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Filip Hrgovic stuns Moses Itauma to win heavyweight belt

In a simply staggering fight, Filip Hrgovic was crowned the new IBF heavyweight champion after winning the vacant title against Moses Itauma.

Chantelle Cameron upsets Mikaela Mayer; Caroline Dubois marches on

Chantelle Cameron added the WBC and WBA junior middleweight belts to the WBO title she already owned when she unanimously outpointed Mikaela Mayer over 10 exciting rounds in Birmingham, England.

Sam Noakes cruises past Denys Berinchyk; easy work for Nelson Hysa

LONDON – Sam Noakes was too busy and too industrious for former champion Denys Berinchyk, whom he outscored over 10 largely one-sided rounds.

Guido Vianello snatches lucky draw before Constantin Ursu trumps bloody Ben Vaughan

Not even a draw could wipe the smile of Moses Jolly’s face even though it seemed he’d done enough to defeat Italian heavyweight contender Guido Vianello.

Nelson Hysa in agreement with Filip Hrgovic regarding journey of Moses Itauma

Heavyweight contender Nelson Hysa agrees with Filip Hrgovic, that Moses Itauma’s boxing path has been easier because he lives in England

Luka Plantic ready to change everything against Lester Martinez

Luka Plantic has waited for an opportunity to announce himself to the world since turning professional in 2018.

‘Luka Plantic must knock out Lester Martinez,’ says trainer Joel Diaz

Luka Plantic’s trainer, Joel Diaz, believes there is only one way his man walks away with the WBC interim super-middleweight title this Saturday.

ProBox TV's Garry Jonas and the impending moment of truth

As an entrepreneur, as a contrarian, and as a boxing fan, Garry Jonas assessed the sport and decided to put his stamp on it.

"I want the stoppage:" Lester Martinez, with Canelo in his sights, aiming high

Lester Martinez made weight at 167.2lbs Friday for his ProBoxTV Saturday night WBC interim super-middleweight title defense versus Luka Plantic (167lbs) at USC’s Galen Center.

Lester Martinez's human side shines through in homeland mini-doc

A bank-sponsor’s video might seem an unlikely source of emotion-packed storytelling, but it certainly provoked raw, authentic reactions from the power-punching WBC interim super-middleweight champion Lester Martinez

Temperatures rise as Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron weigh in

After a respectful build-up between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron, the invitation to go nose-to-nose, as it often can, resulted in temperatures rising somewhat at Friday’s weigh in

Sam Noakes: 'If you'd offered me 100-grand to take one more punch, I'd have refused'

Sam Noakes reflects on the firefight with Abdullah Mason and ahead to this weekend's clash with Denys Berinchyk

Guido Vianello pinpoints two heavyweights who gave him tougher sparring than Moses Itauma

Guido Vianello reflects on sparring 17-year-old Moses Itauma but one heavyweight in particular was 'very dangerous'

Dmitri Bivol, Callum Smith strike deal for December 12 title fight in Russia

The promoters for three-belt light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and his WBO No. 1 contender Callum Smith have struck a deal for a December 12 mandatory bout in Russia.

O’Shaquie Foster Inks Multi-Year Extension with Top Rank

Top Rank has announced they’ve signed a multi-year promotional extension with two-time and current WBC junior lightweight world champion O’Shaquie Foster.

Lester Martinez's rise a powerful team effort

Guatemala’s Lester Martinez has been surrounded by a devoted team, which helps explain why the relentless power puncher stands as the WBC’s unbeaten interim super-middleweight champion.

How to watch/stream Lester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic, Najee Lopez vs. Juan Carrillo

All you need to know about the ProBox Lester Martinez vs. Luka Plantic and Najee Lopez vs. Juan Carrillo card that is coming up on Saturday and the new ProBox TV subscription model

October 17 set for Sebastian Fundora and Brandon Figueroa double-header

Sebastian Fundora will defend his WBC junior middleweight title against mandatory challenger, Ermal Hadribeaj, on a PBC show on October 10 that will also feature Brandon Figueroa risking his WBA featherweight strap against Tomoki Kameda.

Floyd Schofield-Lucas Bahdi, Oscar Collazo-Ricardo Sandoval to Chicago on October 10

Golden Boy Promotions will attempt to send a second fighter to a lightweight title within two months on October 10 when unbeaten Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield meets Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA belt in Chicago

Nelson Hysa targets Agit Kabayel over domestic battle with Kristian Prenga

Heavyweight contender Nelson Hysa is hoping to land a bout with WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel

Unimpressed Filip Hrgovic and the tree-kissing rituals of Moses Itauma

Perennial heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic has been outspoken about the different roads trodden by both him and Moses Itauma ahead of their fight on Saturday

Frank Warren: 'I've only heard Moses Itauma swear once - and that was at me'

Promoter Frank Warren details the journey he and Moses Itauma have been on together as Filip Hrgovic test looms

No change, no deal: The wait continues for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury

With no response from his signed addendum nearly a week after he sent it off to Saudi Arabia boxing financier Turki Alalshikh, Anthony Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn is sticking to his guns for the super-fight against fellow two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Bryant Jennings on Brandon Moore: 'He doesn’t work hard and he drinks and smokes'

Bryant Jennings and Brnadon Moore of Lakeland, Florida, will meet in the 10-round main event of Salita Promotions’ “Big Time Boxing” event this Saturday, August 29, at Fox Theatre in Detroit and live on Wynn Records Network (7 pm ET).

