The Past Week in Action 5 February 2019
Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the…
Yigit returns on February 16 in Koblenz
Anthony Yigit (21-1-1, 7 KOs) will face Mohamed Khalladi (10-7-1, 5 KOs) in an eight round super lightweight contest on February 16 at CGM Arena in Koblenz. The Swedish southpaw…
Degale & Eubank Jr. face off on top of O2 ahead of arena blockbuster
London (5 February 2019) James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr. squared up on top of the world-famous O2 today ahead of their much-anticipated fight inside the arena on February 23.…
Mario Barros: Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion
OAKLAND, Calif. (February 4, 2019) – Undefeated super lightweight contender Mario Barrios will look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he faces Mexico’s Richard Zamora (19-2,…
Bam Bam Brandon Rios vs. Humberto Soto made official for February 23rd
Matchroom Boxing USA will promote its first show in Mexico as Brandon Rios and Humberto Soto will clash in an all-Mexican affair at the Municipal Auditorium Fausto Gutierrez Moreno in…
Alberto Machado: I’m ready to defend my title.
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 31, 2019): WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Alberto “Explosivo” Machado (21-0, 17 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico and 130-pound contender Andrew “El Chango” Cancio (19-4-2, 14…
Official Weigh-in: Ronald Ellis – 167.5 lbs vs. DeAndre Ware – 166.75 lbs
ROCHESTER – January 31, 2019 – Undefeated super middleweight prospect Ronald Ellis and once-beaten DeAndre Ware both made weight on Thursday for their 10-round super middleweight clash in the main…
Caleb Plant Honored in Hometown of Ashland City, Tennessee & Receives Key to The City
ASHLAND CITY, TN (January 31, 2019) – Hometown star and newly crowned IBF Super Middleweight Champion, Caleb “Sweethands” Plant, received a hero’s welcome back in his hometown of Ashland City,…
Abner Mares Sustains Injury; Forced To Withdraw From Match Against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis
LOS ANGELES (January 30, 2019) -Three-division, four-time champion Abner Mares has been forced to pull out of the WBA Super Featherweight title match against two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis…
Ortiz, Quiroz battle Feb. 23 for WBC Youth crown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Wednesday, Jan. 30 th, 2019) — The belt has been worn by some of the sport’s all-time greats, whether it’s pound-for-pound kings from another era or today’s rising…