Multiple boxing insiders are circulating the word that Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) and Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) are nearing terms for a targeted April 30 unification bout in Las Vegas that would headline on ESPN. As of now the financial terms between the fighters haven’t been completely settled but that things are trending
Month: January 2022
In an era in which hustle culture is glamorized, there’s no shortage of people who proclaim they’re never not working. For some that may be true, although for those for whom it is, it’s likely not something they’re particularly happy about. For others, it’s a more boastful, if not disingenuous way of embracing a bootstrap
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Sean Crose Undefeated WBC lightweight titlist Devin Haney put a tweet out on Sunday that should be of considerable interest to fans. “Yo @georgekambosos,” he tweeted, “we making this fight happen or what? i’m agreeing to all you’re terms weather its the vaccine or the travel. Its starting to look like
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is gearing up to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 this coming Saturday, but he’s continued to discuss his willingness to take part in a potential cross-sport boxing match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. For the last few weeks, both Ngannou and Fury have expressed their
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Hans Themistode Shakur Stevenson began growing impatient as a showdown between himself and Oscar Valdez grew more and more unlikely. Immediately following his 10th round stoppage win over Jamel Herring, to relieve the former marine of his WBO 130 pound title, Stevenson swiftly turned his attention towards Valdez and his WBC
2:37 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Shakur Stevenson and Oscar Valdez are in the process of finalizing a deal for a 130-pound title unification fight on April 30 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Sources said no financial agreement has been reached for the proposed ESPN main event. After Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) scored
It looks like Chris Eubank Jr’s next scheduled fight against Liam Williams has a new home and date with the two now being scheduled to collide on February 5 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales after the local government has allowed the resumption of indoor sporting events. Both Eubank and Williams were previously slated
Opinion Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Every British boxer ranked: professional ratings from heavyweight to flyweight, division by division compiled by Andy Whittle Division-by-division, compiled by Andy Whittle *International boxer fighting out of Britain **Does not have current BBB of C licence ***Holds BUI licence HEAVYWEIGHT – Over 200lbs 1: Tyson Fury (Morecambe) 31-0-1** 2: Anthony
Keith Thurman has been stuck on the sidelines ever since suffering his first career loss to the since-retired Manny Pacquaio in July 2019. On Feb. 5, the former welterweight champion Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) will look to repair his career when he takes on Mario Barrios in a FOX Sports pay per view headlining bout
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Hans Themistode WBO light heavyweight champion Joe Smith Jr. was hoping to test the chin as well as the mental resolve of Callum Johnson. With the two scheduled to square off in the main event at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, this Saturday night, Smith Jr.
12:13 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Joe Smith Jr. made the first defense of his WBO light heavyweight title with a ninth-round TKO of Steven Geffrard on Saturday in Verona, New York. Smith (28-3, 22 KOs) dished a beating on Geffrard (16-3, 12 KOs) from the opening bell before finally dropping him to a knee in
Joe Smith Jr successfully defended his WBO light heavyweight title, stopping challenger Steve Geffrard in the ninth round of a one-sided ESPN main event from Verona, New York. Geffrard had come in on just eight days’ notice, replacing original opponent Callum Johnson, who was ruled out after testing positive for COVID. Once a standout amateur,
#ThurmanBarrios Fight Night Details: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-020522 Former world champions Keith “One Time’’ Thurman and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios collide in a high-stakes 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In the co-feature, four-division world
Verona, New York – WBO light heavyweight champion Joe Smith (28-3, 23 KOs) made the first defense of his title with a ninth round stoppage of Steve Geffrard (16-3, 12 KOs). Geffrard took the fight on very late notice – after original opponent Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. Smith out firing in the first round, pressing
Posted on 01/15/2022 After getting off to a slow start, Abraham Nova (21-0, 15 KOs) found his rhythm against late replacement opponent William Encarnacion (19-2, 15 KOs). The two clashed in the co-main event at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. While Encarnacion proved to be both durable and brave, the
38-year-old heavyweight Robert Helenius is currently riding a three fight knockout streak with his last two coming over Adam Kownacki between 2020 and 2021. And with those big wins Helenius is working his way towards a shot at a major world title, and believes he’s the most deserving contender to be given a mandatory title
Joe Smith Jr. expects to be much more impressive during his first title defense Saturday night than he was when he won the then-vacant WBO light heavyweight title nine months ago. Smith overcame Maxim Vlasov by majority decision to become one of boxing’s 175-pound champions, yet Smith admits it was far from his best performance.
Posted on 01/15/2022 By: Sean Crose “I’m delighted to have signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and I can’t wait to make my professional debut this year,” says Cheavon Clarke. Now that the amateur standout is officially a part of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Promotions, he’ll have significant backing as he makes
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