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French super middleweight Christian Mbili (22-0) meets American Vaughn Alexander (17-6-1) in a scheduled ten-rounder on December 17 at the XXL Arena in Nantes (France). Mbili is ranked # 2 by the WBC. Welterweight Souleymane Cissokho (15-0) is in against South African Thulani Mbenge (19-1) in the co-feature and it will be with a title

Last Friday, Sunny Edwards reminded everyone why he’s one of the best flyweights on the planet by seeing off his dangerous mandatory challenger Felix Alvarado. And Edwards is already lining up the next big challenge of his reign as world champion – Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. Edwards, who was walked to the ring by UK grime

Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort – After more than 300 days away from the ring, Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada made her triumphant ring return, defending her WBA minimumweight world title with a one-sided decision over Argentina’s Jazmin Gala Villarino. All three judges had the bout a shutout, 100-90, and Estrada outlanded her foe,

Cleveland, Ohio – In a junior welterweight clash, Steve Spark (16-2, 14 KOs) defeated Montana Love (18-1-1, 9 KOs) by way of a six round disqualification. At the start, Love was using his speed and quick reflexes to present a lot of issues for Spark. In the second, Spark landed a series of hard shots

Jose Benavidez Sr., father and trainer of two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez, does not believe that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will ever fight his son. The WBC recently ordered a final eliminator between Benavidez and Caleb Plant – with the winner securing a mandatory crack at Canelo, who holds the undisputed crown at 168. “To

Fernando Vargas was barely 21 years old when he became a world champion by stopping Luis Ramon “Yori Boy” Campas in just his 15th professional fight. The youngest son of the former IBF junior middleweight champion possesses comparable ambition. Emiliano Vargas (1-0, 1 KO), a highly touted lightweight who will make his Top Rank debut

The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as Michel Rivera vs. Frank Martin, Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, William Zepeda, Dmitry Bivol, and more. Hi Bread,   Congrats on Plant and J-Rock making successful returns after defeats. We talk a lot about winning in boxing but not so much losing

Video by Ryan Burton – Seniesa Estrada Interview – At the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, middleweight boogeyman Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBO world title against British champion Denzel Bentley (17-1-1, 14 KOs). This is the first title defense for Janibek, who was elevated from interim champion

At the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, middleweight boogeyman Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBO world title against British champion Denzel Bentley (17-1-1, 14 KOs). This is the first title defense for Janibek, who was elevated from interim champion after Demetrius Andrade elected to move up in weight. The

Though brilliant, Dmitry Bivol’s career appeared to be floundering. With little to no options against the rest of the light heavyweight division’s elite, an inquisitive look was etched upon his face as Canelo Alvarez audaciously made the decision to face him. While perplexed initially, the Russian native happily accepted his offer. Ultimately, the two would

Pick It: TBRB #1 Sunny Edwards vs. #10 Felix Alvarado (Friday, FITE, 12:30 PM EST) This free card on FITE TV puts two of the world’s best flyweights in the spotlight. 26-year old IBF titlist Sunny Edwards (18-0, 4 KO) made the most of a title chance versus Moruti Mthalane, upsetting the veteran with an

Light heavyweight contender Callum Johnson announced on social media that he’s deciding to end his pro career. The 37-year-old has been out of the ring since October of 2021, when he picked up a ten round majority decision win over Server Emurlaev. Johnson (20-1, 14 KOs) is best known for his four round scrap with

Steve Spark had a chance to fight on Matchroom Boxing’s first ever show in his Australia homeland. He instead settled for a role as ringside commentator on that October 15 evening in Brisbane. A far more significant opportunity awaited the Queensland-bred knockout artist, who traveled to the other side of the world for a fight

Good fights aren’t always big fights.  The reverse is true as well. While some may lament the lack of the latter through the end of the year, particularly as regards a certain welterweight clash that ain’t happening, boxing has plenty of good fights to keep fans invested and excited through the end of the year. 

David Benavidez’s promoter prodded WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman until he got the definitive answer he sought Wednesday at the sanctioning organization’s convention in Acapulco, Mexico. Sulaiman ultimately confirmed to Sampson Lewkowicz, whose company promotes Benavidez, that the winner of the upcoming battle between Benavidez and Caleb Plant will be named the mandatory challenger for Canelo

Andy Ruiz Jr. has felt the euphoric feeling of being on top of the boxing world but he’s also endured the lowest of lows. In December of 2016, Ruiz sulked as a chance to become heavyweight champion slipped through his fingers against Joseph Parker. But after recording three consecutive victories, the Mexican star was given

After a decorated career in karate and an equally impressive run as an amateur boxer, Marie-Eve Dicaire informed her team that she intended to turn pro. She didn’t exactly get a rousing response. “My team told me, ‘We cannot tell you no, but it’s gonna be hard,’” Dicaire recalled with a chuckle. “But actually, it

Julio Cesar Martinez and McWilliams Arroyo continue to find ways to not meet in the ring. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the oft-postponed WBC flyweight title consolidation bout takes another hit. An undisclosed injury has forced Puerto Rico’s Arroyo to withdraw from their scheduled December 3 rematch to have aired on DAZN from the Desert Diamond