JOSEPH AGBEKO GIFTED A HOMETOWN DECISION
According to reports from Ghana, former two-time world champion Joseph Agbeko was gifted a hometown unanimous decision over Uganda’s Fran Kilawabye Friday night in Aflao, Ghana.
JOSHUA OUTPOINTS PARKER IN COMPETITIVE BOUT
Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua went the distance for the first time in his career, outpointing previously undefeated champion Joseph Parker in a heavyweight unification bout Saturday on SHOWTIME in Cardiff, Wales.
GHANA’S JOSHUA BUATSI SHINES ON JOSHUA-PARKER UNDERCARD
Ghana’s Joshua Buatsi extended his pro record to 5-0 after beating 52-fight veteran Bartlomiej Grafka in Cardiff on Saturday night. The 2016 Team GB Olympic standout cruised to a six-round decision on the undercard to Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker.
JULIAN WILLIAMS TRAINING CAMP NOTES
SAN CARLOS, CA (March 30, 2018) – Top super welterweight contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams will look to put himself closer to another world title shot when he faces Nathaniel Gallimore in a 154-pound world title eliminator Saturday, April 7 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
ANGULO-MORA ADDED TO STACKED APRIL 7 CARD
LAS VEGAS – (March 30, 2018) – The always exciting Alfredo “El Perro” Angulosquares off against former world champion Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora in an eight-round super middleweight battle while unbeaten Emanuel Medina (13-0, 9 KOs) battles Saul Corral (27-10, 18 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight clash as part of undercard action Saturday, April 7 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
WATCH: JOSHUA & PARKER MAKE WEIGHT, READY FOR WAR!
CARDIFF, WALES – IBF and WBA Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua weighed-in at 242 ¼ pounds and WBO Champion Joseph Parker measured 236 ½ pounds Friday before a capacity crowd at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff for their Heavyweight World Championship tomorrow live on SHOWTIME.
NELSON ABAKA OUT TO MEDAL AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Light heavyweight Nickson ‘King’ Abaka is seeking to claim his maiden global title as he prepares for next week’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
TERENCE CRAWFORD-JEFF HORN OFFICIALLY SET FOR JUNE 9
Pound-for-pound superstar TERENCE “Bud” CRAWFORD is ready to conquer the welterweight division. Crawford, the former lightweight champion and undisputed junior welterweight kingpin, will challenge JEFF “The Hornet” HORN for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title on Saturday, June 9, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
DEGALE, CENTENO & GALLIMORE WORKOUT QUOTES
LOS ANGELES – Fighters training in the Los Angeles-area and competing in upcoming Premier Boxing Champions events on April 7 and April 21 hosted a media workout Thursday as they prepare to enter the ring live on SHOWTIME.
BROADWAY BOXING RETURNS TO FOXWOODS MAY 5
New York, NY – DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT’s acclaimed BROADWAY BOXING series will return to the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Saturday, May 5. Broadway Boxing is presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX, Christos Steak House and Gagliardi Insurance.