Yuriorkis Gamboa makes bare-knuckle debut this Saturday in Miami

This Saturday, August 29, Olympic gold medalist and four-time, three-division world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa will become the latest high-profile boxer to try his luck without gloves, as he makes his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Yesner Talavera in the main event of the BKB 58 event at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

Shannon Briggs, 54, claims he's in negotiations with Tommy Fury

Shannon Briggs, 54, has claimed he’s in negotiations to take on Tommy Fury, 27.

Frank Warren on Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury: Make your mind up or move on!

As the long running saga over the proposed date and venue of the bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appears to rumble on, promoter Frank Warren has said: “Everyone’s got to make their mind up. Otherwise, move on.”

Ramon Cardenas: How I dropped Naoya Inoue, and why I want more

It’s a forever badge that Ramon Cardenas carries: He once knocked down the generational great and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue. As rare as the feat is, Cardenas wants more than that – be it another shot at Inoue, a 122lbs belt, just something beyond the defining snapshot. The quest continues Saturday night on the main card of ProBoxTV’s show at USC’s Galen Center here as WBC/WBA No. 2-ranked Cardenas, 27-2 (15 KOs), meets Colombia’s Leonardo Carrillo, 20-1-1 (9 KOs).

Juan Carrillo's time has come, even if it's against Najee Lopez

Juan Carrillo is an unbeaten power puncher just like his Saturday night ProBoxTV co-main event opponent Najee Lopez, but at 33, the Colombian has far less room to fall short.

Moses Itauma objects to 'golden child' label ahead of Filip Hrgovic test

While the early part of Moses Itauma’s preparation for Filip Hrgovic took place in Marbella, he has subsequently locked in on becoming Britain’s youngest heavyweight champion at home

Mikaela Mayer spells out which opponents will follow Chantelle Cameron

There is no animosity between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron this weekend; their Birmingham clash sells itself.

Anthony Joshua should never have left Robert McCracken, says Carl Froch

Carl Froch does not believe the current training team of Anthony Joshua is doing him any favors and the heavyweight should have stayed with coach Robert McCracken

Chantelle Cameron, oozing confidence, downplays the threat of Mikaela Mayer

For many, the impending showdown between Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer is a 50/50 fight

Tyson Fury training in Miami for Anthony Joshua - the fight will happen, says Frank Warren

Frank Warren is confident that the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua showdown will go ahead despite the recent disagreement between Sela and Matchroom Boxing regarding Joshua’s contract

Alycia Baumgardner, edging closer to Caroline Dubois, challenges Elif Nur Turhan in November

Alycia Baumgardner will step up to lightweight on November 8 when she challenges IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas

Constantin Ursu eyes domination with 'enough power to drop an elephant'

Moldova-born Plymouth resident Constantin Ursu defends his British title in London this weekend having enjoyed more than four weeks of his camp in Pattaya, Thailand

Message-minded: Jonny Mansour managing creative career path

David Benavidez targets Jai Opetaia for Cinco de Mayo after expected December return home

Joe Joyce vows to return but can't remember the end to his most recent fight

Heavyweight Joe Joyce is to continue boxing at the age of 40 despite losing five of his last six bouts

Moses Itauma-Filip Hrgovic undercard boosted by battle of unbeaten and untested heavyweights

Nelson Hysa, only two places below Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight rankings if one trusts the WBA, has been added to the Moses Itauma-Filip Hrgovic event on August 29

Claressa Shields aiming for 11 more fights with Lauren Price and Mikaela Mayer in mind

Claressa Shields is targeting showdowns with Lauren Price, Mikaela Mayer, and later retiring from the sport with a perfect 30-0 record

Eddie Hearn: 'There have been breaches in Anthony Joshua's contract for Tyson Fury fight'

Eddie Hearn has accused TKO of leaking emails in order to push a narrative regarding Matchroom’s demands for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury to take place in the US

As Rolly Romero bemoans the loss, Teofimo Lopez maps out what comes next

Rolly Romero insists the loss was down to 'political reasons' while Teofimo Lopez targets complete dominance at 147lbs

Teofimo Lopez rallies from defeat and crisis, takes belt from Rolly Romero

Yoenli Hernandez weathers his stiffest test yet from Francisco Daniel Veron

In the face of a game challenge by Argentina’s Francisco Daniel Veron, 17-2-1, Hernandez, 11-0, earned a majority decision victory by scores of 95-95 (Steve Weisfeld), 98-92 (David Sutherland) and 99-91 (Eric Cheek) to retain his lofty position.

Israel Mercado deprived by judges against Carlos Utria

Unbeaten Carlos Utria opened the pay-per-view portion of Saturday night’s Rolly Romero-Teofimo Lopez card with a jeered split-decision victory over Israel Mercado.

George Liddard stops Dario Morello to claim European middleweight title

George Liddard claimed the vacant European middleweight title while stopping Dario Morello after eight one-sided rounds at the Copper Box Arena in London..

DAZN's Britton Hardin: 'You'll see the value in your investment'

Timing is everything for Britton Hardin, a former aspiring pro boxer whose ascent as DAZN’s North America head of boxing leaves him positioned something far beyond winning a world title

Zolani Tete, 38, shot dead in a 'hail of bullets' outside his home

Zolani Tete was shot dead on Friday in his hometown of Mdanstane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The former junior bantam and bantamweight beltholder was 38 years old

Mayelli Flores treated for broken jaw after controversial fight with Melissa Mortensen

Former world champion Mayelli Flores reportedly suffered a broken jaw in her women’s slugfest with Melissa Mortensen and is currently receiving treatment from Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California.