Ben Whittaker eyeing move to cruiserweight to take on David Benavidez
David Benavidez may have left the light-heavyweight division, but he has not left Ben Whittaker’s sights. Whittaker returns…
Jai Opetaia defeats Noel Mikaelian to set up fight against David Benavidez
Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez have taken the matchmaking into their own hands after the Australian stopped Noel…
Ryan Garcia: Cinco de Mayo doubleheader with David Benavidez on table
Lance Pugmire has been a full-time boxing writer for nearly 20 years, serving now as BoxingScene’s U.S. Senior…
His side: Noel Mikaelian lays out why he rejects Don King and WBC for Jai Opetaia fight
“I’m looking forward to it. [Opetaia’s] a very good fighter, very strong, a good technician, Southpaw,” Mikaelian said.…
Aussie boxer Jai Opetaia in major ‘corruption’ scandal, launches legal action to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
Boxer Jai Opetaia has launched legal action in the United States in a bid to force the International…
Advisor says WBC cruiserweight champ Noel Mikaelian intends to face David Benavidez, not Jai Opetaia
Anthony Girges, advisor for WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian, told BoxingScene Tuesday that Mikaelian prefers to face WBO cruiserweight…
David Benavidez camp refutes Artur Beterbiev talk of dodging megafight
David Benavidez’s team isn’t buying former undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev’s recounting of conversations to arrange a high-profile…
Mauricio Sulaiman: David Benavidez fighting for WBC cruiserweight title next
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman made clear Monday that his organization’s cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian loses his belt once…
Noel Mikaelian ordered to defend WBC cruiserweight title against unified champ David Benavidez
David Benavidez is no doubt a beneficiary of the battle between Zuffa Boxing and the sport’s major sanctioning…
Jai Opetaia, Noel Mikaelian finalizing “Ring” cruiserweight showdown
Unbeaten Zuffa Boxing champion Jai Opetaia and WBC titlist Noel Mikaelian are finalizing a deal to stage a…
Stripped Aussie champ lands title fight in shock twist; ‘p****d off’ Tszyu reacts to handshake snub
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Renowned trainer predicts David Benavidez could dethrone Oleksandr Usyk in future showdown
Respected boxing trainer Robert Garcia believes David Benavidez could eventually defeat Oleksandr Usyk if the two fighters meet…