Kerr Ferguson

1 week ago | secondsout.com | Kerr Ferguson

Teofimo Lopez has weighed in with his prediction for the fight between Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero. ‘Rolly’ will step through the ropes a significant underdog against a returning Garcia, who has been out of the ring for a year due to a doping suspension handed down by the New York State Athletic Commission. The fight will be for the WBA Regular Welterweight belt and marks each man’s first effort in the 147 division.

1 week ago | secondsout.com | Kerr Ferguson

Chris Eubank Sr has made a strong statement about his son’s upcoming bout with Conor Benn in the most stark of settings. The British boxing legend today joined Michael Watson – a former opponent who suffered a career-ending and life-threatening brain injury after their 1991 contest – to walk a mile in aid of the charity i-Neuro, previously known as the Brain and Spine Foundation.

1 week ago | secondsout.com | Kerr Ferguson

Devin Haney and Conor Benn may cross paths in the future. Haney is a two-weight world champion, formerly undisputed at lightweight, who has made no secret of his ambitions to move up. He makes the first tentative step to do so on May 2 when he faces Jose Ramirez at a catchweight of 144 pounds.

1 week ago | secondsout.com | Kerr Ferguson

The Global Fighters’ Association (GFA) has officially announced its first public initiative – a nationwide series of roundtable discussions designed to tackle long-standing issues in boxing and combat sports, starting with professional judging. After nearly a year of planning, the GFA – a newly formed, independent organisation representing fighters, workers, and fans – confirmed it will kick off its 12-month ‘Select Committee’-style programme in May.

1 week ago | secondsout.com | Kerr Ferguson

Daniel Dubois looks set to secure the opponent he wanted. The Brit, now IBF Heavyweight World Champion, is coming off a career-best performance against Anthony Joshua, knocking his countryman out in five rounds at the national stadium. Dubois looked to build on that momentum with a voluntary defence against Joseph Parker in February, however he took ill during fight week and pulled out. Parker instead faced and beat Martin Bakole.