JOHNNY FARACE BLOG

The lightweight division has entered a new era. Johnny Faraće breaks down every champion, the top contenders, his official rankings and the biggest fights boxing needs to make.

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The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act could bring structure, competition, safety and opportunity to boxing—without sacrificing the fighter protections the sport still needs. Boxing has needed real reform for decades. Fighters sit inactive. Rankings are difficult to trust. Champions are divided across multiple organizations. Promoters protect records, major fights arrive years too late, and fans are often left trying to determine who the real champion actually is. The M

Teofimo Lopez's journey reminds us why boxing has always belonged to fighters willing to bet on themselves. Opening Bell Professional boxing is standing at a crossroads. Every week, another headline seems to push the sport in a different direction. ZUFFA Boxing continues building what appears to be a centralized model for professional boxing, while companies like Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions have shown there are still ways to work together without one organiz

A dominant performance, a career rebound, and a weekend that proved talent alone isn't enough. Published: July 19, 2026 Opening Bell A shocking knockout or a controversial decision didn't define this weekend. It was about development. Diego Pacheco looked like a fighter who has officially graduated from prospect to legitimate contender. Andy Cruz showed the maturity that was missing in his first professional defeat. Charly Suarez quietly protected his place in the title pictu

Boxing is changing through corporate consolidation, new streaming platforms and regional development. Coach Johnny Faraće breaks down Shakur Stevenson, Zuffa Boxing, Amanda Serrano on TikTok, Andy Ruiz Jr., Moses Itauma and the future of fighter independence.

Joe Joyce waves off his fight, Murat Gassiev eyes Derek Chisora, and Johnny Faraće explains why he's still skeptical about Zuffa Boxing's long-term impact on the sport.

Joyce appeared to mentally check out before the fight was over, and from my perspective, this looked like a fighter who had simply had enough.

July 4–10, 2026 Boxing has spent years being criticized for fragmentation. Too many promoters. Too many networks. Too many belts. Too many fighters operating on separate islands. Now the sport is moving in the opposite direction—and we had better pay attention. This week, Shakur Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing, Premier Boxing Champions entered a major distribution partnership with DAZN, and former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. joined Matchroom Boxing. Meanwhile, insid

Real Boxing. Real Experience. No Hype. If you’ve found your way here, welcome. I’m Coach Johnny Faraće, and this isn’t another boxing gossip page. You’re not going to find fake fight posters, clickbait headlines, or rumors disguised as news. You’re going to find boxing—the Sweet Science, the business behind the sport, the lessons hidden inside championship fights, the coaching details most people never notice, and honest conversations about where boxing is headed. Why Listen

Matchroom Boxing Kell Brook - Sheffield, England - 38-2, 26 KO's - fighting Mark DeLuca for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental...

Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Plant Makes Homecoming Title Defense Against Vincent Feigenbutz Saturday, February 15 from...

Lightweight boxing champ Gervonta “Tank” Davis is facing charges in Florida for forcefully grabbing his ex-girlfriend at a charity...

Former World champion returns to action on Feb 29 Joseph Parker will return to action against Shawndell Winters at Ford Center at The...

Former Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin Battles Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington in Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event Junior...

Dick Tiger defeated Puerto Rican Jose Torres by a split decision, defending the light heavyweight crown. The bout took place at Madison...

'The Special One' targets "spectacular" win over DeLuca Kell Brook has admitted that nothing less than a "spectacular" win over Mark...

Two-Time World Champion Rigondeaux Looks For Title In A Second Weight Class When He Battles Liborio Solis For Vacant WBA Bantamweight...

Super-Feather contender plans on stealing the show in Sheffield Martin J Ward hopes that a standout performance against Mexico's Jesus...

Gamal Yafai steps up to challenge for European crown on March 27 Francesco Patera will face Devis Boschiero for the Interim WBA...