Coldwell Boxing is hosting a fight-night tonight billed as ‘Call of Duty’, at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester. The headlining bout sees ‘Ruthless’ Ryan Doyle of Gorton face South African born Michael Ramabeletsa of Bristol for the vacant International Masters Featherweight Title. Undefeated Doyle – with eight wins, five by KO, …
Read More »Alvarez, Angulo Hit The Scales For Tonight’s Showdown
Light Middleweights, 12 rounds Saul “Canelo” Alvarez: 155 pounds Alfredo Angulo: 154.5 pounds WBC Super Bantam Championship, 12 Rrunds Leo Santa Cruz: 122 pounds Cristian Mijares: 122 pounds
Read More »WBA Update: Martin Murray Stripped Of Interim Title
The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association announced that Martin Murray does not hold the Middleweight interim title of the organization anymore. The decision was made according to the regulation because Murray did not make any defense since he won the title. In addition, the Committee decided to withdraw …
Read More »Martin Murray Signs With Golden Gloves Promotions
Martin Murray is targeting a November showdown with hard-hitting middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin after signing a lucrative seven-figure, three-fight deal with Africa’s largest promoter, Golden Gloves. The 31-year-old from St Helens in the UK split with Ricky Hatton last month after a frustrating year that saw him fight just …
Read More »Canelo vs. Angulo Fighters Have Final Word Before Fight Night
The fighters and their camps stayed classy and soft-spoken yet confident during Thursday’s final press conference for “Toe To Toe: Canelo vs. Angulo” taking place this Saturday, March 8, live on Showtime PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from MGM Grand Garden Arena. In Saturday’s 12-round super welterweight main …
Read More »Odlanier Solis Hits Istanbul For Tony Thompson Fight
Heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis has arrived in Istanbul. The 2004 Olympic gold medalist will face US veteran Tony “Tiger” Thompson on March 22 in Tekirdag. It is the clash of two former Klitschko foes: In March 2011 Solis lost to then WBC champion Vitali Klitschko in Cologne, Germany due to …
Read More »Santa Cruz Wants Frampton Fight After Tonight’s Mijares Clash
World champion Leo Santa Cruz will adjust his glare towards rising star Carl Frampton should he prevail in his upcoming fight. The Mexican sensation who has been blasting his way past all comers in the super-bantamweight division is hoping to come through his next challenge against Cristian Mijares this Saturday …
Read More »Nugaev, Morales, Harrison Win Bouts In California
Last night, Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, Antonio Leonard Promotions and All In Entertainment presented ESPN “Friday Night Fights” to a lively crowd at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort. Every fight was sensational as all fighters went to war. In the 10-round main event, Rustam …
Read More »Molina vs. Charlo Cancelled On Canelo vs. Angulo Fight Card
As of Friday morning, Carlos Molina has officially become unavailable for his junior middleweight championship title defense against Jermall Charlo, originally scheduled for tomorrow night. In light of these circumstances, the 10-round lightweight showdown between Ricardo “Dinamita” Alvarez and Sergio “Yeyo” Thompson has been elevated as the opening bout of …
Read More »Ricky Hatton Autobiography “War And Peace” Gets Accolade
Ricky Hatton’s autobiography War and Peace has been included on the longlist for the 12th annual British Sports Book Awards. Co-written with Boxing News editor, Tris Dixon, the book charts The Hitman’s incredible rise from a Manchester council estate to the bright lights of Las Vegas. No punches were pulled …
Read More »Inspired By Hardship, Angulo Confident Of Knocking Off Canelo
Underdog Alfredo Angulo is looking to draw on his time spent locked away in a detention centre to help push him to victory over Canelo Alvarez this weekend. The man known as ‘El Perro’ spent over seven months in ICE Detention Center in El Centro, California, having voluntarily checked in …
Read More »Light Heavyweight Unification: Hopkins vs. Shumenov April 19
Washington, D.C. is known as a city where history is made. On Saturday, April 19, another historic event will take place in the nation’s capital when IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins faces WBA Champion Beibut Shumenov in an attempt, at 49-years-old, to become the oldest fighter in boxing history …
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