1+ hour, 50+ min ago (83+ words) The stats are staggering: both stand at 185 cm (6'1") and weigh a colossal 150 kg (330 lbs) eachPerhaps two of the strongest humans on the planet, training together at a random sports ground in... Popular American bodybuilder Larry Wheels met with Russian Hulk Andrey Smaev The stats are staggering: both stand at 185 cm (6'1") and weigh a colossal 150 kg (330 lbs) each Perhaps two of the strongest humans on the planet, training together at a random sports ground in Russia...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (161+ words) Manny Pacquiao's son suffers setback on his professional boxing debut - The son of boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao, made his professional boxing debut in California on Saturday night. - Manny Pacquiao Jr faced Brendan Lally in a four-round contest on a show promoted by his father. - The fight did not go to plan for Pacquiao Jr as he failed to register a win, with the bout being scored a majority draw by the judges. - This serves as a setback for Pacquiao Jr, who is looking to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father. - Pacquiao Sr is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever and made a comeback earlier this year at the age of 46 when he held WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a draw in their world title fight. Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or…...

2+ hour ago (500+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 5:30 AM EST Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez have been locked in talks for a much-anticipated showdown, but updates on the fight have been scarce since it first grabbed headlines. Fresh off his dominant unanimous-decision win over William Zepeda in July, Stevenson pushed hard for a clash with the WBO super lightweight champion'this time at Lopez's weight class. For weeks, the two traded barbs and bold promises across social media, eventually agreeing in principle to meet sometime next year. But after that initial momentum, everything went quiet, and the matchup seemed to stall. Now, however, Stevenson's promoter, Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn, has stepped in with a new update on where the fight stands. Boxing Scene caught up with Eddie Hearn in Birmingham, England, where a reporter pressed him for clarity on the Stevenson'Lopez fight. "Hopefully, some news very, very…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (417+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 30, according to the Tribune's archives. 1905: Fielding H. "Hurry Up" Yost's point-a-minute University of Michigan machine, unbeaten in 55 straight games and featuring halfback Willie Heston, was upset by Amos Alonzo Stagg's University of Chicago Maroons and their resourceful 140-pound quarterback and future Tribune reporter Walter Eckersall. 1949: George Halas and the Chicago Bears retired three numbers: Red Grange's 77, Bronko Nagurski's 3 and Bill Hewitt's 56. At 14, the Bears and New York Giants have the most retired numbers among NFL franchises. 1956: "They sent a boy to do a man's job last night in Chicago Stadium " and he did it!" Tribune reporter Maurice Shevlin wrote. Floyd Patterson " at 21 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, and 5 days " became the world's youngest heavyweight boxing champion by knocking out Archie Moore in the fifth round of a match. Patterson, who…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (437+ words) TULSA, Okla " Catalina Cordova is just 13 years old and has earned several titles, ranging from the Junior Olympics to the Golden Gloves Championship. "I worked really hard to get these," she said. She hopes to be an inspiration to other girls trying to get into the sport. "It's not that easy to be a girl in boxing, because a bunch of boys, like, when you're sparring, think they're better than you because you're a girl," she said. "They'll be mean to you," she said. Still, she said she just rolls with the punches to show her talent in the ring, and it seems like that attitude is intimidating. "I was gonna go to Nationals, and then that didn't really work, because the girl I was supposed to fight didn't want to fight me," she said. WATCH: 'I worked really hard…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (345+ words) BIRMINGHAM, England -- Ben Whittaker believes there is nobody at light heavyweight that has all the attributes he possesses following his stunning Round 1 knockout of Benjamin Gavazi on Saturday. Whittaker's speed and power were simply too much for his opponent, who was dropped early in the round before the Brit moved in with a sharp combination, finished off with a vicious right hand which knocked Gavazi (19-2, 13 KOs) out. The 28-year-old Olympic silver medallist said he had to back up his extravagant ring walk -- where he was accompanied by UK rapper Dizzee Rascal -- and he did just that. While he made a point of saying he wanted to build his career the right way, Whittaker (11-0-1, 7 KOs) also made it clear he believes he has all that is required to go right to the top. "I truly don't believe no one can move…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago (250+ words) Whittaker revealed the harrowing break in on social media BEN WHITTAKER was brought back down to Earth following his stunning Matchroom debut after finding out his house had been burgled. The Tokyo 2020 silver medallist brutalised Benjamin Gavazi in the first round of their Birmingham bust-up. Brummie lad Whittaker was on cloud nine after his emphatic promotional bow with Eddie Hearn. But his joy soon turned to anger and frustration when he returned home and discovered thieves had ransacked his house/ And the scoundrels had even made off with his IBF light-heavyweight international belt. Whittaker revealed the robbery in a video on his social media channels just hours after the fight. The 28-year-old said: "Highs and lows of the sport. "But Wednesbury, I got a big, big reward. Find these people " let me know. "They've even took my IBF [International] belt....

5+ hour, 9+ min ago (827+ words) Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva could have some big rematches in his future after a huge win Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva upset Frazer Clarke's world title ambitions by winning their British heavyweight title at Derby's Vaillant Arena on Saturday. TKV, 32, was the underdog going into the contest, but his points victory over the Olympic medallist adds a new dimension to the heavyweight scene in the UK. The 34-year-old Clarke, meanwhile, is left at a crossroads after two losses in his past three fights. So what does TKV's victory mean for the domestic picture - and, further afield, what's happening on the global heavyweight stage? Heavyweight TKV stuns Clarke to win British title 'Zaire president killed my grandad and targeted my dad' - TKV's family story Fabio Wardley is the latest Briton, after Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, to hold the WBO heavyweight title World champion…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago (184+ words) What is it really like behind-the-scenes at a big boxing event? With boxing back on BBC linear television after 20 years, we were given exclusive access to fight night, from pre-fight preparations, to ringwalks, a ringside view and dressing room celebrations with the teams. Up Next. 'Never label me a thug' - Clarke and TKV face off. Video, 00:02:32'Never label me a thug' - Clarke and TKV face off The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules Video, 00:02:15The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules No third Eubank v Benn fight - Bunce. Video, 00:00:34No third Eubank v Benn fight - Bunce Joshua dismisses Fury's "1m bet for Paul fight. Video, 00:01:17Joshua dismisses Fury's "1m bet for Paul fight Frank pleased with Spurs' performance despite defeat at PSG. Video, 00:02:37Frank pleased with Spurs' performance despite defeat at PSG Prince Albert's connection with New Orleans Saints. Video, 00:01:21Prince Albert's connection with New Orleans Saints…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago (801+ words) It comes after AJ had to cancel a comeback fight EDDIE HEARN has defended Anthony Joshua's shock Netflix fight against Jake Paul as an offer too good to turn down. AJ landed boxing's biggest no-brainer fight when he accepted the December 19 bout against the YouTuber-turned-boxer. But it has drawn criticism from Joshua's boxing peers " including former sparring partner Dave Allen who labelled it "horrific. Retired world champion Carl Froch said on SunSport's Split Decision show that AJ's career is OVER as a result of taking the cash-grab clash. But his promoter Hearn told us in Riyadh: "I get the whole, "But do you think that it taints his legacy and all that?' "Sometimes in life you've just gotta think a little bit bigger than that. This is an opportunity that couldn't be missed. AJ should RETIRE if Jake Paul tops…...