Panelists
Paulie Malignaggi, Champion/analyst
Darius Fulghum, USA boxer
Billy Walsh, USA National Team Head Coach
Mine McAtee, Executive Director
Jill Diamond, WBC
Victor Silva, WBC
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May 16, 2020
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WBC Talks: Paulie Malignaggi, USA Boxing
May 15, 2020
Boxing News
Simultaneous translation at WBA medical seminar
The next medical seminar organized by the World Boxing Association (WBA), through the WBA Academy, will take place this coming Saturday and will have speakers from several continents. For that reason, the course will use the Interprefy tool, which will allow the users to listen to the lectures in their native audio when required. Continue reading “Simultaneous translation at WBA medical seminar”
The next medical seminar organized by the World Boxing Association (WBA), through the WBA Academy, will take place this coming Saturday and will have speakers from several continents. For that…
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May 15, 2020
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WBC Talks: Rafael Márquez vs. Israel Vazquez
In boxing, there have been great rivalries, authentic wars that will live forever in our memories and admiration, which are engraved with golden letters in the history of our sport. Remember Rafael Márquez and Israel Vázquez, who fought four times inside the ring, in clashes which were breathtaking. Top notch, top dollar fights, where no quarter was asked..or given.
We had the opportunity to revise and relive them with these two truly great world champions, who shared unique moments of their fights, forever defining them. Continue reading “WBC Talks: Rafael Márquez vs. Israel Vazquez”
In boxing, there have been great rivalries, authentic wars that will live forever in our memories and admiration, which are engraved with golden letters in the history of our sport.…
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May 14, 2020
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WBA Academy medical seminar this Saturday
The World Boxing Association (WBA), will hold this Saturday the medical seminar called “The Impact of Covid-19 on Daily Boxing Activity”, endorsed by the WBA Academy and that will start at 11:00 am, US EST.
Registration is now open and those who wish to participate can register through www.wbaboxingacademy.com. The WBA’s objective is to provide a guideline as to how to proceed through Covid-19 and to ensure that people involved in boxing, as well as fans, are aware of all the precautions that need to be taken under these circumstances. Continue reading “WBA Academy medical seminar this Saturday”
The World Boxing Association (WBA), will hold this Saturday the medical seminar called “The Impact of Covid-19 on Daily Boxing Activity”, endorsed by the WBA Academy and that will start…
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May 14, 2020
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Still no date for the reopening of Las Vegas casinos, but Top Rank is hoping to stage a June 9 no-spectator card at MGM Grand featuring Shakur Stevenson. An ESPN platform would televise. This is pending approval from the Nevada Commission.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua’s WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight title defense against Kubrat Pulev will not happen behind closed doors so if arena shows aren’t allowed in the U.K. by August, the bout could wind up in the Middle East, China, or Croatia.
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Last night UFC presented their second live telecast in four days without spectators at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. They’ll be back at the same venue Saturday night.
Still no date for the reopening of Las Vegas casinos, but Top Rank is hoping to stage a June 9 no-spectator card at MGM Grand featuring Shakur Stevenson. An ESPN…
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May 14, 2020
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Arum: Mike Tyson could do a lot of PPV
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum thinks an exhibition charity bout between Mike Tyson and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could do well on pay-per-view. “I think it could do a lot of pay-per-view business,” Arum told Deadspin. “But would I want to bet on it by putting up my own money? No way. Millions of people are unemployed. Would they be willing to spend $80 to watch a 50-year-old man perform in the ring? I have my doubts. Without the backing of a site fee, I don’t think it’s possible.
“I would entertain the idea of Tyson Fury fighting an exhibition against Tyson if the money was going to a legitimate charity,” Arum said. “I wouldn’t finance it. I would put sweat equity into it. I think it would be good for Tyson.”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum thinks an exhibition charity bout between Mike Tyson and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could do well…
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May 14, 2020
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WBC Talks: Two Nations, One Dream
Panel
Lalo Beas
Michel Solomon
Joel Campuzano
Celestino Ruíz
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
Omar Perez
Jill Diamond
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May 13, 2020
Boxing News
Dominican Commissioner Nunez has COVID-19
By Robert Coster
Dominican Boxing Commissioner Franklin Nunez is in the hospital after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Mr. Nunez, by profession a boxing journalist and writer, has been Boxing Commissioner since 2008. Fightnews.com®’s thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Nunez.
