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Canelo Alvarez has devoted countless hours to perfecting every aspect of his technique. He has been able to shine when it matters most because of the time he has invested on his art outside of the spotlight. At the conclusion of 2021, Alvarez (58-2-2, 39 KOs) proudly climbed up on the top turnbuckle with world belts in four different weight classes. Alvarez stripped every 168-pound champion of their title in less than a full calendar year. The Mexican star was the last one standing after he conquered them all. Although the 32-year-old is adamant that he is a complete fighter, he has a history of turning up the heat and searching for knockout blows as his fights come to a close. While the pound-for-pound king's strength has shown to be lethal, competitors like Dmitry Bivol have demonstrated unbreakable chins. Although things may not have gone as planned initially, Alvarez is optimistic that things would turn out differently this time. Bivol and Ryder have both demonstrated remarkable tenacity throughout the course of their careers, but Alvarez is certain that if his money shot connects, the lights of his rivals will unquestionably be shutout. “Yea, everybody,” said Alvarez to a group of reporters when asked if he could knock out anyone with the right shot. Everybody down for sure.” Recently, Alvarez's name has been inextricably linked to David Benavidez in addition to Ryder and Bivol. The 26-year-old interim WBC champion has made no secret of his eagerness to take on his Mexican opponent. Alvarez’s biggest threat, Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) recently handed Caleb Plant just the second defeat of his career. Alvarez isn't stressing out about the enormous task that could soon be in front of him. Alvarez believes that Benavidez's chin is identical to everyone else's. So if Alvarez gets a good look, the fighter who was just dubbed "The Mexican Monster" could also be stopped cold. “You know the word everybody?” Said Alvarez while smiling when asked if he has enough power to KO Benavidez. “Everybody.”

Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang Zhilei is set to face Joe Joyce in a showdown for the WBO interim-heavyweight title at the Copper Box Arena in London this Saturday. Both Joyce and Zhang are Olympic silver medal winners, and the winner of this fight will earn a mandatory crack at IBF, WBO, IBO, WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk. Zhang, who will turn 40 in May, is looking to secure a world title shot and is possibly in his last opportunity to do so. He is coming off a controversial decision loss to Filip Hrgovic in an IBF final eliminator. However, Zhang is determined to bounce back and prove himself in the ring. "My goal is to open up a field for Chinese boxers and add our names to the heavyweight competitions. It's not an easy trip here, but I feel like I'm getting closer to my dream," Zhang told Xinhua. "My dream is to win the world championship, the title belt." Zhang usually towers over his opponents, but he will face a tough challenge in Joyce, who is coming off a sectional knockout of former world champion Joseph Parker. Joyce is a skilled fighter with a record of 15-0, with 14 of those wins coming by knockout. However, Zhang is confident in his abilities and is ready to take on Joyce in the ring. "I'm excited for this fight and ready to give it my all. Joyce is a tough opponent, but I'm confident in my abilities and ready to prove myself in the ring," said Zhang. the upcoming fight between Zhang Zhilei and Joe Joyce is set to be an exciting matchup between two skilled heavyweight boxers. Zhang is looking to secure a world title shot and prove himself as a top contender in the heavyweight division. Joyce, on the other hand, is looking to continue his winning streak and earn a mandatory crack at Oleksandr Usyk's titles. Boxing fans around the world will be eagerly waiting to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated fight.

