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LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya knows all too well about bolstering with Top Rank boss Bob Arum. In the year 2000, the Golden Boy sued and eventually parted … Read More
LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya knows all too well about bolstering with Top Rank boss Bob Arum. In the year 2000, the Golden Boy sued and eventually parted … Read More
Top super welterweight contender and rising star Tim Tszyu will make his long-awaited United States debut when he takes on United States Olympian Terrell Gausha in a 12-round showdown that … Read More
Paul Gallen helped put Justis Huni on the map. Now the former NRL champion has been brought in to help Jai Opetaia win a world title. Opetaia (21-0) has brought … Read More
Michael Zerafa says he’s no longer the brash fighter who thought he was “invincible” but rather a “mature” boxer ready to make the most of the biggest opportunity of his … Read More
BRAVE International Combat Week has taken off with the arrival of fighters to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the highly anticipated BRAVE CF 57. The week-long activities will feature the … Read More
Tyson Fury plans to retire from boxing after defending his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte on April 23, but that doesn’t mean ‘The Gypsy King’ is stepping away from … Read More
Tim Tszyu’s United States debut is likely to take place on March 26. The undefeated junior middleweight contender will face Terrell Gausha at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a source … Read More
Manchester woke up to a new world champion on Saturday after Jimmy Kilrain Kelly’s stunning win over unbeaten Kanat Islam in Florida. Kelly will bring the WBO World Middleweight Championship … Read More
In 148 seconds of heart-pounding, one-sided action, Natasha Jonas finally achieved her dream of becoming world champion. A weight lifted, a ruthless interior monologue passed over in silence. All replaced … Read More
McCann will return to the octagon on March 19 at UFC London and a documentary will air on BT Sport during fight week about his rise in combat sports. Video … Read More
Natasha Jonas could be on a collision course between England and Scotland with Hannah Rankin after becoming world champions. Jonas fulfilled his third-time asking dream by twice dropping Christian Namus … Read More
By Mark Eisner: Canelo Alvarez has accepted Matchroom’s two-fight deal to face Dmitry Bivol on May 7 and Gennadiy Golovkin on September 17 on the DAZN pay-per-view. WBA light heavyweight … Read More
Tim Tszyu’s first fight in the United States was thrown into chaos, but there could be a silver lining for the Aussie star. Tszyu was supposed to fight Terrell Gausha … Read More
On this day in 1978, Leon Spinks pulled off the shock of the century by defeating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight championship of the world. In celebration of “Neon” … Read More
Image credit: Twitter screenshot Jermall “The Hitman” Charlo is in hot water. According to reports, this Friday, the WBC middleweight champion was arrested in Bend County, Texas. The undefeated star … Read More
Heavyweight Johnny Fisher went the distance for the first time, as Spaniard Gabriel Ebguema withstood an early onslaught and gave Fisher plenty to ponder on the Alexandra Palace bill in … Read More
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton is in advanced talks over a sensational exhibition comeback fight against 48-year-old great Marco Antonio Barrera, according to reports. The Hitman, who retired for the … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has sidelined the 32-year-old since, but a return to the big stage is on the horizon, with promoter Lou di Bella determined to ensure Fa is there … Read More
Cameron Dunkin isn’t about to worry about the things in his life that are beyond his control. This includes issues like the weather, the price of gas and some questions … Read More
Through Scott Gilfoid: Tyson Fury still looks VERY big in training for the late April title defense of his WBC heavyweight strap against mandatory Dillian Whyte. That’s how it goes. … Read More
Chris Eubank Jr’s big name options include a feared champion, an old rival and someone who would reignite a family feud… Gennady Golovkin The fearsome Kazakh owns the IBF middleweight … Read More
Pat Downey has made the decision to make the switch from the wrestling world to cage MMA, but there’s still a short list of competitors he’d like to share the … Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to see how, how, how much the sport of boxing has changed over the years, you could do a lot worse than go back 80 years … Read More
Two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua has been named one of the UK’s highest-earning celebrities, beating Stormzy and Harry Styles. Video loading Video unavailable The video will start automatically soon8to cancel … Read More
Not every boxer can have an epic title reign like those enjoyed by Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Mike Tyson or Lennox Lewis – but these heavyweight giants have truly failed … Read More
Through Huck Allen: Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) must impress this Saturday night in his WBC cruiserweight title defense against No. 1 Thabiso Mchunu (25-3, 13 KOs) to stay in … Read More
Through Ken Hissner: One of the most horrific deaths in a plane crash that shocked the boxing world occurred on October 27, 1949. Former world middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan of … Read More
