SOUTH AFRICA MUST NOT RESUME HERE: LOCAL PROMOTER
Former South Africa boxing promoter, Andile Sidinile, wants boxing to stop in his home country.
Former South Africa boxing promoter, Andile Sidinile, wants boxing to stop in his home country.
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’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.
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).
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…
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.
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.
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.
Former four division world champion Mikey Garcia is still very motivated to get his hands on Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.
Ghana boxing has lost a national treasure. Former world champion Alfred Kotey was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning in the Bronx, New York. He was 52 years old.