Jaime Munguia returns to the ring tonight in his Top Rank debut, facing Erik Bazinyan in a 12-round super middleweight main event. Live coverage will begin at 10:30 pm ET, when the main card portion of the show kicks off. Prelims begin at 6 pm ET on ESPN+, with the main card airing on both
Junior welterweight Mike Kimbel made a successful transition from mixed martial arts to professional boxing under the guidance of former light heavyweight titleholder Chad Dawson. On Sept. 7 at Foxwoods Resort, Kimbel (7-0, 5 KOs) delivered a first-round knockout against Anthony Mora (4-3-1, 3 KOs). However, that victory is only part of his journey. Kimbel,
By: Sean Crose The answer to the question: “Can Daniel Dubois defeat Anthony Joshua?” is pretty simple – yes, he most certainly can. In the sport of boxing, anyone can beat anyone on a given night. Yet a more narrow question: “What are Dubois’ chances of actually defeating Joshua?” is far more interesting. When Dubois
Just a couple of days away from his next world title opportunity, Anthony Joshua takes some time to talk to boxing media about his preparation for this fight and answers a question on how he deals with all manners of criticism as a high profile athlete. Here’s some of what Joshua had to say below.
Glendale, Ariz. – Jaime Munguia has many choices hovering over him following Friday night’s final bell, but before he gets there, he has to make all the right moves from the first bell on to defeat an aggressive opponent in Erik Bazinyan. “There’s a lot of things – God willing – that are coming my
James Regan Sep 19, 2024, 03:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Anthony Joshua has vowed to “break down” Daniel Dubois with his spirit on Saturday when they fight for the heavyweight world championship in London. Wembley is expected to host 96,000 fans in what would be a post-war record for a boxing event in the
After withdrawing from their previous date due to a last-minute weight cut disaster, Janibek Alimkhanuly is once again set to battle IBF mandatory Andrei Mikhailovich on October 4th in Sydney, Australia. No Limit Boxing narrowly outbid Top Rank for control of the fight earlier this month, but it doesn’t appear that there are any hard
BY THE end of Friday night at the 3Arena in Dublin we will know more about how good Callum Walsh is. The Irishman has blazed a trail in his first 11 fights gaining popularity in America where he is now based. Hitting the dozen fight mark will feel different for the 23-year-old, however, because Walsh
Anthony Joshua’s adult life, as he’s gone from petty criminal to amateur standout to Olympic gold medalist to professional king to ex-champ, and now to rejuvenated contender, says plenty about the levels of determination and dedication that lies within. Throughout the transitions, which thus far span 15 years, the man from Watford, England, has secured
SHOULD Joshua Buatsi defeat Willy Hutchinson this weekend a world title shot may not be next. The 31-year-old Londoner would, however, like to remain active in a career that has been affected by inactivity. That could potentially mean another all-British clash which is more a main event than an undercard fight. Buatsi vs. Hutchinson lands
Timothy Bradley Jr.Sep 19, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Close Timothy Bradley Jr. is an ESPN’s boxing analyst, a two-division, five-time world champion and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Open Extended Reactions Activity in boxing is key. Competition keeps the fighters ready, furthers their stamina and sharpens their skills as they put
JOSH KELLY is confident switch-hitter Ishmael Davis will adopt the fighting style of the man he replaced. As part of a six-fight Riyadh Season card at Wembley Stadium Kelly faces Davis in a 12-round super-welterweight contest. Former 154lbs world champion Liam Smith had been in place to face Kelly until the Liverpudlian withdrew last week
With Anthony Joshua on the verge of his next world title opportunity, taking on Daniel Dubois on Saturday, he speaks to DAZN about being mentally prepared for this opportunity and putting himself in the right frame of mind to go into battle. Check out some excerpts of what Joshua had to say below. On fighting
The International Boxing Federation is inserting itself into the business of titleholders like none of its three peers this year, stripping heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk days after he became the first undisputed champion in a generation, and then taking away the belt of none other than Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. More than two decades after a
Nick ParkinsonSep 17, 2024, 05:59 AM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Open Extended Reactions If you’re not an avid follower of boxing, you might not know that Daniel Dubois, who fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday, is actually a reigning world heavyweight champion. Dubois
Chris Eubank Jr is currently scheduled to return to the ring next month when he faces Kamil Szeremeta in Riyadh, and he talks to Sky Sports about his thoughts on the fight as well as being excited for what he believes will be his career-defining stretch over the next year. Check out some of what
PHOENIX – Jaime Munguia repeated his objection to Canelo Alvarez’s assertion that he carried him – this time without any ambiguity. Asked Tuesday during an appearance at a Phoenix gym just days before his super-middleweight fight Friday against Canadian Erik Bazinyan at Desert Diamond Arena in nearby Glendale, Munguia told Boxing Scene through an interpreter,
By: Sean Crose “Dear Friends,” heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk wrote on social media Tuesday. “A misunderstanding took place. It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia.” Usyk
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