The WBC has created a special belt for the winner of Saturday’s welterweight championship PPV clash between Errol Spence Jr and Danny Garcia this Saturday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The focal point of the belt is the “Health Care Hero” based on a mural painted by artist Austin Zucchini-Fowler. It depicts a gowned and masked medical expert with Angel`s wings, wearing boxing gloves. Continue reading “WBC unveils special Spence-Garcia belt”
The WBC has created a special belt for the winner of Saturday’s welterweight championship PPV clash between Errol Spence Jr and Danny Garcia this Saturday at the AT&T Stadium in…
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Unbeaten heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller was suspended for two years for the use of performance-enhancing substances. Miller, who famously torpedoed a title shot against Anthony Joshua last year by using banned substances, was nabbed again in July before his comeback fight. The Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to suspend Miller for two years. Big Baby (23-0-1, 20 KOs) is currently 32 years of age and will be out of action until 2022 unless he fights outside the U.S.
Unbeaten heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller was suspended for two years for the use of performance-enhancing substances. Miller, who famously torpedoed a title shot against Anthony Joshua last year…
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That’s what Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is hoping. “We’re back in the bubble for a big night of boxing this Friday, the world super middleweight championship between Billy Joe Saunders and Martin Murray, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN around the world. It’s great to be here.
“We’ve been lifted by the news that fans will return for the Anthony Joshua versus Kubrat Pulev fight on December 12. 1,000 allowed into The SSE Arena, Wembley for that, so this effectively, touch wood, will be our last ever show, we hope, behind closed doors. We’re ready to make the most of it, and ready for a great night of boxing.”
Hearn’s next U.S. show, Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will have a limited 17% capacity with fans in socially distanced clusters of seating.
Shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Mashantucket, Connecticut, are still being staged behind closed doors for the time being. Texas is allowing limited seating, as is Florida, although some Florida shows are still taking place behind closed doors (such as the recent Jacobs-Rosado bout).
That’s what Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is hoping. “We’re back in the bubble for a big night of boxing this Friday, the world super middleweight championship between Billy Joe Saunders…
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All action WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez (17-1, 13 KOs) will defend his world title against Francisco Rodriguez Jr (33-4-1 24 KOs) on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s WBA world title clash with Callum Smith at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on December 19, live on DAZN in 200+ countries and territories worldwide and on TV Azteca in Mexico.
Martinez puts the famous green and gold strap on the line for the third time and comes into the bout fresh from a savage second round KO win over Moises Calleros in Mexico City in October.
More undercard fights will be announced later this week.
All action WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez (17-1, 13 KOs) will defend his world title against Francisco Rodriguez Jr (33-4-1 24 KOs) on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s WBA…
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Here is a selection of quotes from today’s Billy Joe Saunders vs. Martin Murray press conference ahead of Friday’s world title action at The SSE Arena, Wembley, shown live on Sky Sports and DAZN. Saunders is defending his WBO super middleweight world title.
Billy Joe Saunders: “First of all I’ve got to thank [Eddie Hearn] and Sky for even getting us out this year. I didn’t think I was going to get out. All of the big fights were tied up, out of the fights that were left out there Martin Murray’s name was screaming out. We were supposed to fight twice before, it didn’t happen. He’s boxed for the world title four times, he should have been a two-time world champion, he was on the wrong end of two decisions. Continue reading “Saunders: Martin Murray’s name was screaming out”
Here is a selection of quotes from today’s Billy Joe Saunders vs. Martin Murray press conference ahead of Friday’s world title action at The SSE Arena, Wembley, shown live on…
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Super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) will now face former title challenger Habib Ahmed (27-1-1, 18 KOs) in a super welterweight title eliminator on the FOX Sports PPV event headlined by Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia this Saturday from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The pay-per-view also features all-action contenders Josesito “The Riverside Rocky” Lopez (37-8, 20 KOs) and Francisco “Chia” Santana (25-8-1, 12 KOs) squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair while featherweight Miguel Flores (24-3, 12 KOs) will step in against Eduardo Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) in a featherweight title eliminator to open the pay-per-view.
