James Hicken

Joined: May 15, 2026

James started his journalism career in 2024 and has written about a variety of sports, including Boxing, MMA, tennis and Formula 1, but his expertise is in boxing. As a former boxer, he has been published with Boxing News and the Independent, where he worked as a boxing writer - covering breaking news, analysis, interviewing notable figures such as Amir Khan and reporting from ringside. James was born in Birmingham in the UK before a brief stint of his childhood in New Jersey, and then returned to the UK as a teenager to finish his education and gain a Bachelor's degree from Newcastle University. When he isn’t writing, James enjoys a round of golf with his friends or lacing up his gloves and trying to emulate the fighters he loves watching, like Vasiliy Lomachenko and David Benavidez.

Manny Pacquiao has shared his reaction to the news that his old rival Floyd Mayweather is in yet more legal trouble and that it has now resulted in their rematch that was set to be on Netflix at the Las Vegas Sphere, will be postponed.

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis just became the unified super welterweight champion, defeating Xander Zayas via seventh round stoppage. Boots has said he wants to be undisputed, so who could be next for him? We look at Sebastian Fundora, Josh Kelly and Vergil Ortiz.

Eddie Hearn has revealed who Oleksandr Usyk could be fighting next. Usyk has only just vacated his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles and in the social media post alluded to a 'last dance'. Which many believe means one last fight. Hearn has revealed who.

Xander Zayas has revealed that he wants Jaron 'Boots' Ennis to underestimate him before he defends his WBA and WBO super welterweight titles against him in New York. He believes he can take advantage if Ennis loses focus in the fight.

Undefeated super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco, who will return to the ring on July 18, has predicted that he would knockout Hamzah Sheeraz and out point both Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia. Pacheco will face Immanuel Aleem in his next fight

Eddie Hearn has revealed a specific contract stipulation that prevents Dana White and Zuffa boxing from having an promotional involvement in Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Hearn also revealed that whilst the venue is not confirmed Joshua wants it in the UK

The WBA have officially announced that they will discontinue their recognition of the 224lb Bridgerweight division as part of their initiative to reduce the number of world champions within their sanctioning body.

Floyd Mayweather faces a $4.65m lawsuit from boxing promoters CSI Entertainment, who claim the undefeated legend took millions in advance payments for fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao before walking away from both deals.

Mike Tyson has shared a photo of himself wearing an Argentina soccer shirt from 2005 shortly after Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria in their first World Cup game. A reminder of his close friendship to Diego Maradona, who gave him the shirt.

Tyson Fury has said that he would need a very generous financial offer to accept a fight against fellow Brit heavyweight Moses Itauma. Fury claimed he gains nothing from fighting Itauma other than money as Itauma has no titles.

Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford have shared a bitter back and forth on social media after Crawford mocked Ilia Topuria for his loss to Justin Gaethje at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend.

Tyson Fury in the stands at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024.

Tyson Fury has teased that he could be signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing ahead of his fight with Anthony Joshua in the fall.

James Hicken

Joined: May 15, 2026

Judge Makes Ruling on Mayweather vs Zambidis After Postponement

Breaking Down the Heavyweight Title Picture After Usyk Kicks Off Open Season

Terence Crawford Dismisses Hype Around Jaron Ennis' Win Over Xander Zayas

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Officially Enters The Ring's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

Manny Pacquiao Speaks Out on Mayweather Rematch Postponement

Who's Next for Jaron Ennis After Electric Zayas Victory?

Eddie Hearn Reveals Oleksandr Usyk's Potential Opponent for Final Fight

Xander Zayas Relishing Being Underestimated by 'Boots' Ennis

Undefeated Super Middleweight Contender Predicts Victory Over Canelo, Sheeraz and Munguia

Fury vs Joshua Contract Details End Speculation Over Dana White’s Role

The WBA Axes Entire Division and Its Belts

Floyd Mayweather Facing New Lawsuit Over Tyson and Pacquiao Fights

Mike Tyson Pays Tribute to Argentina, Maradona & Messi After World Cup Win Over Algeria

Tyson Fury Names the One Condition for Fighting Moses Itauma

Conor McGregor Slams Terence Crawford for Mocking Ilia Topuria's Loss at UFC White House Event

Tyson Fury and Dana White Tease Major Announcement at UFC Freedom 250 Event