Manager Philippe Fondu believes European light-middleweight champion Sergey Rabchenko could soon earn the right to box for a world title. The European Boxing Union has this week nominated Italy’s Emanuele Della Rosa to face the Ricky Hatton-trained Belarussian within the next six months.
Welterweight World title challenger Kell Brook performed the draw for Prizefighter Welterweights III at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on Saturday January 19, with Mark Thompson and Rob Hunt kicking off the action live on Sky Sports. The Special One challenges Devon Alexander for the IBF crown in Detroit on February 23 and took time…
After the seemingly indestructible Manny Pacquiao was gunned down by long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez this past December, Floyd Mayweather Jr is now alone atop the mythical pound-for-pound mountain, but is “Money May” headed for a similar fate? For years, Mayweather and Pacquiao shared the spotlight on their multi-division parallel journey, picking spots and winning…
World ranked and undefeated heavyweight Joe “The Future” Hanks suffered a hand injury in training yesterday causing the cancellation of his February 2 main event showdown with Richard Carmack, which had been set for the Times Union Center in Albany, NY, it was announced today by Star Boxing.
On Saturday January 19th, live from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, undefeated heavyweight Jarrell Miller (4-0 4 KOs) will face off against Joey Dawejko (7-1-1 3 KOs) of Philadelphia in a scheduled four rounder. The fight will be part of the NBC Sports Networks televised lineup, which includes the main event between Gabriel…
It’s hard to believe that Bernard Hopkins is still lacing up the gloves at 48 years of age but even more remarkable is that the Philadelphian is engaging in a world title fight against one of the top men in the division, Tavoris Cloud. The pair square off on March 19 at Brooklyn’s gleaming new…
Matchroom Sport and Sauerland Promotion are delighted to announce that Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will fight in Britain. The huge super middleweight rematch is the fight of the year in boxing and the two sides are delighted that terms have been agreed on the biggest fight on British soil in many years. Full details…
Adrien Broner puts his WBC Lightweight title at risk against European and British champion Gavin Rees at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall On February 16. Recently, Broner and Rees spoke with members of the media concerning their upcoming clash. Adrien Broner: Hey, what’s going on everybody? You all know what to expect. I know I’m going…
Welterweight contender Steve Upsher Chambers is looking for an opportunity to take on anyone in the Welterweight division. Chambers of Philadelphia has a record 24-2-1 with six knockouts is looking to rebound from a disappointing eight round unanimous decision defeat to former world champion Luis Collazo on October 20th in Brooklyn, New York.
Super Lightweight contender Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs) is about to face the toughest challenge of his professional career when he steps in the ring with power puncher Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 20 KOs) on Saturday, Jan. 26. The 12-round championship bout will air live on Showtime Championship Boxing and takes place at The Joint…
Sam Eggington has his sights set on becoming a record breaker after entering the line-up for Prizefighter Welterweights III at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on January 19, live on Sky Sports. The 19 year old will be the youngest ever winner of the eight-man, one night tournament in the 28th edition, beating the record…
On Saturday night at the Rosecroft Raceway, Maryland native Alantez “Sly as A” Fox (9-0-1, 4 KOs), remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory against fellow instate rival Julius Kennedy (7-3-1, 3 KOs). The 6’5 undefeated junior middleweight prospect used his reach, slick boxing skills and body punching ability, taking Kennedy the distance in…