Saul “Canelo” Alvarez announced this Tuesday that he is leaving Showtime and signed a long-term deal to return to HBO. The details of the newly signed contract between the Golden Boy fighter and HBO sports broadcasting were not announced but Canelo made it clear that this was a long-term deal with an option for fights…
Former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov was joined in his native Russia by his promoter Artie Pelullo and trainer Freddie Roach. The three, along with manager Vadim Kornilov, are in Russia to discuss Provodnikov’s next bout, which will take place in his homeland before the end of the year. Provodnikov has made his feelings…
Paul Smith believes he has the tools to take the WBO Super Middleweight title from Arthur Abraham when the pair clash for the crown in Kiel, Germany, tonight live on Sky Sports. The Liverpool star tipped the scales at 11st 13 ½ lbs ahead of his first World title shot with Abraham weighing 12st, and…
Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew will clash in a blockbuster rematch at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports. The November date for the hotly anticipated bout will be revealed ahead of a press conference next Wednesday in Liverpool, with tickets on sale from midday on Tuesday for Matchroom Boxing Fight Pass members…
Two-time Russian Olympian Artur Beterbiev (5-0-0, 5 KOs) steps up in class this Saturday night (Sept. 27) as he headlines “Red Dawn” against former IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (24-2-0, 19 KOs) in the 12-round main event for the vacant NABA 175-pound title at famed Bell Centre in Montreal. “Red Dawn” is co-promoted…
Josh Warrington is aiming for another whirlwind 12 months after winning three domestic titles in the last year and is aiming for title number four when he takes on Davide Diele for the vacant European Featherweight title at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on October 4, live on Sky Sports.
Coldwell Boxing’s goal when working with Curtis Woodhouse was to deliver him the British title. The crossover from footballer to boxer was one that came with several problems but ourselves and Curtis overcame them all and we achieved our mission when Curtis defeated Darren Hamilton to realise his dream. Coldwell Boxing have today released Curtis…
Undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri may be in training camp learning how to beat Manny “Pacman†Pacquiao, but this weekend it will be his alma mater that takes him to school. Stony Brook University, where Algieri graduated with Honors in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management, will host…
Steve Goodwin is delighted to announce the signing of Leon McKenzie to a management and promotional contract. The 36 year old McKenzie is unbeaten in five bouts since moving to the professional ranks in June 2013 after a successful career as a professional footballer.
Michael Katsidis is leaving no stone unturned having already arrived in the UK ahead of his clash with Tommy Coyle at the Ice Arena in Hull on October 25, live on Sky Sports. The Australian, who will be trained by Maurice Core for the Lightweight contest, is taking no chances with his preparations and is…
Popular Dallas middleweight contender Charles “The Future†Hatley will now face battle tested Columbian veteran Richar “La Lamina†Gutierrez in the 10-round co-main event of “Big Texas Throwdown†this Friday, September 26 at the Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Hatley’s original opponent, former world title challenger Joachim Alcine, was forced to…
Undefeated and heralded Mexican featherweight prospect Moises “Chuky†Flores will make his highly anticipated United States debut at “Big Texas Throwdown†this Friday, September 26 at the Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Flores, 20-0-0 (15KO’s), will fight in a six round special feature attraction against Pablo Batres of Nogales, MX in…