Oscar De La Hoya says he advised former fighter Canelo Alvarez not to face Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and admits the Mexican no longer likes him. The Golden Boy boss explained the current situation with Canelo when remembering the time the multi-weight champion suffered his first loss. Mayweather dominated Canelo on his way to a hotly debated majority decision.

De La Hoya: ‘I told Canelo not to fight Mayweather – he hates me!’

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 It is possible that Naoya Inoue is the very best boxer in the world right now. He is certainly the best boxer you have never heard of or seen fight.  He won his first world title 10 years ago, has added world titles at three different weights, and has stopped or knocked out 24 of the 27 men he has met in professional fights.On Tuesday morning in Japan, Inoue will have his 23rd world title fight when he defends his super-bantamweight titles against the tough Irish-Australian, TJ Doheny. It will be over by about round six.Inoue has knocked...

The best boxer in the world is a fighter you’ve probably never heard of – and he’s about to deliver more pain

Tommy Morrison died eleven years ago today. World Boxing News remembers ‘The Duke’ alongside his loyal wife Trish, who spoke exclusively to WBN. The hard-hitting heavyweight will live long in the memory of boxing fans, not only for his ability to obliterate his opponents but for his charismatic appearance in the Rocky franchise.

Remembering Tommy Morrison 11 years after his sad passing

There is not a soul in the world that does not know about Muhammad Ali. The impact he had on the Boxing world as well as the real world, cannot be understated. Now, the absolute ‘GOAT’ has passed on, he leaves his legacy in the form of his grandson, Nico Ali Walsh. And he met another ‘GOAT’ of this era recently in a hotel encounter.

VIDEO: Jon Jones Faces Off With Muhammad Ali’s ‘Deadly’ Grandson In A Hotel Lobby Showdown

When Naoya Inoue defeated a respected Japanese titleholder and future world champion in just his fourth fight, the writing should have been on the wall. This unique young fighter had something about him that would keep boxing enthusiasts fixated on his run. A decade later, after a run that is likened to the great Manny Pacquiao, Inoue stands on the cusp of another victory to add to his legacy.

Naoya Inoue: Manny Pacquiao – Mark II

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Edgar Berlanga is vowing to retire Canelo Alvarez when he fights him on September 14, declaring boxing "needs a new face!"

Edgar Berlanga Vows To Retire Canelo, 'Boxing Needs A New Face!'

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EDDIE HEARN was told to “calm down” by Daniel Dubois in an awkward sitdown exchange with the Brit bruiser. “Triple D” is gearing up to make the first defence of his IBF heavyweight title against Hearn’s long-time fighter Anthony Joshua at Wembley later this month. Dubois and Joshua, 26 and 34 respectively, took part in […]

Awkward moment Daniel Dubois tells Eddie Hearn to ‘calm down’ before Anthony Joshua threatens rival with chair

Inoue, who has a 27-0 win-loss record (24 KOs), is stepping into the ring for the first time since he stopped Mexico's Luis Nery in front of 55,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome in May. His opponent is Irishman Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs), who held the IBF super-bantamweight world title...

Unbeaten 'Monster' Inoue still feels pressure ahead of Doheny clash

Naoya Inoue weighed in at 122 lbs, while his opponent, TJ Doheny, came in at 121.5 pounds during Monday’s weigh-in for their clash on Tuesday, September 3rd, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Watch live on ESPN+ at 5:45 a.m. ET. Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) has made a...

Naoya Inoue 122 vs. TJ Doheny 121.5 – Weigh-in Results for Tuesday Morning

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

World Boxing News managed to gain a reaction from Adrian Clark over the collapse of a welterweight unification between Brian Norman Jr. and Jaron Ennis. Norman, the WBO champion, had hoped to fight Ennis for his IBF version later this year. However, once talks got underway, it was clear both sides were far apart in their evaluation.

Brian Norman Jr. ‘never turned down’ Jaron Ennis unification

Middleweight contender Kyrone Davis believes that Edgar Berlanga has messed up his best shot at beating Canelo Alvarez by making him “mad” ahead of their fight on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Edgar (22-0, 17 KOs) has used his Brooklyn, New York upbringing to...

Berlanga’s Trash Talk May Have Cost Him His Best Shot at Beating Canelo

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Here are your options to watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny, including the live stream and start time for the fight in Japan.

How to watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: Live stream, fight card, start time for 2024 boxing fight

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

As Naoya Inoue gets ready to defend his super bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny tomorrow at Ariake Arena, he tells Sky Sports that he’s been training harder than he ever has in his career. Inoue says he doesn’t think Doheny is the type of fighter who will be content just to go the distance, so he believes he’ll have to be on alert at all times.

‘I don’t think I am the finished product yet’: Naoya Inoue says he hasn’t reached peak form as he heads into TJ Doheny fight

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

LAS VEGAS — Red-hot prospect Curmel Moton told World Boxing News this week from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas that he already sees himself as a top-10 featherweight talent “skills-wise.”. Having seen him train for years in the gym and reported ringside for three of his...

Curmel Moton reacts to ‘Top Ten Featherweight’ at 18 accolade

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Successful recording artist and television executive Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson once tried to enter the boxing business as a promoter and, according to former boxer and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya, the Queens rapper decided to bow out before getting knocked out.
On a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Sharpe asked De Le Hoya about 50’s foray into the boxing profession. He questioned whether 50 and his former friend, undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather were trying to be in business together.
De La Hoya responded by telling Sharpe that the two of them actually did business together, but after...

50 Cent Dropped His Boxing Promoter Dream After Just One Fight, Claims Oscar De La Hoya

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Devin Haney faces uphill battle to convince fans he’s 31-0

Devin Haney faces an uphill battle to convince some boxing fans he’s undefeated after losing to the now-suspended Ryan Garcia in April. ‘The Dream’ lost a...

Devin Haney faces uphill battle to convince fans he’s 31-0

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