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Azim vs. Scoby added to Eubank-Benn 2, US fans not impressed

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Image: Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby Added To Eubank Jr.–Benn 2 Card, But U.S. Fans Still Don’t Care

Welterweight contender Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby has been added to the November 15 event for Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2 as part of DAZN PPV at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Tottenham, London.

DAZN PPV Price: $59.99 for fans from the USA and £24.99 for UK fans.

Azim’s appeal doesn’t work

Adding this fight to the card works for UK fans who are cheerful with Azim, but does nothing for American fans. Many of them do not judge Azim. The fight itself won’t be enough to make fans want to book the event, considering many of them don’t see the point in paying to watch the Eubank Jr.-Benn 2 rematch. That’s slothful recycling a fight that had no real reason at all, a grotesque creation.

Fans are critical of Conor and Eubank Jr., seeing them as children of nepotism and their retaliation as a cash grab. For this type of fight, it would require more dramatic additions to the undercard than adding Azim vs. Scoby. A good start would be to take a gigantic broom and sweep them all up. Since then, some solid choices have been appreciated by fans around the world. Azim and Scoby will not carry a single additional PPV.

Scoby (18-1, 16 KO) should provide a test that will show whether Azim has a future in the 140-pound division. 23-year-old Azim (13-0, 10 KO) is a fringe fighter who has yet to get his feet damp in clashes with world-class rivals. It’s still too early to know if he will rise above the British level given the current situation in the 140-pound division.

November 15 Undercard

  • Jack Catterall vs. Ekow Essuman
  • Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby
  • Richard Riakporhe vs. Tommy Welch
  • Sam Gilley vs. Ishmael Davis
  • Mikie Tallon vs. Pheasant Shahid

Ring revealed today that an agreement has been reached to add Azim and Scoby to the Eubank Jr match card. vs. Benn 2, which will take place on November 15. Fans on social media are positive about the addition.

To generate more fan interest, adding the Azim-Scoby fight to the undercard may not be enough. None of these players are considered by fans to be future world champions.

A move that reeks of desperation

Azim vs. Scoby won’t make the handlers want to book this event on PPV, considering they already see a headliner between Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn as a desire to get money. Ideally, the undercard needs two to three solid fights that will appeal to both UK and US fans – Azim vs. Scoby.

Adding the Azim vs. match Scoby for the Eubank Jr.-Benn 2 event gives the impression of desperation by the organizers. There is a lack of fan interest in a second fight between Eubank Jr. (35-3, 24 KO) and Benn (24-1, 14 KO), because their fight earlier this year, on April 26, 2025, finally ended. Eubank Jr. won by unanimous decision lasting 12 rounds. It was a poorly thought out idea to have a second fight between them without having to face other top level fighters in the meantime.

Overall, fans on social media view the Eubank Jr. rematch. vs. Benn 2 as “a pointless commercial stunt” fill your pockets with more millions. Two fighters who failed to achieve professional success already made a huge sum of money last April in a fight that only proved that they are not as talented as their celebrated fathers.

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Thomas Hearns considers one boxer to be the best of all time

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Thomas Hearns ranks one boxer above all others as the best to ever do it

Thomas Hearns once revealed his list of the greatest boxers of all time, and the popular choice propelled him to the top spot.

Hearns was the first boxer in history to become world champion in five weight classes, after triumphing in the welterweight, welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and airy heavyweight divisions.

He was a member of the iconic “Four Kings” team that dominated the sport in the 1980s, along with fellow stars Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran.

When Hearns presented the list the list of the 10 greatest boxers of all time included all three of these former rivals, as well as some of the biggest names in boxing history.

10: Marvin Hagler. 9: George Foreman. 8: Floyd Mayweather. 7: Mike Tyson. 6: Sugar Ray Leonard. 5: Wilfred Benitez 4: Roberto Duran.

In third place, “The Hitman” sided with himself and then named the heavyweight legend the second best of all time.

3: Thomas Hearns. 2: Joe Frazier.

When it comes to the greatest fighter of all time, there was only one answer for Hearns and that was another icon of the heavyweight division.

1: Muhammad Ali.

Ali became the heavyweight champion of the world three times and participated in some of the most memorable fights in history, including “Rumble In The Jungle” v. George Foreman and “Thrilla In Manila” against Joe Frazier.

His final record was 56 wins in 61 fights, also defeating the likes of Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Ken Norton and Earnie Shavers, and the opinion of Hearns and many others shows why Ali more than deserves the nickname “The Greatest”.