Ahmed replaces Jorge Cota and Flores replaces Julio Ceja, after Cota and Ceja tested positive for COVID-19. Flores had already been preparing to face Isaac Avelar on December 5 and Ahmed had been in training as a potential replacement on this card. Continue reading “Covid KOs two fighters on Spence-Garcia undercard”
Super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) will now face former title challenger Habib Ahmed (27-1-1, 18 KOs) in a super welterweight title eliminator on the…
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On December 17 at historic Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy, former WBC World super featherweight title challenger and European super featherweight champion Devis Boschiero (Italy, 48-6-2 with 22 KOs) will fight former European lightweight champion Francesco Patera (Belgium, 23-3 with 8 KOs) for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title. The event is promoted by Matchroom Boxing Italy, Opi Since 82 and DAZN which will stream it live. To fight for the WBC Silver belt, both men had to vacate a championship: Boschiero left the IBF Intercontinental super featherweight crown, while Patera the European lightweight title. Boschiero is 39 years old, while Patera 27. Continue reading “Boschiero: I’m ready to fight Francesco Patera”
On December 17 at historic Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy, former WBC World super featherweight title challenger and European super featherweight champion Devis Boschiero (Italy, 48-6-2 with 22 KOs) will…
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The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the cruiserweight title fight between champion Beibut Shumenov and challenger Ryad Merhy. A statement sent to both parties this Monday, November 30th, informed that according to Championships rule 11, the champion must defend the title against the official contender every nine months (9) from the date he became the champion.
Shumenov has been champion since July 7th, 2018 and his mandatory defense should have been on April 6th, 2019 and it is overdue for more than a year. That’s why he must immediately face Merhy, who is the interim champion and thus the official challenger. Continue reading “WBA orders Shumenov-Merhy”
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the cruiserweight title fight between champion Beibut Shumenov and challenger Ryad Merhy. A statement sent to both parties this Monday, November 30th,…
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Today starts four consecutive days of televised boxing action.
December 2 (ESPN+ 2PM ET/11AM PT)
Jazza Dickens -115 vs. Ryan Walsh -105
Ricards Bolotniks +110 vs. Serge Michel -130
December 3 (NBCSN 9PM ET/6PM PT)
Brandon Adams -610 vs. Sonny Duversonne +425
December 4 (DAZN 2PM ET/11AM PT)
Billie Joe Saunders -1850 vs. Martin Murray +1250
James Tennyson -1750 vs. Josh O’Reilly +1000
December 5 (PPV 9PM ET/6PM PT)
Errol Spence -485 vs. Danny Garcia +410
Sebastian Fundora -1000 vs. Jorge Cota +550
Josesito Lopez -455 vs. Francisco Santana +300
Today starts four consecutive days of televised boxing action. December 2 (ESPN+ 2PM ET/11AM PT) Jazza Dickens -115 vs. Ryan Walsh -105 Ricards Bolotniks +110 vs. Serge Michel -130 December…
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Unbeaten 6’6 super welterweight Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora faces Jorge Cota in a WBC super welterweight title eliminator this Saturday in PBC’s pay-per-view co-main event from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“Cota is Mexican warrior, so I expect him to come to fight and not be afraid to exchange,” said Fundora. “Luckily for the fans, we’re not afraid to exchange either. We’ll be ready for his aggression. I hope he brings his A-game, because I’m going to bring mine and give the fans a great performance.” Continue reading “Fundora: I’m here and I’m coming for it all”
Unbeaten 6’6 super welterweight Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora faces Jorge Cota in a WBC super welterweight title eliminator this Saturday in PBC’s pay-per-view co-main event from AT&T Stadium in…
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Junior middleweight contender Brandon Adams (21-3, 13 KOs) will now be put to the test against Sonny Duversonne (11-2-2, 8 KOs) in the eight-round main event of Ring City USA’s second fight card airing live from Thursday’s Wild Card Boxing Club on NBCSN.
