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Former super lightweight title challenger Jack Catterall (27-1, 13 KOs) will face multi-weight world champion Jorge Linares (47-8, 29 KOs) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, on October 21, live worldwide on DAZN. Catterall is determined to make up for lost time and challenge for gold at 140lbs once again following his hugely controversial loss to former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor back in February 2022.

Jack Catterall: “It is an honor to share a ring with Jorge Linares. I’ve watched him come over to the UK on three occasions and win three times. He is a legend of the game and this is a must-win fight for the both of us for very different reasons.”

Jorge Linares: “I just want everyone to know that I’m ready to give Jack a great boxing lesson and to continue making history in the UK. The last Samurai is back, stronger than ever.”

Johnny Gambarino 182.8 vs. Dejon Farrell Francis 183.8
Frankie Lynn 151 vs. DeAngelo Cunningham 153.1
David Calabro 124.5 vs. Nasir Mickens 125.7
Edwin Cortes 116.4 vs. Gorwar Karyah 118
Rashad Adams 131.8 vs. Braulio Avila 131
Jalique Holden 129.3 vs. Raekwon Butler 131
Tariq Green 164.8 vs. Terry Rascoe 160.1
Dante Selby 220.1 vs. Jonatan Wiles 218.1

Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Essington, Pennsylvania
Promoter: RDR Promotions
Stream: BXNGTV.com
1st Bell: 7:00 PM

By Jeff Zimmerman

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and their teams got into a brawl during face off at final presser before they go to war this Saturday at AAC in Dallas!!

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Good news for U.S. fight fans. ESPN+ has picked up the September 23 rematch between heavyweight Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) and Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs) at OVO Arena Wembley in London. Zhang shook up the heavyweight division with a stunning knockout against Joyce earlier this year, now he’ll look to do it again.

The card also features the return of two-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde (23-3, 22 KOs) against Ricky Summers (19-3-1, 6 KOs).

The card will air on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) in the UK.

Jordan White 129.8 vs. Eridson Garcia 130
Paul Kroll 155 vs. Guido Schramm 154.8
Julian Gonzalez 129.2 vs. Johnny Spell 130

Venue: Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions
TV: Showtime

Derrieck Cuevas 149 vs. Alberto “Metralleta” Mosquera 148
Uwel Hernandez 168 vs. Roldofo “Poroto” Juarez 167
Azael Villar 108 vs. Gerardo Zapata 108
Yunior Menendez 177 vs. Ricardo Miramontes 176
Bryan Perez Maldonado 150 vs. Alcibiades Ballesteros 150
Gerardo Sanchez 108 vs. Maximo Lezcano 108
Jorge Gonzalez 115 vs. Santos Villar 113
Kamar Bray 149 vs. Ricardo Rodriguez 148
Alex Bray 155 vs. Fernando De La Rosa 156

Venue: Coliseo de Combates in Panama City, Panama
Promoter: All Star Boxing
TV: ESPN+

Kendrick Ball Jr 175 vs. Oscar Riojas 173
Sean Bey 232.5 vs. Quintin Sumpter 227.5
Kevin Walsh 135 vs. Philip Davis 137
Melanie Costa 123.5 vs. Kalindra Walkiria De Carcalho Faria 123
Josniel Castro 154.5 vs. Jorge Martin Garcia 152
Robert Degaetano (144.5 vs. Michael Taylor 145
Neal Sullivan 172.5 vs. Michael Medeiros 174
Tevin Regis 134 vs. Joshua Zimmerman 140
James Maner 168.5 vs. Saul Almeida 182

Venue: Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts
Promoter: Shearns Boxing Promotions
TV: bxngtv.com

The City of Omaha will honor undisputed welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford with a victory parade and celebration on Saturday August 12.

“Let’s celebrate Terence together for his outstanding achievements as a world champion and coach and mentor to the youth at B&B Sports Academy,” said Mayor Jean Stothert. “His genuine interest in the young people of Omaha shows his real strength in preparing the next generations for success. The City is proud to create this event that honors him and that everyone can participate in.”

Two-division world champion, Oscar Valdez, is more motivated than ever for what could mark the beginning of a historic rivalry. He will challenge three-division world champion and Mexican countryman Emanuel Navarrete for his WBO junior lightweight world title on Saturday, August 12, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

After a recent training session in Lake Tahoe, this is what Valdez said:

“We all know that Navarrete has an awkward style. We might not have the perfect sparring that can emulate his style. But we try to imitate him in the mittwork and strategy. He’s not your typical fighter that throws straight shots.” Continue reading “Oscar Valdez: A War is Coming!”

