WBO ORDERS TERENCE CRAWFORD TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST SHAWN PORTER
The WBO has ordered a welterweight title bout between their champion, Terence Crawford and number-one contender and two-time champion Shawn Porter.
ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. OLEKSANDR USYK SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25 IN LONDON
Oleksandr Usyk says that he expects to be the only one standing at the end of his world heavyweight title fight against Anthony Joshua, which has finally been confirmed for September 25. “The path will be mastered by the walking one,” said Usyk in the official announcement for the fight, clearly hinting that Joshua…
GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX VS. JOHN RIEL CASIMERO CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES
Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBO Bantamweight World Champion John Riel Casimero previewed their upcoming championship showdown during a virtual press conference on Wednesday before they step into the ring on Saturday, August 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
MICHAEL COFFIE: TRAINING CAMP NOTES
Unbeaten rising heavyweight Michael Coffie will look to continue his ascent up the heavyweight rankings when he takes on former title challenger Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington on Saturday, July 31 in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
SOMALIA TO SEND ITS FIRST FEMALE BOXER TO THE OLYMPICS: RAMLA ALI
Somalia has sent two athletes to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, including the country’s first non-runner – female boxer Ramla Ali.
JERMELL CHARLO, BRIAN CASTANO BOTH WANT REMATCH
Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano both asserted after their 12-round split draw Saturday night that they want a rematch.
JOHN FURY: MY SON MAY END WILDER’S CAREER!
Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, is giving a firm warning that Deontay Wilder’s career may come to an end in the upcoming trilogy fight.
NICK OKOTH, CHRISTINE ONGARE SET TO SHINE AT TOKYO OLYMPICS FOR KENYA
2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight gold medalist Nick Okoth and Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medalist Christine Ongare are confident of winning medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
FULL LIST OF OLYMPIC BOXERS
76 nations will be represented in the ring in Japan. After a year’s delay, the Olympic Games in Tokyo are finally set to begin as hundreds of boxers begin their quest to earn medals representing their countries in Japan.
MANAGER, TRAINER CONFIDENT DEONTAY WILDER WILL KNOCK TYSON FURY OUT
Shelly Finkel, co-manager of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, is very confident that his boxer will secure a knockout victory over Tyson Fury.