WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defends his 126-pound title against former World Champ Kiko Martinez at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY: Gary Russell Jr. comes out with...
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By Matt Horan Billy Joe Saunders became a two-weight world champion after dominating Shefat Isufi in Stevenage on Saturday night. The Hertfordshire man controlled things from start to finish before scores...
By Matt Horan Josh Taylor dropped Ivan Baranchyk twice on his way to winning the IBF world title and booking his spot in the World Boxing Super Series final. 'The...
Naoya Inoue needed just two rounds to get to blast his way past Emmanuel Rodriguez in the World Boxing Super Series [WBSS] bantamweight semi-final. The unbeaten Japanese fighter added the...
Roach, who is widely regarded as one of the best boxing trainers of all time, the man behind champions like Manny Pacquiao, Julio César Chávez Jr. and Michael Gotto, has...
By Brian Mahoney NEW YORK (AP) — Whatever disappointment Deontay Wilder may have had in not next fighting Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury is gone. Now the heavyweight champion can’t...
On May 31, in Chonburi, Thailand, World Boxing Council minimum weight champion Wanheng Menayothin (52-0, 18 KOs) will defend his crown against former Japanese champion Tatsuya Fukuhara (21-6-6). , 7...
Francesco Patera will defend his EBU European Lightweight title against Paul Hyland Jr on the same night that Daniele Scardina defends his IBF International Super-Middleweight title in an all-Italian clash...
After a disheartening back injury gave Ryan Burnett his first loss against Nonito Donaire six months ago, Burnett made his ring return today against tough Philipino Jelbirt Gomera at beautiful...
By Paul Magno With emotions running high, Saturday's grudge match between WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder and top contender Dominic Breazeale will come down to who makes the least...
By Frank Warren What Billy Joe Saunders is attempting to achieve this Saturday should not be underestimated. Should he overcome the Albanian Shefat Isufi, Bill will become a two-weight world...
Nathan Gorman admits that he has been the chief protagonist and driving force behind calling for a domestic showdown with Daniel Dubois, a fight he says he first enquired about...
“Team Inoue think they will beat us, and there is a lot of fans thinking ‘Manny’ will lose,” said Cruz. “But on May 18 Emmanuel Rodriguez will still be unbeaten....
WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale continued their war of words and further escalated their longstanding feud. Also featured at the...
China is preparing to host a great night of boxing next May 26th in Fuzhou. While the date is approaching, World Boxing Association (WBA) Champion Carlos Canizales has arrived on...
We currently have a big problem in boxing. The decisions after the final bell have always had issues, so much so that there is always discussion on how to change...
By Jimmy Ayash I have had the honor and privilege of meeting and talking boxing with the Great Sugar Ray Leonard a few times. Today in Sugar Ray’s 63rd Name Day,...
On this day in history, legendary Sugar Ray Leonard was born May 17th 1956 On this day in history, legendary Sugar Ray Leonard was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, United...
By Carlos Costa The "Filipino Cinderella Man," former WBC Flyweight world champion Sonny Boy Jaro (45-14-5, 32 KO's), is back in combat mode to challenge tough WBC # 6 world-ranked...
WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, lustily rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange just a few days before defending his title against mandatory challenger Dominic Breazeale, this Saturday at the Barclays Center...
PROMOTER Frank Warren today held the final press conference ahead of Saturday’s vacant WBO world super-middleweight title clash between Billy Joe Saunders and Shefat Isufi at The Lamex Stadium, home...
Here are some of Dominic Breazeale comments during the question and answer session we had with him today: Breazeale speaks about his big fight this Saturday against WBC Heavyweight...
Here are some of Deontay Wilder’s comments during the question and answer session we had with him today: Deontay Wilder Defends his WBC title against Dominic Breazeale this Saturday at...
Deontay Wilder will face a hearing after the World Boxing Council said his comments about death in the ring are "against the spirit of our sport". The WBC world heavyweight...
TEMECULA, Calif (May 16, 2019) — Something has to give. IBF lightweight world champion Richard Commey is one of the division’s biggest punchers. For his first title defense, he’ll face...
