Weights From Tokyo
All four fighters involved in the two WBA world title fights at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, made weight Friday.
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Skoglund Disappointed By EBU’s Decision
Erik Skoglund has been left bitterly disappointed following the European Boxing Union’s (EBU) decision to reverse their ruling and allow current light heavyweight champion Robert Stieglitz a voluntary defence of his title
Yigit vs Daws Rescheduled For Feb 11
Promoter Mick Hennessy has confirmed that the rescheduled date for Lenny Daws’ challenge for the European Super-Lightweight title will be Saturday 11th February 2017 at the Westcroft Leisure Centre, Carshalton
Wilder Defends His Title Against Wawrzyk
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder will defend his title in his home state for the fourth time, as he faces once-beaten challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, February 25, from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
The ‘Tornado’ Wipes Out Morales
Former WBA interim super flyweight champ David “Tornado” Sanchez scored a second round knockout win over Alejandro “Terrible” Morales at the Arena Solidaridad in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico on Friday night.
Rudenko Scores Shutout Win Over Bergman
On Saturday night at the Olympic Football Stadium of Kiev, Ukraine, Andriy Rudenko out-pointed American Jason Bergman over 10 rounds to retain his WBC International Silver heavyweight title .
Beterbiev Destroys Prieto In 1
Unbeaten light heavywieght prospect Artur Beterbiev took out Isidro Ranoni Prieto in less than a round title on Friday night at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
Lundy Returns On December 30
A lot of people think “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy is a little crazy, including his doctor, especially after Lundy returned to the gym to start hitting the heavy bag just three weeks removed from major knee surgery.
Lopez Vs Roman Set For Atlantic City On Jan 30
Undefeated, WBA No. 3-ranked super bantamweight Adam Lopez will face the WBA’s No. 4-ranked Danny Roman in the 10-round main event of a Showtime televised quadrupleheader on Friday, Jan. 20, from Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino.
Wilder Vs Wawrzyk In The Works
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is reportedly set to defend his title against Poland’s Andrzej Wawrzyk at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama,USA on February 25.
Khattab Takes On The ‘The Dane Slayer’
Abdul Khattab will face ‘The Dane Slayer’ Arman Torosyan on January 21 at the Struer Energi Park in Denmark.
Get To Know Badou Jack
Super middleweight world champion Badou Jack has endured a long road on the way to his super middleweight unification showdown against IBF champ James DeGale taking place Saturday, January 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Nielsen To Face Colombian Puncher
An opponent has been confirmed for Patrick Nielsen’s ring return on January 21 at the Struer Energi Park. The Danish super middleweight star will take on the big punching Columbian southpaw Beibi Berrocal.
Povetkin Ko’s Late Sub Duhaupas In 6
Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin knocked out late replacement Johann “Reptile” Duhaupas at the Ekaterinburg Expo Center in Ekaterinburg, Russia on Saturday.
Full Report: Lebron Rebounds With Philly Win
By J.R. Jowett reporting from ringside: Despite a lurking snow threat on 12/16/16, intrepid promoters Manny Rivera and Will Ruiz (Hard Hitting Prom’ns) again filled the circa 800-seat Sugarhouse Casino ballroom in Philadelphia
Wahlström Scores Big Win, Tatli Dominates, Lancia Proposes
By Mikko Salo, ringside: The ALL IN Fight Night card in Helsinki´s Hartwall Areena featured the four biggest names in Finnish boxing. Edis Tatli and Eva Wahlström did not disappoint, scoring victories over game opponents.
King Wants Stiverne Installed As WBC Champion
In the aftermath of Saturday’s news that the WBC Interim heavyweight title fight in Russia between former heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne and top-ranked Alexander Povetkin had been cancelled because Povetkin tested positive for drugs again, Hall of Fame promoter Don “Only In America” King offered a simple solution:
The Executioner’s Swan Song
By Derek Bonnett Many people wanted to believe. Bernard Hopkins had turned back the clock so many times in his illustrious career, that even at the age of fifty-one and nearly two years of ring inactivity, fans wanted to think that Joe Smith Jr. would be easily dissected and defeated to complete the final chapter of one of boxing’s greatest storylines ever. Hopkins turned back the clock for fans by ditching his silly "Alien" moniker and resuming his role as boxing’s "Executioner",
Palicte Edges Out Cantu In Vegas
Saturday’s final round of the 2016 "Knockout Night at the D" series ended in typical style as "Mighty" Aston Palicte won a 10-round split decision over previously undefeated "Lil’" Oscar Cantu in a terrific super flyweight match from start to finish inside the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center indoor facility.
Cermano Retains WBA Title In Hangzhou
Nehomar Cermeno retained his WBA super bantamweight title defeating local prospect Xiaojun Qiu by 12 round unanimous decision Saturday in Hangzhou, China.