Boxing Predictions

Powerful middleweights Sergiy Derevyanchenko (10-0, 8 KOs) and Tureano Johnson (20-1, 14 KOs) will square-off in a middleweight world title eliminator that headlines a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and on Fox Deportes on August 25 from Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. “This is …

With fight week officially underway, top media members, fighters and trainers offered up their fight night predictions for the highly anticipated featherweight match-up between Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz and Abner Mares headlining Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN Saturday, August 29 from Staples Center in Los Angeles. The long-awaited …

We scoured the globe for current and former Team Saddos writers who were interested in contributing to our staff Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prediction piece, so with no further introductions, we hope you enjoy the results, presented in alphabetical order! Bruce Dingo: Australia All the during the build-up …

Former world champions, current fighters and members of the boxing press have weighed in on who they believe will win “The One: Mayweather vs. Canelo” this Saturday, Sept. 14 live on Showtime PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. So who is going to triumph? Most experts …

Tonight at the DC Armory in Washington DC, IBF Light Welter titleholder Lamont Peterson will hope to reincarnate his career with a victory over hammering puncher Kendall “Rated R” Holt. Peterson has been left in the dark for over 14 months since an edgy split decision over British sensation Amir …

After what seems like an age of back and forth action (outside of the ring) Bolton’s Amir Khan is finally back in action in Las Vegas tonight when he challenges Danny Garcia for the American’s WBC 140 pound title. After his controversial loss to Lamont Peterson last December and his …

In a bout that can certainly be described as a grudge fight, “The Hayemaker”, David Haye, in his first bout in over a year, takes on Dereck Chisora at Boleyn Ground, West Ham, England tonight. For both men, this heavyweight 10 rounder is their first fight since the unfortunate scenes …

If the media members who participated in the Showtime Media Prediction Poll have called it correctly, Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley will successfully defend his WBO 140-pound title against former unified lightweight champ Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell. Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) of North Palm Springs, CA will take on Campbell …

I want to thank all of you for the comments and observations you sent in on last week’s column. I am sure this week’s column will spark some debate. Also, I would love to get your opinion on the “mythical” fight that is highlighted on one of the video pieces …

There’s a big card on tonight at the Domo De La Feria in Leon, Mexico with Top Rank promoting four high level bouts. While there’s only one genuine world title contest, there are three other intriguing fights that all add up to a massive bill. WBC Light Flyweight Champion Edgar …

Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing The build up has been almost unbearable, not since the 1980’s when greats of the era such as “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns and Roberto Duran squared off has there been so much anticipation for a welterweight showdown. …

Click for larger image The upcoming December 8 showdown between boxing’s top pound for pound performer Floyd Mayweather and British wrecking ball Ricky Hatton has captured the imagination of fans of the sport the world over as the date draws near. Most in the media are tipping Mayweather to extend …