TYSON FURY UN-RETIRES, SAYS “SHOW ME THE MONEY!”
Tyson Fury has said he will “100 per cent” return to the ring, but stressed “big pockets” are required for a potential unification bout against Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk.
SOUTH AFRICA’S ZOLANI TETE FACES JASON CUNNINGHAM ON JULY 2
A quality 122-pound showdown headlines Queensberry’s return to OVO Arena when Jason Cunningham takes on former two-division champ Zolani Tete on July 2, on a card that will also feature the return of heavyweight contender Joe Joyce and more. Yorkshire’s Cunningham (31-6, 7 KO) has won seven straight since a 1-3 skid, including a…
KEVIN LERENA TO FACE MARIUSZ WACH ON SEPTEMBER 17
South African heavyweight Kevin Lerena will take a major step forward to a heavyweight world title shot when he squares up to the experienced Mariusz Wach in Johannesburg in September.
JERMELL CHARLO ORDERED TO DEFEND WBO STRAP AGAINST TIM TSZYU
Jermell Charlo anticipated a swarm of mandatory title defenses to come into play the moment he was crowned undisputed champion. The first one is officially on the clock. Houston’s Charlo has been ordered to next defend his undisputed junior middleweight championship versus WBO mandatory challenger Tim Tszyu. Both fighters and their respective camps…
JOSH TAYLOR VS. JACK CATTERALL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
Josh Taylor is set for the first fight in his home country in more than three years. The undisputed junior welterweight champion puts all four major titles and the lineal crown on the line versus WBO mandatory challenger Jack Catterall. Both boxers made weight for their scheduled 12-round championship contest, which airs live on…
AFRICA BOXING BIG LOSERS AT AIBA WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Africa’s lackluster performance in the ongoing AIBA World Boxing Championships continues with dim prospects of featuring in the finals next Saturday, November 6.
OSCAR VALDEZ CLEARED TO FIGHT DESPITE FAILED DRUG TESTS
Oscar Valdez has been cleared to fight. BoxingScene.com has learned that Mexico’s Valdez was approved to move forward with his scheduled September 10 clash with Brazil’s Robson Conceicao (16-0, 8 KOs), which will air live on ESPN+ from AVA Amphitheater at Casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. The bout was previously in jeopardy due…
BENAVIDEZ TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID, AUG. 28 BOUT POSTPONED
David Benavidez tested positive for COVID-19, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, postponing his Aug. 28 fight with Jose Uzcategui in Phoenix that was set to headline Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Showtime.
VIDEO: JERMELL CHARLO, BRIAN CASTAÑO FIGHT TO DRAW IN EPIC BATTLE
In an epic battle between two of boxing’s elite, WBA, WBC and IBF Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBO counterpart Brian Castaño battled to a 12-round split decision draw in the main event of action live on SHOWTIME from AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Both…
SAKARIA LUKAS STOPS MARCO ANTONIO MACIAS IN TWO
Featherweight contender Sakaria Lukas of Namibia stopped journeyman Marco Antonio Macias in round 2 Friday night in Cancun, Mexico.