Alan Dawson

Sports Journalist · 157 articles

Alan Dawson is Boxing Social's editor. He is also a columnist for Uncrowned at Yahoo Sport, a TV host for Swerve Combat, and the founder-moderator of Boxing Twitter — a 20,000-strong community on X. A 17-year sports media veteran, Alan has enjoyed extensive stints at Business Insider as a correspondent, BT Sport as digital editor, and Give Me Sport as combat sports editor. He is a 2-time Sports Journalist of the Year finalist and has been honored six times by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Alan grew up near London but is based in Nevada with his young family. Outside boxing he plays 8-handicap golf, hikes, and rides his ebike through the Sierra mountain trails.

Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: Boxing Experts Confidently Predict Clear Winner in Rematch
News

Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: Boxing Experts Confidently Predict Clear Winner in Rematch

Two boxing experts are siding with the same fighter when it comes to early predictions for the upcoming rematch between old rivals Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The fighters stopped the combat sports world in 2015 when they finally collided in the ring after years of back-and-forth, needless drama, and posturing, but yet the fight […]

Rico Verhoeven’s Fight vs Oleksandr Usyk ‘One of Many’ in Boxing
News

Rico Verhoeven’s Fight vs Oleksandr Usyk ‘One of Many’ in Boxing

Rico Verhoeven isn’t just crossing over the sport of boxing for a good time, he’s entering for a long time as the conversations he’s had with organizers suggest his upcoming bout with Oleksandr Usyk is just “one of many.” The former Glory champion, 36, has long been linked with a move to an alternative combat […]

Judge Makes Decision in Vergil Ortiz & Golden Boy Promotions Dispute
News

Judge Makes Decision in Vergil Ortiz & Golden Boy Promotions Dispute

Judge Cristina Silva has made her decision in the dispute between Golden Boy Promotions and its star fighter Vergil Ortiz. Oscar de la Hoya’s fight firm has many top tier athletes in its roster, from William Zepeda, Floyd ‘Kid’ Austin, and Ryan Garcia, among many others. However, few appear as promising as Ortiz, who, at […]

Boxer Explains His ‘Only Worry’ Training in Dubai Amid Middle East Escalation
News

Boxer Explains His ‘Only Worry’ Training in Dubai Amid Middle East Escalation

Boxing stars who spend time living and training Dubai have commented on the escalating conflict in the Middle East. On February 28, the US and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and targeting nuclear and military sites for regime change. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones on Israel and Gulf states, […]

Zuffa Boxing Exec Finally Reveals Real Plan For Conor Benn
News

Zuffa Boxing Exec Finally Reveals Real Plan For Conor Benn

TKO executive Mark Shapiro declared Monday what Zuffa Boxing’s real intentions are with the acquisition of Conor Benn, describing boxing as “a massive opportunity” for the parent company. Zuffa shook up the combat sports world in February when it lured Benn from Matchroom for a reported one-fight deal worth $15 million. The reason it was […]

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s Return to The Ring Revealed
News

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s Return to The Ring Revealed

Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn revealed Saturday when he expects Jesse Rodriguez to fight next. Widely-regarded one of the five best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing, ‘Bam’ Rodriguez is a dominant two-weight world champion with thumping wins over Wisaksil Wangek, Sunny Edwards, and Juan Francisco Estrada, among others. Alongside fighters like Shakur Stevenson, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, and […]

Navarrete Considers Shakur & O’Shaquie & After Presenting Pound-For-Pound Case in Boxing
News

Navarrete Considers Shakur & O’Shaquie & After Presenting Pound-For-Pound Case in Boxing

Emanuel Navarrete beat Eduardo Nunez with an awkward, clobbering style on Saturday, February 28 atop a Matchroom boxing event DAZN broadcast from a well-attended Glendale venue in Arizona. One of the finest Mexican fighters in the modern era, 31-year-old Navarrete has bludgeoned many opponents across three separate weight classes, finishing Isaac Dogboe, Joet Gonzalez, and […]

Eddie Hearn Updates Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Situation
News

Eddie Hearn Updates Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Situation

Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn described the situation between his puncher Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and their super welterweight rival Vergil Ortiz, of Golden Boy Promotions, as “a bit of a mess” when speaking to DAZN on Saturday, February 28. Though neither Ennis or Ortiz hold a world championship title in the division, a fight between them […]