JESSIE MAGDALENO RETURNS WITH DISQUALIFICATION VICTORY
Jessie Magdaleno wanted to prove to the world that he’s ready for a second title run. Whether his latest performance delivered that message, the end result keeps him very much in the running.
MORUTI MTHALANE WANTS JULIO CESAR MARTINEZ UNIFICATION
Reigning IBF world flyweight titleholder Moruti Mthalane has sent a warning out to the other world champions in his division – insisting he is ready for a unification showdown and will ‘take it with both hands.’
SOUTH AFRICA BOXING BOARD WORKS TO OPEN EAST CAPE GYMS
The South Africa boxing board has moved swiftly in preparing gyms to put in place appropriate systems and practices to comply with health and hygiene measures to mitigate all risks of the Covid-19 pandemic.
BERNARD HAUFIKU APPLAUDS HARMONY AMONG NAMIBIA BOXING PROMOTERS
Chairperson of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB), Dr. Bernard Haufiku, has hailed the newfound unity amongst local boxing promoters, especially the collaboration they displayed during these difficult times when the sport is plagued by Covid-19.
EMMANUEL “GAMEBOY” TAGOE SOLDIERS ON DESPITE OBSTACLES
After training in the US for a fight that didn’t occur, Emmanuel “Gameboy” Tagoe is back in his native Ghana.
USA BOXING RETURNS WITH SHAKUR STEVENSON WIN
Shakur Stevenson’s debut at 130 pounds played out as expected Tuesday night.
NAMIBIA BOXING: OUTDATED ACT TO BE AMENDED
Chairperson of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB), Dr Bernard Haufiku, said amending or either repealing the current Boxing Act of 1980 is top of his priorities, as the act is outdated and discriminatory.
KEVIN LERENA: BREIDIS WOULD BE EASIER THAN DORTICOS
He’s only boxed competitively for 171 rounds and never took part in a single amateur contest, yet South Africa’s Kevin Lerena (25-1) is on top of the world.
OLEKSANDR GVOZDYK RETIRES AT AGE 33
Former WBC light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 33.
ANTHONY JOSHUA APPEARS AT RALLY WITH KNEE INJURY
Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has suffered a left knee injury that will sideline him for at least the next four weeks, promoter Eddie Hearn told BoxingScene.com on Saturday.