By Robert Coster Dominican Boxing Commissioner Franklin Nunez is in the hospital after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Mr. Nunez, by profession a boxing journalist and writer, has been Boxing…
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May 13, 2020
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WBC Clean Boxing program resumes testing
The World Boxing Council and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association have announced the resumption of anti-doping testing activities under the WBC Clean Boxing Program. Last February, the WBC CBP temporarily suspended testing activities due to the world Covid-19 pandemic.
All eligible boxers under the WBC CBP (top 15 in the last WBC world ratings, current WBC Champions and boxers slated to fight for a WBC championship) could be subject to random anti-doping testing. VADA has designed a sample collection protocol together with its collection arm Clearidium, that strictly adheres to the most stringent safety procedures available, in full compliance with any applicable rules enacted in the jurisdiction where the sample collection will take place in light of the Covid-19 world situation. Continue reading “WBC Clean Boxing program resumes testing”
The World Boxing Council and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association have announced the resumption of anti-doping testing activities under the WBC Clean Boxing Program. Last February, the WBC CBP temporarily suspended…
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May 13, 2020
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WBA Directorate welcomes new members
The World Boxing Association (WBA) continues growing and expanding, and in the last few months new members have arrived to take on new challenges that the organization has set.
Among the valuable names that have joined the pioneer organization, Lautaro Moreno, who is part of the amateur committee of the entity, Miguel Torruco and Alfredo Polanco, important links in a country as prominent as Mexico, doctors Nina Radcliff and Raul Saucedo, members of the medical committee, and Acelino Freitas, former champion of the organization, who will head the athletes’ committee. Continue reading “WBA Directorate welcomes new members”
The World Boxing Association (WBA) continues growing and expanding, and in the last few months new members have arrived to take on new challenges that the organization has set. Among…
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May 13, 2020
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Hearn: Tyson can make quite a lot of money
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Promoter Eddie Hearn has commented on former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson possibly making a comeback at age 53.
“I would like to see it,” Hearn told British Boxing TV. “But I kind of feel like, and I know people will say ‘Well, you did the YouTube fight with KSI,’ but is it a bit irresponsible to let a 53-year-old legend get back in the ring? I don’t know. He looks pretty dangerous, but I think it’s just the fascination of could he actually go in at 53 and do some damage in the division? Maybe, maybe not. Continue reading “Hearn: Tyson can make quite a lot of money”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn has commented on former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson possibly making a comeback at age 53. “I would like to…
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May 13, 2020
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WBC Talks: Episode 35
May 13, 2020
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WBA Directorate Meeting Notes
A detailed description of the recommended medical procedures and protocols for the safe presentation of boxing matches in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, marked the discussion of the World Boxing Association’s Directorate meeting, held online on Tuesday with the full participation of the organization’s leaders and medical committee. Continue reading “WBA Directorate Meeting Notes”
A detailed description of the recommended medical procedures and protocols for the safe presentation of boxing matches in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, marked the discussion of the World…
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May 12, 2020
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Bivol: I would move to 168 for Smith
Dmitry Bivol says that he is willing to drop down to super-middleweight to face world champion Callum Smith and become a two-weight world champion as he plots his future in the latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s Podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’.
Bivol (17-0 11 KOs) has held the WBA light-heavyweight crown for over two and a half years with six successful defenses over that time, and the Russian ace has been chasing a major showdown with the likes of fellow countryman and champion Artur Beterbiev. Continue reading “Bivol: I would move to 168 for Smith”
Dmitry Bivol says that he is willing to drop down to super-middleweight to face world champion Callum Smith and become a two-weight world champion as he plots his future in…
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May 12, 2020
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Still no fight dates announced by the major promoters. A lot of it depends on the various commissions giving approval.
