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Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom talks to iFL TV about where things currently stand on an anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conon Benn. During the conversation Shalom says the details for the rematch still haven’t been completely ironed out but it’ll certainly be another big event for British boxing and Eubank will look to use a better showing to demand a showdown with Canelo Alvarez. “I’m not sure on the exact date because we have not got there yet.

2 days ago | badlefthook.com | Wil Esco

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images After much consideration Vasiliy Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) has decided to retire from the sport of boxing at 37 years old. Lomachenko would post a message on his Instagram page today in order to make his announcement to the world. “First and foremost I want to thank our lord Jesus Christ for everything he has done for me, for guiding a prideful young man down a path that ultimately showed me that fame, legacy and recognition are not the true purpose of life.

2 days ago | badlefthook.com | Wil Esco

IBF junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins talks to Fight Hype about his June 14 title defense against George Kambosos, his desire to fight Devin Haney, and what he makes of Teofimo Lopez withdrawing from a reported agreement to fight Haney. As far as Hitchins is concerned, he’s willing to take on all-comers once he deals with Kambosos. Here’s some of what he had to say. “Just back and forth on Twitter, back and forth talk, him thinking I’m not who I say I am.

3 days ago | badlefthook.com | Wil Esco

Tim Tsyzu gets back in action on the upcoming card between Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao and as he’s set to rematch Sebastian Fundora he talks to Fight Hub about his mentality heading into this fight, and what he thinks of Pacquiao’s chances to beat Barrios. Here’s some excerpts of what Tszyu had to say.

3 days ago | badlefthook.com | Wil Esco

Manny Pacquiao will end his retirement on July 19 when he returns to the ring in a welterweight title fight against reining champion Mario Barrios. Following the official press conference for the fight, Pacquiao spent a few minutes fielding questions from boxing media about coming back to the sport and more. Check out a few excerpts of what Pacquiao had to say below. “I’m excited and happy.