RICHARD “KID” BORIAS DIES
Former Transvaal and South African lightweight champion Richard “Kid” Borias passed away at his home in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg on Thursday after a long illness. He was 78.
CROLLA: I CAN BEAT LOMACHENKO!
Anthony Crolla is not planning to go down without a serious fight when he faces WBA, WBO lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko at the Staples Center on April 12th in Los Angeles, California.
NIGERIAN-BORN LASISI IMPRESSES
A Nigerian-born boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi, who has adopted United Arab Emirates and Dubai as his adopted home, has put the Arab nation on the boxing map.
KLITSCHKO SAYS NEVER SAY NEVER REGARDING RING RETURN
Former heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko refused to rule out a return to the ring amid rumours he could be set for a sensational comeback.
DIBELLA: COMMEY IS NOT AVOIDING LOMACHENKO
Richard Commey promoter Lou DiBella of DiBella Promotions had plenty to say regarding a potential Commey bout versus Vasiliy Lomachenko.
ISAAC DOGBOE OUTLINES FUTURE PLANS
Former WBO world super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe says he could move up in weight soon after reclaiming his title from Mexico’s Emanuel Navarrete in their May 11 rematch.
WILDER PROMISES A STYLE CHANGE–AND A KO OF BREAZEALE
Even with more than 10 years of service in the pro ranks, it’s never too late for Deontay Wilder to change up his fighting style or—at the very least—learn from past mistakes.
SHIELDS-HAMMER: THE MOST IMPORTANT WOMEN’S BOUT IN HISTORY
Lucia Rijker, arguably the greatest female boxer ever, was asked a generation ago how she felt about those who constantly questioned whether a women’s place was in a boxing ring. She turned to the questioner, expressionless, and said with utter sincerity:
ANDY RUIZ READY TO MAKE NOISE AT HEAVYWEIGHT
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. (31-1, 20 KOs) is very motivated for his planned return on April 20 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX card from the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
LERENA, MBENGE SET TO RETURN
Golden Gloves Boxing Promotions have announced that Keven Lerena will defend his IBO cruiserweight belt against Vasil Ducar at Emperors Palace, near Kempton Park on June 8 and Thulani Mbenge will defend his IBO welterweight belt against Sebastian Formella in Hamburg, Germany on July 6.