Duversonne replaces Serhii Bohachuck (18-0, 18 KOs), who was forced to pull out of the fight after he joined the growing list of professional athletes who have tested positive for Covid-19. Bohachuck hopes to reschedule the matchup against Adams for early 2021. Continue reading “Covid KOs Bohachuck, Adams has new foe”
Junior middleweight contender Brandon Adams (21-3, 13 KOs) will now be put to the test against Sonny Duversonne (11-2-2, 8 KOs) in the eight-round main event of Ring City USA’s…
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Jazza Dickens 125.75 vs. Ryan Walsh 125
(Golden Contract featherweight final, WBO Euro title)
Ricards Bolotniks 174 vs. Serge Michel 174.75
(Golden Contract light heavyweight final, WBO Euro title
Daniel Egbunike 139.3 vs. Harlem Eubank 139.5
Adam Azim 140.5 vs. Ed Harrison 135.75
James McGivern 133.75 vs. Jordan Ellison 135.25
Fearghus Quinn 162 vs. Scott James 161
Venue: Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England
Promoter: MTK Global
TV: ESPN+, Sky Sports
Jazza Dickens 125.75 vs. Ryan Walsh 125 (Golden Contract featherweight final, WBO Euro title) Ricards Bolotniks 174 vs. Serge Michel 174.75 (Golden Contract light heavyweight final, WBO Euro title Daniel…
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Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield says he was confused when Mike Tyson chose to face Roy Jones Jr. and not him for his exhibition-bout comeback… then he watched their fight Saturday night.
“My side tried to make the fight happen and we got nothing but excuses,” said Holyfield. “Now I can see why he wanted a tune-up fight before thinking about fighting me.”
“The Real Deal,” says the idea of an exhibition bout was his. Still in supreme physical condition in his 50s, and training in the gym for months, Holyfield feels Tyson took a practice run Saturday night, but there is only one fight the world wants to see. Continue reading “Evander Holyfield calls out Mike Tyson”
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield says he was confused when Mike Tyson chose to face Roy Jones Jr. and not him for his exhibition-bout comeback… then…
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Billy Joe Saunders insists that he hasn’t overlooked four-time world title challenger Martin Murray as he prepares to put his WBO super middleweight crown on the line for the second time this Friday at The SSE Arena, Wembley, shown live on Sky Sports and DAZN.
Saunders (29-0, 14 KOs) was on the verge of securing a mega-fight with Mexican pound-for-pound icon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez earlier this year before the coronavirus pandemic turned the sporting world on its head. Continue reading “BJ Saunders: I haven’t overlooked Murray”
Billy Joe Saunders insists that he hasn’t overlooked four-time world title challenger Martin Murray as he prepares to put his WBO super middleweight crown on the line for the second…
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The heavyweight title fight between current World Boxing Association (WBA) champion Mahmoud Charr and the interim champion/mandatory challenger Trevor Bryan will have to be held by January 29th, 2021, according to a statement issued by the WBA Championships Committee, and signed by Carlos Chávez.
The pioneer organization requested Don King Promotions to send the contracts signed by both boxers as soon as possible with details on the fight venue and date. Should any or both fighters (Charr-Bryan) fail to sign the contract, he or they will lose their position as champion or/and mandatory challenger. Continue reading “WBA orders Charr-Bryan fight by Jan 29”
The heavyweight title fight between current World Boxing Association (WBA) champion Mahmoud Charr and the interim champion/mandatory challenger Trevor Bryan will have to be held by January 29th, 2021, according…
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Two MTK Global Golden Contract winners will be crowned this Wednesday, when the 10-round light heavyweight and featherweight finals are contested at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England.
