Promoter Bob Arum recognizes that promoting a boxing show at the newfangled Sphere will take a lot more effort than required for the typical garden-variety venue. The Sphere in Las Vegas, the latest glitzy project from billionaire Knicks owner James Dolan, is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking entertainment venues in the world, particularly as it relates to the ...
Subriel Matias has signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and Fresh Productions. Matias (20-1 20 KOs) landed the vacant IBF Super-Lightweight title last February, forcing Jeremias Ponce to retire after five rounds of their clash in Minnesota, and successfully defended his title against mandatory challenger Shohjahon Ergashev in November, forcing another retirement, this time after six rounds ...
Canelo Alvarez didn’t announce his next opponent Tuesday, but he indirectly ruled out one of his much-discussed options. The Mexican superstar stated during an interview with TV Azteca, with which he announced the renewal of their broadcast partnership in his home country, that he will return to the ring May 4 in Las Vegas. The date and city for Alvarez’s ...
It’s not the first time and it won’t be the last. Boxing is chock full of tales of fighters who did enough to win the world championship only for the judges to leave them behind as a footnote. To these eyes, using superior defense, ring generalship, and according to CompuBox a narrow edge in punches thrown and landed, Jamaine Ortiz ...
At least one rival promoter wasn’t especially impressed with Conor Benn’s brief tour of the United States. England’s Benn beat two unknown opponents over a 4½-month span to remain active while the status of his British boxing license remains unsettled. It was a necessary detour for Benn from fighting in his home country, but Tom Brown wondered during an interview ...
Normally, an unbeaten heavyweight prospect with knockout power and the gift of the gab would be locked up in golden handcuffs. Fabio Wardley (17-0, 16 KO’s) finds himself in a unique situation. The unbeaten 29-year-old from Ipswich is the reigning British and Commonwealth champion and also holds a WBO regional strap but the title which is currently allowing him to ...
Eye of the Tiger has strengthened its ranks by acquiring two world-class recruits, super lightweight Arthur Biyarslanov (13-0, 11 KOs), as well as Imam Khataev’s brother, Shamil Khataev (12-0, 3 KOs). “With a remarkable amateur career and a flawless professional journey, Shamil Khataev and Arthur Biyarslanov both embody the excellence we aim for. Just like EOTTM, they are two hard ...
The amount of chastisement that’s been thrown in the direction of George Kambosos Jr., from his point of view, is a bit unfair. He doesn’t need anyone to remind him of what transpired when he fought Devin Haney. Simply put, it wasn’t his proudest moment as he lost virtually every second of every round in back-to-back meetings. Still, take the ...
This past Saturday on CBN Promotions’ “Super Brawl Saturday” card, undefeated super featherweight prospect, Austin Brooks (12-0, 5 KOs), captured the WBA Continental title with a dramatic 7th round knockout over Jose Manuel Izaguirre (7-1, 3 KOs). In the 8-round co-main event, lightweight Tayden Beltran (8-0-1, 4 KOs), remained undefeated as he was victorious against Willmark Canonico (12-4-2, 10 KOs). ...
Middleweight contender Michael Zerafa is a few weeks away from his mandatory fight with WBA world champion Erislandy Lara. Their fight takes place on March 30 in Las Vegas – as part of the card that features Zerafa’s Australian rival, WBO 154-pound champion Tim Tszyu, who faces Keith Thurman in the main event. For the upcoming fight, Zerafa will be ...