David Benavidez is not one to sit idly by and wait for opportunities to come to him. The 26-year-old boxer is coming off a dominant 12-round victory over Caleb Plant and has his sights set on the biggest name in the sport, Canelo Alvarez. However, with Alvarez's schedule already booked, Benavidez and his team have a different plan in mind for the immediate future. In an interview with FightHubTV, Benavidez's father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr., revealed that they have a concrete plan in place for his next several fights. While they would love to face Alvarez, they understand that it may not happen anytime soon. Instead, they are focused on building Benavidez's resume and reputation as one of the top fighters in the sport. Alvarez, who usually fights twice a year, is set to face London's John Ryder in May. He is then expected to fight Dmitry Bivol, the light heavyweight titlist from Russia, in the fall. Benavidez understands that he won't get a chance to fight Alvarez this year, but he is not deterred. "We're just going to keep fighting the top guys and keep building our legacy," said Benavidez Sr. "We're not going to sit on our hands waiting for Canelo. We have a plan, and we're going to execute that plan." Benavidez's plan includes facing tough opponents and winning titles. He is currently the WBC super middleweight champion and has a record of 24-0 with 21 knockouts. His next opponent is yet to be announced, but Benavidez is ready for whoever is put in front of him. "I'm ready for anybody," said Benavidez. "I want to fight the best and prove that I'm the best. Whether it's Canelo or someone else, I'm ready to go." David Benavidez is not content to sit back and wait for opportunities to come to him. He has a plan in place for his boxing career and is focused on building his reputation as one of the top fighters in the sport. While a fight with Canelo Alvarez is not in the immediate future, Benavidez is ready for whoever is put in front of him and is determined to prove that he is the best.

In the world of boxing, the heavyweight division has always been the most popular and sought-after category. And with the emergence of Joe Joyce, the landscape of heavyweight boxing is set to change yet again. Joyce has his sights set on Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight title and is ready to face the champion in a summer showdown at Wembley Stadium in London. Joyce, who is 15-0 with 14 KOs, is looking forward to a potential fight with Fury, who is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of his generation. With Fury’s team currently in negotiations with Anthony Joshua for an undisputed heavyweight title fight, Joyce is hoping to get his shot at Fury’s WBC belt. The 37-year-old Joyce is set to face Chinese contender Zhang Zhilei on April 15th at the Copper Box Arena in London. If he can come out victorious against Zhilei, Joyce will be in a good position to challenge Fury for the WBC title. “I’m ready. With Fury, it’s a massive fight. Everyone wants to see it. It’s a great fight in the making,” said Joyce. Joyce is preparing for a potential fight with Fury by facing southpaw fighters like Zhilei. He believes that his style is perfectly suited to take on the WBC champion and is confident of his chances in the ring. A fight between Fury and Joyce would be a great British summer spectacle and would attract a lot of attention from boxing fans around the world. With both fighters possessing an impressive record and an aggressive style, the fight would be a true test of their skills and determination. In conclusion, Joe Joyce is looking to make his mark in the world of heavyweight boxing and is eyeing a shot at Tyson Fury’s WBC title. With his impressive record and aggressive style, Joyce is confident of his chances in the ring and is preparing hard for a potential summer showdown with Fury at Wembley Stadium. Boxing fans around the world will be eagerly waiting to see if this fight comes to fruition and who will come out on top.

Alex Pereira, the recently dethroned UFC middleweight champion, has announced his move up to the light heavyweight division. Standing at a towering 6-foot-4, Pereira has struggled to make the 185-pound mark in his nine-fight MMA career, making his shift up in weight a natural decision. Though he remains confident in his ability to compete in the middleweight division, Pereira has his sights set on bigger things but still, he's keeping an eye on Israel Adesanya's behavior. "All of you saw the provocation from Adesanya after the fight... Let’s see how he behaves… I will always be able to make 185... I’m sure if I insist to fight him again immediately, the UFC and my promoters will make it happen." After losing his title to Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287, Pereira wasted no time in announcing his move up to light heavyweight. He feels that Adesanya is acting a bit too smug about his recent win and wants to see how he behaves going forward. Though Pereira has no date or opponent lined up for his return to the octagon, he's already looking toward the future. In a video he posted to his YouTube account, Pereira gave the following reasons for switching to the 205-pound weight class: "My next fight will be at 205 [pounds]. Yeah, you heard right. I think I did my work and now I'm feeling good to go up to 205... This division 185, I always made weight... But now it's the moment for me to go to the next division." Pereira has had a phenomenal kickboxing career, competing in both the 185 and 205-pound weight classes. He committed fully to MMA in 2020 and was signed to the UFC after going 3-1. Though his history with Adesanya provided him a good reason to stick with middleweight, his loss in their fourth fight made the move up in weight an imminent choice. While a rubber match with Adesanya felt like a real possibility, Pereira is instead focusing on his next steps in the light heavyweight division. He assures fans that he could have run things back once more with “The Last Stylebender” but ultimately feels that moving up in weight is the best decision for his career. Despite the change in weight class, Pereira remains confident that he could fight Adesanya immediately if he chose to do so. Even though Pereira hasn't yet fought scheduled, light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill publicly pointed out his enthusiasm to welcome the former middleweight champion to the 205-pound class. It'll be fascinating to see how Pereira performs in his new division and whether he can make a statement against some of the world's top light heavyweights.

