On anniversary of William Joppy-Roberto Duran, Manny Pacquiao flirting with a pointless remake

“There’s something genuinely tragic about a gifted, poverty-stricken kid who can make $50m, only to end up fighting as a sad, slow-moving grandfather because he can’t pay his tax bill.”  Those words appeared 26 years ago in Boxing News, and we revi...

Brian Norman Jr. targeting Mario Barrios, Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis

Brian Norman Jr. secured the interim title with a knockout victory over Giovani Santillan in Santillan’s hometown of San Diego. When Terence Crawford then vacated the full title, he was established as a champion in one of the most glamorous divisions...

The welterweight division, post-Terence Crawford: Who rises to the top?

In light of Terence Crawford’s departure, the welterweight division is left to reshuffle and reassemble and in time find a new No. 1 – a process that begins now

Instead of Manny Pacquiao, what about Mario Barrios vs. Eimantas Stanionis unification?

There had been rumors that Manny Pacquiao could be returning to professional boxing to face welterweight contender Mario Barrios. That fight is less likely given how Pacquiao looked in a recent exhibition bout — but fortunately there are still option...

Manny Pacquiao’s hopes of fighting Mario Barrios damaged by Rukiya Anpo exhibition

Manny Pacquiao’s world title shot against Mario Barrios has possibly gone up in smoke after his exhibition bout with Rukiya Anpo.

Manny Pacquiao targets 'very winnable’ Mario Barrios fight ahead of 46th birthday

Living legend Manny Pacquiao still has some fight left in him. The eight-division champion retired in 2021, but over the last year “Pacman” has been adamant that a return is near.

What’s next for Devin Haney?

What should be the 25-year-old Devin Haney’s next move? In search of that answer, BoxingScene spoke to three of the world’s best trainers, the highly respected Stephen “Breadman” Edwards, trainer of Caleb Plant and Julian Williams, among others; Bob...

Trainer says Manny Pacquiao is ready for Mario Barrios, calls the fight ‘very realistic’

The proposed return of Manny Pacquiao versus WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios is close, according to Barrios trainer Bob Santos.

Manny Pacquiao a match for Mario Barrios – but not Jaron Ennis?

Shawn Porter believes Manny Pacquiao will be successful if he returns to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios but should stay well away from Jaron Ennis

The only thing Jaron Ennis is missing? A proper challenge

The greatest takeaway from Jaron Ennis’ first welterweight title defense, a fifth-round stoppage of Russia’s David Avanesyan on Saturday night, is what a pure talent he is.

Jaron Ennis is the future at welterweight, Manny Pacquiao is the past

Saturday night on DAZN, new IBF 147-pound champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) of Philadelphia stages a homecoming bout against veteran replacement opponent David Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs)

Brian Norman Jr. open to Teofimo Lopez Jr., but targeting titles – and history

Interim WBO welterweight titleholder Brian Norman Jr. is open to a potential bout with Teofimo Lopez Jr. should Lopez decide to move up from junior welterweight, though Norman emphasized his primary goal is to unify titles.

Mauricio Sulaiman says Manny Pacquiao's comeback would be ‘sensational’

Manny Pacquiao is 45 years old, he’s had 72 professional fights, an application to compete in the Olympics denied, and not fought since losing to Yordenis Ugas four years ago, but the WBC have announced they’d approve him as a challenger for their va...

Jaron Ennis: ‘Nobody Calls Me Out at 147 Pounds – I’ll Fight Anybody’

Jaron Ennis will defend his title for the first time against David Avanesyan on July 13 in a Philadelphia homecoming, but he has loftier ambitions he's burning to fulfill: "I know I can beat anybody they put in front of me."

Barrios Trainer Santos Welcomes Fights With Pacquiao or Haney

Bob Santos, the trainer of newly-crowned WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios, is thrilled with the news of Barrios being elevated to full champion from his previous interim status. The team is now considering future matchups with big-name oppo...