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.
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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:
Hopkins Weighs In For The Last Time
Joe "The Beast" Smith and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins both tipped the scales at 174 pounds ahead of their clash tomorrow night from The Forum and televised live on HBO starting at 10pm EST
Duhaupas Steps In To Face Povetkin
World of Boxing Promotions has announced that heavywieght Alexander Povetkin will now face WBC silver champ Johann Duhaupas in the main event Saturday at the Ekaterinburg Expo Center in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
Crawford Released On Appeal
WBC/WBO junior welterweight champ Terence “Bud” Crawford has been released from jail in Omaha, Nebraska whilst his appeal goes ahead.
Pascal Returns With A Win
Former world light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal scored a routine third round stoppage win over Ricardo Marcelo Ramallo on Friday night at the Cabaret Amphitheatre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada.
Ellis Scores ‘Speedy’ Win Over Gomez
Welterweight Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis scored an eye catching first round knockout win over Eddie “E-Boy” Gomez on Friday night at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Diaz And Vicente Return Home To Fight in Santo Domingo
World-ranked contenders, junior welterweight Felix Diaz and junior featherweight Yenifel Vicente, both promoted by DiBella Entertainment, return home to compete in separate bouts held today at the Maunoloa Night Club and Casino, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Mayweather Signs Rodriguez
Mayweather Promotions has added Saul Rodriguez, the baby faced fighter who’s already been making noise in the boxing industry, to their stable of fighters. A proven crowd pleaser, Rodriguez boats a flawless record of 20-0-1 with 15 KO’s and a 71 percent knockout rate.
Thorslund Faces Jorneac On January 21
Dina Thorslund will face Xenia Jorneac for the female WBC Youth Super Bantamweight Championship on January 21 at the Struer Energy Park in Denmark.
Warrington Signs Promotional Deal With Warren
Promoter Frank Warren has signed a long-term promotional deal with Leeds boxer Josh Warrington. The undefeated Featherweight prospect (24-0, 5 KOs) is confident he can secure a World title as he embarks on the next stage of his career with Warren.
Sugarhouse Casino In Philly To Highlight Young Stars
A press conference was held on Wednesday at Philadelphia’s Sugarhouse Casino for their upcoming show on Friday, 12/16, promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions.
Lara To Defend Title Against Foreman In Miami
junior middleweight world champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara will take on former world champion Yuri Foreman that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Spike on Friday, January 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami,Florida.
Bute Returns Against Alvarez on February 24
Lucian Bute will face WBC Silver light heavyweight champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez, Friday, February 24, in a 12-round light heavyweight bout at Vidéotron Centre of Québec City.
Usyk Vs Mchunu Scouting Report
This Saturday night undefeated WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Oleksandr Usyk will make his first defense against Thabiso "The Rock" Mchunu at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Freshmart Retains WBA Crown In Nakhon Ratchasima
WBA minimumweight champion Knockout CP Freshmart retained his title with a 12 round unanimous decision win over challenger Shin Ono on in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Wednesday.
Daws Injury Postpones Title Fight
Lenny Daws has been forced to postpone his European Super-Lightweight title challenge due to a back injury.
Barrera Looks For Redemption
On Friday night, 34-year old Cuban defector Sullivan Barrera will look for redemption against undefeated light heavyweight prospect Vyacheslav "Lion Heart" Shabranskyy for the WBC United States (USNBC) Light Heavyweight Title at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California and live on HBO Latino.