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Tough Yakubu Amidu has stepped in for the injured Daulis Prescott to face two-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-1, 20 KO’s) in a twelve round bout that will headline a great night of boxing at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Sacramento, California. The bout will take place …

World Boxing Association Champions American Floyd Mayweather Jr and Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez officially opened training champs awaiting their next commitment on September 14 in Las Vegas. “Canelo” Alvarez, 154 lbs king, has been working in the gym while making the promotional tour for his upcoming fight promoted by Golden …

Scott Quigg will meet Yoandris Salinas for the vacant WBA super bantamweight title later this year in Britain. Terms have been agreed between Matchroom Sport and Golden Boy Promotions and a date and venue will be confirmed shortly.

Former WBC middleweight champion and Son of the Legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. returns to the ring in his 2013 debut when he faces No. 1 contender Bran Vera. The Chavez vs. Vera rumble, scheduled for 12 rounds at the super middleweight division, will take place Saturday, September 7, at …

Unbeaten reigning EBU and WBC Silver light-middleweight champion – Sergey Rabchenko, stopped experienced and tough Georgian – Gari Abadjian, in the third round of a scheduled ten in Minsk last night, July 16. With Ricky Hatton in his corner, Sergey looked very sharp and did not give any chances to …

Lucas Browne says he’s not bothered about the outcome of the Ashes Series, he’s just concerned with ensuring Australia beats the Pommies at boxing. The unbeaten Perth puncher faces 6ft 8in Englishman Richard Towers in a final eliminator for the Commonwealth heavyweight title at the Melbourne Pavilion next Thursday, July …

Hot prospect, Bruno Escalante (8-1-1, 4 KOs) is looking to make a name for himself in the Super flyweight division. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante now resides in Northern California where he trains with Nonito Donaire, Brian Schwartz and Mike Bazzel.

Gary Buckland admits his clash with Liverpool’s Stephen Smith is one he cannot afford to lose. The popular Welshman defends his British super-featherweight crown on the undercard of Nathan Cleverly’s world title clash with Sergey Kovalev at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, on August 17.

Scott Quigg, WBA super bantam interim champion and #2 challenger, Yoandris Salinas, reached an agreement for the vacant title bout, thus cancelling the World Boxing Association purse biding. The WBA World Championships Committee had summoned the purse bid for July 15, however, Quigg and Salinas’ representatives announced they had reached …

At a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Golden Boy Promotions formally announced a world championship doubleheader that will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at StubHub Center (formerly The Home Depot Center) in Carson, Calif. and which will be televised live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. …

After touching on the varied fortunes of some of Coldwell Boxing’s vast roster in the first part of this interview, Dave Coldwell recalled several highs and lows of what was a hectic season for his rising group. One member of his stable not discussed in this feature’s opening piece is …

Amateur star Luke Campbell makes his professional debut tonight on an action packed Matchroom boxing show at Craven Park stadium in Hull. It looks to be a busy night as Kell Brook, Lee Selby, and Derry Mathews are also on the card. Campbell, who if you didn’t know him from …