Posted on 12/18/2021 By: Hans Themistode There was a steely look of determination etched onto the face of Marcus Browne. The 31-year-old light heavyweight contender knew good and well that he was a massive underdog heading into his showdown against unified titlist Artur Beterbiev but he refused to believe the betting public. However, as their
8:01 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN PEMBROKE PINES, Florida — Frank Gore’s storied NFL career has been one of perseverance. After tearing the ACL in his left knee twice during his career at the University of Miami, he was taken off many draft boards and fell to the third round. Despite the medical red flag, Gore’s
News Group Yvon Michel Fearsome light-heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev maintains his 100% knockout ratio DESPITE a bad cut scored along his forehead that bled heavily, fearsome light-heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev bludgeoned Marcus Browne to defeat inside nine rounds at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday night. Early on American southpaw Browne caught
Artur Beterbiev retained his WBC and IBF light heavyweight titles in Montreal, knocking out Marcus Browne in a Montreal main event that saw both fighters bloodied, but only one truly battered. Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KO) and Browne (24-2, 16 KO) both lost a good amount of blood starting in round four, as an accidental clash
Artur Beterbiev did what Badou Jack couldn’t accomplish against Marcus Browne. Beterbiev fought through a gruesome gash on his forehead to knock out the game, skillful Browne in the ninth round of their light heavyweight title fight Friday night at Bell Centre in Montreal. The Russian knockout artist’s face was a bloody mess after an
Posted on 12/17/2021 For the second consecutive time this year, Christopher Brooker (16-9, 6 KOs) has suffered defeat well before the sound of the final bell. The 30-year-old fringe contender was dominated by Steve Rolls (21-1, 12 KOs) at Bell Centre in Montreal. After pounding his man for much of their contest, Rolls ended things
11:41 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley both made weight Friday morning for their boxing rematch. Paul hit the mark at 191.4 pounds, and Woodley was 189.6 pounds. The bout is contracted for a 192-pound weight limit and eight rounds. Paul and Woodley will fight in their rematch Saturday night in
Boxers • Issue • Premium Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Joe Laws boxes at the Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday night. He did the 60 Second Interview When and why you started boxing:I watched my brother, Jason, box his first fight. It was proper childhood beef and they fought their hearts out. I watched a full arena
Issue • Premium • Preview Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing It won’t change the heavyweight landscape, but Dereck Chisora and Joseph Parker can be counted on to go to war writes John Dennen IF a crossroads fight propels the winner onwards and upwards in their career and sends the loser backwards, what is Joseph Parker versus Derek
Frank Warren, the promoter for EBU welterweight champion David Avanesyan, says his boxer is ready and willing to fight undefeated contender Conor Benn. Benn’s level of competition has been climbing in 2021 – with wins against Samuel Vargas, Adrian Granados, and last weekend’s destructive knockout of former world champion Chris Algieri. After the fight, Benn
Israil Madrimov won his WBA junior middleweight eliminator over Michel Soro today in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, but there’s a lot more to the story than that. In a compelling fight where both Madrimov (8-0, 6 KO) and Soro (35-3-1, 24 KO) had success, but Madrimov seemed to be getting the better of things through eight rounds
Posted on 12/17/2021 By: Hans Themistode After being forced to fight off the back foot and deal with relentless pressure from Dereck Chisora for much of their first contest, Joseph Parker has packed on the pounds. With the pair set to square off for a second consecutive time at the Manchester Arena in the United
8:05 AM ET TYRON WOODLEY HAD just gone on his lunch break. It was Dec. 1, and the former UFC welterweight champion was on a set in Atlanta, working on a television show. Woodley was about to raid the snack table in catering — there was a cookie with his name on it — when
Philadelphia’s James Martin (7-2) scored a majority decision victory over previously unbeaten prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. (8-1, 5 KOs) after their eight round welterweight duel. Martin established his high-paced offense early, throwing multiple jabs to get inside on the counter-punching Mielnicki. In round two, Martin turned counter puncher and landed a left hook that bloodied
Canelo gave us his thoughts on some of the greatest male and female sports stars with Steve Bunce. He gave his thoughts on Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi and many more. Watch Canelo v Plant on November 6, live on BT Sport Box Office. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on
Opinion Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing The Opening Bell podcast quizzes on the Sheeraz-Skeete controversy, reflects on Conor Benn’s latest display and looks forward to this weekend’s action ROBERT SMITH of the British Boxing Board of Control is on hand to answer the questions of Alex Steedman and Matt Christie regarding the recent actions of referee Steve
Pick It: TBRB World Champion Artur Beterbiev vs. #5 Marcus Browne (Friday, ESPN+, 8:00 PM EST) - 36-year old light heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KO) makes only his second appearance since a career best win for the lineal crown over Oleksandr Gvozdyk. With a little different draw, this might be a rematch of 2012
Posted on 12/16/2021 By: Hans Themistode photo credit: WILL HART David Benavidez has admitted to his mistakes and vowed to never commit them again. After watching both of his super middleweight title reigns come to an end due to external circumstances, Benavidez believes he’s learned his lesson. Shortly after winning the WBC 168 pound title