Posted on 02/03/2022 By: Sean Crose “It is the love, the love for my city,” said former heavyweight titlist Wladimir Klitschko on Wednesday, “my home, my family, my neighbors, my daughter that has brought me here today, that I took this initiative and am now taking part in this territorial defense.” Kltischko, a citizen of
Month: February 2022
11:06 AM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Chris Eubank Jr. hopes beating Liam Williams on Saturday will set up a dream fight against Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at English Premier League team
During the final press conference for this weekend’s welterweight fight between Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios, Thurman shares his thoughts on his return after a long hiatus and his plans to regain another world title — despite already considering himself a champion. Check out what he had to say below. “This is what I do
Claressa Shields is looking forward to the Amanda Serrano-Katie Taylor fight, just like every other fan of women’s boxing. The three-division champion is on her own collision course with rival Savannah Marshall, assuming she defeats Ema Kozin in their middleweight title fight February 5 in Cardiff, Wales. Shields also has April 30, the date on
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Hans Themistode Like most, Eddy Reynoso has marveled at the physical specimen that is Anthony Joshua. The former unified heavyweight champion stands at a towering 6’6” and possesses the sort of hulking 240 pound frame that resembles Greek Gods. Despite his impressive physique, however, Joshua has found himself on the losing
Just over a month after rival Claressa Shields squares off with Ema Kozin, Savannah Marshall will return to action against former “T-Rex” foe Femke Hermans atop a March 12th BOXXER card in Newcastle. Hermans (12-3, 5 KO), who’s 3-0 since a unanimous decision loss to Shields and a narrow majority decision loss to unified super
According to numerous reports, former unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army in Kiev on Wednesday. He told reporters that his love for his country compelled him to defend it against a potential invasion by Russia. For weeks there have been worldwide reports regarding a possible military attack – after Russia assembled
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Sean Crose “I love fast cars and I love to compete,” Floyd Mayweather recently told the Associated Press. “I know NASCAR will not be easy, but anything easy isn’t worth doing to me.” Sure enough the boxing legend is setting out into the world of NASCAR. “This move into auto racing
7:56 AM ET WBO middleweight titleholder Savannah Marshall is putting her belt on the line March 12 against Femke Hermans in Newcastle, England. It will be the third defense of the title for Marshall, 30, who last fought Oct. 16, 2021, against Lolita Muzeya, knocking her out in the second round. The fight between Marshall
Buy #ThurmanBarrios NOW on FOX Sports PPV: https://pbcham.ps/ThurmanBarrios-5 Watch live as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios host their final press conference ahead of their welterweight matchup on Saturday, February 5th, live on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. #PressConference Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
We may not have to wait long to see two of the top three welterweights on the planet trade hands. The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins reports that WBC/IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBA “super” champion Yordenis Ugas are “tentatively scheduled” to meet this coming April at Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. Ugas (27-4, 12
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to make history in an epic battle for Taylor’s undisputed Lightweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday April 30, live worldwide on DAZN. (photos by Ed Mulholland) Years in the making, the biggest fight ever in women’s boxing between the pound-for-pound #1 and #2
Posted on 01/31/2022 By: Sean Crose The boxing world was shocked last spring when lightweight Felix Verdejo was charged with the absolutely brutal murder of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz and her unborn child in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez’ family had told authorities that she had planned to meet Verdejo to tell him she was pregnant with their
How did a 28-year-old find himself at the center of the boxing world promoting the likes of Claressa Shields, Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook and Josh Taylor in a single month? Ben Shalom’s young career as a boxing promoter has traveled a long way in a short amount of time. Shalom seized an opportunity when
Jake Paul has been a key factor in getting a fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano signed and sealed for April 30 at Madison Square Garden, as Serrano is signed with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. He was a guest on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and talked about getting that deal over the
New year. New calendar. New hopes and dreams for 2022. And in keeping with this season of renewal, my aim this week is to rattle off a list of the things I most want to see – or those that I most intend to do – by the time the year ends in 334 days.
Posted on 02/01/2022 By: Hans Themistode Although Canelo Alvarez has enjoyed his recent time off, the Mexican superstar is closing in on making a selection for his next ring appearance. As first reported by Mike Coppinger of ESPN, Alvarez is reviewing several offers. First, the pound-for-pound star was reportedly offered a one-fight deal by PBC’s
The undercard for Katie Taylor’s historic April 30th clash with Amanda Serrano is starting to come together, as Matchroom has announced a second undisputed title fight between super middleweight champions Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Elin Cederroos. Crews-Dezurn (7-1, 2 KO) and Cederroos (12-3, 5 KO) were supposed to meet on a Triller card last year, but