David Greisman

Fighting Words — Vinny Pazienza and the long-standing issues with hall of fame voting

This isn’t really about Vinny Pazienza, but in a way it has to be. Because it is Pazienza’s selection into the International Boxing Hall of Fame that has once again underscored the long-standing issues with who votes...

Lamont Roach explains why he chose Gervonta Davis fight over other opportunities

Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the WBA lightweight titleholder, needed an opponent.  Vasiliy Lomachenko, the IBF titleholder, had pulled out of negotiations for a unification bout, deciding to take off the remainder of 2024. Many believe Lomachenko...

Promoter explains why Hamzah Sheeraz is fighting Carlos Adames instead of Janibek Alimkhanuly

Hamzah Sheeraz had been in line for a fight with unified IBF and WBO middleweight titleholder Janibek Alimkhanuly. That’s not the route he chose.

Gervonta Davis on therapy and bettering himself outside of the ring

We first spoke 10 years ago. Gervonta “Tank” Davis was 19 years old, a featherweight prospect who was 8-0 with 8 knockouts, about to make his television debut, and excited to move further forward in a sport that had taken him off the streets of Balti...

Lamont Roach Jnr: I don’t think Gervonta Davis underestimates me

For all the posturing during Thursday’s press conference for the Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach Jnr fight set for March 1 in Brooklyn, New York, each man paid his respects to the other's talents.

Tank Davis: Lamont Roach Jnr’s fans will make it worse for him

When Thursday's press conference brought Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jnr to Washington D.C., Davis heard from Roach’s vocal supporters – and he made sure they heard back from him.

TV Picks of the Week: Rematches! Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez II and Rafael Espinoza-Robeisy Ramirez II

The biggest fights to watch on TV between December 5 and December 7, 2024.

Emanuel Navarrete open to lightweight return to become four-division titleholder

Emanuel Navarrete came up short in his first attempt at winning a world title in a fourth weight class. He’s open to the prospect of trying again.

Fighting Words — George Kambosos’ one big night has lasted for three years

Three years ago, George Kambosos Jnr had the greatest night of his career. He hasn’t had a great night since...

Ryan Garcia exhibition hasn’t received Oscar De La Hoya's go-ahead

Not long after a press conference for Ryan Garcia’s scheduled exhibition bout concluded in Los Angeles, Garcia’s promoter declared that Garcia’s match with Rukiya Anpo cannot happen without permission.

Jarrell Miller won’t fight Derek Chisora as promotional dispute continues

The long and tumultuous relationship between Jarrell Miller and promoter Dmitriy Salita has bubbled up with another conflict – this time over a fight “Big Baby” was hoping to have with fellow heavyweight Derek Chisora in 2025.

WBO’s five new No. 1 contenders: Dmitry Bivol at 175, Keyshawn Davis at 135, plus more

David Greisman recaps the WBO's updated No. 1 contenders.

Oscar Collazo “has star potential written all over him,” says promoter

Promoter Eric Gomez thinks Oscar Collazo could be a future golden boy.

TV Picks of The Week: Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai

Edwards-Yafai brings a lot to the table. Outside of the ring, there is a longstanding rivalry and interfamily drama. Inside of the ring? This fight is a crossroads bout between a former titleholder in Edwards and an undefeated prospect in Yafai, each...

For Gilberto Ramirez, Yuniel Dorticos is due and then Jai Opetaia could be next

Gilberto Ramirez has unified two world titles at cruiserweight, but he has an obligation to take care of before he can go for a third.