As much as the boxing world would like to see Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano immediately run back last Saturday’s terrific battle in San Antonio, we may have to wait a bit. Jake Donovan reports that the IBF has ordered Charlo to face mandatory challenger Bakhram Murtazaliev, who already stepped aside for Charlo’s bouts with
Month: July 2021
Isaiah Steen was supposed to take a significant step up in class versus Kalvin Henderson on October 7. Showtime was set to televise Steen-Henderson as the co-feature of a “ShoBox: The New Generation” telecast before Steen’s half-brother, 2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell, faced Wendy Toussaint in the main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,
Posted on 07/22/2021 By: Hans Themistode With WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford and highly rated contender Shawn Porter seemingly gaining no ground in their fight talks, the WBO has stepped in to ensure it happens. As of this past Wednesday night, the sanctioning body has formally ordered both sides to begin negotiations. “Please be advised
8:01 AM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Frazer Clarke will begin his attempt to win Olympic gold in the men’s super heavyweight category on Saturday, and although Tokyo 2020 was delayed
Opinion Anthony Joshua’s next fight, the Tokyo Olympics and much more feature on the latest Opening Bell podcast THE excellent heavyweight matchup between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk was officially announced this week. Okay, it’s not Tyson Fury-Joshua but, as consolation prizes go, this is a terrific fight in the heavyweight division. And a very
Amateur Sam Mellish/GB Boxing John Dennen considers the implications of the Olympic draw for the GB boxers in Tokyo (inc. dates and UK times for their first bouts) THE draw is in for boxing at the Tokyo Games. It’s a nervy moment for the athletes. For many their chances at a medal can be dictated
The WBO have sent out a letter to promoters for welterweight titlist Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter, ordering negotiations for a title fight with a 30-day window to get a deal done. Crawford (37-0, 28 KO) has been expected to face 140 lb contender Jose Zepeda, likely on Oct. 23, but this move means there’s
Puerto Rican super middleweight contender Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga was well aware that his streak of 16 knockouts in the first round would eventually come to an end. And that occurrence happened this past April when Demond Nicholson survived his punches for eight rounds. For the first time in his pro career in a
Posted on 07/21/2021 By: Sean Crose “Brian Castano is one hell of a better fighter than anyone gave him credit for and he came to fight for his life Saturday,” Jermell Charlo has posted on Instagram, referring to his battle for the undisputed junior middleweight championship of the world last Saturday night. The fight between
1:24 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Terence Crawford, ESPN’s No. 2 pound-for-pound boxer, could be preparing for a quantum leap in competition. A fight between the welterweight champion and former titleholder Shawn Porter was ordered by the WBO late Wednesday night. In the letter, sent to Crawford’s promoter, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, and Tom Brown,
In an effort to raise the profiles of its young talent, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions has announced an additional six shows for 2021, which will air on both BT Sport and the network’s YouTube channel. “It is particularly important in the times we are currently living to provide every opportunity we can for those starting
Murat Gassiev and Michael Wallisch will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asian heavyweight title on Thursday, at the Dynamo Volleyball Arena, in Moscow, Russia. Both fighters complied with the weigh-in ceremony on Wednesday and are ready to step into the ring to fight for the regional belt. Gassiev, 27-years-old and a former cruiserweight
Posted on 07/21/2021 By: Hans Themistode Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant continue to inch closer and closer to their undisputed showdown. The pair are currently locked in negations on a proposed September 18th, showdown that would take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Alvarez holding the WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring
6:48 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight at 48 is now exactly that — a fight. The Hall of Fame boxer’s Sept. 11 return against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort, originally planned as a boxing exhibition, now will be a sanctioned fight, Triller Fight Club founder Ryan Kavanaugh told ESPN on
Rising welterweight prospect Vito Mielnick Jr. speaks with Ray Flores ahead of his rematch with James Martin to avenge his first professional career loss on the Michael Coffie vs Gerald Washington undercard on July 31, 2021, live on FOX. #CoffieWashington Fight Night Details: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-073121 #JamesMielnicki #PBCTimeOut Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT
Carlos Takam warned Joe Joyce that he is bringing war when they meet in the ring on Saturday 24th July. The 40-year-old heavyweight veteran is expecting a tough and gruelling battle at Wembley Arena, but is adamant that he’s going to surprise people who are writing him off. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube
FRANK WARREN AND Queensberry have announced the introduction of a series of shows that will see our hugely talented prospects take centre stage in front of the BT Sport cameras. With an extra 6 shows added this year to BT’s existing offering, Queensberry’s band of young professionals will be put under the spotlight on promotions
There’s no doubt that unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is a bit bummed out that he won’t get his opportunity to become undisputed champion by facing Tyson Fury next, but Joshua tells Sky Sports that he’s still fully focused on his scheduled fight with mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk on September 25. Joshua says he doesn’t
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