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With a majority decision. Japan’s Kazuto Ioka won his third championship, defeating Argentina’s Juan Carlos Reveco, who defended for the ninth time his World Boxing Association flyweight title on Wednesday. Both fighters engaged in an interesting exchange all through the fight, with the alternated control of the actions at all times. The Japanese took advantage…
James DeGale MBE will challenge Andre Dirrell for the vacant IBF Super Middleweight title at the Agganis Arena in Boston on May 23, live on Sky Sports. DeGale is aiming to make history on the east coast as the first British Olympic gold medal winner to win a World title, and the 29 year old…
Both contenders for the World Boxing Association vacant Lightweight interim title, Britian’s Derry Mathews and Canada’s Tony Luis, passed the weigh-in ceremony without problems in Liverpool, England. Mathews, the fourth rated contender, and and Luis, number nine, weighed 134 lb. They are only waiting for the opening bell of the fight taking place on Saturday…
Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions are pleased to announce the next highly anticipated battle for Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO’s), the reigning WBC Middleweight Champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes. On June 6, 2015, Cotto will defend his titles against former Two-Time…
Kevin Mitchell faces Jorge Linares for the WBC Lightweight title at The O2 in London on May 30, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Mitchell meets the Venezuelan for the famous green and gold strap on a huge night of boxing in London, with their clash one of three with World titles on the line…
Kell Brook has told Frankie Gavin to ‘be careful what you wish for’ as the Sheffield star defends his IBF Welterweight title on a huge bill at The O2 in London on May 30, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Brook defended his belt for the first time in spectacular fashion in his hometown on…
After impressively defeating Jo Jo Dan in Sheffield in March Kell Brook makes a quick return to the ring on Saturday 30 May to defend his IBF Welterweight title against Frankie Gavin at The O2 in London, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office. Brook v Gavin headlines a huge night of boxing that includes…
The Sports Emmy Award-winning series “All Access” returns to examine the life of Mexican superstar Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., as he prepares to make his Showtime Championship Boxing debut against dangerous brawler Andrzej Fonfara on Saturday, April 18, live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
Josh Warrington believes his hometown fans have a massive part to play on Saturday night as he faces Dennis Tubieron for the vacant WBC International Featherweight Championship in an official World title eliminator at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, live on Sky Sports. Warrington is aiming to continue his unstoppable rise to the top…
Light-Middleweight prospect Pauly Upton believes he’s on the fast track to title glory and he aims to underline potential when he makes his northern debut in Oldham on April 18. The oldest Upton sibling has only once boxed outside of London since turning professional in 2013 and feels a little northern exposure will help increase…
Gary Shaw Productions undefeated heavyweight contender, Bryant “By-By” Jennings (19-0, 10 KOs), is entering the final weeks of training camp in preparation for his upcoming battle with Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KOs). Jennings, who hails from Philadelphia, is looking to end Klitschko’s reign on the heavyweight division. Klitschko vs. Jennings, a 12-round bout for Wladimir’s…
Scott Quigg’s promoter Eddie Hearn has offered Carl Frampton £1.5million to face him at the Manchester Arena on July 18. The Bury star joined promoter Eddie Hearn in Matchroom Sport’s offices in Brentwood to confirm the offer live on Sky Sports News, which was sent to Frampton’s team earlier in the day. Unbeaten World champions…