt. ‘The Dream’ is scheduled to make the move to welterweight with ambitions of becoming a three-weight King.

Julio Cesar Chavez News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Chavez Sr. Reacts To His Son’s Arrest – ‘He’s Innocent’

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has spoken out in the aftermath of his son Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. getting arrested by ICE. Reports indicate the arrest took place on July 2, shortly after Chavez had lost to Jake Paul in their June 28 fight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 7

Heavyweight Legend Backs Terence Crawford To KO Canelo Alvarez

The September 13 fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is itching closer by the day. Both fighters conducted a three city press tour that took place in Riyadh, New York, and Las Vegas ahead of the undisputed super middleweight title clash.

Turki Alalshikh News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Turki Alalshikh Hints In-fight Changes

Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has hinted at a bold and unconventional twist for the highly anticipated clash between WBC Lightweight Champion Shakur Stevenson (23–0, 11 KOs) and hard-hitting Mexican contender William Zepeda (33–0, 27 KOs).

Ricky Hatton News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Ricky Hatton Is Coming Back

In a stunning comeback announcement. Former world champion and 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Hatton will end his 13-year retirement on December 2, when he faces Eisa Al Dah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.