Former world light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17 KOs) risks his No. 1 ranking this Saturday night against Argentinian invader Roberto “The Beast” Bolonti (35-3, 24 KOs) in the 10-round main event on a pay-per-view card, presented by Interbox, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. Bolonti was originally …
Read More »Solis vs. Thompson II Rescheduled For January 24
The heavyweight rematch between Cuban Olympic gold medalist Odlanier Solis and US ring veteran Tony Thompson is scheduled for January 24 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Promoter Ahmet Oner announced the new date today after the fight had to be postponed twice after Solis suffered an ankle injury in training.
Read More »GYM Boxing Signs Top Canadian Amateur Custio Clayton
The best amateur boxer in Canada for more than five years, Custio Clayton, has signed a long-term agreement with Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. (GYM). The leader of the Canadian National Team in recent years, Clayton captured six national titles. He represented Canada at many international tournaments including the 2010 Commonwealth …
Read More »Sky Sports To Televise Khan vs. Alexander In UK
Sky Sports has secured the rights to show Amir Khan’s pivotal fight with Devon Alexander exclusively live from the MGM Grand in December. Khan tops the bill in Las Vegas as he goes head-to-head with Alexander on Saturday 13 December, live on Sky Sports 1, with the winner set to …
Read More »Fury Claims Klitschko Avoidance After Chisora Rematch
Charismatic heavyweight Tyson Fury has claimed that Wladimir Klitschko will avoid fighting him should he overcome Dereck Chisora in their world title eliminator this weekend. The Manchester banger steps into the ring with Chisora this Saturday night at a sold out ExCel London and has claimed that heavyweight kingpin Klitschko …
Read More »“Big Daddy” Browne Issues Heavyweight Hit List
Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne believes he’ll be lean and mean as he presses towards a world title shot in 2015. The much-loved Aussie puncher was in the best shape of his career when he defeated tough American Chauncy Welliver earlier this month and he says the days of weighing in …
Read More »Big Showtime Fight Card Swells With Additional Contest
With the holiday season fast approaching, boxing fans will have plenty to celebrate at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the star-studded “Royal Battle: Khan vs. Alexander” has grown to a quadrupleheader. Added to the previously announced Showtime telecast will be a 10-round …
Read More »December 6 Barclays Center Card Fighters Talk Thanksgiving
With just over a week until fight night and a couple of days before the Thanksgiving holiday, fighters on the Saturday, Dec. 6 card at Barclays Center shared updates from their camp and talked about their favorite parts of the holidays. Below are answers from fighters featured on the special …
Read More »Pacquiao Calls Algieri Most Dangerous Opponent Of His Career
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao believes that Chris Algieri is the most dangerous opponent of his career. The all-action Filipino has shared the ring with some of the biggest names in world boxing including the likes of Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto but now faces what he thinks is …
Read More »Algieri Prasies Pacquiao But Vows To Come Home Victorious
Unbeaten ace Chris Algieri has hailed Manny Pacquiao as ‘one of the greatest fighters ever’ but says he is ready to upset the boxing legend this weekend. The pair do battle at the Venetian Resort in Macau, live and exclusive on BoxNation, as Filipino hotshot Pacquiao puts his WBO welterweight …
Read More »Haskins, Turley Spar Getting Ready For Big Fights
British Bantamweight Champion Lee Haskins has been in spartan preparation for his upcoming international fight against dangerous Mexican Willy Velazquez. Haskins has been sparring with super bantam Robbie Turley, who will be fighting Jamie Speight in a 10 round British Title eliminator. Both Turley and Haskins are in must win …
Read More »Irish Icon Katie Taylor To Rematch Russia’s Ochigava
Katie Taylor advanced to her six straight AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships quarter-final since Russia 2005 at the 8th AIBA World Women’s Championships in Jeju, South Korea today. The Bray woman, who is targeting a fifth successive title in Jeju, beat Finland’s Mira Potkonen on a unanimous decision.
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