Frazer Clarke has epitomized the phrase “never give up” throughout his boxing career and now finds himself one month away from realizing his dream. The 30-year-old has been signed by … Read More
Anthony Joshua has demanded that women’s boxing receive as much praise as men’s as Natasha Jonas prepares to finally become the world champion. Jonas, Joshua’s 2012 Olympics teammate in the … Read More
A full breakdown of an explosive night of heavyweight action, led by Luis Ortiz against Charles Martin in a New Years Day title eliminator on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. This Saturday … Read More
UK boxing took a bit of trouble in 2021 with world champions like Anthony Joshua, Josh Warrington, Terri Harper and Kid Galahad losing their world titles. But a handful of … Read More
Getty Images 2021 has been a crazy year in the boxing ring with shocking upheavals and iconic moments that will live on in the tradition of the sport forever. 2022 … Read More
Deontay Wilder would not have received his coup de grace if the negotiations had resulted in a fight, said “Prince” Charles Martin. The US heavyweights were on two occasions in … Read More
Through Ken Hissner: In the ’60s and’ 70s, Philly boxing was at its best when IBHOF promoter J Russell Peltz of Peltz Boxing had the Philly welterweights, light middleweights and … Read More
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is recognized as the No. 1 boxing champion, but who could become the Mexican star’s biggest threat? The jury returned its verdict … Canelo became the undisputed … Read More
Through Allan Fox: Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman is already at work preparing for his comeback fight against Mario Barrios on February 5 on FOX PPV. Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) has … Read More
“Boxing party” Granadino-Gómez II heads great night this Wednesday Wednesday, December 22, 7:30 pm TyC Sports: 9pm. Highlands Sports Center – Tortuguitas Buenos Aires 149, Tortuguitas, Buenos Aires. An expected … Read More
AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX – Three-time world champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada (22-0, 9 KOs) maintained her WBA minimum weight world title in a scheduled 10-round bout against fierce … Read More
Through Allan Fox: Welterweight contender Conor Benn says he wants Danny Garcia or Mikey Garcia if his promoter Eddie Hearn doesn’t schedule a fight with Adrien Broner for March or … Read More
Courtesy of Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions ANGELS (December 5, 2021) – The five-time world champion and boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis he dazzled with his boxing skills and … Read More
A rthur vs Yarde 2 – LIVE! Two British light heavyweight rivals face off again in the ring tonight in a highly anticipated rematch at Copper Box Arena in London. … Read More
Look at five of the tri-division champion’s most explosive wins as he prepares to put his world lightweight title on the line against Isaac Cruz on Sunday, December 5 on … Read More
In a non-stop action fight between the undefeated super bantamweight champions of the world, Stephen Fulton Jr. unified WBO and WBC titles with a majority decision victory over Brandon Figueroa … Read More
Yordenis Ugas is grateful for his title reign, if not the manner in which he is bound to maintain that status. A tender hearing has been added to the schedule … Read More
The hand has healed and boxer Justis Huni says he’s ready to roll. But it’s not a normal fight, with some incredibly large rewards for the winner. Justis Huni will … Read More
All the latest news from the IBO All the latest news from the Independent International Boxing Organization The International Boxing Organization has released its monthly newsletter for November 2021, consisting … Read More
Four-fight PPV broadcast begins at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT live from Cardiff, Wales Salita Promotions has officially signed an agreement with FITE.TV and iNDemand to distribute boxing … Read More
ISAAC CRUZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES “I have proven time and time again that my motivation and desire to be a champion is too great to ignore… A brand new star … Read More
Andrade has knocked down Quigley three times in his successful title defense Ireland’s Jason Quigley suffered a second round knockout as he was passed by Demetrius Andrade in his bid … Read More
Through Ken Hissner: Top coach Jesse Reid has worked with over twenty-nine world champions and many contenders. He should have been considered to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall … Read More
Chris Eubank Jr can settle his bitter rivalry with Liam Williams in a massive British middleweight battle in Cardiff on December 11, live on Sky Sports. Eubank Jr’s ambitions for … Read More
The bad blood between two of the world’s best means a night of classic action when Canelo Álvarez and Caleb Plant meet for the undisputed super middleweight crown on Saturday … Read More
November 1, 2021 Esther lin Just over a week ago, lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero showed up at the outdoor launch press conference at Staples Center in Los Angeles to … Read More
250 SPORTS SHORTS: WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO PRESIDENTS UNITE Through Maloney L. SamacoPhilBoxing.comSat 30 Oct 2021 Presidents Maurcio Sulaiman of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Gilberto Jesus Mendoza of … Read More
