Tom Eaton

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Tom Eaton

THURSDAY marks the beginning of the inaugural WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, as fighters from around the globe compete for the Jose Sulaiman Trophy, over $200,000 in cash, and the position as mandatory challenger for the WBC Silver title in their respective divisions. With just hours to go until the start of the tournament, we at Boxing News decided to take a look at the four British contenders involved.

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Tom Eaton

AT just 22 years old, Floyd Schofield, 18-0 (12 KOs), is undoubtedly one of the hottest prospects in the lightweight division. The youngster has been heaped with praise after accepting the opportunity to challenge Shakur Stevenson, 23-0 (11 KOs), for the WBC world title. However, that anticipated February meeting was canceled during fight week, with Josh Padley replacing Schofield and going on to lose via ninth-round stoppage, leaving “Kid Austin” in the dark.

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Tom Eaton

THIS weekend, Dalton Smith and Ben Whittaker seek to prove that they are each capable of becoming world champions down the line. The pair compete in must-win main events that span Saturday and Sunday. With reputations on the line in both headline attractions and plenty of jeopardy in the undercard bouts too, Boxing News looks at five of the key talking points ahead of this weekend’s action.

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Tom Eaton

DESPITE having two fights against each other in the bank, the quest to determine the standout light-heavyweight of this generation is ongoing. Both Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev boast a majority decision win in their ongoing 175-pound rivalry. Now, following whispers that Bivol would instead face WBC mandatory challenger David Benavidez, a rubber match has been strongly indicated by news of Bivol vacating his WBC world title.

1 week ago | boxingnewsonline.net | Tom Eaton

SHEFFIELD boasts a proud fighting history. Home to British legends such as Naseem Hamed, Kell Brook, and Johnny Nelson, the jewel of South Yorkshire boxing could be poised for yet another coronation, as Dalton Smith, 17-0 (13 KOs), eyes a world title challenge. Currently the WBC mandatory challenger in the super-lightweight division, a shot at undefeated Dominican and reigning world titleholder Alberto Puello, 24-0 (10 KOs), is around the corner.