17,000 tickets were sold on the opening day of sales for Anthony Joshua’s IBF Heavyweight title defence against Eric Molina at the Manchester Arena on December 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on Showtime in the US. Joshua’s clash with Molina tops a huge night …
Read More »Khan Responds To Pacquiao, Saying It Would Be An ‘Honour’
Amir Khan says it would be an ‘honour’ to fight Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino superstar said he would be open to the matchup. Eight-weight champion Pacquiao was speaking ahead of his eagerly anticipated world title clash with Jessie Vargas this Saturday night, exclusively live on BoxNation.
Read More »WBA Officially Sanctions Joshua vs. Klitschko In Spring 2017
The WBA have officially sanctioned a blockbuster battle between Anthony Joshua MBE and Wladimir Klitschko for the spring of 2017 for the Super title – but only if Joshua successfully defends his IBF Heavyweight title against Eric Molina at the Manchester Arena on December 10, live on Sky Sports Box …
Read More »WBC Silver Champion Eleider Alvarez Returns To Casino de Montreal
The “GYM 2016-2017 Boxing Series” at the Montreal Casino Cabaret will host its second card of the 2016 season and 50th since 2004 on Saturday, December 10. The WBC Silver champion and WBC #1 light heavyweight contender, Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (20-0, 10 KOs), will face tough-as-nail Polish fighter Norbert “Noras” …
Read More »Irish Amateur Sensation Katie Taylor Signs With Matchroom Sport
Amateur sensation Katie Taylor has signed with Matchroom Boxing and will make her professional debut at The SSE Arena, Wembley, in London on November 26, live on Sky Sports. Taylor’s astonishing success in the amateurs sees her widely regarded as the outstanding Irish athlete of her generation with her 15 …
Read More »Russian Super Bantam Tikhonov Calls Out Top Men In Division
Vladimir Tikhonov, rated No 9 by the WBA, and No 13 by WBO, has put word out that he’s ready, willing and more than able to rumble with the best and brightest in the super bantamweight division. Scott Quigg? – “let’s get it on”, said Tikhobov, calling the former WBA …
Read More »GH3 Promotions Signs Undefeated Heavyweight John Luna
GH3 Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated heavyweight prospect John Luna to a promotional contract. Luna of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has a record of 2-0 with one knockout. The 20 year-old is 6’4″ and weighs 255 pounds. He began boxing at the age of six years-old when his …
Read More »Haye Backs Flores To Dethrone WBC Cruiser Champ Bellew
David Haye has told fans to put their money on B.J. Flores to rip Tony Bellew’s WBC Cruiserweight title from him when they meet at the Echo Arena in Liverpool tonight, live on Sky Sports. Bellew defends his crown for the first time since his stunning KO win over Ilunga …
Read More »Heavyweight Contender Luis Ortiz Teams Up With Matchroom
Exciting heavyweight star Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz has joined forces with Matchroom Boxing as he plans an assault on the Heavyweight World titles. Unbeaten Ortiz is one of the most feared fighters on the planet and has blasted away 22 of his 25 opponents inside the distance, with the vicious …
Read More »Manager Rivalta Signs Middleweight Contender Antoine Douglas
Henry Rivalta is pleased to announce the signing of middleweight contender Antoine “Action” Douglas to a managerial contract. Douglas, of Washington, D.C. has a record of 19-1-1 with 13 knockouts.
Read More »George Foreman Youth Center Hosts Amateur Boxing Championships
Starting with the ring of the bell on October 22, local area boxers will be fighting for a spot to represent the Gulf Coast Region at the USA Boxing National Championships as well as travelling to engage in international competition. Weight categories will include: Pee Wee 8-9, Bantam 10-11, Intermediate …
Read More »Ogogo Finally Gets To Fight For A Title October 22
Anthony Ogogo will fight for his first pro title when he clashes with Craig Cunningham for the vacant WBC International Middleweight title at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on October 22, live on Sky Sports. Ogogo’s first shot at professional hardware comes after returning to action with three successive wins …
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