Two-time undefeated world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavídez will return to Phoenix, Ariz. Against 168-pound contender Kyrone Davis in a 10-round game that will headline live SHOWTIME on Saturday, … Read More
WBA (regular) welterweight champion Jamal james defends his title against Radjab Butaev from Russia this Saturday evening. But James wants more – much more – than a win in this … Read More
October 26, 2021 Brian Rose is quickly back in the ring after a controversial loss to boxing legend Sergio Martinez earlier this year. The man at the head of Blackpool … Read More
Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, boxing’s hottest attraction, and undefeated, hard-hitting lightweight contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero to settle in-ring rivalry as they battle for the championship Davis’ WBA Lightweights … Read More
Cape Town – The boxing fraternity is in heaven after Boxing South Africa announced that fans may return to tournaments with immediate effect. Boxing SA, the nation’s boxing control body, … Read More
Yordenis Ugas has been informed of his next assignment. Whether he chooses to accept the terms will determine his current title status. A request by Ugas and his team for … Read More
He’s the quiet and somewhat shy local trainer. He’s under the bright lights on fight nights and at the world-famous Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, Calif. Alongside Freddie Roach … Read More
WBA welterweight champion Jamal “Shango” James will defend his title against undefeated contender Radzhab Butaev in a 12-round duel that will headline an evening of live action on SHOWTIME on … Read More
Georgia O’Connor is only 21 and hasn’t fought professionally yet, but she already speaks forcefully about living “every day like the last” and chasing her dreams. She was a fantastic … Read More
A show has been confirmed for Dublin for the first time since 2019 as DDP Sports confirm they are entering the Irish combat market in 2022. The people behind Kildare’s … Read More
Jack Massey of Fight Academy has the chance of his life on November 26 when he faces Bilal Laggoune for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World Cruiserweight Title, at the … Read More
Of course, size alone does not guarantee the success of a heavyweight. Otherwise, the 7ft tall Nikolai Valuev and the 7ft 1in Julius Long would rank among the tallest ever. … Read More
October 9, 2021 Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing The running order is set for Saturday night’s super-welterweight clash between Liam Smith and Anthony Fowler in Liverpool. Smith and Fowler compete … Read More
Women’s boxing has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. With names like Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, and Jessica McCaskill, the ladies of soft science are getting … Read More
Probellum is proud to announce today the promotional signing of Scotland’s only three-weight world champion, Ricky Burns. Burns (43-8-1, 16 KOs) is one of the most successful boxers of the … Read More
TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder are set to go to war for the THIRD time with their long-awaited trilogy fight in a few days. The Bronze Bomber’s revenge mission against … Read More
By Dan Ambrose: Undefeated welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. has said he would like a shot for the world title against 147-pound WBA champion Yordenis Ugas. With Ortiz’s WBA Gold … Read More
Caroline Dubois kicks off her professional boxing career on a bill topped by world cruiserweight title eliminator Richard Riakporhe on November 20, live on Sky Sports. BOXXER has announced that … Read More
The formidable Gennadiy Golovkin is one of Chris Eubank Jr’s rivals, but the British contender is still capable of conquering a world champion, says George Groves. Eubank Jr was beaten … Read More
The only eight-division boxing champion and future infallible Hall of Famer announced his retirement on Tuesday in a video he posted to social media. Legendary Manny Pacquiao has decided to … Read More
Liam Smith confidently predicted that Anthony Fowler would not hear the final bell when rivals Liverpool face off in a massive local derby at the sold-out M&S Bank Arena on … Read More
Jose “Chon” Zepeda wants a third world title. Josue “The Prodigy” Vargas, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, hopes his hometown main event will be the ticket … Read More
5:27 am ET Nick parkinson close • Boxing reports for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers• Reported on British boxing for over 15 years• Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters … Read More
CAPE TOWN – Legendary boxing promoter Thinus Strydom, who has promoted the ‘sport of kings’ for over 40 years, received another accolade after being honored as a sports legend at … Read More
Lawrence Okolie reached the first defense in his WBO cruiserweight championship after a third round body shooting stoppage against Dilan Prasovic on Saturday night. Okolie got his 14th knockout in … Read More
A deal has been made for Lee McGregor and Kash Farooq to meet in a long-awaited all-Scottish rematch for the British, Commonwealth and European bantamweight titles. The two met in … Read More
Tim Tszyu has a home for his next in-ring adventure. The Gold Coast Convention Center on Australia’s Gold Coast will host the November 17 clash between Tszyu and Australian Takeshi … Read More