In the main event, WBO European featherweight champion and former world title challenger Jazza Dickens will fight longtime British featherweight champion Ryan Walsh. The co-feature will see WBO European light heavyweight champion Ricards Bolotniks look to extend his winning streak to seven against 2016 German Olympian Serge Michel. Continue reading “Golden Contract Finals on Wednesday”
Two MTK Global Golden Contract winners will be crowned this Wednesday, when the 10-round light heavyweight and featherweight finals are contested at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England. In the…
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By Gabriel F. Cordero
WBC interim heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin is recovering well from Covid 19. The next step is to return to training and evaluate his performance. “Sascha” has undergone a comprehensive medical examination and we’ll soon know if his rematch with Dillian Whyte will take place at the end of January.
By Gabriel F. Cordero WBC interim heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin is recovering well from Covid 19. The next step is to return to training and evaluate his performance. “Sascha”…
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By Marco Bratusch
Today was a busy day at the EBU headquarters in Rome, in terms of bidding, as three fights had their respective deadlines expected at noon, local time.
Italy’s BBT Promotion earned the rights to stage the vacant European super-middleweight title between co-challengers Giovanni De Carolis (28-9-1, 13 KOs) and undefeated Leon Bauer (17-0-1, 9 KO). Promoter Davide Buccioni put in the envelope 28,600 Euro as the only bidder, a sum that leaves some questions on whether the 22-year-old German boxer would actually come to Italy in order to dispute the title.
Quite surprisingly, nobody bid on behalf of Callum Johnson (18-1, 13 KOs) for his long-awaited vacant European light-heavyweight title against co-challenger Igor Mikhalkin (23-2, 10 KOs), a former European champion from Russia. Continue reading “EBU Purse Bid Results”
By Marco Bratusch Today was a busy day at the EBU headquarters in Rome, in terms of bidding, as three fights had their respective deadlines expected at noon, local time.…
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By Jeff Zimmerman
In less than a week, unified welterweight champ Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (26-0, 21 KOs), makes his long-awaited return to the ring against two-division world champ Danny “Swift” Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs). Spence looked in outstanding shape and was lighting up the heavy bag with left handed hooks in his recent media workout promoting the big showdown that takes place this Saturday, December 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and shown live on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View.
But beating up a heavy bag that doesn’t hit back still makes many wonder how he will respond when Garcia lands one of his patented counter hooks to his chin for the first time. And not everyone is convinced that Spence will be the same fighter he once was after his devastating one car wreck just weeks after he unified the title against Shawn Porter at Staples Center in Los Angeles last September. Continue reading “Burley Brooks comments on Errol Spence”
Brooks on Errol Spence: “I can just tell EJ is hungry and determined to show that he’s still the top dog in the division” By Jeff Zimmerman In less than…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Fightnews.com® has been advised by IBF Public Relations Director, Jeanette Salazar, that IBF referee Lindsey Page Jr. has sadly passed away. “Unfortunately we have lost another member of the IBF family this year,” said Salazar. “Lindsey Page, Jr. passed away a couple of days ago. Lindsey was a well-known referee and judge, and an IBF member for many years. We are deeply saddened by his passing. At this time we do not have much information to share regarding services, etc.”