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Top Rank and Zanfer are talking about being the first out of the gate in June. Golden Boy, PBC, Matchroom and Queensbury are eyeing July. In Germany, the Bundesliga will be the first of Europe’s major soccer leagues to return on May 16. Hopefully this means Team Sauerland and SES will get the green light soon. Nothing new on the rescheduled WBSS cruiser final. Boxing in Japan is closed until at least July.
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Florida is open for business with three UFC shows in one week, but no takers from the sweet science so far. TR and GB seem more comfortable staying in Nevada, Texas and California. With its home base in Brooklyn not opening anytime soon, PBC seems a natural for the Sunshine State.
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Saturday’s UFC PPV reportedly had 700,000+ buys.
Still no fight dates announced by the major promoters. A lot of it depends on the various commissions giving approval. —– Top Rank and Zanfer are talking about being the…
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May 12, 2020
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Holyfield happy to face Tyson again
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Four-time heavyweight champion Evander ”The Real Deal” Holyfield says he would agree to an exhibition charity bout with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. ”Wouldn’t bother me to do three rounds. My manager has been talking to his people,” Holyfield told TMZSports. “I wouldn’t ask personally. The only person I would ask is Riddick Bowe because we’re buddies. Life is about trusting each other and doing something that works. Some people didn’t get a chance to see Mike and I. Continue reading “Holyfield happy to face Tyson again”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Four-time heavyweight champion Evander ”The Real Deal” Holyfield says he would agree to an exhibition charity bout with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.…
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May 11, 2020
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Maniatis: Petalcorin wants rematch with Shiro
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBC # 14 light flyweight Randy Petalcorin is chasing a rematch with WBC light flyweight champion Ken Shiro, who defeated the former world champion in December. “Randy had four weeks to get ready and to travel to Japan and fight the best light flyweight in the world, Ken Shiro. It was a big challenge that we could not knock back a chance of a lifetime for Petalcorin to fight for a WBC world title,” said co-manager Peter Maniatis.
“Randy Petalcorin had only had short notice and he traveled from summer in the Philippines to winter in Toyko Japan to fight Ken Shiro on December 23rd. Continue reading “Maniatis: Petalcorin wants rematch with Shiro”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing WBC # 14 light flyweight Randy Petalcorin is chasing a rematch with WBC light flyweight champion Ken Shiro, who defeated the former world…
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May 11, 2020
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Mike Tyson: I feel unstoppable now
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has hinted that he may be participating in exhibition bouts after reported offers of $1 million from Australian promoter Brian Amatruda and $20 million from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
“It may not be over yet. Anything’s possible,” Tyson said on a #PlayApartTogether live stream on Facebook. “I feel unstoppable now. I feel like I’m in that streak (during his prime) again. The gods of war have reawakened me, ignited my ego and want me to go to war again. Continue reading “Mike Tyson: I feel unstoppable now”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has hinted that he may be participating in exhibition bouts after reported offers of $1 million from…
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May 10, 2020
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Boxing can use UFC as a blueprint
By Karl Freitag
On Saturday night at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, UFC staged a successful pay-per-view show. This was the first major combat sports event in the United States since March. The show took place with no fans in attendance and all fighters, officials, production crew, and anyone else involved had to pass multiple temperature checks, an antibody test, and a nasal-swab test. UFC has shows scheduled for May 13 and May 16 at the same venue.
Florida has been open to hosting boxing events as long as there are no spectators in attendance, which unfortunately sidelines the state’s vibrant club show circuit. But major promoters with TV dates have so far been gun-shy about coming to the Sunshine State.
With UFC’s blueprint, we hope the pugilistic lockdown will end soon as the world’s fight fans suffer through another weekend without boxing.
By Karl Freitag On Saturday night at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, UFC staged a successful pay-per-view show. This was the first major combat sports event in…
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May 9, 2020
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WBA Judges and Referees seminar a success
The online judges and referees seminar “How to score a round and refereeing procedure,” given by the World Boxing Association (WBA) through the WBA Academy, brought together more than a hundred participants for about three hours to learn from the experts about the complex job of rendering justice in boxing.
WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza was present at the seminar and welcomed all the participants. He gave the floor to speakers Gustavo Padilla, Luis Pabón, Roberto Torres, Raúl Caíz Jr. and Octavio Rodríguez. The online seminar was the first of its kind and was very dynamic, allowing participants to ask questions while complementary slides were shown on the screens. Continue reading “WBA Judges and Referees seminar a success”
The online judges and referees seminar “How to score a round and refereeing procedure,” given by the World Boxing Association (WBA) through the WBA Academy, brought together more than a…
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May 9, 2020
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Foreman: Tyson could be a top contender
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Former two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman was impressed with Mike Tyson after viewing a video clip of him hitting the pads and thinks he could be a contender if he dedicates himself to training.
”I was so happy. He looked like he had turned the clock back at least 20 years,” Foreman told IFL TV. “He was looking fit and those punches were coming sharp. If he’s able to go into the woods and dedicate himself to that for about 10 months, he could come back and really be a top contender…I would like to see him back in the ring. He’s an older fella, but a record is always waiting to be broke.”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Former two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman was impressed with Mike Tyson after viewing a video clip of him hitting the pads and…
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May 9, 2020
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WBC Talks: Episode 33
Although everyone fought in different generations and eras, Mikey García, Brandon Ríos, Juan Laporte and Rubén Castillo, gave us an incredible hour with all their anecdotes, antidotes, jokes, experiences, memories of fights and much, much more.
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Although everyone fought in different generations and eras, Mikey García, Brandon Ríos, Juan Laporte and Rubén Castillo, gave us an incredible hour with all their anecdotes, antidotes, jokes, experiences, memories…
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May 8, 2020
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Ryder eyes NYC showdown with Jacobs
John Ryder says a win over former IBF Middleweight ruler Danny Jacobs in New York would fire him back in line for another shot at WBA super middleweight world champion Callum Smith in the latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’.
Ryder (28-5, 16 KOs) pushed Smith all the way at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool in November but lost out in what many thought was a controversial decision. A rematch with ‘Mundo’ is at the top of Ryder’s wish-list but the Islington man accepts he may have to earn another shot.
“The fight that I really want is the rematch with Callum but I know that Chudinov is now in the mandatory position,” said Ryder. “In order to get myself back there then why not someone like Danny Jacobs in New York. He’s a great fighter and I want to test myself against the best. Continue reading “Ryder eyes NYC showdown with Jacobs”
John Ryder says a win over former IBF Middleweight ruler Danny Jacobs in New York would fire him back in line for another shot at WBA super middleweight world champion…
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May 8, 2020
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Oscar de la Hoya vs. Conor McGregor?
Update:
47-year-old “Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya hasn’t fought since 2008. Will he come out of retirement to face MMA star Conor McGregor?
Oscar stated on a CBS Sports podcast that in a hypothetical fight he’d take out McGregor in two rounds. “Oh come on, brother. Two rounds. One thing about me is I went for the kill, always. Look, Conor McGregor, I love him in the Octagon, I respect him, I watch him all the time. But the boxing ring is a whole different story, it’s a whole different story.”
McGregor responded via Twitter, “I accept your challenge, Oscar de la Hoya.”
Update: 47-year-old “Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya hasn’t fought since 2008. Will he come out of retirement to face MMA star Conor McGregor? Oscar stated on a CBS Sports…
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May 8, 2020
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Gallen wants to get in the ring with Tyson
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Australian football legend and heavyweight boxer Paul Gallen (9-0-1, 5 KOs) would happily get in the ring with Mike Tyson if the former world champion comes to Australia for charity exhibition bouts. But not for free.
“I’d be happy for a charity to be involved, but I’d be getting paid for it,” Gallen told Wild World of Sports. “You’ve got to remember, Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson – he hasn’t got an off switch, he hasn’t got an exhibition fight switch. If he gets in the ring with someone, we’ve all seen what he’s done to people in the past and that mentality’s not going to change.
“How could you not want to get in the ring with Mike Tyson, to be honest? …but as far as being a legitimate fight or a charity bout, it’s not something you’d do just for charity, jump in the ring with that bloke.”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Australian football legend and heavyweight boxer Paul Gallen (9-0-1, 5 KOs) would happily get in the ring with Mike Tyson if the former…
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