Ten-time Irish national amateur champion Chris “Ginja Ninja†Blaney made a seamless transition in the professional ranks on Saturday night, knocking out his opponent in just two rounds. The Navan super-middleweight dropped David Bauza twice before a series of heavy hooks forced the Czech’s corner to throw in the towel.
Capping off a massive fight card at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday evening, heavyweight Anthony Joshua won his battle of the giants with Dominic Breazeale, retaining the IBF title for the first time. From the start, Joshua reinforced his credentials as an undefeated world champion, using a blistering jab to attack and control Breazeale, who…
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.
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 a beloved figure at ringside…
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 Nice, California. Televised coverage begins…
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 at 9 p.m. ET/8 pm….
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 Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem,…
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, 15 KOs) four times, finishing…
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 about the cancellation,” says Wladimir…
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 since ripping the IBF crown…
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)
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 – some of whom are potential…