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by Jack Hirsch on August 18, 2019 at 10:28 am

The safety of boxing is often called into question. Jack Hirsch identifies some steps that should be taken to make the sport safer The post The key steps we must take to improve the safety of boxing appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by BN Staff on August 17, 2019 at 2:38 pm

Darren Barker goes in-depth about a memorable triumph. 'I was struggling with my breath, thinking about my daughter and my brother,' he says The post My Night: Darren Barker scores one of the greatest feel-good victories in British boxing history appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by Matt Christie on August 17, 2019 at 8:58 am

Anthony Joshua calls that Andy Ruiz left hook a 'lucky punch' but in boxing there is no such thing as a lucky punch The post Anthony Joshua downplays Andy Ruiz Jr’s perfect punch as a ‘lucky punch’ appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by Daniel Herbert on August 17, 2019 at 7:00 am

Paying tribute to the great Cuban Jose Napoles - 'Mantequilla' - who has died at the age of 79 The post Brilliant Cuban boxer Jose Napoles passes away appeared first on Boxing News. […]

on August 18, 2019 at 6:59 am

Is Emanuel Navarrete the best 122-pounder? He'll be back in less than a month, so whom should he fight? Can Jessie Magdaleno get a title shot? Steve Kim has answers. […]

on August 18, 2019 at 5:11 am

Junior featherweight world titlist Emanuel Navarrete blew away the overmatched Francisco De Vaca in the third round to retain his belt with ease on Saturday night. […]

on August 18, 2019 at 3:57 am

Undefeated light heavyweight world titleholders Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Artur Beterbiev will meet to unify their belts in a highly significant fight on Oct. 18, promoter Top Rank announced on Saturday night. […]

on August 17, 2019 at 9:49 pm

Junior welterweight contender Amir Imam will be trained by Buddy McGirt. Imam recently settled a suit involving his former trainer Roosevelt "Stacey" McKinley. […]

by Francisco Salazar on August 18, 2019 at 10:50 am

The fight to unify one half of the light heavyweight division is officially set. Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Artur Beterbiev will put their respective world title belts on the line on Oct. 18 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. The 12-round bout will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT). […] The post Oleksandr Gvozdyk-Artur Beterbiev set for October 18 in Philadelphia appeared first on The Ring. […]

by Francisco Salazar on August 18, 2019 at 4:18 am

LOS ANGELES – Emanuel Navarrete made quick work of Francisco De Vaca, stopping the overmatched fighter in round three Saturday night. With the victory, Navarrete successfully defended his WBO junior featherweight title and improves to 28-1 (24 knockouts). Navarrete was making the second defense of the title he won on Dec. 8 by defeating Isaac […] The post Emanuel Navarrete makes quick work of overmatched Francisco De Vaca appeared first on The Ring. […]

by Francisco Salazar on August 18, 2019 at 3:36 am

LOS ANGELES – Featherweight contender Jessie Magdaleno won a technical decision over former world title challenger Rafael Rivera. With the victory, Magdaleno improves to 27-1 (18 knockouts). Tonight was Magdaleno’s second fight as a featherweight after losing the WBO junior featherweight title to Isaac Dogboe on Apr. 28 of last year. In his previous fight […] The post Bloodied Jessie Magdaleno outpoints Rafael Rivera by technical decision appeared first on The Ring. […]

by Francisco Salazar on August 18, 2019 at 2:20 am

LOS ANGELES – Junior welterweight contender Arnold Barboza, Jr. notched another victory Saturday night, stopping late-sub Ricky Sismundo after the fourth round. With the victory, Barboza improves to 22-0 (9 knockouts). Barboza, who resides in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte, scored his most impressive win to date in his previous bout on Apr. […] The post Arnold Barboza Jr. stops late sub Ricky Sismundo after 4 rounds appeared first on The Ring. […]

by Boxing News on August 18, 2019 at 4:48 pm

By Charles Brun: Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin wonders aloud whether the two devastating knockdowns Tyson Fury suffered in his fight with Deontay Wilder might have lowered his punch resistance. Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs) is facing Fury, who refers to himself as the ‘heavyweight champion of the world,’ on September 14 on ESPN+ at the T-Mobile […] Read full article: Wallin questions Fury’s punch resistance after Wilder fight @Boxing News 24 […]

by Boxing News on August 18, 2019 at 7:46 am

By Mark Eisner: It’s official that WBC light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0, 14 KOs) and IBF 175 pound champion Artur Beterbiev (14-0, 14 KOs) will be facing each other in a unification fight on October 18 on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Top Rank made the announcement on […] Read full article: Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Artur Beterbiev official for Oct.18 @Boxing News 24 […]

by Boxing News on August 18, 2019 at 5:39 am

By Barry Holbrook: In a devastating performance, WBO super bantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (28-1, 24 KOs) made easy work of fringe #10 WBO contender Francisco De Vaca (20-1, 6 KOs)  in stopping him in the third round on Saturday night on ESPN at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo Credit: Mikey […] Read full article: Boxing Results: Emanuel Navarrete defeats Francisco De Vaca @Boxing News 24 […]

by Boxing News on August 18, 2019 at 4:42 am

Emanuel Navarrete was already a champion. He is now one of the sport’s elite. Navarrete knocked out the previously unbeaten Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca in three rounds Saturday evening in front of 3,944 fans in the first-ever boxing card at Banc of California Stadium. Navarrete (28-1, 24 KOs), who upset Isaac Dogboe to win the […] Read full article: Photos / Results: Navarrete Stops De Vaca, Magdaleno Wins @Boxing News 24 […]

