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Roy Jones names the one man who would’ve punished Usyk’s performance against Verhoeven: “He’d beat him”

The heavyweight landscape is completely shaking, and boxing royalty has just thrown massive fuel onto the fire! Legendary former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. didn't pull a single punch when analyzing Oleksandr Usyk's highly debated, razor-thin performance against kickboxing titan Rico Verhoeven. Instead of praising the tactical survival, Jones boldly named the "Mexican Monster" David Benavidez as the one unstoppable force who would have absolutely punished Usyk’s mistakes, confidently declaring, “He’d beat him.” Jones is urging the newly crowned multi-belt cruiserweight champion to bypass a Dmitry Bivol showdown and jump straight to heavyweight to take advantage of an aging 39-year-old Usyk. It’s an insanely bold take given Benavidez started his career as a super middleweight, but RJJ knows a thing or two about history—having famously jumped from light heavyweight to capture a heavyweight world title himself back in 2003. This explosive prediction has fans deeply divided over whether Benavidez’s high-volume pressure translates to the ultimate weight class. Is Roy Jones spot on, or is he setting Benavidez up for disaster?

Derek Chisora makes KO prediction for Usyk vs Agit Kabayel after Verhoeven performance

Is the heavyweight division about to witness the ultimate tactical masterclass, or are we on the verge of a brutal, changing-of-the-guard demolition? After Oleksandr Usyk’s highly controversial, razor-thin stoppage victory over kickboxing king Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids, the WBC didn't waste any time, officially ordering "The Cat" to defend his crown next against interim champion Agit Kabayel. While the boxing world debates Usyk’s vulnerability, British heavyweight icon Derek Chisora has already seen enough to make a wild, fearless KO prediction. "Del Boy"—who famously pushed Usyk to a grueling 115-113 decision back in 2020—boldly claims that Kabayel’s relentless, high-volume pressure and devastating body punching will systematically break down the 39-year-old champion. The undefeated German juggernaut is a terrifying 27-0 with 19 knockouts, and he has been completely tearing through top-tier heavyweights like Zhilei Zhang and Frank Sanchez. Can the aging master pull off one more tactical miracle, or will Kabayel put his perfect record on the line to seize the throne?

Tyson Fury ‘very interested’ in facing ‘one of the most avoided heavyweights’: “Let’s make it happen”

The heavyweight division is on absolute red alert because the "Gypsy King" is looking to cause massive chaos! Tyson Fury has officially declared he is "very interested" in stepping into the ring with Andy Ruiz Jr., a man widely regarded as one of the most dangerous and actively avoided heavyweights on the planet, confidently stating, “Let’s make it happen.” While Fury is heavily penciled in for a monumental, legacy-defining blockbuster clash against Anthony Joshua later this year, he refuses to just sit around and wait, actively hunting for a dangerous August tune-up fight instead. Boxing icons are already screaming at Fury to avoid the former unified champion at all costs, pointing out that the short, stocky, and deceptively fast-handed Mexican-American pressure fighter is a complete stylistic nightmare. Astonishingly, Ruiz Jr. remains the only man in boxing history to have knocked down and stopped Joshua, making this an incredibly high-stakes gamble that could completely jeopardize the biggest all-British fight in history. Will Fury's fearless gamble pay off, or is he playing with absolute fire?

Teofimo Lopez can only see one winner in David Benavidez vs Dmitry Bivol title fight

The boxing world is officially on high alert, and Teofimo Lopez just dropped an absolute truth bomb on the ultimate dream fight! As talks heat up for a monstrous undisputed showdown between David Benavidez and Dmitry Bivol, "The Takeover" made his stance crystal clear, backing the "Mexican Monster" to completely run through the division. Lopez didn't mince words, labeling Benavidez's recent destruction of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez to capture the unified cruiserweight titles as "nasty" and declaring that Benavidez is officially entering his frightening physical prime. While acknowledging Bivol’s elite, masterclass distance control as the only real stylistic challenge left for Benavidez, Teofimo boldly pointed out a harsh reality: Bivol is simply on his way out of the sport while Benavidez is an active, peak-level wrecking ball. It is a fascinating clash of a relentless, high-output pressure fighter against a disciplined tactical mover, but Teofimo only envisions one man standing tall. Do you agree with Teofimo that Benavidez is just too young and brutal for Bivol?

World champion to be stripped of title if he refuses to face David Benavidez next: “That’s it”

The ultimate boxing ultimatum has been officially delivered, and the cruiserweight division is in complete meltdown! WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman threw down a massive hammer, warning cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian that he will be instantly stripped of his world title if he bypasses mandatory challenger David Benavidez to fight Jai Opetaia on a Zuffa Boxing card, stating firmly, “That’s it.” The "Mexican Monster" is moving like an absolute wrecking ball through the weight classes, already holding the WBC light heavyweight strap alongside the WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts after utterly dismantling Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. In an incredibly rare political power play, the WBC bypassed its own top contenders to grant Benavidez mandatory status, giving Mikaelian a brutal choice: face the undefeated 32-0 powerhouse next or watch his belt get cruelly ripped away. This massive legacy clash has completely derailed plans for an Opetaia unification, proving nobody can escape the shadow of Benavidez. Does Mikaelian vacate to chase the Zuffa money, or does he risk it all against the monster?

