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Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas – Rising welterweight Jesus Ramos (18-0, 15 KOs) continued his march with an impressive stoppage of Vladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 KOs) in the sixth round. After Ramos was handling himself well in the first round, Hernandez really picked things up in the second and third with a heavy workrate and was digging to

Carlos Cuadras arrived in Phoenix this past Sunday of the belief that he was set for a title fight rematch with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. The thought of beginning his normal fight week ritual instead gave way to a different task—homework. Cuadras spent a full training camp preparing for a second fight with Sor Rungvisai (50-5-1,

Jamie Mitchell has overcome far too much in life to simply settle for having won a major title in the pro ranks. The belt is here to stay, as far as the Los Angeles-bred, Las Vegas-based WBA bantamweight titlist is concerned. Mitchell doesn’t see that dynamic changing when she meets unbeaten challenger Carly Skelly (4-0-1,

The end is near for the search to secure a heavyweight willing to next face Filip Hrgovic. BoxingScene.com has learned that the IBF will permit an extension of one business day for the next two candidates—Demsey McKean and Zhilei Zhang—to accept an invitation to enter talks for a final title eliminator with Croatia’s Hrgovic. A

Covid-19 has knocked out Finnish cruiserweight Samuli Karkkainen and his fight against Swede Samo Jangirov that was to headline Probellum and Pro Boxing Team Finland tomorrow night in Vantaa. The fight is thus cancelled. The rest of the bill will go ahead. Jangiriov and his team was just about to leave Sweden when the bad

A title fight between decorated amateur boxer and undefeated professional, Quinton Randall (8-0, 2 KOs), and Ivan “Zurdo” Alvarez (31-13-1, 21 KOs) has been added to an already loaded February 24th card on the 2022 RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS opener. The semifinals of the World Cup Boxing Series’ (WCBS) inaugural “4-Man Lightweight Tournament,”

Fighters competing on the Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios undercard previewed their respective matchups during a press conference Thursday before they enter the ring this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Ryan Hafey) Meeting face to face were rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos

All action welterweight Samuel Vargas (31-7-2) will take on Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski (19-2-0) in a 10-round main event on Sunday, March 13th from Rebel Entertainment Complex in an event presented by Toronto’s own Lee Baxter Promotions.  Following a defeat to welterweight star Conor Benn at the Copper Box Arena in London, England last April, Vargas

Undefeated Toronto light heavyweight prospect Kareem Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) has signed a managerial contract with 3 Point Management (3PM), which also manages 43-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, the former World Super Middleweight Champion, and today the top-ranked World light heavyweight contender. “Kareem is a great talent that just needs an opportunity,” Ramirez said. “He’s been

Former world champions Keith “One Time” Thurman and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday, as they previewed their showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Al Powers) The press conference

Coming off the biggest win of his career almost a year ago, WBC #13-rated heavyweight Otto Wallin says he’s happy to be getting back in the ring this Saturday night. “I feel like since I fought Tyson Fury, I’ve only gotten better,” added Wallin. “I’ve had two more years of training and I gained very

USA Boxing announced today the dates and locations for the next three editions of the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics, which will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this summer in Wichita, Kan. Before heading back to Lubbock, Texas in 2023 and returning to Wichita the following year. “USA Boxing is beyond pleased to officially announce

Jermall Charlo has been cleared of all charges stemming from an alleged robbery incident. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the three-count case against the unbeaten two-division and reigning WBC middleweight titlist was dismissed on Monday, citing insufficient evidence in dropping all charges. Houston’s Charlo was previously arrested on August 7 and charged with three counts of

Jessie Vargas and Liam Smith collide in a must-win Super-Welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday April 30, live worldwide on DAZN, leading the undercard for the historic clash between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, brought to you by Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions.  Presale begins at 12noon ET on

Probellum has announced the promotional signing of super featherweight prospect Steven Cairns. “Steven is a brilliant young fighter with a great future ahead of him,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum. “Naturally, we are very pleased to announce his signing and after making an impressive start to his professional career, we expect Steven to develop

Social media star Jake Paul explains that he’d have no issue with facing former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight – but denies recent reports that the two of them were in talks to face each other. Paul considers Tyson a friend, but he’s open to the possibility of trading punches with

Last Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh (4-0, 3 KOs) returned to ring, and added another stoppage win to his record. Ali Walsh, the grandson of heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali, took down Jeremiah Yeager (1-2-1, 1 KO) in the second round, knocking him down for

Social media star Jake Paul is looking to have at least five more boxing matches before walking away from the sport, at least as an active fighter. Last year, Paul had three fights – with a first round stoppage of MMA veteran Ben Askren, an eight round split decision over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley,