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Hearn on Joshua's Next Fight: It Will Come in The Middle East, in December, Against Fury or Wilder

Sean Nam

•Apr 18, 2023

Eddie Hearn has revealed the working plan for Anthony Joshua’s 2023 schedule. The promoter of the former heavyweight champion said his company, Matchroom, will look to close a deal for Joshua to return to the ring in December—or nine months from his win over Jermaine Franklin earlier this month—in the Middle East in a “big fight” involving either WBC titlist Tyson Fury or fellow former titlist Deontay Wilder.

Bob Arum on Pacquiao Potentially Fighting Conor Benn: 'That’s Sort of Sad'

Sean Nam

•Apr 17, 2023

Bob Arum was dismayed by the latest news involving one of the greatest fighters he has ever promoted. The 91-year-old founder of Las Vegas-based Top Rank expressed his disappointment with the increasingly likely possibility that eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao could be returning to the ring this year against embattled British welterweight Conor Benn.

Robert Garcia Responds to Joshua: There Are Trainers That Are Yes-Men; I'm Not One of Them

Sean Nam

•Apr 17, 2023

Robert Garcia has found it unfortunate that his one-time client, Anthony Joshua, interpreted his criticism as a sign of disrespect. Garcia briefly worked with London’s Joshua last year ahead of Joshua’s rematch with unified heavyweight champion

Team Zhang Calls Out Usyk, Fury: 'Is There a Heavyweight Who's Got a Better Resume In The Past 12 Months?'

Sean Nam

•Apr 17, 2023

Zhilei Zhang is having his moment. The formerly unsung Chinese heavyweight contender delivered the performance of his career last Saturday night at Copper Box Arena in London, forcing a stoppage of Joe “The Juggernaut” Joyce in six rounds. The referee in charge of the contest deemed Joyce’s swollen right eye unfit for battle.

Taylor on Catterall: He’s In a Worse Position Now; Where’s the Prograis Fight?

Sean Nam

•Apr 16, 2023

Josh Taylor is feeling a bit of schadenfreude these days. The WBO 140-pound titlist from Scotland teed off on England’s Jack Catterall in a recent interview in response to Catterall’s new promotional deal with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom.

Hearn: If Canelo Doesn't Beat Ryder Convincingly, You Have to Start Looking at a Potential Regression

Sean Nam

•Apr 16, 2023

Eddie Hearn views Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fight with John Ryder as an important litmus test. Alvarez, 32, is scheduled to defend his four super middleweight titles against London’s Ryder on May 6 at Azteca Stadium in Alvarez’s homeland of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Roy Jones Prefers Eubank To Take Smith Rematch Over Benn Fight: 'If You Lose, You Gotta Get That Back First'

Sean Nam

•Apr 16, 2023

Roy Jones Jr. isn’t a fan of unfinished business. The Hall of Fame fighter and current trainer of British middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. made it clear he sorely wants his charge to revisit a fight with Liam Smith instead of entering into one with embattled welterweight Conor Benn.

Brook on Khan: ‘These Fighters Are Taking Drugs and Cheating, and It’s Destroying This Game’

Sean Nam

•Apr 14, 2023

Kell Brook is still furious from the revelation of Amir Khan’s positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. The retired former welterweight champion from Sheffield, England, was left aghast by the news earlier this month that Khan popped positive for ostarine immediately after their last year, which Brook won by sixth-round stoppage.

Otto Wallin on Anthony Joshua: 'His Confidence Seems Really Shot'

Sean Nam

•Apr 13, 2023

Like many in the boxing world, Swedish heavyweight contender Otto Wallin wasn’t overly impressed by Anthony Joshua’s latest performance in the ring.

Kell Brook: 'I Consider Myself a Bit of a Semi-Retired Fighter'

Sean Nam

•Apr 13, 2023

Kell Brook is leaving the door open for a comeback. But it would have to be for the “right” opportunity. The retired former welterweight champion from Sheffield, England, has been spotted working out in the gym and taking a meeting with his longtime promoter Eddie Hearn, leading to belief that he might entertain a return to the ring later this year.

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Articles by Sean Nam: page 53

Hearn on Joshua's Next Fight: It Will Come in The Middle East, in December, Against Fury or Wilder

Bob Arum on Pacquiao Potentially Fighting Conor Benn: 'That’s Sort of Sad'

Robert Garcia Responds to Joshua: There Are Trainers That Are Yes-Men; I'm Not One of Them

Team Zhang Calls Out Usyk, Fury: 'Is There a Heavyweight Who's Got a Better Resume In The Past 12 Months?'

Taylor on Catterall: He’s In a Worse Position Now; Where’s the Prograis Fight?

Hearn: If Canelo Doesn't Beat Ryder Convincingly, You Have to Start Looking at a Potential Regression

Roy Jones Prefers Eubank To Take Smith Rematch Over Benn Fight: 'If You Lose, You Gotta Get That Back First'

Brook on Khan: ‘These Fighters Are Taking Drugs and Cheating, and It’s Destroying This Game’

Otto Wallin on Anthony Joshua: 'His Confidence Seems Really Shot'

Kell Brook: 'I Consider Myself a Bit of a Semi-Retired Fighter'

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Arnold Barboza Jnr-Oscar Duarte official for January 23 in Anaheim

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Darius Fulghum sees second chance, and pressure on Diego Pacheco

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Sean Nam

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Articles by Sean Nam: page 53

Hearn on Joshua's Next Fight: It Will Come in The Middle East, in December, Against Fury or Wilder

Bob Arum on Pacquiao Potentially Fighting Conor Benn: 'That’s Sort of Sad'

Robert Garcia Responds to Joshua: There Are Trainers That Are Yes-Men; I'm Not One of Them

Team Zhang Calls Out Usyk, Fury: 'Is There a Heavyweight Who's Got a Better Resume In The Past 12 Months?'

Taylor on Catterall: He’s In a Worse Position Now; Where’s the Prograis Fight?

Hearn: If Canelo Doesn't Beat Ryder Convincingly, You Have to Start Looking at a Potential Regression

Roy Jones Prefers Eubank To Take Smith Rematch Over Benn Fight: 'If You Lose, You Gotta Get That Back First'

Brook on Khan: ‘These Fighters Are Taking Drugs and Cheating, and It’s Destroying This Game’

Otto Wallin on Anthony Joshua: 'His Confidence Seems Really Shot'

Kell Brook: 'I Consider Myself a Bit of a Semi-Retired Fighter'

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso

'Would you bet your mortgage against Floyd Mayweather beating Ryan Garcia'