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Photo: Oscar De La Hoya, Eddie Hearn / Instagram   Oscar De La Hoya , a well-known boxing promoter, has made some serious accusations against Eddie Hearn, his fellow promoter. De La Hoya shared his thoughts in a now-deleted Instagram post during Thanksgiving, stirring up drama in the boxing world. De La Hoya first criticized Hearn’s handling of WBC Lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson . But things got personal when he mentioned rumors that Hearn is romantically involved with female boxer Skye Nicolson, who holds the WBC Featherweight title. According to De La Hoya, their relationship has been a topic of gossip in the boxing community since 2022. He went further, accusing Hearn of showing "preferential treatment" to Nicolson. De La Hoya pointed to a video of Hearn and Nicolson appearing "cozy" outside a club in Miami, claiming Hearn should have been focusing on promoting the big women's fight between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor , instead of making moves for ...

Photo: Instagram/Devin Haney Devin Haney 's camp, led by promoter Eddie Hearn, is calling for a no-contest ruling on his recent loss to Ryan Garcia .  Garcia's victory on April 20th has been clouded by controversy after he tested positive for a banned substance, ostarine, prior to the fight.  Adding to the controversy, Garcia weighed in three pounds over the agreed limit. Photo: Instagram/Devin Haney Hearn expressed Haney's frustration, stating that regardless of Garcia's innocence or guilt, having performance-enhancing drugs in his system casts doubt on the fairness of the match.  Hearn, drawing from his experience with fighters who faced similar situations, emphasized the importance of Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya , proving his innocence to the New York State Athletic Commission.  Until then, Haney's camp insists on the fight being declared a no-contest, highlighting the challenges faced by boxers in clearing their names in such situations. Read Nex...

Photo: Instagram/Conor Benn UK Anti-Doping has charged boxer Conor Benn over his two positive drugs tests, which led to the cancellation of his fight against Chris Eubank Jr in October last year.  The charge could result in a two-year ban if Benn is found guilty.  UKAD made the rare move of publicly announcing the development following a report by Mail Sport that the fighter was co-operating with investigators. A charge was issued on 3 April under article 2.2 of UKAD's rules on the "use" of a banned substance. This gives UKAD the option of applying the standard of strict liability, making an athlete responsible for what is found in their system. Photo: Instagram/Conor Benn failed two drug tests last year, and as a consequence of these failed tests, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) formally charged him. Benn provided positive samples for clomifene to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, and his case could result in a two-year ban if he is found guilty. Although he has since compl...

Photo: Instagram/Manny Pacquiao  Sean Gibbons, a longtime fight agent and advisor to Manny Pacquiao, has stated that a potential fight between Conor Benn and Pacquiao will not be considered until there is closure on Benn’s two positive drug tests. Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, had previously floated the idea of a Pacquiao-Benn fight. However, the revelations of Benn's failed drug tests for Clomifene, a banned performance-enhancing drug, led to the highly publicized cancellation of his bout with Chris Eubank Jr. Photo: Instagram/Manny Pacquiao  Benn is currently being investigated by the World Boxing Council, the British Boxing Board of Control, and United Kingdom Anti-Doping. Gibbons acknowledged Pacquiao's interest in exploring a fight with Benn but emphasized the need for Benn to be cleared of any wrongdoing before any constructive talks can take place. Gibbons also mentioned that if Benn is not cleared, they would consider fighting retired welterweight champion Kell Brook. ...