Unbeaten super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer (13-0, 9 KOs) secured a unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 80-72) victory over James Martin (7-3, 0 KOs). “There were one or two rounds where he was throwing and he had a lot of activity, but I was blocking,” said Spencer. “I only took one or two shots, and to
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News Mikey Williams/Top Rank/Getty Images Steve Geffrard overmatched against Joe Smith Jr and more in Eric Armit’s international action round up JANUARY 14 MONTERREY, MEXICO Filipino JADE BORNEA, 17-0 (11), gets his biggest win to date as he beats MOHAMMED OBBADI, 22-2 (13), in three rounds in their super-flyweight contest. Obbadi used slick foot work
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Carlos Cuadras will still fight on February 5. BoxingScene.com has learned that their super flyweight championship rematch will be the main event of DAZN’s first live boxing stream of 2022. Their 12-round fight for the WBC world 115-pound championship was supposed to be the co-feature of DAZN’s stream February 5, but
As George Kambosos Jr sits atop of the lightweight world — whether or not you truly consider him to be undisputed champion — waiting on his next assignment, WBC titleholder Devin Haney made it a point to call out Kambosos today on Twitter, believing him to be dragging his feet on making a fight between
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Hans Themistode Though Joe Smith Jr. wasn’t expecting Steve Geffrard to lay down, the fringe contender proved to be far more durable than even the WBO light heavyweight titlist was anticipating. While Geffrard boxed well early on, a determined Smith Jr. refused to lose his newly won 175 pound trinket to
Born on this day in 1942 Muhammad Ali confronted boundaries like no other. Claude Abrams paid tribute to The Greatest LIFE is a journey of self-discovery, achieved through our experiences and relationships, but most searchingly by displaying courage and being fearless. Muhammad Ali confronted boundaries almost like no other man. He fought against the odds,
In an era in which hustle culture is glamorized, there’s no shortage of people who proclaim they’re never not working. For some that may be true, although for those for whom it is, it’s likely not something they’re particularly happy about. For others, it’s a more boastful, if not disingenuous way of embracing a bootstrap
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Sean Crose Undefeated WBC lightweight titlist Devin Haney put a tweet out on Sunday that should be of considerable interest to fans. “Yo @georgekambosos,” he tweeted, “we making this fight happen or what? i’m agreeing to all you’re terms weather its the vaccine or the travel. Its starting to look like
Multiple boxing insiders are circulating the word that Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) and Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) are nearing terms for a targeted April 30 unification bout in Las Vegas that would headline on ESPN. As of now the financial terms between the fighters haven’t been completely settled but that things are trending
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is gearing up to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 this coming Saturday, but he’s continued to discuss his willingness to take part in a potential cross-sport boxing match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. For the last few weeks, both Ngannou and Fury have expressed their
Posted on 01/16/2022 By: Hans Themistode Shakur Stevenson began growing impatient as a showdown between himself and Oscar Valdez grew more and more unlikely. Immediately following his 10th round stoppage win over Jamel Herring, to relieve the former marine of his WBO 130 pound title, Stevenson swiftly turned his attention towards Valdez and his WBC
2:37 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Shakur Stevenson and Oscar Valdez are in the process of finalizing a deal for a 130-pound title unification fight on April 30 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Sources said no financial agreement has been reached for the proposed ESPN main event. After Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) scored
It looks like Chris Eubank Jr’s next scheduled fight against Liam Williams has a new home and date with the two now being scheduled to collide on February 5 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales after the local government has allowed the resumption of indoor sporting events. Both Eubank and Williams were previously slated
Opinion Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Every British boxer ranked: professional ratings from heavyweight to flyweight, division by division compiled by Andy Whittle Division-by-division, compiled by Andy Whittle *International boxer fighting out of Britain **Does not have current BBB of C licence ***Holds BUI licence HEAVYWEIGHT – Over 200lbs 1: Tyson Fury (Morecambe) 31-0-1** 2: Anthony
Feature Even elite-level boxers suffer from feelings of anxiety and self-doubt before a fight. Elliot Worsell speaks to five former world champions to find out how they were able to combat their nerves SPEND time in a boxer’s changing room on fight night and you will come away not only certain there are few environments
Keith Thurman has been stuck on the sidelines ever since suffering his first career loss to the since-retired Manny Pacquaio in July 2019. On Feb. 5, the former welterweight champion Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) will look to repair his career when he takes on Mario Barrios in a FOX Sports pay per view headlining bout