This wasn’t the type of impactful victory Bektemir Melikuziev had hoped to produce to start off 2021. If nothing else, the light heavyweight from Uzbekistan at least was able to get in the ring Saturday night just two weeks after he was supposed to f...
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Bektemir Melikuziev may have missed an opportunity to fight Sergey Kovalev, but he is not about to waste any time proving why he could be the future at 168 pounds. Melikuziev will face Morgan Fitch tonight at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indi...
Joseph Diaz Jr. was congratulated by the emcee of Friday’s weigh-in for making weight for his 130-pound title defense against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov on Saturday night. The problem, of course, is that Diaz didn’t even come close to meeting his contract...
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Another sample given, another failed drug test for Sergey Kovalev. BoxingScene.com has learned that the former three-time light heavyweight world titlist has tested positive again for synthetic testosterone, failing a second random Voluntary Anti-Dop...
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Two exciting in-house battles between some of Golden Boy’s best talent will head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on the undercard of Diaz vs. Rakhimov as Ronny Rios (32-3, 16 KOs) and Oscar “El Jaguar” Negrete (19-2-2, 7 KOs) face o...
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As Sergey Kovalev attempts to clear his name, Bektemir Melikuziev is now left without a fight. The planned crossroads showdown between the two is longer in the works, with the entire Jan. 30 show now canceled as confirmed by Golden Boy Promotions on...
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Bernard Hopkins was waiting for the next name to be mentioned after the team for Bektemir Melikuziev came to him with the first one on the list. The ambitious handlers behind the unbeaten Melikuziev insisted on former three-time light heavyweight tit...
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For as much concern expressed over facing Sergey Kovalev this early into his career, fight night can’t come soon enough for Bektemir Melikuziev. Apparently, it’s the only way he can convince the masses of the crossroads bout arriving right on time. “...
Former three-time light heavyweight world titleholder Sergey Kovalev has tested for positive synthetic testosterone, meaning his fight with up-and-comer Bektemir “Bek Bully” Melikuziev likely will be canceled.
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Bektemir Melikuziev was prepared to hit the road for his biggest pro fight to date. That opportunity will now take place down the block. A major location change has come of the upcoming crossroads clash between Melikuziev and former three-time light...
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs), the former light heavyweight champion the world and one of the most dangerous punchers in recent years, will return against fast-rising knockout artist and Olympic Silver medalist Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev...
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In the epitome of a crossroads fight, former three-time light heavyweight world titleholder Sergey Kovalev and up-and-comer Bektemir “Bek Bully” Melikuziev will meet on Jan. 30 in the main event of a DAZN card at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow, sources...
Jaime Munguia is set for the next step in his middleweight journey. The unbeaten former 154-pound titlist continues his quest for a second divisional crown, as he faces Bahama’s Tureano Johnson. Both boxers made weight for their 12-round bout, which...
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Golden Boy is delighted to present two highly competitive matchups featuring some of its best in-house talent on the stacked undercard of Munguia vs. Johnson. In the co-main event, Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis (22-0, 14 KOs) will face Alexis “Lex” Rocha (1...
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