China’s heavyweight star Zhilei Zhang has shown interest in a potential fight with Derek Chisora after witnessing Chisora’s recent victory over Joe Joyce. Chisora won by unanimous decision at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, a win that might revive his career. In an attempt to taunt Joyce at their weigh-in, Chisora wore a mask depicting […]
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has ordered the IBF #1 super middleweight William Scull (22-0, 9 KOs) to face Russia’s, Vladimir Shishkin (16-0, 10 KOs) for the vacant IBF world title, previously held by Canelo Alvarez. Scull’s promoter, AGON Sports, and Shishkin’s promoter, Salita Promotions, have been given until August 27 to reach an agreement; […]
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) is aiming for a significant rematch with Joseph Parker, provided he overcomes Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (26-1-1, 22 KOs) in his much-anticipated comeback fight at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 3 “My immediate focus is on Jarrell Miller; God willing, we secure […]
Claressa Shields (15-0) knocked out WBC heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse early in second round on Saturday night, earning titles in fourth and fifth division. Shields, two-time Olympic champion, moved up two weight classes as a light-heavyweight and the fight was for WBC World light-heavy and heavyweight titles. Also for WBF heavyweight title. Shields prior held […]
Derek Chisora (35-13) beat Joye Joyce (16-13) on Saturday night in London in a great upset following 10 gruelling rounds between two British heavyweights. Chisora won via unanimous decision (96:94, 96:94 and 97:92). He dropped Joyce once in round nine. 40-year-old said after the fight that he isn’t thinking of retiring yet. He said Joyce […]
WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) has signed a co-promotional deal with Top Rank, partnering with Teiken Promotions and M.T Boxing Gym for his upcoming fights. “Junto Nakatani is a unique and exceptional talent,” said Top Rank president Bob Arum. “He is a force of nature and one of the fiercest punchers in […]
Australia’s Justis Huni (10-0) defended his WBO Global heavyweight title on Thursday (July 25) in Queensland. Huni stopped Troy Pilcher (9-1-1) in second round. Huni is continuing to impress and could soon fight for a world title. In undercard Clay Waterman (13-1-0) defeated Lucas Miller (12-7-2) for Australian light-heavyweight title.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend his WBC, WBA and WBO world super-middleweight titles on September 14 against Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs) at “T-Mobile Arena” in Las Vegas. Canelo informed via social media on Thursday about this next opponent. But it’s been reported that he will be tripped of his IBF title […]
David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) will continue his career in light-heavyweight division. Promotion of Benavidez, Sampson Boxing, informed World Boxing Council that Benavidez will continue to fight in light-heavyweight division. Benavidez will be mandatory challenger of the winner of the fight for undisputed title between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol. Beterbiev will face Bivol on […]
Former world unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz (35-2) will return in ring after almost two years pause. Ruiz will face Jarrell Miller (26-1-1) on August 3 in Los Angeles. It will be on the card headlined by Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov, which will fight for WBA World and WBO Interim World super-welterweight titles. Ruiz […]
