We hear the sad news today that Scottish boxer, Mike Towell, has passed away following a fifth round knockdown in a British Title Eliminator bout at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on Thursday night. Mike, from Dundee, had suffered severe bleeding to the brain following the bout hosted by …
Read More »Irish Boxer Michael Conlan Signs With Top Rank
The Irish pugilist made good on his promise by signing as a professional with Bob Arum’s promotional company, Top Rank. Michael Conlan devastating quarter-final loss at the Rio Olypics against Russian fighter Vladimir Niktin sent him on a rampage against amateur boxing. Conlan blamed the International Boxing Association (AIBA), the …
Read More »Brixton Rivals Whyte, Lewison Produce Fiery Press Conference
Dillian Whyte and Ian Lewison nearly came to blows at their press conference for their clash for the vacant British Heavyweight title at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Friday October 7, live on Sky Sports. Whyte and Lewison met in central London and sparks flew straight away between the …
Read More »Beterbiev Returns To Face Prieto December 23 In Gatineau
Ottawa and Outaouais boxing fans in Canada will receive a special Christmas gift when Montreal’s adopted son and the most dangerous world title challenger, Artur Beterbiev (10-0, 10 KOs), faces Paraguay slugger and reigning WBC Latino light heavyweight champion Isidro Ranoni Prieto (26-1-3, 22 KOs) in a real power punching …
Read More »Bombs Away: Lomachenko vs Walters, November 26 In Las Vegas
Boxing Day comes to Las Vegas one month early with a blockbuster fight between two of the hardest hitters in the sport. Two-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko will defend his WBO junior lightweight title against undefeated former world featherweight champion Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters. Lomachenko …
Read More »Ryan Rhodes: “Facing Hatton Will Be Weird”
Ryan Rhodes admits it will be somewhat surreal to see his former promoter in the corner opposite him this Saturday night, October 1. Rhodes pits his giant heavyweight David Howe against Ricky Hatton prospect Nathan Gorman for the vacant Central Area title at the Fenton Manor in Stoke.
Read More »Cleverly Believes His Destiny Is To Unseat WBA King Braehmer Saturday
Nathan Cleverly believes it is his ‘destiny’ to beat Juergen Braehmer and be crowned WBA Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany, live on Sky Sports. Cleverly was scheduled to meet Braehmer for the WBO title in 2011, but with only days to go before …
Read More »Linares decisons Crolla In Terrific Scrap For WBA/WBC Diamond Lightweight Titles
Lightweight Jorge Linares won a twelve round unanimous decision over Anthony Crolla to capture the WBA crown and retain his WBC Diamond title at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The bout, which took place this past Saturday, headlined a card that was broadcasted live all over the United States …
Read More »Frankie Gavin Gives Sparring Partner McIntosh The Seal Of Approval
Slick Nottingham prospect Nathan McIntosh will head into his biggest fight yet, full of confidence after receiving Frankie Gavin’s seal of approval. The unbeaten East Midlander has been preparing for his October 1 Midlands Area Welterweight Title clash with Craig Morris at Stoke’s Fenton Manor by making regular trips to …
Read More »Michael Spinks, Vanderpool Honored At Rochester Boxing Hall Of Fame
A capacity crowd packed The Diplomat Party House to honor Michael “Jinx” Spinks and Fitz “The Whip” Vanderpool at the recent 26th annual Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame (RBHOF) Banquet & Awards Night. Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs) received the prestigious Integrity Award, while Vanderpool (26-8-4, 13 KOs) was presented the …
Read More »Details Announced For Next “Knockout Night At The D”
The September 30 “Knockout Night at the D” co-feature between Tony Lopez, Jr. and Stephon “Showstopper” Young will have serious implications as the winner will rise in various rankings. Airing live (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network and internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local …
Read More »“Zar” vs. “The Artist” September 30 At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
NABA Lightweight champion Petr “Zar” Petrov (37-4-2, 18 KO’s) of Ryazan, Russia, and WBA Number 3 rated Lightweight contender, Michael “The Artist” Perez (24-1-2, 11 KOs) of Newark, N.J. hosted a media workout in Los Angeles today, ahead of their battle for the WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator on September 30 …
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