Just a few days ago, during a friendly gathering over coffee and boxing talk —still fresh from the recent clash between Canelo Ãlvarez and Terence “Bud†Crawford, which ended in a decisive points win for the latter— someone at the table, for no apparent reason, brought up the name of the late and tragic Venezuelan…
Jaron Ennis and Uisma Lima will share center stage this Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, where they’ll clash for the WBA interim super welterweight title in the main event of a card promoted by Matchroom Boxing. Ennis, a former WBA welterweight champion, decided to move up in weight, and his status…
Buenos Aires native Jonathan “El Potro†Eniz (37-23-1, 17 KOs) proved once again that experience and persistence still matter in the regional scene, earning a convincing unanimous decision victory over Córdoba’s Oscar “El Elegante†Retamoso (7-6, 1 KO) on October 3 at the Polideportivo Municipal Evita in Dolores, Buenos Aires. The bout, headlining the evening,…
It was a night of triumph for Argentine boxing on October 4 at Casino Buenos Aires, as Lorena Balbuena and Maximiliano “El Profe†Verón captured WBA Fedelatin titles in their respective divisions, headlining a card that delivered both emotion and technical quality from start to finish. In the women’s main event, Balbuena (3-0) put on…
“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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