Boxing News

NEW YORK (April 13, 2016) - WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs), of Capitol Heights, Md., and Irish contender Patrick Hyland (31-1, 15 KOs), of Dublin, faced off at the final press

By Jeff Aranow: IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) says there are only two big money fights out there for him once he beats 40-year-old Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs) in their

The WBC ordered a series of fights in the super welterweight division during its annual convention in Kunming, China. We are extremely disappointed by the non-compliance of several boxers who had committed

Card to feature 3 junior middleweight title bouts

BROOKYLN (April 13, 2016) - Undefeated rising welterweight star Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. and former world champion Chris Algieri went face-to-face Wednesday to kick-off fight week activities with the

LAS VEGAS (April 13, 2016) - The 154-pound division will take center stage on Saturday, May 21 in a stacked tripleheader featuring three world title fights in the same division. Five of the division's

By Maxwell Baer: When boxing fans talk about what they want to see, I believe it's safe to say the most common phrase uttered is "I just want to see the best fight the best". Around the world, boxing

Tyson Fury's long-awaited rematch with Ukrainian boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko was confirmed today to take place at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 9th July. The mega-fight will be broadcast exclusively

Saunders injured, withdraws from title defense

SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 13, 2016) - Unbeaten super lightweight contender, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, April 16 from Barclays Center

By Patrick McHugh: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (23-0, 12 KOs) has suffered a hand injury in training for his April 30 title defense against #11 WBO Max Bursak at the Copper Box Arena in

By Patrick McHugh: Undefeated heavyweight prospect Hughie Fury (19-0, 10 KOs) will be taking a step up in class to face 36-year-old journeyman Fred Kassi (18-4-1, 10 KOs) in a 10 round fight at the end

Notes: Dawson, Beterbiev ready for ring returns

By Matt Plumridge: Amir "King" Khan 31-3-0 (19 early) has spoken of his strong belief that he will shock the world against Saul Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 early) in their eagerly anticipated Cinco De Mayo

By Babatis Banda: It is clear that boxing is in trouble with torch bearers, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stepping aside. It seems these two names may not leave the lips of those that venerate the

A hand injury has forced WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders to withdraw from his maiden title defence against Max Bursak at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday 30 April. However, undefeated

Tickets for Liam Smith's long-awaited Liverpool Echo Arena homecoming are now on sale. The Merseyside man makes a hero's return to his hometown to make the second defence of his WBO World Super-Welterweight

By Todd Creel - Last Saturday, April 9th 2016, "Young General" Ian Green made a successful return to the ring in the Jeter Promotions card "Bulldog Brawl." Green suffered a disappointing

By Chris Williams: Showtime Sports vice president Stephen Espinoza believes that a rematch between Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is possible if the boxing fans want the fight. Espinoza

By Dan Ambrose: Chepo Reynoso, the trainer for WBC middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, isn't too worried about the muscles Amir "King" Khan is putting on in training camp as he gets

Andrade, Nelson set for title elimination bout

By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum now seems to be coming to terms with the Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley III fight not bringing in big numbers on HBO pay-per-view last Saturday night. Arum