Joseph Hammond

Joined: Jul 2, 2024

Joseph Hammond is a veteran sports journalist with extensive experience covering world championship fights across three continents. He has interviewed legendary champions such as Julio César Chávez, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Oscar De La Hoya, and Bernard Hopkins, among many others. He reported ringside for KO On SI in 2024 for the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk bout in Riyadh - the first undisputed heavyweight championship in 24 years.

William Zepeda (left) and Tevin Farmer (right).

“I’ve Always Been the Underdog”: Tevin Farmer’s Road Warrior Mentality

From Warzone To The World Stage: Ramla Ali Signs With MVP Promotions

George Foreman’s Lost Battles: The Fights That Could Have Happened

Austin Williams and Patrice Volny during their fight on the Matchroom Boxing card on March 15, 2025 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.

For Austin "Ammo" Williams Boxing Is A Family Affair

Aug 8, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Bakhodir Jalolov (UZB) celebrates after his match against Richard Torrez Jr (USA) in the men's super heavy +91kg final bout during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kokugikan Arena.

Feared Uzbek Heavyweight To Join Astana Card

The undefeated (10-0) two-time Olympic champion, Bakhodir Jalolov, will face the always unpredictable “TBA” in an undercard bout. The highly touted Uzbek prospect figures to be part of the future heavyweight contender mix in the coming years.

Laila Ali, former boxing champion and daughter of Muhammad Ali, during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Could Laila Ali Make An Unlikely Ring Return To Face Claressa Shields?

A female version of the intergenerational Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight could be in the works with Laila Ali and Claressa Shields.

Caroline Dubois defends her WBC title in 2025

The Royal Albert Hall Should Be On Every Boxing Fan’s Bucket List

The Royal Albert Hall is the oldest venue in boxing and every fan should visit it.

Ryan Garcia at a pre-fight press conference before his fight vs. Gervonta Davis.

Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez Beef Has Deep Roots

Ryan Garcia and Teofimo Lopez beef has deeper roots than the recent press conference

Manny Flores trains for his next main event bout at Diaz Brothers Boxing gym in Indio, Calif., on June 1, 2023.

"Gucci" Manny Flores Scores Dominant TKO Win Over Jorge Leyva at Fantasy Springs

Super Bantamweight contender "Gucci" Manny Flores stopped Jorge Leyva in four rounds at Fantasy Springs Casino, extending his win streak to five. With an aggressive body attack, Flores secured multiple knockdowns, proving he’s ready for bigger challenges.

Long Beach, CA has seen a handful of boxing matches in recent years.

Nicholas Walters Chases “Last Dance” With Long Beach Bout vs Luis Torres

By Joseph Hammond Nicolas Walters is no pressure and all smiles in the swan song of his career. The 38 year-old is returning to the ring on March 8 in Long Bea

The Mystery of Ukraine President Zelensky’s Boxing Gift That Didn't Land With Trump

Clash in the Oval Office: Zelensky, Trump, and the Boxing Belt That Stayed Behind

Gucci Manny Flores Set To Face Jorge Leyva On Friday

Manny Flores is prepared to lay down the law when he face's Jorge Leyva of Mexico on Friday. Leyva is a fringe contender who once held the WBC FECOMBOX Bantamweight title. Manuel Flores is coming off a quick first round stoppage victory late last year.

Teofimo Lopez On The 'Old School' Fighter Who Impresses Him And The Bivol-Beterbiev Trilogy [Exclusive]

Teofimo Lopez, WBO and The Ring light welterweight champion, shares his thoughts with KO on SI on the ‘Last Crescendo’ event, the undisputed Bivol vs. Beterbiev showdown, and the ‘old school’ fighter he likes

Former Olympic Boxer And Ryan Garcia Opponent Sets Site On Mayoral Run

Campbell is running on the ticket of the Reform Party, which currently leads in various polls and is headed by Nigel Farage

Three Realistic Options For Derek Chisora's 'Last Fight'

Chisora won't get a rematch with Usyk, so here are 3 potential options for his last match.

Janibek announcing his homecoming fight in Kazakhstan in 2025

Can Janibek Avoid the Gennady Golovkin Trap?

As the Unified Middleweight Champion, Janibek Alimkhanuly (16-0, 11 KOs) is set to defend his title against Anauel Ngamissengue (14-0, 9 KOs) in his native Kazakhstan. But while this homecoming fight is significant, Janibek has his sights set on a multi-d