BOXING

Despite the politics over the proposed 12 May date, Jorge Linares still wants to fight Vasyl Lomachenko and is confident of a win.

WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has slammed Chris Eubank Jr following his loss to George Groves.

Chris Eubank Jr is plotting his next move after losing his IBO super-middleweight world title in a comprehensive points loss to George Groves at the Manchester Arena on Saturday.

Eddie Hearn has surprisingly agreed with Deontay Wilder's assessment on what Anthony Joshua's weakness is ahead of his title unification fight with Joseph Parker.

Former welterweight champion Kell Brook is ready to return "like a Terminator" against Sergey Rabchenko following two successive defeats to Errol Spence Jr and Gennady Golovkin.

Ortiz, whose fight with Wilder was postponed after he tested positive for a banned substance, is not intimidated by the 'Bronze Bomber'.

Groves seemed to suffer a dislocated shoulder during the final round against Eubank Jr but managed to survive and earn a unanimous points victory.

Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn believes a win over Anthony Joshua on 31 March would make Joseph Parker the biggest star in boxing.

Chris Eubank Jr admits he might have underestimated George Groves after losing their World Boxing Super Series semi-final clash via unanimous decision.

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has told the American to forget a 50/50 split purse against 'AJ' and has questioned his supposed intent to fight the WBA, IBF and IBO champion.

Teenage fighter Willy Hutchison, who could land himself a spot on the undercard of the anticipated rematch, is hoping to see Haye earn revenge against the Bomber in May.

Two super-middleweight titles and a place in the World Boxing Super Series final will be on the line when George Groves meets British rival Chris Eubank Jr at Manchester Arena.

Saunders, currently preparing to defend his WBO middleweight title against Martin Murray in April, thinks Fury's personality could sway supporters of Joshua.

Jorge Linares says he does not want politics to interfere with his proposed fight against Vasyl Lomachenko as conflict over the proposed 12 May date rumbles on.

Joshua's promoter Hearn is eager to see 'AJ' and 'The Gypsy King' meet in the ring but admits a fight depends on the "deal and situation".

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are unlikely to move into mixed martial arts due to the vast differences between boxing and MMA.

Eubank's improved fitness gives him the edge over Groves in their Manchester bout, according to the former multiple world super-middleweight champion.

Trainer Kevin Barry does not think having Fury's presence would be of much help, but Parker believes the 29-year-old could work in his favour against Joshua.

Anthony Joshua has weighed in at around 17st 7lbs a little over six weeks before his heavyweight title bout against Joseph Parker in March

Joshua could become the first fighter to unify the heavyweight division since Lewis back in 1999, but Barry does not think he compares to 'The Lion' yet.

Paulie Malignaggi believes Gennady Golovkin defeated Canelo Alvarez in their controversial first fight, adding that the latter has a lot to prove in their rematch.

Callum Smith is leaning towards a win for George Groves against Chris Eubank Jr but is confident of beating either opponent should he reach the World Boxing Super Series final.

Amir Khan has targeted fights with the likes of Kell Brook, Manny Pacquiao, Danny Garcia, Jeff Horn and Keith Thurman after he takes on Phil Lo Greco in his comeback fight.

Joseph Parker says he is "introducing new things" in training that will help him stand out in his heavyweight unification showdown with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 31 March.

Lucas Matthysse is in line to be Manny Pacquiao's next opponent after the Filipino stated his desire to clash with the WBA welterweight champion.

Kevin Barry has explained what WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker needs to do to beat Anthony Joshua in their title unification fight.

Ryan Burnett and Joe Cordina have joined Alexander Povetkin and David Price on the undercard of the heavyweight unification showdown between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.

Manny Pacquiao's long-term trainer Freddie Roach insists Vasyl Lomachenko is beatable as talk of a showdown between the two mounts.

Fury, who is currently trying to get back in shape with new trainer Ben Davison ahead of a proposed spring return, apparently offered to be part of Parker's training regime.