“Of course, I came very close to signing before. But I’m here now, and that’s the main thing. “I think things happen for a reason. I’m at the right stage in my career now to pick the right platform and go for the right fights. So this move just made sense. “I’ve only had 10…
World Boxing Association (WBA) President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza took part in the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance Conference this past weekend, joining a distinguished lineup of academic and community leaders at Harvard University in Massachusetts. The event celebrated prominent Latino figures making an impact in the United States and featured several former government representatives. Mendoza spoke…
Last remaining tickets are on sale with over 8,000 fans ready to roar the 33-year-old Doncaster native on against Arslanbek Makhmudov this Saturday, October 11 – live worldwide on DAZN. Allen – affectionately known to fight fans as ’The White Rhino’ – has been hailed for his incredible transformation as he counts down to his…
Jaron “Boots†Ennis and Uisma Lima are set to collide this Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, in a World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title eliminator headlining a Matchroom Boxing card that promises fireworks. Ennis, the former WBA welterweight champion, is moving up in weight — and, as a former titleholder,…
It was a case of ‘as you were’ at the conclusion of punches being traded at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow on Saturday night. Nathaniel Collins kept hold of his WBC Silver featherweight title and Cristobal Lorente headed home to Barcelona with his European title belt safely tucked away in his luggage. This is because,…
One of the most prestigious dates on the calendar has officially been confirmed asMatchroom Boxing look forward to returning to the Principality of Monaco for the Monte-Carlo Showdown VI on Saturday, December 6 – in partnership with Société des Bains de Mer and Casino de Monte-Carlo. Streamed live around the world on DAZN, another blockbuster,…
Matchroom Sport and Riyadh Season today announced a new groundbreaking collaboration that will cover a host of huge events across Matchroom Boxing, Professional Darts Corporation, and World Snooker. The landmark deal ensures Riyadh Season continues to play a key and visible role in some big nights ahead for Matchroom Sport – with a multi-channel partnership…
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A look back at the two-division world champion’s finest moments at Brooklyn’s famed venue ahead of his final appearance there on Saturday, October 18. Danny “Swift†Garcia and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York are forever linked in modern boxing history. From his spectacular knockout of a Hall of Famer on opening night to…
The WBA Future of Colombian Boxing is back in Cereté, Colombia, promising a night packed with action and excitement at the Mario León Guzmán Coliseum. Headlining the card is a heavyweight showdown that will pit undefeated knockout artist Cristian Salcedo against Ãngel Barraza. The program will feature a mix of professional bouts along with amateur…
Nigeria’s Yusuf Adeniji (17-1, 10 KOs) captured the WBA Africa super welterweight title (154 lbs) on October 1 in Nigeria, earning the crown by technical decision after Akimos Anaang Apiah (7-3, 6 KOs) was disqualified for an intentional low blow in the fifth round. From the opening bell, Adeniji displayed greater tactical discipline, working behind…
Nathaniel Collins will challenge for the European featherweight title against Cristobal Lorente on Saturday, topping a bumper card at the Braehead Arena. The fight also represents a final eliminator for a shot at the WBC world title. Today the fighters gathered at the Glasgow Science Centre to exchange their final words and below are a…