Artur Beterbiev already knows what it takes to defeat Dmitry Bivol, but this rematch is about more than just defending his titles. For the undisputed light heavyweight champion, it’s a chance to prove that his victory in their first fight was no fluke. Known for his devastating knockout power, Beterbiev won their first bout by…
To the backdrop of the stunning illuminations of Boulevard City, the fighters involved in ‘The Last Crescendo’ were paraded in the opening event of fight week in Riyadh, the Grand Arrivals. With the media out in full force and television cameras from across the globe relaying the action to numerous territories, the fighters strode down…
In 2024, one of the most anticipated showdowns in boxing featured Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. At the time, Bivol entered the ring as the reigning WBA Super Light Heavyweight Champion, while the hard-hitting Canadian held the WBC, IBF, and WBO belts. When the dust settled, Beterbiev emerged victorious, becoming the undisputed king of the…
Arnel Lofranco claimed the WBA Asia minimumweight championship after Jonathan Refugio was forced to retire at the end of the second round in their showdown in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. The 105-pound title fight was an all-action affair for as long as it lasted. Lofranco came out with a high-volume attack, while Refugio initially held his…
A pair of hungry Panamanian prospects will step into the ring on February 22 at Salón Aurora inside SoHo Mall, battling for the vacant WBA Fedecaribe super flyweight title. Santos Villar and Carlos RodrÃguez are both chasing their first championship, and neither man plans to leave empty-handed. At 26 years old, Villar turned pro in…
Former WBA middleweight champion Félix Sturm turned back the clock in dominant fashion, stopping Benjamin Blindert in three rounds to capture the WBA Gold light heavyweight title Saturday night at the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu-Ulm, Germany. At 46 years old, Sturm showed that experience and ring IQ still count for plenty. From the opening bell,…
Veteran southpaw James “Jazza†Dickens put on a relentless and high-energy performance to upset the favored Zelfa Barrett, securing a unanimous decision victory at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena and claiming the vacant WBA International super featherweight title. After 10 action-packed rounds, Dickens effectively used his left-handed stance to break through Barrett’s guard, landing punishing body…
Mongolian standout Tsendbaatar Erdenebat remained unbeaten and captured the WBA Central Asia lightweight title with a dominant TKO victory over Mexico’s Pedro Bernal in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. With the win, Erdenebat improves to a perfect 12-0, with six of those victories coming by knockout. Bernal, meanwhile, now holds a record of 12-2-1. From the opening bell,…
The boxing world has lost a legend. Venezuelan former world champion Luis “Lumumba†Estaba passed away on Sunday, February 16, at the age of 86. Born in Güiria, Venezuela, Estaba carved out a remarkable career in the ring, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the sport as a world champion. He made his professional debut in…
Pat McCormack put on a masterclass Saturday night at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, stopping fellow Brit Robbie Davies Jr. in six rounds to retain his WBA Intercontinental welterweight strap. The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist showcased his superior conditioning and relentless offensive arsenal, overwhelming Davies—arguably his most seasoned opponent to date. McCormack was up against a…
Kosovo’s Altin Zogaj (15-0, 8 KOs) is set for the biggest test of his career as he faces Germany’s Alexander Rigas for the WBA Continental Europe light heavyweight title on February 22 in Stuttgart. For the undefeated Zogaj, this will be his first shot at a WBA title, but fighting in Germany feels like home….
WBA bantamweight world champion Seiya Tsutsumi is set to make the first defense of his title on Monday, February 24, when he takes on former world champion Daigo Higa at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Tsutsumi, undefeated in 14 fights (12-0-2, 8 KOs), has shown he possesses both skill and stopping power, with a 57%…