The UFC is always churning out the best matchups for fight fans across the globe. One of the most anticipated fights that have been circulating for a while now is Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Manel Kape. The match is reportedly in the works for UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and has created a lot of buzz within the MMA community. The matchup is rather unexpected given that Figueiredo declared he would switch to a 135-pound weight class right after losing the championship battle to Brandon Moreno at UFC 283 in January of this year. Numerous bantamweights have called out in anticipation of Figueiredo's debut in the division in response to his announcement, most recently Rob Font this past week. But it is currently in limbo. Figueiredo's next fresh challenger since defeating Alex Perez through submission in November 2020 is none other than Kape. The remaining four fights between Figueiredo and Moreno resulted in one draw, one victory for Figueiredo, and two victories for Moreno. Being hampered with fight withdrawals, including three of his last four booked fights falling over, Kape is trying to find a way back on the course to for the division gold. The bout between the former RIZIN champion and Alex Perez was supposed to take place in March, however, Perez's health problems caused it to be canceled on fight night. After a 0-2 opening to his UFC career, he has prevailed in three consecutive matches. After defeating Ode Osbourne and Zhalgas Zhumagulov, he subsequently defeated David Dvorak by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 216 in December. Kape will be looking to make a name for himself by defeating one of the best fighters in the division and potentially becoming the new flyweight title contender. As the UFC continues to put together the best matchups for fight fans around the world, the potential matchup between Deiveson Figueiredo and Manel Kape is undoubtedly one of the most exciting fights on the horizon. With both fighters having so much to gain, fans can expect nothing but the best from these two talented athletes. UFC 290 can't come soon enough!

Renato Moicano's second-ever UFC main event appearance will not take place later this month. According to reports, the veteran has suffered an injury that has forced him to withdraw from his April 29 headliner against Arman Tsarukyan. The fight was planned for lightweight inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of now, it's unclear whether Tsarukyan will continue on the card with a new opponent or whether the fight will be cancelled outright. With UFC Vegas 72 just over two weeks away, it appears likely that the UFC will have a difficult time finding a high-profile opponent willing to compete in five rounds. Tsarukyan's main event slot, which is very possibly in jeopardy, gave the rated lightweight a chance to win his maiden fight as a headliner. Renato Moicano was supposed to make his debut for the year later this month. He finished 2022 on a high note, defeating Brad Riddell via first-round rear naked choke submission at UFC 281 in November. Moicano's first UFC main event debut came in 2019, when he was defeated by The Korean Zombie in 58 seconds. That was his final appearance at featherweight; he has since made five lightweight bouts. UFC Fight Night 223 lineup now includes: Arman Tsarukyan vs. opponent TBA Caio Borralho vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Marcos Rogerio Cody Brundage vs. Rodolfo Vieira Ange Loosa vs. Josh Quinlan Emily Ducote vs. Polyana Viana Natan Levy vs. Pete Rodriguez Brian Kelleher vs. Journey Newson Martin Buday vs. Jake Collier Cody Durden vs. Charles Johnson Julian Erosa vs. Fern Padilla Hailey Cowan vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth Irina Alekseeva vs. Stephanie Egger

