Headlining a huge show tonight at Family Arena in the St. Louis suburb of St. Charles, MO is the IBF light heavyweight title defense by reigning champion Tavoris Cloud against challenger Yusaf Mack. After winning his first 18 contests inside the distance, Cloud earned an IBF title eliminator ex-WBO titlist …
Read More »Mendy Gets IBF Title Shot Against Bute In Romania
Long-time super middleweight contender, Jean-Paul Mendy will finally get his crack at a world championship when he takes on defending IBF super middleweight champion, Lucian Bute on July 9th at the Romexpo Dome in Bute’s home country of Romania. “I am pleased that Jean-Paul Mendy finally has his world title …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Robert Stieglitz vs. Khoren Gevor Tonight In Germany
WBO super middle champ Robert Stieglitz defends against challenger Khoren Gevor this evening at Bordelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany. Stieglitz, 39-2 (23), has won eight straight appearances since losing an IBF title eliminator to Librado Andrade in 2008, but this could be the Russian’s hardest defense yet as the 29 year …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee For IBF Title
One of the world’s top super middleweights is in action on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Montreal, as Lucian Bute puts his IBF crown on the block against Irishman Brian Magee at the Bell Centre. Bute, 27-0 (22), has held the title for over three years since stopping Alejandro …
Read More »Boxing In Minneapolis: Griffin vs. Mack In IBF Eliminator January 7
USBA Light Heavyweight titlist Otis “Triple OG” Griffin and Yusaf Mack will battle it out to become IBF champion Tavoris Cloud’s mandatory challenger when they meet Friday, January 7 in the main event of “New Year’s Bash” from the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis. Griffin, who won Oscar De La …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Showtime Signs IBF Champion Lucian Bute
Showtime Networks Inc. announced today that undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute, one of the most talented pound-for-pound and popular fighters of this era, has signed a multi-fight agreement with the premium television network. The announcement was made by Ken Hershman, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Showtime …
Read More »European Boxing News: Stieglitz, Miranda, Menzer, Zaveck, Ragosina
By Per Ake Persson It´s official: WBO super middle champ Robert Stieglitz defends the title January 9 at the Boerdeland Hall in Magdeburg, Germany, against Edison Miranda. It´s a tought first defence for Robert and an exciting matchup between two fighters who promised a lot early on, came close but …
Read More »KZ Boxing: Mitchell In, Berrio Out Against Shumenov
Former two-time super middleweight world champion Byron “Slama from Bama” Mitchell has replaced Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, who was unable to leave Colombia with visa issues, as light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov’s opponent on Saturday night. The pair meet in the main event on an all-star card, outdoors at Khadkimukan Stadium …
Read More »Former Boxing Champ Corley Chasing One More Title Fight
Former WBO light welterweight titlist DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley is traveling halfway around the planet in hopes of keeping alive his dream of becoming world champion once again. Corley, fighting out of Washington D.C., faces former Brazilian lightweight champion Sidney Siqueira, 12-3-1 (7), in an eight round bout May 9 …
Read More »KZ Event Boxing: Shumenov Targets WBO Champion Erdei
Light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov, arguably the most ambitious fighter in the world, has targeted WBO champion Zsolt “Firebird” Erdei after his May 9 IBA title fight against former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio, outdoors at Khadjimukan Stadium in Shumenov’s hometown of Chimkent, Kazakhstan.
Read More »KZ Event Boxing: Roman Karmazin Added To May 9 Fight Card
Russian middleweight Roman “Made In Hell” Karmazin will fight at home in Asia for the first time in seven years, May 9, on a show presented by KZ Event Productions, Inc., outdoors at Khadjimukan Stadium in Chimkent, Kazakhstan. World-rated light heavyweight contender Beibut Shumenov headlines the star-studded show in his …
Read More »KZ Boxing: Shumenov vs. Berrio May 9 In Kazakhstan
Two of the most exciting fighters in boxing will battle on May 9 when world-rated light heavyweight contender Beibut Shumenov takes on former IBF super middleweight champion Alejandro “Naco” Berrio.
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