The buildup to one of the greatest matchups of 2011 started with a press conference that did not disappoint. Both Pascal and Hopkins made their cases and both spoke about being more aggressive this time around; the press conference ended with both fighters pushing and screaming at each other. It’s a promising start! Adrian Diaconu…
After the World Boxing Council ordered an immediate rematch between Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson was forced to step aside and wait for the opportunity to regain his WBC Light Heavyweight title. However, the opportunity arose for Dawson to face Diaconu on the undercard of the Pascal vs. Hopkins II bout. The only…
The much anticipated rematch between WBC/IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins is set to take place at Montreal’s Bell Centre on May 21st. Their first encounter ended in a majority draw in Quebec City back on December 18th. Both fighters have a tremendous following in Montreal, and the Bell Centre is certainly…
The World Boxing Council has approved Saul Alvarez vs. Matthew Hatton for the vacant WBC super welterweight world title after having received a two/thirds vote of the WBC Board of Governors. Hatton, 41-4-2, 16 KOs, of Manchester, England, has been welterweight champion of the BBBofC Central Area (British Boxing Board of Control) and has made…
A Purse Bid was held today at WBC Headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico for the right to promote a WBC Light Heavyweight Silver Championship title bout between former WBC 175 lb champion Adrian “The Shark†Diaconu (27-2-0, 15 KO) from Romania/Canada and Chris “Hard Hittin’†Henry (25-2-0, 20 KO) from Houston, Texas. It is with…
WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán said that the WBC World Diamond Belt will be in dispute during the rematch fight between the WBC light heavyweight world champion Jean Pascal of Canada and WBC Emeritus Champion Bernard Hopkins of the USA, as it could not be presented to either of the champions after their sensational first…
He is boxing’s ageless wonder. His accomplishments and legacy are timeless. Yet Bernard Hopkins still celebrates his birthday like everyone else and Golden Boy Promotions would like to wish “The Executioner” a very Happy Birthday when he celebrates his 46th (January 15).
Following the outcry over the controversial December 18 draw between Jean Pascal and Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins on in Quebec City, Canada, the WBC Board of Governors has voted in favor of ordering an immediate rematch between the two for the WBC Light Heavyweight Championship.
From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán: World Boxing Council Best Of 2010 Fighter of the Year: Sergio “Maravilla†Martinez: He won the WBC middleweight world title by defeating Kelly Pavlik and dramatically knocked out Paul Williams in his first title defense. Two great fights in the year.
Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will be under new stewardship when he begins preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head trainer. Steward has trained 41 world champion fighters, including Tommy…
Emergence as boxing’s next superstar is imminent now that light heavyweight contender, Ismayl “The Black Russian” Sillakh (14-0, 12 KOs) is scheduled to face fellow new contender Yordanis Despaigne (8-0, 4 KOs) in a March 4 main event on ESPN2. This fight features two of the only three undefeated fighters currently ranked in the top…
Undefeated Irish/British heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury was very pleased with his performance against Zack Page this past Saturday night at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec. Fury posted a shutout eight round unanimous decision over Page on the undercard to the Jean Pascal/Bernard Hopkins light heavyweight world title bout in front of a sold…