WBA #2, WBC #4, IBF #7, WBO #7 lightweight William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) will face Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) in a twelve round fight on September 16 from the Commerce Casino on September 16 and broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

“Mexican Independence Day weekend and boxing go hand-in-hand, and we’re excited to bring fans a show September 16,” said promoter Oscar De La Hoya. “Zepeda is a relentless fighting machine who will be looking to showcase his skills on the biggest weekend in boxing. But Mercito Gesta is coming off the best victory of his career over a former world champion and is hungry for more. There will be fireworks between these two warriors.”

In the co-main event, featherweight Victor “El Tornado” Morales (18-0-1, 9 KOs) will face Edwin “Pupo” Palomares (18-4-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Morales was last seen pulling off the upset of his career against Diego De La Hoya last April.

The WBO has rendered a decision on the situation in the 154lb division after current undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo opted to move up two divisions to fight undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez rather than proceed with his overdue mandatory fight against Tim Tszyu.

Charlo will be allowed to enter the ring and be announced as the undisputed junior middleweight champion against Canelo for their September 30 fight, but once that happens, Charlo’s status and recognition as WBO champion will be terminated and Tim Tszyu will be automatically elevated from interim champion to full champion status.

If the Canelo-Charlo bout does not take place on September 30, for whatever reasons, the WBO junior middleweight title shall be declared “vacant” and Tim Tszyu shall be automatically elevated from interim champion to full champion status.

Welterweights Derrieck Cuevas (25-1-1, 17 KOs) and Alberto “Metralleta” Mosquera (28-5-2, 16 KOs) had their first face off leading up to there anticipated grudge match this Friday live at 9PM/EST on ESPN+ & ESPN Knockout from Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes Panamá City, Panamá.

Derrieck Cuevas: “Thank you Panama for the always warm welcoming and my promoter All Star Boxing. Mosquera better come prepared we had a great camp going into this fight and on Friday night you will see Derrieck Cuevas shine again.”

Alberto Mosquera: “Cuevas made a big mistake coming into my backyard. On Friday night I’m going to take his ranking and show out for my fans.” Continue reading “Cuevas-Mosquera Final Press Conference”

By Jeff Zimmerman

HOFer and legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley and one Jake Paul’s trainers for his upcoming battle versus UFC superstar Nate Diaz shared his thoughts on the growth of the “The Problem Child,” the Super Fight between Terence “Bud” Crawford and Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr and the all-time greatness of Crawford.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Former world class fighter – turned trainer of Jake Paul “The Problem Child,” J’Leon Love talked about the growth of his prized pupil as he prepares to face UFC superstar Nate Diaz on Saturday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Jake Paul “The Problem Child” interview after today’s media morkout for the big showdown against UFC superstar Nate Diaz Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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After Terence Crawford scored a brutal stoppage win over Errol Spence Jr. last Saturday night, the two stars shared a heartfelt moment in the ring during the immediate aftermath of the fight.

In a newly released clip, Crawford approaches Spence and tells him, “I appreciate you. You know why? Because if it wasn’t for you, this would never have happened. So I appreciate you. You’re a hell of a fighter. You already know that. I don’t even gotta tell you that. I appreciate this opportunity.”

You can catch the replay on Showtime this Saturday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The replay will be followed by All Access: Spence vs. Crawford Epilogue.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Former world champ Chad “Bad” Dawson talked about being in camp with Jake Paul “The Problem Child” as he gets ready to take on UFC legend Nate Diaz on Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

World champ Amanda Serrano talks about her rematch with Heather Hardy as the co-main to Jake Paul and Nate Diaz this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. She also discussed her potential rematch with Katie Taylor.

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Three-division world champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete (37-1, 31 KOs) is ready for an all-Mexican war. Navarrete puts his WBO junior lightweight world title on the line against former two-division world champion Oscar Valdez (31-1, 23 KOs) on Saturday, August 12, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

After a recent training session at The BXNG Club in San Diego, this is what Navarrete said:

“The training camp has been intense. The preparation was very tough. Fortunately, we were able to carry it out quite well. I had always done things in a conventional way, but now we have included a physical trainer, Francisco Javier Orozco. This fight with Valdez merited that change, and I will come into this fight much better physically.” Continue reading “Navarrete: Let’s see how much Valdez can endure”

By Mauricio Sulaimán
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán

My first trip to Las Vegas was when I was 16 years old. I was studying in high school in Boston, and my dad invited me to accompany him in that historic fight in which Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world in history at just 20 years of age.

Arriving at “Sin City,” as it is popularly called, I was immediately surprised by the street lights and the spectacles, that everything itself captivates.

