When Cuba’s Richar Abril (17-3-1, 8 KO’s), of Miami, Fla., steps into the ring to face undefeated Ugandan Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (23-0, 15 KO’s), of Las Vegas, this Saturday, March 2 in the main event of Showtime Boxing – Special Edition live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed …
Read More »Muriqi vs. Vasquez March 15 In New Jersey
On Friday night, March 15 Light Heavyweight contender Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi returns to the ring when he takes on Paul Vazquez in a scheduled eight round bout at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey. That bout plus a full undercard is promoted by Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions …
Read More »Chinese Amateur Superstar Shiming Turns Pro On HBO2
U.S. boxing fans will be able to witness the premiere of world championship boxing in Macau with Zou Shiming: Fists of Gold, featuring two world title fights and the professional debut of the Peoples Republic of China’s two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion Zou Shiming.
Read More »Billy Dib, 50 Cent And The Mexican Russian Take Over Foxwoods
The March 1 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will feature an IBF Title fight between Featherweight Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 1 NC, 21 KOs) and undefeated challenger Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs) in the 12-round main event.
Read More »Aussie Heavyweight Browne Gets Japanese Test On Friday
Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne has fast earned a reputation as one of the heavyweight division’s hard hitters, but he won’t necessarily be looking for an early finish this Friday night. The unbeaten Australian banger faces Masataka Takehara at Lions in Richlands, Queensland and knows he’s likely to have a tough …
Read More »Khan Announced Comeback Fight Against Julio Diaz
After nearly two years fighting away from England, the “King” is back. On Saturday, April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, British superstar Amir “King” Khan returns to England to face former World Champion Julio “The Kidd” Diaz. Plus, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo makes his long-awaited professional debut …
Read More »Former British Champion Dean Francis Returns In Swindon
We are pleased to announce that former British, Commonwealth and European champion Dean Francis will make his return to the ring on Saturday March 9 at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon. Dean will be looking to follow on his superb display in knocking out previously undefeated Welsh Champion Justyn …
Read More »Lucian Bute Scheduled To Fight Jean Pascal In Montreal May 25
Last week, several sources broke the news that former world champion Jean Pascal’s camp, Groupe Yvon Michel, and Lucian Bute’s camp, Interbox, were working on a possible fight that would take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal on May 25th. This is an intriguing thought as both boxers had …
Read More »Big Weekend Full Of Upsets Warms Up Chilly February
While this weekend was surely eventful, and an enlightening time for prosperous underdogs Tony Thompson, Alejandro Perez and Ishe Smith, the boxing blackout continued with few elite fighters stepping into the ring on larger stages, but that doesn’t stop Saddoboxing.com for getting you your weekend fight fix! In a stunning …
Read More »Clash Of The Flyweights: Reveco vs. Kuroda Tonight In Japan
On Wednesday, the WBA flyweight title fight between Juan Carlos Reveco and Masayuki Kuroda takes place at Todoroki Arena, in Kanagawa, Japan. Both boxers hit the scales without problems and are ready to fight. Reveco made the exact weight and assured that he is ready to defend his title. “I …
Read More »Freddie Roach vs. Timothy Bradley By Proxy Part Two
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and No. 3 world-rated welterweight contender Ruslan Provodnikov took time out of training camp, at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, to discuss their upcoming challenge of undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, Jr. The Bradley vs. Provodnikov WBO welterweight championship will take place, …
Read More »Countdown To Massive Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super Four
With just more than a month until the “Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super Four” boxing tournament in Monaco, the organisers have been swamped for ticket requests and information on the mega-event. “I’ve been in this business a long time and I’ve never known anything like it,” said Rodney Berman, chief …
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