Butler Faces Kokietgym In Title Eliminator
Paul Butler will face Thailand’s Petchbarngborn Kokietgym in a showdown that should Butler win will guarantee him the mandatory position with the WBO.
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Joshua Signs Showtime Deal
Showtime Sports and Matchroom Boxing announced on Wednesday a multi-fight licensing agreement for Showtime Networks Inc., to be the exclusive U.S. television partner of undefeated heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
BELLEW: MY EVERTON DREAM COMES TRUE ON MAY 29
Tony Bellew has vowed to turn his dreams into reality when he takes on Ilunga Makabu for the vacant WBC World Cruiserweight title at Goodison Park – the home of his beloved Everton FC – on Sunday May 29, live on Sky Sports.
Pulev And Chisora Nearly Come To Blows In Hamburg
Kubrat Pulev and Dereck Chisora almost came to blows at today’s final pre-fight press conference ahead of their European Heavyweight title fight and IBF World title eliminator on Saturday night at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
Joshua Could Defend Title In China
According to promoter Barry Hearn, Anthony Joshua could defend his IBF heavyweight title at the famous Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing, China.
Morrison Lands Title Shot In Manchester
Marcus Morrison will fight for his first pro title on Saturday night as he faces Jefferson Luiz De Souza for the vacant WBC International Middleweight crown at the Manchester Arena in the north of England.
Briggs To Face Dimitrenko On May 21
Hayemaker Promotions today confirmed that former WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs will face 6’7-inch giant and former European Heavyweight Champion, Alexander Dimitrenko at Haye Day on May 21 at the O2, London.
BELLEW: MY EVERTON DREAM COMES TRUE ON MAY 29
Tony Bellew has vowed to turn his dreams into reality when he takes on Ilunga Makabu for the vacant WBC World Cruiserweight title at Goodison Park – the home of his beloved Everton FC – on Sunday May 29, live on Sky Sports.
Berto Exacts Revenge, KO’s Ortiz In Four
By Marc Livitz. Five years ago, Victor Ortiz knocked out Andre Berto as Floyd Mayweather, Jr. admired the action at ringside. The entertaining win meant a Las Vegas showdown with Floyd later that year as Berto went in a different direction. Saturday night at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California, Berto turned back the clock and turned the tables on "Vicious" Victor with a convincing fourth round knockout win in.
Fury Score Tko Win Over Kassi/Walsh Retains British Crown
RYAN WALSH TKO5 (2:34) VS. JAMES TENNYSON The British Featherweight Championship 12 X 3 Minute Rounds at 126lbs Ryan Walsh emphatically defended his British Featherweight title against Belfast’s James Tennyson at Stratford’s Copper Box Arena. Walsh, 29, put his opponent down with two solid body shots in the fifth round before the referee waved off the contest at 2 minutes 34 seconds.
Jack And DeGale Set For Super Middleweight Unification Clash
Badou Jack retained his WBC Super Middleweight title in a controversial draw against Lucian Bute Saturday, setting up a fall unification clash with IBF champion James DeGale, who successfully defended his IBF crown against Rogelio Medina at the DC Armory in Washnigton, D.C.
WBF Titles Claimed In Germany, Philippines & Uganda
Germany, Philippines and Uganda set the scene for WBF championship bouts on Saturday, April 30, as boxing fans witnessed the crowning of two new Intercontinental champions and two new International titlist.
Video: Mayweather Jr Could Fight again But It Cost $100 Million
Former undefeated pound for pound Floyd Mayweather spoke to Showtime’s Jin Gray about retirement and the state of boxing . Mayweather Jr also revealed he would only fight again if he was paid around $100 million.
Full Report: Dirrells Victorious In AC
By Jeff Jowett at ringside: The Dirrell Brothers headlined a Marshall Kauffman card at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal with opposing performances. Anthony Dirrell, 168 3/4, Flint, MI, made quick work of Caleb Truax, 168 1/2, Osseo, MN, in a scheduled 10, and showed a flashy pair of hands doing it.
Dunn Ko’s Sherrington On 3
Undefeated Super Middleweight Zac Dunn Melbourne, AU), successfully defended the WBC International Silver Super Middleweight championship with a spectacular third round KO over veteran Les Sherrington at The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia.
Undercard Results From London
All the undercard results from Saturday night’s fight card at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Magomedov Takes On Hernandez
Fresh off of its wildly successful inaugural event, "Knockout Night at the D" returns Saturday night, May 21, with the second event of its 2016 series, as undefeated middleweight Arif Magomedov takes on Andrew "Hurricane" Hernandez in the 10-round main event, airing at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Bellew Lands World Title Shot At Gooodison Park
Tony Bellew has landed his dream World title night at the home of Everton Football Club as he takes on Ilunga Makubu for the vacant WBC Cruiserweight strap at Goodison Park on Sunday May 29
Fury And Kassi Weigh In
At today’s official weigh-in at Stratford’s Copper Box Arena in London, unbeaten Heavyweight prospect Hughie Fury and New Orleans-based opponent Fred Kassi both hit the weight on the scales ahead of their Vacant WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight title showdown.
Weights From Washington D.C
All The boxers Weighed Friday ahead of their Super middleweight unification bouta on Saturday at the DC Armory In Washington, D.C.