One of Matchroom’s upcoming main events is off the table, as Jake Donovan and Tris Dixon report that top super lightweight prospect Dalton Smith is out of his September 28th European title fight against Jon Fernandez. Both add that the rest of the show, which includes Rhiannon Dixon vs Terri Harper and Johnny Fisher vs
Trevor McCumby may regret labelling Caleb Plant a quitter ahead of their September 14 showdown. Plant is a former IBF super middleweight champion and has only lost twice in a 24-fight career that, in recent years, has been conducted at a level to which McCumby, 28-0 (21 KOs), is completely unaccustomed. While McCumby has only
By: Sean Crose Lightweight king Shakur Stevenson has signed up with Matchroom Boxing. “I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12 with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia,” Stevenson said in a press release. “I’ve made it clear that I want
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderAug 23, 2024, 11:38 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Keyshawn Davis and Gustavo Lemos are finalizing a deal for a
Keyshawn Davis may be just a few short months from the stiffest test of his pro career, as Mike Coppinger reports that the Tokyo silver medalist is “finalizing a deal” to meet Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos atop a November 8th ESPN show in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. Davis (11-0, 7 KO) currently sits at 2-0
Erislandy Lara is known for his boxing ability, especially for being so difficult to hit – but Danny Garcia says that’s nothing new for him. “I fight Philly fighters – as slick as it can get,” Garcia, the former lineal junior welterweight champion and welterweight titleholder, recently said to media members, according to a video
This is part two of a three-part deep dive by Ruth Raper. You can catch up on part one here. ANOTHER vital factor a boxer must have to reach the top is marketability. Marketability is what a manager and promoter will focus on when they are considering signing a boxer. Characteristics such as charisma and
In this video interview with IBF weightweight champion Jaron Ennis, he talks about the plans for his career now that he’s aligned with Matchroom, targeting big fights and making offers for unifications, as well as his career goals of going undisputed four times. Check out some of what he had to say below. Ennis on
WE live in a fortunate time for boxing at the highest level where pound for pound stars are frequent in pro boxing but none ever were quite the ‘pound for pound’ star as one Bob Fitzsimmons. With the Olympics in France now over it is important to remember professional boxing represents the pinnacle, top tier,
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SHAKUR STEVENSON is no longer a free agent. Last night the 27-year-old was announced as a Matchroom fighter after putting pen to paper on a promotional deal two months after parting ways with Top Rank. Stevenson, the current WBC World Lightweight champion, defends his title on October 12 against Joe Cordina who joined Matchroom in
In a city rich with fighting spirit, super middleweight Thomas O’Toole is aiming to become Boston’s next sports legend and maybe the city’s fifth sports team, not unlike Marvin Hagler before him. The undefeated 26-year-old Irishman, O’Toole (10-0, 7 KOs), will step into the ring this Friday night at the Boston Night Club against 39-year-old
Shakur Stevenson is a free agent no longer, as Matchroom Boxing announced today that they’ve signed the WBC lightweight champion ahead of his October 12th title defense against Joe Cordina. “I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12 with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season
By: Sean Crose “I learned a lot about life in different respects,” then heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings said to me back in late 2015. He was referring to what at the time had been his only loss – a unanimous decision defeat at the gloved hands of then heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. Had Jennings won
Rolando Romero is ready to get his career back on track following recent knockout losses to Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis. Romero (15-2, 13 KOs) will get a bounce-back opportunity on Sept. 14 when he takes on Manuel Jaimes (16-1-1, 11 KOs) on a card headlined by Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Edgar Berlanga at the
We’re heading into the tail end of 2024, which means it’s time for the traditional onslaught of loaded Japanese cards. Top Rank has announced a pair of back-to-back shows on October 13th and 14th at Ariake Arena that feature seven title fights and the latest from rising star Tenshin Nasukawa. The first evening sees Takuma
By Dan Morley The left hook is my favourite shot in boxing. Once a fighter learns how to deliver the lead hook you realise how powerful your perceived weak hand can truly be. Requiring tight delivery, whipping speed, along with a compact, well timed – yet loose swing to maximise damage – a left hook
Carson Crawford, a former Hollywood visual effects artist, is stepping into a new arena — professional boxing. At 33, Crawford, originally from Denver and now residing in Los Angeles, is known for her work on blockbuster films like Creed II and The Walking Dead. She is transitioning from behind-the-scenes magic to the ring, driven by
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