Manouk Akopyan

Mike Tyson Believes David Benavidez Could Beat Everybody: 'I Don't Have To Say Names'

Mike Tyson and David Benavidez have developed a unique kinship in recent years. “Iron Mike” has hosted Benavidez as a guest on his popular podcast, and he’s even billed “El Bandera Roja” with a new moniker – “The Mexican Monster.”

Benavidez: Bivol Will Beat Beterbiev, I Could Knock Out Dmitry – 'I'll Be Stronger At 175'

LOS ANGELES — If David Benavidez can’t secure the big fights he’s been wanting at 168 pounds featuring the foursome of undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez as well as the likes of David Morrell, Jermall Charlo, and Demetrius Andrade, “The Mexican Monst...

Mauricio Lara To Face Either Leigh Wood Or Josh Warrington On May 27, Hearn Says

The bucking bronco that is Mauricio Lara is back on track to make a swift return to the squared circle. Lara landed a devastating left hook to the chin of Leigh Wood and scored a seventh-round technical knockout win against the Brit on Feb. 18 in Not...

Benavidez Will Move Up To 175 Pounds If Canelo, Morrell, Charlo, Andrade Fights Don't Happen

LOS ANGELES — David Benavidez is deep in the trenches preparing for his super middleweight matchup against Caleb Plant on March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime pay-per-view.

Gervonta Davis: Ryan Garcia Fight Is Definitely Big for Boxing, We're Both Hungry & Explosive

LOS ANGELES – Gervonta Davis walked into The Beverly Hilton for the second leg of his kickoff press tour to announce his April 22 fight against Ryan Garcia with gamesmanship top of mind.

Zurdo Ramirez Eyeing Anthony Yarde, Joshua Buatsi, Smith Fights In UK After Rosado

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will look to resurrect his career on March 18 when he takes on former world title challenger Gabriel Rosado. The 12-round light heavyweight fight will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card and DAZN s...

After Over 100 Rounds Of Sparring, Friends Zurdo Ramirez and Gabriel Rosado Finally Fight For Real

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Familiar friends will be forced to turn into foes when Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez takes on Gabriel Rosado in a 12-round light heavyweight fight on March 18 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.

Devin Haney: After I Beat Lomachenko I'll Get My Respect As P4P Best

Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney and former three-division titlist Vasiliy Lomachenko are set to square off in a highly anticipated matchup on May 20. The only missing piece to the puzzle holding back the official announcement of the fight...

De La Hoya Optimistic To Make Cross-Promotional Fights With Haymon Moving Forward

LOS ANGELES – Golden Boy Promotions chairman Oscar De La Hoya and Premier Boxing Champions head Al Haymon have had an icy relationship for better parts of the last decade. De La Hoya once sued Haymon in 2015 seeking $300 million alleging Haymon repea...

Gervonta Davis Holding Camp At Mayweather Boxing Club, Reunites With Ellerbe Ahead Of Garcia Fight

LOS ANGELES – Reunited and it feels so good – the hullabaloo between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mayweather Promotions has simmered down. Ahead of the last Davis fight versus Hector Luis Garcia in January, “Tank” announced he was a co...

Ryan Garcia On 136-Pound Catchweight: Gervonta Davis Has No Integrity, Doesn't Want Me At My Best

LOS ANGELES – Ryan Garcia weighed in on the weighty issue surrounding his super fight against Gervonta Davis on April 22 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime pay per view during their kickoff press conference at The Beverly Hilton.

Kambosos: ‘Hunger Is Still There To Be The Best, Defeat Isn’t Worst Thing In The World’

George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. wants to make it clear that he still has plenty of fight left in him. The former unified 135-pound champion suffered a pair of one-sided, unanimous decision defeats to Devin Haney last year. In June, he lost his titles...

Tim Tszyu Feels Harrison is "100%" a Better Skilled Fighter Than Charlo

Tim Tszyu was supposed to face undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo on Jan. 28 but Charlo was forced to pull out of the fight due to a broken left hand in late December.

7 Boxers Rank On Highest-Paid Athletes of All Time List; Mayweather No. 8 With $1.11B

Throwing a punch is a great way to secure generational wealth. Sportico, a Penske-owned sports business media company, released its list of the highest-paid athletes of all time on Tuesday, and in their top 50 rankings, seven boxers occupied the cove...

Mayweather Fears He Broke Left Hand During London Exhibition

Floyd Mayweather Jr. made easy work of Aaron Chalmers, and millions along the way, during his exhibition boxing match Saturday at The O2 Arena in London, but it came at the cost of his health.