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Ryan Garcia names Conor Benn as his next Kick Stream opponent

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WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia used Kick’s live feed to identify Conor Benn as his next opponent, informing viewers that the fight was headed to Las Vegas. Garcia shared his comments while streaming with rapper 6ix9ine, and the clip spread widely on social media over the next few hours.

“It will be in August,” Garcia said during the broadcast, per Yahoo Sports. “We’ll have it in Vegas. His name is Conor Benn, from the UK. We’ll swallow it. Conor’s about to get kicked out.”

Garcia’s broadcast announcement initially pointed to an August date in Las Vegas. Promoter Eddie Hearn has since indicated that a September 12 Netflix premiere for the series is under discussion if other dates are not set. “Netflix is ​​only going to do a certain number of fights and the talk is that the Benn-Garcia fight will now take place on September 12 or whenever that happens,” Hearn said in comments reported by Boxing 247.

The date of September 12 would mean a collision with another party event on the same evening. Turki Alalshikh confirmed on Friday that Canelo Álvarez will face WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on September 12 in Riyad.

Where the fight is

Garcia (27-1, 22 KO) holds the WBC welterweight title after winning a unanimous decision over Mario Barrios in February. Benn (25-1, 14 KO) is the mandatory challenger for the WBC 147-pound title and most recently defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, fighting at the 150-pound catchweight in his Zuffa Boxing debut.

After his victory over Prograis, Benn made a direct call for a title fight. “Garcia, I want my belt. I want my belt. Keep my belt sultry. September, let’s go,” Benn said in the video reported by ESPN. On May 7, the Briton sent a second video message addressed to Garcia.

The fight faces promotional hurdles. Benn left Matchroom earlier this year to sign with Zuffa Boxing under Dana White. Garcia remains affiliated with Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar De La Hoya. How Social boxing As noted, friction between White and De La Hoya is well-established.

History of drug testing

Both players served suspensions due to unfavorable drug test results. Benn’s case was resolved in November 2024 when the UK National Anti-Doping Panel lifted his provisional suspension. Garcia served a one-year suspension after testing positive for ostarine in connection with his April 2024 fight with Devin Haney.

Which has been confirmed

Garcia’s comments on the stream do not constitute a signed contract, and no joint statement has been released by Golden Boy Promotions or Zuffa Boxing. The press conference, broadcast deal, location and terms of the deal have not yet been confirmed. Reports from Sky Sports and DAZN characterize negotiations as ongoing.

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Anthony Joshua Oleksandr Usyk 3 Talk defies boxing tradition

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Image: No More Second Chances: Joshua Must Win Next Fight or Face Immediate Retirement

Just a few years ago, opening the door to the third fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk seemed unrealistic. Now it seems possible, even after two defeats and the friendship that has developed between the pair outside the ring.

That shift became more pronounced this week when promoter Eddie Hearn admitted Joshua would still “love” another chance to fight Usyk, despite losing twice to the Ukrainian southerner in 2021 and 2022. Historically, a heavyweight rivalry rarely continues after one fighter wins his first two fights cleanly. Boxing usually goes further. This situation seems to be heading in the opposite direction.


Joshua (29-4, 26 KO) has spent recent years rebuilding his career and public standing after successive defeats to Usyk. During this time, the relationship between the two heavyweights changed completely. They trained together, appeared publicly comfortable in each other’s company and shed the bitterness that often accompanies major heavyweight rivalries.

This, among other things, is what makes Hearn’s comments extraordinary.

“I don’t think so,” Hearn said this week when asked whether Joshua’s friendship with Usyk would stop another fight. “But boxing is a humorous venerable game. Part of AJ always wants to fight Usyk because he has been beaten twice. Same with Fury. They are competitors. They want to try to fight him again.”

The heavyweight division began to operate under different rules during the Saudi era. Awareness and commercial value now carry almost as much weight as unfinished competitive business. Tyson Fury is also openly seeking a third fight with Usyk, even though he has lost twice.

In previous eras, a fighter who lost two title fights in a row to the same opponent would usually end the chapter. Joshua-Usyk III would completely reverse this logic. Instead of competitive tension driving demand, it would be legacy and personal redemption.

Joshua still has something to work on before the discussion becomes stern. He returns in July against Kristian Prengi before an expected showdown with Fury later this year. Hearn made it clear that the immediate focus would be on these two fights.

“His ultimate goal is to win the heavyweight championship of the world again,” Hearn said. “I want to beat Tyson Fury and win the world heavyweight championship again.”

However, the idea is still hanging. Not long ago, the sight of Joshua running alongside Usyk on the beach would have seemed impossible. Now there’s a possibility that two fighters who became training partners after a one-sided rivalry will end up sharing the ring for a third time anyway.

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