Joshua Reveals Fury Sparring Session
IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed he once sparred with fellow world champion Tyson Fury and that Fury predicted that he would one day become a world champion.
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Eubank Jr Signs Promotional Deal With Matchroom Sport
Chris Eubank Jr has signed a new promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will box at The O2 on June 25.
Stalker To Face Bento For Vacant Title In Liverpool
Liverpool Lightweight ace Tom Stalker will take on Portugal’s Antonio Joao Bento for the Vacant WBO European Lightweight Championship on the action-packed Liverpool Echo Arena show on June 4.
Selby Says Warrington Is Running Scared Of Him
IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has accused his British rival Josh Warrington of “running scared” after the Leeds fighter pulled out of talks for a huge domestic showdown this summer.
Lara, Martirosyan, Charlo, Trout, Media Conference Call Transcript
Erislandy Lara, Vanes Martirosyan, Jermall Charlo and Austin Trout, Took part in a Media Conference Call Monday to discuss their respective fights at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night.
Nielsen Injury Postpones Nordic Fight Night
The Nordic Fight Night on May 28 at the Arena Midt in Kjellerup has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Patrick Nielsen , who was set to face Denis Douglin for the WBO Intercontinental Super Middleweight title.
CALLUM SMITH BACK AT GOODISON PARK
Callum Smith is back in action at Goodison Park in Liverpool on May 29, live on Sky Sports. The Super-Middleweight sensation landed the mandatory position in the WBC with a thrilling first round KO win over European champion Hadillah Mohoumadi at the Echo Arena on April 2.
TYSON FURY STATEMENT
Tyson Fury, the Heavyweight Champion of the World, was interviewed last week by a video media outlet known as SportsView London. During the interview, Mr Fury made comments that have been viewed by some as offensive.
Wilder Vs Povetkin Poatponed
The World Boxing Council is diligently addressing the positive test result from the Clean Boxing Program for mandatory heavyweight challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Deontay Wilder Statement Regarding Alexander Povetkin
In the wake of the news on Friday that Alexander Povetkin tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder and his representatives have been made aware of the WBC’s decision on Sunday that the fight will not occur in Moscow on May 21.
Haskins Retains IBF Crown In Cardiff
IBF bantamweight champion Lee Haskins, from Bristol, England retained his title for the first at the Ice Arena in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday night with a clear and unanimous 12 round points win over Mexican challenger Ivan Morales.
Douglas And Reeves Win Big In Baltimore
By J.R. Jowett reporting from ringside: Hopscotching promoter Thaddeus Shaw (Shawstyle Prom’ns) landed in Lutherville Timonium, just north of Baltimore in Baltimore County.
Ruiz Destroys Austin In 4
Heavyweight prospect Andy Ruiz went 27-0-(18), Saturday night with an impressive fourth round tko win over former world title challenger Ray “The Rainman” Austin, 29-7-4-(18),at the Sportsman’s Lodge in Studio City, California.
Periban Edges Out Rafael In Mexico City
Former world title challenger Marco Antonio “Quetzalcoatl” Periban won a tough eight round majority decision in a light heavyweight bout over the previously unbeaten German “Hombre Lobo” Rafael at the Arena Coliseo in Mexico City on Saturday.
Carlos Diaz Ramiez outpoints Roberto Marroquin in Mexico.
By Raphael Baker: Undefeated Super featherweight Carlos Diaz Ramirez 19-0-10KO’s from faced Roberto Marroquin 25-3-1-18KO’s in Reynona Mexico on Saturday night. This fight was supposed to be the hardest test of Diaz Ramirez career on paper, but the Diaz team believed Marroquin was just another name he could add to his unblemished record.
Undercard Results From Bolton
Vijender Singh continued his march towards a huge homecoming fight in India with another explosive knockout win over Poland’s Anderzej Soldra in Bolton,England On Friday.
Catterall Defeats Hughes/Blackledge Stops Tetteh In 5
Jack Catterall comprehensively outpointed Malmesbury’s Joe Hughes to retain his WBO Intercontinental junior welterweight title and earn himself a shot at the British title in Bolton on Friday night.
VADA Reports Adverse Sample Result From Alexander Povetkin
On May 13 the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association reported to the WBC that results of an anti-doping test sample by Alexander Povetkin collected on April 27, 2016 showed an adverse result for the banned substance Meldonium.
Fonfara Takes On ‘The Irish Bomber’ In Chicago
Andrzej Fonfara will enter the ring against New Yorker Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith Jr. on Saturday, June 18 in a 10-round primetime battle that headlines Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC from UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
New Promoter Vows To Revive Philly Boxing
They come and they go, but there’s always Russell Peltz & Joe hand. Otherwise, Philadelphia boxing waxes and wanes on the strength of challengers. Hard Hitting Promotions run their second show tonight, May 14, at the closest thing to a new Blue Horizon, Sheet Metal Workers Hall, an accommodating little venue at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd.