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Could a huge all-British dust-up for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World Cruiserweight Title be on the cards next year? After his recent win over Dilan Prasovic, the first name on Londoner Isaac Chamberlain’s lips was newly-crowned IBO ruler, Jack Massey – telling him ‘let’s get it on’!
Probellum has announced the signing of highly-rated amateur Ben Rees ahead of his plans to turn professional. The Birtley fighter has had a glittering amateur career, with his accolades including five national titles, and a European bronze medal.
September 4, 2010. On a glorious night inside the sold-out Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, then-WBA World Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm stepped inside the ring for the first time as his own promoter. In a flawless performance, Germany’s only five-time world champion outfought and outclassed hard-hitting contender Giovanni Lorenzo over twelve rounds. Sitting at ringside, among the 20.000 fans in attendance, was 13-years old Ajdin Reiz, by his own admission Sturm’s “biggest fan“ at the time.
Welterweight prospect and New Jersey-native Vito Mielnicki Jr. previewed his Christmas Day showdown against Nicholas DeLomba during a press conference Thursday before they meet on Saturday, December 25 headlining FOX PBC Fight Night action and on FOX Deportes from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
This past Friday at Thompson Boxing’s “Path to Glory” event, rising super bantamweight contender, Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (18-1, 10 KOs), scored a third-round knockout against Jose "Hollywood" Estrella (23-17-1, 16 KOs). The event took place at the Doubletree hotel in Ontario, CA.
MTK Fight Night will kick off 2022 with two title fights when they return to York Hall in London on February 11. The bill will be broadcast in the USA on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV, as undefeated Danny Dignum puts his WBO European middleweight title on the line against Grant Dennis, while Irish star Gary Cully defends his WBO European lightweight title against Artjoms Ramlavs.
Boxing manager Tim VanNewhouse has signed Haitian Olympian Darrelle Valsaint, The 19-year-old super welterweight was born in Orlando, Fla. and represented Haiti at the 2020 Olympics, making it to the middleweight quarterfinals before dropping a decision to the eventual bronze medalist Gleb Bakshi. Valsaint turned pro in November of 2020 and has a record of (2-0, 1 KO). His next fight is being planned for February of 2022.
Australian amateur star Skye Nicolson has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make her highly anticipated professional debut at Featherweight in 2022.
Rising super lightweight contenders Richardson Hitchins and Malik Hawkins previewed their 10-round showdown before they step into the ring in the FS1 PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, December 18 from The Armory in Minneapolis.
Boxing brothers Adam ‘The Assassin’ and Hassan ‘The Hitman’ Azim have been added to the sold-out BOXXER: Khan vs. Brook card on Saturday 19th February at the AO Arena Manchester, live on Sky Box Office.