We are baffled by today’s story in the Sunday Mirror. Tyson Fury absolutely denies any allegation of doping. He looks forward to recovering from his injury and defending his titles against Wladimir Klitschko in October.
Read More »Famed Boxing Writer Jack Obermayer Passes Away At 72
I am sad to report the passing of boxing super-scribe Jack Obermayer, who passed away this morning at his home in Lindenwold, New Jersey, at the age of 72. Obermayer, who covered 3514 professional fight cards in 49 states in over 400 cities and was affectionately known as “KO-JO” was …
Read More »Olympic Gold Medalist Diaz Takes On Ghvamichava July 12
Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 KOs) will battle exciting brawler Levan Ghvamichava (16-2-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions “Toe To Toe Tuesdays” on FS1 and “Boxeo De Campeones” on Fox Deportes Tuesday, July 12 from Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in …
Read More »Stevenson vs. Williams Fight Card In Quebec City Adds Dawson vs. Alvaerez
Light heavyweight world champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (27-1, 22 KOs) returns to defend his belt against hard-hitting challenger Thomas “Top Dog” Williams Jr. (20-1, 14 KOs) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike Friday, July 29 from Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada. Televised coverage begins …
Read More »Prospect Fox Battles Veteran Valderrama Tuesday In Bethlehem
This Tuesday night undefeated lightweight prospect Mykal “The Professor” Fox (9-0, 2 KO’s) will take on Jose Valderrama (5-13, 3 KO’s) in a scheduled six-round bout that will be part of the undercard of Premier Boxing Champions ”Toe-To-Toe Tuesdays” on FS1 and “Boxeo De Campeones” on Fox Deportes from Sands …
Read More »Andrade Continues Campaign For Big Fight Against Alvarez, Cotto, Charlo Twins
A year after he was stripped of his world super welterweight title by the WBO, undefeated boxer Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade has repositioned himself coming off of his sensational June 11 stoppage of Willie “The Great” Nelson on Showtime Championship Boxing. The 28-year-old Andrade (23-0, 16 KOs) decked Nelson (25-3-1, …
Read More »Fury Training Ankle Injury Postpones Manchester Klitschko Rematch
Two weeks before the rematch of Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tyson Fury on July 9 in the Manchester Arena, the Brit has now postponed the fight due to injury. According to his promoter, Hennessy Sports, an ankle injury kept the 27-year-old from this battle. “Of course, I am currently totally disappointed …
Read More »Anthony Joshua, Keith Thurman Put World Titles At Risk Tonight
Tonight’s world title clashes start off with a towering heavyweight battle in England as IBF king Anthony Joshua meets the challenge of Dominic Breazeale at the O2 Arena in London. At 6’6, Joshua will amazingly be looking up at the 6’7 tall Breazeale in this, British phenom Joshua’s first defense …
Read More »Joshua, Breazeale, Groves, Murray Hit The Scales In London
A day before their IBF heavyweight title clash at London’s cavernous O2 Arena, champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Dominic Breazeale stepped on the scales along with other boxers on the bill. IBF heavyweight championship, 12 rounds Anthony Joshua: 17st, 5lb (243lb) Dominic Breazeale: 18st, 3lb (255lb)
Read More »Top Welterweights Give Predictions For Thurman vs. Porter
Their peers in the welterweight division – world champions, former champions, contenders and top prospects – can’t pick a definitive winner between defending WBA 147-pound king Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) and former world champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs). The majority of the fighters polled – …
Read More »Full Undercard Announced For Thurman vs. Porter NYC Clash
The stacked undercard for the highly anticipated Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter welterweight showdown is complete and will feature a pair of popular Brooklyn fighters as heavyweight Adam Kownacki (13-0, 10 KOs) battles hard-hitting Jesse Barboza (11-1-1, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bout while crowd-pleasing featherweight Heather “The Heat” Hardy …
Read More »Sparks Fly In London Between Team Eubank And Team Doran
Chris Eubank Sr. and Dave Coldwell clashed at a press conference today ahead of their charges Chris Eubank Jr and Tom Doran meeting for the British Middleweight title at The O2 on Saturday night live on Sky Sports Box Office – but the fighters say their focus is on their …
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