Lindsey started his career as referee in 1992 and worked a total of 226 bouts until 2017. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey and resided in Burlington, New Jersey. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Fightnews.com® has been advised by IBF Public Relations Director, Jeanette Salazar, that IBF referee Lindsey Page Jr. has sadly passed away. “Unfortunately we…
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Three-time world champion Lovemore Ndou takes readers of his recently published autobiography “Tough Love” on a journey through the hardship of his childhood in South Africa and bouts with Canelo Alvarez and Miguel Cotto and working as chief sparring partner to Floyd Mayweather and becoming a leading lawyer in Sydney, Australia. Continue reading “Lovemore Ndou releases autobiography”
Three-time world champion Lovemore Ndou takes readers of his recently published autobiography “Tough Love” on a journey through the hardship of his childhood in South Africa and bouts with Canelo…
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In boxing, the top-level television boxers generally garner the headlines and bigger purses. The casual fans are usually unaware of the realities, struggles, and lower purses of the average fighter who usually does not fight on television. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) president David Feldman a former professional boxer himself, launched the BKFC June 2, 2018. The events have featured a number of professional boxers since it began including former 2-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi and longtime contender Dat Nguyen. In this very short period of time, the interest level of some professional boxers to join has grown as has the viewership of the events by boxing fans. Continue reading “Boxers showing interest in bare knuckle fights”
In boxing, the top-level television boxers generally garner the headlines and bigger purses. The casual fans are usually unaware of the realities, struggles, and lower purses of the average fighter…
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After his KO loss to Joe Joyce, heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois spent the night in the hospital. According to the Daily Star, Dubois suffered a fractured orbital bone and also some nerve damage around the left eye. He’ll visit a specialist on Monday to see if surgery is necessary.
Dubois’ eye was swollen shut from repeated piledriver jabs from Olympic silver medalist Joyce. He finally took a knee in round ten and was counted out after Joyce connected with another jab.
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed. “Daniel Dubois will be back,” stated Warren. “He is still only 23 and has a huge and successful career ahead of him. He took a risk, and this time it didn’t come off. Full credit for fighting his heart out as long as he did with a fractured orbital bone and nerve damage around his eye.”
After his KO loss to Joe Joyce, heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois spent the night in the hospital. According to the Daily Star, Dubois suffered a fractured orbital bone and also…
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In an exhibition between ring legends, Mike Tyson, 54, and Roy Jones Jr., 51, entertained a PPV audience on Saturday night behind closed doors at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was eight two-minute rounds of aggressive sparring. Tyson appeared to be in better shape. He threw mostly body shots that made a loud cracking sound when they landed. Jones landed a few of his trademark pot shots, but also spent a lot of time holding.
According to WBC remote scoring by Christy Martin, Chad Dawson, and Vinny Paz, the bout was “a draw.” No scores were announced. We had Tyson winning easily. Some sportsbooks accepted betting on the fight.
UPDATE: WBC remote scoring was Chad Dawson 76-76, Christy Martin 79-73 for Tyson, Vinny Paz 80-76 for Jones. Christy got it right. The other two cards were embarrassing, especially Paz. He scored four rounds even and gave the other four to Jones!!
After the fight, Tyson said he planned to do more of these events.
In an exhibition between ring legends, Mike Tyson, 54, and Roy Jones Jr., 51, entertained a PPV audience on Saturday night behind closed doors at Staples Center in Los Angeles.…
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YouTube personality Jake Paul (2-0, 2 KOs) scored a vicious second round KO over 3-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson (0-1) in a cruiserweight clash on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles, no live audience. Paul dropped Robinson in round one. He knocked Robinson down again in round two. Robinson beat the count only to get dropped face first out cold. Time was 1:35.
Former two-time world champion Badou Jack (23-3-3, 13 KOs) brutally punished previously unbeaten Blake McKernan (13-1, 6 KOs) for eight rounds in a light heavyweight bout. The ex-champ pretty much teed off on the very tough McKernan the whole fight, but McKernan somehow went the full distance. Scores were 80-72 3x.
Unbeaten lightweight Jamaine Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over Sulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOs). A body shot dropped Segawa in round seven and Ortiz got the stop with his follow-up barrage. Time was 2:50. Ortiz claimed the vacant WBC USNBC silver belt. Another good action fight.
The featherweight clash between Irvin Gonzalez (14-3, 11 KOs) and Edward Vazquez (9-0, 1 KO) was rock’em sock’em robots for eight rounds. In the end, Vazquez won a split decision 77-75, 77-75, 75-77. What a war!
YouTube personality Jake Paul (2-0, 2 KOs) scored a vicious second round KO over 3-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson (0-1) in a cruiserweight clash on Saturday night at…
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