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico (May 16, 2019)— It is personal for former two-division world champion and current lightweight contender Jose “Sniper” Pedraza. His opponent May 25 at Osceola Heritage Park in...
On this day in history, Muhammad Ali KO´s Ron Lyle May 16th, 1975 On this day in history, the greatest fighter of all time, Muhammad Ali, defeated Ron Lyle by...
By Mark E. Ortega WBC World Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. figures to use his speed and skill to overcome the size and strength of Kiko Martinez Saturday night on...
Renerio Arizala Receives "WBC Champion Medal" During Joint JBC/GAB Presscon in the Philippines By Carlos Costa MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino fighter Renerio Arizala, 25, the brave boxer who survived...
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico (May 16, 2019)— It is personal for former two-division world champion and current lightweight contender Jose "Sniper" Pedraza. His opponent May 25 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, is...
By James Orr The 29-year-old is bidding to become a two-weight world champion when he faces his German opponent in hometown stadium this weekend: BILLY JOE SAUNDERS bids to become...
By Michael Benson Tyson Fury has declared that he is willing to fight Dillian Whyte next, if the WBC sanction it for one of their ‘diamond’ belts. Last week the...
Los Angeles, CA (May 15, 2019) Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions hosted Media Workouts today in advance of the ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ event this Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the AVALON....
By James Dielhenn Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will experience a "renewed charge" to agree a fight, according to the latter's trainer Jay Deas. Wilder defends his WBC heavyweight title...
Panama and the boxing world were impressed by the official presentation of the documentary of Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran. On Tuesday morning, in Panama City, the idol of a...
May 15, 2019 — Two Moloneys are better than one. The Moloney twins — undefeated super flyweight contender Andrew and top bantamweight contender Jason — have each signed a multi-year promotional agreement...
IBF Champion Ivan Baranchyk is motivated by fighting in Josh Taylor’s backyard in the WBSS super-lightweight semi-final on Saturday at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. “I will win, one...
On this day in history, Luisito Espinosa defended the WBC featherweight crown by defeating Cesar Soto May 15th, 1999 Luisito Espinosa defended the WBC featherweight championship defeating Mexican Cesar Soto by...
Welcome home! Filipino Boxer Renerio Arizala Returns to the Philippines after Successful Brain Surgeries in Japan By Carlos Costa MANILA, Philippines -- Cheerful and in very high spirits, Filipino boxer...
The Bounty’ targeting Heavyweight big guns after Brazilian test on May 25 Michael Hunter will step up his pursuit of major fights in the Heavyweight division as he faces Fabio...
By Sean Zittel The undefeated lightweight prospect isn’t shy about telling you how good he is. He’ll put his skills on display yet again this Saturday in his hometown of...
By Lem Satterfield The WBC World Featherweight Champion wants to showcase his skills versus Kiko Martinez Saturday night on Showtime as he looks ahead to big fights in the future....
By Daniel Bockwoldt, AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — A boxer who kissed a reporter without her consent during a post-fight interview must complete a sexual harassment course and pay a...
Carl Frampton will fight in the US in August after his court case against ex-manager Barry McGuigan was delayed, his promoter Bob Arum has revealed. Frampton, 32, was preparing to...
By Blake Chavez I became quite aware of Terence "Bud" Crawford when he defeated Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title in Scotland. My initial impression was that Crawford was...
In 1972 my grandfather started talking about Danny “Little Red” Lopez. Grampa lived in Rosemead, CA, roughly 20 miles from The Olympic Auditorium, where Lopez fought 26 times from...
BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has revealed that becoming a two-weight world champion was his childhood dream. He can achieve that lifelong ambition at The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage FC this Saturday night...
By Bradley Cullen Oscar Rivas arrived at the fight announcement press conference in Canary Wharf, London late last month with a smile on his face, dressed in flamboyant designer clothing...
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte both say they are prepared to fight each other. Last week the World Boxing Council (WBC) ordered Fury and Whyte to fight a...
By Jimmy Ayash As Sergey Kovalev gets ready to fight Anthony Yarde in Russia on June 29th, we take a look at The Mighty Crusher: Not that long ago Sergey...
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