Back then, there was Caesars Palace, a few other hotels on the strip like the Ballys, Flamingo, Sahara, and far away from everything, the Hilton, which is where the bout was held.

I had the great fortune to live that end of the 80s in an intimate way, in which I attended many historic boxing cards that Don King put together, the Mike Tyson and Julio César Chávez era! Continue reading “Las Vegas”

Undisputed female super lightweight Chantelle Cameron (18-0, 8 KOs) returns to the Lion’s Den to put her world titles on the line for a second time against undisputed female champion Katie Taylor (22-1, 6 KOs) in a rematch at the 3Arena in Dublin on November 25, live worldwide on DAZN.

“Last time out Chantelle Cameron proved that she in one of the very best female fighters on the planet by handing Katie Taylor her first loss in the professional ranks,” saod promoter Eddie Hearn. “Katie will be desperate to avenge that loss but Chantelle is determined to prove that it wasn’t a one off. Don’t miss this one, live and exclusive around the world on DAZN.”

Ticket details will be announced soon.

A decade-long friendship will be put to one side on Saturday, October 21st when unbeaten and highly rated light heavyweight contenders Joshua Buatsi (17-0, 13 KOs) and ‘Super’ Dan Azeez (19-0, 13 KOs) collide in London at the O2 Arena. Buatsi is rated WBA #1, WBO #1, WBC #2, IBF #3. Azeez is rated WBA #2, WBC #3, WBO #3, IBF #5. The bout will air on Sky Sports.

Joshua Buatsi: “We’ve been friends for years but there’s too much on the line here for either of us to say no to this fight. We can be friends again afterwards but on October 21st it’s all business. I’m preparing to beat the best version of Dan Azeez and I’m doing everything I need to do to achieve that, whether that’s by decision or knockout.”

Dan Azeez: “I’ve earned my way to get to this stage of my career and there’s still more to earn and prove. This fight is another step closer to the top and it means a lot to me so I’m preparing like I always do for everything and anything in order to be victorious come October 21st.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the co-feature for Leigh Wood’s WBA featherweight world title defense against Josh Warrington at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, live worldwide on DAZN.

“I’m delighted to announce the chief support bout for what will a monster night of world title action on Saturday October 7,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Two-weight world champion Terri Harper gets the biggest fight of her life as she makes the first defense of her WBA super welterweight world title against former pound-for-pound #1 and undisputed welterweight ruler Cecilia Braekus, with the vacant WBO crown now also on the line.”

Harper and Braekhus were originally slated to square off on the Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron show in Dublin earlier this year, but Braekhus, 41, was forced to withdraw on the morning of the fight due to an illness.

Shakur Stevenson to fight against highest available contender for WBC lightweight title

The World Boxing Council received several requests concerning its lightweight and super lightweight divisions. WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney petitioned to fight WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis. Haney wished to remain as WBC lightweight champion until after his fight with Prograis takes place, at which point he would decide in what division he would remain.

The WBC Board of Governors considered those requests and has arrived at the following:

1. Approved Haney’s petition to fight Prograis for the WBC super lightweight world championship
2. Designated Haney as champion-in-recess in the lightweight division
3. Ordered a lightweight championship bout between lightweight mandatory challenger Shakur Stevenson and the highest available contender in the division
4. After fighting Prograis, Haney will be allowed to choose between remaining at 135 or 140 pounds on a timetable that the WBC would order
5. If Haney decides to return to the lightweight division within that timetable, the WBC will order a fight between Haney and the WBC’s current lightweight champion on a 50-50 basis

The current WBC lightweight rankings are:

1. Vasyl Lomachenko
2. Shakur Stevenson
3. Isaac Cruz Jr.
4. William Zepeda
5. Frank Martin
6. Edwin de los Santos
7. Jamaine Ortiz
8. Artem Harutyunyan
9. Shuichiro Yoshino
10. Raymond Muratalla
11. George Kambosos Jr.
12. Maxi Hughes
13. Francesco Patera
14. Michel Rivera
15. Keyshawn Davis

Who will step up against Shakur?

WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) and former 2x champ Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) announced their all-British WBA featherweight world title fight at a press conference in Leeds today. The bout takes place on neutral ground at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, on Saturday October 7th, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Leigh Wood: “I don’t take confidence from knowing Lara beat Josh and that I beat Lara. I take confidence in the fact that I know I’m the better fighter. It has taken me so long for me to prove this and I’ve waited a long time for this fight to happen.”

Josh Warrington: “There’s mutual respect, We don’t have to be shouting and screaming or chucking tables at each other to have a barnstormer of a fight…I went into the Lopez fight after jaw surgery and I was just too worried about it getting whacked.”