Jamaine Ortiz (17-2-1, 8 KOs) had his big test last Thursday night. In his first world title fight against WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs), the Technician executed his fight plan by darting in and out, and using movement and speed to frustrate Lopez. The only thing Ortiz didn’t do was win a decision in the ...
Bob Arum anticipates one of the most talented fighters his company promotes to extend their partnership. Arum replied that it’s “not even a question” when asked by BoxingScene.com whether Shakur Stevenson will sign a contract extension with Arum’s Top Rank Inc. According to a report by ESPN.com’s Mike Coppinger last week, Stevenson turned down a five-fight, $15 million contract extension ...
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is locked in for his next fight. Unfortunately for the unbeaten IBF welterweight titlist, it will take place in a courtroom rather than the ring. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Philadelphia’s Ennis has filed a three-count lawsuit against NOW Boxing, claiming breach of contract. The case was filed on February 7 with the U.S. District Court for the ...
Fighters come in all shapes and sizes but for the most part, the dreams they share are very similar. Vasiliy Lomachenko, however, had a bit of a different goal for himself. Getting their hands on a world title is the number one goal of most fighters starting off. Of course, as their career progresses, more goals pop up on their ...
Gervonta Davis needs to get back in the mix. Normally, that isn’t a huge issue. The lightweight division usually affords him with a ton of fighters to choose from. But, his options, at least for now, are limited. Devin Haney is getting ready for his showdown against Ryan Garcia, William Zepeda isn’t a household name, Vasiliy Lomachenko is tied up ...
The third installment of the popular “Rising Stars Arabia” pro boxing series, which showcases developing Arab boxers on a worldwide platform, will be held Saturday, March 2, outdoors at picturesque Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “Rising Stars Arabia 3” will be streamed live on DAZN and ESPN Knockout, as well as broadcast on Abu Dhabi ...
Frank Warren, co-promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has no doubt that his boxer will be ready to go for the rescheduled date with WBO, IBF, IBO, WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fight was on pace to take place on February 17, but it was recently pushed back to May 18 - after Fury sustained a severe cut in training ...
Eye of the Tiger's new recruit, Osleys Iglesias (9-0, 8 KOs), will arrive in Montreal for the first time to compete in a 12-round bout on March 7. To make a proper introduction, the current IBO champion of the super-middleweights aims to impress the Quebec audience against the ever-competitive Marcelo Coceres (32-6-1, 18 KOs) in the ring at the Cabaret ...
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will provide the boxing world with a long-awaited update regarding his next move. The sport’s undisputed super middleweight king is due to hold court with TV Azteca in his native Mexico on Tuesday. The context of his scheduled appearance only came with a vague preview of what to expect during the exclusive televised interview. “The undisputed super ...
Jaime Munguia was right on time with one of the most dominant wins of his career. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the team for the unbeaten former WBO junior middleweight contender has entered significant talks with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez regarding a future all-Mexico showdown. The development—which was first reported by ESPN Deportes' Salvador 'Chava' Rodriguez—emerged shortly after Munguia’s one-sided, ninth-round knockout ...