In the exciting world of boxing, news flies as fast as punches in the ring. On this occasion, we analyze the latest news and speculations that keep fans on the edge of their seats. Is it true or just a rumor?
Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement on June 5, but is he considered the best lightweight of his generation?
It’s not entirely true. While Lomachenko is one of the most talented boxers of his generation, skill doesn’t always translate into being the best. His achievements in featherweight and super lightweight are notable, but his record in lightweight is not as impressive.
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Manny Pacquiao, the only champion in eight divisions, announced his return after almost four years. He will face Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, seeking to become the oldest champion in the 147-pound division. Will he be able to achieve it?
Tyson Fury, also retired, has received calls to face Anthony Joshua in a fight that fans have waited for years. Will this match happen?
Recently, another title fight fell through when Teofimo Lopez’s team announced that he will not face Devin Haney for the WBO belt “for personal reasons.” Lopez and Haney are at the top of their careers, but will they eventually face each other?
Jake Paul returns to the ring on June 28 to face Julio César Chávez Jr. Will Paul, 28, be able to defeat Chávez in his quest to become a world champion?
On Saturday, former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. will attempt to become a world champion in a second division when he faces Richardson Hitchins for the IBF super lightweight title. Will he be able to beat the younger champion?
Detailed Fight Analysis
Is Vasiliy Lomachenko the best lightweight of his generation?The answer is no. Although Lomachenko is an exceptional boxer, he lost his two biggest lightweight fights against Lopez and Haney. Haney, who remained undefeated at lightweight, seems to deserve the title.Will Jake Paul knock out Julio César Chávez Jr.?Yes. It is expected that Chávez will not be in the necessary physical condition to threaten Paul. Chávez has been inactive recently and Paul’s work rate could overwhelm him. Chávez could run out of energy after a few rounds and allow the social media star a spectacular finish.Will Tyson Fury come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua this year?It’s likely, but not this year. It’s more probable that the fight will take place next year, as Joshua is recovering from elbow surgery and Fury claims to be retired. Because Fury is coming off two consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, it wouldn’t be surprising to see both in intermediate fights before facing each other in 2026.Will Manny Pacquiao defeat Mario Barrios?No. Pacquiao, at 45 years old, has lost speed and agility. Barrios is a formidable opponent and Pacquiao is not in a position to beat Barrios.Will Teofimo López vs. Devin Haney eventually happen?Yes. Lopez and Haney have been in each other’s sights for years, and it seems the fight will materialize. The relationship between Lopez and Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, could be a factor. This fight is too good not to happen.Will George Kambosos Jr. become a two-division champion on Saturday?No. Hitchins, his opponent, is possibly more skillful than any of the opponents Kambosos has defeated outside of López. The fight could develop like the fight with Haney, where Hitchins could use his reach advantage to control the distance with his jab. The mountain is probably too big for Kambosos to overcome.
