Burnett To Challenge Haskins For World Title
Ryan Burnett will challenge Lee Haskins for the IBF World Bantamweight title at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on June 10.
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Walsh Says Davis Fight Is Perfect Timing For him
Liam Walsh believes his long-awaited World Title shot against IBF Champion Gervonta Davis has come at the perfect time
Pulev And Johnson Weigh in
Kubrat Pulev (24-1, 13 KOs) and Kevin Johnson (30-7-1, 14 KOs) both weighed in today ahead of their WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship clash at the Arena Armeec in Sofia, Bulgaria, as did all the undercard fighters for tomorrow’s event.
Helenius Ready For Chisora Rematch
Robert Helenius looked in great shape as he met with the Finnish media today in Helsinki at an open training session ahead of his WBC Silver World Heavyweight title fight against Dereck Chisora on May 27 at the Hartwall Arena.
Tete Confirmed As WBO Bantamweight King
South Africa’s Zolani Tete was this evening confirmed as the new WBO Bantamweight Champion.
Broadway Boxing Returns On May 18
On Thursday, May 18, DiBella Entertainment’s popular Broadway Boxing series will make its long-awaited return to New York for the first time in almost a year with a special edition, one-time-only event, held at Brooklyn’s historic Paramount Theater at Long Island University.
Joshua Fully Prepared To Face Klitschko
Undefeated IBF heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua hosted a media conference call to give his thoughts on Saturday’s heavyweight blockbuster between himself and former long-time heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko at a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London,England.
Koota Confirmed For Helenius/Chisora Undercard
Finnish featherweight Matti Koota has been confirmed for the undercard of the WBC Silver World Heavyweight Championship clash between Robert Helenius and Dereck Chisora on May 27 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki.
Davis Promises To ‘whip’ Walsh’s ‘Ass’
With less than four weeks until the IBF Super-Featherweight Title fight between Gervonta Davis and challenger Liam Walsh, the tension is beginning to build.
Martin Returns With A Win Tunica
Former IBF heavyweight champ Charles Martin returned to the ring on Tuesday to score a second round win over journeyman Byron Polley at the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
Wilder Talks Joshua vs. Klitschko Matchup
By Marc Livitz: On Saturday afternoon in London, a crowd of over 90,000 spectators will fill historic Wembley Stadium to witness their hometown hero, Anthony Joshua take on a longtime and well known occupant who was once atop the the heavyweight ranks.
Cordina To Open Wembley Blockbuster Fight Night
Joe Cordina will open the blockbuster show at Wembley Stadium in London,England on Saturday night
Klitschko Happy To Be The Underdog Against Joshua
Despite being aged 41 Wladimir Klitschko still has the motivation to succeed and is happy to be the underdog when he challenges IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in front of 90,000 people at Wembley Staduim in London, England on Saturday night.
Tyson Fury Hopes To Return In July
Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Tyson Fury is targeting a sensational July ring return.
Pulev And Johnson Come face To Face
Kubrat Pulev (24-1, 13 KOs) and Kevin Johnson (30-7-1, 14 KOs) came face-to-face at a press conference today at the Hotel Marinela in Sofia ahead of their WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight title clash on Friday night at the Arena Armeec.
Smith Defeats Filipino in AC Brawl
J. R. Jowett reporting from ringside: With numerous small promotions keeping the NY to DC corridor thriving, North Jersey’s Vito Mielnicki (GH3 Prom’ns) teamed with “Doc” Nowicki & Dave Price (D&D Prom’ns) on Saturday.
Quigg Vs Simion Is A IBF Eliminator
Scott Quigg’s showdown with Viorel Simion has been ordered as an IBF World Featherweight eliminator on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium
Tapales Repeats Win Over Omori in Slugfest
Marlon Tapales may have lost his WBO bantamweight title to the scales after having to drop a reported ten pounds in the final days of preparation, but he and Shohei Omori put on a heated performance. Tapales, running on fumes from the start, fought with a look of desperation as if unaware how far his gas tank could take him.
Ioka Defends Title; Sitthiprasert Goes Distance
By Derek Bonnett Kazuto Ioka placed his WBA flyweight title on the line at EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan against Noknoi Sitthiprasert in a twelve round contest. Ioka, nephew of the great Hiroki Ioka, set a workman-like pace moving his shots to the body and head of his challenger. What started as taps to the body with a jab evolved into Ioka’s preferred combo of a sinking hook to the body followed by an uppercut through the guard of the Thai-boxer.
Ramirez Out-Points Bursak To Retain Title
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez won a 12 round uninspiring 12 round decision over Max Bursak at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday.