With a shot at a lightweight world title on the line, undefeated world-ranked contenders Ivan “El Terrible” Redkach and Dejan “El Dinamita” Zlaticanin will square off in a 12-round eliminator Saturday, June 13, in the main event of Showtime Boxing on SHO Extreme at 7 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing Foundation Rescues Golden Gloves ABC
The Golden Gloves ABC in Liverpool is the first boxing club to benefit from the launch of the Matchroom Boxing Foundation. Promoter Eddie Hearn has launched the foundation to support grassroots boxing clubs and gyms across Britain and, ahead of the bumper bill in Liverpool on Friday June 26, the …
Read More »Martin Murray Moves Up, Signs With Matchroom
Martin Murray has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing and will make his debut for his new promoter at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Friday June 26, live on Sky Sports. Murray will be officially unveiled at a press conference in London on Wednesday where …
Read More »Thurman vs. Collazo Headlines Debut Of PBC On ESPN
Undefeated superstar Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) returns to the ring in his home state to face former world champion Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs) on Saturday, July 11, in the main event of the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN show live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. …
Read More »Johnson Replaces Ngumbu As Opponent For Beterbiev
Alexander “The Great” Johnson (16-2, 7 KOs) will replace Doudou Ngumbu as the opponent for Artur Beterbiev (8-0, 8 KOs) on the Friday, June 12 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on Spike event taking place at UIC Pavilion in Chicago with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This fight precedes …
Read More »WBA Champ Cuellar Dazzles At LA Public Workout
On Wednesday, WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar of Argentina held a public workout in California, in preparation of his next defense against former two-weight world champion Vic Darchinyan on Saturday at the StubHub Center of Carson. Cuellar (26-1, 20 KO) did some physical workout to show the media present, and …
Read More »Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller Growing Into A Heavyweight Attraction
Do not make the mistake of being fooled by his nickname, “Big Baby.” Heavyweight prospect Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller possesses adult-sized power, and he’s the one making opponents think twice when he steps in with them, and starts unloading power shots. The 6-4, 260 pound Brooklyn-based boxer gloves up Thursday, …
Read More »2015 Boxcino Champ John Thompson Back In Training Camp
Just two weeks after winning the 2015 Boxcino Jr. Middleweight tournament, John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson (17-1, 6 KO’s), is already getting back in shape and wants a quick ring return. Thompson won his title by stopping Brandon Adams in two rounds on May 22 in Corona, California, in what was …
Read More »South Africa’s Tommy Oosthuizen Defends IBO Title Saturday
Aware of the red-hot action at the top of the light-heavyweight division, IBO champion Tommy Oosthuizen intends crashing the party before the year is out. The unbeaten South African (24-0-2, 14 KOs) defends his title for the first time at Emperors Palace, east of Johannesburg, on Saturday against Robert Berridge …
Read More »WBA Update: Cuellar, Darchinyan, Perez, Rodriguez, Rojas
There will be WBA Fedelatin and Fedebol title activity during the month of June in different boxing shows in the region. This Friday, June 5, 2015 features the first WBA Fedelatin title fight of the month. The Dominican Republic will be hosting its local fighter Andy Pérez (19-2, 18 KO) …
Read More »“King” Corito Reigns Supreme In Maltese Title Clash
On Friday night, in the grounds of the incredibly beautiful Monte Kristo Estates in Hal Luqa, Malta, local fans were treated to a magnificent night of International boxing. The event, which was headlined by the MBC International Heavyweight title clash between Malta’s very own ‘King’ Billy Corito and the big …
Read More »Scotland’s Prospect Boxing Approaches 20th Promotion
Prospect Boxing owner Paul Graham has made his blueprint for running a successful boxing promotions company, which ensures he keeps his boxers and himself busy throughout the season. Reflecting on his time as a professional promoter, Graham shares some of the lessons he has learned. “Not every lad that turns …
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