Irishman Gary Hyde, the manager of unified super bantamweight world champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs), has accepted in principal the offer made by Egis Klimas, manager of WBO featherweight champion Vasyl “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko (4-1, 2 KOs), for a super fight. Rigondeaux is the reigning WBA Super and …
Read More »Hughie Fury Battles Brazilian Veteran George Arias July 25
Unbeaten heavyweight star Hughie Lewis Fury battles veteran George Arias on July 25 at Derby Arena and aims to become the first man to stop the notoriously durable Brazilian for some ten years. Fury and Arias meet over a scheduled ten rounds and Fury, unbeaten in 15 professional fights, knows …
Read More »Team Fury Frustrated As No One Willing To Face Hughie
By Peter Fury: We’re in the south of France, we’ve got excellent facilities and the weather is perfect. It’s 35-degrees [95 F] every day. What more could anyone ask for? We’re on top of a mountain, living by an old monastery, and it’s a struggle just getting up the steep …
Read More »Rejuvenated Robinson Excited About Upcoming Sharpe Fight
Bolsover’s Jamie Robinson aims to make it three wins in a row on July 25 in Derby and believes familiarity will be the key to defeating Loughborough’s Sam Sharpe over four rounds. Robinson, known as the ‘Ginger Rocket’, used to train alongside Sharpe at the Shinfield’s Gym in Somercotes and …
Read More »Philly Prospect “Super O” Douglas Eyeing De Alba Showdown
Undefeated Jr. Lightweight Omar “Super O” Douglas has been climbing the prospect ladder since he turned professional in 2011. He has taken the route that most prospects take and now he is looking for a win that will take him to the next level. He will be facing rising Reading, …
Read More »Gill Looking To Thrill Derby Fans Before English Title Clash
Featherweight Jordan Gill is on the cusp of fighting for his first professional title, but must first stay focused and switched on – and keep his unbeaten record intact – when he fights over six rounds on July 25 at Derby Arena. The talented 21-year-old, who last week celebrated his …
Read More »Klitschko vs. Fury Showdown Set For October 24 In Germany
One hour before the end of the period to negotiate the mandatory Heavyweight fight between the WBA Super and unified WBA, WBO, IBF, champion Wladimir Klitschko and the official challenger Tyson Fury, the two parties reached an agreement thus the Purse Bid was not necessary. Both parties agreed to fight …
Read More »Two WBA Mandatories Ordered For Chagaev vs. Pianeta Winner
This Saturday July 11, WBA Heavyweight Champion Ruslan Chagaev will defend his title against Francesco Pianeta. The winner will not have a lot of time to enjoy his victory. The WBA has ordered two mandatories for the old or new Champion after exceptionally allowing Chagaev a voluntary defense one year …
Read More »Edmund Gerber vs. Lubos Suda July 11 In Magdeburg
Heavyweight contender Edmund Gerber knocked out three sparring partners while preparing for his planned WBC Silver International title defense scheduled for this Saturday, July 11 at Getec-Arena in Magdeburg, Germany. The hard hitting German returns to the ring after being sidelined for more than one year due to an injury. …
Read More »Promoter Golden Gloves Signs Three Hot Prospects
African boxing powerhouse Golden Gloves has signed promotional deals with three exciting young international prospects – Gary Sweeney of Ireland, Roman Zhailauov of Kazakhstan and Otabek Ibragimov of Uzbekistan. Rodney Berman, who recently propelled the UK’s Martin Murray to a championship shot against Golovkin, explained the rationale behind his company’s …
Read More »Mexican Campaigner Marcos Reyes Next Up For Chavez Jr
One of the most recognizable names in boxing, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) will attempt to get back on the winning track when he meets Mexico’s Marcos “Dorado” Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs) live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 18, from the Don …
Read More »“Leighthal” Leigh Wood Eyes British Feather Title Shot
Nottingham’s Leigh Wood is eyeing a move up to featherweight in the near future, with sights set on winning a British title, but is first looking to put on a dazzling display on July 25 at Derby Arena. The all-action 26-year-old is considered one of the dangermen of the super-bantamweight …
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