TENAFLY, N.J.(June 29, 2017) – One of boxing’s most polarizing and exciting young fighters faces a dangerous three-time, two-division world champion, as Chris Eubank Jr. defends his International Boxing Organization (IBO) Super Middleweight Championship against “King” Arthur Abraham on Saturday, July 15, available to watch on Pay Per View in the United States, starting at…
The weight is made and the fighters are ready to go for tonight’s Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Bounce show. In the main event, IBF World lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr. and mandatory challenger Denis Shafikov prepare to face off at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio in what is expected to be a Fight…
LAS VEGAS (June 29, 2017) – Fast on the heels of an exhilarating slate of shows in June, Premier Boxing Champions roars into July with five shows that feature action-packed matches in some of the hottest divisions in boxing. “July isn’t typically one of the busiest months for boxing, but Premier Boxing Champions is…
LONG ISLAND, NY (June 29, 2017) – Once-beaten welterweight Jamal James (20-1, 9 KO’s) will meet former title challenger Jo Jo Dan (36-4, 19 KO’s) in a 10-round showdown featured on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes Saturday, July 15 at the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. …
Namibia’s Julius Indongo has raised the bar for Africa boxing, but with his next opponent, he’ll reach for the stars. MTC Promotions and Top Rank Promotions are finalizing a 140lb. unification bout between WBA & IBF world titlist Indongo (22-0, 11 KO’s) and WBC & WBO world champion Terence Crawford (31-0, 22 KO’s). Crawford…
Yetunde Odunuga, a Nigerian female amateur boxer, took home the gold medal in the women’s lightweight category at the Africa Confederation Boxing Championship in Brazzaville, Congo. Odunuga (pictured right) is an army officer in her native Nigeria. She is the only boxer from her country to win a medal at this AIBA qualifying tourney. With…
Out of respect to Julio Cesar Chavez and his family, due to the tragic loss of his brother, Rafael “Borrego” Chavez, we didn’t publish this column earlier. May God bring prompt resignation to Dona Isabel and the rest of the family. On a happy note, the boxing community of the world has been following…
TOLEDO, OH. (June 28, 2017) – Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Easter and top contender Denis Shafikov discussed their world title showdown with media Wednesday in advance of their bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce this Friday, June 30 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Televised coverage on Bounce begins at…
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (June 28, 2017) – Exciting former world champion Victor Ortiz (31-6-2, 24 KOs) will meet Mexico’s Saul Corral (24-9, 15 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight matchup on Sunday, July 30 that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California. Televised coverage begins at 7…
ALEXANDRIA, LA. (June 28, 2017) – Featherweight prospect Miguel Flores (21-1, 9 KOs) will return to the ring to face former title challenger Chris Avalos (26-5, 19 KOs) in a 10-round showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes July 18 from Rapides Parish Coliseum in…