by James Slater on August 18, 2019 at 9:38 am

Ronnie Shields is arguably the finest U.S boxing trainer right now. Modest as can be, the former fighter from Texas has worked with a big number of greats, including: Pernell Whitaker, Vernon Forrest, Mike Tyson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, David Tua and […] Read: Exclusive: Ronnie Shields On The Great Pernell Whitaker, His Aims For Efe Ajagba @Boxing News 24/7 […]

by James Slater on August 18, 2019 at 9:31 am

Deontay Wilder is certain he concussed Tyson Fury during that quite incredible 12th-round back on December 1st, Fury being violently slammed to the canvas only to somehow get back up. The two battled to a draw yet Wilder feels he […] Read: Otto Wallin Thinks Deontay Wilder’s Punches Took Something Out Of Tyson Fury, Aims To Score Upset Win @Boxing News 24/7 […]

by Jeepers Isaac on August 18, 2019 at 6:27 am

Tyson Fury (28-0-1, 20 KOs) says his rematch with WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) has been signed for February 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury, 31, isn’t certain which venue will be staging the […] Read: Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder rematch confirmed for February 22 @Boxing News 24/7 […]

by Top Rank on August 18, 2019 at 4:21 am

Emanuel Navarrete was already a champion. He is now one of the sport’s elite. Navarrete knocked out the previously unbeaten Francisco “Panchito” De Vaca in three rounds Saturday evening in front of 3,944 fans in the first-ever boxing card at […] Read: RESULTS: Navarrete Stops De Vaca, Magdaleno scores technical decision over Rivera @Boxing News 24/7 […]

by Boxing Press on August 16, 2019 at 12:20 am

IBF Welterweight Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. and WBC Welterweight Champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter went face to face Tuesday in Los Angeles at a press conference to preview their 147-pound championship unification that headlines a Fox Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on Saturday, September 28 from Staples Center in Los Angeles. Also in attendance at Tuesday's …The post Errol Spence vs. Shawn Porter Fight Card Boxers Meet Media In LA appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by Boxing Press on August 16, 2019 at 12:07 am

Boston Boxing Promotions is excited to announce that Sully Erna, lead singer for multi-platinum hard rock band Godsmack, will take on a new role this Friday, August 16 at Scars for Scars - an evening of professional boxing to benefit The Scars Foundation. The event takes place at Nashua Community College in Nashua, NH. Doors …The post Godsmack Singer Sully Erna Turns Boxing Cornerman For Tubbs Pro Debut appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by Boxing Press on August 15, 2019 at 11:59 pm

The Finnish lightweight contender Edis Tatli (32–3) scored a unanimous decision victory over Nicaraguan Berman “La Cobra” Sanchez (29-9–3) on Saturday 10th August in Savonlinna, Finland. It was an one-sided affair with Tatli controlling the action from start to finish. This was Tatli’s first fight since his KO loss against Teofimo Lopez in April. Tatli …The post Former European Lightweight Champ Tatli Defeats Sanchez In Finland appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by Boxing Press on August 15, 2019 at 11:52 pm

An incredible night of boxing just got even more spectacular as unbeaten rising star Mario "El Azteca" Barrios will meet fellow unbeaten Batyr Akhmedov for the WBA Super Lightweight Title and rugged veteran Josesito López battles battle-hardened brawler John Molina Jr. in a 10-round welterweight attraction as part of undercard action on the FOX Sports …The post Spence vs. Porter Welterweight Title Unification Undercard Announced appeared first on Boxing News. […]

by ATBF full fight video on August 18, 2019 at 6:31 am

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2019-08-17, fight not particularly good between Jhonny Gonzalez and Ramiro Blanco: it gets two stars. The former world champion in two different weight classes Jhonny Gonzalez entered this fight with a pro boxing record of 67-11-0 (55 KOs=82%) and he is ranked as the No.23 super featherweight in the world. He lost … Continue reading 2019 BOXING fight – Jhonny Gonzalez vs Ramiro Blanco – full fight Video &rarr […]

by ATBF full fight video on August 18, 2019 at 5:11 am

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2019-08-17, we are going to comment and rate the fight Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 2 as soon as possible. The former Strikeforce Hw, former Ufc light-Hw and current Ufc Hw champion Daniel Cormier entered this fight with a professional mma record of 22-1-0 (68% finishing rate) and he is ranked as … Continue reading 2019 MMA fight – Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 2 – fight Video UFC 241 &rarr […]

by ATBF full fight video on August 18, 2019 at 4:26 am

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2019-08-17, we are going to comment and rate the fight Anthony Pettis vs Nate Diaz as soon as possible. The black belt in tae-kwon-do, Bjj and former Ufc Lw champion Anthony Pettis entered this fight with a pro mma record of 22-8-0 (82% finishing rate) and he is ranked as the No.6 … Continue reading 2019 MMA fight – Anthony Pettis vs Nate Diaz – fight Video UFC 241 &rarr […]

by ATBF full fight video on August 18, 2019 at 4:11 am

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2019-08-17, some good exchanges between Jessie Magdaleno and Rafael Rivera but it is not enough to get three stars: it gets two. The former Wbo super-Bw champion Jessie Magdaleno entered this fight with a professional record of 26-1-0 (18 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.9 featherweight in the world (currently … Continue reading 2019 BOXING fight – Jessie Magdaleno vs Rafael Rivera – fight Video &rarr […]