As the greatest of his era is inducted into The International Boxing Hall of Fame, we take a look at five of his greatest moments in a career littered with them. CANASTOTA, NY—This weekend will mark the largest induction ceremony in the history of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and it seems only fitting…
Hiroto Kyoguchi is excited by the new wave of boxing fans in Japan and is ready to wow them as he defends his WBA Super and Ring Magazine World Light-Flyweight titles against Esteban Bermudez tomorrow night (Friday June 10) at Dome Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico, live worldwide on DAZN. Kyoguchi (15-0 10 KOs) defends his belts for the fourth…
Liverpool Super-Welterweight contender James Metcalf has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing following his impressive career-best win over Kerman Lejarraga at the Bilbao Arena in Spain last month that earned him the WBA Continental crown. The former Commonwealth and WBC International Super-Welterweight Champion (23-2, 14 KOs) rejuvenated his career by outpointing…
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Welcome to London and thank you for attending a very quick press conference that was called just a couple of days ago, yesterday I believe. Kubrat Pulev, thank you for travelling over from Bulgaria and Ivaylo thank you for travelling over from America. Derek Chisora late, nearly an hour late….
The second bout between the Uzbek Israil Madrimov and the French Michel Soro was confirmed by Matchroom Boxing to take place on July 9 at the O2 Arena in London, England. The World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight eliminator fight needed a second part after the first one ended in a dubious way. The two…
Trevor Bryan and Daniel Dubois will step into the ring this Saturday night to contest the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title at the Miami Jai Alai Casino in Miami, Florida. The mandatory fight will take place as the headliner of the Don King Productions event, the company that won the bid a few months…
THE BRITISH SUPER-BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPMARC LEACH (Champion) 8 Stone, 9 pounds, 4 ouncesLIAM DAVIESÂ 8 stone, 9 pounds, 7 ounces THE VACANT BRITISH SUPER-FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP & FINAL ELIMINATOR FOR COMMONWEALTH SUPER-FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPIJAZ AHMEDÂ 8 stone 2 pounds 9 ouncesQUAISE KHADEMIÂ 8 stone 2 pounds 9 ounces 8 X 3 Minute Rounds Super-Lightweight ContestEITHAN JAMESÂ 10 stone, 2 pounds, 8 ounces…
By Frank Warren FROM THE TOWN of Telford to the city of Miami in southeastern Florida is our unlikely double-helping of boxing via BT Sport on Saturday night. Stateside, Daniel Dubois is hot favourite to part the unbeaten American Trevor Bryan from his WBA heavyweight championship in what would represent a crucial chip to get…
The World Boxing Association (WBA) regrets the death of boxer Simiso Buthelezi last Tuesday after a tournament organized in South Africa. According to the official statement from the South African boxing federation and the boxer’s family, Buthelezi collapsed after the bout and was taken to the hospital, where he lost his life. Images of the…
Mayerlin Rivas and Karina Fernandez declared themselves ready for their fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight championship, taking place this Friday at the Domo Alcalde, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Venezuelan champion and the Mexican challenger spoke to the press and posed for the cameras while showing great confidence in the victory. …
Hiroto Kyoguchi and Esteban Bermudez were in their first formal face-to-face before their bout next Friday. The official press conference before the World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Flyweight Championship clash was held in Guadalajara on Thursday. Both fighters showed a respectful and motivated attitude while talking to journalist Claudia Trejos about what they expect…
THE BRITISH TITLE fighters for Saturday night’s double-header in Telford met this afternoon to face the media in the final press conference ahead of the show, which will be screened live on BT Sport 1. At the top of the bill, Telford local Liam Davies takes on the champion Marc Leach for the super bantamweight…