Jesus Ramos is prepared to make a run as a junior middleweight contender. BoxingScene.com has learned that a deal is in place for a crossroads bout between Ramos and the resurgent Vladimir Hernandez. The pivotal matchup is tentatively set to take place February 5 on a Fox platform live from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Hans Themistode Stephen Fulton is sick and tired of not getting the respect he believes he truly deserves. The 27-year-old Philadelphia native registered his best stretch yet as a professional. In the first month of 2021, Fulton dethroned former WBO super bantamweight champion, Angelo Leo. Ten months later, Fulton would add
7:53 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN We kick off 2022 waiting and wishing for the marquee fights — the ones that can make boxing the focal point of the sports world, if only for a day, and the kind of fights that were in short supply in 2021. The anticipated undisputed heavyweight championship bout between Tyson
Frank Martin showcases all his skills and proves why he is one of the most talented lightweight prospects in the division in his KO of Romero Duno. #MartinDuno #FrankMartin #RomeroDuno Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
Probellum has announced the promotional signing of British boxer, Will Cawley. Having only turned professional in 2021, the Oldham-born bantamweight (1-0) becomes the latest addition to Probellum’s fast-growing roster. “I’m delighted to take this next step in my career with Probellum,” said Cawley. “This is a really exciting time and I firmly believe that under
And so this stupid saga comes to an end. The WBA’s latest attempt to pit “world” champion Trevor Bryan against “champion in recess” Mahmoud Charr has predictably flamed out, prompting the sanctioning body to strip Charr while Bryan faces Jonathan Guidry on Don King’s January 29th Makabu-Mchunu 2 show. The interesting part here is the
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Hans Themistode Isaac Cruz couldn’t help but laugh. The highly ranked 135-pound contender was given virtually no chance heading into his showdown against Gervonta Davis on December 5th, late last year. Despite going undefeated in his previous 18 trips to the ring, the Mexican native was widely expected to become another
Opinion Ethan Miller/Getty Images Our wishlist for fights for 2022 1. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence JnrThis fight has headed lists like this for years and needs to happen before it is too late. Crawford and Spence are not just the two best welterweights in the world but two of the best pound-for-pound on the
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has signaled its continued commitment to sporting integrity in 2022 and beyond, by renewing its partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA) for three years. The agreement includes IBA outsourcing all anti-doping activities to the ITA, including testing, intelligence gathering, test distribution planning, education and Therapeutic Use Exemption handling, as
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Sean Crose Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez appeared to have arrived at the end of his career. After losing controversially to the incredibly talented Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in March of 2017, the legendary Nicaraguan four division champion found himself knocked out in the rematch less than six months later. Yet Chocolatito eventually came
Well, that didn’t take long. Less than a day after revealing that the IBF had sent out letters ordering a heavyweight final eliminator between Luis Ortiz and Filip Hrgovic, the Sauerlands report that “King Kong” has turned down the opportunity. IBF #3 Joseph Parker now gets the call and “has until Friday” to decide whether
Filip Hrgovic has once again reached familiar ground. Efforts to stage a final title eliminator for the unbeaten Croatian will proceed to the next available ranked contender to determine the mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title. As previously reported by BoxingScene.com, an invitation was submitted by the sanctioning body to Hrgovic and Luis Ortiz,
Posted on 01/04/2022 By: Hans Themistode From the moment Errol Spence Jr. wrapped welterweight gold around his waist in 2017, he was tabbed by most as the division’s best fighter. Those sentiments were only enhanced following the Dallas native’s split decision win over Shawn Porter in 2019 to nab his second world title. In addition
In a fight that had 5 knockdowns with a crazy finish, Viktor Faust defeats Iago Kiladze by TKO. #FaustKiladze #ViktorFaust #IagoKiladze Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
Luis Ortiz had to climb off the deck twice this past weekend before he was able to put Charles Martin away, and fresh off of that win promoter Kalle Sauerland is already looking to set up a bout against his man, Filip Hrgovic, telling Sky Sports that he’s just waiting for the IBF to start
Undefeated middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle is back in the US and preparing for a big 2022. A perfect 14-0 as a pro, Coyle trains under Florida Boxing Hall of Famer Jim McLaughlin in St. Petersburg but was in his native Northern Ireland the last two years due to Covid restrictions. Although he trained and
Posted on 01/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode If the opportunity presented itself, just about any and everyone would jump at the chance to face Canelo Alvarez. With the Mexican native tabbed as the boxing’s number one attraction, both in terms of skills and box office appeal, fighters have continually urged the pound-for-pound stalwart to face them
10:26 PM ET The middleweight fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Williams as well as the latest middleweight title defense for Claressa Shields are on the move again. Shields tweeted Monday her fight against Ema Kozin will now take place on Feb. 5, a week after when it was supposed to occur on Jan.