Boxing

Time for Garcia and Haney to take place from each other – for now

Published

1 year ago

May 3, 2025

Modern York – a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney was one of the most anticipated fights of 2025, taking into account the circumstances of their romance in 2024. Garcia dropped Haney three times, but saw his decision to set off to the competition without a drug test.

It was expected that their heated competition would be Crescendo in a massive revenge and enhance expectations, they were placed in separate duels in relation to the unique Times Square setting. The plan excluded by the chairman of Saudi Arabia at General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, eventually became a complete disaster when the youthful stars turned into bad performances that made Garcia upset Rolando Romero and Haneya in Snooazer against Jose Ramiez.

After what happened on Friday, the only person interested in the rematch of Garcia-Haney was Romero.

“I don’t even think about what will happen next,” said Romero after his unanimous victory. “I think Devin and Ryan should get a rematch and do a huge one.”

Huge? Not after what happened in Modern York. Haney-Ramiąz was the leader of the worst fight of the year, combining 503 blows, the third worst in the history of compublices in a 12-round fight. But Garcia and Romero outdoed him an hour, combining 490 blows. The air was released from the balloon and the issued look between Haney and Garcia was leveled after Romero’s nervousness.

What now?

Alalshikh could still go to the rematch this year, but considering how terrible their fights were, Garcia and Haney would go best in opposite directions until they regain the lost Mojo. It can be argued that the rematch should happen on Friday, without any warrior. But what was done and the time has come to go further.

In the case of Garcia, there will be questions about his performance, i.e. at night and day compared to his fight with Haney last year. Did drugs to improve performance really lend a hand? You can make this, considering how lackluster and uninvolved he looked against Romero. He will have to buy back in the next fight, and he can also be in his best interest that he will go back to 140 pounds. Who the next is fighting, is anyone guessing. But he will need an opponent, such as a hardly striking subject Matias or Liam Paro, who is ready to get involved and offer him the opportunity to land his left hook trademark. Garcia is in a hard place and will have to work tough to rinse the terrible taste of this fight from the fans.

Haney is still undefeated, but he saw his supply fell with a performance against Ramirez. However, he is still a world -class boxer and can return to 140 pounds. Fighting with Teofimo Lopez – who easily overtook Arnold Barboza Jr. On Friday – it may be engaging. Or it can be set in a queue to fight in front of Romero. Although he was not stimulating, Haney is still an extremely talented warrior and deserves a great fight.

Meanwhile, Lopez leaves Modern York as the greatest winner. His fight was by no means stimulating, but he was far from his guilt because he was excellent in Barbozy’s analysis. He has many options, none of which should be against IBF and WBA WBA Jaron “BOOTS” HEADIS, which he appointed after winning in the decision. Instead, he should defend his 140-Funt WBO title. If Haney does not fight Romero, the honor should go to Lopez. Regardless of whom he chooses, Lopez got distance from Garcia and Haney. Now he only needs the right dance partner who supported the pound ladder for pounds.

One thing is certain: on Friday evening he created more problems than solutions. Haney and Garcia must separate and recover the rush before they face each other again.

Boxing

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights

Published

6 hours ago

September 26, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

"Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights"

World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.

The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.

WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.

Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton

(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)

Heavyweight
Copper Box Arena, London
10×3

Round	Fisher	Pirotton
Round 1	10	9
Round 2	10	9
Round 3	9	10
Round 4	9	10
Round 5	10	9
Round 6	10	9
Round 7	10	9
Round 8	10	9
Round 9	10	9
Round 10	10	9
WBN Totals:	98	92

Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95

Preview

Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.

The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

Published

10 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.

Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:41

Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.

22:42

Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.

21:43

Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.

20:52

Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.

20:32

Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.

19:29

Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.

18:40

Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.

18:24

Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.

17:42

Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.

Remaining Bouts

Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight

Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight

TV Coverage

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.

About the Author

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

Boxing

Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap

Published

11 hours ago

September 26, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

"Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap"

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.

Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.

Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:11

Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.

Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.

22:04

Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.

21:22

Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.

20:10

Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.

19:56

Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.

18:55

Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.

18:11

Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.

17:22

Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.