Jermall Charlo was among the many boxers under the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) banner who were aggressively pursued by other promoters in recent years, but—along with twin brother Jermell—were also among the many who’ve remained fiercely loyal to the company they already keep.
Bastie Samir says he aims to look beyond compatriot Briamah Kamoko, alias Bukom Banku, and fight on the bigger stage for a world title.
Unified 154-pound champion and Philadelphia-native Julian “J-Rock” Williams and hard-hitting contender Jeison Rosario went face to face at a press conference Tuesday as they previewed their showdown that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, January 18 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Williams will make a homecoming defense of…
According to British superstar Anthony Joshua, he’s been taking advice on his training regime and diet from former foe Wladimir Klitschko, who ruled the heavyweight division for a decade before losing a twelve round decision to Tyson Fury in November 2015.
Johnriel Casimero has validated his road warrior reputation with a career-best win. A minor upset occurred in the United Kingdom as the squat Filipino boxer scored a 3rd round stoppage of long-reigning Zolani Tete to win a bantamweight title Saturday evening in Birmingham, England. Tete was floored by a crushing right hand forcing…
Boxer Bastie Samir has thrown a challenge to his arch-rival Bukom Banku, daring him to a fight. The frenzy around local boxing reached a crescendo in 2017 when the two boxers sold out a very entertaining and competitive bout which ended in a defeat for Bukom Banku. Bastie pummeled the loud-mouth boxer and…
Oscar Valdez was determined to fight, whether it was a severely overweight opponent or one ready to jump in at a moment’s notice. The decision nearly cost him a title shot waiting in the wings. The former featherweight titlist from Nogales, Mexico had to climb off the canvas to rid himself of late…
Shafik Kiwanuka finally got a serious test as he punched his way to the World Boxing Federation (Africa) title. With a record of two knock-outs within two rounds, Kiwanuka was stretched full distance for the first time in his professional career by Zimbabwe’s Thamsanq Dube. He eventually won a unanimous points decision 2-1…
WBA, IBF, WBO World Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. held nothing back when he came to face to face with Anthony Joshua for a “Gloves Are Off” special on Sky Sports.
Newly-appointed Chairperson of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, former minister of health Dr. Bernard Haufiku, is impressed with the MTC Nestor Tobias Champions in Action event last weekend and revealed that his team has plans to keep the momentum. The leaders of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board hosted…