September 21, 2021 Mikey williams Brooklyn’s newest young knockout prodigy and a former Unified World Champion from Philadelphia will be in action on Saturday, October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in … Read More
By Charles Brun: Dillian Whyte makes it clear that he is NOT a huge fan of Oleksandr Usyk, who he says is masquerading as a fake by trying to act … Read More
Brooklyn’s newest young knockout prodigy and a former Unified World Champion from Philadelphia will be in action on Saturday, October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in preliminary fights ahead of the … Read More
Anthony Joshua admitted to “doubting” in agonizing training sessions designed to strengthen his mind and body before battling Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua’s IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles are on the … Read More
Anthony Joshua may soon discover that former cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk has “enough power to absorb and withstand punches,” says Michael Hunter. Joshua’s IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles will be … Read More
By Allan Fox: Joe Joyce said former two-time heavyweight title challenger Luis Ortiz turned down a fight against him. # 2 WBO management Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs) are looking for … Read More
A slugger has vowed to destroy Tim Tszyu’s plans to become world champion after American Tony Harrison withdrew from negotiations. Tim Tszyu will put his No.1 ranking on the line … Read More
Floyd Mayweather has fought and beaten boxing’s biggest names, retiring with millions of dollars in the bank and a 50-0 record. Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Canelo Alvarez, Manny … Read More
Guerrero borders Sean Michael Ham’s photo of Ortiz Former IBF World Champion Robert Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) edged welterweight title holder Victor Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KOs) in ten rounds without … Read More
Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas exchange punches in the middle of the ring LAS VEGAS – In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone on the biggest stage. A boisterous crowd … Read More
Australian super featherweight sensation Brock Jarvis has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The 23-year-old rising star has won all of his nineteen fights since … Read More
It’s a classic welterweight battle between undefeated contender Stanionis and former World Champion Collazo in a 147-pound main event this Saturday on FOX PBC Fight Night. It’s time to bring … Read More
July 23, 2021 World-class professional boxing returns to the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 4, 2021, as longtime friends and former opponents in the ring, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna and Dusty … Read More
By Robert Coster The Dominican Republic’s top promoter, Shuan Boxing Promotion, presents two fights for the provisional WBA world title on Wednesday at the Pabellon de Volleyball, Centro Olimpico in … Read More
Jake Paul has set himself the noble boxing goal of beating Canelo Alvarez to a world title in the next three years of his boxing career. The YouTube star is … Read More
WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor is certainly motivated to become a two-division belt holder in the future. Taylor (18-0, 13 KOs) unified the entire junior … Read More
By Dan Ambrose: Negotiations are still ongoing between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant for the undisputed 168-pound championship on September 18, and 175-pound champion Dimitry Bivol has become a potential … Read More
VERY POPULAR heavyweight Carlos Takam issued a warning to Joe Joyce ahead of their collision at SSE Arena in Wembley on July 24. The Las Vegas-based Frenchman, 39-5-1, landed on … Read More
By Charles Brun: Interim WBC heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte wants the sanctioning body to withdraw his title from champion Tyson Fury after he allegedly received COVID-19 and unable to defend … Read More
Tim Tszyu says no one – anywhere – will deny him his world title dream after continuing his relentless quest for global glory with a savage beating from beer shooter … Read More
Josh Taylor still sassy about Gervonta Davis’ talk Published on July 3, 2021 It was a week ago tonight in Atlanta that the undefeated Gervonta Davis rose to Jr. Welterweight … Read More
Adrian Granados predicts stoppage win over Conor Benn at Fight Camp Adrian Granados is convinced he can inflict a first defeat on Conor Benn in the distance and believes a … Read More
Posted on 06/28/2021 By: Kirk Jackson Once again, he displayed the power of the stars. Another exciting back-and-forth fight, another exhilarating finish and a magnificent display from Gervonta “Tank” Davis … Read More
Dominican junior middleweight contender Carlos Adames (19-1, 15 KOs) is motivated to start the next chapter of his career, under the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) banner. Adames was previously promoted … Read More
Two things the WBA can do to make amends Through Teodoro Medina ReynosoPhilBoxing.comThu 24 June 2021 The World Boxing Association (WBA) recently increased its notoriety by sanctioning another interim heavyweight … Read More
Diego Pacheco thinks he’s the sexiest young fighter in Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable. He plans to prove it in style by taking his place at the Matchroom opening event and … Read More