Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire will finally meet again next Tuesday, June 7, in a showdown awaited by the entire boxing world. The Japanese, World Boxing Association (WBA) and IBF bantamweight champion, will face the Filipino, who holds the WBC belt in a unification at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Inoue defeated Donaire in…
YOUNG BOXER OF the year Hamzah Sheeraz returns to the ring on July 16 at London’s Copper Box Arena on a night that includes a British title double featuring both Lennox Clarke and Nick Ball, live on BT Sport. Sheeraz (15-0, 11 KOs) continues his quest at middleweight with a defence of his WBC International…
Maira Moneo, owner of the World Boxing Association Fedelatin Lightweight belt, made her first defense in Argentina against the local Sofia Rodriguez. With two cards of 100-90 and one 99-91, the victory was unanimous for Moneo. Moneo, nicknamed “La Panteritaâ€, had won the regional belt last February, also in Argentina, and with the same forcefulness…
Erislandy Lara was far superior to Spike O’Sullivan on Saturday night during their bout at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and retained his World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight championship with an eighth round technical knockout. The 39-year-old Cuban has been able to adapt to a new style and his punching power has been evident in…
Gervonta Davis put on a display of patience, intelligence and power on Saturday night to knock out Rolando Romero in dramatic fashion and retained his World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight belt at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The champion made his third defense of the black and gold title in a great fight…
Davis successfully defends his world lightweight title, stopping Romero in front of a record-breaking crowd at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. BROOKLYN, NY — Words were not said. They didn’t need to be. They stood toe-to-toe, nose-to-nose and you could feel the visceral, burning energy emanating in the cheap seats of Barclays Center in…
Fireworks are expected when two undefeated hard-hitters square off as five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis puts his WBA World Lightweight Title on the line against top contender Rolando “Rolly” Romero Saturday night on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. This Saturday, May 28, live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, atop a Premier Boxing Champions event, five-time world champ…
“This is the third time in my last five fights that I’ve gone and taken on an undefeated fighter in front of their fans,†said Ford. “I don’t see any of these other prospects stepping up to the plate. “They keep putting these guys in front of them and I’m going to keep handling my…
Gervonta Davis pushed his opponent Rolando Romero off the stage during their heated weigh-in on Friday. The lightweight rivals will settle their differences in the ring at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn on Saturday night, with both their unbeaten professional records on the line. Davis is also defending his WBA ‘Regular’ title in the bout,…
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn could be set to quit the industry in the next five years, according to his father Barry. Hearn, who has worked with the likes Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez, has become one of the most notable faces in the boxing world following his role as chairman at Matchroom Boxing. But…
The last press conference between Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero was marked by hostility and a challenging attitude from both fighters. This Saturday they will step into the ring to fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly tense. A…
Rolando Romero knows he has a great opportunity head-to-head when he steps into the ring this Saturday to face Gervonta Davis. The American of Cuban descent will have the most important fight of his life, one that could help him make the leap to worldwide success and recognition. He is looking for the World Boxing…