Emotional Katie Taylor on Croke Park farewell: 'This is the perfect end to my career'

The impossible dream is finally reality, and the cathedral of Irish sport is ready to host a fairytale farewell! An emotional Katie Taylor has officially confirmed her retirement fight for September 5th, taking center stage at the legendary Croke Park in Dublin. For years, massive logistical and financial barriers kept this iconic homecoming out of reach, but the trailblazing pioneer refused to take no for an answer, declaring this blockbuster occasion "the perfect end to my career." This historic night marks the first professional boxing event hosted at Croke Park since the legendary Muhammad Ali fought there way back in 1972. The 39-year-old Bray native will defend her super-lightweight titles against undefeated French challenger Flora Pili, with the vacant WBC belt also on the line, giving Taylor the staggering opportunity to bow out as a three-time undisputed world champion. This is going to be an unmissable, deeply emotional night for global sport as a true legend makes her final ring walk. Will Katie achieve the ultimate storybook ending?

Edward Vazquez takes close but unanimous decision over Daniel Lugo

Talk about surviving a absolute hurricane to keep the world title dream alive! Fort Worth’s own Edward "Kid" Vazquez just passed the ultimate gut check in Arlington, escaping with a razor-thin, highly competitive unanimous decision over a remarkably dangerous Daniel Lugo. This junior lightweight war of attrition on ProBox TV had the crowd completely breathless as both men stood toe-to-toe trading absolute bombs. The turning point of the entire fight came during a wild sixth round when the powerhouse Lugo landed a sneaky, vicious right hand that visibly rocked Vazquez and nearly sent him crashing to the canvas. Astonishingly, despite enduring that massive onslaught, Vazquez showed superhuman conditioning to completely recover, adjusting his rhythm to win the late rounds on judges' scorecards of 96-94, 96-94, and 98-92. Had Vazquez gone down from that monstrous sixth-round blast, the bout would have officially been ruled a majority draw! Did you have it this close on your scorecard?

Dave Coldwell: Lerrone Richards is the nicest kid and they f**king robbed him

Absolute heartbreak in Montreal, and the boxing world is completely unified in fury right now! Veteran trainer Dave Coldwell did not hold back after Lerrone Richards was handed a devastatingly controversial split-decision loss to Albert Ramirez for the WBA interim light-heavyweight title. Despite Richards executing a masterclass defensive game plan—with one judge scoring it 116-112 in his favor and the other two handing out baffling 115-113 cards to the champion—even Ramirez himself reportedly apologized afterward, admitting he knew he lost the fight. Coldwell opened up about the raw emotion backstage, describing a shattered Richards sobbing his eyes out after having his massive ticket to career-changing money cruelly ripped away. It was a flawless exhibition of slick, tactical boxing away from home that deserved the ultimate reward, but instead leaves a genuinely good man brutally robbed by the scorecards. Did you witness this highway robbery?

Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha to fight for vacant IBF title on Zuffa Boxing show

History is being made, and Dublin is about to absolutely explode! Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing is officially bringing a major world championship to the table, locking in an undefeated powerhouse showdown between Ireland’s own Aaron McKenna and Italy’s ruthless Etinosa Oliha. This blockbuster clash at the 3Arena on August 8th marks a massive milestone as the very first sanctioning body world title fight ever hosted by Zuffa Boxing. With the vacant IBF middleweight crown on the line, both warriors are putting their flawless, unblemished records on the line—McKenna at 20-0 and Oliha at 22-0. The stakes couldn't possibly be higher for McKenna, who is stepping into the biggest spotlight of his life on home soil after brilliant amateur roots boasting over 150 victories. This is the definition of a high-risk, maximum-reward crossroads fight that will change the landscape of the division forever. Who leaves Dublin with the gold and the perfect record intact?

Reinvigorated Jose Ramirez moves to welterweight, targets Alexis Rocha

Think he’s done? Think again! The boxing world is about to be set ablaze because former unified champion Jose Ramirez is officially moving up to the welterweight division, and he has a massive target on his back: Alexis Rocha! After enduring some absolute wars and absorbing nearly 200 rounds of grueling professional mileage, many counted the 33-year-old out. But Ramirez isn’t playing out the string; he’s fighting for absolute legacy now, revealing that staying at 140 pounds for so long was actually one of the biggest mistakes of his career. Now, feeling stronger than ever and sparring with middleweights, he is locked in to climb back to the absolute top of the sport. This potential Golden Boy Promotions showdown is a dangerous, high-stakes crossroads clash that guarantees absolute fireworks from the very first bell. Will Ramirez find a fountain of youth at 147, or will Rocha shut down his final chapter before it even begins?