Stipe Miocic, the two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, has fired back at Jon Jones and Dana White. For many years, Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic has been a great dream bout in the UFC. The match-up was widely rumored throughout 2022, but it never materialized. The widespread consensus surrounding the fight's delays, according to Daniel Cormier, was that Miocic's financial demands were the main issue. Miocic hasn't fought in more than two years. He was last seen at UFC 260, where he was knocked out in the second round by Francis Ngannou to lose the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jon Jones made his long-awaited comeback to the Octagon this year, winning the heavyweight title with a first-round submission victory over Ciryl Gane. Jones has since blamed Stipe Miocic for the fact that their fight has yet to be announced. Prior to appearing to enter isolation, Bones reportedly asked White to inform him when the Miocic bout was confirmed. Miocic recently posted a video of White addressing Jones' disappearance. Miocic questioned Jones' unexpected departure from the public eye in what appeared to be a callout to both White and Jones. The heavyweight fight was highly anticipated to be the main event of UFC 290 in July. Unfortunately, current rumours indicate that the clash has been postponed again, with a new date set for this fall. Top contests at 265lbs have been delayed – and occasionally completely missed – in recent years.

In October, Leon Edwards will 'probably' defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington after ruling out competing at UFC London in July. The British fighter extended his winning record to 12 matches by defeating Kamaru Usman in a trilogy fight at UFC 286 last month, retaining his title and solidifying his position at the top of the division. He is currently aiming for a fight in Abu Dhabi later this autumn to give himself time to regain his full condition. "No [he will not feature at UFC London as far as he's concerned] unless it comes with some stupid money, the bag always talks!" Edwards told Sky Sports. "Unless the stupid money comes I don't see it, I'd literally have to get back in training camp next week. "I fought under a month ago. March to July I don't think makes sense. "In the last year or so I've fought three times I think, I'd love to fight now towards the end of the year. The Abu Dhabi card would be great. "That would be perfect, I get time to nurse my injuries, I get time to get back into it, I feel like Abu Dhabi would be perfect." However, Edwards did make a suggestion that there was a chance he might have fought in London had Jorge Masvidal defeated Gilbert Burns over the weekend. The two were said to have fought backstage, which sparked an intriguing rivalry in 2019. Masvidal, 38, famously announced his retirement after losing to Burns in Miami by unanimous decision. "Maybe [if it was Masvidal]. There's a story behind it, about the UK and the backstage thing, I know the fans would have wanted it," said Edwards. "Even Masvidal wouldn't have earned it if he beat Gilbert, there's a story there and bad blood there and something there to sell." Covington, according to Edwards, has not yet proven himself worthy of a crack at the title, but he is still ready to take on any opponent that is put in front of him. "At the moment in the division there's no clear No 1 contender, Colby is coming off two losses and one win, Gilbert similar," he explained. "I had to go earn like 10 fights in a row to fight for the world title, these guys are winning one fight, losing one fight and then fighting for a world title. "If you believe you're a champion you should fight all the guys offered to you. He hasn't earned his position, you can't sit down uninjured for over a year, turn down fights and then say you want a title fight. "Now I'm the champion, I decide, Colby isn't a champion so doesn't decide anything. That's the difference.

Anthony Joshua made headlines last year when he threw Oleksandr Usyk's three world titles on the floor and went on a rant after losing to him in Jeddah. Fans and commentators were left puzzled by his outburst, with many describing it as a "meltdown." Now, in a recent interview with SecondsOut, Joshua has revealed the surprising cause of his post-fight outburst. It turns out that a compliment from Usyk's close friend, Vasiliy Lomachenko, was to blame for Joshua's unsavory behavior at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. According to Joshua, he took Lomachenko's compliment about his strength as a sign of disrespect. "As an African, I felt like he was trying to belittle me as someone who is hardworking," Joshua explained. "That's how I interpreted it. That's why I got a bit vexed." Joshua went on to explain that he has seen similar comments in football, where commentators often describe African players as just "strong," failing to acknowledge their talent. He felt that Lomachenko was doing the same thing to him, and that's what caused his emotional outburst after the fight. While some fans may find Joshua's explanation surprising, it's clear that the emotions of the fight were running high for the boxer. Losing to Usyk was a significant setback for Joshua, and it's understandable that he would be sensitive to any perceived disrespect. Since his loss to Usyk, Joshua has bounced back with a win over Jermaine Franklin at the 02 Arena. He has shown that he is still a formidable fighter in the ring and is ready to take on new challengers. Hopefully, with this revelation, fans can better understand what caused Joshua's outburst and move forward, focusing on the exciting fights to come.

