Boxing News

The World Boxing Association family regrets the death of Gonzalo Lopez Silvero, and sends its words of sympathy to his family and relatives and friends. Always loyal friend and ally of the WBA, Lopez Silvero was an example of communication, and sports narrator not only in his native Cuba, but …

Co-promoters Gary Shaw Productions and Savarese Promotions are happy to announce the 2015 debut of Light-Heavyweight Russian power puncher, Medzhidm “B-52” Bektemirov (14-0, 11 KOs). The undefeated slugger will face James Johnson (28-44-4, 17 KOs) in a six-round bout at the “Battle on the Mainland” card taking place at the …

A world-class doubleheader, featuring featherweight world champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs) defending his 126-pound title against exciting young star Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14 KOs) in the main event on Showtime Championship Boxing, will take place at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, on Saturday, March …

Luke Campbell MBE says he’s fighting to make his family proud on Saturday night at the Ice Arena in Hull, live on Sky Sports. The Olympic gold medal hero is back on the bill this weekend after initially pulling out through the ill health of his father, but said that …

Jo Jo Dan has told Kell Brook that the Englishman’s reign as IBF Welterweight title will end on March 28 at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on the ‘Unbreakable’ fight card live on Sky Sports. Mandatory number one challenger Dan travels to the Steel City as Brook’s first opponent for …

Tommy Coyle says he will beat Luke Campbell MBE in a huge summer showdown – providing he can see off Martin Gethin this Saturday night, March 7, at the Hull Ice Arena, live on Sky Sports. Coyle meets former British champion Gethin at the top of the bill, while Campbell …

The World Boxing Association Championships Committee has ordered the opening of the negotiation for the mandatory fight between its super middleweight champions, “super” world champion Andre Ward and Carl Froch, the “regular”world champion. Both parties have been duly notified and have 30 days to reach an agreement to fight in …

First day ticket sales for the April 18 showdown between former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse and “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov proved to be a smashing success as all ringside seats have sold out. The can’t-miss “Fight of the Year” candidate between Matthysse and Providnikov is expected to …

Sam Eggington says he will rip the WBC International Silver Welterweight title from Shayne ‘The Pain’ Singleton at the Ice Arena in Hull on March 7, live on Sky Sports, and then wants a big title fight in Birmingham on May 9. The Stourbridge talent meets the unbeaten champion in …

Luke Campbell MBE has decided to box on March 7 at the Ice Arena in Hull, live on Sky Sports. The Olympic gold medal hero pulled out of the show earlier in February due to the ill health of his father, who had been moved to Dove House Hospice after …

Tyson Fury’s chances of facing Wladimir Klitschko in the UK this summer have been handed a major boost with HBO Sports President, Ken Hershman, set to be in attendance for his fight this Saturday night. Fury, mandatory challenger for Klitschko’s WBO title, takes on the sturdy Christian Hammer this weekend …

American heavyweight Kevin Johnson claims time spent in the company of Tyson Fury will serve him well ahead of a proposed April 25 collision with Anthony Joshua – because Fury is considerably better than the former Olympic champion. Twenty-six-year-old Fury fights Christian Hammer this Saturday (February 28) at the O2 …