On This Day: Muhammad Ali Stripped of His Title After Refusing Draft (1967)
On April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali was stripped of his heavyweight title and banned from boxing after refusing induction into the U.S. Army at the height of his career.
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WBA Fedelatin Convention Crowns Its New Champions – World Boxing Association
Night one of the WBA Fedelatin Convention wrapped up with a historic card on Chilean soil, leaving behind a trail of knockouts and a handful of surprising outcomes. In an evening where Cuban technique met South American grit inside the ring, the final tally produced new champions and unexpected setbacks that are sure to spark…
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WBA Fedelatin Convention Closes in Grand Fashion – World Boxing Association
The April 25 card at the WBA Fedelatin Convention delivered a series of fights that went the distance, producing a mix of expected coronations and one shocking upset that silenced the home crowd. In a night marked by high-level technical tension, Sala Omnium served as the stage where three World Boxing Association titles found new…
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Skye Nicolson vs Mariah Turner Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight in Melbourne
Skye Nicolson and Mariah Turner both make weight ahead of their WBC interim world title clash in Melbourne, with full weigh-in results from the entire Matchroom Boxing card.
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MATCHROOM BOXING AND DAZN PRESENTER JAMIE WARD CELEBRATES COVETED SJA AWARD FOR ‘ONES TO WATCH – BROADCAST ON AIR’
Matchroom Boxing and DAZN presenter Jamie Ward last night scooped a prestigious Sports Journalism Association award at a star-studded ceremony in London. The SJA Awards is renowned as the ‘Oscars’ of UK Sports journalism and broadcasting, and took place at the famous London Palladium. Ward, who joined Matchroom in 2019, has hosted some of the…
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Skye Nicolson vs Mariah Turner Preview: Interim World Title Clash Headlines Melbourne Card
Skye Nicolson defends her WBC interim world title against Mariah Turner in Melbourne on April 29, with Andrew Hunt vs Benjamin Hussain and a stacked undercard also featured.
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Daniel Blancas Headlines First on Prime on May 2
The undefeated rising super middleweight battles hard-hitting Raul Salomon atop First on Prime before the monster Benavidez-Zurdo PBC PPV on Prime Video. Rising super middleweight prospect Daniel “Ice Man” Blancas will battle hard-hitting Raul Salomon in the 10-round headlining bout of a three-fight FIRST ON PRIME presentation streaming live and for free on Prime Video…
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ANTHONY JOSHUA RETURNS FOR COMEBACK FIGHT IN RIYADH ON SATURDAY 25TH JULY
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, today announced Anthony Joshua will make his highly anticipated return to the ring on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia live worldwide on DAZN. The Olympic gold medallist and former two-time unified heavyweight world champion will headline “The Comeback, ” as part of the Esports…
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SANDOVAL vs YAFAI UNIFICATION WORLD TITLE FIGHT TOPS THE BILL IN SHEFFIELD ON JUNE 6 – LIVE ON DAZN – AS DALTON SMITH IS SIDELINED
Dalton Smith has been ruled out of his scheduled WBC World Super Lightweight Title defence against Alberto Puello following an injury sustained during camp. The event on Saturday, June 6 at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena – live worldwide on DAZN – will go ahead, however, headlined by Galal Yafai’s WBC & WBA World Flyweight Unification Championship…
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Jarrell Miller Outpoints Lenier Pero Over 12 Rounds in Las Vegas Thriller as Alan Chaves Scores KO Victory
Jarrell Miller defeats Lenier Pero by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, headlining a Matchroom card that also saw Alan Chaves score a third-round knockout and multiple undercard results.
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Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero Weigh-In Results: Full Card Weights from Las Vegas
Jarrell Miller outweighs Lenier Pero by over 50lbs at the official weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight clash in Las Vegas. Full weigh-in results and undercard details.
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Jarrell Miller vs Lenier Pero Preview: Heavyweight Eliminator Tops Matchroom Card in Las Vegas
Jarrell Miller faces unbeaten Lenier Pero in a heavyweight showdown at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with Freudis Rojas, Alan Chaves, Nishant Dev, Angel Barrientes and Phillip Vella also in action.
