The historic night of July 11 at Madison Square Garden won’t just be remembered for the trilogy between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano—it will also feature the highly anticipated defense of the undisputed super featherweight title by Alycia Baumgardner, who squares off against Spain’s Jennifer Miranda in the evening’s co-main event. Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs),…
On Friday, July 11, the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City will host a decisive chapter in the history of women’s boxing. Ireland’s Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) are set to collide for a third time, this time with the undisputed super lightweight crown on…
It was a night to remember at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, as Argentina’s Sergio Mauricio Gil made a bold statement on U.S. soil by capturing the NABA Silver welterweight title with a thunderous tenth-round knockout over American contender James Blake Franklin. Gil (20-1, 14 KOs) showcased grit, discipline, and a perfectly…
In one of the year’s most unexpected upsets, Georgiy Yunovidov (11-1, 7 KOs) shocked the boxing world Saturday night by stopping veteran Evgeny Romanov (19-2, 12 KOs) in the sixth round to claim the WBA interim bridgerweight world title at the DIVS Arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Yunovidov, 32, entered the bout as a clear underdog…
A major night of action unfolded on July 5 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, as three WBA-sanctioned title eliminators shaped the immediate future of the super bantamweight, super lightweight, and super welterweight divisions. The evening saw impressive victories by Muhammad Shekhov, Rubén Neri Muñoz, and Pavel Sosulin — each now positioned for a potential world title opportunity….
Russia’s Idris Adalaev (12-4, 7 KOs) turned in a disciplined, tactical performance to claim the vacant WBA Central Asia super lightweight title, handing Nigeria’s Tunde Segun Adeyemi (12-1-1, 8 KOs) the first defeat of his professional career in the main event held in Moscow. From the outset, the 27-year-old Adalaev implemented a precise game plan…
Santiago del Estero’s own Sergio Daniel Rosalez (10-5, 2 KOs) claimed his first regional championship in emphatic fashion on July 5, stopping hometown favorite Francisco Gopar (11-4-1, 1 KO) via third-round technical knockout to win the WBA Fedelatin Southern Cone super bantamweight title. The bout, held at the Pedro Ferré Gym in Corrientes, Argentina, was…
In a high-stakes all-British clash, seasoned southpaw Jack Catterall captured the WBA International welterweight title with a technical decision victory over Harlem Eubank at the AO Arena in Manchester. The bout was halted in the sixth round following a clash of heads that left both fighters bloodied and prompted referee Bob Williams to consult the…
The stakes will be high this Saturday, July 5, at the DIVS Arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia, as a critical WBA super lightweight title eliminator takes center stage. Unbeaten Russian contender Khariton Agrba (15-0, 9 KOs) will square off against Argentina’s hard-hitting Rubén Neri Muñoz (17-2, 13 KOs) in a pivotal step toward a shot at…
A couple of years ago, in a summary about the history of the middleweight division, we mentioned one of the brightest names in the category: Stanley Ketchel. He lived a stormy and tragic life that ended in murder — shot dead by a jealous husband at just 24 years old. This coming October 15 marks…
This Saturday, July 5, Russia’s Evgeny Romanov and Georgiy Yunovidov will square off for the WBA interim bridgerweight world title in the main event at the DIVS Arena in Ekaterinburg. Romanov (19-1, 12 KOs), 39, enters the ring as one of the most seasoned names in the Russian boxing circuit. Known for his orthodox stance,…
In one of the biggest upsets of the year, British veteran James “Jazza†Dickens (36-5, 15 KOs) handed Russian standout Albert Batyrgaziev (13-1, 8 KOs) his first professional loss with a stunning knockout victory to claim the WBA interim super featherweight world title. The bout headlined Wednesday night’s card at the Rixos Tersane in Istanbul,…