ROY JONES MAY JOIN RUSSIAN BOXING FEDERATION
Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. may assume office in the Russian Boxing Federation, according to statements made by the organization’s Secretary General, Kirill Shchekutyev, to Tass.
JOSEPH AGBEKO STILL BLEEDS BOXING
Joseph Agbeko isn’t quite ready to hang up the gloves. Agbeko, 43, hasn’t lost the passion for the sport, despite having boxed professionally for over 23 years. And despite having already won two world titles, the Ghana native has set his sights on winning another, even at his advanced age. “I will continue…
ARUM SAYS CONTRACTS ARE BEING DRAWN UP FOR FURY-JOSHUA
Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, explains that a deal is inching closer for a unification clash with WBA, WBO, IBF Champion Anthony Joshua.
PAUL DOGBOE SAYS OF SON ISAAC DOGBOE: I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING
Paul Dogboe, the father of former world champion Isaac Dogboe has suggested that his son is yet to properly appreciate the sacrifices he (Paul Dogboe) made for him to thrive as a boxer.
NIGERIA’S EFETOBOR APOCHI PLANS TO RESURRECT THE CRUISERWEIGHT DIVISION
When Efetobor Apochi steps into the ring, the comparison of his dimensions and demeanor to perhaps the most bombastic prizefighter from the recent past is immediate and inescapable.
FULTON OUTPOINTS LEO IN A THRILLER, CLAIMS 122-POUND WORLD TITLE
In the long-awaited battle between unbeaten junior featherweights, Stephen “Cool Boy” Fulton Jr., captured his first world title via unanimous decision over Angelo Leo in the main event of 2021’s inaugural SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
GHANA’S SENA AGBEKO TO MAKE SHOWTIME DEBUT FEBRUARY 17
Ghana’s Sena Agbeko will make his SHOWTIME debut versus unbeaten Vladimir Shishkin in a super middleweight battle on Wednesday, February 17.
MYKQUAN WILLIAMS OUTPOINTS YEIS SOLANO ON SHOBOX 2021 RETURN
Rising undefeated super lightweight prospect Mykquan Williams earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Yeis Solano in the main event of Wednesday night’s edition of ShoBox: The New Generation from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in an event presented by Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents Boxing. The event marked the beginning of ShoBox’s…
THE TRANSFORMATION OF MARCUS TEMPLE
Marcus Temple was never far away from boxing and after having won a bronze medal at the Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand, and the South African professional flyweight title he remained in the sport as an administrator for many years. Born in Luanshaya of the then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) on 21 April…
AKINTUNDE OPALEYE, EX-OYO BOXING CHAIR, ANNOUNCED DEAD
Former Oyo State Amateur Boxing Association Chairman, Mr. Akintunde Opaleye, is dead.