Mike Costello (Commentator) Anthony Joshua against Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden in 2019. One that will be talked about for many years to come. It was one of the last big nights that I did at [BBC Radio] 5 Live before moving over into television. I was presenting the programme as well as commentating,
Controversial heavyweight boxing bout between Danny Williams and Konstantin Airich, originally broadcast on 30 May 2008 from Bilbao, Spain.
With Canelo Alvarez scheduled to take on Jaime Munguia on Cinco de Mayo weekend, he talks to the media about the fight, why he’s content to never rekindle a relationship with Oscar De La Hoya, and why he continues to have no interest in a fight against David Benavidez. Canelo on previously saying he didn’t
Associated Press Apr 11, 2024, 12:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RENENS, Switzerland — Breakaway governing body World Boxing says it is holding talks with 25 to 30 prospective new member nations as it seeks to be the International Olympic Committee’s preferred partner to run boxing tournaments at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. World
Unbeaten heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) will fight Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) this Saturday, April 13, in the ten-round main event at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank) In the ten-round heavyweight co-feature, Efe Ajagba (19-1, 14 KOs) vs. Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (12-1-1, 10
Posted on 04/11/2024 By: Sean Crose “I think he’s underestimating me,” Jake Paul told Fox News’ Jesse Watters Wednesday night.” Paul was referring to the legendary Mike Tyson, of course, the former heavyweight great he’s to do battle with July 20th in Texas. Although this can be seen as the ultimate novelty fight, both Paul
Mike Coppinger, ESPNApr 11, 2024, 12:51 PM ET Gary Shaw, a prominent boxing promoter who held his final fight in 2015, has died, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said Thursday. He was 79. Shaw promoted or co-promoted 175 events during a 13-year run with his eponymous company, beginning in September 2002. The end came in June
Ryan Garcia is confident heading into his April 20 fight with Devin Haney. Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) believes that a win over Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) in Brooklyn, New York, will make him the face of boxing. It might not be that simple, but he envisions that as part of the path. Garcia had a
After beating down Tommy McCarthy in January, Team GB’s Cheavon Clarke was all set for another step up in class against British cruiserweight champ Isaac Chamberlain. Unfortunately for Clarke, Chamberlain pulled what I’ve termed “The Shalom Maneuver” and vacated his title just hours before the purse bid, allegedly to chase the European belt instead. As
By Phil Rogers On Saturday night rising prospect Abdullah Mason steps out for his 13th professional bout against Ronal Ron on the undercard of Top Rank’s heavyweight doubleheader in Corpus Christi, Texas. The unbeaten lightweight has thus far looked scintillating in the pro ranks, with 12 wins and 10 stoppages on his record and a
Now the real work begins for Raven Chapman. Having become mandatory challenger for Skye Nicolson’s WBC Featherweight title Chapman is now within touching distance of realising her ambition. But first the 30-year-old must continue her recovery from injury before she returns to the ring this summer. In this interview Chapman speaks to Boxing News about
Steve Maylett believes that his latest crop of fighters are ready to start collecting titles. The Manchester-based trainer guided his friend, Terry Flanagan, all the way from the very bottom of the sport to the WBO lightweight title and since Flanagan decided to call time on his career, Maylett has quietly built a tight, talented
WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza and former titlist Robeisy Ramirez won’t be running it back after “El Divino’s” massive upset, or at least not yet. ESPN’s Salvador Sanchez brings word that Espinoza will meet no. 2 Sergio Chirino Sanchez in Vegas on the 21st or 22nd of June. The 29-year-old Sanchez (22-1, 13 KO), unbeaten
THE notion of being ‘ringside’, particularly at a big stadium fight, can be a falsehood. Doctors, judges, trainers, timekeepers and inspectors are generally the only ones who can really claim to be immediately beside the ring – with the lead broadcasters’ commentary team generally close enough too. However, the Boxing News reporter is usually in
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Heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr., the U.S. Olympic silver medalist who has knocked out every opponent he has faced, will try to extend his streak of fallen foes when he meets fellow unbeaten Brandon Moore on May 18 at Pechanga Arena San Diego. The eight-round televised opener will be part of a loaded bill headlined
Posted on 04/10/2024 By: Sean Crose “Wow – What a signing!” says Matchroom honcho Eddie Hearn now that IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed with his promotional outlet. “I’ve watched this young man for many years, and I always believed he would become a pound-for-pound great, and I have no doubt he is already
After nearly a year stuck in career limbo, IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed a “multi-fight promotional deal” ahead of a planned summer return. “I’m excited for this partnership with Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and DAZN,” said Ennis. “I can’t wait to continue making my mark and becoming undisputed World champion. I’ve been out