
Thomas Schmidt Appointed as New CEO of World Boxing Super Series
The World Boxing Super Series, a Highlight Event and Entertainment company, appointed Thomas Schmidt as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

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The World Boxing Super Series, a Highlight Event and Entertainment company, appointed Thomas Schmidt as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Felix Cash is targeting a shot at European Middleweight Champion Matteo Signani if he makes it past Magomed Madiev when they clash for the WBC International Middleweight Title on the undercard of Daniel Jacobs vs. John Ryder at Alexandra Palace this Saturday February 12, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding New Zealand and Australia).

The International Boxing Association (IBA) called for candidates for election to positions on the IBA Board of Directors, including that of President. Prior to becoming candidates, they will undergo an unprecedented set of eligibility checks that will also determine which candidates have the right skills to help lead IBA to a brighter future.

Liverpool fan-favorite Paul Butler will aim to unseat world champion John Riel Casimero as Probellum brings its first show to Liverpool on Friday, April 22.

Bakhodir Jalolov and Hovhannes Bachkov, gold and bronze-winning Olympic medalists respectively, have been added to the card for Probellum’s first event of 2022, which takes place in Dubai next month.

The French flag will be flying on March 26 at the Casino de Montréal when Christian “Solide” Mbilli (20-0, 18 KOs) will defend his WBC Continental of the Americas belt against his fellow countryman, Nadjib Mohammedi (44-8, 27 KOs).

Two-time Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs insists that he still has plenty left to achieve in his career as he prepares to face Islington's John Ryder in an Eliminator for the WBA Super Middleweight World Title this Saturday February 12 at Alexandra Palace in London, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding New Zealand and Australia).

Hotshot heavyweight prospect Fernely Feliz Jr., moved his record to a perfect 3-0, 3 KOs in impressive fashion last Saturday night with a fourth-round KO of power-punching and undefeated Christopher Arnold of Virginia.

Probellum has announced the promotional signing of IBF flyweight world champion Sunny Edwards. Edwards (17-0, 4 knockout) boasts a proven pedigree at the highest level and captured the world title in April of last year when he defeated South Africa’s Moruti Mthalane at York Hall courtesy of a unanimous points decision.

TORONTO, ON—After 15 straight victories in his native Mexico, it’s clear that Bryan Acosta is ready to break out. A promising featherweight prospect, Acosta has made the leap out of his home country and has signed with top Canadian promotion company Lee Baxter Promotions.