NIGERIA’S AKEEM “DODO” SADIKU DEAD AT 37
Nigeria boxer Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku, 37, died on Saturday, two weeks after he was hospitalized at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
VIDEO: CALEB PLANT DOMINATES CALEB TRUAX, CALLS FOR CANELO UNIFICATION
Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant successfully defended his title with a masterful unanimous decision victory over former champion Caleb “Golden” Truax in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night on Saturday night from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
PACQUIAO’S MANAGEMENT SENDS WARNING TO THOSE TRYING TO MEDDLE
Audie Attar of Paradigm Sports has sent a firm legal warning to anyone trying to involve themselves in the business dealings of eight division champion Manny Pacquiao.
DAVID BENAVIDEZ CALLS OUT JERMALL CHARLO
David Benavidez’s grudge match with Caleb Plant wasn’t as attractive to Plant once Benavidez lost his WBC super middleweight title at the scale August 14. Benavidez became a less appealing opponent for Canelo Alvarez as well when he was stripped of that title for a second time. Well aware that Plant and Alvarez are…
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.