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Newly crowned WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith has the ability to secure an immediate world title shot in the heavyweight division. Pursuant to the rules of the World Boxing Organization, if a reigning world champion moves up in weight he automatically becomes the mandatory challenger in the new weight class.
Michael Zerafa has continued to take swipes at his Australian rival, unbeaten WBO interim-junior middleweight star Tim Tszyu. Zerafa, who has no issue with playing a heel role in Australia, was scheduled to face Tszyu in 2021 but withdrew from the contest.
Recinto Ferial Metepec in Metepec, Mexico - Former world champion Luis Nery (35-1, 27 KOs) crushed former world title challenger Froilan Saludar (33-7-1, 23 KOs) in two rounds. Nery scored three knockdowns in the second round to close the show on Saludar.
Ennis vs. Villa will see undefeated rising star Jaron "Boots" Ennis defend his Interim IBF Welterweight Title against all-action contender Roiman Villa headlining action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, July 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Caroline Dubois feels ready for the biggest names out there, and she wants a crack at interim-WBO lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer. Dubois recently took part in her seventh professional fight when she defeated highly ranked Yanina Lescano.
Former two division world champion Timothy Bradley is not giving Jermell Charlo much of a chance to overcome Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Michael Zerafa has lashed out at his Australian rival, undefeated junior middleweight star Tim Tszyu. Tszyu, the WBO's mandatory challenger, had been waiting for some time to face undisputed world champion Jermell Charlo.
Cintermex, Monterrey - Super middleweight contender Diego Pacheco (19-0, 16 KOs) broke down and stopped Manuel Gallegos (19-2-1, 16 KOs) in the fourth round.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, believes the heavyweight landscape is finally picking back up in 2023.
Veteran trainer Virgil Hunter, best known for his work with former two division champion Andre Ward, gave his take on the upcoming welterweight unification between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford.