Why Jai Opetaia Leaving Matchroom Feels Bigger Than Just a Promotion Switch
If you’ve followed boxing long enough, you know this already: talent gets you noticed, but management decides how far you actually go. That’s why Jai Opetaia moving from Matchroom to Zuffa Boxing feels like more than just another contract headline. It feels like a line being drawn in the sand. View this post on Instagram […]
Māori “Warrior” Cherneka ‘Sugar Neekz’ Johnson Reigns Undisputed at Madison Square Garden
This past weekend at Madison Square Garden, Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson wrote her name in history—becoming the first Māori and New Zealand‑born boxer to hold the undisputed bantamweight crown. She’s not just a Maori powerhouse; she is the embodiment of women’s boxing resurgence. Commanding at the Garden Fighting on the monumental undercard of Taylor vs. Serrano, […]
Joseph Parker Destroys Martin Bakole with a Brutal Round 2 Knockout in Riyadh
Lupesoliai La’aulialemalietoa Joseph Parker made a thunderous statement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivering a devastating second-round knockout over Martin Bakole. Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) unleashed a brutal overhand right that crashed down on Bakole’s head, sending him sprawling to the canvas. Though Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) managed to stagger to his feet, his corner waved […]
Pasifika Pride Shines at Opetaia vs. Nyika Showdown
The Gold Coast, Australia, recently witnessed an electrifying Pasifika takeover! From Samoa to the Cook Islands to Tonga, the energy was unmatched at the highly anticipated Opetaia vs. Nyika showdown, kicking off 2025 with a bang. And it wasn’t just a local affair… the whole world was tuned in, with fans staying up until 1 […]