Oscar De La Hoya believes that the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight will be such a big deal that it will have a long-lasting effect on the boxing industry. Garcia's promoter projected that the two fighters' fame outside of boxing's dwindling fan base and on social media would make their pay-per-view event a financial success. Since the day tickets went on sale last month, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Davis and Garcia's bout is scheduled for April 22, has been completely sold out. “The Golden Boy” believes such high demand for admission is an accurate indication of how many consumers will buy a four-fight pay-per-view show that’ll cost $84.99 in the United States. De La Hoya has stated that Davis-Garcia could generate two million buys in the U.S., though most industry insiders have been much more conservative with their estimates. Nevertheless, the six-division champion believes Davis-Garcia's matchup has been planned at the perfect time to generate some much-needed momentum for a niche sport in which business challenges frequently prevent the most compelling fights from taking place. During Garcia's open workout on Tuesday at the Maloof house in Beverly Hills, California, De La Hoya talked about the significance of their fight. “This is the fight to save boxing – literally,” De La Hoya told Showtime’s announcer, Ray Flores. “You know, they keep on – every decade has its fight to save boxing. This is the fight to save boxing. And the reason why it is, is because you have two young guys, two undefeated guys, who are the best of the best, willing to fight each other. You can see the anticipation, you can feel it. The sellout in four minutes of tickets. It’s a great indication that this pay-per-view is gonna be huge, so yeah, this is the fight of the year.” Most bookies rate Baltimore's Davis (28-0, 26 KOs) as more than a 2-1 favourite to defeat California's Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) in their 12-round non-title bout, which will take place at a stipulated catch weight of 136 pounds. Even against a dangerous southpaw who has knocked out 93% of his opponents, De La Hoya believes the 24-year-old Garcia will put up a remarkable performance in the greatest fight of his six-year pro career. Davis was complimented by De La Hoya on Tuesday. “I told [Garcia] the other day, ‘I can see it in your eyes. There’s something in your eyes that tells me you’re gonna do something special,’ ” De La Hoya said. “Because there’s fighters in each generation that are chosen. And Ryan is the chosen one for this generation.”

Gervonta Davis, the undefeated American boxer, has promised fans an early stoppage when he takes on fellow undefeated fighter Ryan Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 22. Davis, who currently boasts a record of 28-0 with 26 knockouts, is confident that he will be able to secure a quick victory against Garcia, who has a record of 23-0 with 19 knockouts. Speaking at a media workout at Barry's Boxing Gym, Davis said, "Make sure you come early and get your popcorn or whatever you want to get, because this is gonna be an early night for sure. I'm feeling great. Everything is about staying completely focused on the task, because I know I have a challenge in front of me on April 22." Davis is known for his incredible punching power, which has earned him the nickname 'Tank'. He has built a reputation as one of the most feared fighters in the sport, with the majority of his fights ending in early knockouts. Garcia, on the other hand, is known for his speed and technical abilities in the ring. He has gained a considerable following on social media, making him one of the most popular young boxers in the world. The fight between Davis and Garcia is set to be a clash of styles, with Davis looking to land his power shots early and Garcia relying on his speed and footwork to outmaneuver Davis. Despite Davis' confidence, Garcia has also expressed his belief that he will be able to secure a victory against Davis. Regardless of the outcome, this fight is set to be one of the most exciting fights in recent boxing history. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the matchup between these two undefeated fighters. Will Davis be able to deliver on his promise of an early stoppage? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - this fight is not to be missed.