Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has promised to put in a ‘vintage performance’ when he defends his WBA welterweight title against outspoken American opponent Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
All the boxers taking part on the Matchroom Sport promoted card at the O2 in London on February 2, took part in a press conference at Glaziers Hall at London Bridge on Monday.
Terence “Bud” Crawford will put his WBO Welterweight title on the line against former unified 140-pound champion Amir “King” Khan, on Saturday, April 20. Details on how fans will be able to access the pay-per-view event will be announced at a later date.
Dmitry Bivol and World of Boxing have signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing USA and the Russian will defend his WBA Light-Heavyweight title against Joe Smith Jr in March.
Former IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby will make his big return to the ring on Saturday 23rd February at The O2, London, on the blockbuster James DeGale-Chris Eubank Jr. show.
IBF super middleweight champ Jose Uzcategui and challenger Caleb Plant made weight Saturday, 24 hours prior to their title clash at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
J Doheny will make the first defense of his IBF Super-Bantamweight title against Ryohei Takahashi at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York on Friday January 18.
By Marc Livitz: Devin “The Dream” Haney put on a fine display over ten one-sided rounds as he coasted past Xolisani Ndongeni by way of unanimous decision in a lightweight contest at the StageWorks Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
By Marc Livitz: Frank “The Freedom Fighter” Sanchez may have needed more time than what usually elapses across two rounds to knock out Willie Jake, yet he made up for lost minutes after an equipment mishap halted the action in a very short heavyweight contest.
Devin Haney, 21-0-(13) “I want those top guys. Now they really can’t deny me. I’ve been saying this for a long time but now, I’m a contender.” “He’s a great…
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, and former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner hosted media days in Los Angeles Wednesday as they near their world title clash on Saturday, January 19 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Former two-division world champion Badou Jack hosted a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas Thursday as he prepares to take on unbeaten top contender Marcus Browne for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title Saturday, January 19 on the Pacquiao vs. Broner ppv event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
John Docherty is determined to emulate gym mate and compatriot Ricky Burns by winning a World title of his own one day.
The bad blood between James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr. meant that the bitter rivals had to be kept well apart to film their ITV Box Office promotional video at the Pinewood studios this week.
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Unbeaten featherweight prospect Ruben Villa takes the next step in his fledgling career this Friday in a co-featured televised bout at the StageWorks of Louisiana in the southern U.S. city of Shreveport.
IBF super middleweight champion Jose Uzcategui’s new year’s resolution is to unify the 168LBS titles. The 28 year-old from Venezuela defends his title against unbeaten contender Caleb Plant on January 13 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles and is focused on bringing all the titles back to his homeland.
Sam Maxwell is now into double digits as a professional super lightweight and believes he has served his time on the learning curve.
Craig Richards is desperate to get one over on Jake Ball when the Light-Heavyweight rivals clash for the WBA Continental title in next month’s rearranged grudge fight.
Liam Smith has signed a three-fight promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing.