The amount of chastisement that’s been thrown in the direction of George Kambosos Jr., from his point of view, is a bit unfair. He doesn’t need anyone to remind him of what transpired when he fought Devin Haney. Simply put, it wasn’t his proudest moment as he lost virtually every second of every round in back-to-back meetings. Still, take the ...
This past Saturday on CBN Promotions' "Super Brawl Saturday" card, undefeated super featherweight prospect, Austin Brooks (12-0, 5 KOs), captured the WBA Continental title with a dramatic 7th round knockout over Jose Manuel Izaguirre (7-1, 3 KOs). In the 8-round co-main event, lightweight Tayden Beltran (8-0-1, 4 KOs), remained undefeated as he was victorious against Willmark Canonico (12-4-2, 10 KOs). ...
Middleweight contender Michael Zerafa is a few weeks away from his mandatory fight with WBA world champion Erislandy Lara. Their fight takes place on March 30 in Las Vegas - as part of the card that features Zerafa's Australian rival, WBO 154-pound champion Tim Tszyu, who faces Keith Thurman in the main event. For the upcoming fight, Zerafa will be ...
Professional Fighters League [PFL] CEO Peter Murray believes former UFC champion Francis Ngannou is more than capable of shocking Anthony Joshua. The MMA veteran will face the former two-time heavyweight champion on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou signed on with PFL after parting ways with the UFC. Last October, when making his pro boxing debut, Ngannou nearly derailed ...
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 ...