SOUTH AFRICA BOXING “4@WAR” TOURNEY EXPECTED TO CONTINUE SEP. 8
The second leg of the 4@War tournament takes place on September 2 at Emperors Palace in conjunction with Golden Gloves Promotions, pending approval from Boxing South Africa (BSA).
RYAN GARCIA LOOKING AT FACING LUKE CAMPBELL NEXT
Armed with two desirable options, Ryan Garcia has chosen the path he prefers to travel. Now comes the part of the involved promoters securing a deal to put this matter to bed altogether. The unbeaten lightweight contender has accepted an invitation by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to enter talks for an interim…
SOUTH AFRICA MUST NOT RESUME HERE: LOCAL PROMOTER
Former South Africa boxing promoter, Andile Sidinile, wants boxing to stop in his home country.
ROBERTO DURAN MAKES FULL RECOVERY FROM COVID-19
On Thursday, WBA Boxing reposted a video announcing that boxing legend Roberto Duran was discharged from the hospital and will continue his COVID-19 recovery at home. He is reportedly recuperating with his family and is in better health. A video of the 69-year-old was posted on Twitter and Instagram, with Duran giving a thumbs…
RYAN GARCIA: DE LA HOYA SOUNDS LIKE A HATER
Ryan Garcia’s return to the boxing ring was in the works for an Independence Day showdown, but the 21-year-old ultimately balked at not being able to break the bank, and called out promoter Golden Boy and DAZN to deliver a better financial package.
WBA AND AIBA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT FOR WORLD BOXING
During the 99th Convention of the World Boxing Association, the WBA President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza had a short meeting with Mr. Muhamed Moustahsane, the current President of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).
EMMANUEL TAGOE TO FACE RYAN GARCIA?
As the lightweight division continues to take shape even in the current pandemic climate, there remains work to be done. Several moves have been made within the WBC 135-pound rankings, with a Diamond title fight set, an interim title fight was ordered and a voluntary defense was granted to its unbeaten world champion Devin…
GOtv TO UNVEIL NEW BOXING GYM
Boxing in Nigeria is set to receive a huge boost following the completion of an international standard boxing facility, the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial/GOtv Boxing Gym, which is set to be opened soon.
FURY-WILDER 3 COULD MOVE TO DEC. 19 IN LAS VEGAS
Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is crossing his fingers that a live crowd will be possible for a year-end target date for the trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
GASPARD PIERRE OF HAITI TO TURN PRO JULY 17
Team Haiti standout Gaspard Pierre has decided to turn professional under the guidance of upstart Florida manager Ryan Rickey and will debut on July 17 in Venice, Florida.